Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 469 - 467: Be Happy_1

Chapter 469: Chapter 467: Be Happy_1

"We can’t come in last!"

At these words, Zheng Pianpian disregarded her injuries and hastily picked up the sickle again.

But after all, she was injured, and her movements had slowed down.

Moreover, her stomach started to hurt for some reason.

Seeing that she was about to lose it, Zheng Pianpian’s face turned the color of liver: "I can’t hold it anymore, Ji, I need to use the bathroom. You keep cutting."

With that, she dropped the sickle and hurried off towards the latrine.

"Okay."

Ji Haichuan nodded.

Strangely enough, after that, Zheng Pianpian’s stomachache persisted, and she kept going back and forth to the latrine.

Just when it seemed their team was about to come in first place, her frequent bathroom trips caused their group to end up in last place.

The audience immediately went crazy—

[Damn it, Zheng Pianpian actually went to the bathroom seven or eight times, what a slacker!]

[I know, right? Poor Ji being left to do all the work quietly on his own, and now he has to clean the toilet because of her!]

[I wish Zheng Pianpian would just explode!]

[So do I. This is a competition, and she’s not taking it seriously at all.]

When the designated time was up, the director came out and announced through a megaphone, "I declare that in this corn harvesting competition, Xia Ningxing and Elder Zhou take first place, Song Ze and Sheng Lin second, and last place goes to Ji Haichuan and Zheng Pianpian."

"I’m really sorry, but you two will be cleaning the latrines for the next few days!" the director said with a smile that did not reach his eyes as he stared at the two of them.

Upon hearing this, Ji Haichuan shrugged his shoulders, signaling his acceptance.

Zheng Pianpian’s lips were tightly clenched, her heart filled with both anger and annoyance.

How did she end up with such an upset stomach!

And it wasn’t just any regular upset, but a persistent one!

If it hadn’t been for her stomach problems causing delays, how could she have possibly ended up in last place, not to mention having to clean up the filthy, stinking latrines?

But now, all she could do was force a smile: "We accept our loss."

"However, since it was due to my personal health issue that we ended up in last place, dragging Ji down with me, I’ve decided to clean the latrines by myself. Ji doesn’t have to suffer the punishment with me. Is that okay, Director?" Zheng Pianpian knew that if she wanted to clear her name, she would have to take on the task of cleaning the latrines alone.

[At least Zheng Pianpian has some conscience!]

[Cunning fox! Pah!]

[Can everyone stop cursing? Pianpian has already taken all the responsibility upon herself!]

[Yes, please! Just give it a rest!]

"Sure." The director nodded, agreeing to Zheng Pianpian’s request.

"That’s great!" At this, Zheng Pianpian suddenly flashed an excited grin and turned to Ji Haichuan saying, "Ji, you don’t have to clean the latrines with me. I’m so sorry, I nearly dragged you down with me."

"No problem," Ji Haichuan said lightly, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

What a master of manipulation!

Over the next few days, Zheng Pianpian endured the stench as she cleaned the latrines.

Oddly enough, the latrines during these days were exceptionally dirty.

Every time she finished cleaning, she would walk out of the toilet retching.

She couldn’t stand it anymore!

Zheng Pianpian felt like she wanted to die.

After she finished cleaning the latrines for the several days, there was only one day left until the end of the recording.

On this last day, the program finally stopped pulling any stunts.

At this moment, Xia Ningxing and the others were sitting in the courtyard of the siheyuan, discussing the arrangements for the farewell party as requested by the program team.

"Does anyone have any suggestions?" Xia Ningxing asked.

The others glanced at each other and then spoke one after another:

"I think we can have a campfire barbecue party," Ji Haichuan suggested.

Song Ze nodded, "I think it’s a great idea."

"I have no objections," Sheng Lin raised her little hand.

Seeing that everyone had agreed, Zheng Pianpian also nodded, "I agree too."

"Then it’s decided!" Xia Ningxing, too, had no particular opinion, "Let’s not just stand around, it’s getting late, let’s all get ready!"

"Okay!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Song Ze took charge of the campfire.

Elder Zhou suggested making the barbecue grill.

Ji Haichuan went to buy charcoal from the villagers’ homes.

Sheng Lin and Zheng Pianpian prepared the food and dishes.

Xia Ningxing went to milk the goats.

Dusk slowly descended.

In the tranquil summer night, stars twinkled, the campfire flickered, illuminating the entire courtyard as bright as day.

A soft glow enveloped each person’s face.

Elder Zhou was the first to raise his cup and say a few words, "Although we are separating tomorrow, this experience will stay in our hearts forever. Now let us raise our glasses, with milk in place of wine, to bid each other farewell!"

"Cheers!"

Hearing this, everyone stood up and raised their cups.

There was no wine here, and since drinking in public could damage the image of celebrities, Xia Ningxing and the others used goat milk instead.

After downing it in one gulp, silence suddenly fell over the group.

Everyone was bowing their heads, silently looking at the burning campfire, seemingly reluctant to part ways.

Of course, being unable to part was out of the question.

It was impossible in this lifetime!

But for the sake of the show, everyone had to forcibly exhibit their acting skills.

As the silence continued, Zheng Pianpian suddenly took a sharp breath, her voice carrying a sobbing tone, "I hate goodbyes the most, I can’t bear to leave everyone..."

She looked up, her face already tear-streaked.

Such acting skills were top-notch!

But when it came to acting, Xia Ningxing naturally would not be outdone by anyone.

Xia Ningxing took a deep breath, and although she didn’t cry, anyone could see that her face was filled with reluctance and struggle. Finally, she lifted her chin at a forty-five-degree angle to gaze sorrowfully at the night sky, as if forcibly holding back her tears.

This expression, painful to hear, tearful to see.

Even Xia Ningxing herself was nearly moved by her own performance.

"So sorrowful..." As if! Ahahaha! I can’t wait to go home! Excited! I want to dance!

"Xia, Pianpian, and everyone else, don’t be sad. Even if we part ways, we can still see each other when we get back!" Sheng Lin, with reddening eyes, spoke to comfort everyone.

If someone were underneath the table at that moment, they would have found her forcefully pinching her own thigh to bring out the sadness.

She had no choice, her acting skills were not yet perfectly honed.

So she had to resort to such a clumsy method.

Song Ze, Ji Haichuan, and Elder Zhou, the three men, sighed.

Elder Zhou added, "There are no gatherings that don’t come to an end. Alright, let’s make the most of the time we have left together and not just dwell on sadness!"

Song Ze agreed, "Mr. Zhou is right; let’s not be sad, everyone."

"Let’s enjoy these last moments to the fullest, eat, drink, and be merry," Ji Haichuan suggested.

"Yes, we should be happy!" Zheng Pianpian tried to curb her sadness, forcing a smile.

Xia Ningxing and Sheng Lin also switched to a similar expression.