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Chapter Sixty-Nine
The production team not only arranged dinner tasks, but also added a time limit, which created more pressure for everyone.
As the host, Chen Sha has the ability to mobilize people. Now that she has received the task, she has started to call on everyone to discuss how to complete it.
Chen Sha: "Let's all share our thoughts."
Everyone took turns speaking, sharing their thoughts on the task.
Only Xu Yi, after thinking for a long time, asked, "Can we team up?"
"Team up?" Chen Sha didn't quite understand what she meant by "team up." After all, the production team had already arranged a couple for them, so when doing tasks, they would definitely act together with the official pairing arranged by the production team.
However, the task just assigned didn't mention that two people should work together; it only asked the homeowner to prepare dinner for the guests, so it's uncertain whether two people can work together.
Chen Sha called the production team, and after a while, they gave a negative reply.
Chen Sha looked regretful and said, "It's a pity, the production team doesn't allow us to team up."
The others said it was nothing, especially the two homeowners, Zhao Yuan and Yuan Beidu, who both said with certainty that they did not need any help at all.
Gu Yueyue glanced at Xu Yi, then turned back to Chen Sha and smiled, "I think I should be fine too."
"Of course I trust Teacher Gu. I've watched your show, and Teacher Gu's cooking skills are superb. I'm really in for a treat today."
Gu Yueyue is always very dedicated and professional in front of the camera, so even though Chen Sha is now praising her commercially, she will naturally show that she is embarrassed by the excessive praise.
Today, Gu Yueyue still had that same expression that said, "You've praised me so much I'm embarrassed."
Xu Yi, who was standing to the side, spoke up excitedly.
"That's right, Teacher Gu's cooking is especially delicious. Especially the nutritious meals. I like every single one of them." Xu Yi, who often tastes the food, is very qualified to speak on this matter.
Xu Yi didn't praise her in any particular way. After all, this was in front of many outsiders, and it was also under the live broadcast camera. She couldn't praise Gu Yueyue excessively, as this might not win the favor of others, but instead make them feel that she was losing face and bringing a bad influence to Teacher Gu.
After Xu Yi spoke, Chen Sha noticed that Gu Yueyue's smile deepened, and her unmade-up ears turned red.
Chen Sha understood; there was definitely something between the two of them. She just didn't know why the production team didn't put them together.
As a regular guest on various variety shows, she knows the unspoken rules of these programs. It would be a piece of cake for her to manipulate things behind the scenes and pair Xu Yi and Gu Yueyue together.
Don't these two have any intention of going public?
They don't look like that at all. The two of them are so inseparable, like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting on Qixi Festival. They feel as if they would miss each other for a lifetime if they were separated for even a second.
Could it be that Yin Yu is unaware of their relationship?
Thinking of this, Chen Sha rejected the answer again.
That doesn't make sense. Whether it's the rumors or what she saw today, Gu Yueyue and Yin Yu have a very good relationship. There's no reason why Gu Yueyue would hide the matter between Xu Yi from Yin Yu.
After all, if they really wanted to keep it a secret, they wouldn't need to put on a dating reality show.
Chen Sha was a little confused. When she encountered something she couldn't understand, she always liked to argue about it. She didn't show it on her face, but in her mind she had already begun to carefully examine the details.
The others had already left to look for clues and prepare dinner for the evening.
Only Xu Yi, Han Muzhou, Gu Yueyue, and Chen Sha remain here.
Chen Sha snapped out of her daze, and Gu Yueyue asked her at the opportune moment, "Teacher Chen, would you like to come along?"
After all, they are a couple, and doing things together will enhance their chemistry.
Chen Sha chuckled, "Okay." She looked closely and noticed that Gu Yueyue would glance at Xu Yi from time to time, and would also look at Xu Yi frequently when asking her questions.
Xu Yi, on the other hand, kept her gaze fixed on Gu Yueyue and never looked away.
Xu Yi's official partner, Han Muzhou, didn't make any statement either, acting like a mere background character.
"I'll go with you." Seeing that they were about to leave, Xu quickly got up.
Han Muzhou was quite dedicated at this time, remembering that he was Xu Yi's partner, so he quickly stood up and said, "I'll go with you."
"Oh, okay, thank you."
Han Muzhou said softly, "You're welcome."
After saying that, Xu Yi nodded and walked to Gu Yueyue's side.
Xu Yi's smile appeared, gradually becoming clearer, and her tone became much lighter.
"Teacher Gu, let's go together."
Gu Yueyue naturally couldn't bear to refuse her, even though their behavior was too obvious in front of the camera.
And there's no need to refuse, is there?
Anyway, she had already decided before coming that she would maintain a somewhat ambiguous relationship with Xu Yi, so as to prevent Xu Yi from having any other potential romantic partners.
They walked away shoulder to shoulder, chatting and laughing together.
Chen Sha and Han Muzhou followed behind. Chen Sha didn't care. She was already used to appearing on various variety shows. She only treated this show as a job. Not having to create a CP with Gu Yueyue made her feel that the job was easier.
Han Muzhou is different; she came with a mission. Her mission is to form a real couple with Xu Yi.
However, she also had her own concerns. She couldn't act as Yin Yu planned, nor could she get close to Xu Yi and engage in ambiguous relationships with him.
Han Muzhou watched Xu Yi's retreating figure with a strange expression, and gradually began to ponder.
She herself didn't feel anything, but the audience saw the flowers blooming.
—hahaha, this is hilarious! What kind of combination is this? Both homeowners are cheating on their spouses?
—Zhouzhou, that's your crush! Go and snatch her back! Don't be a coward, and don't be too straightforward, just go!
Actually, I kind of want to see Zhouzhou find a partner, even if the other person is Xu Yi, it's fine, as long as Zhouzhou can find a partner.
—Seriously? You guys are insane! Zhouzhou is only 24 this year, she's still young. We should be rational fans! Why are you pressuring her to date?
—Holy crap, look at Zhouzhou's expression! That resentful look in her eyes, she practically wants to stare right through Xu Yi's back! My goodness, this is hilarious! Has the kid finally grown up and become more perceptive?
Han Muzhou hesitated for a long time before finally looking at the live stream camera. She was still not used to this kind of live stream camera.
She didn't have much time to think; she had to complete the task, or else her trip would have been in vain.
Han Muzhou strode forward and gently tapped Xu Yi's shoulder.
Xu Yi was stunned, stopped and turned to look at her.
Gu Yueyue, who was walking alongside her, also stopped.
The two looked at Han Muzhou with surprise and confusion.
Han Muzhou, who was being watched by the two people, suddenly became inexplicably nervous.
Her tone was somewhat uneasy, and her speech sounded a little stiff.
"Xu Yi, we've already entered the village. Why don't we split up? That way, we'll have a better chance of finding clues."
It was already quite an achievement for Han Muzhou to say those words.
Chen Sha's gaze towards Han Muzhou changed slightly. This child seemed to have become more humane after leaving the film crew and acting.
Han Muzhou was waiting for Xu Yi's answer.
Moreover, the viewers in the live stream were all waiting for Xu Yi to make a decision.
After all, she has always been very attached to Gu Yueyue. I wonder if she will give up Gu Yueyue this time and be with Han Muzhou, the 'official wife'.
"Okay," Xu Yi replied.
At the same time, Gu Yueyue didn't show it on her face, but a domineering possessiveness grew in her heart. A voice in her mind clamored for her to keep Xu Yi here, to keep him by her side.
But given Gu Yueyue's usual personality, it was difficult for her to do such a thing. Even if she had a thousand thoughts in her mind, she could only let them choke her and make her feel anxious. In reality, she could only make a concession.
Before Gu Yueyue could step aside, Xu Yi grabbed her hand and said cheerfully to Han Muzhou, "Okay, then Teacher Gu and I will go to the small path on the left. You and Teacher Chen can go to the right."
Xu Yi naturally took Gu Yueyue's hand, lifted it up, and glanced at the time on her wristwatch.
Xu Yi: "We'll meet back at the courtyard at four o'clock this afternoon, regardless of the outcome. What do you guys think?"
—What do you think? I think it's brilliant!
—Run away! Run away, Xiao Xu! Take Yueyue and run! We'll cover your retreat and stop Zhouzhou and Shasha. Those two will be my wives!
—Help, I can't bear to watch! Xu Yi, do you know what you're doing? Can you tone it down a bit? This action is so natural! Confess, do you do this every day in private?
—Holding hands, checking the time, it all went too smoothly, didn't it?
—I'm curious, do these two really want to go public, or what? They're treating us like family, aren't they? Come on, tell me honestly, how long have you been together? Is Xiaoxiao your biological child?
Xu Yi was unaware that netizens had already imagined Xiao Xiao's background.
She looked at the subtle changes in Han Muzhou's expression and asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
No.
Han Muzhou silently answered in his heart.
Seeing this, Chen Sha couldn't help but laugh. Han Muzhou was usually a quiet and reserved child, not very talkative and not very quick-witted. Although she didn't know why she had come over to say these things, she had probably already done her best.
Asking her to do or say anything more would be putting her in a very difficult position.
Seeing Han Muzhou struggling with her decision, Chen Sha couldn't help but smile. She walked over and tugged at Han Muzhou's sleeve. "Alright, let the two homeowners go prepare. We'll just wait for a good meal tonight. Now let's go for a walk on the path to the right. It would be great if we found any information, but it's okay if we don't. Let's just pretend we're out for a stroll."
Han Muzhou breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had been liberated.
"Okay. Sister Chen Sha, let's go."
As Xu Yi watched them leave, she turned her gaze to Miss Gu beside her. She could still feel the warmth of Miss Gu's palm in her hand. In this cold winter, the warmth in her palm was particularly noticeable, just like the warmth in her heart.
Xu Yi was so happy she could hardly contain herself.
"Then, Teacher Gu, let's go too."
"Okay." Gu Yueyue nodded lightly, letting her lead her away.
A note from the author:
I was so happy while writing this chapter. My mind was full of thoughts of how I was going to give out sweet treats today and make the readers swoon!
Then my best friend said she wanted to see it, so I sent it to her.