Chapter 210 Extra Four (1)

Extra Four (1)

After the seventh wedding anniversary holiday, Mr. Jiang returned to the company and started working frantically to make up for the lost time. Sometimes he even had to attend social events in the evenings - this was Mr. Jiang's normal routine after every vacation, and he was always busy for a while.

As a result, Mr. Gu only had the chance to spend time with his wife late at night, but he was reluctant to deprive Jiang Nuo of her pitiful rest time, which led to his dissatisfaction for quite a long time.

"I can't keep going like this," Gu Jiangkuo muttered to himself as he scrolled through the web on his phone. "Something on Baidu said that men gradually lose their sexual function after the age of 30. If I don't hurry up, I'll miss out on the tail end of my youth!"

Jiang Nuo, who was sitting behind his boss's desk less than a meter away from him, said: "…………"

What an obvious hint!

Jiang Nuo said speechlessly, "Don't worry. With your physical condition, you'll be strong and healthy even at fifty."

Gu Jiangkuo immediately became cheerful again: "Hey, your praise is very realistic. I like to hear that."

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

Mr. Jiang had a little secret: he actually deliberately worked overtime after the holiday just to avoid Mr. Gu Dajiang for a while. During the few days off to celebrate their wedding anniversary, he spent almost half of his time in the bedroom. He could hardly bear it, but he was embarrassed to say that as he got older, his physical strength could not keep up, and working overtime was the perfect excuse.

Anyway...take it easy.

Moreover, because of the lesson of being "stolen" by Ding Pingzhou in the previous life, Jiang Nuo was also trembling with fear. He always wanted to take control of all the main businesses in his own hands before he could feel at ease.

It would be nice to have a trustworthy successor who can be personally trained.

Husbands must have a telepathic connection. Gu Jiangkuo suddenly shied away from the question of 'how many more years of male virility can last' and changed the subject, suggesting, "Nuonuo, staying in an air-conditioned room all the time isn't good for your health. Why don't we go out and relax? Go to the orphanage and see if there are any suitable children?"

Going to an orphanage to adopt a child was an idea that Jiang Nuo had proposed a long time ago.

This idea only solidified after Jiang Xiaomi officially came out. President Jiang always wanted to expand the Jiang Group and cultivate a few smart and capable successors from a young age, but he still didn't trust so-called professional managers. Furthermore, as he got older, his love for children grew. Whenever he watched short videos, the system would automatically recommend him a ton of adorable babies based on his personal preferences.

However, after visiting the orphanage a few times, Jiang Nuo realized that although there were many babies, it was difficult to find one that caught his eye and that he wanted to take home to raise.

Rong Yi, his future brother-in-law, once advised him: "If that doesn't work, cast a wider net and adopt dozens at once. There will always be a few who are smart and capable."

However, Jiang Nuo disagreed, insisting, "Even if I were to keep a pet, I'd pick one I liked. After all, even with a dog, you have to follow the principle of 'once you choose, you're responsible for it forever,' let alone a person. If you can't give your child enough love, don't bring the pet home. It's better to donate it directly."

So, since he started looking for a baby that suits his eyes, Mr. Jiang has visited more than a dozen orphanages at home and abroad. Although he has not adopted a single child, the money he has donated is already considerable.

The production team of "Moving China" even sent him an invitation letter, congratulating him on his nomination, in recognition of the Jiang Group's outstanding contributions to charity.

Mr. Jiang was so frightened that he quickly declined.

He repeatedly explained to others that he was not doing charity work, he just wanted to adopt a child.

When this matter was brought up, Jiang Nuo said with little interest: "Forget it, I've already visited all the welfare homes in Yanlin. This kind of thing may still depend on fate."

Gu Jiangkuo advised: "Just wait and see. Relationships need to be nurtured. Take him home first. Maybe you'll develop a 'liking' for him as you raise him."

Jiang Nuo slumped down on the table dejectedly. "That won't work for me. As for me... for example, if I were to get a cat, I'd just like a round, plump, blue and white British Shorthair. No matter how pretty a Ragdoll cat is, I wouldn't like it. At most, I'd give it enough cat food, but I wouldn't be able to give it enough love."

Mr. Jiang's posture of lying on the table is almost like acting coquettishly, so cute.

Gu Jiangkuo looked at him, his eyes gradually becoming more eager, and said with a double meaning: "I like Ragdoll cats."

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

No one knows a man better than his husband. Jiang Nuo instantly thought of the high-tech bionic electric ragdoll cat ears and tail, and suddenly many memories that did not conform to the Jinjiang review aesthetics came to mind.

Mr. Jiang's face flushed red, and he was furious: "Gu Dajiang! Do you have a small piece of healthy green in your brain, even a small piece?"

"No." Gu Jiangkuo stood up, rubbed Mr. Jiang's head with his hand, and then ran away. When he reached the door, he clung to the door frame, stuck half of his head back, and said, "When you are with such a beautiful wife, it's disrespectful to be too serious."

Then, before President Jiang could "domestically abuse" him, he slipped away and left the president's office.

Jiang Nuo: “…………”

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In fact, Gu Jiangkuo didn't care much about adopting a child. He just wanted to find an excuse to take Nuonuo out for a walk to relax and not have to work all day.

Mr. Gu strolled into the office, wanting to find Jiang Xiaomi to complain and discuss how to change his brother's workaholic temper. However, before he even reached the elevator, he was intercepted by Jiang Xia who had just exited the elevator.

Miss Jiang, wearing Dior's new lambskin high heels, stretched her 5'7" to nearly 5'8". She exuded a queenly aura. When she saw Gu Jiangkuo from a distance, she stopped him and shouted, "Boss Gu! What a coincidence! I was looking for you!"

Gu Jiangkuo: “…”

This beauty was Mr. Jiang's former blind date. She was also a female version of a "workaholic" who worked day and night, and to some extent, she was a good match for Jiang Nuo.

Gu Jiangkuo was on good terms with his former "rival," but he still asked cautiously, "Why are you looking for 'us'? Is there some new project that Nuonuo needs to work on personally? I'll tell you if he doesn't have time."

Jiang Xia almost rolled his eyes. "Boss Gu, you are the CEO of a listed company after all. Why are you so lazy? You don't have any fighting spirit at all."

"Because I have achieved financial freedom a long time ago, there is no need to struggle anymore," said Gu Jiangkuo.

Jiang Xia: “………………” It was so logical and well-founded that it was impossible to refute it.

Jiang Xia coughed lightly. "Actually, I'm looking for you guys to help me out! It's about D Station, the video website we've collaborated with many times. They've launched a variety show—aren't online variety shows popular now? It focuses on the slow life in the countryside. But now there's a problem. The two celebrity couples who originally signed the contract suddenly broke the contract. We've already done the promotion. If it can't be broadcast on time, we'll have to pay a huge amount of money!"

"What?" Gu Jiangkuo said, "You invested in online variety shows?"

Jiang Xia corrected: "It's not 'I', it's 'we'. We invested in the name of Jiang Group."

Gu Jiangkuo: “…”

Jiang Xia: "We've invested quite a bit. We're the legendary 'sugar daddy'. We've already agreed to do product placement for my makeup brand and the milk powder that Jiang's is launching this year."

In recent years, Jiang Group has gradually withdrawn from the real estate sector and turned to finance and industry. Last year, it acquired a domestic milk powder brand. However, due to the melamine problem a few years ago, domestic milk has not been able to gain the trust of consumers.

To put it bluntly, this kind of thing is caused by industry irregularities. Some dairy farmers illegally add melamine for the so-called protein content, and the brand owners fail to supervise properly and turn a blind eye... It should indeed be rectified. In order to ensure the quality of the milk source, the Jiang Group has spared no expense to buy ranches and implement standardized management. However, while the milk source is guaranteed and the quality is controlled, brand promotion is not in place.

A certain amount of publicity funds was indeed allocated this year, and it must have been used here.

Gu Jiangkuo: "So?"

Jiang Xia: "Add another investment and urgently hire a star of equal weight to save the situation."

Hearing this, Gu Jiangkuo calmed down considerably. Anything that could be solved with money wasn't a big deal. "As for the additional investment, can't you just ask someone to come up with a plan? Why would you make a special trip?"

Jiang Xia chuckled: "Don't I have a plan B?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "What's plan B?"

Jiang Xia chuckled again, and suddenly took Gu Jiangkuo's arm affectionately, "Hey, Brother Gu, why do we have business discussions in the corridor? Let's go to your office."

Gu Jiangkuo jumped away—if Jiang Xia wasn't a girl, he would have pushed her over—and slapped his arm, which Jiang Xia had just hugged, "Men and women shouldn't touch each other! Don't touch me, I'm telling you, be respectful."

Jiang Xia: “…………”

I almost forgot that Mr. Gu is a chaste and virtuous man, and he always keeps male virtues in mind.

Jiang Xia muttered quietly: "What are you afraid of? We have different preferences."

Then Mr. Gu continued to speak righteously: "Don't call me brother, you are three years older than me."

Jiang Xia: “!!”

Is this something you can say?!

Gu Jiangkuo: "What exactly is Plan B?"

They treated her like a monster and called her old. Miss Jiang was on the verge of exploding. She barely managed to hold her temper and said through gritted teeth, "Let you and Mr. Jiang take over temporarily to get through the first pilot episode. We'll find other stars to help out. You two were internet celebrities before, so you already have a certain fan base."

She said dryly, "Our destination is XX Village, a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, perfect for a vacation or a romantic getaway for the two of us."

“!”

The "two-person world" really aroused Mr. Gu's interest.

Gu Jiangkuo said seriously, "As bosses, it's our duty to make a small contribution to the company. I think it's fine."

Jiang Xia rolled his eyes quietly again.

"Let's go," Gu Jiangkuo said, "Let's go to the office to discuss in detail."

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"no."

In the CEO's office, President Jiang refused without hesitation, "Just hire a celebrity. Why would we be needed for such a trivial matter? We are entrepreneurs, not internet celebrities."

——After many years, Jiang Xiaomi’s phone still contains the emoticon package of Jiang Xia dragging him to the live broadcast platform with a little yellow duck headband on his head. It is a shameful memory that Jiang Xiaomi does not want to recall in his life.

He won't be fooled by Jiang Xia again!

Jiang Xia then started crying to him, "Do you know how expensive it is to hire a last-minute celebrity?"

Gu Jiangkuo actually chimed in, "That location is great! It's very close to our Jiang Group's ranch, just a few hours' drive away. Maybe we can shoot a special promotional video for it, free advertising!"

Jiang Xia: "I promise you, we'll only shoot one episode! We've already released all the pre-production publicity and hype, and we'll be live the day after tomorrow. At least we'll have to give the audience an explanation for putting in a pilot episode. I promise you two won't be needed next week!"

Gu Jiangkuo: "We're not really filming a variety show. We're just acting as entrepreneurs, acting as image ambassadors, promoting our products and experiencing rural life. It's just a starting point. If we, two amateurs, were to film variety shows for a long time, the audience wouldn't want to watch it!"

Jiang Xia: "That's right!"

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

Jiang Nuo held his forehead and said, "You two work together so well. Let me think about it."

"It's too late, Mr. Jiang! Filming starts the day after tomorrow, and we have to leave tomorrow at the latest!" Jiang Xia said, "Please arrange your schedule quickly. I've checked, and you don't have any important plans in the next few days, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

Jiang Nuo: “…”

Upon hearing this, Gu Jiangkuo looked at Jiang Xia suspiciously.

Miss Jiang looked at the ceiling innocently.

President Jiang looked at Jiang Xia for a while with a look that seemed to see through everything, but finally nodded: "Okay, but I can only give you three days."

Forget it, since Gu Dajiang wants to go, then he can accompany him. Seeing how eager he is to try, Mr. Jiang can't bear to refuse him.

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As soon as they left the house, Gu Jiangkuo quietly questioned Jiang Xia, "Tell me the truth, is there no plan A at all? You've already found out Nuonuo's schedule!"

Jiang Xia laughed dryly, "Actually, even with the additional investment, we still couldn't secure a star of sufficient importance. Time was too tight."

Gu Jiangkuo: "No more?"

Jiang Xia: "Uh..."

Gu Jiangkuo: "What's with live streaming? Even though I'm not in the media industry, I kind of know the rules. Aren't these things usually recorded?"

"..." Seeing that he couldn't hide it anymore, Jiang Xia simply revealed everything, "Because we haven't negotiated with the artists yet and don't have time to edit, we changed it to a live broadcast. But this is also to cooperate with our new product..."

"It's your new product." Gu Jiangkuo exposed her.

Jiang Xia was unconvinced: "My company is also under the Jiang Group, and President Jiang will support it. Besides, the place is really suitable for sightseeing. After your live broadcast is over, you can stay for a few more days. Aren't you tempted?"

"..." Gu Jiangkuo, "Deal!"

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However, when he really arrived at the place, Mr. Gu suddenly realized that he had fallen into the trap of that woman Jiang Xia again.

This village was indeed picturesque and beautiful, but... it was completely different from the relaxing vacation life he had imagined! This wasn't a slow life at all; it was more like wilderness survival!

"Why is there nothing here?" Mr. Jiang stood in the bare little courtyard, his face full of confusion. "Did we take the wrong path?"

At the same time, netizens who watched the live broadcast were laughing like crazy:

[Mr. Jiang’s expression is so funny hahahahaha]

[I bet you a bag of spicy noodles that he definitely didn't watch the trailer.]

[I'll show you the way. Exit the live stream and you can watch the pre-recorded trailer: Due to artist schedules, the two CEOs were tricked into coming here. They thought they were on vacation.]

[Haha ...

【Want to know about anti-fraud app? 】

I've been a fan of Jiang Zong's looks for years. He's so handsome playing the piano! I never thought I'd get to see him on a variety show! I'll never see him again! I'm so excited!

Does Mr. Jiang usually take preservatives? How come he hasn't changed at all? He still looks so young!

"We're not in the wrong place." Gu Jiangkuo said sadly, "Jiang Xia lied to us again. Maybe the house is dirty and needs cleaning."

Because of the live broadcast settings, national curses will be beeped out in real time by the backstage staff.

Compared to Mr. Jiang's relaxed outfit, Gu Jiangkuo looked like a human rack, carrying an oversized travel backpack, holding a suitcase, and also carrying an extra bag across his body for his ID and personal belongings.

Jiang Nuo: "...Go in and take a look. If the room is really dirty, I won't record it."

[No! ! ! ! !]

[The CEO is really different from the celebrities. Is he so domineering? Hahahahaha. He said he won’t record, so he must be serious, right?]

The director was also sweating, but fortunately, the production team still had a conscience. Although the room was empty and the daily necessities were not complete, the windows and tables inside were clean and the bed was also clean.

Mr. Jiang glanced around critically and said reluctantly, "Just make do."

Gu Jiangkuo was like a soldier who had received military orders, afraid that Jiang Nuo would go back on his word, so he couldn't wait to open the suitcase and said, "Then you take a rest for a while, I'll pack my things."

Mr. Gu first found a brand new bed sheet, spread it on the snow-white mattress, and asked Jiang Nuo: "Can I help you with your slippers?"

Jiang Nuo yawned slightly, opened his mouth again, and said, "No need."

Then he took off his shoes, sat on the bed with some disgust, and watched Gu Jiangkuo busy himself.

[Ahhhh, he even helped him take off his shoes? Is it so sweet from the beginning?]

[My face is full of aunt smile hehehehehe]

[Mr. Jiang wanted to agree just now, right? He originally wanted to say "yes", but he must have been shy in front of the camera.]

[Take it off!!! Let him take it off!!! Is there anything that we noble VIP users can’t see?!]

Gu Jiangkuo pulled another vacuum-treated cushion from the box, patted it to restore its volume, and handed it to Jiang Nuo. Boss Jiang leaned back contentedly, watching Gu Jiangkuo busily putting duvet covers and pillowcases on the bedding. Meanwhile, the executive director's voice reached Jiang Nuo's ear: "Boss Jiang, at least take action. If you don't, you'll just be being waited on. It's no use for the variety show! Netizens will also criticize you."

Jiang Nuo frowned: "But I can't do housework."

The executive director in the earphones said, "Don't talk to me, Mr. Jiang! If you really don't want to move, just verbally express your concern for Mr. Gu!"

This feeling of being ordered around was so strange. Jiang Nuo looked at Gu Jiangkuo's busy figure and didn't know what to care about. He was used to Gu Dajiang serving him! Isn't this the norm at home?

The executive director urged, "Mr. Jiang? Interact with Mr. Gu and show some concern for him! Show some affection!"

"..." Jiang Nuo, "Gu Dajiang, are you tired?"

Gu Jiangkuo was hanging the clothes in the box one by one in the closet, and said casually: "It's just a small thing, not tiring!"

Jiang Nuo decided to cooperate with the program team and said one more thing: "You never have to do these things at home. It's really inconvenient without a part-time worker."

Executive Director: “………………”

The executive director's frustrated complaint came from the earphone: "Don't show off your wealth, Mr. Jiang!"

Jiang Nuo: “…”

"Hiring a part-time worker is not considered showing off your wealth." Mr. Jiang muttered softly. He felt a little annoyed, so he simply took off his headphones and threw them aside, concentrating on watching Jiang Kuo busying around with his chin in his hand.

This is not Mr. Jiang's fault. The information he received before was: it's just a temporary solution, and there will be serious traffic support when he goes to the ranch to introduce the product. It is estimated that few people will watch it now.

The executive director outside the venue: "…………" I said that entrepreneurs cannot be hired! Domineering CEOs are too difficult to deal with! Because they don't care about the salary or the popularity of the public! QAQ

However, the comments were not as the director worried, but rather harmonious and joyful:

[Hahahahahahahaha this is too real! I threw away my in-ear monitor!]

[Isn't this better than those scripted reality shows? It's so real! I just want to see how rich people live!]

【Mr. Jiang is so domineering! 】

[It’s a shame that Mr. Jiang’s face didn’t make it to the screen. He’s so handsome. My mom asked me why I licked the screen.]

Gu Jiangkuo had almost finished packing his clothes when the director walked in, appearing in person and announcing the rules: "Mr. Jiang, Mr. Gu, there are rules for our rural life challenge this time. We can't bring any food, so please check your suitcases."

Jiang Nuo looked at the director suspiciously: "What did you say? Say it again?"

Mr. Gu was nearly 1.9 meters tall, with the kind of broad shoulders and narrow waist that comes from years of fitness. He was taller than the director and had a more powerful aura. "Check our boxes?"

【Director: Don’t come over here!!!】

【Hahahaha, feeling of oppression!!】

[The CEO is so cool on this show! He has no idol baggage at all, hahahaha]

The director swallowed his saliva and said weakly, "This is the program rule..."

Gu Jiangkuo had already started cursing Jiang Xia, the dishonest woman, in his heart, so much so that he couldn't control his facial expression and kept staring at the director with a death stare.

"..." The director said pitifully, weakly and helplessly, "Please cooperate with me, both of you."

"Don't scare the staff," Mr. Jiang said, his face pleasant, "We didn't bring any food."

director:"???"

Mr. Jiang: "You can check all the backpacks." It's not a spring outing, so what food would we bring? And what could we possibly pack in a backpack? Instant noodles? Or instant hot pot?

Mr. Jiang declined all these things. The bottom line he could accept was a clean and hygienic organic farm stay.

The director then signaled for other staff members to come in and search the bags. Gu Jiangkuo couldn't help but give a friendly reminder: "The biggest backpack contains a SLR lens, don't drop it."

The staff members' movements in rummaging through bags slowed down noticeably.

[Hahahaha why bring a DSLR?! I really thought we were on a picnic! I feel sorry for Mr. Jiang and Mr. Gu for a second.]

[That SLR lens seems to be in the six-figure range]

【???】

【???】

[Staff: Trembling]

[Help! Is it that expensive? I'm worried they'll break the lens, and the workers won't be able to afford the compensation.]

Mr. Jiang didn't seem to care much. He looked out the window and said to Gu Jiangkuo with interest, "Let them check their stuff. Let's go out for a walk. The air seems very good."

Gu Jiangkuo immediately picked up Jiang Nuo's shoes. This time he didn't ask any questions. He just grabbed his feet and put them on. The tall man half-knelt and carefully put shoes on his partner. Jiang Nuo looked down at him. The scene was harmonious and peaceful. One was tall and muscular, the other was delicate and noble. They were as beautiful as a painting.

The comments went crazy, with a bunch of people copying like crazy, filling up the screen: [This couple is still a great couple! ]