The Film Queen Is Cold and Ruthless, Only Sends Money - Chapter 36.2

【I’ll match that bet! But I’m curious when Su Yun came up with the name ‘Xiao Bai,’ did neither Jiang Zhi nor the cat try to stop her?!】

【Let me guess: Su Yun probably said something like, ‘When the cat goes “meow,” it means “like,” “meow meow” means “super like,” and “meow meow meow” means “like like.” The cat never even had a chance to say it didn’t like it.’ As for Jiang Zhi has she ever actually disagreed with Su Yun? I don’t think I’ve seen it in the livestreams.】

【Hey, you’re just analyzing things, but why does this still make me feel like I’m being fed dog food? Waaah!】

“Speaking of suitcases, I remember during the game earlier, someone’s suitcase was so heavy it couldn’t even be thrown down,” Ye Ying recalled. “But I forgot whose it was.”

As they reviewed the game, all the overlooked details started coming back to them.

“I used both hands and still couldn’t lift it at all,” Ye Ying said, still baffled. “I thought the suitcase must’ve been filled with bricks or something.”

“Now that you mention it, I think I remember that too,” Lin Yan’s memory stirred. As the person who had handled and passed on the most items, she also recalled, “It must have been the suitcase left in the car at the end, right?”

It was too heavy, no one could throw it out, so it had to stay in the car. What a clever game strategy!

“It must be mine!” Su Xue proudly raised her hand and placed her suitcase where everyone could reach it. “You can try lifting it, it’s super, super heavy. That’s why no one touched my suitcase during the game earlier!”

After Su Xue finished speaking, Ye Ying was the first to try lifting it.

Even though she had mentally prepared herself and mustered all her strength, after gripping the suitcase handle, she didn’t move for three full seconds.

Su Yun looked at Xu Zhi, then at the suitcase still firmly on the ground, and asked curiously, “Still charging up?”

Though it seemed like she’d been charging for a bit too long.

Lin Yan also leaned over to where the suitcase was. “Do you need us to cheer you on?”

Ye Ying immediately stopped, letting go of the suitcase. “No need for cheers. Actually, I was already using all my strength just now still couldn’t lift it.”

[!!! Just how heavy is Xuexue’s suitcase? I remember Ye Ying wasn’t weak in the game earlier, she could lift normal suitcases with one hand!]

[Hahahahaha! Lin Yan was about to cheer her on so savage!]

[Did Xuexue know about the show’s task in advance and deliberately pack heavy stuff? A regular suitcase shouldn’t be this heavy, right?]

Hearing Ye Ying’s words, Lin Yan clapped her hands together. “Then let me try!”

She used to run around film sets carrying cameras, so she was stronger than Ye Ying. She did manage to lift the suitcase, but it took a lot of effort.

“Xue’er, what on earth do you have in here?” Lin Yan set the suitcase back down, curious. “Feels like it’s twice as heavy as ours.”

“I packed canned food! And a bunch of other snacks,” Su Xue confessed. “After learning from last episode’s lesson, I was afraid the show would make us cook lunch with just thirty yuan again, so I brought plenty of goodies to share with everyone later.”

She had thought it through even if they failed their tasks, at least they wouldn’t go hungry.

The downside was that canned food was small but dense, making the suitcase unusually heavy.

But it wasn’t without benefits hadn’t it just helped them win a game?

“Brilliant!” Liu Yangran praised after hearing Su Xue’s explanation. “Now we’ll never have to worry about that task again!”

Though she had practiced cooking, she hadn’t had anyone taste-test her dishes yet. Canned food was foolproof.

Director: “Everyone, look over here.”

If she didn’t intervene now, the next episode might feature guests bringing their entire households along.

At least they’d set a limit on suitcase numbers when coordinating with the guests.

The moment the director spoke, the previously relaxed chatter about when to use the canned food turned wary.

Su Xue looked at the director and asked, “This doesn’t break any show rules, right?”

After dragging such a heavy suitcase all the way here, she wasn’t about to let the director confiscate it with a single sentence!

“It doesn’t violate the show’s rules, so the production team won’t take it back.” The director hastily added a new rule because of this incident: “However, starting from the next episode, guests can only bring daily necessities. Items like canned food are prohibited.”

【When the guests for the next season of Dear Them see the show’s various rules, they’re gonna be so confused, hahaha!!】

【As expected! Every rule exists for a reason! No matter how strange, someone must have tried it before!】

【Su Xue, you’ve really made a name for yourself this time. From now on, whenever Dear Them films a new season, the director will probably have to explain the origin of this rule to the guests!】

Reassured by the director’s promise, Su Xue relaxed: “As long as this episode isn’t taken back, we’ll deal with the next one when it comes.”

She had a carefree attitude since they’d found a loophole this time, there was no need to worry about the next. If anything, it was the director who should be concerned.

Who knows? While they’re completing tasks, the production crew might huddle together, racking their brains to anticipate what other loopholes they could exploit.

It was time for the director’s team to experience the same sleepless nights, guessing what bizarre challenges the show would throw at them the next day!

Director: “All guests may now depart. Please remember to take your personal belongings with you.”

“Let’s go!” Su Xue and the others returned to their seats in the car, enjoying the comfortable ride of the tourist shuttle.

Along the way, they chatted with the driver, who introduced them to local specialties and the customs of Jijinguang City, truly a relaxing and delightful experience!

The shuttle even prioritized their enjoyment if they spotted an interesting performance or scenic view by the roadside, the driver would take them closer for a look.

Su Xue nibbled on grapes, squinting contentedly as she sighed: “This is the joy of traveling. Even the sunlight outside seems beautiful!”

【I suspect Xuexue is throwing shade at another group, but I have no proof!】

【Quick, check out the other group’s livestream, it’s like night and day, hahaha! It looks scorching hot. If they heard Xuexue’s words, they’d probably have a heart attack!】

【When they first got off the car, Xuexue complained about the heat! Now, sitting comfortably, she’s calling the sunlight beautiful! Talk about fickle!】

While Su Xue snacked on fruit, Su Yun and Jiang Zhi browsed the local products on the shuttle.

Everything in the vehicle had already been purchased by the production team, so if they liked anything, they could take it with them.

Su Yun picked up a blessing bracelet and asked Jiang Zhi, “Do you think Director Lin would like this?”

In a previous episode, Xu Zhi had mentioned that Lin Yan loved collecting bracelets and similar trinkets, even dedicating a cabinet at home to her collection.

“She would,” Jiang Zhi also recalled Xu Zhi’s words. “Plus, she usually wears two or three on her wrist.”

Su Xue and Jing Zhaozhao overheard and chimed in, “Then let’s grab one for her and give it to them when they walk back.”

The thought of the others having to trek back in such sweltering weather made everyone’s hearts ache.

“Let’s pick something for all of them,” Su Yun began scanning the shuttle for other items.

The others had no objections, though Jing Zhaozhao couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Why the sudden urge to bring them gifts?”

Normally, Su Yun wasn’t the type to be this kind or if she was, it usually meant a trap was waiting!

In the entire production team, Jiang Zhi was probably the only one who hadn’t been tricked by her yet.

Jing Chaochao’s thoughts were quite scattered. Thinking this far, she could somewhat understand why Jiang Zhi would unconditionally protect the other person.

She even found herself low-key shipping Su Yun and Jiang Zhi.

When Jing Chaochao asked, Su Yun was busy picking items from the dazzling array of local specialties. Hearing the question, she looked up and said, “Didn’t the director just say? If there’s anything on the bus we like, we can take it, the show will cover the cost. The show is paying for it!”

She emphasized the last sentence, and the implication was obvious.

How could she pass up the chance to squeeze something out of the notoriously stingy production team?

Not only would she take advantage of it herself, but even if the other guests hadn’t arrived yet, she’d grab something for them too!

“The only downside is we don’t have a live-stream connection right now,” Su Yun added with some regret. “Otherwise, we could’ve sent gifts to the audience too.”

Jiang Zhi chuckled softly beside her, casually picking up a beaded necklace with a red cord, thinking it would make a nice gift for Su Yun.

“That makes sense!” Earlier, when the director had made the announcement, Su Xue had still been too excited about the sightseeing ride to process it. But now, hearing Su Yun’s explanation, she immediately grasped the idea. “We should pick out more stuff for them!”

Using the show’s money to earn personal goodwill was there anything more cost-effective than that? Absolutely not!

[I actually learned how to focus on the key point from Su Yun! When the director said that earlier, I was confused why none of the guests on the bus reacted. Turns out, they were waiting for this moment!]

[Su Yun, I’m going to be your fan for life! Even though I didn’t get a gift from you, just knowing you thought of us is enough!]

[+1, she remembered not just the other guests but also us, the live-stream audience! No more words needed, all my feelings are in this toast, bottoms up!]

[Commenter above, don’t fall for her empty promises, LOL!! How has Su Yun’s charm offensive expanded from the guests to the live-stream audience now?! Hahahaha!]

[No, I know she’s just making empty promises, but I’m still going to be her fan for life! Would anyone else even think to send you local specialties when they see them?]

[Hahahaha! You’re seriously in love! But when I heard Su Yun say that, my heart skipped a beat for a second is this what love feels like?!]

Meanwhile, the director, who was watching the live-stream comments while footing the bill for the souvenirs: “…”

Not only was his wallet deflated, but even the compliments were going to Su Yun now!

–

Their accommodation wasn’t too far from where they’d landed in Jinguang City just about a ten-minute ride on the sightseeing bus.

Director: “As the first group of guests to arrive, you’ll get priority in choosing your rooms. Once you’ve picked, you can take some time to settle in and unpack.”

Hearing about the priority room selection, Su Xue was the most excited. After all, the fourth room from the last episode had left a deep impression on her!

So much so that after returning home, she spent an entire day in her own bedroom, loving every inch of it.

Su Yun and the others opened the doors to the four rooms together. Surprisingly, while the decor had slight variations, without exception, all the rooms were actually quite nice.

The rooms were equipped with air conditioning, water dispensers, and other furniture, a far cry from the austere living conditions of the fourth room.

Before the guests could even voice their surprise, the director proactively explained.

Although the production team hadn’t given the guests much budget in the first episode, they could occasionally splurge on a nice room, no need for such shocked expressions!

Director: “As I mentioned earlier, you can rest assured, the accommodations this time will be very comfortable. The rooms are all similar in quality, so feel free to pick whichever one you like.”

[The director finally shows some generosity, but instead of gratitude, all he gets is skepticism, hilarious!]

[Watching other variety shows where guests ride yachts or stay in luxury hotels leaves me completely unfazed, it’s just whatever. But seeing them get a slightly nicer room has me weirdly excited!]

[+1, I actually feel like I can relate to their emotions. Is this the happiness that comes from contrast? LOL!]

[Production team, be nicer to the guests! This is like the millionth trust crisis, hahaha!]

After hearing the director’s words and confirming there were no traps, they quickly dragged their suitcases into their chosen rooms.

Since the rooms were similar, neither group had strong preferences and simply picked the nearest ones.

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