Chapter 21: Would you believe me if I said I was going to the bathroom? Please add this to your favorites...
After finishing a cup of coffee, Wei Lai was instantly full of energy. He looked around and said, "Strange, it's already 7:30. Why hasn't Mingyue come down yet? She usually gets up earlier than us."
Don Juan placed the fried egg on a slice of toasted bread. "Wait a little longer. If she's not down by eight o'clock, go up and call her."
The live stream starts promptly at 8:00 AM every morning and ends at different times in the evening, depending on the situation, sometimes at 5:00 PM and sometimes at 8:00 PM.
At 8 o'clock sharp, Jiang Mingyue came downstairs on time. To the surprise of everyone on the production team, she didn't look tired at all and was even wearing a slightly bright windbreaker.
She already has fair skin, and the orange windbreaker further accentuated her complexion, making her stand out in photos.
She greeted everyone, "Brothers, did you sleep well last night?"
Wei Lai handed her the warm water she had prepared earlier, saying, "We all slept soundly, and we were wondering why you woke up late today."
Jiang Mingyue thanked her softly, then took the water glass and drank it all in one go.
She made up a random excuse, "Maybe it's because it's too quiet here, and I overslept."
Actually, it was because Beatrix was too talkative. He finally found someone he could chat with and who wasn't afraid of him, so he wouldn't let her sleep and stayed at the foot of the bed to share and complain about gossip from the past three hundred years with her.
There wasn't anything particularly important; it was all about worldly affairs and relationships between men and women.
Before going downstairs, she forced herself to cast a calming spell, otherwise she would have been yawning non-stop.
The crew members exchanged knowing smiles and didn't call out Teacher Jiang's perfunctory excuse.
Meng Qinzhou reminded everyone that the live stream was about to begin.
To be honest, although the production team provided makeup artists for them, Don Juan and the others basically appeared on camera without makeup. Apart from applying face cream and sunscreen, they did not wear any additional makeup.
Jiang Mingyue, needless to say, almost always goes out without makeup, and her hair is mostly hidden in a hat or tied up.
The production team couldn't do anything about it, since the theme of this season was budget travel, and the guests' elaborate outfits every day just didn't fit the bill.
Wei Lai and the others tidied their hair, sat down at the dining table, and then greeted the viewers in the live broadcast room.
Good evening, everyone. It's a sunny day here, the weather is nice.
During the live stream, Ji Wenxuan and Wei Lai usually interact the most. Meng Qinzhou and Tang Huang occasionally interact with fans. Jiang Mingyue has many haters, so she basically doesn't look at the camera and interacts the least.
The number of viewers in the live stream unexpectedly exceeded one million, which startled everyone.
Ji Wenxuan looked surprised. "Why are there so many people today?"
[Finally, you're live streaming! Do you know how long we've been waiting, brother?!]
[I don't want to call you out, are you waiting for your brother? You clearly just want to watch the show.]
【Wait a minute, that's strange. It should be past 8 a.m. where they are, yet they're still having breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Does that mean they can have their meal for free?】
Judging from the way the brothers look, they slept well last night.
This is an old trick used by hotels to sell products; they create a sense of mystery just to grab attention and generate traffic.
You who wait to watch the show, I'll sell you health supplements when you're old.
[Does the production team dare to release last night's footage?]
Meng Qinzhou read a few messages from fans, smiled and answered one or two questions, saying that they all slept well last night, and there were no messy things happening at the hotel at night, so everyone shouldn't overthink it.
Netizens are frustrated. Is it really that simple? They've been waiting in vain.
It's like I've already taken my pants off, and this is what you show me—a feeling of helplessness.
[All four older brothers said they slept soundly, but Sister Jiang didn't say a word.]
[Sister Jiang is having breakfast. Besides, she's never been one to talk much.]
[ShiliuTV's rival: What a disappointment, nothing to show for it, let's call it a day]
Some sharp-eyed netizens noticed Jiang Mingyue's unusual behavior.
Sister Jiang probably didn't sleep well last night; she's not eating as fast as usual.
As Meng Qinzhou read out this comment, Wei Lai and the others involuntarily glanced at Jiang Mingyue.
Jiang Mingyue then looked up and stared directly at the camera, her tone quite helpless, "If I said today is the second day of my period, you would definitely scold me for being unprofessional."
Everyone: "..."
[Waaaaah, we didn't, we're not like that, Sister Jiang, drink more hot water!]
Newly minted fans rushed to debunk the rumors, urgently expressing their loyalty, urging Jiang Mingyue to drink more water, let Meng Qinzhou carry heavy things, and ask Wei Lai and the others to handle any matters, and not to overwork herself.
As expected, when the haters learned that Jiang Mingyue had her period, they started jumping around and flooding the screen again.
[Green Tea Women's Watch]
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[Green Tea Women's Watch]
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Meng Qinzhou and Ji Wenxuan were closest to the phone, and they were both embarrassed and annoyed by the negative comments, but they had both gotten used to it and simply ignored them.
However, Jiang Mingyue, who had never responded to the haters, happened to catch these words and gave a wicked smile.
"I have never endorsed green tea. You reminded me. If any advertisers are interested, please leave a message on my Weibo. Thank you."
Wei Lai's eyes lit up, and she gave Jiang Mingyue a thumbs up, saying, "Well done!"
Don Juan also gave her a thumbs-up.
Sometimes it's really unnecessary to pay attention to haters, but it's okay to stand up to them occasionally. Don't take their silence for granted.
The program's director, who was far to the north, was monitoring public opinion in real time. Upon seeing this, he immediately called the assistant director and asked, "Is the tea merchant who sponsors our program selling green tea?"
Assistant Director: "Boss, I was just about to call you. It was made by them."
The director obtained the sponsor's contact information and then asked the station to act as an intermediary to connect Jiang Mingyue with the sponsor, as a way of repaying the favor Jiang Mingyue had done for catching the pickpocket for the production team.
At 8:30, Luca, a hotel employee, came to work and was quite shocked to see a group of people still there.
Luca reviewed the hotel surveillance footage and confirmed that Wei Lai and the other four were indeed sleeping in the room.
He contacted the hotel owner by phone and, after receiving permission, Luca returned their 200 euro deposit.
Before leaving, Jiang Mingyue handed a letter to Luca, instructing him to make sure it was passed on to his boss.
"If you don't want to receive any more complaints or comments, then listen to me."
The Chinese girl in front of me had eyes full of seriousness, and also contained a hidden warning.
Luca swallowed his teasing remark and obediently nodded in agreement.
[Hey, where did Sister Jiang go?]
She hasn't come out yet; she's probably gone to the restroom.
I think I saw her talking to the hotel receptionist.
I really want to bump into my brothers!
[Any sisters traveling to Xidao Island, please share some photos/videos?]
Calgary is the second largest city on the West Island, and it takes three days to see all the major landmarks.
For the safety of the guests, the production team omitted the active volcano outside the city, thus saving Wei Lai and her group a day.
Wei Lai and the others took care of Jiang Mingyue and didn't rush on their way. They rested for half an hour after visiting each landmark.
The live stream's comment section was controlled by die-hard fans and casual viewers, preventing trolls from having any further opportunity to speak.
We booked a hostel for the night, 20 euros per person, and the five of us slept in one big room.
It was Wei Lai and her friends' first time staying in a hostel, and the experience was quite novel. There were no other outsiders in the room, which made it convenient for them to chat.
Ji Wenxuan chose the upper bunk, which was relatively cleaner. He gave a heads-up beforehand, "Hey, Mingyue, please bear with me if I snore at night."
"It's okay, I'll wear earplugs."
Jiang Mingyue slept on the upper bunk by the door. Tang Huang originally wanted to switch with her, but to prevent any safety issues at night, he suggested that she sleep on the inside.
Jiang Mingyue explained that she might need to go to the bathroom at night, so Tang Huang didn't insist anymore.
The viewers in the live stream were incredibly excited, asking if they could end the stream a little later tonight.
This feels like stepping back into my college dorm. I really want to hear my brothers' late-night talks.
Ahhh, I'm so envious of Sister Jiang!
[Unfortunately, Sister Jiang was on her period.]
[Get the yellow powder upstairs out.]
Meng Qinzhou posed the question to the team leader, and unsurprisingly, Don Juan politely declined.
"The hotel downstairs has a sign that says no noise is allowed after 8 p.m.
Viewers in the live stream were unwilling to accept this and strongly demanded that the production team record this segment, otherwise they would send rotten fruit to the production team.
The assistant director denied being threatened by netizens, saying he simply thought this part was very interesting and would boost ratings.
He discussed with Don Juan and the other five, saying, "The hostel is a little less secure, but if a pickpocket breaks in, we can notify you immediately."
Ultimately, they decided to compromise and allow the production crew to install surveillance cameras in their room, since they were wearing many layers of clothing in late autumn and weren't worried about being exposed.
In the evenings, the conversations mostly consisted of Wei Lai, Ji Wenxuan, and Meng Qinzhou chatting about the fun things that happened while filming, and Tang Huang talking about his secrets to getting into character.
Jiang Mingyue was multitasking, weaving colorful rope gourds while listening to their conversation.
At ten o'clock sharp, they turned off the lights and went to bed.
The hostel was cheap and not soundproof. Around midnight, a couple checked into the next room. I heard them talking noisily, then a woman crying, and then shouting and banging.
Wei Lai and the others were all woken up. Because Jiang Mingyue was there, the four men couldn't curse or swear, and they were filled with embarrassment.
Fortunately, a resident downstairs called to complain, and the front desk spoke to them once, and the voice did become quieter.
The four of them drifted off to sleep again.
Half an hour later, Jiang Mingyue sat up, pressed her left ear against the wall and listened carefully. In the dim light, her expression was extremely serious.
The woman next door is screaming for help.
Jiang Mingyue couldn't bear to stand by and watch someone die. She grabbed the bed railing with her right hand and jumped off the bed without hesitation.
He landed silently, but the next second he was met with Don Juan, who had flipped over and sat up.
Jiang Mingyue: "..." I was careless.
Don Juan's eyes showed no signs of sleepiness; he had clearly been awake for some time.
He faced her silently, raising an eyebrow and glaring at her. No normal girl would dare to jump down from the top bunk so boldly, unless she was outside the realm of normalcy.
She constantly redefines his perception of her.
Don Juan had long suspected that the fact that the four of them slept so soundly last night was most likely because she had done something, after all, he hadn't missed the hesitant look in the eyes of the production crew.
This girl is definitely hiding something from them.
Don Juan got out of bed and asked her in a low voice, "Where are you going?"
Jiang Mingyue looked embarrassed and answered softly, "Would you believe me if I said I was going to the restroom?"
A note from the author:
Haha, thank you so much to all the lovely ladies who donated nutrient solution and left comments! [Cat emoji]
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