The look of nervousness on Chang Zhiyuan's face was clearly displayed on the screen, so intense that it seemed like he could take flight at any moment.
The cameraman intentionally zoomed in for a close-up shot. Terrified by the geese, Chang Zhiyuan's face contorted hilariously, filling the screen.
[HAHAHA, look at the shameless face of our CEO!]
Qi Ji saw this comment and immediately showed it to Xue Jingrui on his iPad.
“Check out your brother’s shameless face.”
Xue Jingrui joined in on the laughter about Chang Zhiyuan, opened the App on his phone, fast-forwarded to the scene, took a screenshot, and sent it off.
[Xiuhe, look at the shameless face of Chang Zhiyuan.] Xue Jingrui tagged Xu Xiuhe in his post.
[Yeah, I’m watching it too. He's scared out of his wits by a couple of geese, looks like he might fly higher than them.”]
Chang Zhiyuan secretly glanced at the conversation between Xue Jingrui and Xu Xiuhe and began to sulk.
The two spoke so lightly of it. Those geese, with their heads held high, were truly terrifying. They simply did not understand his fear. It was easy for them to talk without being in this situation.
[You guys are really enjoying this, aren’t you?] Chang Zhiyuan defended himself.
[What’s wrong with that? Aren't people enjoying it?] Xue Jingrui retorted.
[Don't I have dignity?]
[You lost it the moment you hid behind Shu Yi.]
Was Xu Xiuhe's response.
On-screen, Shu Yi noted the terrified look on Chang Zhiyuan’s face, and a wave of sympathy washed over her. He was pampered all his life; this must be so unlike what he's accustomed to.
“Do you want to wait outside?”
Shu Yi asked, turning to face him.
“No.”
Chang Zhiyuan immediately shook his head, refusing to show weakness at a crucial moment like this.
After refusing, Chang Zhiyuan mustered courage and tried to compose himself.
"Don't force yourself."
"I'm not."
[HAHAHA, he's clearly scared to death. His fake bravado is too funny.]
[The lengths our CEO will go to woo his wife sure is admirable.]
[Why can't those two be together? A perfect match, our CEO isn’t much older than Shu Yi. They're so right for each other.]
[Sometimes, whether a relationship is suitable or not isn’t for us outsiders to decide, it's their business.]
The net users were treating the live comments as a chat room.
[I hope they can be together in the future. After all, my beautiful 'Goose' is not getting any younger. I wish for her to be loved always.]
Shu Yi was too inspiring in their eyes. From an 'Ugly Duckling' to a 'Beautiful Swan', those numerous scandal-free years, entirely focused on her career, must've been hard. Indeed, a girl like her deserves love.
The episode 'Ready, Set, Go!' shot directly to the top of the ratings, becoming a hot topic online with loads of comments. The CP super topic area went berserk again, the two were subtly showing their affection on screen.
Although there wasn't much contact, the way they looked at each other revealed something more.
Chang Zhiyuan would definitely answer 'No regrets' if anyone asked him about his decision to come on this reality show. He might have lost face initially, but being able to spend the next few days with Shu Yi was all worth it. Scared of the great white geese? He wouldn’t even be scared of a giant tiger.
Shen Yin truly did not interfere in their affairs; her focus during this period was entirely on Qingfan Tower. Having decided to commit to a project, she was determined to do it well.
To Chen Siming, Shen Yin was nothing short of a savior. Adhering to a responsible attitude, she frequently visited Qingfan Tower to oversee the renovations.
Under Shen Yin's suggestion, Qingfan Tower expanded its area, incorporating an artificial lake that was stocked with fish and planted with lotuses. A pavilion was constructed over the lake, providing a spot for visitors to enjoy tea and admire the lotuses.
The interior of the tower was designed with an atmosphere of ancient elegance and luxurious subtlety. Upon entering, one would find the main and side buildings, with small private rooms partitioned off on the north and south sides. The decor was predominantly in the Chinese style, featuring courtyards, corridors, planted flowers and trees, and hanging curtains. Gold and red silk lanterns adorned the corridors, adding a touch of graceful refinement.
The overall layout closely resembled that of a grand inn from the Dasheng Dynasty.
"Sister-in-law, where should we buy the calligraphy and paintings needed for the inn?" Chen Siming asked.
"No need to buy them, I'll paint them myself."
"Wow, sister-in-law, you're talented in both arts and martial arts!"
Shen Yin just smiled without a word. Chen Siming, a man who valued efficiency, had hired many workers. As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and in less than a month, Qingfan Tower was nearly finished.
The exterior was decorated with colorful silks and green curtains, blending opulence with elegance inside.
"Get some good brushes and ink; I'll start painting this afternoon," Shen Yin told Chen Siming.
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you, what about the fashion studio?" Chen Siming expressed his concern.
"It's fine."
Shen Yin had already trained those young girls well; now, the operations at Yunyin Studio didn’t require her direct involvement. The girls were very capable, and the training she had provided was not in vain. Yunyin Studio's reputation had grown so much that people from other cities would come specifically to order custom gowns.
After lunch, Chen Siming brought high-quality brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. Shen Yin checked them and found them adequate.
There was an office in the inn that Chen Siming had specifically set aside.
Shen Yin entered the office, and Chen Siming laid out all the painting supplies, exciting the little one.
"Mommy."
"Do you want to paint too?"
The little one nodded.
"First, promise me, you can only paint on paper, not anywhere else, okay?"
"Okay!"
Shen Yin was relieved; she hadn’t forgotten the time when Xu Yunzheng, with an ink-dipped brush, had stained his clothes.
Shen Yin picked the finest brush, dipped it in a little ink, and handed it to the little one.
The little one, now quiet, sat on the floor, doodling away, though it was unclear what he was drawing.
Shen Yin, however, was different. She picked up a brush and painted several famous paintings with ease, as if the images were etched in her mind, her skills remarkably proficient.
Indeed, the voice she had heard in her dreams was real—her skills were infinitely amplified, and it truly worked wonders.
In half a day, Shen Yin had painted five famous paintings and written many characters.
Outlining, underpainting, coloring—various literati painting techniques were integrated into her work.
"Sis, how is it that you know how to do everything? If I did not firmly believe in materialism, I would have suspected that you are a refined lady from the ancient times who has traveled through time. What luck my brother Xu has, to have married you! He must have saved the Earth in his previous life."
Chen Siming was left wide-eyed and speechless. Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that anyone could paint with such speed and confidence, not even the slightest hint of hesitation.
"Your brother Xu is pretty impressive himself, I'm also fortunate to have met him."
Chen Siming: ……
