Lin Fan's face was expressionless as he stared at the dirt pit in front of him. When others started shoveling, he also picked up his shovel and casually threw a couple of spades of dirt.
Wu Lei was so nervous his heart was about to leap out of his chest.
He held his head in a very strange posture, half lowered and half raised, mechanically throwing dirt onto the stone tablet with each movement.
Fortunately, the现场 only required a perfunctory act.
As the cameraman turned his lens, Tang Ming was the first to straighten up, followed by Tian Mengyao.
Lin Fan also breathed a sigh of relief, finally having managed to get through it.
Finally, it was Wu Lei's turn.
After discussing with Fan Qian, the television station's staff shot some more scenic views of Luofeng Mountain to keep as backup.
Lin Fan watched them bustle around as if nothing had happened, finding it quite amusing.
Another half an hour passed before they started their journey back to the village.
At noon, the village committee was supposed to provide a meal.
But the problem was, there were no restaurants around Luofeng Village, and even Tian Mengyao had to cook her own meals, let alone host guests and leaders.
Fortunately, Tang Ming and Fan Qian had anticipated this and had no intention of staying for lunch.
They exchanged a few polite words and then departed.
"I'm going home."
Lin Fan stretched.
"This suit is great everywhere, except the waist is a bit tight, it's constricting."
Lin Fan grumbled casually.
"Let me see."
Tian Mengyao came closer. "That can't be right. Did you gain weight during Chinese New Year?"
She circled Lin Fan, examining him and occasionally tugging at his clothes.
Seeing this, Wu Lei wisely said, "Secretary Tian, if there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."
"Mm, Uncle Wu, take care on your way."
After Tian Mengyao spoke, Wu Lei left.
"Stop touching, I'm going back too."
Lin Fan originally wanted to pull away her hand, but when he held her delicate small hand, his heart stirred, and he was reluctant to let go.
"What are you doing?"
Tian Mengyao shyly lowered her head.
"Thank you for preparing clothes for me."
Lin Fan thanked her sincerely.
"You know to thank me now?"
Tian Mengyao felt a little wronged.
Since coming to the impoverished Luofeng Village, her already modest savings had been diminishing day by day.
She had truly splurged on this Armani suit!
"Of course, I do. I know you're good to me."
Lin Fan couldn't help but raise his hand and lift her chin.
"You're annoying!"
Tian Mengyao's pretty face turned red.
"It's noon, do you want to come back with me for something to eat?"
Lin Fan patted his stomach and suggested.
"No."
Tian Mengyao took a step back.
She now regarded Xia Xue as Lin Fan's elder, like a parent.
In her opinion, they weren't at the stage where they would go home to meet the parents yet.
"You go back by yourself. I'm going to get something to eat. I'm starving."
Tian Mengyao gave Lin Fan a charming glance and then ran to her dorm.
Lin Fan shook his head and smiled, finding this little girl increasingly likable.
Her usual proud demeanor seemed to have gradually disappeared.
What remained was only innocence and cuteness.
...
Evening.
Song Yue's house was like a festival. A large pile of delicacies was laid out on the dining table in the living room.
Xia Xue and Song Yue stared intently at the television screen, watching the advertisement being broadcast on Yunqing Television.
"There are still a few minutes before the news starts, and besides, the matter of our village will definitely be aired later. What are you two rushing for?"
Lin Fan said helplessly.
Xia Xue gave him a side-eye. "What if we miss it? You might only get on TV once in your lifetime."
"Heh heh."
Lin Fan smiled. "How can I only be on TV once in my life? Sister-in-law, just you wait and see, I'll have plenty of opportunities to be on TV in the future."
"You just boast. You're only getting this attention because of Secretary Tian."
Xia Xue chided him playfully, then continued to stare at the TV screen.
If he could really get on TV whenever he wanted, as he claimed, what kind of important person would he be?
It seemed that with his capabilities, it was indeed possible to be on TV occasionally.
Thinking of this, Xia Xue couldn't help but show a bright smile.
"It's coming, it's coming!"
As soon as Song Yue saw the news intro, she shouted excitedly.
She and Xia Xue disregarded everything else, their beautiful eyes wide open, not wanting to miss a single second.
Unexpectedly, the news about Luofeng Village was aired first.
When she saw Fan Qian on screen, Song Yue anxiously asked, "Xiao Fan, where are you? Where are you?"
"Ah, it's later on. I'm just a supporting character, I can't come out at the beginning."
Lin Fan said with self-deprecation.
"He's on, he's on!"
As soon as Xia Xue saw Lin Fan's face, she let out an excited shout.
Then, she and Song Yue froze.
"Xiao Fan, where did you get those clothes?"
"What about the suit we prepared for you this morning?"
The two beautiful women asked simultaneously.
Before Lin Fan returned, although he had changed into his usual clothes at the clinic, the suit Xia Xue had prepared was still in Tian Mengyao's dorm.
The Armani suit was indeed good-looking, but it was too eye-catching.
He didn't expect the news to broadcast and the two sisters-in-law to immediately notice this.
"Uh, well."
Lin Fan scratched his head. "I was too nervous when I left, and I fell on the way. Secretary Tian saw that there was no other way, so she found me a change of clothes."
"Look at you!"
Xia Xue glared at Lin Fan.
She and Song Yue had worked hard all morning, only for Lin Fan to mess up right after leaving, making their efforts in vain!
"That's not right?"
Song Yue was a little surprised. "How did Secretary Tian know your clothing size? It looks like it fits you well."
"She... she bought it for her boyfriend and hadn't given it to him yet, so she lent it to me to wear."
Lin Fan smiled and added, "Young people have similar body types. Actually, it's a bit tight on me. Look, look, how tight the clothes are when I'm shoveling, the buttons are about to burst."
Xia Xue and Song Yue believed him and continued to stare at the TV screen.
"Hmph, that old geezer Wu Lei, who is he trying to look half-dead for?"
During her time working at the clinic, Song Yue often heard villagers behind Wu Lei's back calling him names. Moreover, she knew better than anyone that Cao Dewang was no good, so naturally, she disliked Wu Lei.
Xia Xue couldn't help but chuckle.
She could tell that Wu Lei was genuinely nervous and wanted to get a good shot of himself.
As a result, his posture was naturally awkward.
However, the camera swept past quickly, and Wu Lei didn't get much screen time.
In contrast, Tang Ming, Tian Mengyao, and Lin Fan were the focus of the lens.
Looking at Lin Fan on the TV, dressed handsomely and exuding a sunny charm, Xia Xue's face couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.
She had witnessed Lin Fan go from being penniless to starting from scratch, repaying debts, and then building a new house.
Now, not only was their family's life better, but Lin Fan was also on TV, which filled her with anticipation for the future.
Song Yue watched the news with great interest.
Tian Mengyao was pure and sweet, while Lin Fan was steady and dignified. When they interacted with Fan Qian, they were approachable and natural, a stark contrast to the rigid images usually seen in the news.
Uh, wait!
Song Yue suddenly realized.
Why did I think something was off!
The two of them seemed to be getting more and more compatible, or in other words, they could even be said to have a 'couple's face'.
This is unacceptable!