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Qiao Yu choked, turning her head away from him. His eyes were too alluring, with slightly upturned corners and a hint of roguishness. His long, thick eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings, unintentionally stirring ripples in people's hearts.
Qiao Yu had no choice but to stammer and start making things up: "I got sand in my eyes."
"Oh... really?"
"Otherwise what?"
"You... know best here..."
As he spoke, Ling Chuan raised his hand and gently stroked the top of her head. His palm was slightly warm, and a warm current flowed through her hair.
Qiao Yu was startled and suddenly pushed Ling Chuan away.
He hurriedly sat back down in his seat and buried himself in his food to cover up the turmoil in his heart.
Ling Chuan also sat down leisurely. With his tall stature and long legs, he leaned back in his chair and glanced at the flush behind Qiao Yu's ear. A triumphant smile appeared on his lips once again.
After the meal, the two returned to the residential area in silence, just as they had when they arrived. When Qiao Yu got out of the car...
Ling Chuan tilted his head, one hand lazily resting on the windowsill: "Are you cooked yet?"
Qiao Yu glared back at him: "We're not familiar."
After saying that, he pushed open the car door and got out, slamming the door shut with a loud "bang".
Ling Chuan also curled his lips into a slightly wicked smile, narrowed his eyes, and moved closer to the passenger seat.
He tapped the edge of the car door with a half-clenched fist. "Then let's have another meal together."
Qiao Yu chuckled: "What made Teacher Ling misunderstand? I'll agree to have dinner with you again. Don't flatter yourself."
After saying that, he turned and entered the elevator. Then, as if he had thought of something, he turned back and added, "I can't handle your fans' misunderstandings, and I don't want others to misunderstand our relationship. Please stay away from me."
The figure disappeared from sight, and Ling Chuan leaned back in his chair, pressing his back teeth as he counted: "He misunderstood three times in two sentences. This is a misunderstanding of him, a real misunderstanding."
He frowned, slammed his hand on the steering wheel, and swore at Kimi.
If he hadn't been so impulsive, he wouldn't have sent that message halfway through typing it.
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A few days later.
In the early morning, dewdrops shimmer on the tender green leaves, refracting colorful light. As the sun rises higher and warm sunlight pours down, the temperature gradually increases.
Recording of "Back to Nature 2" has begun.
This is an outdoor experiential reality show that allows guests and viewers to find tranquility in their busy lives, experience the charm of nature, and return to their inner simplicity and purity.
The first location.
The program was filmed in a quaint little village on the eastern outskirts of Haicheng.
On the winding stone path, black sneakers trod across the uneven surface. Qiao Yu, dressed in a black dress with a white shirt over it, carrying a canvas bag, her long hair flowing down her shoulders, struggled to move forward on the gravel road with her suitcase.
Along one side of the road, vast fields of rapeseed flowers bloom freely, the golden sea of flowers rippling in the breeze.
In the village, rows of low houses are scattered in an orderly fashion, their white walls and gray tiles exuding a rustic charm under the sunlight.
In front of the house, an elderly man sat on a bamboo chair, leisurely basking in the sun, his palm-leaf fan swaying slowly in his hand.
Occasionally, a few barks could be heard, adding a touch of warmth to the tranquility.
The cameraman was with Qiao Yu, but he couldn't help her much, so he could only lead the way and turn the camera to Qiao Yu.
"Teacher Qiao, which teachers are you looking forward to meeting on this program?"
He was asking about the guest stars. Of course, Qiao Yu already knew about Qin Xiao. Could it be that he'd be coming in the first episode? That would be really bad luck.
Seeing Qiao Yu's eyebrows twitch slightly, the photographer chuckled and said, "Teacher Qiao, take your time thinking about it."
There are four regular guests, two men and two women, who were officially announced before filming began.
Jiang Wang, though not formally trained in acting, has carved out a niche for himself in the entertainment industry thanks to his passion and talent for it. Starting as an extra, he has steadily built his acting experience step by step.
Xiang Nanyu is an all-around idol who debuted as a member of a singing and dancing group. With her superb dance skills and unique voice, she has gained a large number of fans.
Lin Yi, a goddess of period dramas, possesses a classical and gentle appearance, with a cool and aloof temperament, like a fairy who stepped out of a painting. She made her screen debut in a period fantasy drama, stunning audiences and quickly rising to fame with her exquisite looks and nuanced performance.
The last one is Qiao Yu.
After walking for about seven or eight minutes, Qiao Yu followed the signs and arrived at a building with white walls and blue tiles.
Looking up, the walls are as white as snow, yet bear the mottled marks of time, which adds to their rustic charm.
The blue tiles are layered and arranged neatly, with the eaves slightly upturned, like birds spreading their wings as if about to take flight.
In front of the gate, several stone steps are arranged in a staggered manner, and the edges have become rounded and smooth due to years of being trampled by pedestrians.
On either side of the entrance stand a pair of stone lions. Despite the erosion of wind and rain, their majesty remains undiminished, their round eyes glaring out.
Qiao Yu took a deep breath, calming her slightly nervous mood, and stepped onto the stone steps.
Pushing open the door, the old hinges creaked and rattled.
Inside the courtyard, the director and camera crew stood guard on one side, while four of the six chairs on the other side were already occupied.
Qiao Yu's face was slightly flushed, whether from the sun or because she was late, it was hard to tell.
When she entered, the group came over to greet her.
Lin Yi, dressed in a light yellow suit, with her long hair slightly curled, ran up to her and hugged her: "Darling, you're here! It's been so long."
Qiao Yu smiled and replied, "Long time no see."
Jiang Wang was dressed in a white casual outfit, which was both casual and formal. He casually took the suitcase from Qiao Yu and handed it to the staff member next to him. "Teacher Qiao, it's been a long time."
"Long time no see, Teacher Jiang."
Qiao Yu then greeted Xiang Nan and Qin Xiao one by one.
Xiang Nan, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, is the youngest among them, exuding youthful energy.
Qin Xiao was dressed all in black, with cargo pants and a loose black T-shirt, and only he managed to make this outfit look somewhat fashionable.
When facing Qin Xiao, the two greeted each other as if they were strangers, and no one noticed anything amiss.
The director asked the five people to sit down, leaving an empty seat next to Qiao Yu.
Xiang Nan asked curiously, "Director, is there another guest star? Who is it?"
Everyone looked at each other, full of curiosity.
The director said in a serious tone, "There's another special guest who's already on his way."
Qin Xiao: "Special guest?"
Lin Yi: "Who is it? I'm so curious, the production team is keeping it so secret."
Xiang Nan said, "Wow! A special invitation! This has piqued my curiosity."
Qiao Yu just smiled. She wasn't curious about any of this. It didn't matter who came; she would just do her own thing.
Jiang Wang was slightly older than the others and wasn't as gossipy.
At that moment, footsteps were heard outside the door, and dozens of eyes seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, staring intently at the tightly closed door.
Qiao Yu subconsciously glanced at the director. The director's expression was cold and stern. His usually shrewd eyes were calm at this moment, but there was a hint of watching a good show.
With a creak, the door was pushed open with force.
The air was tense, but suddenly, deafening screams erupted from all around, instantly igniting the entire venue.
Qiao Yu was surprised to find that the person who came was Ling Chuanye.
When Qin Xiao saw the person standing outside the door, his pupils contracted and he subconsciously looked at Qiao Yu, who was separated from him by two people.
Lin Yi: "Aaaaaaah, Ling Chuan too!!!"
Jiang Wang: "Teacher Ling actually came."
Xiang Nan said, "Oh my god, the production team actually invited Aye, my idol."
The staff members behind the director, who were kept in the dark, also gasped in surprise.
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Ling Chuan was also dressed casually, in a simple white T-shirt, white shirt, and jeans, paired with white sneakers, which was somewhat different from his usual roguish and cool style.
He smiled and stepped into the courtyard. Jiang Wang went up to him first: "Teacher Ling, it's been a long time."
Ling Chuan smiled and shook hands with him, and everyone realized that the two had met before.
Jiang Wang naturally took on the role of introducer, introducing the guests present to Ling Chuan one by one.
When Qiao Yu was introduced, there was a moment of awkwardness among everyone. This circle isn't very big, and everyone knows about any little thing that happens.
Not long ago, a scandalous rumor spread like wildfire overseas, and now, less than half a month later, the rumored couple has appeared on the same variety show.
Everyone guessed that this was the kind of program effect the director wanted.
Qiao Yu smiled but greeted Ling Chuan slowly and deliberately, "Hello, Teacher Ling."
Ling Chuan smiled and said, "Teacher Qiao, it's a coincidence that we meet again."
skillful?
Oh!
Jiang Wang: "These two are too kind."
A few perfunctory laughs eventually brought the matter to a close, and when Qin Xiao was introduced, both of their expressions changed slightly.
Qin Xiao glanced at Qiao Yu, then raised an eyebrow as he looked at Ling Chuan, adopting a look of anticipation.
Ling Chuan, however, became much more serious and nodded to Qin Xiao with a faint expression.
After everyone had introduced themselves and taken their seats, it was the director's turn to start the show.
"Welcome everyone to Haidong, the first filming location for our 'Back to Nature 2' series. Here, you will completely say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourselves in the embrace of nature, embarking on a wonderful journey."
"The Haidong Courtyard behind you is where you'll be staying for the three days and two nights. It has six rooms, each with a different style and, of course, different amenities..."
The director laughed as he spoke, and everyone sighed in sympathy.
Xiang Nan said, "The director is setting a trap for us."
Director: "We won't go so far as to dig a hole; it's up to you guys to do it."
"The rules for assigning rooms are simple—peel corn."
Qin Xiao: "Peeling corn?"
Director: "I think most of you here have probably never husked corn before. Consider this an experience. The husked corn will be taken to the farmers' homes, mixed with other feed, ground up, and then fed to the chickens."
Lin Yi was filled with questions: "Do I have to feed the chickens too?"
For most of those present, this kind of rural life was something they had never seen before.
The staff moved several basins of golden corn to everyone's front and presented each person with a small, slightly yellowed bamboo winnowing basket.
The director stepped forward and gave a demonstration.
The corn had already been dried in the sun, and it made a slight cracking sound when peeled.
"Everyone just peels it like this, three minutes, the one who peels the most wins and gets priority in choosing a room."
Lin Yi muttered, "Your hands must hurt now, do you have any gloves?"
The staff had no choice but to awkwardly hand over the gloves that had been prepared beforehand.
Jiang Wang picked up a bag of corn, weighed it in his hand, and laughed, "I peeled corn a long time ago, but it was fresh corn. This is the first time I've seen dried corn like this."
Qin Xiao laughed: "This is my first time peeling corn, and I'm dedicating it to the production team."
Xiang Nan said, "What's so difficult about this? Watch me show you my skills!"
Everyone laughed, and the director said to start the timer.
"Three minutes to go, begin..."
Qiao Yu picked up an ear of corn. She held the cob with her left hand and precisely inserted her right thumb into the gap between the kernels. With a push, a row of kernels was instantly peeled off. Her movements were clean and efficient, and the kernels fell into the winnowing basket with a rustling sound.
The people around were stunned. The crowd, who had been struggling with peeling corn, stopped what they were doing and looked at them with amazement.
Xiang Nan couldn't help but exclaim, "Qiao Yu, you're amazing!"
Qiao Yu smiled slightly, but her hands didn't stop moving. "There's a trick to peeling corn. Let's study it."
The group snapped out of their daze and began to study the matter, while Qiao Yu quickly piled up a small mountain of corn kernels.
In the gap, Qiao Yu saw Ling Chuan standing to the side. He slowly picked up the corn and examined it carefully.
Then I found a small stick nearby, aimed one end of the stick at the base of the corn kernels, and gently pried them open. The corn kernels then fell down with a "pitter-patter".
Qiao Yu: "..."
As if sensing her gaze, Ling Chuan also raised his lips and turned his head, glancing at her indifferently before turning his gaze back to the hand holding the corn in her hand, raising the corner of his eye slightly: "It's nothing special."
Qiao Yu: "..."
She held the corn she was clutching so tightly it was almost broken in two, but she still held back in the end.
Lin Yi sat to the side, carefully peeling corn. Seeing that no one was wearing gloves, she simply started peeling corn too.
Her slender fingers appeared somewhat delicate between the hard corn kernels. With each ear of corn she peeled, she frowned slightly, clearly her hands were a little sore from the friction.
He glanced at Qiao Yu every now and then, a hint of disdain hidden in his eyes.
When the time was up, everyone stopped, and the staff came forward to weigh the corn kernels that everyone had peeled.
First is Qiao Yu, second is Ling Chuanye, then Jiang Wang, Qin Xiao, Lin Yi, and Xiang Nanyu.
Qiao Yu was given the right to choose a room first. She took the six cards from the director and flipped through them one by one: "I choose room number 5."
When it was the turn of the next few people to choose their rooms, Ling Chuan chose room number 6, Jiang Wang chose room number 2, Qin Xiao chose room number 4, Lin Yi chose room number 1, and Xiang Nan chose room number 3.
Director: "Rooms 1, 2, and 3 are on the second floor, and rooms 4, 5, and 6 are on the third floor. Now, please take the corn kernels you have shelled and follow the staff to the farmer's house. After feeding the chickens, you can go back to your rooms to rest. See you this afternoon."
The six people took their own dustpans and followed the staff to the door.
The staff member explained, "Every household in the village raises chickens. We selected three households to make feed for the chickens. The teachers will be paired up... Well, I see that the teachers have a good understanding and have already divided up. So, please follow us according to these groups."
Qiao Yu, who was walking ahead, was a little stunned when she heard this. Had everything been divided up? She turned her head and saw that Ling Chuan was following behind her.
He gave her an innocent-looking raised eyebrow, as if to say that he didn't know what was going on either.
Jiang Wang and Qin Xiao were in one group, and Lin Yi and Xiang Nan were in another group.
The group was a little confused by this temporary assignment, but they didn't say anything, since it wasn't a big deal.
Only Lin Yi's gaze lingered between Qiao Yu and Ling Chuan for a few seconds, her expression ambiguous.
The three groups split up at the fork in the road and followed the staff to the farmers' homes.
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