Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Brothers Reunited
The guests aren’t upset about not winning against the show’s team; instead, they swagger back to their own homes right in front of them.
After putting down his luggage, Gu Peihai immediately goes to check if the vegetables have sprouted, while Tuanzi goes to see the chicks and ducklings.
The chicks and ducklings are as lively and adorable as always; it’s evident they’ve been eating well recently.
Tuanzi is reassured and nods with satisfaction.
Standing up, she clasps her hands behind her back and looks up at the osmanthus tree.
[Ancient Martial System: What are you thinking about?]
[Miaomiao: Thinking of picking all the osmanthus flowers, drying them, and taking them away]
[Ancient Martial System: ...]
[Miaomiao: Aren’t there any rewards recently?]
[Ancient Martial System: Once the reputation value reaches 500,000, you get a reward for every additional 500,000. Your reputation value is currently 850,000]
Tuanzi suddenly deflates, looking dejected.
Her steps are heavy, giving the impression of a weighted walk.
The little girl with innocent puppy eyes seems downcast, her slightly chubby silhouette appearing forlorn and pitiful.
Anyone who sees this would feel heartache.
[Ancient Martial System: Do you really want a reward that much? Is there anything particular you want as a reward?]
[Miaomiao: There’s nothing particular I want; I’m just really looking forward to receiving a reward]
Tuanzi rubs her little cheeks.
[Miaomiao: It’s like receiving a surprise gift]
[Ancient Martial System: Then wait. Once you pass the provincial and national exams of the Martial Arts Association and receive recognition from professionals, your reputation value will definitely increase significantly]
Tuanzi nods her little head vigorously and quickly regains her vigor, as if the earlier dejection was merely the system’s illusion.
The thoughts of children are truly hard to predict, thinks the system.
Tuanzi cheerfully runs to find Gu Peihai, only to see him squatting with his back to the door.
"Brother Pei Hai?"
She calls out cautiously.
"Could it be not?"
Seeing Gu Peihai not turning around, she clutches her chest, her little face scrunched up, "Could they not have sprouted? Or are the seeds all dead?"
The Film Emperor finally turns around, his eyes reddened, moved to the point of almost crying.
"Most of them have sprouted, woohoo!"
Tuanzi: "!"
With a ’whoosh’, Tuanzi arrives by his side, bends down to see, and indeed, most of the vegetable seeds have sprouted tender shoots.
"It’s amazing," Tuanzi says, surprised as she gazes at the shoots, "They were just tiny round seeds before."
She begins to imagine, "Soon, they’ll grow tall."
Gu Peihai continues, "Once they’re tall enough, and the weather is suitable, we can transplant them."
Tuanzi: "Our vegetable garden will soon be full of vegetables."
Gu Peihai: "I’ll become a master gardener."
The siblings stare at the newly emerged sprouts and start envisioning the future.
[Hahaha, they’re already imagining so much just from sprouting. If the sprouts all die one day, won’t there be tears?]
[I’d rather see Film Emperor Gu cry; it would be quite delightful]
[Speaking of, where are their guests?]
[The guests from other teams have arrived]
[Seriously, Wei Chuan even brought a guitar. He’s here to work, not perform.]
[But Lin Ci said she wanted to hear her cousin sing, so he brought it]
[This is Miaomiao’s group’s live broadcast; let’s not discuss irrelevant topics]
The siblings squat in the corner.
Just then, they hear voices outside the house.
They exchange a glance.
"Brother Wangchao!"
Tuanzi excitedly jumps up and ’whoosh’ runs out the door.
Gu Peihai also stands up, walking briskly towards the outside. But at the doorway, he hesitates.
This time, his brother agreed to join the show, likely more than half due to Tuanzi’s influence. Who knows, he might still give him the cold shoulder.
The last time the brothers saw each other was during the New Year, and it’s been over half a year since then!
[Why isn’t the Film Emperor moving?]
[His expression management is too good; can’t decipher anything]
[Is he perhaps unwelcome to his brother?]
[I didn’t expect Gu Wangchao to come. Does this debunk the rumors about their strained relationship?]
[Hehe, if their relationship was good, would Gu Peihai really just stand there and not greet him?]
Tuanzi excitedly runs to the yard and sees a young man standing outside. He’s wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with a blue and white checkered one over it and straight legs tucked into light blue jeans.
She slowly moves over.
Gu Wangchao, while talking to the staff, seems to sense something and turns around.
He sees a round-faced, big-eyed little girl staring directly at him.
Her cheeks are plump, looking soft and tender, fair and pristine, with a tiny nose and mouth, making her eyes appear particularly large and dark.
The little girl tentatively nudges over, seeming like she wants to greet but is a bit shy.
"Miaomiao."
Gu Wangchao slightly curls his lips, "You’re even cuter than in the photos."
Tuanzi: (*^▽^*)
Tuanzi immediately beams with her eyebrows in a crescent.
She’s already noticed that this cousin resembles her second aunt. His features are exquisite, his appearance can be described as stunning, he’s slender but not frail, and the hand carrying a small luggage bag is long and strong, with distinct veins.
He’s a cool and aloof beauty, unlike her handsome and suave older cousin in looks and style.
She opens the yard gate.
"Brother Wangchao, come in quickly."
Once inside, she chatters away, "Last week, we worked for Mr. Zhao and exchanged for a bamboo bed and a bamboo chair. The bamboo bed is already set up in your room."
She acts like an enthusiastic little host.
The two of them walk to the door of the house and see Gu Peihai leaning against the door trying to strike a pose.
Tuanzi blinks.
"Brother Pei Hai, does your back hurt? Why are you twisting like that?"
Gu Peihai: "..."
"Chao, you’ve arrived." He feigns calm.
He can joke with Gu Cheng and Gu Che, but in front of his own brother, he seems a little awkward.
"Put down your luggage, and then we can work."
Gu Wangchao: "..."
The young singer places his luggage in the still quite empty room.
Turning around, he sees Gu Peihai holding a quilt and his little sister holding a pillow.
"Ahem, I’ll make the bed for you."
Gu Peihai: "I’m very practiced."
Tuanzi gives him a sidelong glance, thinking he’s lying and shameless.
Gu Wangchao doesn’t move and stands to the side, watching Gu Peihai fumble as he turns the quilt into a weird shape.
"How odd, it wasn’t like this last time."
Gu Peihai: "Did they change the style?"
[Is this a big brother trying to show off in front of his younger brother?]
[Obviously, Gu Film Emperor seems a bit cautious in front of his younger brother, quite unusual]
[Right, the Film Emperor’s achievements in the industry are far ahead of his younger brother, logically his attitude should be a bit higher]
[I keep saying, the relationship isn’t good. If it truly were, how could they be so formal with each other?]
Seeing Gu Peihai sweat in anxiety, Gu Wangchao sighs silently.
He grabs a corner of the quilt and says helplessly, "Brother, I’ll handle it myself."
Gu Peihai: "!"
The Film Emperor swiftly turns his head and, looking at his brother’s calm face, finds his expression somewhat uncontrollable.
Realizing they’re in front of the camera, he regains his professional demeanor.
"Ahem," he coughs lightly and steps aside, "Today’s performance is off; you handle it yourself."
Tuanzi, hugging the comfy pillow, hears this and gives him a disdainful look.
Such a liar, the older cousin really loves saving face!