Chapter 488 - Completely Out of Place

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The director didn’t expect things to turn out like this and hurriedly got someone to call them away.

Shi Xuexin’s expression turned slightly awkward. The staff was surprised as well. They had thought that Shi Xuexin was very familiar with the villagers, but it turned out to be a blunder.

The fans in the comments were saying, “Xuexin has changed a lot, it’s normal that they didn’t recognize her.”

“No, didn’t Shi Xuexin say that she has feelings for this place? She hasn’t been back for almost ten years.”

“Strange.”

Shi Jin called for everyone to enter. Shen Xinghe immediately walked to her side and asked, “Sis, is this a vegetable sprout?”

“Yeah, I just picked it.”

“Can I pick some later?”

Shi Jin placed the vegetables in his arms. “No, I’ve left some work for you in the kitchen. You’ll have to cook the roasted chicken with Grandpa Wang later.”

“I like this mission!” Shen Xinghe immediately rolled up his sleeves.

Lin Yao and Xia Peifeng walked in. The camera followed their line of sight.

Because of Xuexin’s previous statements and interviews, they also thought that the situation in Taizhou Town was very tough. They had prepared many supplies and food. However, when he walked in, they realized that it was a completely different world inside. The courtyard was huge and neatly decorated. There were grape vines crawling all over the rockery, and the winding path was not far away. There were birds singing and flowers everywhere.

The floor was even tidied up. On a table not far away, there was a chessboard and tea set.

Lin Yao glanced at the tea set and his eyes darkened. This tea set looked familiar…

Ever since Wen Wang met Zhu Junrong last time, his attitude towards Shi Jin had changed drastically. He didn’t dare to underestimate her.

He took a look at the layout of the courtyard and felt even more respect for it.

Shi Xuexin immediately shouted, “Grandpa? Grandpa?”

An old man dressed in old fashioned clothing with white hair and a beard walked out. Shi Xuexin did not recognize him immediately.

The director immediately gave him a close-up shot.

“Are you Xuexin?” That old man said, “Old Master Li has gone out. You guys can go look for him later.”

From the looks of it, the elder’s attitude towards Shi Xuexin was rather cold.

“Thanks.”

Lin Yao asked, “This is…”

Shi Xuexin had never taken these people seriously. When she returned to the Shi family, she wished she could sever all ties with them. So she couldn’t answer Lin Yao’s question.

Lin Yao took another look at Shi Xuexin, deep in thought.

The cameraman did not dare to continue filming. The situation was too awkward.

It was Shi Jin who walked out and said, “Grandpa Wang, can you help Shen Xinghe? He doesn’t know how to control the fire.”

“Alright, I’ll go and help.” Grandpa Wang immediately smiled and said.

Shi Jin said, “Then I’ll go fetch Grandpa.”

“Alright.” Grandpa Wang waved at her.

Shi Xuexin did not want to miss such a great opportunity to reunite with Old Master Li. She immediately said, “I’ll go too.”

Before they left, Shi Jin took out the tea leaves that she had brought back and passed them to Xia Peifeng. “Please entertain everyone.”

The cameras separated. Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin were in the same group.

Shen Xinghe and Grandpa Wang were in the same group. While Lin Yao, Xia Peifeng, and Wen Wang admired the courtyard and enjoyed tea.

When Shi Jin walked out, there were many people greeting her along the way. The two times she came back, she had stayed in the village with Fu Xiuyuan and ran around with her grandfather. She even helped cure some people’s headaches and fevers. Naturally, many people knew her. However, it had been many years since Shi Xuexin had returned. Back then, she had lived here in self-pity and seldom interacted with others, so no one knew her.

The comments started to feel strange. “What’s going on?”

“That’s normal. Shi Jin is from here, and Shi Xuexin is not. It’s normal that everyone greets Shi Jin and not Shi Xuexin.”

“Then the people here aren’t that nice. They’re giving Shi Xuexin the cold shoulder.”

“Can you guys take a good look? They just don’t know Shi Xuexin, but they’re still very friendly. They even gave her an orange just now.”

“Why do I feel like Shi Xuexin is completely out of place here?”

When Shi Jin arrived at the vegetable field and saw that Old Master Li was busy, she immediately went forward to help pick the vegetables and sweet potatoes.

It was only then that the audience saw that she was dressed in plain clothes that were commonly seen in the countryside. She had a pair of gloves and a pair of boots. It was very convenient.

Because her face was too outstanding, no one had paid attention to how she was dressed.

As Shi Xuexin was dressed too beautifully, she did not enter the vegetable field, causing another wave of discussion.

After Old Master Li was done, he saw Shi Xuexin and greeted her with a smile. “Xuexin is back?”

“Grandpa, I miss you so much.” Shi Xuexin’s eyes immediately welled up with tears. It was deeply touching.

The cameraman quickly gave her a few close-up shots.

Old Master Li smiled. “I didn’t see you the previous few times I went to the capital. I was quite disappointed. It’s rare that you’re finally back.”

“I’m sorry, Grandpa. I was too busy previously.” Shi Xuexin rushed forward and held his arm.

The bullet screen said, “Didn’t Grandpa Li see Shi Xuexin previously?”

“Shi Xuexin didn’t see Grandpa Li because she was too busy?”

“Shi Xuexin seems fake.”

“Grandpa Li looks a little familiar.”

“He’s very refined. No wonder he could give birth to Best Actor Li and a granddaughter like Shi Jin.”

“I didn’t feel it just now, but after Shi Jin came out, I realized that Shi Jin really looks more like Old Master Li’s relative.”

Shi Xuexin’s performance was a little fake, and the comments gradually began to show doubts. However, she was still immersed in her own emotions.

Old Master Li, Shi Jin, and Shi Xuexin returned to the courtyard.

When Wen Wang, Lin Yao, and the others saw them return, they immediately stood up.

Old Master Li had his own aura. Lin Yao and Wen Wang felt that he looked especially familiar, but after thinking about it carefully, they realized that they had indeed never seen him before. They couldn’t help, but think that it might be because everyone was familiar with Li Juekai. Now that they saw Old Master Li, it was no wonder that he looked familiar.

“Everyone, take a seat. There’s no need to stand on ceremony.” Old Master Li opened his mouth to speak. His voice was loud and full of energy.

For some reason, Wen Wang, Lin Yao, and Xia Peifeng subconsciously came forward to help him carry his things. This was an instinctive reaction, not a polite greeting or anything to show in front of the camera.

The three of them didn’t know why, but they were instantly awed by his presence.

“It’s rare for everyone to come here as guests. Tonight, I have to bring out my good wine.”

“Grandpa, your body is not suitable for drinking,” Shi Jin persuaded him immediately.

“I’ll just drink a little, just a little.” Old Master Li said.

Shi Jin pulled a long face. “Everyone can drink, but you can’t.”

Xia Peifeng smiled and said, “Grandpa Li, let me drink soda with you.”

“Grandpa’s stomach hasn’t been too good recently. His blood sugar is a little high, and so he can’t drink soda either..” Shi Jin was like a little beast that had exploded.