Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Dumbstruck Like a Dog
The finale of "Leisurely Country Life" has arrived in the blink of an eye.
The popularity hit an all-time high once again.
Many artists who couldn’t participate in the final episode were gnashing their teeth in envy.
If only they could participate in the final episode, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers would be a breeze.
Director Wang: "Today’s task is for everyone to go orchard picking. It’s a heavy task, so I hope everyone gives their best."
The guests responded in twos and threes.
Tuanzi, excitedly, followed the three brothers, hopping all the way.
"Miaomiao, why are you so happy?"
Su Chaomu called the other two little pals and walked side by side with Tuanzi.
After six episodes, everyone had become good friends.
Su Chaomu was a bit sullen, "I thought on the last day, Uncle Director would let us eat and drink to our hearts’ content, play with the villagers, and never work again!"
Tuanzi squinted and smiled, "Hehehe~"
Seeing her expression, everyone guessed there was more to it.
"Do you know something?" Su Chaomu asked curiously.
Tuanzi spread her palm, "Soon, each of you will have to give Miaomiao an apple, and then she’ll tell you."
Liu Bai snorted, "Ten apples are no problem."
Wu Yu lazily said, "Eating ten in one go isn’t good for health."
Liu Bai glared at him, "Just giving her ten, not letting her eat them all at once. Is she stupid enough to eat ten at once?"
Wu Yu opened his mouth, seemingly surprised by the long string of words Liu Bai said. After thinking, he closed his mouth.
The little boy waiting to retort was puzzled, "Aren’t you going to argue back?"
Wu Yu shook his head.
Liu Bai: "..." It felt like punching a cotton pillow, so frustrating!
Tuanzi watched their interaction silently and said, "Is this the silent treatment being more powerful?"
Su Chaomu scratched his head, "Eh? Is that idiom used like this?"
He patted Tuanzi on the shoulder with one hand, "We’re all good buddies now, hurry up and tell us!"
"No way, Miaomiao is a girl," Tuanzi retorted, "We’re good gal pals!"
Su Chaomu thought for a moment, "Makes sense, then we’re good gal pals."
Tuanzi mischievously told them, Director Wang letting them help in the orchard was just an excuse to get them out of the way.
"Hahaha, all the children in the village are Miaomiao’s insiders."
Because Director Wang was following along, Tuanzi simply laughed at him, "Everyone already told Miaomiao, the whole village is preparing a big lunch. Every household will make a specialty dish and bring out their homemade snacks and fruit wine."
Director Wang’s face turned dark.
Tuanzi laughed again, "Moreover, the show crew will be giving us gifts along with the villagers. Miaomiao knows what the gifts are..."
"Miaomiao!" Director Wang couldn’t help but shout.
The little girl innocently smiled, "Why so loud? If you want Miaomiao to keep quiet, let’s play a game together."
Director Wang had a bad feeling.
Tuanzi enthusiastically suggested to the crew, "Let’s have a fruit-picking competition. Every time you watch us work, you’re envious, right?"
Staff: "..." Not envious at all!
Tuanzi smiled cheekily, "Or are you afraid of losing to us, so you don’t dare to compete?"
Su Chaomu laughed heartily, "Uncle Director, you’re so cowardly, even more than my dad when he meets my angry mom!"
Su Hanjiang: "..." Brat!
Liu Bai pursed his lips, "Grown-ups are worse than kids."
Wu Yu: "Mm."
Liu Bai jumped up, "At least say a little more!"
Wu Yu: "Mm-mm."
Liu Bai: "..."
The little ones managed to drag the crew, including Director Wang, into their challenge with their reverse psychology.
They divided into the guest group and the crew group and competed to see who could pick the heaviest apples in two hours.
If the guests won, the crew had to promote Xishui Village by keeping a post pinned for a month. Meanwhile, Director Wang would have to personally barbecue during lunch, leaving the eating to the guests.
If the crew won, each guest must promote Xishui Village by keeping a post pinned for a week. During lunch, the guests would be responsible for barbecuing, while the crew ate.
Though, even if they won, the regular guests had planned to help promote Xishui Village, being grateful for the care over six episodes. Yet winning against the crew itself was satisfying.
Over the years, too many variety shows loved making fun of the guests.
Even in such a warm rural parent-child show, Director Wang actually tried some tricks, but were resolved by the guests.
The four little ones were full of fighting spirit.
Tuanzi: "We have 12 adults, 4 kids, so you can use 14 adults, fair enough?"
Su Chaomu chimed in, "One adult counts as two kids, no problem, right?"
Director Wang’s fighting spirit was ignited.
Without a doubt, Gu Miaomiao was quite formidable, but Wu Yu was too lazy, and the two remaining boys couldn’t win against adults, making it quite fair overall.
"All right, let’s do this."
However, when the competition began, he realized his judgment was wrong.
First of all, Gu Miaomiao wasn’t just formidable; she was incredibly formidable, the kind that could rival three.
Having experience from previous apple-picking, Tuanzi was fast, leaving a blur behind.
Director Wang had just started when he saw a basket of apples mysteriously piling up, more and more.
And the assumed lazy Wu Yu was picking apples seriously, unexpectedly faster than some of the newbies.
Additionally, Su Chaomu and Liu Bai had strong competitive desires. Fueled by their competitiveness, they were particularly effective.
Director Wang: "..."
[Director Wang: Dumbfounded]
[Why does it feel like things are heating up?]
[The kids are all so serious. If the adults slack off, it would be embarrassing.]
[I’ve actually found someone slacking off, check out Wu Ti’s live broadcast room.]
The previous scenes were playing in the main live room, and upon getting a tip, everyone switched to Wu Ti’s live room and found the camera focusing on Liang Qiyun and a male actor from the same company.
The male actor was diligently learning from Wu Ti, but Liang Qiyun complained about the poor quality gloves, the tree being too tall, and feared she might fall.
[Ah, this]
[With the time she wastes complaining, Miaomiao could fill a basket.]
[Honestly, she’s too delicate.]
[But Yunyun hasn’t done this kind of hard work, it’s normal to be delicate at first.]
[Yes, I remember she has a rich friend; playing with rich kids means she’s probably from a well-off family, pampered at home.]
[I don’t really care about her social circle, I just want to point out, if she keeps complaining and something happens, won’t she blame the crew?]
[Please no, we’ve finally reached the finale safely, don’t cause any trouble.]
[What’s meant by causing trouble? If she really falls, it means the crew didn’t take adequate safety measures.]
[Some people’s fans are so annoying, I’m leaving to watch other guests.]
What others fear often happens.
Many of the fruit trees were controlled to be of lower heights and had been thinned for easier picking. However, there were still some taller trees in the orchard, requiring a ladder for picking.
Liang Qiyun, a newbie, insisted on using a ladder, and while continually complaining on it, just put a foot wrong this time, toppling forward.