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The next morning, Ye Zhenzhen was awakened by a deep voice, "Zhenzhen, get up."
She rubbed her ears, shrank further under the covers, and muttered, "It itches..."
A soft chuckle was faintly heard, followed by the man's amused voice, "Zhenzhen, let's begin filming."
She opened her sore eyes, slowly sat up, and saw a group of cameramen standing silently at the foot of the bed, already recording.
Gu Tingshen had already washed up and changed his clothes. Seeing that she was slowly waking up, he went to the next bedroom to wake Gu Sinan up.
Ye Zhenzhen was washing up in the bathroom. Her silk pajamas were wrinkled, and her hair was casually draped over her shoulders. She didn't care about her image and didn't think there was anything wrong with her appearance. She just tried her best to ignore the cameras following her.
Suddenly, she paused while brushing her teeth, realizing that it was the first time Gu Tingshen had called her name. His magnetic voice called "Zhenzhen" in her ear, and her ears still felt numb when she thought about it. That man's voice was simply amazing.
The question is, how should she address Gu Tingshen during the variety show recording? The original owner used to ignore him, only calling him "Old Gu" when both sets of parents were present. Ye Zhenzhen thought it made perfect sense; ignoring the original owner's resentment, it avoided the awkwardness of calling him "husband" without seeming distant, and it would be just right to call him that in public.
Ye Zhenzhen finished packing and came downstairs. She saw Song Chengcheng and the rest of the production crew already waiting downstairs.
She didn't want Song Chengcheng to come, but she insisted on taking them to the airport.
Assistant Song got up early this morning to go to Mantingfang to give Ye Zhenzhen some instructions. 24-hour filming places high demands on the guests; their image and speech must be carefully considered. She had wanted to discuss this with the boss a few days ago, but both Fengming and Taoyao had been too busy lately to get around to it.
She looked up and saw Ye Zhenzhen coming down with no makeup on, so she quickly went up to her and reminded her, "We've already started recording, shall I do your makeup?"
"No need, I've already done my eyebrows and lipstick. It'll definitely be hot at the beach, and my makeup will smudge anyway. Never mind." Ye Zhenzhen waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry, just take care of the company at home. We'll be back in about a week."
"..." Song Chengcheng was speechless. You're an artist, after all. Although you look good without makeup, you look better on camera with makeup on. She was originally worried that her boss had never recorded a variety show before and would be too nervous, but now it seems that she's not only not nervous, but also a little too relaxed.
Ye Zhenzhen had thought it through clearly. The main reason for participating in this variety show was to build a relationship with Gu Sinan. She didn't have much experience in front of the camera and didn't need to cultivate a persona. She could just be herself on the variety show, which would make her feel relaxed and the footage would be more natural.
Just then, they saw the father and son walking towards them, both dressed in identical clothes.
She turned to look at Gu Tingshen, who was wearing the clothes he had bought at the mall yesterday.
Considering they would be playing games outdoors, Ye Zhenzhen chose mostly sporty and casual styles for ease of movement. She rejected the black suit Gu Tingshen had his eye on and opted for a gray one instead.
Gu Tingshen usually wears formal attire, mostly in dark colors, which makes him appear calm and capable. Suddenly switching to a light-colored casual style, he looks several years younger. He also has a great physique, with broad shoulders and long legs, coupled with handsome and deep-set features; his looks and charisma are top-tier even in the entertainment industry.
Looking at the children, the same clothes look twice as cute on Gu Sinan.
"Look at the clothes I picked out yesterday, they look so handsome in them!" Ye Zhenzhen was very satisfied with her taste; she had dressed the father and son up so well!
Song Chengcheng quickly got up, greeted Gu Tingshen, and gave Ye Zhenzhen a few more instructions.
After saying goodbye to a relieved Uncle Li and a somewhat worried Song Chengcheng, the family of three set off for the airport with the production crew.
Upon arriving at the airport, Gu Tingshen easily pushed two large suitcases, one black and one gray. Ye Zhenzhen tried to pull her own suitcase, but he refused.
Gu Sinan's baby dinosaur suitcase was being pushed by the child himself.
Gu Tingshen drove, checked in luggage, and handled the check-in procedures in an orderly manner, without letting Ye Zhenzhen worry about anything.
Soon, the other three groups of guests arrived, and Ye Zhenzhen matched the information she had seen with the real people one by one.
Teacher Wang Liqing has a delicate appearance and looks even more petite next to the tall Yan Feng. She is the oldest among the female guests, but she maintains a great figure, probably because she is a traditional opera actress. Her eyes are very charming when she speaks. Yan Xu is the oldest and tallest among all the children. He is dragging a large suitcase and looks cool.
Lanno has a cool and aloof temperament. Standing there quietly, she looks like a lady in a painting. Zhou Haitao has gained a little weight. Zhou Jingyi looks just like her mother and is also a beautiful woman in the making.
Zhang Siqing is the tallest of the girls, over 1.7 meters tall. She is tall and slender, and under her sun-protective jacket is a tank top, through which you can vaguely see the outline of her abs. Liu Wei is also over 1.8 meters tall, and his good physique cannot be hidden even in his sportswear. The two children look somewhat alike, except that Liu Lele is a size bigger than Liu Kangkang, and they hardly look like twins.
The others were also secretly observing the two top-tier rich kids. Their appearances were undoubtedly outstanding. Ye Zhenzhen was a recognized beauty with striking features. Wang Liqing, with her sharp eyes, could even see that she was only wearing a little lipstick and hardly any makeup. She couldn't help but admire her fair skin and beautiful face, and her natural beauty.
Gu Tingshen, on the other hand, was a real eye-catcher. With broad shoulders, long legs, and a perfect inverted triangle physique, his features were striking and deep-set. Most importantly, he had an incredibly strong presence; at first glance, it was difficult to even notice his handsome features.
Add to that Gu Sinan, who is as refined and elegant as a little prince, and the family of three is simply stunningly good-looking.
After exchanging greetings, without much small talk, everyone boarded the plane to H City on the island. Because they had gotten up early, they quickly settled into their seats to rest.
After getting off the plane, we took a bus to a small fishing village called Shatang Village.
Ye Zhenzhen pulled Gu Sinan along and followed Gu Tingshen off the bus. They arrived at the small square in the village. The intense tropical sun made her squint. She bent down to help Gu Sinan pull up her sun protection clothing and stood still to listen to the director's introduction of the next arrangements.
A shadow fell over their heads, and she looked up in confusion, only to see Gu Tingshen holding a sun umbrella, providing them with shade.
The umbrella wasn't very big. Ye Zhenzhen smiled gratefully at him, moved closer to him, and pulled Gu Sinan into her arms. The three of them squeezed together under the umbrella.
The crew had already set up the cameras. The director stepped into the center and began his opening remarks, "Welcome to 'Let's Travel Together,' everyone. I'm your director, Jiang Wei. Our destination for today's trip is Shatang Village in H City, which is right behind me. We'll be spending the next few days here. We've prepared four courtyards for you to stay in. Now, please follow our guide and let's take a look."
The suitcases were placed in the square, and everyone followed the director as they wandered through the village paths.
"This village is so quiet. When I came to H City before, it always felt crowded, with tourists everywhere," Wang Liqing remarked as she walked.
The guide smiled upon hearing this and introduced in slightly accented Mandarin, “Our village is a bit remote, not a popular tourist area, but the scenery is just as good as theirs. There’s a beach to the south of the village with very fine sand, and if you go further east, you can go beachcombing.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Sinan looked up at Ye Zhenzhen and whispered, "Mom, this uncle said we can go beachcombing."
“I heard that too, and you’re looking forward to it, aren’t you? We’ll ask Uncle when we can go.” Ye Zhenzhen exchanged a glance with him, saw the excitement in his eyes, and replied softly.
"Mmm!" Gu Sinan nodded vigorously, her short legs walking with even more energy.
Yan Xu, who was walking next to Gu Sinan, asked, "Have you ever gone beachcombing?"
“I didn’t, but I read in a natural history magazine that you have to wait for the tide to recede before you can go beachcombing…” Gu Sinan said as she walked.
Yan Xu listened attentively, and the two engaged in a lively discussion.
The other children were also very excited when they heard there was a beach.
"Mommy, I want to go to the beach. I want to dig in the sand!" Zhou Jingyi exclaimed excitedly in Zhou Haitao's arms, waving her little arms.
"Dad, I want to go too."
"I'm going too, I want to dig in the sand."
Liu Wei's twins were about to run forward, but he pulled them back.
After finally calming the children down and promising to take them to the beach, the group continued on their way. They quickly visited all four houses.
The first courtyard they visited had single-story houses with cement floors, and it was clean and tidy. The second courtyard had a self-built two-story building with snow-white exterior walls, which looked like a new house.
The children weren't very interested, so everyone continued walking.
The third one was the best: a three-story villa with flowers and plants in the yard, and a swing. From the third-floor balcony, you could see the sea in the distance. By their standards, this villa was actually quite ordinary, but compared to the previous two houses, it suddenly seemed exquisite and charming.
"Wow, this house is so beautiful, Mom, I love it here."
"Mom, I want to live here."
The two little girls immediately fell in love with the place. Zhou Jingyi stopped letting her father hold her, ran over and sat on the swing, and started playing with Liu Lele.
It took Lan Nuo quite a while to coax Zhou Jingyi down. Liu Lele was clearly more afraid of her mother; as soon as Zhang Siqing called out to her in a stern tone, she obediently came over.
The director smiled and led everyone forward, saying, "The next one is our last courtyard, kids, don't rush."
The fourth courtyard looked the most dilapidated. The three brick houses looked quite old, with moss growing at the base of the walls. There wasn't even a cement floor in the courtyard; only a small path paved with stone slabs ran from the courtyard gate to the main entrance. A simple chicken coop was fenced off in the southwest corner. When the chickens inside saw them enter, they flapped their wings, startling Liu Lele, who hid behind her father.
“This place is so dilapidated, the house is all covered in mold, Dad,” Zhou Jingyi’s sweet voice rang out.
Zhou Haitao explained, half-laughing and half-crying, "Baby, that's moss, not mold."
Gu Sinan stood curiously in front of the chicken coop, staring wide-eyed at a large rooster inside. Its feathers gleamed with a metallic sheen, and it looked extremely proud.
Ye Zhenzhen's eyes lit up as she entered. Although the courtyard was rather old, it was clean and had a rustic charm. A large tree stood in the middle of the courtyard, and as the wind blew, the courtyard under its shade seemed to lose some of its dryness.
hot.
She shared her discovery with Gu Tingshen beside her, "Look, there's a small garden by the west wall. The vegetables are planted very neatly, and those flowers are growing so beautifully."
Gu Tingshen stood beside her, his tall figure making her 166cm frame appear even smaller. He gazed at the dimples that were faintly visible on her smiling profile and replied, "Yes, very beautiful."
After they had all finished looking around, the director returned to the original small square and announced, "You've all seen the four courtyards, and I believe you've all found a place you like. Next, we need to play a game to decide the order in which you choose your accommodations."
"Two parents will be blindfolded and carry the other forward, passing the coconuts they are carrying to the children. The children will then carry the coconuts to the box. There is a 10-minute time limit. The team that collects the most coconuts will get priority in choosing a room. The coconuts must not touch the ground during the process."
The children were very focused when they heard they were going to play a game.
After hearing this, Liu Lele raised her chubby little hand and asked, "Uncle Director, we have two kids in our family, who wants to participate in the game?"
The director suggested, "You can discuss it, or play rock-paper-scissors, and whoever wins can participate?"
Liu Lele and Liu Kangkang decided to decide by rock-paper-scissors. Liu Lele grabbed Gu Sinan, who was standing next to her, and said, "Brother, you be the referee."
The three of them played a game in a very professional manner, and Liu Lele won in the end. Kang Kang was not unhappy and even cheered her on.
After each group arrived at the starting line, they prepared to begin the race.
Ye Zhenzhen went to the large basket containing coconuts, picked up two coconuts and tried them.
"Is it heavy?" Gu Tingshen walked over.
"I want to carry a few at once," Ye Zhenzhen thought to herself, looking at the basket. "But it's too big, and the skin is a bit slippery, so it's hard to carry."
Gu Tingshen casually picked up a coconut and placed it in her arms. "Are three coconuts heavy?"
"It's alright. You can put the third one down for me; it'll be faster than me carrying it myself." Ye Zhenzhen gave up on the fourth coconut with some regret, as she simply couldn't carry it all.
Gu Tingshen's lips curved into a smile at her regretful expression.
Jiang Wei, standing to the side with a megaphone, shouted, "Ready, go!"
The children cheered loudly for their parents, creating a competitive atmosphere.
The male guests picked up their wives and ran forward, but because they were blindfolded, they couldn't see the direction and their running route was crooked.
The female guests, clutching coconuts tightly, were also distracted by directing the direction, causing them to cry out in frustration. The scene instantly became lively and filled with hilarious moments.
"Left, left, can't you tell left from right?! Are you sure you can do it? If not, I'll carry you!" Zhang Siqing was being carried further and further off course by Liu Wei, and she was so anxious that she wanted to get down and climb on top of him herself.
Liu Wei was quite fast, but he walked unsteadily and was quickly left behind by Yan Feng.
Yan Feng was strong and healthy. He carried the petite Wang Liqing steadily and quickly, and his sense of direction was excellent, as if he wasn't wearing a blindfold.
Zhou Haitao could tell that he didn't exercise often. After struggling to lift Lan Nuo up, he walked slowly and soon broke out in a sweat.
Their group was left behind.
Gu Tingshen lifted Ye Zhenzhen high in his arms, tilting his head slightly to listen to her directions. Ye Zhenzhen's voice rang in his ears, and he tightened his grip, holding her more securely, before continuing forward.
The director nodded in satisfaction, and the game's effect was immediately apparent. It was both funny and full of sweet moments.
The performances of the other three groups were within the production team's expectations, as the differences and watchability of the guests were taken into account when selecting them.
The biggest surprise was the addition of Gu Tingshen and Ye Zhenzhen at the very end. The production team was initially worried that Mr. Gu was too aloof in front of the camera and didn't interact with his family enough.
But starting yesterday, the director noticed a strange tension between the two. Just like now, Prince Gu is holding Ye Zhenzhen, his posture relaxed, yet carrying a subtle possessiveness.
This couple doesn't seem as familiar as the other older couples; instead, they have a youthful innocence that makes them all the more touching.
Ye Zhenzhen ultimately won the competition; her group carried the most coconuts. Gu Sinan, with her short legs, ran incredibly fast, carrying all nine coconuts to the finish line without a single one touching the ground.
Yan Feng and Wang Liqing were a bit faster than them, but they carried two coconuts at a time, so they didn't end up with as many as them. Zhang Siqing and Liu Wei went astray and only managed to get third place, while Lan Nuo and Zhou Haitao unsurprisingly came in fourth.
After exercising under the hot sun, everyone was covered in sweat.
The director came to everyone with a box in his hand. "Now, children from each group, please come here and draw lots from this box in the order you won the competition to decide where you will stay."
The children who thought they had lost the competition and wouldn't be able to get their desired rooms immediately perked up upon hearing this.
The children lined up and came to the box. Gu Sinan reached in first and took out a small blue ball.
Zhou Jingyi, who was closer, saw the numbers on the ball and spoke first, "Ah, it's that hairy house!"
[Author's Note]
Honeymoon begins!
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