Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 179: Third Wheel

Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Third Wheel

"I tried making wine before, and studied it specially." Qi Hanyu pointed at this bunch of grapes and said indifferently, "When making wine, choose these ripe fruits. Although the flesh is loose, it ferments well, and the wine’s aroma will be stronger."

As he spoke, he picked one for her, "Compared with table grapes, wine grapes are smaller and have more seeds, but they are sweeter and juicier. Over the years, through cultivation, wine grapes have tasted better and better. Try it."

Gu Zhi reached out to take it and casually wiped it before putting it into her mouth.

She took a bite, and the taste was really good. It wasn’t as sour as she imagined, but rather quite sweet. Special cultivation does make a difference.

No wonder it’s the hometown of wine.

Qi Hanyu picked another bunch and turned around to hand it to Gu Zhi.

Shu Ning happened to walk over from a distance, somewhat nervous but politely greeted the two, "Teacher Gu Zhi, Teacher Qi, can I join you?"

Gu Zhi glanced at her, frowning slightly but said nothing.

Qi Hanyu looked even more confused, his thin lips pressing lightly together.

He was about to say something when Shu Ning suddenly said, "Teacher Gu Zhi, I’m really sorry about the role. I really didn’t think you took it from me. It was intentional guidance by marketing accounts online, and my team was also misled."

"Actually, when I saw you at the audition, I knew I couldn’t beat you. I really like the role of Ye Zizheng that you played."

Gu Zhi’s performance in "Micro Light" was evident to everyone; she is talented.

Moreover, she is younger and more famous, clearly more suitable for the role of Song Wei.

She never thought Gu Zhi took her role. After knowing about the incident yesterday, she already clarified it on Weibo.

Gu Zhi was a bit surprised, pursed her lips, and said nothing, only responded lightly, "Thank you, I don’t mind."

Shu Ning bit her lip and said, "I’m really sorry for the trouble and harm I brought to you. I don’t want to be misunderstood by others either and hope you can... forgive me."

Gu Zhi glanced at her, and after a while, also said nothing, just nodded slightly.

Only then did Shu Ning breathe a sigh of relief, her brows relaxing.

Qi Hanyu watched the two, saying nothing.

He had worked with Shu Ning but didn’t know her well, yet understood that she wasn’t a bad person. On the contrary, a bit naive, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been exploited.

Shu Ning pursed her lips and said again, "Uh, can I join you in picking grapes? After all, we are in the same team."

After she finished speaking, without waiting for Gu Zhi to refuse, she took the basket from her hands and said, "This is heavy, I’ll carry it. You pick, I’ll carry. Don’t worry, I won’t disturb you."

Gu Zhi: "..."

Qi Hanyu: "..."

Before the two could say anything, Shu Ning suddenly leaned closer to Gu Zhi and whispered, "Actually, I have another purpose for coming on the show, which is to meet you and become friends with you."

Gu Zhi: "..."

She was utterly speechless.

[Ahhh, I really can’t deal with Shu Ning, doesn’t she have any sense? Can’t she see the two little lovebirds chatting happily?]

[Seriously, a 600k-watt light bulb suddenly came over without realizing it; I’m really shocked.]

[Though, Shu Ning is kinda cute haha, voluntarily carrying the basket for Zhi Zhi, an understanding big sister vs. a cool little sister? Suddenly, this younger love line seems appealing.]

[? Cheering for everything will only bring harm.]

[So, was Shu Ning sincerely apologizing? Who exactly was inciting malice then?]

[Isn’t this obvious, it must be Miss Gu intentionally. Her cunningness is becoming harder and harder to hide. I’m beginning to suspect if Gu Zhi’s early marketing wasn’t her planted story.]

Yet Shu Ning showed no intention of leaving, organizing the basket before putting it on her back, ready to work with them.

Qi Hanyu frowned, too lazy to say anything, just looked at Gu Zhidao, "I’ll teach you how to pick."

Gu Zhi nodded.

On the side, Shu Ning was dumbfounded.

She acted with Emperor Qi for more than six months and never thought he’d be so thoughtful?

Though he looked cool and unapproachable, whenever anyone asked for his advice in the crew, he was never stingy to help.

But she never saw him voluntarily help anyone!

Even after working together for six months and wrapping up, they were strangers.

Could it be that Emperor Qi, this cold-hearted, cold-minded person, finally moved by mortal feelings?

Shu Ning’s face showed a complex expression, saying nothing, silently following the two.

[Ahhh, so is this third wheel really sticking around all the time? Can’t the cameraman remind her? This is a romance variety broadcast!]

[Cameraman: ?]

[What third wheel, this is a Zhi Zhi fangirl, oh no, fangirl sister, definitely captured by Zhi Zhi again.]

[Though, Shu Ning tagging along seemingly doesn’t affect the couple’s chemistry, it’s still shippable and ambiguous.]

Meanwhile, Gu Zhi and his group were carefully picking the grapes, quickly filling up two large baskets.

Mrs. Qin and Mr. Qin also had a good harvest, very much enjoying the process.

However, not far away, Mr. Gu, Gu Mu, and Qi’s mother had not even set foot in the orchard.

Instead, they were already basking in the sunlight, tasting the garden’s grapes and fresh ones.

A few of them swirled glasses of red wine, looking quite leisurely.

But the photographer was a bit helpless; they wanted to go into the orchard to have a look and shoot more material, but unfortunately, the three weren’t planning on moving after sitting down.

He hesitated for a moment, then couldn’t help but ask, "Uncle Gu, Aunt Qi, aren’t you planning to go in and experience it? Today’s task has a target."

Mr. Gu laughed disdainfully upon hearing, "What’s there to experience, this work is for workers to do, why should we do it?"

"Uh... just to go in and feel what it’s like to pick grapes by hand?"

"Why experience it? We’re not interested," Gu Mingde said disdainfully and casually lit a cigarette, "This kind of thing is only suitable for the Qin Family and the Sun Family. Every time there’s a task like this, they jump at the chance, afraid of losing and not getting the program’s prize. They were born to do this work and can only fill their stomachs through physical labor."

The cameraman frowned and really didn’t want to speak anymore.

[? What a bewildering comment, it’s the fifth episode; how is he still like this? Does he look down on laborers? Did the Qin Family and Sun Family provoke him?]

[What’s not honorable about earning through one’s own labor? Why didn’t Chairman Gu say this when he lost?]

[It’s true, the Qin Family and the Sun Family are the most eager, never missing a chance to take advantage, because they can’t afford it themselves, their behavior is truly shameful.]

[Xiao Si, does Chairman Gu think he eats with his brain? Or isn’t it all because of his ancestors? It’s the first time I’ve seen someone look down on laborers this much.]

[Darn... Really feel sorry for Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin, being in a group with the Gu Family, working so hard, and in the end, all the benefits go to this mountain pig!]