"Director Yang, where are we headed this week?" Fang Miaomiao asked curiously.
Chen Tianming kept their destination a complete secret, revealing not a word.
It was infuriating.
"A good place," Yang Huanyang said with a mysterious smile. "Miaomiao, you'll all love it."
Fang Miaomiao looked at Yang Huanyang for a long moment before stating gravely, "I see schadenfreude in your eyes."
"Do you?" Yang Huanyang subconsciously touched his eyes. Could it be that he, like Miaomiao, had a clear look in his eyes?
That shouldn't be right.
"Actually, it is a good place. I can guarantee that."
The mountains were beautiful, the water was clear, and the scenery was excellent. It was, in every sense, perfect.
After disembarking the plane, the production crew gathered on the tour bus.
"Ahhh, Miaomiao!" Cui Mantong shrieked upon seeing Fang Miaomiao. She immediately let go of Cui Tong's hand and dashed towards Fang Miaomiao.
Cui Tong, watching the two embrace, was far from happy.
"What's wrong with you? Always looking so glum?"
Cui Tong shot Wen Zhiyan a dagger-like look. "How dare you ask? Do you lack charm?"
Otherwise, why would Fang Miaomiao's eyes only hold her Mantong when she saw her?
"You're almost forty years old. Can you stop being so childish and be more mature, like me?"
Cui Tong rolled his eyes unceremoniously. "You, mature?"
Wen Zhiyan nodded. "I never interfere with Miaomiao's friendships. Unlike some people, who radiate resentment when they see their wife in another's embrace."
"Miaomiao, can we sleep together tonight?" Cui Mantong asked happily. "We haven't seen each other in so long since your wedding."
Fang Miaomiao readily agreed. "Of course, we'll sleep together tonight."
"Let's go, let's go! Let's get on the bus. I wonder where Director Chen will take us."
"It's definitely not any good place."
Wen Zhiyan watched Fang Miaomiao, who didn't even spare him a glance as she linked arms with Cui Mantong and boarded the bus. The mockery in his eyes vanished completely.
Cui Tong smirked. "Yo yo yo, didn't someone say they were going to be magnanimous? Oh well, too magnanimous, they won't even sleep with you tonight."
"Scram!" Wen Zhiyan glared at Cui Tong, annoyed.
Cui Tong was unbothered and stepped forward, patting Wen Zhiyan's shoulder. "It's fine, I don't mind. You can sleep on the sofa today."
After saying that, Cui Tong also boarded the bus.
Wen Zhiyan sighed and resignedly followed.
On the bus, as expected, Miaomiao was with Cui Mantong.
Cui Tong waved at him from the back. "Come here."
[Hahaha, the first rival and the second foolish one are mocking each other. Are they trying to kill me with laughter and inherit my credit card debt?]
[I find it hilarious too! The key is that these two fools refuse to admit defeat, thinking the other is more pathetic. They're just like three-year-olds arguing.]
[I feel like I'm looking forward to the rest of the show. Please enjoy the scene of jealous men disliking each other.]
The bus soon stopped at a farmhouse courtyard.
Chen Tianming, holding a megaphone, shouted in front of the bus, "All passengers, please disembark. We have arrived. Please do not remain on the bus."
Zhou Jiaxin smiled gently. "Director Chen, when did you change professions?"
Chen Tianming, without a hint of modesty, ran a hand over his sparse hair. "It can't be helped. I can do any job, and I can do any job well. People like me can thrive in any industry."
"Oh, yes, yes, yes," Cui Mantong agreed, nodding. "Our Director Chen is the most amazing. So, could you tell us, our most amazing director, what are you planning to do now?"
"Of course..." Chen Tianming looked displeased at Cui Mantong. "You little rascal Mantong, you're trying to pry for information indirectly. I'm telling you, I won't fall for it."
They got off the bus.
The group looked at the siheyuan, and the women collectively sighed.
"So beautiful."
"Director Chen, your taste is excellent! Who decorated this?"
Although it was a small courtyard, the space was vast. Upon opening the door, one was greeted by a small garden.
In the gentle spring breeze of March, flower buds swayed, creating a comfortable atmosphere.
"I wonder how long we'll be able to stay here," Zhou Jiaxin said with a hint of regret. "Will we get to see these flowers bloom?"
Zhou Jiaxin's husband, Wu Lu, stood beside her and said softly, "Don't worry. We can buy it then. If you like them, we can plant more in our own backyard."
"Senior Zhou and her husband are so loving," Fang Miaomiao said enviously.
"It's okay," Cui Mantong said, placing a hand on Fang Miaomiao's shoulder. "Sister Mantong loves you too."
Fang Miaomiao chuckled, unable to suppress a smile, and put her arm around Cui Mantong's waist. "I love Mantong too."
"Ahem, everyone, let's hurry inside. Even though it's March, it's still a bit cold," Chen Tianming called out, ushering everyone towards the main hall.
The main hall was spacious, with a long dining table placed in the center.
"Director Chen, are you treating us to a meal?"
"You can eat, but," Chen Tianming said with a sly smile, "you'll have to cook it yourselves."
Fang Miaomiao looked at Wen Zhiyan. "I don't think I'm hungry anymore."
Wen Zhiyan held Fang Miaomiao's hand. "Be good, I'll cook."
Fang Miaomiao beamed.
"For today's two meals, the production team will provide the ingredients. However, starting tomorrow, you'll have to prepare your own."
Cui Tong raised an eyebrow slightly. "Work in exchange for ingredients?"
"That's right." Chen Tianming felt a little guilty facing the two biggest investors, as they could earn millions, even hundreds of millions, in a minute.
And he was making them work with their own hands.
What a sin, what a sin.
But, looking at it another way, it was quite exhilarating.
"Director Chen," Cui Tong said with a meaningful smile, "what do you want us to do?"
Chen Tianming swallowed, not daring to meet Cui Tong's gaze. "Far, farm work."
[Hahaha, in my lifetime, I actually get to see a powerful CEO doing farm work! What happened to the sweet couple? Is Chen Tianming trying to kill me with laughter?]
[I can't wait to see these four CEOs in the fields. That scene will surely be magnificent.]
[Thank you, Director Chen. At this moment, Director Chen is like a creature at the top of the food chain.]
Wu Lu looked a bit troubled. "Director Chen, we're not very familiar with farm work. Won't this just cause trouble?"
Chen Tianming said with a smile, "Don't worry, you'll be fine. After all, for the next four or five days, your sole source of food will be obtained through farm work."
If they messed things up, no one would have anything to eat.
"So, will anyone teach us?"
It was Chen Huan's husband, Ye Fei, who spoke.
Chen Tianming waved his hand. "Of course, there will be. Everyone, rest assured, I've spared no expense. You'll definitely learn."