Chapter 47 Chapter 047 “Of course I like…
Nan Fei lowered her gaze and stopped looking at him, as if she was afraid to face the next outcome.
Yan Nanxing's superficial smile gradually faded. He slowly covered Nan Fei's wrist, feeling a slight tremor, and his tone became cold.
"What answer do you want to hear from me?"
His hand loosened as if to relieve the force, but before he could fall, Yan Nanxing grabbed it and pulled him up. This time, his hand landed on delicate skin. As soon as his fingertips touched it, the warmth spread, and he could even feel the pulse beating under the skin.
Yan Nanxing took advantage of the situation and grabbed his entire hand, completely covering half of her neck, leaving him no chance to escape.
"Nan Fei, what kind of answer do you want? If I say I like you, will you be happy?"
"Yes, of course I like you. Otherwise, what's the point of everything I've done during this period?"
Nan Fei remained silent. He didn't know what the demeanor of the person who was staring at him was, but the burning gaze was too much for him to bear. His breathing became heavier. Suddenly, a hand reached out from his waist, closing the distance between them until their bodies were touching through their clothes.
"Of course I like you. I like you so much that I want to kiss you anytime, anywhere, and even do something more extreme to you. Isn't this the way people usually express their love?"
As Yan Nanxing spoke, he gradually leaned forward and lowered his head. Seeing the distance getting closer and closer, Nan Fei wanted to close her eyes, but the momentum of attacking stopped the next second: "But Nan Fei, this is not what you want."
So what do you want?
You want love, you want a normal, beautiful, pure and innocent love under universal standards, but you have chosen the wrong person.
"Your love comes before desire. That's truly noble." As the voice gradually faded, Yan Nanxing mercifully released his hand. Looking at the man's slightly embarrassed retreat, he chuckled softly, "In some ways, I've underestimated you."
Nan Fei was completely exposed, and for a moment he felt that he was completely seen through.
Yan Nanxing was killed with one blow due to an inexplicable emotional fluctuation that even he himself could not figure out.
Nan Fei's mind was in a mess, so chaotic that he didn't know how to respond. Yan Nanxing just glanced at him, then adjusted his mood and reminded him, "Don't say anything extra. Now is not the time to discuss this. Pack up and go to bed. You have a filming assignment tomorrow morning."
It seemed like nothing happened in those few minutes.
That's right, Yan Nanxing had said long ago that he had rich emotional experience, and it was inevitable that he would suffer losses if he faced him.
Nan Fei closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, then turned and walked towards her bed.
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The filming on Saturday started at 8 am as usual.
But what was different from before was that because the notice had been sent out the night before, the three groups had already started to act separately at this moment.
Yan Nanxing's group of three went downstairs together. It was around 7:30 and the whole building was a little too quiet. However, breakfast for three people was already placed on the table, reminding them that the other members had left.
The filming crew was all there. The assistant director, who was in charge of distributing the tasks, saw them and explained, "The other two teams were pressed for time and had heavy workloads, so they've already left for their respective destinations."
"I see." Yan Nanxing nodded and began to think again. Before the assistant director could finish his words, he asked, "Can you tell us about their mission?"
"Logically, our weekly tasks are essentially the same every time, but today their two groups have more time than us. There must be a connection, right?"
The logic was very strong, and the assistant director couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, but the specific content cannot be disclosed, but I can say one thing, the other four guests went to work according to their strengths to earn wages."
"This specialty." Yan Nanxing couldn't help laughing. "Could it be the award that the four of them won?"
Assistant Director: “That’s right.”
Nan Fei: ...
Suddenly I felt sorry for those people and couldn't imagine what they would have to face today.
"So, the startup capital they obtained yesterday covers all of today's costs?" Yan Nanxing didn't know if he was asking or talking to himself, but then he burst into laughter. "Getting up so early, aren't they trying to save on travel expenses?"
Watching the conversation, Ke Ying didn't quite understand what they were saying, but she heard this sentence clearly and couldn't help but start to worry: "The country roads here are not easy to walk on. It's a bit far to get to the main road."
That's the truth.
Although several resident guests have gradually gotten used to running back and forth over the past month, the manpower required each time will not disappear with the growth of experience. When I think about how much there is to do today, I feel exhausted just by listening to it.
Nan Fei silently commented: "In the past few sessions, everyone has been very busy every week."
The program crew is really thoughtful. They say they want to restore rural life, but they really restore it in such a comprehensive way. If there are no difficulties, they create difficulties to simulate the conditions.
I guess they will reap the rewards at the end of this season.
Seeing the topic gradually straying, the assistant director coughed and forced the conversation back on track. "Your task today is to estimate the total amount of money the two groups of guests can earn, and then decorate the cottage accordingly. Today's objectives are divided into three parts: cleaning, furnishing, and preparing a hearty dinner for the cottage members who have worked hard all day."
It sounds like the task for the three of them is not very difficult. The only not-so-wonderful thing is that the labor required is no less than that of others.
Ke Ying had read the previous two episodes and had some experience, so she asked directly, "So, may I ask, will we get bonus funds for completing the mission?"
The emphasis was on the funds. The director was about to respond when the seemingly well-behaved girl interrupted him, saying, "It sounds like we're being asked to advance our bonus funds within a reasonable range. Since the other people's earnings can be advanced, I guess our bonus funds can be advanced as well!"
The director's words were stuck in his throat, but he changed his tone: "No, there is no reward."
Ke Ying felt a little regretful: "Ah, this is not fair."
Seeing the honest man's efforts come to nothing, Yan Nanxing smiled and patted her shoulder: "Sister, that's not what I meant. You should save it for when you go over budget and then talk to the staff about it."
Assistant Director: ...Haha, you are the one with a bad heart.
Ke Ying pursed her lips, feeling a little annoyed, but she quickly cheered up because Yan Nanxing said, "It doesn't matter, as long as we don't overspend."
"Director, since we haven't started recording yet, I believe there's room for maneuver during this period." The next second, Yan Nanxing threatened with a smile, "Let's take a look at the real-time shooting. Although the rules prohibit revealing the specific tasks of the other groups, just watching doesn't count as informing them, right?"
The assistant director still said righteously: "This is against the rules."
Yan Nanxing: "You just embezzled our reward funds."
Assistant Director: "...Well, the rule is that the dead are alive."
It’s not that I’m really threatened, but I’m mainly afraid that if the situation gets too rigid, the guests’ thoughts will really go astray.
After a brief communication with the filming crew, the assistant director sent Yan Nanxing and his team several video clips that did not affect the specific content. Each clip was only two minutes long and were clips from the beginning.
To sum up, we know that the four people acted separately. Although the specific transaction objects and their subsequent ways of making money are unclear, it can be concluded that what they each had to do was running errands or publicity tasks.
Ke Ying narrowed her eyes slightly: "It sounds like they are cooperating with the village committee?"
"A little, but not necessarily." Yan Nanxing had to consider another aspect. "Be cautious. We can't guess the intentions of the production team. It's possible that the salary is a fixed amount, so we should save as much as possible when purchasing furniture."
Because the regulations require the purchase of at least ten items in case of death, the money must be spent wisely.
"Leave this task to me." Yan Nanxing quickly began to coordinate with a smile, "Let's focus on cleaning before noon. Yingying, can you take care of the cleaning on the second floor? The two of us will handle the rest."
Ke Ying agreed readily. After all, she was a girl from the countryside and was very familiar with these things.
The reason why I arranged so many things for Ke Ying was, firstly, that I knew that she was indeed very efficient. Secondly, there were more public places on the first floor used for filming, and there was extra work to be done in the front and back yards of the cottage, so I selfishly wanted to give this sister some relief.
And another reason.
Yan Nanxing looked at Nan Fei, who seemed a little absent-minded.
It seems that since waking up today, Nan Fei has been in a bad mood and not in good shape.
This is very abnormal.
Nan Fei has always been known for his professionalism and it is impossible for him to let his mood affect his work performance, but before last night, everything was obviously fine.
Yan Nanxing was ready to take charge of most of the work on the first floor. Instead of asking Nan Fei directly, he found something to distract him: "Can I let you take care of the flowerbed in the front yard and the trees in the backyard? I remember you seem to have relevant experience, right?
Nan Fei was stunned for a moment before turning around. As if he had just understood the meaning of what he said, he slowly nodded and said, "Okay."
After a temporary relief, he urged the other two to get back to work, and Yan Nanxing also hurried to start doing the rest of the cleaning.
Just as he thought, Nan Fei basically completed the tasks assigned to him in the morning. Although he worked slowly, he did his best to complete them. At a glance, the place looked brand new, reminding people of how it looked when they first moved in.
When Ke Ying went downstairs, she saw the completely clean and comfortable scene on the first floor. She covered her mouth in surprise and said, "Oh my God, you two are so amazing! What kind of good family man is this!"
Yan Nanxing was a little flattered by the praise, but he remained humble: "As I should. Living alone can help improve one's hands-on ability."
In the final analysis, he had to thank himself for rebelling and running away from home when he was young. Although he didn't run far, he was unwilling to go back even though he knew that the old man had sent people to monitor him. So he forced himself to learn to be self-reliant at the most stubborn age.
"I already know you and me." Ke Ying smiled. They had talked about this a little bit before, but her impression of Nan Fei was the same as Yan Nanxing's, so she was even more surprised. "It's surprising that Nan Fei is so clever and skillful."
As the topic changed, the two of them naturally turned their attention to Nan Fei. Just as they were about to say something with a smile, Yan Nanxing raised his eyes and suddenly found that Nan Fei's expression was not right. His subconscious professional habit made him immediately infer the other party's situation.
Nan Fei wanted to take two steps closer, but suddenly his body shook. Yan Nanxing, who was staring at him, immediately stepped forward and hugged him in his arms without paying any attention to the camera, thus preventing him from falling.
Feeling that the scene in front of him was a little blurry, even his brain could hardly work, and his breathing became heavy, Nan Fei leaned on Yan Nanxing's arm, slowly stood up, looked up, and met a serious expression.
Nan Fei blinked: "...I seem a little tired."
His tone was a little frivolous, and contained a hint of grievance that he himself was not aware of.
It's so strange. I've been working intensely all day and nothing happened today, so why did it happen today...
Until he saw Yan Nanxing's lips opening and closing, and the sound came slowly.
"Nan Fei, you have a fever."
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The author has something to say: By the way, the rebellious period of Yan Nanxing mentioned today when he ran away from home was about fourteen years old. He just ran away to another property of his family to live alone. After all, he was still young and his main task was to study. He simply resisted the nanny and bodyguards in public and solved the problem of food and clothing by himself. This experience had a great influence on the later character formation of Nanxing, so it is indispensable. The author himself still strongly denies that teenagers run away from home at every turn (crazy stacking)
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