Over on Ye Shuang’s side, everyone was still leisurely enjoying their breakfast.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the other guests, who had been wondering how to act when everyone gathered, were stunned by a sudden announcement from the Director.
Ye Xinrou, in particular, appeared calm and gentle on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.
The Gu Family also owned a private jet, and she could have used it directly if she had requested it.
But she had never considered exposing such a thing on a live broadcast, mainly out of concern that people would accuse her of flaunting her wealth.
After all, in the complex world of fame and fortune that was the entertainment industry, the slightest misstep could trigger a storm of public opinion.
However, Ye Xinrou had never imagined that her sister, Ye Shuang, whom she had always seen as weak and easy to bully, would be so bold.
This news left her with mixed feelings, unsure whether she should be disappointed or take pleasure in the impending drama.
But no matter how turbulent their inner thoughts were, in front of the cameras, the group skillfully concealed their true feelings.
They all put on a very polite and friendly appearance, boarding the plane arranged by the production team one by one and heading towards the destination.
Back at the Ji Family Manor, Ye Shuang and the two milk dumplings had finally eaten and drunk their fill.
Ye Shuang leaned back lightly on the sofa, her eyes slightly closed as she rested. She had already instructed the maids to prepare her luggage, which could be brought down at any moment.
Right now, she was waiting for the two little ones to personally bring their luggage downstairs.
Of course, considering the children’s young age, maids would be nearby to assist them.
Actually, Ye Shuang had originally wanted the milk dumplings to just stay with her and not bother with such tasks.
But who would have thought that, due to the excitement of “being on a show,” the two milk dumplings were unusually thrilled and had even volunteered, vowing to complete this task themselves.
Seeing their determined little faces, Ye Shuang felt helpless and had no choice but to compromise.
Because she had been sick for the past two days, Ye Shuang had been in a bit of a daze, and her luggage had only just been hastily packed.
To lighten the load as much as possible, she had specifically asked a maid to help her pick out four sets of clothes, some simple skincare products, and three brand-new, unused sets of daily necessities.
For essentials like towels and toothbrushes, even the shower gel was a trial-size bottle.
All things considered, a large suitcase was more than enough to hold these items.
After all, this program recording was only for three days and two nights. There was no need to prepare too much; it was better to keep it simple and travel light.
The moment Ye Shuang heard a noise and opened her eyes, she froze completely, stunned for a full two seconds.
She even felt the urge to rub her eyes to see if she was hallucinating.
She saw the two little ones, who, in addition to dragging their own suitcases filled with clothes, were now each struggling to pull a storage bin much larger than themselves.
The storage bins scraped noisily against the floor as they were laboriously dragged, as if narrating the difficulty of this moving task.
Behind them, the two maids, facing their mistress’s confused gaze, both wore helpless, wry smiles.
“Cheng Cheng, Zhou Zhou, what are you two doing?”
Ye Shuang’s face was filled with shock as she blurted out the question.
She couldn’t help but rant internally, *My darlings, we’re going to film a show, not move house. You have to be more considerate of your old mother’s frail body.*
“Presents, Mommy.”
Ji Li pursed his chubby little lips, his small face held taut as he tried to put on a serious expression, as if he were completing an extremely important mission.
“Presents.”
Ji Zhou didn’t have his older brother’s strong “idol baggage.” Blinking his big, round eyes, he repeated in a milky voice like a cute little echo.
“But, sweethearts, you have to consider that we won’t have anyone to help us carry these things when we get there.”
As Ye Shuang spoke, she walked over quickly and slowly knelt down, wanting to see what treasures were packed inside the storage bins.
She gently opened the lid of a bin and couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows in surprise.
What met her eyes was a collection of toys that, while not exceptionally rare, were quite expensive.
There were cool-looking Robots, a realistic Satellite Model, an exquisite Spaceship, and a telescope that looked extremely professional.
Although Ye Shuang didn’t know the exact prices of these toys, she could tell from their appearance and craftsmanship alone that their combined value was likely substantial.
It might even be over a million.
At this moment, as if by telepathy, the cameraman very helpfully panned the camera across Ye Shuang’s slightly dumbfounded face.
Then it turned to the milk dumplings’ expectant eyes, and finally settled on the pile of expensive toys.
This series of shots would undoubtedly become a highly talked-about moment in the show.
【Holy crap! Isn’t that a custom-made telescope? And that limited-edition model, you can’t necessarily buy it even if you have the money!】
【If I’m not mistaken, just this one box of casually placed items could buy a villa outright in my city!!!】
【So, Ye Shuang really did marry into a wealthy family? She wasn’t just putting on a brave front? Are those paintings and antiques worth hundreds of millions real??】
【Wait, what does the head of the Ji Family who married Ye Shuang even look like? I’m really, really curious now!!!】
【Tsk, he doesn’t dare show his face, so he must be an old man.】
Director Cheng keenly caught this trending topic and had no intention of letting it go.
Without hesitation, he turned the camera to Ji Zhou and Ji Li and posed a question: “Cheng Cheng, Zhou Zhou, are all of these yours? They must be very expensive, right?”
Ji Li tilted his little head, his small brows furrowed in confusion. “I don’t know,” he said, looking puzzled. “Daddy bought them. I want to give them to the other kids.”
In his mind, good things were meant to be shared with friends. That’s how everyone did it at school.
“That’s right, for friends!”
Ji Zhou also nodded eagerly, seconding his brother in a milky voice. His earnest expression melted everyone’s hearts.
“Uh, Sister Ye, what do you think?”
Although Director Cheng had no deep knowledge of these high-end toys, he wasn’t blind and could see their extraordinary value.
He felt it was inappropriate to let the children just give them away so casually, so he turned his gaze to Ye Shuang, hoping she would make a decision.
“You can’t give your friends things you’ve already played with. Besides, I can’t carry them, and you can’t carry them either. Didn’t you promise to take care of me?”
Ye Shuang’s fine brows knitted slightly as she looked seriously at the two milk dumplings.
She absolutely could not let the children take these things with them.
Based on her past understanding of the endless shenanigans in variety shows, she was absolutely certain that the production team would not help her carry anything.
Besides, she had no interest in letting others get involved and help. The entertainment industry was a murky world, and she didn’t want to be dragged into baseless gossip over such a small matter.
She didn’t want to get entangled in some messy, scandalous rumor of a so-called “illicit affair,” which would only lead to endless trouble.