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Chapter 53: I Didn't Expect Teacher Wen To Be Able To Tell Cold Jokes

Ruan Jinghong held the business card that Xiao Qingming had just given her in one hand, while being dragged by Wen Jin in the other. She stumbled out a long way, and the pressure on her wrist gradually lessened.

Seeing that Wen Jin finally stopped rushing, Ruan Jinghong, who lacked exercise, slightly panted while examining the business card she had just received.

This card in her hand was different from the usual formal printed business cards. The name was handwritten in an artistic font, without excessive titles. Next to it, a row of adorable and naive little penguins was hand-drawn, marching in line.

Is this the taste of an artist? Ruan Jinghong looked at the group of penguins on the business card, with a somewhat childish art style, and couldn't help but laugh.

 The clear and melodious laughter, like silver bells, made the surrounding silence even more apparent.

Ruan Jinghong turned back, sensing something, and saw Wen Jin's gaze lingering on the business card in her hand for an unknown period of time.

Ruan Jinghong raised the business card and asked tentatively, "Teacher Wen, would you like this business card?"

"I don't want it." Wen Jin flatly refused.

Ruan Jinghong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that. That's good then. After all, it was a gift from someone else. If Teacher Wen really wants it, I will have to explain it to Sister Xiao later.

Seeing Ruan Jinghong's relieved expression, Wen Jin felt even more frustrated. If only she had just taken the business card earlier instead of going through all this trouble.

Afterwards, the two of them went to the Bryce Clock Tower and the Nicaro Colosseum together, finally ticking off all the designated scenic spots on the program's checklist.

Xiao Chen, seeing that Wen Jin and Ruan Jinghong had completed the program's assigned tasks, immediately took out the walkie-talkie to communicate.

Before long, a van appeared in front of them.

The driver was a staff member from the program team whom they had seen before. As he opened the door, he explained,

"Tonight, Director Wen invites all the guests to have a meal together. Get on board, and I'll take you there."

Don't we have "meal" together every morning?

While Ruan Jinghong silently complained in her mind, she obediently got on the car.

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The van drove along a small road and took everyone to a mountain. 

When they boarded the vehicle, the sky was still quite bright, but now they had coincidentally caught the tail end of the chasing sunset.

The car stopped at a location near the mountaintop. Looking around from here, there were slopes of green and earthy colors alternating and sloping downwards. At this moment, they were all bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun.

There were a few other smaller mountains surrounding this mountain, but their scale was not comparable to the one beneath their feet.

Ruan Jinghong stood at the highest point of this mountaintop, surveying the surroundings. She truly felt a sense of "standing at the peak, overlooking all the other mountains."

Once a person stands high, the air becomes fresh, and the view feels expansive.

Ruan Jinghong closed her eyes, facing the wind, indulging in the breath of nature.

Wen Jin stood beside her, using her fingers to tidy up Ruan Jinghong's hair that was slightly disheveled by the wind. "Do you like it here?"

Ruan Jinghong nodded, "Mm, I really like this liberating air. It feels like both body and mind are immersed in the wind. Even if it wasn't for filming the variety show, this place is worth visiting."

Wen Jin patted Ruan Jinghong's head, smiled, and didn't say much. She quietly made notes in her mind.

Led by the driver, the group walked to the designated dinner location at the mountaintop arranged by Director Wen.

A bonfire had already been set up in the central open space, crackling and sparking as the firewood burned..

The first group to reach the mountaintop was not Ruan Jinghong's group, but the duo of Huo Yitong and Jin Ziyi.

Since their separation, the two of them had been tirelessly checking in at every scenic spot. Upon arriving at a location, they would take photos and swiftly move on without any unnecessary small talk.

They perfectly embodied the concept of "as long as there's no interaction, there won't be any awkwardness."

Their professional and efficient approach was quite remarkable.

Jin Ziyi noticed Ruan Jinghong's arrival and subconsciously wanted to greet her. However, she immediately remembered something and withdrew her arm that was halfway raised, turning her head as if she didn't see Ruan Jinghong.

Ruan Jinghong: ...

Was she blaming me for leaving without saying goodbye earlier?

But obviously Teacher Wen said at the time, "The two of them shouldn't be in the mood to care about where we are now".

It was only then that Ruan Jinghong discovered: Sometimes, even Teacher Wen's words may not be 100% correct.

 Not long after Ruan Jinghong's group arrived, Yin Xiang and Zhong Manyun also arrived, and all six guests were now in their respective places.

Along with them came a variety of sliced raw meat, seafood, and snacks that had already been prepared.

Except for the snacks, which were ready-to-eat, everything else was in its most raw state, but it made Ruan Jinghong's appetite grow even stronger.

The location of this place was excellent, nestled by the mountains and waters, with local specialties including livestock raised in the high mountains and fresh seafood from the sea.

 At this mealtime, with delicious food in front of them, it was hard not to be tempted.

The guests began to fill their plates with their favorite dishes.

Even Jin Ziyi, who had been in a "cold war" with Huo Yitong all day, couldn't resist maintaining her attitude any longer.

She walked back and forth next to Huo Yitong with a plate in her hand, quickly piling up a small mountain of empty plates in no time.

Ruan Jinghong held a plate in one hand and a fork in the other. She first picked a few ordinary ingredients and then turned to Wen Jin who was standing by the side to ask.

 "Teacher Wen, shall I grilled a skewer for you? Do you like it spicy?"

"Less chili, please. Thank you." Wen Jin smiled at her.

Looking at the young people from the other two groups, they were all focused on the food on their plates.

With delicious food in front of them, even Yin Xiang and Zhong Manyun, who were previously obsessed with CP hyping, seemed to have temporarily set aside their idol drama. They must have felt tired after acting for several days.

And then looking at her teammate, who is clearly a food lover, but she immediately thought of her before herself.

Wen Jin felt that all her unhappiness from earlier in the day had vanished in an instant.

She looked somewhat smugly at Huo Yitong, who had been ignored the entire time, and gave her a triumphant look.

Huo Yitong, who had been completely ignored by Jin Ziyi, was now being dealt another blow by Wen Jin. If it weren't for the fact that there were several cameras recording the scene, she would have rolled her eyes in response.

Ruan Jinghong's grilling skills were impressive, and before long, a plate full of fragrant meat was ready.

She also grilled five shrimp separately, without adding much chili pepper. She only sprinkled some salt and cumin, and the aroma alone was enough to make one's mouth water.

Ruan Jinghong presented her own achievements in front of Wen Jin and let her choose first.

Wen Jin picked two skewers of meat and one shrimp, chewing them carefully.

The little thing's culinary skills were indeed impressive. It seemed that she had put a lot of effort into "eating" on a regular basis.

Wen Jin's self-cultivation was ingrained in her bones, and even with the most delicious food, her eating manner was extremely graceful.

However, this elegance almost led Ruan Jinghong to misunderstand.

"Teacher, was it not grill well?" 

Ruan Jinghong wondered in her heart. It shouldn't be the case. When we used to have class reunions, everyone loved eating the barbecues I grilled. Could it be an issue with the seasoning here?

Thinking about it, Ruan Jinghong also picked up a skewer of meat and tasted it in her mouth.

It tastes good.

"No, you grilled it wonderfully. However, let's just have a few bites for now to fill our stomachs a bit. Don't rush to eat too much."

Wen Jin stretched out her hand that was not holding the food and patted Ruan Jinghong's head soothingly.

Ruan Jinghong was accustomed to Wen Jin's occasional affectionate gestures, but she couldn't help but wonder: The director rarely treats us to barbecue, so why did she say not to eat too much?

The doubts in Ruan Jinghong's mind were quickly answered. Just as she bit the last piece of meat on the second skewer, a special person appeared.

Wen Duoduo was wearing a dark blue windbreaker, gold-rimmed glasses, and holding a microphone in her hand. She stood beside the bonfire in the middle of the camp.

"Dear guests, welcome to tonight's bonfire party. I am your host, Wen Duoduo." After she finished speaking, she deliberately paused for a moment, waiting for everyone's applause.

Huo Yitong, who has been acting as a human sculpture by the side: …

Jin Ziyi who is eating snacks after finishing the barbecue: …

Yin Xiang, who is grilling happily, Zhong Manyun: …

Ruan Jinghong swallowed the grilled meat in her mouth and quietly asked Wen Jin beside her, "When Director Wen used to film variety shows, did she also personally appear like this?"

Wen Jin lifted the water cup and took a sip. "Yes, she has always had a desire for on-screen performance and seizes every opportunity to personally appear."

The audience below remained indifferent, which made Director Wen feel somewhat embarrassed. In the end, it was Ruan Jinghong who symbolically applauded twice, allowing her to continue her speech.

"In the blink of an eye, everyone came to 'Holiday Saturday' and has already spent four days and nights.

"During these four days, there were competitive challenges, collaborative tasks, indulgence in delicious food, visits to famous attractions, heartwarming daily moments, and thrilling decryption."

"After spending four days together in a foreign country, the originally distant hearts gradually drew closer."

"..."

While Wen Duoduo delivered a passionate and emotional speech on the stage, Ruan Jinghong, on the other hand, felt more and more confused as she listened. 

The originally distant hearts gradually draw closer?

Wasn't Yin Xiang and Zhong Manyun a popular CP who had filmed together before they appeared on the show?

And Teacher Huo and Ziyi, are they sure that they are gradually getting closer in their current state, instead of gradually getting further apart?

She couldn't help muttering softly, "Today is only the fourth day of filming, why does Director Wen just talk as if it's the finale?"

Wen Jin, who was closest to Ruan Jinghong, heard her doubt and replied blankly, "Perhaps she's planning to abscond with the funds."

 Ruan Jinghong: Huh?

I didn't expect Teacher Wen to be able to tell cold jokes.

Despite the private ridicule from the guests, Director Wen's speech continued.

"To reward all the guests for their hard work over these past few days, today I have personally arranged for everyone to enjoy some local specialty cuisine."

"At the same time, the production team has also prepared various honors and awards to recognize the outstanding performances of each guest during these days."

Honors and awards?

 Ruan Jinghong couldn't help but seriously doubt the situation now. She leaned closer to Wen Jin and whispered, "Why did we suddenly fast forward to the summary and awards? Could it be that the production team is running out of budget and they're cutting the remaining days of filming?"

If we don't shoot the remaining days, will we still get paid the amount stated in the contract from the beginning?

This was the most pressing concern for Ruan Jinghong, a migrant worker.

Seeingg the genuine worry on the little thing's face, Wen Jin let out a "pfft" laugh.

"How is that possible? You must know how many sponsorships this show has attracted. If it weren't for the upcoming planning not being finalized yet, Wen Duoduo would have loved to extend it for another ten days or even half a month."

Upon hearing that the filming of the show wouldn't be cut, Ruan Jinghong finally breathed a sigh of relief. This also meant that her appearance fee on the variety show wouldn't be affected.

While the two of them were whispering, Wen Duoduo had already received a tray filled with badges from the staff.

"I am now presenting the first honor, the 'Delicious Appetite Award,' to Ruan Jinghong!"

Ruan Jinghong: ?