Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Hai Hua was also slightly worried about leaving the cooking to Mai Fen and Yun. âHow about I stay and help wash the vegetables?â she offered.
Ji Fei chuckled, âEven Chairman Shi has to pick vegetables with us, so you donât get to back out of it.â
Hai Hua sighed helplessly and asked, âShi Nian, why donât you stay and wash the vegetables?â
Shi Nian quickly waved his hand. âNo, no. Yun Nan has always found me a hindrance when she cooks. Iâd be better off doing something thatâs within my ability.â
The others were surprised. They hadnât thought Yun Nan really knew how to cook, but judging from Shi Nianâs words, she had cooked for him before. However, they thought Yun Nan only made simple meals when the couple was at home, so they didnât think too much about it.
Yun Liu was shocked to see Yun Nan and the others when she came out. Tan Ning hadnât informed her that the show would be inviting guests in advance. It was clear that Tan Ning didnât know about this. She hadnât expected the production team to really take the audienceâs opinions into account.
Yun Liu wasnât mentally prepared to meet Yun Nan and Shi Nian, so she hurriedly put on a defensive and pitiful mien. âHey sis, Shi Nian, why are you two here?â
Shi Nian didnât say anything. Yun Nan detachedly replied, âIâm here to see if Shi Xiu has caused any trouble.â After saying that, she looked away as if she didnât want to talk any further.
Yun Liuâs eyes reddened again as she murmured, âYouâre so nice to Shi Xiu.â Her hurt expression was enough for everyone to understand that Yun Nan treated this non-blood-related sister of hers very badly and caused her a lot of grievances.
Mai Fen didnât want to bother with Shi Xiu any longer and urged, âItâll be noon soon. Itâll be blazing hot out if you guys donât go now. Be careful not to get sunburnt!â
Hearing this, Yun Liu hurriedly returned to her room to get sunblock spray before the group finally set out.
Yun Liu walked beside Shi Nian, and her heart beat wildly as she tried to engage him in small talk. âShi Nian, how did you find the time to come here? Wonât participating in a show like this affect you?â
âShi Xiu!â Shi Nian frowned and loudly chastised, âCanât you watch your step when youâre walking?â
Shi Xiu turned around and saw Yun Liu walking beside Shi Nian and looking at him with adoration. She sighed under her breath, âSheâs such an annoyance.â
She then merrily ran back and squeezed in between them, pushing Shi Xiu out of the way in the process. Shi Xiu looped her arm around Shi Nianâs and joked, âGrandpa, do you need help walking there?â
Shi Nian glared at her and huffed, âUp to you. Besides, youâll beg for my help a lot in the future.â
Shi Xiu immediately beamed with joy. âAye, aye, dear brother of mine. Iâll have you know, Iâm very obedient, and my service is great!â
The two siblings talked and laughed as they walked on, forcing Yun Liu to the sidelines. Yan Tang, who had been walking with Shi Xiu before, deliberately slowed down so she could walk together with Yun Liu. She sighed and said, âThose two siblings have such a good relationship.â
Yun Liu didnât speak. Yan Tang continued, âShi Xiuâs sister-in-law also treats her well. Sheâs truly a lucky child. Children who grow up in such loving families lead good lives.â Yan Tangâs tone carried a hint of envy as she spoke.
She was an orphan and grew up alone; she was also often betrayed by the people close to her, so she didnât trust interpersonal relationships, but now, she seemed to have found hope in Shi Xiu.
Yun Liu, however, thought Yan Tang was mocking her and sneered, âYan Tang, you canât even compare to me, so why must you come and take a dig at me? I know you all donât like me. After all, who would want to miss out on a chance to curry favor with the rich and powerful?â
After saying that, she grabbed her tools and hurried after the rest of the group, leaving Yan Tang behind, on her own. Yan Tang was bewildered, âDid I say something wrong? Why is she so angry?
The harvesting process was broadcast live, and Shi Xiu was constantly on guard and stuck to Shi Nianâs side to prevent Yun Liu from getting close to her brother. However, she was also very excited; it was the first time sheâd picked ripe vegetables and fruits. She was so thrilled she laughed and acted like a child. Her laughter filled the whole live broadcast.
[Whatâs there to get so delighted about? Itâs just tomatoes. Why are you so excited?]
[This certainly illustrates the gap between the rich and poor. Itâs funny seeing the princess come down from her pedestal; sheâs actually so excited about such an ordinary thing.]
[So, people of all social classes should try to learn more about the world around them.]
[Isnât this normal? We all know Little Shi Xiu comes from an extremely privileged background. Sheâs bound to be ignorant of the worldâs hardships because she doesnât need to know. However, now sheâs a part of it; sheâd quickly adapted and blended in with everyone! Donât you think thatâs a rare thing?]
[When I was a child, I was as happy as she was when I saw these cucumbers and tomatoes. I think sheâs very authentic, and her happiness isnât faked.]
[Thatâs right. Sheâs better than those young ladies who just stand at the edge of the fields and darenât go in, isnât that right? Those young ladies only know how to act coy and timid; sheâs even afraid of insects and leaves.. So pretentious!]