Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 34: Did the production team directly bring them into the mountains??

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Did the production team directly bring them into the mountains??

Gu Zhi was taken aback for a moment, hesitated briefly, and said honestly: "Not familiar."

"Not familiar? Strange." Tang Jin was puzzled, "Yet he’s helped you several times, even gave you a chance on the day of your audition."

He had never seen that person be so enthusiastic before!

Hearing this, Gu Zhi pressed her lips together, even more surprised, but she had no time to think more as the crew called her over to test the lighting.

Once she was done, Gu Zhi was so exhausted she pushed the matter to the back of her mind.

Early Friday morning, Dai Qian came over to pick her up, preparing to take her and Mrs. Qin and Father Qin to the airport for the new week’s reality show filming.

On the way, Dai Qian brought up the matter, "A few days ago, your show and the drama produced by Director Tang almost got axed, I almost thought you were going to be banned."

"But fortunately, the production team informed me that you’re allowed to participate as planned."

Gu Zhi nodded absentmindedly, recalling what Director Tang had said to her before.

But she still didn’t understand why Emperor Qi would help her.

At most, they were just neighbors, a nodding acquaintance seen three times.

 

At the Qin Family, Mrs. Qin and Father Qin had already asked for leave in advance, even splurged to buy two new outfits, preparing to take them to participate in the show with Gu Zhi.

Dai Qian loaded the luggage into the car and set off for the airport.

Dai Qian took them to the boarding gate, and instructed Gu Zhi several times: "I heard the recording location has changed this time, send me a message when you arrive. Try not to provoke the Gu Family on the show, you can’t fight capital, no need to ruin your future."

"..." Gu Zhi didn’t expect him to be such a nagging manager; after listening to his long-winded advice, she just replied, "I’ll try."

"What try, it’s a must!"

Gu Zhi: "...Got it." But she didn’t listen.

Over three hours later, they arrived at the designated airport, and the production team sent a car to drive them to the filming location, which took over two more hours.

On the way, the group of guests was tossed around until they were half asleep.

Only after getting off the car did everyone recover, to find themselves in a mountain-surrounded hollow.

Everyone was a little stunned.

At the same time, the production team opened the live streaming room punctually.

The online viewers were also stunned.

[??? What is this place.]

[Goodness, is this really a travel variety show? Did the production team actually bring them into the mountains??]

[Such unscrupulous producers, but I love it hahaha.]

[Yiyi darling, I’m here! Mwah~]

The first to react were Father Qin and Mrs. Qin, because they knew the place too well.

Han Liheng, being as straightforward as ever, glanced around then couldn’t help but say, "This time you brought us to such a rundown place? For a trip? Are you planning to sell us?"

The director team was a little embarrassed, trying to smile as they said: "That’s right, this episode is here—this is Xuanzhou, a place known since ancient times as a Jiangnan water town. It is also famous in our country for its candied dates—Shui Town.

It’s also the hometown of the Qin Family from our show, and as far as we know, their family lived here for over forty years."

 

Gu Zhi was taken aback upon hearing this.

In an instant, she understood the intentions of the production team, her gaze turned slightly cold.

The bullet comments were also abuzz.

[Damn, this turns out to be Gu Zhi’s hometown, and she grew up in this kind of place? Can people actually live here?]

[Huh? It seems like Gu Zhi and Father Qin and Mrs. Qin didn’t know about the production team’s arrangement? What’s the meaning of this?]

[Ahhh this is my wife’s hometown! Does this mean I get to see where my wife grew up? Looking forward to it!]

Jiang Xiangwan and the others only came to realize, all looked towards Gu Zhi.

Gu Yiyi’s eyes flickered with a trace of disdain.

Han Liheng stared in shock, "Gu Zhi, you actually grew up here, can people really live here?"

Gu Zhi’s expression turned slightly cold, she didn’t speak.

It was Father Qin and Mrs. Qin who first regained their composure, holding Gu Zhi’s hand and gently explained: "Yiyi grew up here, we moved to the city when she was ten, and we haven’t returned for a long time."

Han Liheng pressed his lips, seemingly realizing he had been somewhat rude earlier, opened his mouth trying to explain: "I was just a bit surprised..."

Jiang Xiangwan, seeing this, excitedly pulled Gu Zhi’s other arm, saying: "The place where Yiyi grew up must be fun! Yiyi you have to show me around, let me see where you grew up!"

Gu Zhi was slightly stunned, her expression relaxed a bit, she smiled indulgently, "Alright."

After speaking, her eyes turned cold as she quietly glanced coolly at Mr. Gu and Gu Mu not far away.

The latter seemed indifferent, perhaps even a bit derisive.

[Ahhh the feelings between the girls are heartwarming, long live the Jiang-Zhi CP!]

[Honestly, if I were Gu Zhi, I’d feel so awkward, bringing so many people to my old home without notice... the production team is really a bit excessive.]

[Luckily Jiang Xiangwan is there, easing Yiyi’s awkwardness, ahhh thank you for my wife.]

The production team introduced: "Though it looks remote, sparsely populated, it’s a place of outstanding people and abundant resources. There are villagers who have always guarded their homeland, preserving their own world, passing down their intangible cultural heritage.

For these three days, we will personally experience the rustic rural charm here and learn about the local date culture.

 

We’ve arranged accommodations for each family, now the local village chief will take you to where you’ll stay, and you can choose any house you wish to stay in."

After the director’s words fell, a slender old man emerged from the crowd, heading straight for Father Qin and Mrs. Qin.

Father Qin and Mrs. Qin immediately recognized the village chief; although they hadn’t been here for over ten years, they often returned, and the people in the village were old acquaintances.

The village chief excitedly caught up with Father Qin and Mrs. Qin: "Didn’t expect to meet again like this, you really made something of yourselves, you’re on TV now!"

"Oh, it’s thanks to our daughter’s success that we’re here," Father Qin and Mrs. Qin introduced Gu Zhi proudly: "Yiyi, this is Village Chief Nie, your Uncle Nie."

Gu Zhi smiled politely: "Uncle Nie."

"Wow, this is Yiyi, all grown up. Ten years ago you were just a little kid!"

The village chief looked at her with great joy, "Always beautiful, and now even more accomplished, your family is the pride of our whole village!"

Gu Zhi smiled faintly, feeling a bit more warmth in her heart.

The village chief didn’t say much more, leading them eagerly: "Come, I’ll take you to choose a house, I heard you were coming back for filming, and the villagers helped tidy your house early, everything is ready, just move in!"

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