He was truly detestable in this state.
Chi En raised an eyebrow, almost imperceptibly. "So that's why Shang Rongrong doesn't want you anymore?"
"..."
This was worse than assassination by a thousand cuts!
Lin Zhuonan turned away, ignoring him.
Xiao Yi soon went out to make a phone call.
The film crew required contestants to hand in their phones, but they were all kept by the staff, and contestants could use them during non-filming hours.
Xiao Yi took his phone outside and first called Xi Chi.
"Old Seven,"
The voice on the other end drawled, "Oh, Fourth Brother, you remember you have me as a brother? I thought you'd gone off to enjoy yourself and forgotten all about me."
Xiao Yi chuckled. "Grandpa likes you so much, proving you're a qualified descendant of the Xiao family."
This hit the mark!
Xi Chi said irritably, "We agreed at the beginning, it's for six months! After six months, someone else has to take over. I don't care if it's you or any of those other unfilial sons of the Xiao family, you must replace me! Otherwise, I'll bankrupt the Xiao family!"
"Heh, that might be difficult. You know Grandpa has no other hobbies besides making money."
Xi Chi said exasperatedly, "Are you calling me just to annoy me, Fourth Brother?"
Xiao Yi got straight to the point. "Help me investigate Yide Construction."
"Oh? You want to investigate the Han family? Why? As far as I know, aren't you accompanying your darling to record the show? Do you still have time for this!"
"If you spout any more nonsense, I'll go find Chu Qiao."
The person on the other end immediately tensed up. "What are you looking for her for? What can she help you with?"
"Nothing much, just to tell her early that you're engaged."
"You..."
Xi Chi gritted his teeth. "Alright, tell me, how do you want me to investigate?"
After Xiao Yi briefly explained the situation, Xi Chi said irritably, "Wait for my news."
The call ended.
Just a few minutes later, it rang again, this time with a somewhat serious tone. "The Han family does indeed have a biochemical research institute in Liujia Village."
"A biochemical research institute?"
"Yes, it was jointly established with a certain university. The university has research qualifications, and the Han family provides financial support."
"When did they become interested in this area?"
"This family has always been sharp. Perhaps they got some news."
Xiao Yi said, "Go find out more."
Due to Han Jian Yue's arrogant behavior at the Xiao family last time, Xi Chi also disliked the Han family and readily agreed.
After a tiring day, everyone went to bed early.
But who would have thought that in the middle of the night, they would hear the dogs in the village barking, and barking ferociously at that.
"What's going on?" Zhang Miaomiao rubbed her eyes, groggy with sleep.
An Ning yawned. "Sounds like the devils are entering the village."
Xia Weiliang was a veteran here and older than these two girls, so she took it upon herself to act as the elder. "You two go back to sleep. I'll go take a look."
"I'll accompany you."
Shang Rongrong also got up.
She was a light sleeper, and the continuous barking was making it impossible for her to sleep soundly.
After putting on their clothes, they went out of the courtyard. As they opened the main gate, they saw Lin Zhuonan next door peeking out.
Upon seeing Shang Rongrong, he immediately asked, "Did I wake you up?"
After all, they were husband and wife once and had lived under the same roof. Lin Zhuonan knew her habits very well.
"Not really."
Shang Rongrong didn't intend to talk to him further, and she and Xia Weiliang were about to follow the barking.
As Xia Weiliang walked over, her hand was suddenly grabbed from behind.
Xiao Yi said disapprovingly, "Why are you wandering out so late? You wait here, Zhuonan and I will go."
Without waiting for her agreement, he grabbed Lin Zhuonan and left.
Watching their retreating backs, Shang Rongrong chuckled, "I've cooperated with him a few times, and I've never seen him care so much about anyone."
Xia Weiliang knew how Xiao Yi felt about her. In Little Glutinous Rice's words, he didn't even dote on his own daughter like this!
But hearing someone praise him like this, she couldn't help but feel proud and showed off a little. "He's just putting in a bit of effort~"
Shang Rongrong smiled. "You'll get conceited to death."
Soon, Chi En and Situ and the others also came out.
"Why are the dogs barking like this?" Wai Shao furrowed his brow suspiciously, then raised his hand to count on his fingers. "Oh dear, tonight is a night of great inauspiciousness!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Weiliang slapped his forehead. "Inauspicious what! How many times have I told you, don't promote feudal superstition! It'll be impossible to edit later!"
"Sister, this isn't feudal superstition~ it's all based on scientific evidence. As the saying goes, the end of science is theology..."
Xia Weiliang turned around and saw Xiao Shuai. "Cut this part."
Xiao Shuai carried the camera and gave her an "ok" sign.
But despite the words, the camera never stopped rolling, as if it wished it had three heads and six arms to capture all this footage!
"I'll go take a look too," Chi En said.
This barking was indeed abnormal. Su Dan Fiction Network
"Me too!"
Situ immediately followed.
Wai Shao and Mikoy also wanted to follow, but Chi En stopped them. "You two stay and look after the ladies."
Although the two of them also wanted to join the excitement, Brother En was right. If all the male guests left, what about the female guests?
"Brother En, be careful!"
Xia Weiliang just said that casually, but Chi En's expression changed. He seemed less rigid, and when he said "thank you," there was a smile in his eyes.
As Chi En and the others walked out of the alley, they happened to run into Ding Yong and his group.
Ding Yong looked anxious and flustered. The first thing he asked when he saw them was...