Chapter 41 Half an hour later...
Half an hour later, the small wooden table was crowded with people. Fang Xuan and Lu He'an were busy collecting payments, while Shen Li squatted to the side, surrounded by a group of furry children, holding a snow-white ball of fur in her arms.
A slight force came from the hem of her coat. Shen Li looked down and saw that the zipper buckle of her coat was being bitten by a Bichon Frise. Shen Li quickly patted the soft fur head and freed the zipper buckle from the dog's mouth: "Baby, don't bite this."
The little Bichon Frise couldn't understand, so she put her front paws on Shen Li's knees and made a "whimpering" sound.
The Bichon Frise's owner, a young woman in her twenties, chuckled at the sight and quickly opened the snacks she had just bought, coaxing, "Jelly~ Come and eat some meat."
She called her child several times, but the child ignored her. When she saw Shen Li looking at her, the girl blushed and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, she likes handsome guys, and she wants you to hug her."
Shen Li suddenly realized that the snow-white ball of fur in her arms had just been taken away by its owner, who then held the Bichon Frise in his arms.
We live in a world where looks matter, even dogs aren't immune.
[I can't help it, my wife's embrace always feels so sweet and soft, I feel like I'm a little Bichon Frise for ten minutes.]
Shen Li: "How old is she?"
"She's four years old."
"Is she pregnant?" Shen Li felt that the little Bichon Frise's belly was a bit big.
"Yes." The girl pouted angrily, "When I brought her out, I wasn't paying attention and another dog rode on her! I'm so mad!"
As she said this, she glared ahead.
Upon seeing this, the boy in the brown down jacket standing in front of the small wooden table put his hands together and said, "Jelly Mom, don't be angry. I'll buy some more snacks for my daughter-in-law."
The girl was so angry she jumped up and down. She ran over and punched the boy, saying, "Who's your daughter-in-law?"
These two...? Something's not right, is it?
They're even wearing matching outfits!
Oh, the dogs are wearing matching outfits too (laughing so hard)
Shen Li was afraid of feeling dizzy after squatting for a long time, so she stood up after squatting for a few minutes and walked back to the small wooden table while stroking the fluffy head.
Most of the snacks on the wooden table had already been sold, and Lu He'an and Fang Xuan were extremely busy. Shen Li bent down and took out snacks from the boxes below to restock.
The afternoon sun was shining brightly. It was early spring, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Fang Xuan took out milk and bread from his backpack and shared them with Shen Li and Lu He'an.
Wang Luo appeared at the beginning, but everyone got busy and didn't pay attention to him. Now that things have calmed down a bit, they've realized he's gone again.
Fang Xuan casually put the extra portion back into his bag.
Shen Li looked at Xiao Hua beside her. Xiao Hua shook her head, wrote a few words on a piece of white paper, and then held it up.
He went out with his agent.
——
At 1:30 pm, the three of them discussed moving their stall to a different location and grabbing lunch there.
After all, the stall had been set up for two hours, and the cats and dogs on the lawn had changed several times. With Lu He'an's enthusiastic shouts, almost everyone bought something.
There are no customers here anymore.
But Wang Luo still did not return.
The production team sent a message to Wang Luo, asking him to come back and join the group, but the message went unanswered.
Ten minutes later, people started complaining in the live chat.
Is Wang Luo still going to record? Lu He'an set up the table, Shen Li and the others sold the stuff, and now everyone's waiting for him alone. What can he possibly do?
[Can you act like a big shot?]
If I encountered a colleague like that at work, I'd jump up and twist their head off; it'd give me breast hyperplasia from anger.
Is he ever coming back?
As it approached 2 o'clock, Shen Li leaned on the small wooden table with one hand. His face was a little pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Suddenly, Shen Li's vision went black for a moment. He knew he had low blood sugar, so he quickly took out a candy from his pocket and put it in his mouth.
Fortunately, there was a small wooden bench installed in the park nearby. Shen Li greeted the production crew and then walked out of the camera's view.
Shen Li suddenly left the camera, and before everyone in the live stream could react, they heard a low, worried voice, which grew closer and then became indistinct.
"Is Teacher Shen... alright...?"
Shen Li's fingertips trembled slightly. He rested his left hand on the armrest of the chair, his thumb nail digging into the pad of his index finger, feeling the stinging pain from his fingertip.
Shen Li smiled slightly at Xiao Hua and shook his head: "It's nothing."
【Huh? What's wrong, wife?】
[Are you feeling unwell? To be honest, Shen Li's health doesn't seem to be too good. These past two days, when he squats down and stands up, I've noticed he always braces himself against the cabinet or the floor next to him.]
[Huh? Did they faint from the sun? Or is it low blood sugar? They didn't eat anything but milk and bread...]
Amidst a barrage of worried comments, a few harsh words jumped around.
[Oh dear, is that guy surnamed Chen pretending to be weak again? Everyone else is out in the sun, why is he the only one having problems? Low blood sugar, he hasn't even eaten, why is he the only one experiencing low blood sugar? A grown man pretending to have low blood sugar, acting all effeminate, he's shameless.]
[A true drama queen, lol]
The words were extremely harsh and made people feel uncomfortable. In front of the phone screen, the girl with a ponytail threw down the pillow in her arms and started to criticize.
[Who says boys can't have low blood sugar? If your brother hadn't been away for so long, would we all be standing here?]
Damn it! Nobody can say a bad word about Shinobu! Shinobu is the best!
Zhou Ya thought to herself that she must have a good rant with Sister Zhang Na tomorrow.
Zhou Ya has been working in the secretary's office for almost half a year now. Before the Lunar New Year, she and Zhang Na became good friends because of a movie, and now they even eat together.
Zhang Na was set up on two blind dates by her family today. She's been looking grumpy since Thursday. Both dates were arranged by her aunt, and she couldn't refuse them.
In the footage, Lu He'an jumped three feet high. He was the person who knew Shen Li's physical condition best. When he turned around and saw that Shen Li's face was completely pale, he was so frightened that he could not speak properly.
He teleported out of the frame, squatted down in front of Shen Li, and was about to make a phone call to someone.
Seeing this, Shen Li quickly pressed down on him and said, "It's alright, it's not serious, you'll be fine after a while."
Jiang Huaichuan said he would pick him up today. Judging by the time, he should be on his way by now. Lu He'an told him that he would inevitably be distracted while driving, which could increase the risk of danger.
Shen Li leaned back in his chair for a while, feeling better. He stood up and returned to the camera.
Wang Luo still hadn't replied, so the production team immediately decided to change the plan and take the other three guests to lunch first, without waiting for him.
After everyone finished packing their things, they moved the small wooden table back into the trunk.
Are you leaving?
People in the distance who noticed the crew's movements called out in their direction.
Lu He'an immediately waved his hand, taking the opportunity to promote the show: "Yes, please support the variety show 'Life Swap,' which airs live on Lemon Video every Saturday and Sunday!"
"Okay!" The person held up their phone, their voice loud and clear, "I'm already looking at it—"
The restaurant was located in a newly opened small shopping mall next to Central Park. The mall is not large, and only a few shops have been renovated and opened for business.
Today, the production team didn't pull any tricks. They found a specialty stir-fry restaurant in Yanshui Town, run by a couple in their forties.
After ordering, the sound of stir-frying over high heat filled the kitchen, and soon, mouthwatering aromas wafted out.
The food in Yanshui Town is on the spicier side, but the food in City A is on the sweeter side. The three of them cautiously ordered the mildly spicy option, but Xiaoji, Xiaohua and the others did not. Since they were already there, they went straight for the extra spicy option.
When the dishes were served, the group was stunned. Compared to the delicious and colorful dishes on Shen Li's table, their table was filled with bright red chili peppers.
Xiao Hua peeked out, then looked at the dishes in front of her, her eyes filled with worry: "Is this really edible?"
"Don't worry, it tastes good." The gentle proprietress held up several bottles of mineral water. "Here you go, keep it up!"
Xiaohua: ...It's all over...
It smells delicious!
[Emm, but it's really spicy, especially the bird's eye chili. Even I, who can handle spicy food, am trembling with fear at this amount. May the production team be blessed.]
[On one hand, life is peaceful and serene; on the other hand, there's a constant hissing and spitting (it's hilarious)]
This is a circular shopping mall. After finishing our meal, instead of going back the way we came, we continued walking in the direction we came from.
On the other side, the light is dim because it is in the shade.
Without the sun's rays, the wind blowing against my skin carried a distinct chill.
"It's so cold, so cold." Lu He'an jumped up and down twice, rubbing his palms together.
Shen Li smiled at him: "That's what you get for not wearing a down jacket."
Lu He'an tugged at his overcoat: "This is called prioritizing style over warmth. My sister ordered this for me... it'll definitely take amazing photos."
Shen Li: "Then I'll just wear a down jacket and take some great photos."
Lu He'an ran a few steps forward, then turned around and stood still. He looked Shen Li up and down, and the image of himself running to Jiang's Group to find Shen Li after the New Year flashed before his eyes, along with his clothes at that time.
Lu He'an ran for more than ten meters, then suddenly said mysteriously to the camera, "Let me tell you a secret, Shen Li looks absolutely stunning in a suit when he's at work, hehehe!"
[Ah! Anzi! You're immoral!]
How long do we have to wait to see this?
[Please! Anyone whose wife works at the same company? Could you secretly take a picture of your wife going to work and send it to us? (Oh God!)]
[Heh, don't let it turn out to be just a small workshop pretending to be a company to save face.]
[If this drama queen were actually working as an assistant in a legitimate company with more than ten people, I'd twist my head off and let you guys kick it around like a ball, haha.]
[Screenshot taken, waiting to be proven wrong]
Lu He'an's excited expression froze instantly. He stopped in his tracks, and one of the cameras followed him. When he stopped, the cameraman also stopped, and the camera subconsciously followed Lu He'an's line of sight.
In the hot pot restaurant ahead, two people were sitting by the window, and the one sitting to the side had a familiar face.
The viewers in the live chat recognized it.
[Isn't that Wang Luo?]
[Is this kid eating hot pot? Seriously...]
[Come on, who said they hadn't eaten yet? Your brother is eating really well, they even had hot pot!]
Lu He'an was furious. He had never suffered any injustice in his life. His older brother and sister doted on him at home, and he was protected by his friends Jiang Huaichuan and Lin Hui. He had never been wronged.
This idiot not only cheated on his wife, but he also let them starve for so long!
Lu He'an took a few big strides, pushed open the store door and rushed inside. The cameraman, fearing something might happen, also rushed in.
Without the glass door obstructing their view, Wang Luo's voice was much clearer as he spoke to the man in front of him.
Lu He'an was about to say something sarcastic when he heard—
The agent, with a pained expression, pleaded, "My dear, we've really been out long enough. Are you really going to give up and refuse to continue filming?"
"Go ahead and record. We'll go back after sitting for a while."
"What about the cost of this meal? Should I pay for it secretly?"
Wang Luo squinted at the corners of his eyes: "No, let's use the group's funds. This meal cost us over 500 yuan, didn't it?"
"Are you crazy? You think you can sneak out to eat hot pot and use your own money? You'll get torn apart by netizens, you believe it or not?"
Wang Luo didn't care: "Let them criticize. Being famous for being infamous is still fame. At worst, I'll just work harder next time. Isn't the next episode about the amusement park? There's a lot of physical work there, so it'll be my turn to shine."
Besides, I was just doing this for the show! I made Shen Li think he was going to win, but he actually lost terribly. His expression will be priceless, hahahahahahaha.
The agent frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked curiously, "Didn't you want to pursue Shen Li? Aren't you afraid of angering him?"
Wang Luo clicked his tongue in annoyance: "Why are you so annoying? I'll work harder next time and let him feel my masculine charm, okay? People with his personality like those who can help him fight on the front lines, so am I the perfect fit?"
Agent: ...You didn't charge into battle either...you were just digging holes...
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