A travel itinerary that includes a medical check-up . The first stop upon arrival at the destination:...
A travel itinerary that includes a medical check-up.
The first stop upon arrival at the destination: a health screening centre. Does that work?
Tang Xi had been working for quite some time and considered herself fairly professional when it came to tourism.
But when she heard this, she was still involuntarily stunned.
Looking at Bao Ruanruan, she suddenly felt a kind of proud 'old-mother' emotion.
What a refreshingly unusual angle!
Since her 'daughter' dared to think, she mustn't discourage her.
"Well, it's not completely impossible."
Tang Xi praised her first, going against her conscience.
"Teacher Bao, your idea is very good."
"But generally, medical tourism is done in areas with more advanced healthcare."
Farm-stay destinations like Hengshan Village were usually places where people from big cities go to relax in the countryside.
They wanted to enjoy nature's 'fresh air' during this two-day, one-night trip.
If city residents needed a medical check-up, they could easily have one on any typical day in their own city.
There was no need to add a health screening to a farm stay trip.
"Because we only have two days and one night, the time is very limited. We should let everyone experience the rural scenery and pastoral features that cities lack."
Bao Ruanruan let out an 'ah' and said, "That's true."
[Actually, it's fine—everything's free. If there's a check-up included, I'll just send my mom, hahaha!]
[Yeah, I'll sign my parents up for the health check!]
In the scrolling comments, the generosity of the 'distinguished VIP viewers' was on full display.
After finishing her explanation, Tang Xi worried about dampening Bao Ruanruan's enthusiasm and carefully watched her expression.
But Bao Ruanruan only furrowed her little brows and wasn't discouraged.
"Then we won't include it in the two-day, one-night travel package."
"Could it be given out as a five-million-follower benefit on my Weibo?"
Bao Ruanruan clenched her fist and lightly tapped her palm📹.
Tang 'Mom-fan' Xi: "!"
[!!!]
Chen Feng, who was still secretly watching the livestream: "!!"
Bao Ruanruan's Weibo follower count had reached 4.91 million.
When she first hit one million followers, Chen Feng told her to do some fan-benefit interactions whenever she reached a milestone in her follower count.
Five million was a major milestone.
He had reminded her early on to think about what form this event should take.
Bao Ruanruan hadn't been able to come up with anything.
With too many recent engagements, she didn't feel like doing a livestream at home at all.
Because livestreaming required being real.
And the real her only wants to lie flat at home.
If she just lay flat for fans to watch, how could that count as a benefit?
But today, Bao Ruanruan finally had an idea.
"Sister Tang, could you give me the contact details of your company's HR department? Could my fans be registered as family-and-friends beneficiaries of your company?"
Tang Xi: "……!"
[So lively and booming! Mom fans, raise your hands!]
[Awoo! Mommy is touched, my daughter remembered me!]
[I haven't had a health check this year—signing up!]
[I'm laughing myself to death… this fan benefit… from today onwards, I have a new batch of family members → Jingtian Tourism employees.]
The other three members of the Blue Team were utterly shocked. This 'fan benefit' had greatly broadened their field of vision.
In that instant, Qu Feifei felt that compared to Bao Ruanruan, she had a guilty conscience and fell far short.
Her fans called themselves her family.
But she had never thought of letting her fans, who were like her family, go for health check-ups.
Lu Wenhao and Zhen Xuan—two blunt, thick lines1 guys—were having their understanding of 'what idols should do for fans' completely rewritten.
Chen Feng, who had been sneaking a peek at the screen, suddenly grabbed his phone.
"Boss, what should we do?"
"Should we organise health check-ups for her fans too?"
This is completely unheard of!
An idol inviting fans to get health check-ups… as a benefit!
"…Have the health check centre release a Bao Ruanruan fan-exclusive discounted link."
Chen Feng nodded, but something happened before he could hang up.
Qu Feifei timidly raised her hand in the livestream. "Can my fans join, too?"
Chen Feng: "…!"
Hey, you're not one of ours.
That's not how things are done.
Zhen Xuan and Lu Wenhao exchanged a glance and signed up too. "Take us along."
Chen Feng: "…………"
After a long pause, Xue Jing added, "Have the health check centre make… four fan-exclusive links."
Half an hour later:
BaoRuanruanStudioV posted an official Weibo update.
[Huijian Health Check Centre is offering Bao Ruanruan fans an exclusive 288-yuan health check package. Product link below…]
[Please stay rational and purchase according to your needs.]
[Bao Ruanruan Studio does not charge any promotional fees or intermediary markup for this product. This promotion is purely a friendly recommendation by Miss Bao Ruanruan.]
One hour later:
The studios of the three Blue Team artists also released their own promotional copy.
The fans of all four artists were buzzing with excitement, dizzy with joy.
Who would have thought that just by watching a variety show, their favourite celebrities would take care of their whole family's annual health check?
[My company health check is free, but I have to pay if I buy one for my parents. I was just thinking about how to get a good deal.]
[So happy—our company only does check-ups once every two years, and I didn't get my turn this year~]
Bao Ruanruan's personal Weibo account quickly reposted two articles:
#Doctors teach you which health check items you need—and which you don't #
#How to choose a health check package#
[Our kiddo is reminding us again—saving this, I'll read it carefully~]
[So that's how it is. For someone young and strong like me, 288 is enough. For my parents, though, I'll need to add more items!]
[My stomach feels uncomfortable, then I'll buy the 288 group deal and add an on-site Helicobacter pylori test as well~]
In the director's car, Zheng Mingchang glanced at the live comments, then at Weibo.
His expression changed again and again.
Bao Ruanruan is good in every way.
It's just that she costs the show a bit too much.
'Taking Dream as the Horse' had once again—yet again—turned into a shopping livestream show.
He had previously forbidden her from bringing branded items onto the show, thinking the problem had been solved.
Who would've thought today she'd even bring medical check-up products!
She was totally uncontrollable!
"Switch the camera to the red team."
Zheng Mingchang waved his hand helplessly.
After all, this health check centre hadn't paid the programme any advertising fees, so allowing it to take up screen time was out of the question.
However, after waving his hand and issuing the order, he discovered that the monitor's live feed was still on Bao Ruanruan.
Zheng Mingchang looked up at his assistant.
Usually, a single wave of his hand would cause the camera to switch between the Red and Blue teams.
But today, even moving his lips was useless!
He stood up and saw that his assistant was also lowering his head, looking at his phone.
Zheng Mingchang raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Chatting?"
Good heavens! Chatting during work—caught red-handed!
"I'm booking the health check, 288! Don't interrupt; I'm about to place the order..."
"Ah, Director Zheng!"
The assistant flushed red.
But he immediately followed up with another sentence.
"Director Zheng, should I also book one for your wife and kids? Our TV station doesn't cover family check-ups."
Zheng Mingchang: "!"
People's hearts—damn it—have completely fallen apart!
By the time the camera switched to the Red Team, 'Taking Dream' already had four neatly lined-up trending topics on Weibo.
They were right on Tang Yuxin's heels; she had just snagged the #1 trending spot.
They were all lined up in formation:
— Tang Yuxin posts late-night snack fan benefits
— Bao Ruanruan posts health check fan benefits
— Lu Wenhao posts health check fan benefits
— Zhen Xuan…
— Qu Feifei…
It was enough to make Director Zheng Mingchang laugh through tears—the topics barely related to the show itself, yet it still broke out of the circle2.
But to passersby, it was simply laughable and exasperating.
[D@mn, I thought Weibo had broken.]
[I thought I'd opened my son's weekly diary homework—Sunday, I was really happy; Monday, I was really happy; Tuesday, I… 23333]
[Who came up with today's trending titles—are we playing copy-paste without any distortion here?!]
[Oh my God, what's going on? Is the health check centre rushing to meet year-end sales targets or what?]
All the passersby were dazed and curious, almost thinking that today was Global Health Check Day.
But after checking, it turned out this 'holiday' didn't even exist at all—what a scam!
Everyone cursed their way into the trending searches, wanting to criticise those celebrities who bought trending spots over sesame and mung-bean-sized matters3.
If you're going to buy trending spots, fine—but don't use copy-paste tricks and recycled routines!
But then…
[He-tui! I wasted five seconds reading the headlines and then three whole minutes clicking into four trending posts just to see what was different!]
[I thought about it and decided I couldn't come here for nothing—I had to order the 288 package before leaving! Now I've bought four 288 health check packages for the whole family… it feels so good!]
[Grass mud horse🔗—this marketing is actually so… heartfelt. Wuwuwu, what kind of 'jumping-off-a-building price4' is this? Huijian Health Check Centre has never given a discount, right? I ordered instantly!]
[I was ready to pull out my ten-meter-long broadsword—but oh my god, luckily I stopped myself in time. Bao Ruanruan, I'm definitely becoming your fan.]
[There's no way I'm not taking advantage of this deal!]
[The four trending topics lined up together were really well done—keep it up next time! @BaoRuanruan, will we fans still get discounts next year?]
[I'm almost embarrassed by enjoying all these fan benefits. Let me check in and follow all four of you.]
[I've followed all four celebrities. Next time there's any perk, you must notify me! From today on, I'm your iron fan5!]
In an instant, the Weibo follower counts of the four members of the Blue Team shot up rapidly.
Bao Ruanruan saw the most significant increase, gaining 100,000 followers in just half a day.
After delving into the trending topics and carefully watching behind-the-scenes clips from the livestream, people realised that it was actually Bao Ruanruan who had initiated the medical check-up for her fans.
Even casual passersby couldn't help but feel goodwill towards her.
After all, celebrities who genuinely thought about doing something for their fans were few and far between.
[They all benefit the fans—so why is Tang Yuxin, an award-winning actress, so underwhelming?]
Tang Yuxin, who had just finished filming, saw thousands of new comments on her Weibo and felt a bit comforted.
Buying trending searches was still useful. During these days when she was being made to look ugly as a punishment from the system, seeing everyone's praise served as a form of emotional comfort for her.
However, when Tang Yuxin clicked in and saw the latest comments, she couldn't help rubbing her eyes.
[@TangYuxin, releasing poison late at night6 at 11:30 PM—is that supposed to count as a fan benefit?]
[The Best Actress eats her late-night snack at Shile Restaurant—188 per person, impressive. Why not consider offering the fans a restaurant discount? This kid is hungry.]
Tang Yuxin: "?"
Do you people have any manners?
You even want me to treat you?
[Sigh, the difference in benefits these days is huge.]
[Exactly… if only every celebrity were like Bao Ruanruan.]
[In this round, as far as I'm concerned, the Best Actress lost to Bao Ruanruan.]
Tang Yuxin: "!!!"
The variety show 'Taking Dream' was still ongoing.
The Red Team was still working hard to earn money today.
Lan Zhi and her three teammates were working part-time on a film crew in Jiangcheng.
They worked as production assistants and set helpers.
They also made cameo appearances as extras and reposted promotional ads for the crew on Weibo.
Each person received another five thousand in payment.
A total of 20,000 was credited to the account.
At last, this amount equalled one round of income from the Blue Team's vaccine promotion.
Zheng Mingchang felt relieved. Watching the four members of the Red Team work so hard until they were sweating, while still encouraging one another, had created a warm, harmonious atmosphere. A smile slowly appeared on his face.
This scene was the correct way to experience a slow-paced variety show.
He glanced at the Blue Team.
When he discovered that they had stopped focusing on health check-ups, he agreed to switch the programme's camera back to them.
But as soon as the camera cut over—
The four members of the Blue Team were seen sitting or standing beside an office worker, listening to her explanation regarding travel route planning techniques.
Before long, a woman with her hair tied up in a bun hurried over.
"Teachers."
"Hello, everyone. I'm an employee from the Human Resources Department at Jingtian International."
She looked at Bao Ruanruan, wearing an expression that suggested she wasn't sure whether to speak up.
[? What's wrong?]
[Is there a problem with the health check-up? Don't tell me that! I just placed my order.]
Zheng Mingchang: "……"
But very soon, the HR colleague began to speak.
"Because the Huijian Health Check Centre couldn't get in touch with you, teachers, they called us instead."
All four members of the Blue Team froze for a moment, shifting away from their focused positions in front of Tang Xi's computer screen.
"Looking for us?" Zhen Xuan asked in surprise.
"Yes, they want to sponsor your show's two-day, one-night Hengshan Village travel project."
"!"
Bao Ruanruan's dark eyes were filled with surprise.
The other three members of the Blue Team were also completely dumbfounded.
What had they just heard?
[! Another sponsorship?]
Zhen Xuan couldn't help but interject, "Sponsoring us? Do you want us to shoot a promotional video for your health check centre or something?"
The HR colleague smiled and shook her head.
"No need."
[!]
"To thank you for supporting Huijian's philosophy of universal health check-ups and early prevention and treatment, Huijian Health Check is willing to contribute fifty thousand yuan to subsidise your thousand-person wellness trip to Hengshan Village."
Blue Team: "……"
Do free meat buns really fall from the sky?
Thanks for asking—yes, they do.
[! D@mn, this is awesome!]
[I'm laughing myself to death—how does the Blue Team make money wherever they go?!]
[Kiddo Ruan: "I really never thought about making money! But the money keeps chasing after me~"]
"Twenty thousand, two hundred thousand, fifty thousand—we've got two hundred and seventy thousand now."
Zhen Xuan was smiling so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
They came to study, but unexpectedly, they even made money.
"If the budget is 300 yuan per person, we're only short 30,000 now."
Qu Feifei was pretty quick at mental arithmetic.
Zheng Mingchang, sitting in the director's vehicle: "……"
Happiness, it always keeps its distance from me.
From that point on, things really became much easier for the Blue Team.
The massive rock of 'making money' that had been weighing on their minds was mostly gone in one stroke. Everyone felt relaxed and could finally focus on studying and listening to Tang Xi's explanation of customised travel routes.
In the livestream, Tang Xi—the devoted 'mom fan'—was caught on camera. She quietly turned her head to look at Bao Ruanruan beside her, whose skin was in excellent condition, and her heart wavered.
——— Her precious daughter is the best!
——— She also wants to join her daughter on this wellness trip!
But Bao Ruanruan wanted to paddle water7.
She shook her thermos slightly. "I'll go get some hot water."
Tang Xi immediately stood up.
If her 'daughter' was going to drink water, then she, the 'mother', must accompany her.
"I'll take you to the pantry, Teacher Bao."
As soon as they moved, Qu Feifei stood up too, and the other two guys decided they needed to use the restroom as well.
The entire Blue Team headed towards the pantry together.
The livestream camera followed along as well.
[Name an idiom.]
[A hen leading her chicks8… our Kiddo Ruan looks like the leading hen.]
[Hahaha, I knew girls go to the bathroom together, but I didn't realise guys also like holding hands and going together!]
[Brother Lu, Zhen Zhen, show a bit more manliness—why do you look like besties exchanging handkerchiefs9?]
Bao Ruanruan had long held the C-position10 in the Blue Team.
Following the 'vaccine + 200,000' incident in the previous episode, she became the team's strategist by default.
And today, with both the health check-up fan benefits and a sponsorship of 50,000 yuan, she had practically become the Blue Team's sea-stabilising divine needle11.
The other three gradually began to rely on her.
The moment she left, they felt insecure!
Even going to the pantry had to be done together~
But it didn't take long for Bao Ruanruan, with a thermos in hand, to have her attention completely captured by the spacious, well-stocked, and spotless pantry of Jingtian Travel.
There were two small sets of tables and chairs.
All around them were tea-brewing counters.
There was also a coffee machine and a water dispenser.
Coffee beans, Tieguanyin📹, Da Hong Pao📹, pu'er tea📹, chrysanthemum, goji berries—all sealed in transparent glass jars.
Chocolates and energy bars were also available in case employees got hungry in the afternoon.
Next to these stood tall and short refrigerators, stocked with juice, mineral water and ice cream.
What kind of earthly paradise is this?
"Teacher Bao, what would you like to drink?"
Tang Xi casually swept her hand, circling a large area.
"It's the weekend, and the auntie isn't here—otherwise there'd even be red bean soup this afternoon."
Was it that red bean soup that nourishes the blood and boosts vitality?
Bao Ruanruan's eyes were practically sparkling.
"Sister Tang, are you still hiring full-time staff?"
"Do you think I'd be suitable?"
Tang Xi: "!"
The three members of the Blue Team: "!"
[Hahaha!]
[Ruanruan is applying for a job online.]
[Jingtian Travel—honestly, I'd be tempted too. I'm going to ask a headhunter right now if they have any vacancies.]
[+1 The benefits are really good. Do you need tour guides? I have a tour guide licence.]
[I majored in accounting and finance, and I have CFA and CPA certifications. @Jingtian, if the boss is here, please take a look at me!]
[So we're competing now, huh? I'm studying for an MBA—if the salary is one million yuan a year, I'm in! @Boss, do you need any management talent?]
Chen Feng, silently lurking and watching the screen, almost shed the tears of a prophet12.
He knew it: Xiao Baozi had a divine-beast constitution13.
She either sends someone off or carries them straight to success.
If humans receive the blessing of a divine beast, they should be grateful in return.
It was just like fulfilling a vow.
Chen Feng picked up the phone on the desk and dialled.
"Brother Xue, boss—Xiao Baozi is advertising for our company online. If you don't sponsor her with fifty or a hundred thousand, will your conscience hurt?"
"……………No."
Chen Feng: "!"
You evil capitalist—you really have no heart!
"Have them put together a wellness tour route for Hengshan Village and list it on the Jingtian platform. I'll fund it with three hundred thousand."
Chen Feng froze for a moment, then immediately grinned.
"Sure."
Inside the office on the 13th floor.
"What? We got another three hundred thousand in sponsorship? But we only needed thirty thousand!"
Zhen Xuan was stunned.
Bao Ruanruan was drinking tea, blowing on it before each sip.
She looked so relaxed and at ease that she didn't seem to be out on a mission for a variety show at all.
"So… that's an extra 270,000?"
She blinked.
The three Blue Team members: "……"
Listen to that girl talk. Does that sound like something a human would say?
[Pfft! Never would've expected this.]
[Kiddo Ruan: "Then what should I do? Should I give the sponsor some change?"]
[Hahaha—does a sugar daddy even get change? I'm dying! Offering thirty thousand must have been too embarrassing for Jingtian.]
[Looks like Jingtian Travel really has style and status, hohoho]
The livestream continued, but Director Zheng Mingchang was already starting to feel suffocated.
He soon saw Bao Ruanruan using the sponsor-provided phone to make a call on camera.
Soon, he could hear the girl's soft, youthful voice.
It seemed as though her voice had sped up the rate at which he was losing his hair.
"Xiao Xiao, do you still need money on your side right now? We have an extra 270,000 here—do you want it?"
[Pfft!]
[Holy crap! They've finished all of the Red Team's tasks!]
[The Red Team members are still 'moving bricks' at the neighbouring production crew—they're probably crying tears of joy by now.]
["Xiao Xiao, Bao Bao is here to save you!"]
"You made 30,000? Perfect, then—we've raised a total of 600,000. Wrap it up!"
Bao Ruanruan was actually pretty good at math.
"So, what does our Blue Team do next?"
Bao Ruanruan straightened her little face.
"We're going to test whether a two-day, one-night trip is enjoyable for the audience."
[…]
[Isn't that just going out to have fun? 2333]
[Bao: "Don't expose me."]
The other three members of the blue team all felt a bit embarrassed.
"Wouldn't this be inappropriate?"
Lu Wenhao, who rarely showed rationality, began to think logically.
"We just received sponsorship from the travel company—shouldn't we take this more seriously? The four of us haven't done anything yet, and we're already going out to have fun…"
Bao Ruanruan blinked. "I'm very serious."
Lu Wenhao: "……"
Bao Ruanruan's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she put down her thermos and clasped her hands behind her back.
"Our task is still very demanding. If we leave now, it'll be afternoon by the time we reach Yurong Mountain."
"We won't be able to 'test the poison14' on the lunch on behalf of a thousand viewers anymore."
The corner of Lu Wenhao's mouth twitched.
[Bao Bao's willingness to 'test the poison14' with such selfless dedication really moves us.]
And just like that, the matter was settled.
Employee Tang Xi would accompany them on a two-day, one-night trip to Yurong Mountain.
Employee Tang Xi was going crazy with joy inside.
Although she had already turned into a 'screaming chicken', she still had to restrain herself and continue acting like a professional local guide.
They had chartered a 42-seater coach bus for the trip from Jiangcheng.
"Will the audience also be riding this same model of bus when they travel later?"
With her hands behind her back, Bao Ruanruan walked around the bus to inspect it.
Tang Xi replied, "Yes. These are the high-quality buses we frequently work with, provided by this company. The drivers are all very experienced."
The moment she heard the smooth sound of the driver pressing the accelerator, Bao Ruanruan's little face relaxed.
She asked the driver for his licence, took a look at it, and nodded in satisfaction.
She took out her little notebook.
—— Vehicle quality: pass.
"The fuel tank is in good condition with no gasoline smell inside the vehicle."
"The tyres are about 80% new."
"The driver… a veteran with 23 years of driving experience."
"Safe."
[Hahaha! Xiao Bao, not bad at all!]
[As expected, you're taking this really seriously and making sure the quality is good for us!]
[Do you dare show me the licence plate?]
Lu Wenhao raised an eyebrow.
He was used to Bao Ruanruan's antics.
Zhen Xuan, who usually trained intensely and had no time to watch variety shows, felt his horizons had been broadened.
He gave a thumbs-up. "That's impressive, Sister Ruanruan."
The way he addressed her had levelled up again.
It had gone from 'Teacher Ruanruan' to something more intimate.
Bao Ruanruan waved it off, playing down her achievements and refusing the credit.
"It's nothing—this is just what a 'poison tester15' like me is supposed to do."
After getting on the bus and sitting down, Bao Ruanruan noticed PD Liu Qiu gesturing to her.
She leaned over, looking confused.
PD Liu Qiu said anxiously, "The Director sent a message hoping you can interact more with the audience while on the bus."
The trip was expected to take two hours.
The Director was genuinely concerned that every time the livestream cut to the Blue Team, everyone would be sleeping on the bus.
[Ruan: "What interaction? Aren't I only come to play?"]
[hhhh I'm looking forward to Ruanruan playing with me through the screen~]
"Interact more with the audience?"
Bao Ruanruan understood.
PD Liu Qiu had a bad feeling about this.
The next second, Bao Ruanruan turned towards the livestream camera.
Her fair face lifted into a smile that was three parts elegance, three parts professionalism, three parts cuteness, and one part caution.
"This journey is expected to last one and a half days, with a budget of 300 yuan.
Our four Blue Team members will wholeheartedly provide you with a thorough 'travel-on-your-behalf'——experiential service."
"If, during the journey, you have any questions or concerns you'd like us to verify on your behalf, please feel free to contact us…"
Bao Ruanruan paused, then turned her fair, glowing face towards the program PD.
"Our production team's official Weibo—'TakingDreamAsHorseV'."
Liu Qiu: "!"
"Now, our bus will depart from Jiangcheng. The current time is 10:35 AM."
"Please fasten your seatbelts."
After speaking, Bao Ruanruan nodded in satisfaction.
"Let's set off~"
[Wow!]
[Ruanruan's flight-attendant-style lines are amazing!]
[So excited, throwing flowers, we're off!]
[Watching my daughter go on a spring outing is so joyful—hide me in the suitcase and take me along!]
Yurong Mountain was a place Qu Feifei knew well, though the memories weren't pleasant.
But, for some reason, with Bao Ruanruan on the bus this time, she started to feel hopeful.
The four Blue Team members on the bus soon fell into silence.
Just as Director Zheng had said, without a task, Bao Ruanruan wouldn't move.
And when she didn't move, the Blue Team became like a pool of stagnant water.
PD Liu Qiu forced herself to speak up. "Should we play some games on the bus? Like beat the drum and pass the flower📹?"
"PD, playing games in the vehicle is a bit dangerous..."
Before Bao Ruanruan could say anything, Tang Xi spoke up timidly.
Of course, a 'mom' had to protect her child's safety!
As for playing games… she glanced at Bao Ruanruan, who indeed had already closed her eyes to rest.
Let her sleep!
Still covered in her mask, Tang Xi cleared her throat and suggested, "Why don't I introduce everyone to Yurong Mountain's geography and local customs?"
PD Liu Qiu: "......"
Zheng Mingchang, staring at the monitor: "......"
Yurong Mountain didn't pay any sponsorship fees!
Good grief!
Their variety show had turned into a geography channel again.
[Mom-fans thank this staff sister—let everyone sleep for a bit, they're all tired.]
[Yeah, Feifei was still preparing the New Year stage performance at dawn yesterday.]
[Right, Kiddo Ruan must be tired too; she's already closed her eyes.]
[Let them sleep. Let us watch the Red Team for a while, @Director.]
The audience was remotely commanding the Director—Is this even acceptable?
The camera's survival instinct was strong—by the next second, the livestream had cut to the Red Team.
At 11 AM, the Red Team had just finished their production work.
Happiness fell from the sky16—thanks to the funds earned by the Blue Team, they could rest too.
"Sister Lan, Bao Bao and the others went travelling—shall we go, too?"
Zheng Mingchang: "!"
[Hahahahaha!]
[I'm laughing myself to death…]
[Shut up! They're working!]
When Bao Ruanruan and her group arrived at Yurong Mountain, they settled into a farmhouse courtyard that Tang Xi had arranged beforehand.
They ate home-cooked lunch, prepared by the villagers.
The ingredients were fresh, and the portions were generous.
Once everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, there was no need for Bao Ruanruan or Tang Xi to come up with ideas.
Lu Wenhao and Qu Feifei, who were already familiar with slow-paced variety shows, were able to suggest ideas on their own.
"In the afternoon, we can try our hand at fishing and picking vegetables, as well as feeding the chickens and collecting eggs."
"At night, we'll cook using the ingredients we gathered ourselves."
Qu Feifei was familiar with this place.
Lu Wenhao nodded—it was similar to Hengshan Village.
Zhen Xuan rarely got the chance to go out and play, so everything felt especially novel to him.
"Then let's try everything once."
The Blue Team unanimously approved the suggestion with three votes.
However, it took Bao Ruanruan a moment longer to react.
She didn't express her opinion.
[Kiddo Ruan, a woman who rose to the top of Hengshan Village using wellness knowledge, doesn't need to do these things!]
[Hahaha, son, go teach Xiao Bao—this is the time to repay her kindness!]
[Daughter Feifei, go teach Bao Bao!]
Bao Ruanruan had never done this kind of farm work in Hengshan Village before.
Long-time viewers of Taking Dream knew that all too well.
"Then I'll have to rely on you all to guide me a bit~"
Bao Ruanruan spoke very modestly.
Lu Wenhao's face flushed instantly.
Qu Feifei couldn't help but have her ears turn red as well.
Finally—this was their chance to show what they could do!
"Then let's go fishing first. We'll eat fish tonight."
"Once it gets dark, it won't be very convenient to be near the water."
Qu Feifei suggested, speaking from experience.
Everyone agreed.
The group headed to the small river near the entrance of Yurong Mountain Village.
Qu Feifei had also borrowed the fishing gear, knowing exactly which villager to ask.
Yurong Mountain had already been developing its tourism industry for some time.
Visitors could even rent fishing rods here.
There were handwritten signs by the river that read—'Keep the big ones, release the small; release fish fry'.
When Qu Feifei had worked on a programme here before, she had gone fishing with Han Mo and the others by the river.
As well as the river, there were fish ponds where people could also fish.
However, after trying both, Han Mo's group preferred the more natural fishing experience by the river.
So today, Qu Feifei brought the Blue Team to the river once again.
She also found them some bait: small shrimp raised by local villagers.
Lu Wenhao and Zhen Xuan were instantly interested.
The boys all liked playing with water.
They had loved this kind of thing since childhood.
Immediately, everyone started chattering at once.
"I'll put the bait on!"
"Ah—such good shrimp! Who knows how big a fish we'll catch!"
Bao Ruanruan clasped her hands behind her back and stood by the river, looking around.
It was late November in the mountains, and the autumn air was crisp.
It was a little chilly by the river.
The river wasn't particularly deep where they were standing. In fact, it looked as if the water had receded; she could see the riverbed when she looked down. At most, the water was about one-and-a-half metres deep.
The water was crystal clear; swimming fish and river stones were plainly visible.
There were many pine trees on both sides of the river, their needles carpeting the ground.
The air was exceptionally fresh.
She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with pure, fragrant air.
It felt as though all the car exhaust fumes she had inhaled in the city were being expelled from her body.
Standing there, she felt as though her life had been extended.
This atmosphere felt truly comfortable.
Bao Ruanruan glanced at the three fishing enthusiasts, then clasped her hands behind her back and strolled leisurely along the river.
[! Ruanruan, didn't you agree they'd teach you how to fish?!]
[Kiddo Ruan… pull yourself together! Didn't you promise to experience the joy of fishing in advance for Mommy?!]
[hhhh she only held on for five seconds.]
[Anyway, working is absolutely out of the question.]
[But watching her like this feels really comfortable~~~ Am I the only one who thinks so?]
Bao Ruanruan lifted her snow-white face slightly, opening up her chest.
Her clear eyes narrowed comfortably, half-closed in contentment.
[If there were a bed, I wouldn't doubt for a second that she'd lie down right on the spot.]
That comment had barely flashed across the screen when Bao Ruanruan walked back to her backpack.
She took out a yoga mat.
She laid it flat on the ground.
And lay down right there.
Then she closed her eyes.
[!]
PD Liu Qiu: "!"
Zheng Mingchang: "!"
The three members of the Blue Team hadn't noticed anything yet, still enthusiastically debating whether putting a whole shrimp on the hook was too much.
They didn't realise that Bao Ruanruan had already left their fishing group.
Not to mention that she had already lain down.
Liu Qiu: "……"
This scene rendered her unable to function17.
She hurried over and whispered, "Teacher Bao, are you going to sleep here?"
That scene immediately drew the attention of the Blue Team's fishing group.
Only then did they realise that Bao Ruanruan… had completely collapsed there.
She even looked like a Sleeping Beauty.
Her slender hands were neatly folded over her front.
She looked peaceful (not really), with her sweet pink lips slightly curved upward and her long lashes fully lowered.
"Shh, I'm meditating."
The three from the Blue Team: "!"
With the cameraman, the PD, and the team leader keeping watch, Bao Ruanruan surveyed her surroundings again and felt reassured.
It was time to relax her body and mind.
"Merge into nature. Slow your breathing."
"I'll experience this life-prolonging feeling on behalf of a thousand lucky viewers."
"Don't wake me up."
PD: "!"
You can never wake someone who's using 'meditation' as an excuse to sleep!18.
[Pfft pfft pfft…]
[Don't wake me up, and our friendship will survive.]
[Shh, 13:00–13:30, Kiddo Ruan's nap time.]
[Ahem—if I hadn't seen the comments, I almost would've believed she was really helping us experience longevity.]
[No problem there—sleep is bodily repair, isn't it?]
The three members of the Blue Team exchanged a look, lowered their voices, and continued fishing.
'It's so cold!'
"F*ck—Brother Lu, it's so agile! It drifted away and dodged my pursuit!"
Lu Wenhao shouted, "Wait till I get down there!"
Another round of splashing followed, accompanied by a stream of expletives.
Bao Ruanruan sighed softly and slowly opened her eyes.
She gradually sat up cross-legged.
[My girl was woken up by the noise, 2333]
[Ruan: "How many fish did you catch?" Answer: Zero.]
[Looks like there'll be no fish today (dog head)]
[Got it—next time at a farmhouse stay, never fish. Absolutely impossible to get a bite!]
The live comments exploded with excitement.
Bao Ruanruan stood up and looked towards Lu Wenhao and Zhen Xuan, who were causing utter chaos in the river.
The two of them were bent over, trying to catch fish, but missing every time. In the middle of autumn, their tracksuits were already completely soaked.
Feeling helpless, Bao Ruanruan walked over and held out her hand to Qu Feifei.
"Give me a bucket."
Qu Feifei froze for a moment, then blushingly handed over the completely empty bucket—with not a single fish inside.
"I'm on my period today," Qu Feifei said awkwardly. "Otherwise I'd have gone into the water to catch—"
"No need." Bao Ruanruan took the blue plastic bucket, lifted it by the handle, and gave it a light swing.
Qu Feifei blinked. "Huh? Then I'll go and cook two chickens?"
Bao Ruanruan shook her head and walked towards the river with the bucket.
She waved her right hand at the two flailing boys in the water.
"Stop."
Lu Wenhao and Zhen Xuan turned to look at her, confused.
They only saw Bao Ruanruan squat down.
She then gripped a tree trunk by the riverbank and stared at the water's surface.
As she held her breath, they were left puzzled.
Whoosh—like wind and lightning, she bent low and whipped the bucket downward into the river!
In an instant, the bucket reappeared from the water.
From inside came the frantic splashing and rolling sounds!
Bao Ruanruan glanced down.
Then she tilted the bucket slightly towards the camera.
The camera clearly captured two large fish thrashing inside!
Each one appeared to be over twenty centimetres long.
"Is this enough?"
The three people of the Blue Team with no output whatsoever: "!"
On-site cameramen & PDs: "!"
[!!!]
Director Zheng stared at the monitor, speechless.
He had always thought she was just a salted fish19.
But now he had discovered that she was a dragon20!
She didn't know farm work?
Heh—sorry about that.
She was only… pretending.
Author's Note:
Ruanruan: Not showing your move is the safest strategy. Who understands me?
Footnotes Full List
- 粗线条 (cū xiàntiáo): Carefree, insensitive to details, not emotionally perceptive.
- 出圈 (chū quān): Internet slang meaning for going viral beyond the original audience.
- 芝麻绿豆小事 (zhīma lǜdòu xiǎo shì): An idiom meaning something extremely trivial or insignificant.
- 跳楼价 (tiào lóu jià): Slang for an unbelievably low price, implying desperation-level discounts.
- 铁粉 (tiě fěn): Means hardcore/die-hard fan.
- 深夜放毒 (shēn yè fàng dú): Slang for posting tempting food content at night, making viewers hungry.
- 划水 (huá shuǐ): Slang meaning: To slack off, do the bare minimum, or avoid effort.
- 母鸡带小鸡 (mǔ jī dài xiǎo jī): A metaphor for one person guiding or shepherding a group, often humorously or affectionately.
- 手帕交 (shǒupà jiāo): Old-fashioned term for very close friends, often used teasingly for excessive intimacy.
- C位 (C wèi): The most important or spotlight role in a group.)
- 定海神针 (dìng hǎi shén zhēn): Another name for jīngūbàng [金箍棒], the Monkey King's golden cudgel. Figuratively, it refers to a core figure who keeps everything stable and under control.
- 先知者的泪水 (xiānzhī zhě de lèishuǐ): A metaphor for someone whose prediction came true, mixed with irony and helpless pride.
- 神兽体质 (shénshòu tǐzhì): Slang used in web fiction to describe a person with supernatural luck, chaos-inducing charisma, or plot-breaking influence.
- 试毒 (shì dú): Metaphorically means being the first to try something risky or unknown, often jokingly used for food or experiences.
- 试毒员 (shì dú yuán): literally "poison tester"; internet slang meaning someone who tries things first to see if they're good or bad.
- 喜从天降 (xǐ cóng tiān jiàng): unexpected good fortune.
- 整不会了 (zhěng bù huì le): internet slang meaning "so overwhelmed you don't know how to react anymore."
- Parody of a well-known saying: 你永远叫不醒一个装睡的人 (nǐ yǒngyuǎn jiào bù xǐng yí gè zhuāng shuì de rén): "You can never wake someone who's pretending to sleep." While this saying describes a physical act, it is almost always used as a metaphor for someone's stubbornness or wilful ignorance.
- 咸鱼 (xiányú): slang for someone lazy or unambitious.
- 是条龙 (shì tiáo lóng) — metaphor for hidden greatness.
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