Before returning to the dormitory, Song Jianchu submitted the four-leaf clover that Mu Ye found to the production team.
Director Cui quietly congratulated them, “Congratulations, mission accomplished.”
The several screenwriters were very surprised and gathered around to see.
“So many.”
“Such incredible luck.”
Song Jianchu quickly pulled Mu Ye back to the dormitory.
It was already late at night, and the two went to bed directly after returning.
Song Jianchu rested his head on Mu Ye’s arm, embraced in his arms, and suddenly remembered that he had something unfinished to say.
Mu Ye kissed Song Jianchu on the forehead and said, “Goodnight.”
Just as he was about to close his eyes, he heard the person in his arms say, “There is something.”
After a moment of reaction, Mu Ye touched the back of his head, asking, “Huh?”
Song Jianchu’s forehead was against Mu Ye’s collarbone, and he seemed to be falling asleep, his voice gradually getting quieter, “In our future home, I hope to have you.”
His fingers paused in the soft hair of the young man.
His heart suddenly skipped a beat.
In the darkened dorm room, Mu Ye’s eyes flickered gently.
Mu Ye silently curved his lips, hugged the person tightly, and softly replied, “Received.”
…
At four-thirty in the morning, director Cui arrived with a group of people at the staff dormitory and knocked on a door.
The person inside didn’t wake up, so he and the camera teacher opened the door and went in.
Many viewers had been waiting in the live broadcast room.
[“Good morning, everyone!”]
[“Good morning. So, did everyone complete the mission?”]
[“This is Nian Nian’s room, right?”]
[“As expected…”]
[“I feel sorry for Nian Nian in advance.”]
Pei Shinian was sound asleep under his blanket, vaguely feeling a light in front of him. He drowsily opened his eyes and met the gaze of the man staring at him by the bedside.
The man had stubble, and there seemed to be no sign of life in his eyes. He said in a very low voice, “Leader, get up for work.”
“…”
Pei Shinian thought he was still dreaming, his eyes stared blankly for a few seconds.
Then, with a loud “damn,” he suddenly bounced backward and rolled off the other side directly to the floor.
[“Hahaha, lol, did Nian Nian just fly up?”]
[“So funny, the director is not human, haha.”]
Fully awakened, Pei Shinian sat on the floor, staring at director Cui with confusion. He was utterly speechless. “director Cui, do you need something?”
Director Cui stood up and said coldly, “Congratulations, you failed the wake-up task and gained a valuable experience in public welfare. Now, depart to deliver milk to the forty-nine elderly people in the village.”
“Forty-nine households, seven people for each, not too many.” Pei Shinian sighed and rubbed his face while sitting on the floor. He looked up and asked, “Have they all woken up?”
Director Cui said, “You are enough.”
“?” Pei Shinian was puzzled, “What do you mean?”
“Your employees have all completed the wake-up task,” Director Cui smiled and said.
Pei Shinian: “????”
[“?????”]
[“Oh, this…”]
[“Alright, let’s feel sorry for Nian Nian for another minute.”]
After being dazed for a while, Pei Shinian finally regained his senses and hesitated, “They all completed the task? And only I have to deliver the milk?”
Director Cui: “Yes.”
Pei Shinian: “……..”
[“Hahaha, I’m laughing so hard I might throw up.”]
[“The employees are too sly, doing tasks secretly without the leader!”]
[“Pei Shinian: Love is always misplaced.”]
[“Don’t cry, Nian Nian! We’re here for you!”]
Pei Shinian took a deep breath and closed his eyes in despair.
When he opened his eyes again, there was a dark glint in Pei Shinian’s eyes as he chuckled, “Alright.”
…
At eight o’clock in the morning, everyone started to wake up.
Song Jianchu still got up as usual to make breakfast for the employees, even though he wasn’t the leader today.
Mu Ye helped beside him, although he couldn’t be of much assistance.
Today, Mu Ye was in a very good mood after waking up and started chewing gum again, sticking close to Song Jianchu as he watched him fry eggs.
Mu Ye lazily said, “Chu Chu, I want heart-shaped eggs.”
[“Having dog food early in the morning, I’m the happiest dog in the world.”]
[“Hehe, feeling content.”]
[“Son, make heart-shaped eggs for him quickly!”]
Song Jianchu said, “I don’t have a mold.”
Mu Ye asked regretfully, “Can you make them for me when we go back home?”
The camera teacher, expressionless, hid in the corner, filming the scene. Song Jianchu’s face remained calm as he softly answered, “Sure.”
Mu Ye affectionately kissed his cheek, saying, “Chu Chu, you’re so good.”
Song Jianchu calmly cracked eggs into the pan.
[“Hehe, Chu Chu is so good, hehehe.”]
[“Call him ‘wife’!!!”]
[“Mu Ye, you really act like a piece of gum.”]
[“Some top singer is really clingy.”]
[“Good morning, Mu Candy~”]
[“What’s with this ‘Mu Candy’ haha.”]
The other four employees also woke up and saw the affectionate couple in the kitchen, so they wisely didn’t disturb them.
Bai Xingyu took the coffee passed to him by Lu Sheng and looked at him with displeasure, trying to provoke him with his eyes.
Lu Sheng didn’t accept his eye challenge and calmly sat beside him.
Bai Xingyu reluctantly withdrew his gaze and sat on the dining chair, drinking coffee to wake up. He asked casually, “Who went to deliver the milk this morning?”
[“Guess.”]
[“Affected.”]
[“I’ll be sad if you say it.”]
“I don’t know, but the two of us didn’t go,” Sheng Yi held his coffee and uncomfortably moved his neck, “Xiao Yu, I think I slept with a stiff neck.”
Rong Yu stood behind him and kneaded his neck, saying, “Stop moving.”
Bai Xingyu looked around, “Is it just Pei Shinian who didn’t do the task?”
Mu Ye brought the fried eggs and toasted bread to the table, saying, “If he’s not proactive, there’s nothing we can do.”
Sheng Yi showed some pity, “Teacher Pei has a big heart.”
Bai Xingyu sipped his coffee, cynically mocking, “This poor kid.”
Song Jianchu took off his apron, sat beside Mu Ye, and asked the director, “Hasn’t Teacher Pei finished delivering the milk?”
Bai Xingyu felt a bit sorry for this foolish younger brother and clicked his tongue, “He left at half past four, and he still hasn’t finished? How many households does he need to deliver to?”
“Not many, forty-nine households,” Director Cui said, “He got lost in the village.”
Everyone: “…”
Sheng Yi: “Ah, this…”
Just as the words fell, an electric cart stopped outside the door, and Pei Shinian, helmet off and looking half-dead, walked in with a black eye.
“Good morning, everyone,” Pei Shinian smiled, “It’s another beautiful day.”
[“The smile of a wronged soul.”]
[“Nian Nian, stop smiling; it’s a bit scary.”]
[“Is the child sulking?”]
Song Jianchu looked puzzled at the person standing at the door, sensing that something was off with him.
Bai Xingyu said, exasperated, “Are you dumb? How can you get lost while delivering milk? Come over and eat.”
Pei Shinian washed his hands and sat down, looking cheerful, “It’s really nice. Doing a good deed early in the morning makes you feel refreshed.”
Bai Xingyu: “Are you alright?”
Mu Ye praised, “The elderly people in the village will remember you.”
Pei Shinian said happily, “Yes, although I didn’t see many of the elderly, I greeted all the chickens and ducks they raised, and they’re all doing fine.”
[“Hahaha.”]
[“Isn’t it too early for the elderly to be awake?”]
[“Why does it sound so sad?”]
Song Jianchu looked confused, gazing at the person opposite who seemed even more abnormal now. He held the bread in his hand for a long time without eating.
Mu Ye took the bread from him and added the fried egg and vegetables for him.
“What’s on the agenda for today, boss?” Bai Xingyu asked after finishing breakfast.
Pei Shinian took out a prepared grouping table and began to explain, “Song Jianchu and Lu Shen are together, in charge of grazing.”
Song Jianchu slowly turned his head and made eye contact with Lu Shen, who he had hardly spoken to before.
Song Jianchu: “…….”
“Bai Xingyu and Sheng Yi are together, in charge of feeding.”
Sheng Yi gave Bai Xingyu an awkward but polite smile.
“Rong Yu and Mu Ye are together, in charge of by-products.”
Mu Ye looked at Song Jianchu with reluctance.
[“Oh no.”]
[“This grouping is a bit peculiar.”]
[“Absolutely, Teacher Pei is indeed you.”]
[And what about Teacher Lu… What do I do? I’m already embarrassed for my son.”]
[This is the most challenging day in Mu Candy’s life.”]
“I’ll still be in charge of the tourists,” Pei Shinian looked contentedly at everyone and said, “After breakfast, we can get to work. I wish you all a pleasant collaboration with your new partners.”
Everyone: “…”
Since the fourth season of the variety show recording, the employees had gotten used to their fixed partners. Suddenly changing the groups made everyone feel quite uncomfortable.
After finishing breakfast, Song Jianchu prepared to go with Lu Shen to graze the sheep.
Mu Ye held onto his hand tightly, as if it were a life-or-death separation, and said with sadness, “Remember to think of me.”
Lu Shen stood by, and Song Jianchu felt like he was being scrutinized by an elder. He awkwardly tried to pull his hand back and said, “Yes, you also do your best.”
Mu Ye didn’t let go, gazing at him. “Make sure to come to see me when you have free time.”
“Okay,” Song Jianchu tried to withdraw his hand again, “Once I’m done here, I’ll come to help you.”
“You must come,” Mu Ye said, “Remember to find the leader of the sheep; it will be faster.”
Song Jianchu finally managed to pull his hand free and put it in his pocket. “Yes, I remember.”
Mu Ye looked at Lu Shen and said, “Take good care of Chu Chu.”
Lu Shen remained expressionless.
Bai Xingyu and Sheng Yi were ready to leave. As they passed by Lu Shen, Bai Xingyu casually said, “Finally got rid of a big burden. It feels liberating.”
Lu Shen turned his head and coldly stared at him.
Bai Xingyu raised an eyebrow challengingly, “What are you looking at? Any objections?”
Lu Shen calmly withdrew his gaze.
Sheng Yi waved to Rong Yu and said with regret, “Rong, say hello to the cows for me.”
Rong Yu reminded him, “Don’t cause trouble for Teacher Bai.”
Bai Xingyu smiled, “Don’t worry; there isn’t much hard work for us.”
Rong Yu nodded, “Please take care.”
Pei Shinian stood behind them with a chilly smile, interrupting the reluctant partings of the three pairs, “Let’s start, everyone. Let’s get going.”