Chapter 211 Extra Four (2)

Extra Four (2)

Jiang Nuo put on his shoes and got out of bed. Gu Jiangkuo naturally extended his hand, and Jiang Nuo habitually shook it. The two walked out of the yard hand in hand.

【I'll take care of this hand-holding! 】

[So natural and sweet!! I want to get married too!]

They've been married for seven years, and they're still holding hands. Mom, I believe in love again.

It is also late summer and early autumn. The temperature in the countryside is lower than in the city, and the cool breeze with the fragrance of flowers and trees is very pleasant.

The house rented by the program crew is at the entrance of the village. Outside the courtyard is the ridge of the field.

The two of them walked hand in hand in the fields. Mr. Jiang rarely even went to the supermarket in person, so he was very unfamiliar with the crops in these fields.

"What are these? Straw?" Jiang Nuo asked.

Gu Jiangkuo explained, "It's probably wheat. When it's ripe, it's cut and tied into bundles. After it's dried, it can be ground into flour."

"So that's how it is," Jiang Nuo took a deep breath and exclaimed, "What a nice smell! Even better than the smell of a lawn mower."

Gu Jiangkuo smiled: "Maybe it's the smell of a good harvest."

Bundles of golden wheat were stacked high, and the sounds of children playing could be heard from the middle. A few older children ran out first and bumped into Jiang Nuo, Gu Jiangkuo, and the staff carrying cameras behind them. They were all stunned for a moment, then ran away screaming.

Children are always inexplicably excited.

When Jiang Nuo saw this large group of children, he couldn't help but think of how he and Gu Jiangkuo had searched all the welfare homes but couldn't adopt a child that caught their eye, and he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

The older children ran very fast and disappeared in a flash. After they disappeared, two little kids emerged from the pile of straw.

They both looked about three or four years old, one with a bald head, the other with two pigtails, and they all had big eyes and pouty faces.

So cute!

[Why are these two little ones so slow to react? Hahahaha, their brothers and sisters have all run away]

[Were the children scared away by Mr. Gu?]

Mr. Gu: ???

[To be honest, who wouldn’t be afraid if they suddenly saw a 1.9-meter-tall stranger? Hahahahahaha]

Gu Jiangkuo stopped to accompany Jiang Nuo: "This child is really good-looking. Hey, Nuo Nuo, he looks a bit like you."

Jiang Nuo couldn't help but look at the two children a few more times. They were quite cute, but, "How are they alike?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "My eyes are so big, and my double eyelids are just like yours!"

Jiang Nuo: "...double eyelids are all the same."

"Maybe good-looking people all have similarities," Gu Jiangkuo forced a kind smile, bent down and asked the two little kids, "What are your names?"

However, the two little kids were very shy. When they saw the strange man asking them questions, they turned around and ran away. With their short legs, they quickly disappeared into the pile of straw.

Gu Jiangkuo: “……………………”

Gu Jiangkuo touched his nose innocently and asked, "Nuonuo, am I scary?"

【Haha ...

[Mr. Gu, you're just a little scary without even asking, hahahahahahaha]

He calls him Nuonuo!!! So President Jiang calls him Nuonuo in private?! So cute?!!! Woohoo, Nuonuo, Mommy loves you!

To be honest, I just watched some of Mr. Jiang's other videos. I just saw how successful he looked when he rang the bell at Nasdaq, and now I know his private name is Nuonuo! This contrast is so adorable, it's bloody cute!!!

Jiang Nuo also laughed insincerely for a long time before comforting him insincerely: "How could that be? You are not scary at all. You are just a child who is shy."

"..." Gu Jiangkuo complained, "If you didn't laugh, this would be a little more believable."

"Really, you actually look very kind." Jiang Nuo said while suppressing his laughter.

"Shut up, man!" Mr. Gu snorted. "You have no sincerity at all. Stop acting!"

Although he complained, Gu Jiangkuo never let go of Jiang Nuo's hand, allowing Jiang Nuo to laugh uncontrollably.

This is what love looks like.

【Hahahaha, they are so happy together】

[I never thought you guys were such a domineering CEO in private! ]

When the two finally stopped laughing and slowly calmed down, they had already walked a long way along the ridge of the field. They could see a river in front of them. Because of the uneven terrain, a mini waterfall was formed. A group of large white geese, whose owners were unknown, were swimming in the river.

"Let's go over there and take a look." Jiang Nuo suggested.

"Okay." Gu Jiangkuo said.

The white geese were in the middle of the river, some distance away from them, playing in the water in groups of three or five. From time to time, they would dip their heads in the water and then pull them out to shake their feathers. Jiang Nuo asked curiously, "Are there any fish in the river?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "There should be, but I don't know how big."

Jiang Nuo suddenly felt a little regretful: "I forgot to bring fishing gear."

Gu Jiangkuo sneered: "Fishing is a game only old men play. You must not get into this bad habit."

"?" Jiang Nuo, "Why is it a bad habit?"

The two of them strolled leisurely along the riverside sand and lush green grass. Even Mr. Gu's tone was a bit lazy. "Have you heard of that saying? One of the main signs that a man has lost interest in his partner is that he starts to try out expensive, time-consuming, and bizarre things, like skewers, fishing, cycling, or playing with a DSLR camera..."

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

[Hahahahahahahahahahahaha President Jiang was completely speechless]

【Hahahahahahahaha】

Is this something we can listen to? Hahaha! Mr. Gu really doesn't treat us as outsiders!

Jiang Nuo: "It's not a hobby for middle-aged men! I went fishing with my dad when I was in first grade."

Gu Jiangkuo: "Right, our father was probably in his thirties back then, just about to enter middle age."

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

Jiang Nuo: "Shut up."

[Dad Jiang is a middle-aged man, there's nothing wrong with him hahahahaha]

[Sooner or later I will die of laughter in this show]

[Is he implying that Mr. Jiang will become a middle-aged old man who has lost interest in sex? ? ?]

[It's a precaution, hahahaha, I'm afraid of losing my sex life! ]

[Mr. Gu, are you tired of living? Isn't it good to be alive?]

Gu Jiangkuo seemed like a seasoned adept at courting death, and he knew his limits. Before Jiang Nuo could really get mad, he smoothly changed the subject, pointing to the center of the river and saying, "Nuonuo, look, are they mandarin ducks?"

Jiang Nuo's attention was successfully diverted. He looked in the direction, then moved forward a few steps excitedly and carefully, and finally stopped on a big rock by the river.

Gu Jiangkuo hurriedly followed and tried to stop her with his hands, fearing that his wife would slip and fall. He was extremely nervous.

Then Mr. Jiang said very professionally, "It's not a mandarin duck, it's a spot-billed duck. Look at its beak; it's mostly black with a yellow patch at the tip. Its feathers aren't as bright as a mandarin duck's... Oh, I should have taken out my SLR!"

Gu Jiangkuo: "...a DSLR camera is one of the signs that a man has lost interest in his partner."

Before he could finish his words, he was slapped by Mr. Jiang.

Jiang Nuo's slap hit his strong arm, but it didn't look painful. However, Gu Jiangkuo screamed exaggeratedly. However, his expression did not show any pain, and he even smiled.

[Mr. Gu: I was beaten, but I'm satisfied.]

【Haha ...

[Mr. Gu: This is a shameless thing. I must do it today.]

After Gu Jiangkuo finished complaining about Jiang Nuo, he took the initiative to say, "Why don't we go back and get a SLR? The light is pretty good now, the pictures will definitely look good."

Jiang Nuo agreed: "Let's go! I hope the spot-billed duck is still there when we come back."

"It's okay to take pictures of white geese, it's so wild and interesting." said Gu Jiangkuo.

Jiang Nuo: "Big white geese are so common. We have one in the community where we live in ***. The property management company has a lot of them."

"***" is the name of the community, which was simultaneously beeped out by the dedicated behind-the-scenes staff.

Gu Jiangkuo: "A photo isn't just about ordinary species; it's about how well you take it. It depends on your technique. Look, Monet's water lilies and Qi Baishi's shrimps are ordinary things. Their greatness lies in the artist. Just like your photos, anything you take will look good."

[My goodness, does Mr. Gu's mouth really exist? ]

【I’ve learned this rainbow fart! 】

If my boyfriend were half as good as Mr. Gu, he wouldn't be scolded so often.

I'm a low-level employee at the Jiang Group. I always thought my boss was aloof and aloof, but I never expected he'd be like this in private! Is this the kind of man who loves his wife so much?!

[Explode a Jiang employee? ]

[Oh! Employee, don't leave! Is Mr. Jiang really this good-looking in private? Is he really this good-looking in person?]

[Mr. Gu: You know nothing about rainbow farts]

[Mr. Gu: You know nothing about how to please your wife]

As the saying goes, "Flattery never wears out, no matter how many times it's worn." Mr. Jiang was indeed flattered and couldn't help but smile. He half-heartedly retorted, "How can I compare to a master?"

"Of course they can be compared. If you ask me, what you shoot is a work of art. My Nuonuo can do anything well." Gu Jiangkuo continued to shoot.

Jiang Nuo's smile widened: "Alright, alright, if you keep bragging it will be fake."

"Oh, I'm telling the truth." Gu Jiangkuo continued to deceive.

When the two returned to the courtyard, the crew had already checked their backpacks and found that there was really no food.

But before Gu Jiangkuo could grab his SLR camera, the director came on camera and announced, "Two guests! Now we're handing out the first mission of this trip!"

Jiang Nuo: "Any more tasks?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "After the show, I really need to have a good talk with Jiang Xia."

【Hahahahahaha, a familiar feeling of oppression! 】

Who is Jiang Xia? She appears so often!

[She is the female owner of xx Cosmetics, a brand under the Jiang Group and one of the sponsors of this program. This time, it was like the boss personally promoting her own brand. It is said that the celebrity she invited suddenly broke the contract, and the boss came to the rescue.]

Please have more rescues like this! I love watching them!

Isn't this the director of "Happy Countryside"? When have I ever been so humble? You have come to this day, haha ​​...

The director wiped his sweat and went through the motions weakly: "If you complete the task, you can exchange it for a reward."

At this time, the staff brought out the rewards, a table full of ingredients, including pork belly, pork tenderloin, eggs, steak, mushrooms... and even a few lively hens.

Director: "It can be used as food for tonight."

The last meal they had was the airplane meal. Jiang Nuo was really hungry. Looking at the ingredients, he was actually eager to try them. "No wonder they searched our backpacks and didn't allow us to bring any food."

Gu Jiangkuo asked, "What mission?"

Seeing that the two bosses were finally willing to go through the formalities, the director burst into tears of joy: "It's very simple! Dig bamboo shoots! These ingredients are clearly marked with prices, and you can exchange them for bamboo shoots. The tools for digging bamboo shoots are in the woodshed in the backyard."

I also have to dig bamboo shoots, tsk.

Mr. Jiang doesn't like such physical work. He is not a celebrity, so he doesn't want to make himself too tired just to record a program. There is no need to work hard on such things... Every profession has its own expertise. It is unrealistic for the boss to endorse the brand personally. In the end, he still has to find a celebrity. He just needs to not say the wrong thing on the program and affect the brand image. As for whether the program is exciting or not, that is too demanding.

Mr. Jiang was just considering the possibility of paying for a meal at a fellow villager's house when he heard the director say, "That's right!"

"If you dig up more than 50 kilograms of bamboo shoots, you'll win an extra big prize. Ding ding ding ding—" the director said exaggeratedly, "Jiang's organic milk!"

At the same time, a staff member pushed a cart in and lifted the red cloth, revealing several boxes of milk printed with the Jiang's logo. The camera zoomed in for a close-up.

After the close-up of the milk, the camera moves to Mr. Jiang himself.

Just happened to capture Jiang Nuo's satisfied smile.

【The sponsor laughed! 】

【Hahahahahahahaha this is too real】

The director also felt the sponsor's approval and stood up. "Jiang's organic milk! It's made with pure farm-sourced milk, rich and delicious! The milk protein content is as high as 3.8%! It's truly high-end milk! If you're lactose intolerant, no problem! We also have Ginger's lactose-free milk with zero lactose! Ginger's milk is naturally pure and fragrant, so you can drink it with confidence!"

【Oh my god, what a tough advertisement! 】

[Mr. Jiang laughed so happily, hahaha]

[Lactose-free is awesome! I'm lactose intolerant! Regular milk gives me diarrhea, but Jiang's has lactose-free milk, and I really want to try it.]

[It can be seen that the sponsor is very happy]

Regarding the sponsor himself being a guest on the show

Sure enough, after the director finished reading the ad, Mr. Jiang repeated it seriously (clearing his throat before speaking): "Really? As long as you dig 50 kilograms of bamboo shoots, you can get Jiang's organic milk as a reward?"

Director: “…Yes.”

【Hahahahahahahahaha Mr. Jiang, you are so deliberate! 】

[Mr. Jiang suddenly became serious hahahahahahahahahaha]

"Okay," Jiang Nuo told Gu Jiangkuo, "Let's go."

Since the product can be photographed, then the bamboo shoots were not dug in vain.

Gu Jiangkuo was actually still thinking about his SLR camera at this time: "Should I carry a camera?"

Jiang Nuo thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, it's too heavy. I'd better dig bamboo shoots first and take pictures of the birds tomorrow."

"Okay."

There was indeed a brand new bag in the woodshed, a stark contrast to the other gray furnishings inside. But Mr. Jiang was still a little disdainful and didn't reach out for it. Gu Jiangkuo naturally stepped forward, untied the bag, and pulled out two shiny hoes. The handles were painted orange, looking new and clean.

Gu Jiangkuo suspected that this was something Jiang Xia had arranged with the production crew in advance - otherwise, given Nuonuo's obsessive-compulsive disorder, she would not touch the dirty tools.

Jiang Nuo picked up the hoe and shook it: "It's quite heavy."

"I'll take it." Gu Jiangkuo took it directly, and carried it on his shoulder along with his own. "Come on, you can just rest on the side for a while and watch me dig."

Jiang Nuo: "Let's dig together."

Gu Jiangkuo: "Very tired."

Jiang Nuo: "How tired can it be? I'm a man too, okay? I'm not that delicate. I'm just doing some work."

Gu Jiangkuo said quickly, "Of course, of course. Let's dig together."

Jiang Nuo: "The bamboo forest seems to be over there."

Gu Jiangkuo: "Okay."

Even though Gu Jiangkuo was carrying a hoe and a large bamboo basket, he still freed up one hand to hold Jiang Nuo's hand. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear. The camera zoomed out and the two people's figures gradually walked away, like two slender silhouettes.

[Wow, what a beautiful view! This is what rural life must be like!]

[There are bamboo forests, streams, wheat fields, and thatched houses. Isn’t this my dream village?]

【It's so nice for couples to stroll here! 】

The camera zoomed out, but their conversation came through clearly:

Jiang Nuo: "Do you know how to dig bamboo shoots?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "I know. I went to the mountains with my grandma to dig there when I was a kid. You, a young master who has never done any housework, have definitely never done it before, right? I'll teach you later."

Jiang Nuo was unconvinced: "Who said I can't? When I watch short videos, I always see people digging bamboo shoots."

Gu Jiangkuo: "Aren't you all here to repair donkey hooves?"

Jiang Nuo: “…………”

Gu Jiangkuo: "There's also the barnacle cleaning, carpet washing, and hamster food..."

Jiang Nuo was furious: "...shut up!"

【Haha ...

[It turns out that the boss of a listed company has the same hobby as me! ]

[They're so cute! It seems like Mr. Gu knows everything about Mr. Jiang. This is what a truly loving couple would do! Isn't this better than that awkward celebrity couple?]

[Hmm? What melon?]

[It is said that the celebrity couple originally invited to the show are divorcing, so they breached the contract]

[Ms. Jiang's skin is so white, it glows in the sun, and it looks so tender. How can she look like a 28-year-old? 18 is more like that.]

[Has Mr. Gu ever saved the earth?]

[Mr. Gu: You can’t imagine my happiness [doge]]

Mr. Gu shut up obediently, but when they arrived at the bamboo forest, he couldn't help but rub his hairy head before handing him the hoe: "Shall we get started?"

Jiang Nuo: “No problem!”

However, it turned out that there was a huge gap between watching the video and the actual operation. Jiang Nuo used a hoe to dig hard for a long time before he finally cleared the soil around the bamboo shoots. Before he started to cut the bamboo shoots, he was sweating profusely, and then he subconsciously reached into his pockets.

But today, in order to record the show, he specially changed into a new set of sportswear, and there was nothing in his pockets.

At this time, Gu Jiangkuo suddenly handed over a tissue.

[Wow, Mr. Gu is so thoughtful, he even brought tissues for Nuonuo! ]

Why doesn't the barrage have an @ function? I want to @ my boyfriend! I want him to learn this!

Jiang Nuo wiped the sweat off his face, swung the hoe again, and tried hard to chop the bamboo shoot. Unfortunately, this time he used too much force and directly cut the bamboo shoot in half.

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

Gu Jiangkuo came over, suppressing his laughter. "It's okay, it's okay. The upper part is more tender and is the essence."

Jiang Nuo refused to give up: "I'll dig a little deeper and dig out the bamboo shoots underneath."

Mr. Jiang really has the tenacity to not give up until he achieves his goal, as if he is determined to fight to the death with the bamboo shoot. However, his physical strength and endurance are quite average, so he digs for a while and then rests for a while.

The cameraman was also very playful. Sometimes he aimed at Jiang Nuo, filming him struggling to dig out the bamboo shoots, and sometimes he filmed Gu Jiangkuo waving a hoe and digging out the bamboo shoots one by one easily.

The staff behind the scenes were even more mischievous. When the camera cut to Jiang Nuo, they played the fast-paced "The Dawn", and when they cut to Gu Jiangkuo, they changed to the melodious and relaxing "Jiangnan Market".

The comments were all laughing like crazy:

【Hahahahahahaha the later part is too bad! 】

[Mr. Jiang is too difficult hahahahahahaha]

[Let me be honest, Mr. Jiang is a man, but he's not as capable as me, and he doesn't have the physical strength either.]

Digging bamboo shoots is tiring, isn't it? And it's obvious that Mr. Jiang has never done any hard work before. If you don't know how to use your strength, it will be very tiring for an amateur.

Who says a man has to be strong? Mr. Jiang just needs to make money. Do you know the market value of the Jiang Group?

At this time, Jiang Nuo finally dug out the bamboo shoot, wiped the sweat off his face with satisfaction, then held the hoe to catch his breath. Then, when he was about to throw the bamboo shoot into the backpack, he saw that such a big backpack was almost full.

Jiang Nuo: “!!!!”

Jiang Nuo was shocked: "Gu Dajiang, did you dig all this?"

Gu Jiangkuo was a little proud: "Yeah, how about it? Fast?"

Jiang Nuo: “…………”

Jiang Nuo said a little sourly: "That's fast enough. How come you never feel tired?"

[Hahahahahahahaha Mr. Jiang: The bamboo shoots in my hand suddenly don’t smell good anymore!]

How come you never feel tired? Huh? Look what I discovered!?

【Little. yellow face】

"How many kilograms do these bamboo shoots weigh?" Jiang Nuo asked the camera crew behind him loudly.

After a moment, the director's voice came from off-camera: "We measured it before. A full basket would weigh about 70 to 80 kilograms. Now it's more than half full, so it should probably be about 40 to 50 kilograms!"

Jiang Nuo: Oh wow.

In other words, the mission is basically accomplished.

Seeing Gu Jiangkuo's ability, Jiang Nuo simply gave up, leaning on his hoe and standing aside to watch. The camera gave him a close-up. Jiang, fresh from his work, had his forehead and temples damp with sweat, but his skin looked even clearer because of the sweat. Two drops of sweat were still on the tip of his straight nose, and his fair cheeks were a light pink.

[Ah ...

【I am crazy taking screenshots】

[Boss Jiang is watching from the sidelines. Boss Gu seems to be working even harder?]

[Tsk tsk, Mr. Gu is like a peacock in the courtship period, showing off his abilities and strength in various ways.]

Gu Jiangkuo dug several bamboo shoots quickly and skillfully, as if showing off his skills, and then suddenly stopped.

Jiang Nuo asked, "Are you tired? Want to take a rest?"

Gu Jiangkuo shook his head: "How can it be tiring with just such a small job? It's just a little hot."

"Yeah, your clothes are all wet and sticking to your body. It must be very uncomfortable." Jiang Nuo originally wanted to say, why not just give up, it should be enough, but looking at Gu Jiangkuo's beautiful muscles exposed by his wet clothes, he couldn't help but praise him in a very small voice that was almost inaudible to the microphone: "Quite sexy."

Gu Jiangkuo was silent for a moment, then suddenly took off his coat, revealing his well-defined, wheat-colored upper body.

Gu Jiangkuo: "It's too hot, help me take off my clothes."

Ahh ...

[Is this something I can watch for free?! ! ! !]

【Wow, I love this show! 】

[It's confirmed, he's actually showing his screen! He's definitely doing it on purpose!]

[I can imagine how happy Mr. Jiang is! ! ! ! !]