After waiting for a long time, the other three pairs of guests finally arrived. Liu Lanci politely took the initiative to greet them, but only two pairs responded. As for the remaining pair, the two husbands were in the middle of a fierce argument.
“Why are you being so unreasonable! Do you have any idea how difficult it was for me to bring you here? Now you’re telling me you don’t want to film anymore. What on earth are you trying to do? Can you change that young master attitude of yours for once?” Jin Long glared fiercely at He Wen, his voice booming across the set.
“Why are you roaring at me? Is this your first day knowing what I am like? Men really are all heartless beasts, so fickle. Since your little tea-drinking brother is so gentle, why don’t you go find him instead!” He Wen refused to back down, raising his head to yell back at Jin Long.
Hearing this, Liu Lanci felt a slight jolt in his heart and subconsciously cast a sideways glance at Shen Nanxian.
Shen Nanxian felt his scalp tingle under that gaze. What was this about? He had never once lost his temper at Liu Lanci, so why was his wife looking at him with such an expression?
Just as quickly, Liu Lanci retracted his gaze, a pretty, graceful arc curving the corners of his lips.
Shen Nanxian had never been that harsh with him. Tonight, he would just have to put in some extra effort; he absolutely could not let any outside little vixen hook Shen Nanxian away.
The live stream chat room scrolled by at lightning speed, with all kinds of comments flooding the screen. Most people were asking why He Wen was unwilling to film, while a small portion remained neutral bystanders.
[The He-Jin CP is heading for a breakdown. I prefer Shen Nanxian and Liu Lanci’s CP.] [I sympathize with He Wen for falling for the wrong man, and to the person above, don’t use this opportunity to recruit fans for your preferred CP.] [I support the user above +2.] [Sympathize with He Wen +1.] [Everyone above stop talking nonsense. My wedding with Liu Lanci is tomorrow, make sure you all attend.] [The user above is dreaming.]
Watching the chat, Shen Nanxian felt a stir of agitation in his heart. What was his wife smiling about? And she was smiling so prettily too, but unfortunately, the time and place were all wrong!
“Husband, it’s getting late. When are we going to eat lunch?” Liu Lanci asked with a cheeky grin, wrapping his arms around Shen Nanxian’s neck and acting coquettishly.
“We’re going to eat right now.” Taking Liu Lanci by the hand, Shen Nanxian walked off. The director stood right where he was, watching them go without daring to stop them or make a move.
“Director, they left.” The assistant waved a hand in front of the director’s face.
“I know. I’m not blind,” the director snapped irritably.
The assistant: “Splendid, once again he was the only one caught in the crossfire and left wounded.”
After Liu Lanci and Shen Nanxian returned with full stomachs, the crew’s first official task began.
Helping the fruit farmers harvest fruits was the simplest task, yet it was also the most physically exhausting labor. The orchard was scattered with sparse fruits, and just picking the large ones would take at least four or five hours.
The fruit farmers had already prepared the necessary baskets. Each participating guest was given a basket, and the director assigned specific locations. They just needed to fill twenty baskets to complete the task.
After assigning tasks to everyone and listing a few precautions, the director left, leaving the six pairs of guests facing one another in pairs.
While picking fruits, Shen Nanxian chatted with Liu Lanci, who stood right beside him.
“You should find a place to rest! I can harvest enough for both of us.”
“Okay,” Liu Lanci nodded, obediently keeping Shen Nanxian company, though every time he reached out to help with the work, he was met with a gentle refusal from Shen Nanxian.
Before the sun set, the six pairs of guests finally harvested the required amount. After a final reminder from the director, the day’s work was declared finished.
“Husband, are you tired?” Sitting on the steps by the roadside, Liu Lanci cupped his chin in both hands and stared up at Shen Nanxian.
“Not at all.” Shen Nanxian shook his head, then asked, “Are you hungry? I’ll go buy you something to eat while you rest for a bit.”
Liu Lanci immediately stood up, grabbed Shen Nanxian’s arm, and refused, “Husband, don’t go, I’ll go instead! You’ve been working hard all afternoon, you need to rest!”
“Such a sweet and considerate…” Before Shen Nanxian could finish his praise, a commotion broke out behind them as the sound of quarreling erupted. Shen Nanxian turned his head to look, his expression instantly shifting as he hurriedly pulled Liu Lanci behind him for protection.
“Darling, hurry and step back.”
Just as the words fell, a head of Chinese cabbage came hurtling down from above, followed by a flurry of various vegetable leaves flying through the air straight toward them.
Because Shen Nanxian had shielded Liu Lanci behind him, not a single stray vegetable leaf landed on him.
“If you two want to fight, can you do it without dragging innocent people into it?” Shen Nanxian shouted toward He Wen and Jin Long, who were still scuffling, while simultaneously waving to reassure the surrounding onlookers.
The director rushed over and escorted the two brawling men away, while the rest of the crew continued packing up their things. As Shen Nanxian and Liu Lanci walked side by side, Liu Lanci couldn’t help asking, “Nanxian, why are they like that?”
“Pay no attention to them. Let’s head back to our room to rest!” Shen Nanxian planned to have room service deliver food.
Because it was a live broadcast throughout, the scene of the married couple engaging in a full-scale physical brawl successfully captured everyone’s attention, sending the topic straight to the number one spot on the trending search list.
Jin Long had dreamed of becoming famous, but he never expected to achieve internet fame this way, and certainly not through a scene he least wanted anyone to see.
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Lying in bed and scrolling through posts, Liu Lanci spotted his and Shen Nanxian’s names right at the top of the trending list.
Beneath a post about the two of them, a particular comment caught Liu Lanci’s attention.
It was a familiar ID and a familiar profile picture. Tapping on it revealed various scenic photos from different locations, alongside a middle-aged woman whose hair had strands of white, yet who looked vibrant and in great spirits.
Seeing that Liu’s mother was in such good condition, Liu Lanci felt a wave of relief wash over him. The mother in the photos was smiling so brightly that it made his nose sting with sudden emotion.
“Mom,” Liu Lanci murmured softly, his heart feeling warm and cozy.
He pulled out his phone and dialed Liu’s mother’s number. This time, after ringing for a few seconds, the call connected.
“Mom, I participated in a variety show today. Did you see it?” Liu Lanci asked over the video call.
“I saw it. Nanxian is a good man; even though he’s a bit older, he treats you very well,” Liu’s mother said with a warm, gentle smile.
“Mom,” Liu Lanci choked up unexpectedly.
By dinnertime, Liu Lanci’s eyes were still somewhat red, causing Shen Nanxian to fuss over him with heartache for a good while.
However, learning that Liu Lanci had spoken on the phone with his mother made Shen Nanxian genuinely happy, knowing that Liu Lanci could finally set his mind somewhat at ease.
Liu Lanci ate an extra bowl of rice compared to his usual portion. After nightfall, he climbed into bed early, pushing his nighttime workout plans completely out of his mind.
Sleeping peacefully through the night, Liu Lanci woke up refreshed. After washing up, he walked over to his desk and checked yesterday’s live stream playback, only to discover that his follower count had jumped by tens of thousands, while the comment section had been completely flooded.
Most of the comments were shipping the CP, with only a small minority of hater trolls persistently trying to drag him down.
Frowning in thought, Liu Lanci decided that the sheer persistence of these haters was truly a trait worth studying.
When the scheduled time arrived, the production team’s broadcast went live. The moment the camera lens opened, comments flashed across the screen one after another:
[My wife is so adorable! So gentle.] [Oh my goodness, Shen Nanxian’s boyfriend energy is maxed out, he’s actually cooking breakfast!] [Ah, I’m going to faint, my wife is too cute. I want to go challenge Shen Nanxian to a duel, but I’m afraid I can’t beat him. Is anyone here to cheer me on?] [Rest in peace, sister. I support you, go ahead! Next year on this day, wild flowers will surely cover your little mound of earth.]
The breakfast Shen Nanxian prepared was very simple, but every single item was something Liu Lanci loved to eat.
Wearing an apron, Shen Nanxian brought out the breakfast dishes.
Unable to contain his excitement, Liu Lanci momentarily forgot about the existence of the camera, throwing his arms around Shen Nanxian and planting a heavy kiss on his cheek.
“Husband, you’re amazing! The food you cook is the absolute best!”
“As long as you like it, wife. I’ll make it for you often from now on.”
Across the camera lens, the director’s assistant looked down at the plain bread in his hands, then back at the spread of delicious food, instantly feeling that his bread had lost all its appeal.
With the start of a new day, the day’s task followed closely behind.
An hour later, driving an electric cart loaded with fruits under the director’s guidance, Shen Nanxian arrived at the farmers’ market.
“Your task for today is to sell out all these fruits,” the director instructed.
Shen Nanxian and Liu Lanci nodded in unison, promptly setting up their small roadside stall.
[Hidden task unlocked: The villainous second male lead makes his appearance. Protect the pitiful boy from being bullied and insulted.]
System 222 made a long-overdue return to its duties as a system, issuing a brand-new task.
“A villainous second male lead?” Shen Nanxian’s attention shifted entirely to the possibility that this villainous character might try to bully Liu Lanci.
Before Shen Nanxian could figure out how to deal with that villain, the villain had already trotted right up in front of Liu Lanci.
“How much for the peaches?” Su Lie asked. He appeared gentle on the surface, but a chilling aura of cruelty and indifference lurked beneath his facade.
“Five yuan,” Liu Lanci stated calmly, quoting the price.
“So cheap?” Su Lie frowned, then said, “I’ll take them all, including the other fruits.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Lanci’s eyes lit up. He quickly thanked him, saying, “Thank you, boss, you really are a good person.”
As soon as Su Lie finished paying, Liu Lanci grabbed the money and took Shen Nanxian by the hand, hurrying away without looking back once the entire time.
Su Lie pulled out a pocket mirror to check his reflection. He was still just as handsome as ever, so why had that cute little fellow driven off on an electric cart with a fruit farmer without even turning around to take a single glance at a handsome guy like him?
“Darling, stay away from that person from now on,” Shen Nanxian murmured softly, offering a word of advice.
“I know,” Liu Lanci nodded. Even without Shen Nanxian saying anything, he would have done so anyway; that man had stared straight at Shen Nanxian several times, clearly harboring designs on stealing his man.
Shen Nanxian took Liu Lanci to browse a nearby supermarket, picking up some fresh vegetables, meat, and the small snacks Liu Lanci enjoyed eating.
Netizens in the live stream engaged in a lively debate regarding the newly appeared Su Lie.
[Damn, why do I feel like that guy’s gaze was so weird? It looks like he’s trying to steal my wife.] [User above +1.] [Stop being so paranoid, guys. Liu Lanci isn’t cash money, how could everyone possibly like him? You fans are way too full of yourselves!] [What the heck? What does full of yourselves even mean?]
Passing netizens and fans immediately broke out into a fierce online argument. By the time Liu Lanci pulled out his phone to check, the digital turf war had already ended, leaving the live stream chat once again bathed in absolute peace and harmony.