Chapter 369: Chapter 346: What the Hell Is Wrong with You?

Director Wang mentioned this.

Zhu Xiu’an chimed in, “Exactly, without any specialties being sent, I’m starting to feel off!”

The other guests were also somewhat curious, as Ji Xi had an unusual bond with the village in previous episodes, and not sending specialties this time seemed even stranger.

Ji Xi appeared quite indifferent, showing neither curiosity nor regret upon hearing the question, and simply stepped forward to get in the car.

Once she settled into her seat, she calmly said, “If they had sent some, wouldn’t Director Wang’s two hundred bucks have been wasted?”

A verbal jab like a punch to the gut.

With one sentence, she shoved Director Wang’s sarcastic remark right back at him, leaving him with nothing but bitter defeat.

His every moment of suffering this episode was the result of his misguided attempt to bribe the villagers.

Director Wang clutched his chest, visibly struggling.

Just then, Ji Xi’s phone rang inside the car.

The recording of this episode of “Life Experience” had ended, and the PD in the car was now only filming the behind-the-scenes footage, allowing the guests to use their phones normally for social media.

Ji Xi answered the call, hearing Xiao Yuan’s breathless voice on the other end.

“Zhi Zhi, I’ve received the package, and it’s really a lot, like really a lot!”

“When do you arrive? I’ll drive to pick you up. All the fish have arrived, fresh and preserved ones. I’m thinking of cooking a full fish feast tonight to welcome you back. I even learned Granny Tao’s fried crispy fish recipe, and Granny Zheng’s fermented black bean steamed fish…”

Xiao Yuan rambled on without giving Ji Xi the chance to speak from the moment the call was connected. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝓷𝓮𝓽

Only when she put down what she was holding and her breathing eased, did she take a break.

After listening to Xiao Yuan, Ji Xi looked up at Director Wang, then remained silent for a while before responding, “Sure, I probably won’t arrive until tonight, you go ahead and eat!”

She hadn’t seen Xiao Yuan in several days, having been too busy with the recording in Xianyu Village. She hadn’t had time to video call Xiao Yuan to help her with homework. Now, hearing Xiao Yuan’s chatter made her feel as if she were coming home, warming her heart.

“No worries, I’m not too hungry. I’d rather wait for you. I’ll go clean up this big guy first. Don’t worry, I’ve finished all my tasks for the day!”

As soon as Xiao Yuan said this, before Ji Xi could respond, several “slurping” sounds were heard from Ji Xi’s side.

It was the other guests salivating—of all the struggles during their time in Xianyu Village, not eating well was the toughest. Since Director Wang had closed the kitchen, there was no opportunity for culinary prowess, and during the busy period, they all had to make do with boxed meals.

Now, hearing Xiao Yuan list off the dishes, who wouldn’t be tempted?

“Can you wait for me too? I’m starving!”

“Zhi Zhi, maybe I should come with you? A full fish feast sounds too good to eat alone!”

“Wait, the specialties already arrived at your place?! Didn’t you just say they couldn’t send them so my two hundred bucks wouldn’t be wasted???”

Director Wang looked at Ji Xi, his face twisted.

Ji Xi lifted her head and replied, “Yes, which is why I didn’t have the grannies come over today. I didn’t want you to be upset!”

“How considerate of you,” Director Wang was almost amused by Ji Xi’s nerve, “So what’s up with the specialties?”

Ji Xi shook her phone, “They were sent by the grannies yesterday, and arrived today, just in time for dinner.”

Upon seeing the prominent “Xianyu Village Family” group on Ji Xi’s WeChat homepage, Director Wang was left in speechless silence.

A moment later, Director Wang sheepishly asked.

“Could I come along too?”

“No.” Ji Xi refused quickly.

Director Wang was taken aback; Ji Xi actually turned him down?!

“??? Ji Xi, are you human?!”

Ji Xi glanced at him, “It’s inconvenient tonight, I need to help Xiao Yuan with her homework. I’ll cook for you in a few days!”

Director Wang was instantly appeased, entirely forgetting his earlier snide remarks about the specialties, and said happily, “!!! Alright then!”

–

The crew left Xianyu Village by taking a small car to the seaside, then transferred to a boat, and another car, before heading to the airport.

The guests’ flights were scheduled for the evening, so while traveling from Xianyu Village by boat, then by car, there was a considerable amount of time before departure, allowing them not to rush.

They first drove to another location.

The police station.

Everyone had some involvement in Sun Qianqian’s matter, so a brief questioning at the police station was no trouble.

Director Wang had informed the other guests and staff about this plan in the morning, so everyone knew they were coming here in the afternoon.

As they got out of the car, Zhu Xiu’an exclaimed.

“I’ve been everywhere but never to a police station before!”

Ji Xi coolly responded, “Is that somewhere you’d want to visit?”

Fang Zhuyue burst out laughing alongside, “You’ve never tasted jail food either, want a bite?”

Zhu Xiu’an: “…Sorry to bother!”

All the guests had disembarked and were preparing to go inside.

Zhong Yulu was the last among them to exit the car. She’d been slightly distracted these days, performing mediocrely in the film. When it premiered the morning, she noticed online praise was aimed at You Yingmeng, Fang Zhuyue, and Le Qiqi, even Ji Xi, who hadn’t appeared onscreen, was being lavishly praised. Zhong Yulu felt deeply unbalanced, hardly listening to Director Wang’s briefing about the police station.

She assumed they would be heading straight to the airport after leaving Xianyu Village, so was surprised to find the police station entrance upon exiting the car.

It immediately reminded her of Ji Xi’s earlier insistence that she come to the police station to give a statement.

On live stream, being magnanimous, stating it wasn’t needed; off stream, bringing her here to record a statement—that was it!

Her frustration from the whole episode finally erupted.

With no active live streaming and the PD in charge of the behind-the-scenes footage putting down the camera, not filming, Zhong Yulu mustered the courage to block Ji Xi’s path and question, “Didn’t you say earlier you didn’t need me to help with the statement? Why? In front of the audience during the live stream, you said you weren’t aware? Now the streaming’s over, and suddenly you need me? No audience to watch your performance anymore, huh?”

Ji Xi stopped in her tracks, frowning slightly, “What’s gotten into you?”

Zhong Yulu said angrily, “Brother Sleep’s incident wasn’t my doing. I offered you an apology in good faith. You were sarcastic on the live stream, then drag me here off stream for a statement; you’re living a double life, this act is impressive!”

Zhong Yulu’s fiery demeanor bewildered the other guests, Director Wang, and the staff.

Everyone else was pre-informed about going to the police station, no one expected Zhong Yulu would suddenly lose her temper.

Her words were unclear to everyone.

Nobody understood the apology matter, but her final insult toward Ji Xi was clear to all.

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.

Sheng Yaoyao reacted promptly, having noticed changes in Zhong Yulu since the recording began. However, given the intense schedule, she hadn’t found a suitable chance to talk to Zhong Yulu, planning to do so later. Unexpectedly, Zhong Yulu would confront Ji Xi now.

“Yulu, let’s talk calmly, we’re friends, no matter how angry you are, you shouldn’t say such things! And what’s with the black fan accusation? Today we’re clearly…”

Sheng Yaoyao’s words were abruptly cut off by Ji Xi’s cold response.

“I haven’t claimed we’re here to deal with a black fan statement, what are you panicking for?”

“Zhong Yulu, do you have something on your conscience, or have you done something regretful?”

“I don’t need your apology, what I need is the truth!”

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