Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 43: Gu Zhi Can Do Anything to Break Out

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Gu Zhi Can Do Anything to Break Out

[Ahhhh she’s here to pick up her wife! The Jiang-Zhi ship is alive!!]

[Oh my god, my ideal person is a great hero. She might not ride on colorful clouds or a white horse, but she’ll definitely come pick me up in an electric tricycle ahhh!]

[Damn! I’m obsessed, truly obsessed. Gu Zhi, how are you so great? I’m insanely jealous!]

Jiang Xiangwan looked at Gu Zhi, her face full of disbelief.

She hurriedly dropped the rope and ran towards her excitedly, "Ahhh Zhi Zhi, how come you’re back? Did you come to pick me up?"

"Yes." Gu Zhi stopped the car, gave her a doting look, then turned to Sun Chaohua and said, "Brother Sun, let’s load the jujubes onto the car and ride back."

Sun Chaohua was already sweating profusely, as eight baskets of jujubes are not a light weight. Seeing Gu Zhi return, he was also a bit excited, "We’re lucky you came, these eight baskets of jujubes are really heavy."

Gu Zhi chuckled and started to work.

Jiang Xiangwan was so touched she was on the verge of tears, helping Gu Zhi as she said, "Boohoo, Zhi Zhi, you’re too good."

"It’s just a small task."

After the three of them finished moving the jujubes, Gu Zhi prepared to drive back. Sun Chaohua suggested lending the cart to Qi Yunlin and Gu Yiyi, otherwise it would take them considerable time to carry three baskets of jujubes by hand.

Gu Zhi didn’t stop him, as this was none of her concern.

Qi Yunlin and Gu Yi Yi, who received the cart, were tearfully grateful. Neither had done any hard labor before, and they would be dehydrated if they continued carrying things.

Sun Chaohua, however, nonchalantly waved his hand and said, "If you want to thank someone, thank Gu Zhi, because if it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t be able to lend you the cart. Alright, hurry and move so you can come back sooner and eat."

With that, he left, showing no intention of helping.

After a tiring morning, everyone wanted to go back and rest early.

The two of them took the cart and watched as Gu Zhi rode the bike away with them, each lost in thought.

Gu Yiyi sighed and said quietly, "Zhi Zhi must be upset with me."

"Don’t overthink, it’s not your fault." Qi Yunlin comforted softly, looking at her, "Alright, let’s move these first. You wait here, and I’ll go get the other two baskets."

"Okay." Gu Yiyi nodded gently and elegantly.

Once Gu Zhi and the others returned to the village, Qi Yunlin and others came back shortly after.

The parents, who were taken by the production crew to experience the local customs, also returned.

Father Qin and Mrs. Qin, upon hearing that Gu Zhi and the others picked jujubes and came in first place in the morning, were gratified despite being unsurprised.

"Zhi Zhi is amazing. We knew nothing could be too difficult for you."

Gu Zhi had never been praised by elders like this before, and reacted modestly, "It’s not that exaggerated."

Father Han and Han Mu were also full of gratitude, praising generously, "Our Liheng is lucky to have you by his side, otherwise who knows when he’d place first."

"Hmph!" Han Liheng was indignant, "Mom, I was also quite impressive today!"

Han Mu shot him a knowing look, implying, "You should know your own capabilities."

Mr. Gu and Gu Mu glanced at them, their expressions turning sour. Since when did this useless Gu Zhi become so formidable?

Though, her skills were limited to farm work, and she was hopeless at other skills like playing the piano, chess, or painting!

Yet, after two seasons, Gu Yiyi never once took first place, which also embarrassed them.

On the other side, when the villagers saw Gu Zhi and her group return, they all brought out their carefully prepared treats.

"Zhi Zhi, this watermelon was bought by your uncle this morning, chilled in the well, it’s super sweet, you should have a few more slices to quench your thirst!"

"Zhi Zhi, aunty cooked some mung bean soup this morning, and we’re waiting for you to come back to refresh yourself, quick, have a taste."

"Zhi Zhi, you should eat more for lunch, Uncle Chen specially cooked a lot of dishes for you!"

The villagers surrounded Gu Zhi like stars around the moon, unable to hide their joy.

After all, she grew up under their watchful eyes, and is so outstanding and beautiful, who wouldn’t like her?

The affection on their faces practically overflowed from the screen.

[The beloved of all·Gu Zhi, she is so lucky.]

[Everyone loves Zhi Zhi, despite there being so many handsome men and beautiful women, yet they only have eyes for Zhi Zhi, I’m so envious.]

[Wow, what’s there to be envious about, just a bunch of useless people.]

Meanwhile, Gu Yiyi stood on the sidelines, unable to speak a word out of jealousy.

If...if they only knew, she was the real daughter of the Qin family, they wouldn’t be buttering up Gu Zhi like this!

But she couldn’t do that, these people weren’t worth it.

She snorted, turning her face away dismissively.

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Lunch was at the village head’s house, with ingredients provided by the production team, and the village’s chef made a large table full of local specialties for them.

Everyone gathered around, including the villagers and crew members, enjoying the delicious food and the fresh jujubes they worked hard to pick in the morning. The harmonious atmosphere left the audience of the live stream green with envy.

After the meal, everyone helped clean up the dishes, and the production team gave them an hour’s rest. They had to continue working in the afternoon.

Sun Chaohua and the others were exhausted, falling into sleep the moment they got back to their rooms.

Gu Yiyi also returned to her room, turned off the live stream, freshened up her makeup.

She stopped by to check the latest news online, but to her surprise, the morning’s live stream buzz was still with Gu Zhi!

Her pairing with Qi Yunlin, her video of climbing the tree to pick jujubes, dominated the rankings all morning.

And the topics she bought didn’t gain much traction!

How could this be?

The live show effect of this variety show turned out completely different from her initial expectations.

She thought Gu Zhi, even if participating, would just be a side character to make her shine more.

With Gu Zhi as her backdrop, she would only appear more favorable.

Even without Gu Zhi, she assumed she’d be the show’s standout as no persona could outshine her as the true daughter of the Gu Family.

But now...

Gu Zhi certainly wasn’t holding back in trying to be the center of attention, doing whatever it takes!

A hint of jealousy flickered in Gu Yiyi’s eyes, her hand clenched tightly around her phone.

No, she had to work twice as hard this afternoon, at least win once!

Back at the Qin Family, Gu Zhi didn’t have time for phones, she grabbed clean clothes, preparing to shower.

Before going in, she said goodbye to the live stream audience.

The viewers, seeing the clothes in her hand, quickly guessed what she was going to do, each turning into a rogue instantly.

[Don’t leave! Boohoo, wash in front of me.]

[Turning off the stream to shower, wife’s too distant, bad rating!]

[At this moment, I wish to become the pd guy, break in directly (bushi)]

Despite the dripping desire in the live chat, Gu Zhi still kept a straight face as she ended the stream.

After showering, she took a short nap, and the production team came to call them promptly at one o’clock.

Their task in the afternoon was quite heavy, needing to sort, wash, cut the jujubes they picked today, then handle cooking, baking, and packaging.

The complete process of making candied jujubes.