Chen Tianming felt a mix of amusement and exasperation at her words, his expression quickly shifting. "Fang Miaomiao, you person..."
To his surprise, Fang Miaomiao and the other took a deep breath. "Indeed, Director Chen, we're more accustomed to you in this current state."
Chen Tianming was momentarily unsure if he had been too strict with them normally, or if it was something else.
"Director Chen, where are Senior Jiaxin and the others?"
"They're all inside, go on in," Chen Tianming gestured towards the large villa behind him.
"Director Chen, have you struck it rich or something during this period?"
"What makes you say that?"
"It's just that we never expected you, someone so frugal, to book us an entire island, with a car for transport, and even a huge villa."
"Oh, really?" Chen Tianming realized Fang Miaomiao had just called him stingy.
Fang Miaomiao, pulling Cui Mantong along, ran into the villa.
This made Chen Tianming cast a plaintive glance at Wen Zhiyan.
"What are you looking at me for?"
Chen Tianming opened his mouth, then reluctantly closed it. "Nothing, Miaomiao is very cute, very amusing."
Wen Zhiyan nodded with a serious expression. "Yes, I agree."
Chen Tianming: "..."
As expected, he couldn't count on these people for help. They were all in cahoots. It was pathetic that he, an old man, still had to work tirelessly, writing scripts and such.
When would this drudgery of working for others ever end?
He wanted to retire. He wished he could be like these detestable rich people, caring about nothing.
He felt a pang of sadness, a deep, heartfelt sorrow. It was a story he could tell with tears.
Chen Tianming sighed deeply.
[Hahaha, why does Chen Tianming's back look so desolate yet hilarious? I'm dying of laughter.]
[Chen Tianming is questioning his life now, it's so funny. I even want to go comfort Director Chen and tell him not to worry, that thousands and thousands of us are here to support him.]
[While you all are pitying Chen Tianming, I'm already lamenting why there aren't more rich people in the world, and why I can't be one of them.]
Fang Miaomiao looked at the living room, which seemed to stretch endlessly before her. "Has Director Chen really made a fortune?"
Half an hour later.
All the guests had arrived.
Chen Tianming held a megaphone. "I'm very glad everyone could come for our final episode. Thinking that we won't be seeing each other for a while, I decided this episode should be about everyone having fun and indulging on the island. I hope you'll all remember this wonderful episode from time to time, keeping it company."
"Now, please enjoy a delicious lunch," Chen Tianming said with a smile. "You know, I hired a chef from Xiangzhuang at a great expense."
Chen Huan raised an eyebrow. "Director Chen has money now."
Chen Tianming humbly waved his hands. "No, no, and this is a secret. No matter how much you ask, you won't find out."
With that, he proudly instructed the chef to bring the dishes to the dining room.
Seeing the colorful and fragrant dishes on the table, the live stream exploded.
[Has Director Chen really made a fortune? He's actually willing to splurge. We all know that Xiangzhuang cuisine is known for its luxury. Oh my goodness, a week of Xiangzhuang meals, won't Director Chen go bankrupt?]
[Hahaha, Director Chen going bankrupt? Sorry, when I imagine that scene, I just find it hilarious.]
After Fang Miaomiao and the others finished lunch, Chen Tianming generously announced that everyone was free to play for the rest of the day, and tasks would be assigned in the evening.
Fang Miaomiao yawned and curled up listlessly on the sofa.
"Miaomiao," Wen Zhiyan scooped her into his arms.
Fang Miaomiao mumbled sleepily, nestling into Wen Zhiyan's embrace. "Why are you here? I thought you went out to scout the surroundings."
Wen Zhiyan frowned. "Seeing you like this, how can I rest assured? No, I think we should have a doctor examine you."
"I'm really fine," Fang Miaomiao shook her head and held Wen Zhiyan's hand. "I just ate and I'm feeling sleepy."
"Really?"
"Mm."
Wen Zhiyan was silent for a moment, then got up and carried Fang Miaomiao to her room. "Alright, be good and sleep."
"What about the task?"
"We'll talk about it after you wake up. The task isn't important," Wen Zhiyan soothed gently.
"Okay."
Wen Zhiyan watched her fall asleep before getting up to go outside.
"Hey, why are you alone?" Cui Mantong looked behind Wen Zhiyan, and finding no one there, felt a bit strange. "Where's Miaomiao?"
"Miaomiao is a bit sleepy and is sleeping."
"Sleeping? Could she have a cold or a fever?"
Wen Zhiyan shook his head. "No, I took her temperature, and there's no problem. She probably didn't sleep well. If there's something to do tonight, I'll ask Director Chen for leave and take Miaomiao to the hospital."
Cui Mantong finally relaxed and nodded.
Cui Tong furrowed his brow slightly: Fang Miaomiao's reaction is somewhat familiar, but the doctor previously mentioned that this is a rare symptom for some people. Moreover, she just seems to want to sleep. Perhaps he was overthinking it.
He thought about it and felt his reasoning was sound, but he would still observe her at dinner.
With the cars available, they spent the entire afternoon exploring most of the island.
[Is Fang Miaomiao a pig? Everyone else is exploring the island and guessing what task Director Chen will arrange next, but Fang Miaomiao slept the entire afternoon. Is that too much?]
[No way, Fang Miaomiao isn't that kind of person. Maybe she's genuinely unwell. It's like saying you have the energy to do other things when you're sick.]
[Honestly, seeing Miaomiao's reaction, I have a guess, but I'm afraid I might be wrong. After all, Brother-in-law Wen loves her so much, he wouldn't do anything foolish.]
In an instant.
#What foolish thing did Wen Zhiyan do?#
Trended on hot searches.
"What's going on? Why are there negative comments about Master Wen online?" Chen Tianming was utterly baffled.
"It seems Teacher Miaomiao isn't feeling well, and Master Wen was out observing the island. Based on this, people think Master Wen doesn't care about Miaomiao and that his past affection for Teacher Miaomiao was fake."
Hearing this, Chen Tianming couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Are these people sick?"
The staff dared not speak.
Chen Tianming took a deep breath. "By the way, what's going on with Miaomiao? Should we send the accompanying doctor to check on her?"
The staff shook their heads. "Master Wen said Teacher Miaomiao just wants to sleep and asked us not to disturb her."
Chen Tianming pondered for a moment. "Alright. But after Miaomiao wakes up tonight, we should still have the doctor examine her."
"Understood."
When Wen Zhiyan and the others returned from outside, Fang Miaomiao had just gotten out of bed.
"Miaomiao, still sleepy?"
Fang Miaomiao shook her head. "I'm fine. Sorry to have worried you all this afternoon. Maybe I woke up too early today and got too tired."
Seeing that she seemed genuinely alright, Cui Mantong finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good, that's good."