While Zhuang Li and Xi Ming were standing at the door of the warehouse chatting, Chang Jinbo hid in a secluded corner with his cell phone and called Han Kun.
The call was quickly connected, and the tone was slightly unhappy. "Jinbo, what's wrong with you? Why did you ask the director to edit the video of our phone call into the main film? If so, can our plan still be carried out?"
Han Kun cared nothing more than whether Zhuang Li would fall into a trap, be deceived, and end up ruined and bruised. His claim that "not disturbing each other is the best way to show respect" was all bullshit!
Only a fool would believe him.
Chang Jinbo lowered his head and laughed at himself.
"Today, Zhuang Li packed up all the things you bought for him and asked me to send them to you. Your address hasn't changed, right?" Chang Jinbo tried to speak in a normal tone.
Han Kun's surprised voice came from the microphone: "Good brother, thank you for helping me get my things back. My address hasn't changed. Can you send it to me by expedited express? I'm a little short of money recently, and I can sell a few things to make ends meet."
Chang Jinbo asked casually, "Han Kun, do you know Zhuang Li? Can you tell me what kind of person he is?"
Han Kun was stunned. "Why are you asking this?"
"If I didn't know what kind of person Zhuang Li was, how could I catch up with him? How could I help you get revenge?"
"But our phone call has been broadcast. Will he fall for it?"
"Don't worry about this. I have plenty of ways to regain Zhuang Li's trust. Just tell me his preferences so that I can prescribe the right medicine." Chang Jinbo urged again.
Han Kun was thinking hard and hesitating on the other end of the phone.
Chang Jinbo pressed on, "What color does Zhuang Li like?"
“It seems to be blue.”
Chang Jinbo sneered in his heart: He hasn't seen Zhuang Li wear a piece of blue clothes in all these days!
"What does Zhuang Li like to eat?"
“He likes Western food.”
Chang Jinbo sneered again. Zhuang Li obviously liked Chinese food!
"What sports does he like? What are his hobbies? Does he like traveling..." Chang Jinbo asked a series of questions.
Han Kun would either mumble a vague answer, make a wild guess, or give a wrong answer. He had been dating Zhuang Li for several years, but he knew him better than Chang Jinbo, a stranger he had only known for two weeks.
It turns out that those diaries and that memo were Zhuang Li's true inner cry. He had never received love from Han Kun, so why couldn't he just walk away?
He had returned everything that needed to be returned, so he didn't owe Han Kun anything.
Chang Jinbo covered his sad face, but he couldn't hide the guilt and heartache that kept welling up from the bottom of his heart.
Han Kun racked his brains but couldn't think of any other hobbies Zhuang Li had, so he said, "Well, that's all I know. He's a boring guy, and you can't do anything with him. Just take him out and buy him things. Give him enough money and he'll be happy. He's easy to get along with."
Chang Jinbo laughed angrily: "So, is this what love is in your eyes? It depends entirely on money? Then you deserve what you have today. Without money, who will care about you? I will help you send your things, and don't contact me again in the future. I don't want you as my friend."
Chang Jinbo hung up the phone, blocked Han Kun, and then let out a long breath.
Until this moment, he was finally willing to admit that he liked Zhuang Li. He felt sorry for Zhuang Li, as if he had suffered the same pain.
So he lowered his head and whispered, "Confess to me tomorrow, Chang Jinbo, and don't run away anymore."
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The next day, Zhuang Li and Xi Ming got up early and took the cameraman Xiao Liu to climb the mountain.
As the car turned onto the road to the city, Xi Ming belatedly reminded, "You're going the wrong direction."
Zhuang Li suddenly asked, "Did you bring your ID card?"
"I have it, it's in my wallet." Xi Ming patted the mountaineering bag placed beside him.
"Where's the household registration booklet?"
"The household registration booklet is at home."
"Where do you live? I'll go with you to get it." Zhuang Li turned on the navigation system.
Xi Ming seemed to sense something, his voice trembling slightly: "Why do you want me to get my ID card and household registration booklet?"
"What else can we do?" Zhuang Li smiled brightly as he faced the rising sun. "Registering for marriage, of course."
Xi Ming: “!!!”
He covered his madly beating heart and repeatedly confirmed: "Are you serious? Are you kidding? We're going to register for marriage today? So soon?"
Cameraman Xiao Liu: “!!!” Director, I have captured another exciting scene, you must give me a chicken drumstick today!
Zhuang Li took a moment to glance at Xi Ming and said slowly, "Did you forget when we were playing games yesterday? You promised to marry me."
Xi Ming: "Is that a proposal?"
"If you think it's too hasty, forget it. Let's continue hiking in the suburbs." Zhuang Li turned the steering wheel.
Xi Ming immediately pressed his shoulders and said quickly: "Don't be rash! I live in xx community, and I will go back to get my household registration book now." He looked at the cars speeding past on the left and right, and then at the scenery that was constantly receding in front of him, and suddenly he felt like he was flying.
Happiness came so suddenly that he was at a loss for a long time.
"Are we really getting married?" He turned his head and stared at the profile of the little curly-haired boy without blinking.
Zhuang Li also turned his head, looked deeply into his eyes, and nodded carefully: "Really, we are getting married."
Then, both of them laughed happily at the same time.
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More than an hour later, the two came to the marriage registration office of the Civil Affairs Bureau with their ID cards, took a photo together, and then sat outside in the corridor waiting.
Xi Ming held his ID bag in one hand and tightly grasped the little curly-haired boy's hand with the other, fearing that the other party would run away.
Zhuang Li was holding up the group photo with a bright red background, looking happily at the sunlight, his narrow, long fox eyes filled with joy.
Cameraman Xiao Liu immediately cut a close-up shot of the photo.
At that moment, a couple came out of the office, arguing loudly, apparently having a falling out. The woman said in a sharp voice, "Just get married, why are you signing a prenuptial agreement? Your family owns a mine, right?"
The man said firmly, "I won't register with you without signing a prenuptial agreement. Tell me, do you love me as a person, or do you love my family's money?"
"What's the big deal about your family having a few bucks? If you don't want to register, then don't register. I won't get married! We're still a family, but your parents are so wary of me. If I marry them, will I have a good life?" The woman pushed the man away and ran away without looking back.
The man quickly chased after her.
Seeing this, Xiao Liu couldn't help but remind him, "Mr. Zhuang, Mr. Xi, do you want to sign a prenuptial agreement as well?"
Xi Ming immediately waved his hands: "No! We can't get divorced!"
Zhuang Li also smiled and shook his head: "What's mine is Xi Ming's. He and I are one and the same."
Xiao Liu couldn't help but give Mr. Zhuang a thumbs up.
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At noon, the two returned to the love cabin hand in hand, secretly hid the marriage certificate, and then hid in the bathroom to make out.
The director's loud voice came from downstairs: "All guests, please hurry back to your rooms and pack your bags. We are going to change the location."
"Where are we going to change to?" Meng Lan ran in from outside the yard.
"Move to Green Lake Castle. The next few episodes will be filmed there, and you guys have to live there too." The director showed a proud expression.
Wan Annie exclaimed, "Living in Green Lake Castle? Is that true?"
Ou Lu was also shocked. "Director, where did you get the money? The rent for Green Lake Castle is very expensive, right?"
"It's not expensive. The castle is a friendly donation from Mr. Zhuang, so it's free." The director waved his hands repeatedly, "Hurry up and pack your bags. We're moving soon."
No one connected the "Mr. Zhuang" the director had mentioned with Manager Zhuang. Everyone cheered and went back to their rooms.
Zhuang Li listened attentively for a moment, then continued to kiss Xi Ming's soft lips. One of them sat on the sink, the other stood upright, their bodies pressed tightly together.
After a while, Wan Annie came knocking on the door... After a while, Chang Jinbo came knocking on the door... Then it was Yi Jiangnan... Until the chief director came to invite them personally, the two separated reluctantly, their noses still touching each other's, breathing in the hot air exhaled from each other's bodies.
"I want to eat spicy hot pot." Xi Ming pleaded in a hoarse voice.
"Be good, just for these two days." Zhuang Li put his fingertips into his hair and gently stroked his scalp.
The two kissed again before starting to pack their bags.
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Green Lake Castle is truly one of the world's ten most scenic spots. Its vast expanse requires a drive of over ten minutes to reach the castle grounds from the main entrance. Backed by verdant mountains, with a serene green lake at its feet and a deep blue sky overhead, a vibrant expanse of vibrantly colored and fragrant flower fields stretches to the east.
Clusters of golden sunflowers, purple gentian, fiery red roses, and pale pink roses bloom vibrantly in front of everyone's eyes, creating a dreamlike beauty.
Colorful butterflies are dancing in this sea of flowers, their wings reflecting fluorescent lights.
"I feel like I have come to a fairy tale kingdom!" Wan Annie stood on the hill and looked into the distance, sighing sincerely.
Meng Lan was also captivated by the beauty of Green Lake Castle. It felt like a fantasy world she had once visited, so beautiful it seemed unreal! No wonder even the richest woman's daughter was desperately trying to buy it. Only the woman who owned this castle deserved to be called a princess.
Meng Lan covered her mouth and let out a small cry of surprise.
The others stared blankly, feeling uncomfortable walking on the gravel road, not even knowing where to put their hands and feet.
The housekeeper came out with a group of servants and introduced the furnishings and layout of the house to the group. When he caught sight of Zhuang Li, he bowed deeply, his attitude very cautious.
Yet no one noticed this small detail.
Zhuang Li stood at the doorway, pointing to the flower-filled courtyard and said, "How about we hold the wedding here?" He pointed to the vast lawn further away and said, "The lawn over there can be used for the banquet."
"Okay, as long as you like, you can get married anywhere." Xi Ming nodded with a smile.
Meng Lan interjected, "It must be very expensive to get married here? The rent alone is hundreds of thousands."
"You don't have to pay, why do you care?" Xi Ming retorted without turning his head.
Zhuang Li continued his instructions: "The castle over there can be vacated for guests to stay. Open two restaurants, one serving Chinese food and the other serving Western cuisine. The evening banquet will be held here, and we will invite the best musicians and singers to perform. Flowers will be airlifted in, and fireworks will be set off in the evening..."
Zhuang Li kept talking about his requests.
Xi Ming took out his phone and said hurriedly, "Wait a minute, I'll turn on the recording function."
Zhuang Li waited for a moment, then repeated his request.
Meng Lan couldn't stand it any longer and sarcastically said, "Zhuang Li, if you plan according to your standards, this wedding will cost at least 100 million! Xi Ming earned all his money by risking his life. It's not good for you to squander it like this? Don't you feel sorry for other people's hard-earned money?"
Before Zhuang Li could even speak, Xi Ming said impatiently, "We're discussing our marriage, why are you interfering? What does this have to do with you? I'm happy to spend money on Zhuang Li, what's it to you?"
Meng Lan really couldn't do anything about it, but she was worried.
If these two people really get married, what will happen to her strategy mission? She will die!
When Meng Lan was sweating anxiously, Wan Annie ran into the hall and said excitedly: "Zhuang Li, come here, I will take you to see the good things!"
Zhuang Li was dragged into a massive parking lot. Dozens of parking spaces were completely filled with luxury cars, each costing upwards of four or five million yuan. The faint smell of gasoline lingered in the air, a bit cloying.
Wan Annie took a deep breath and exclaimed, "Do you smell it? This is the smell of money!"
Zhuang Li: "..."
Xi Ming was also very interested in these luxury cars. He looked at them one after another, touching here and poking there, with an eager look on his face.
"Do you like it?" Zhuang Li whispered in his ear.
"I like it." Xi Ming nodded.
"If you like it, I'll give it to you." Zhuang Li grabbed a handful of air and stuffed it into Xi Ming's palm.
Xi Ming immediately hugged him and laughed out loud. Although he didn't get anything, his heart was full.
Cameraman Xiao Liu: “…” The old saying is indeed true, fools have good luck!
Wan Anni took a selfie in front of a luxury car and joked, "I'm going to post it on WeChat Moments pretending to be rich and beautiful. I want to see who can be more arrogant than me today."
Meng Lan, who followed closely, took a photo in front of another luxury car and posted it on her Moments.
In addition to luxury cars, the castle also has rooms dedicated to storing valuables. The level of luxury is so eye-opening that even Meng Lan, a time and space traveler, is amazed.
The program team specially dispatched several cameramen to shoot everything about Green Lake Castle from all angles, trying their best to show its flashy side that is difficult for ordinary people to imagine.
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