Chapter 62 Hello, I am Lu Yu Nian
Ji Zhi Qiu successfully captured the precious video of the sharp-tongued villain's first apology. Ji Zi Shen and Ji Yan Yan also got a taste of this fresh gossip, their eyes lighting up with excitement.
They wanted to watch a little longer, but Ji Sicheng turned around without warning and walked straight back.
The father and his two sons were on edge, their inner alarm bells ringing. They remained stiffly huddled behind the tree, looking like they were performing acrobatics.
However, they still revealed a flaw, but fortunately Ji Sicheng was immersed in his own world and ignored the external environment.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked in the direction Ji Si Cheng had left, and had a bad feeling.
If Ji Sicheng returns and finds them gone, and their reaction is unnatural, given Ji Sicheng's intelligence, he'll surely be able to guess what they've been up to...
He couldn't help but gasp, and Ji Zishen next to him had the same reaction. The father and son exchanged a glance and reached a silent understanding.
Ji Zhi Qiu casually picked up Ji Yan Yan, the little chubby girl, and ran wildly with Ji Zi Shen. They looked like wild beasts were chasing them. They were panting heavily when they finally made it home before Ji Si Cheng.
Unable to catch her breath, Ji Zhi Qiu simply collapsed onto the sofa and pretended to sleep.
Ji Zishen then went into the kitchen, pretending that he had never left.
Unable to find a suitable spot, Ji Yanyan squatted down beside her father, fanning him and taking care of him.
"Goodnight, Daddy, Makka Pakka."
The actors put on a very dedicated performance. As Ji Sicheng appeared, their tension reached its peak, and they could hardly breathe.
To everyone's surprise, Ji Sicheng went into the room without looking back and didn't even glance at them.
After the door closed, Ji Yanyan raised her hand to complain: "Dad, my brother is ignoring you!"
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..." I've already seen it, do you need to tell me?
Ji Zishen also came out of the kitchen. The two of them stood in front of the closed door, about to worry, when Ji Yanyan, ever cheerful, stuffed a handful of melon seeds into each of their hands.
"..." Ji Zishen: "Do we really have to eat it now?"
Ji Yanyan blinked and immediately said, "Let's watch the show."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "." Your brother treated you like a dog, and you didn't let him off the hook either.
The family often had a love-hate relationship, and Ji Zhi Qiu was used to it. She sighed inwardly, "Zi Shen, take Yan Yan out to play first."
Ji Sicheng had never been so withdrawn before. Ji Zishen also realized the seriousness of the problem and, ignoring Ji Yanyan's resistance, pulled him out directly.
Once the room had quieted down, Ji Zhi Qiu tentatively knocked on the door: "Si Cheng, may I come in?"
This time, Ji Sicheng didn't ignore him. After only a second, a muffled voice came from inside: "Okay."
Ji Zhi Qiu pushed open the door, tiptoed behind Ji Si Cheng, and asked softly, "What happened? Can you tell Dad?"
Ji Sicheng turned his head, his face expressionless. "I apologized to her."
"Has Qianhua forgiven you?"
She said it was okay.
"Then why aren't you happy?"
Ji Sicheng clutched the hem of his shirt, looking somewhat conflicted. "Although she said that, I could sense that she hadn't actually forgiven me."
The clever little villain encountered a tricky problem for the first time: "But I've already apologized."
Ji Zhi Qiu gave a wry smile, stepped forward and ruffled Ji Si Cheng's hair. "Just because you apologized doesn't mean Qian Hua has to forgive you. That's not fair, it's moral blackmail."
Ji Sicheng stared blankly at him, his lips moved but no sound came out.
"It could be that your words were too hurtful and you couldn't be easily forgiven, or it could be that your apology wasn't sincere enough to warrant forgiveness."
Ji Sicheng still cared about his reputation, so he awkwardly said, "I didn't say anything very harsh, and my apology was sincere."
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't speak, but looked straight into his eyes. Ji Si Cheng was overwhelmed by his aura and slowly lowered his head, exuding an air of loss and frustration.
“Sometimes words don’t hurt in the real world, causing bleeding and pain, but they leave indelible wounds on the soul. These wounds are invisible, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.” Ji Zhi Qiu sighed, softening his tone.
“Sicheng, I know you don’t bother talking to people you’re not interested in; but you say whatever you want to people you’re close to, which is the worst thing. If you direct your sharpness at your close friends and family, you’ll eventually have no one left around you.”
Ji Sicheng pursed his lips, as if he could see a future scenario in his father's words, and asked in confusion, "Then what should I do?"
"You should be kinder to others in the future. I know it will be difficult for you, but I believe you can do it."
Where is Wen Qianhua?
“Sometimes words are the most inadequate. You can express your apology through actions, and I believe Qianhua will definitely feel it.”
Ji Sicheng nodded thoughtfully, lost in his own world.
Ji Zhi Qiu stood to the side for a full minute before smiling and saying, "After all I've said, you've had some inspiration. Think carefully, is there still one very important thing left to do?"
Ji Sicheng looked up at him a few times, then suddenly realized what he was doing and immediately stood up to take action.
Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to feel relieved, she saw Ji Si Cheng pick up the thick book next to him, saying, "I haven't reviewed it today, I almost forgot."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He couldn't take it anymore, so he picked up Ji Sicheng and strode out, saying, "You haven't apologized to your brother yet!"
The two minor villains are like a husky and a border collie. The husky is responsible for destroying the house, while the border collie is responsible for framing others. When they fight amongst themselves, the husky is the one who suffers.
Qiuqiu is heartbroken!
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In the following days, Ji Zhi Qiu took in Wen Qi Zheng and his sister, which prevented them from starving to death during the recording of the variety show.
The recording of the first episode has come to an end. When the village chief called everyone to say goodbye to the live broadcast room, the netizens finally realized what had happened.
[Wow, time flies!]
Wow, such a big moment of joy of mine is gone just like that, lol
[What? Filming for the third episode starts tomorrow? Remember that, I'm going to spread rumors right now, lol emoji]
So where will the third episode be filmed?
The show is known for its suspenseful approach, releasing a preview for the third episode in advance without revealing the location or content of the live broadcast, only hinting that a new guest will participate in the recording.
Because this is a parent-child variety show, everyone assumed that new families would appear due to preconceived notions, and they considered a variety of candidates, but none of them could be matched with the keywords.
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't pay attention to any of this. After returning home, he slept soundly for days. Because he slept so much, he felt like he had been drinking fake alcohol the next day, and his mind was sluggish.
Because he had to avoid the cameras while recording the variety show, he didn't dare to contact Yu Nian. Now that he finally had some free time, he immediately sent a message to let her know he was safe.
[Grow another leaf: Your missing person status has been updated!]
[Let it grow another leaf: Sorry, I've been busy the past week.]
[Let's grow another leaf: I'm not just bragging, but after I couldn't do live streams, I actually got a better job. Happy jpg]
[Yu Nian: Are you tired?]
[Let it grow another leaf: It's alright, tiring but fulfilling.]
[Yu Nian: I'll be going on a business trip soon, so I might not be able to reply to messages promptly.]
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't take the message to heart, thinking it was just a coincidence.
[Let another leaf grow: Because of the nature of my work, I can't check my phone often, just quietly.]
[Grow another leaf: I was worried it would make you uncomfortable, but it turns out we're the same.]
[Grow another leaf: Remember to rest when you're on a business trip.]
Let's grow another leaf: Let's cheer each other on.
[Yu Nian: Let's cheer each other on.]
While they still had some time to rest, they logged into their accounts and played games together. Time passed by, and when they said goodbye, Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly felt a little dazed.
It hasn't been long, but the time I spent with him as the evil orange-headed guy feels like a lifetime ago.
...
The production team's secrecy was so thorough that Ji Zhi Qiu didn't even know the filming location was the seaside until the day before filming began.
He hurriedly took his three children out shopping, gave them some start-up capital, and didn't interfere with what they bought. Only then did he return home with bags and packages.
The recording location was quite remote, and they boarded a plane early the next morning, finally arriving at the recording venue in the late afternoon.
In the last live stream, Ji Zhi Qiu's live stream had a pitifully small number of viewers compared to the other three, but now it has caught up significantly. Although it is still not comparable, the number is extremely stable, and basically people who click in do not leave.
[Ahhhh, I've finally waited for you! Do you know how I've spent this day?! *sobs*]
[Great! My spiritual nourishment is finally coming back!]
It's too hot at the beach, I suggest going swimming in the sea. Let me see your abs, lol.
[Ji Zhi Qiu definitely has abs! The Abstract Family is so funny every day, they could laugh until they get abs!]
[They finally appeared! Ahhhh, so cute!]
Ji Zhi Qiu made a grand entrance, wearing a loose shirt, colorful beach shorts, a straw hat, and sunglasses. He struck a cool pose.
The three little figures behind her were dressed up like copies, and when they stood there, they looked exactly like three miniature figurines.
Ji Zhi Qiu is sunny, handsome, and adorable; everyone who sees him is smitten and wants to join his family.
Just as the viewers in the live stream were about to start speculating, the camera suddenly zoomed in, completely exposing the whispers and small actions of the group to everyone.
"Dad, you have dog hair on your feet."
"Those are my leg hairs."
"Hey, Dad isn't clean."
"What do you know? That's a symbol of my masculinity."
The camera moved down very quickly, directly onto Ji Zhi Qiu's legs, which were slender, long, and clean, without a single hair.
Ji Zhi Qiu's eyebrows twitched, and she grabbed the camera. "No, can you please have some distance? Don't just film my legs. If you're going to film, film that one hair on my leg!"
The cameraman cooperated and shoved the camera in again, and a string of ellipses filled the live stream, sending Ji Zhi Qiu to the top of the trending searches amidst the complaints.
#Popular male star talks about leg hair in public#
#Please use your face responsibly, thank you#
#Why are these leg hairs so white and fine?#
The cameraman and the viewers in the live stream tried for a long time, but they still couldn't find the legendary foot hair. Ji Zhi Qiu even complained, "Can you stop doing this? It's a bit perverted."
Another trending topic quickly emerged: #The House of Abstraction never disappoints#.
While they were chatting, the other three groups of guests arrived, dressed in cool and sophisticated outfits, except for Ji Zhi Qiu, who was casually wearing floral shorts.
Ji Zhi Qiu, however, was oblivious to the fact that this was standard beach attire, and walked straight over to Wen Qi Zheng, engaging in friendly conversation with him.
After the last episode was recorded, their relationship made a breakthrough, but after only three days of rest, Wen Qizheng returned to his cold demeanor, as if he didn't know him well. But Ji Zhi Qiu didn't care about that. A few words hit the nail on the head, and Wen Qizheng was immediately provoked and became even more energetic.
Every aloof, socially awkward person needs a friend they can't get rid of.
...If you can't drive them away, then they'll just have to run away on their own.
Wen Qizheng was extremely annoyed and staged a "you chase me, I chase you, you can't escape" scene. Although Zhao Fuke was just standing to the side, his eyes were always following Ji Zhi Qiu's figure, ignoring Lin Jinzhao who kept trying to talk to him.
Lin Jinchao could only stand there as punishment, feeling incredibly bitter and depressed.
With four families involved, he should have been the focus of attention and a bridge between the various parties. However, after only one live broadcast together, his popularity dropped significantly, and he was surrounded by more negative news. Ji Zhi Qiu stepped on him to stand out and even took away the stepping stone that originally belonged to him.
Although Wen Qizheng is talented, he has no outstanding qualities. He is practically a "friend" tailor-made for him and a "stepping stone" for him to show himself. It's just a pity that Wen Qizheng only talks to Ji Zhi Qiu now.
He really didn't want Ji Zhi Qiu to steal more of his attention and popularity, so he suddenly spoke up and asked, "Director, didn't you say a new family would be coming? Where is it, and who are they?"
This statement drew everyone's attention, and they all looked at the director, who smiled mysteriously, "When did I say I was going to have a new family?"
Lin Jinchao was a little confused: "Of course it's the show's official Weibo account. Didn't they release the trailer before?"
The director still had that same expression. Ji Zhi Qiu was the first to realize, "It's not a family that's here, but a guest."
The director nodded, and this statement created a chemical reaction in the live broadcast room.
So this is the real-life version of: I'm not here to break up this family, but to join it?
[Aaaaaaah, I'm a loyal viewer! Why didn't the director just give me this opportunity beforehand?!]
[Raise your hand, I want to join the House of Abstraction.]
[So who's the new guest? *jealous emoji*]
The director continued, "His identity is rather special. If you want to keep him here, you need to pay him silver coins every day."
In the last episode, Ji Zhi Qiu worked himself to the bone to complete the ultimate mission and finally saved up some money. According to the usual pattern, they also need to pay for the room and basic living expenses this episode, while the new guests can make money from them.
Ji Zhi Qiu roughly guessed the key point: "Should we hire the new guest to do some small business?"
The director gave him an appreciative look. "Yes, our filming location this time is a beautiful seaside. There are a lot of tourists here for vacation this season. Each family can open a small shop. Please do your best to attract customers and keep them here!"
Last time, we were just completing tasks and could just give up like Wen Qizheng and his sister, barely surviving on the help of others. But opening a shop is different. The cost of giving up is too high. Opening a shop also affects all aspects of life. The following week will be even more tiring.
The adults didn't look too happy, but the children were obsessed with playing house, and the real-life shop-opening game was more to their liking, so they immediately jumped and cheered.
Ji Zhi Qiu helplessly patted Ji Yan Yan's head and took the task card. Lin Jin Zhao and the others followed suit. Only Zhao Fu Ke had a dark expression and was very dissatisfied with the program team's arrangement, but he did not force it because of the presence of the camera.
After the four families greeted each other, they went to their respective shops. Ji Zhi Qiu was initially worried that the production team was unreliable, but she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the building diagonally in front of her.
The wooden building has a tropical style. Although the store is not big, it is clean and tidy. Facing the sea, there is a huge glass window where you can enjoy your food while admiring the view.
Ji Zhi Qiu went around to the back. The kitchen was quite spacious, but it was empty. Basic ingredients and kitchen utensils needed to be purchased.
Ji Zhi Qiu felt the pressure and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
He knew the production team wouldn't be so kind as to let him off the hook.
Ji Zhi Qiu turned around and saw Ji Yan Yan happily jumping around in the store, while Ji Zi Shen went to the back kitchen to inspect his territory, and their luggage was still piled up at the door.
He suddenly realized something was wrong: "We operate here during the day, but where do we stay at night?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a head suddenly fell from the sky. Ji Zhi Qiu was startled and looked closely before realizing that it was Ji Si Cheng peeking out from the second floor.
There are four rooms here.
Ji Zhi Qiu breathed a sigh of relief. After carrying her luggage upstairs, she found that the four rooms were relatively small, but they were fully equipped with daily necessities and the environment was quite nice.
Having resolved the basic issues, the father and his three sons gathered together to discuss the future direction of their small shop.
Ji Zishen thought for a moment and said, "It's so hot by the sea, ice cream will be the best-selling item."
Ji Sicheng shook his head. "Ice cream is too basic. You can sell it on the beach with a pushcart. Our shop is further away. Selling only ice cream is not competitive enough to attract tourists."
His expression had been very serious, but as he spoke, his brow twitched slightly, and he looked to the side, unable to contain himself any longer, "What on earth are you doing?!"
Upon seeing the sea, Ji Yanyan became completely absorbed, his eyes burning with fervor. Without looking back, he tried to rush out, but Ji Zhi Qiu grabbed him from behind. Despite his small size, Ji Yanyan managed to drag Ji Zhi Qiu forward a few steps using only brute force.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked up in her haste, her expression one of horror, "What do we do? Your brother seems to have gone mad!"
Ji Yanyan couldn't care less about anything else, and murmured to herself, "The sea, the sea, I want to go to the beach..."
These two will only cause trouble if they stay. Ji Sicheng waved his hand, and before he spoke, he suddenly remembered what Ji Zhiqi had said that day. He didn't blurt out "dog-watching servants", but said, "Then take good care of Yan Yan, and while you're at it, find out how many routes there are to get here from the beach."
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded, and was about to add a few words when Ji Yan Yan pulled him so hard that he stumbled. Driven by inertia, his body leaned back, but his feet couldn't stop moving.
Ji Sicheng pursed his lips.
You can't blame him for being sarcastic; he really looks like he's walking a dog but the dog is dragging him around on its back.
After everyone stopped causing trouble, Ji Sicheng continued, "But the idea is correct. We should sell ice cream or cold desserts by the sea. I've read some research before, and it shows that tourists are more willing to take photos at scenic spots. If our shop can also become a photo spot, we won't have to worry about subsequent promotion and sales."
Ji Zishen is brainstorming: "I can make some refreshing desserts with a variety of colors, which are suitable for taking photos at the beach. Playing will also consume a lot of energy, so we can launch some refreshing main dishes to quickly replenish energy."
"But we are just starting out, and investing too much will increase the risk and cost. We will first study desserts and main dishes, and then launch them according to customer preferences after we have a stable customer base."
"I can give you a few ideas, can you help me calculate them using a model?" Ji Zishen was incredibly efficient and was already looking for information.
Ji Sicheng cooperated actively, with one working internally and the other externally, supporting the family.
The viewers in the live stream had never seen anything like it before, and they were completely stunned.
Wait, are these really just two kids under ten years old? Their thinking and experience are amazing!
I don't know why, but I suddenly really want to call them Mom and Dad...
[The House of Abstractions truly doesn't tolerate idlers; it's a place where hidden talents abound.]
[Not supporting idlers? Look at another live stream, those two not only didn't help at all, they even got lost, hahaha]
[One of the world's unsolved mysteries: How did hidden talents and promising young geniuses emerge from the same family?!]
...
Ji Yanyan stood barefoot on the beach, looking up at Ji Zhi Qiu's retreating figure. "Dad, if we keep walking forward, will we really be able to go back?"
Ji Zhi Qiu paused, somewhat uncertain, "I remember it being in the north, why can't I see it after walking for so long?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Yanyan's eyes widened, and she confidently exclaimed, "Dad must have gone the wrong way, this isn't north!"
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned, and asked inquiringly, "Where is the north?"
Ji Yanyan pointed to the sky very seriously: "That's north!"
Ji Zhi Qiu actually looked up at the azure sky, her mouth slightly agape.
“My brother taught me that north is up and south is down, so this is north.”
"..." Ji Zhi Qiu slowly raised his thumb. "Yan Yan is so smart. Come on, I'll launch you into the sky."
Ji Yanyan was also a little puzzled and couldn't help but scratch the back of her head, wondering where her brothers would live if they were really in heaven.
Now that things had come to this, Ji Zhi Qiu was absolutely certain that she was lost, so she stopped struggling. "Yan Yan, do you remember what Dad taught you to do if you get lost outside?"
"Stay where you are and don't panic."
Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to feel relieved, Ji Yan Yan changed the subject and complained in her childish voice, "Then I waited for Daddy to come find me... but Daddy, you were with me, and you got lost too."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..." I'm so sorry.
Fortunately, he was always thick-skinned, and gently patted Ji Yanyan's head, "It's okay, isn't it better for Dad to protect you here? When your brothers realize we're missing, they'll figure something out."
After saying that, Ji Zhi Qiu walked to the shade of a tree to sit and rest. Ji Yan Yan, being carefree, obediently climbed into her father's arms and yawned.
The father and son initially chatted while looking at the sea, but they got so bored while waiting that they both started to doze off.
...
Time passed second by second, the sun moved, and the shade of the trees could no longer cover them. Ji Zhi Qiu slept restlessly in his dream, his brows furrowed, and struggled to wake up.
He was leaning against the tree trunk when he lost his balance and his head fell to one side. The sudden feeling of weightlessness tugged at his heart.
Before he regained consciousness, a warm, dry hand cradled his face, long fingers cupped his ear, and the pads of the fingers gently stroked the back of his head, as if gently waking him up.
His eyelashes trembled slightly, and Ji Zhi Qiu opened his eyes in a daze. The sun shining brightly on him made him squint slightly. His gaze slowly moved upward from his slightly protruding Adam's apple, and he could only see the smooth and clean lines of his jawline and the faint curve of his lips.
The other person seemed to notice his distress and turned slightly to block the sunlight with their body. Ji Zhi Qiu blinked rapidly, finally adjusting to the light, and his vision returned to clear.
The man's face was no longer blurry. Ji Zhi Qiu stared at him blankly, her mind lost in his gentle, watery eyes.
The man seemed to smile and reached out his hand to him. The two were very close, and the sound he made tugged at his nerves, causing his chest to tremble.
He heard the other person say:
"Hello, I am Lu Yu Nian."
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