Chapter 18 The Captain Who Caught Adulterers—…
Chapter 18
Luo Xiaoran thanked Chu Xingli and took the fishing net.
He put the little red fish into a separate small bucket, seemingly with other plans for it.
Seeing Luo Xiaoran's actions, Chu Xingli couldn't help but feel heartbroken for him.
Although he had returned a fish to Luo Xiaoran, this one was far too small compared to the one that had escaped.
"How much did the one that got away weigh? Should I catch a few more for you?" Chu Xingli was still a little embarrassed.
Once you've gathered the total weight, that should be... about right, right?
Before Luo Xiaoran could answer him, Zhou Maidong, who had just recovered a little, spoke up: "Xiaoran's fish must weigh at least ten pounds."
His words revealed an indescribable heartache.
"Haha, Brother Zhou, you're talking like you've lost a fish... Ouch!" Before Zhu Ji could finish speaking, Lin Ning poked him hard in the waist, and he immediately shut up.
Zhou Maidong closed his eyes and remained silent, ignoring him.
[hahaha, Zhu Da Niu, why are you bringing up such a sensitive topic?]
[Zhou Ge: All I did was lose a fish!!!]
[Not a single word that Brother Zhou would like to hear xs]
Zhu Ji realized he had said the wrong thing, awkwardly touched his nose, and pondered what topic he should talk about next.
"Sister Lu, I may have to ask a very presumptuous question: why did you and Brother Zhou get a divorce?"
Zhu Daniu's remarks left people feeling very uncertain.
However, this does not include Lu Yunxin.
She was completely unafraid to reveal the reasons why she wanted to divorce Zhou Maidong.
“The two of us spend 350 out of 365 days a year filming,” Lu Yunxin casually tossed her long, curly hair. “We’re more familiar with the crew than with our spouses.”
Her words were quite ambiguous.
Chu Xingli was worried that her outspokenness would be misinterpreted, so she took the initiative to explain it to her.
"Sister Lu even said she wanted a divorce, but she still calls Brother Zhou by that name after all these years," Chu Xingli teased with a smile. "Back then, when I saw you post on Weibo, you used 'the person next to you in bed' as a nickname for Brother Zhou. That was so sweet."
Lu Yunxin then realized what was happening and looked at Chu Xingli with eyes full of gratitude.
Female celebrities are most afraid of getting involved in this kind of controversy; entertainment reporters and marketing accounts are really good at writing nonsense.
[Ahhh, I'm trying to explain for Sister Lu, afraid she'll be misunderstood.]
My hug is so warm, waaaaaah!
"And what about you two?" Lu Yunxin looked at Zhao Anyu and Chen Xuanqi and asked with a smile, "Such a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, both singers and dancers, why are you breaking up?"
Lu Yunxin did not inquire about Chu Xingli and Luo Xiaoran.
On the one hand, she was unsure whether the two of them wanted to tell everyone the reason for their divorce, so she did not intend to offend their privacy; on the other hand, she could not afford to offend the Chu Group.
Chu Xingli is easy to get along with, but his brother is not.
He is known in the capital circles for being fiercely protective of his younger brother.
Whenever they come across a good script, they invest in it under Chu Xingli's name, paving the way for their younger brother who is still studying.
As soon as Chu Xingli graduated with his master's degree, Chu Lianqing dragged him back to the company and personally mentored him.
The director felt both regret and relief when he saw that Lu Yunxin had tactfully bypassed Chu Xingli and Luo Xiaoran.
If he really angers President Chu, this show will probably be his last.
Having been mentioned by Lu Yunxin, how could Zhao Anyu and Chen Xuanqi possibly let go of this once-in-a-lifetime publicity opportunity?
Of the five couples present, only these two participated in the show as an unmarried couple.
They were discovered by the company's CEO because they were having a secret relationship.
The boss threatened them on the spot, saying that only one of them could stay. Their stances changed instantly, and they immediately started competing and bickering, trying to make the boss discover their potential and fire the other.
Fortunately, I encountered this variety show, which helped me get my name off the boss's fire list, so naturally I have to perform well.
If possible, you should also plan for your future and find a new powerful ally.
"We...we're too young," Zhao Anyu blurted out, then immediately realized his mistake, "No, no, I didn't mean the teachers are old..."
Upon hearing this, even Zhou Maidong, who was fishing, turned his head to look at him and sighed helplessly.
Chen Xuanqi, standing to the side, couldn't help but lower her head and cover her mouth to laugh.
[Haha, is he crazy?]
[Qiao Manyun didn't react for a while, but her expression changed immediately upon hearing this, haha]
[Chen Xuanqi, do you have to be so ruthless? I'm speechless.]
But Zhao Anyu seems to be older than Ranzi.
Lu Yunxin waved her hand dismissively: "Besides that reason, is it because our personalities don't match?"
Seeing Zhao Anyu and Chen Xuanqi stammering, Chu Xingli understood.
Taotie had already explained these inside stories to him in detail.
For Chu Xingli at this moment, there was absolutely no surprise.
So he squatted down next to the small bucket beside Luo Xiaoran's legs and looked down at the little red fish.
Luo Xiaoran has caught another big fish.
He turned his body to the other side to avoid splashing water from the fish tail onto Chu Xingli's face.
"Wow, it's all yours no matter what, you're amazing." Chu Xingli sincerely marveled at Luo Xiaoran's luck and ability.
Luo Xiaoran seemed to be pleased by the implied meaning of those words.
He raised an eyebrow at Chu Xingli, gesturing for him to stand up and go for a walk around to stretch his muscles: "Go have some fun."
Chu Xingli was puzzled by Luo Xiaoran's slightly cheerful tone, and honestly responded with an "Oh".
He stood up and walked away, turning back every three steps.
[Haha, I don't even know why Ranzi suddenly became happy.]
[Secretly pleased that he's hooked up with me again]
【It's~you~everything~is~your~ (loopy shakes head)】
Chu Xingli turned off her microphone and strolled aimlessly along the edge of the woods for a while, enjoying the fresh morning air still carrying the light mist that hadn't completely dissipated. She felt refreshed and invigorated.
Suddenly, he noticed a vaguely visible, overweight figure not far ahead.
It looks like... Bao Keming?
No wonder I haven't seen him since earlier; he was hiding here.
When Chu Xingli came out, the photographer who had been with him and Luo Xiaoran stayed by the pond.
At this moment, Chu Xingli was all alone.
"Pfft—"
It had rained a few days ago, and the soil in the mountains was still very damp.
Chu Xingli accidentally stepped on a brightly colored mushroom as she took that step.
He was startled and quickly pulled his foot back, only to step into the mud next to him.
Chu Xingli: "..."
Today is not a good day for a walk.
Chu Xingli had no tissues in her pocket, so she could only pick up a few fallen leaves from the ground and scrape off the mud from the sides of her shoes.
As he squatted there, he inevitably overheard the conversations of Bao Keming on the phone.
There's no escaping it.
“Baby, of course I love you. Once I’ve sorted things out, I’ll definitely bring you back to the Bao family.”
Classic lines used by scumbags.
"How could your husband not love you?" Bao Keming had picked up a lot of fashion tips from the young people around him these past few days, and when he called his sweetheart, he couldn't help but use a bubbly voice, "Be good, listen to me, come here and give me a kiss, muah~"
Bao Keming's vocal fry sounds like the straw of a U-Love Milk drink.
Chu Xingli was so disgusted that she got goosebumps all over the floor and wished she could just throw her shoes there and leave.
A gentle breeze swept by, and the leaves on the trees fluttered down.
It landed right on Chu Xingli's glasses, blocking his view.
A whisper came from the side at just the right moment: "I know this word, One Leaf is mentally challenged."
Chu Xingli turned to look at Zhu Ji and Lin Ning, who had somehow crouched behind her: "..."
Lin Ning corrected her softly: "It's like being blinded by a leaf."
Lu Yunxin and Qiao Manyun kept asking Zhao Anyu and his companion endless questions, while Zhu Ji and Lin Ning got a little sleepy and went out together to find Chu Xingli to wake them up.
Fortunately, Chu Xingli's route was relatively normal, and the two of them found him easily.
Seeing Chu Xingli with his head down, fiddling with something, she quietly squatted down behind him and waited for him to finish.
"Xingli," Lin Ning also noticed Bao Keming, assuming Chu Xingli was there to watch the commotion, "You can read lips?"
Chu Xingli plucked a leaf from the tree and squinted, "He's saying, 'Honey, I ate earthworm cookies today. I really suggest you stock up on some in the fridge, so we can go fishing late at night later...'"
Zhu Ji punched him: "I don't understand Chinese, but I'm not stupid."
Chu Xingli shrugged.
If you don't believe me, fine.
When the three of them strolled back to the pond, Bao Keming had already taken a shortcut back and sat down next to Qiao Manyun. At that moment, Lu Yunxin was questioning him about the reasons for the divorce.
"Of course I love my wife, she gave birth to my successor."
Chu Xingli keenly observed the fleeting look of guilt on Qiao Manyun's face when Bao Keming said "my successor".
Something's not right.
There's a flaw!
Bao Keming was oblivious to Qiao Manyun's change and continued to boast, immersed in his own world: "When he grows up, I will let him inherit my business as soon as he comes of age."
"What will you inherit?" Chu Xingli asked sincerely, "The business of selling down jackets in Africa and sandals in Iceland?"
It's not that I'm afraid of rich kids who are obsessed with trivial things and lose their ambitions, it's that I'm afraid of rich kids who have lofty aspirations.
The greatest reward Bao Keming can give to his parents is simply not starting his own business.
"And what about your feelings for Manyun?" Lu Yunxin continued to press, "How did the topic veer off to the child?"
“I was thinking that when I retire, I’ll take Manyun to live in seclusion in the deep mountains,” Bao Keming quickly grasped Qiao Manyun’s hand and added, “Alas, my love for her is impossible to hide.”
Qiao Manyun forced herself to suppress her disgust and listened to him finish speaking.
“You can’t hide liking someone,” Chu Xingli said with a smile, her words carrying a hidden meaning. “But you must hide liking two people.”
Bao Keming: "..."
[I'm going crazy with hugs, ahhhh]
I reasonably suspect that Bao Bao witnessed Bao Keming's infidelity.
[The Captain of the Adultery-Catching Team in "Starting Over" - Comrade Hug]
[Hugs! Next time you catch someone cheating, please make sure to bring us all along as witnesses!!!]
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