Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Gained a Pound
Master Zhao heard that they lacked beds and chairs, so he wanted to give them his unsold bamboo beds and bamboo chairs.
"Miaomiao can’t just take it for free."
Tuanzi shook her head vigorously.
"Miaomiao should help Mr. Zhao with some work, and grandpa can give Miaomiao some products as payment."
She thought for a moment and then said softly, "Or maybe exchange for food?"
Master Zhao then took them to the bamboo forest to cut some bamboo.
He was old, and cutting bamboo was hard work. Even splitting the bamboo into thin strips felt exhausting.
However, he did not expect Gu Peihai and Tuanzi could help much.
Gu Peihai was clumsy, and Tuanzi was just a little child.
Unexpectedly, Tuanzi borrowed his knife, her tiny figure darting into the bamboo forest. Soon, she landed steadily.
She deliberately turned her back to the bamboo forest and made a victory gesture towards the camera.
Behind her, a large patch of bamboo crashed down with a ’whoosh.’ The entire scene was like a blockbuster.
[Here we go, Miaomiao’s knife skills are back]
[Yet I still couldn’t see clearly]
[Zhu Fangfangfang, remember to edit the video in slow motion]
Having the previous experience on "Go on an adventure together," Tuanzi deftly trimmed off the small branches and urged Gu Peihai.
"Brother Pei Hai, collect them. They can be dried and used as firewood."
Master Zhao regained his senses.
He looked at Tuanzi in shock, "Miaomiao knows martial arts?"
"Yes, yes ~"
Tuanzi shook her body proudly and then softly asked how to shave the bamboo into thin strips.
Master Zhao taught several times, and Tuanzi quickly mastered this skill.
Soon, there was a pile of bamboo strips in the bamboo forest.
What needed to be done was to use rope to tie these together.
At this point, Tuanzi noticed a middle-aged man approaching the bamboo forest.
The man cut a piece of bamboo and split it into thin strips, then shaved them into a sharp-headed shape.
"Mr. Zhao, what’s he doing?"
Master Zhao glanced at him and smiled, "Making bamboo skewers. He can use them to grill meat. It seems they just slaughtered a pig, and the children in his family love eating grilled pork belly."
Tuanzi stared in wonder.
[I feel like I can see grilled meat skewers in her eyes]
[I saw envious tears falling from the corner of her mouth]
[Look how she’s craving]
Tuanzi ran off, flopped to find a staff member, and tugged him, "Can Miaomiao talk to Director Uncle?"
The staff could only give her the earpiece.
Tuanzi cheerfully greeted Director Wang and then sincerely suggested, "Director Uncle, we won’t have a big meal. We want to eat grilled skewers for lunch. Miaomiao can make bamboo skewers, and you go..."
She quickly asked Master Zhao the name of the man’s family.
Upon getting the answer, she informed the director.
"Go to their house to buy pork, both lean meat and pork belly. If you could go to the farmer’s market for some beef and lamb, it’d be great."
Director Wang: "... Are you starting to order now?"
Tuanzi giggled.
"Director Uncle, you’re awesome."
"Not calling me Fox Uncle anymore?"
Tuanzi pretended not to hear, "Miaomiao will make a small ball for Uncle, so Uncle can kick it to exercise, or else having such a big tummy isn’t good for the health."
Director Wang: "... Stop talking. We’ll have grilled skewers for lunch, and make sure to prepare more bamboo skewers."
Tuanzi flashed a triumphant smile.
Sure enough, everyone had grilled skewers for lunch.
Hearing that the bamboo skewers were all handmade by Tuanzi, Su Chaomu enthusiastically grilled several pork belly skewers, added various seasonings, and cheerfully presented them to her.
Tuanzi took them and nibbled slowly.
The flavor wasn’t great, but it’s meat, so she had to finish it without wasting.
Su Chaomu skillfully turned off his microphone and also turned off Tuanzi’s, pulling her to the corner.
"I talked to Dad, and Dad said..."
He prattled on with a bunch of words.
Su Hanjiang always remained independent in the industry, avoiding certain dirty dealings, yet he felt powerless against some capital forces. Over time, he turned a blind eye to some matters.
When it came to directors and dramatists’ family affairs, he wouldn’t get involved. An inadvertent step could easily cause entanglement.
If that director were to spread rumors that he interacted with Yun Xiuxiu for personal gain, it could be troubling.
Nonetheless, no matter how independent he remained, he showed a soft spot when it involved his son.
He might become worldly-wise, but he couldn’t say ’No’ as his son pursues righteousness, nor erase his son’s innocence and kindness.
Su Hanjiang, like Gu Peihai, shared similar concerns. He needed to understand the relationship between Yun Xiuxiu and Wei Cai, uncover the truth, then take action. Otherwise, helping the wrong person might end up hurting his son’s innocence and kindness.
While Su Chaomu was babbling away, Tuanzi kept slowly eating her skewers.
As he finished speaking, Tuanzi also finished the skewer in her hand.
"Brother Pei Hai said the same thing."
Tuanzi earnestly added, "He said that next time everyone records the show, they can help out."
Between the two programs, there were four days, and Gu Peihai was quite confident in clarifying things within those four days.
Su Chaomu nodded, "My dad said the same thing."
The two kids exchanged smiles.
After the first episode ended, Gu Peihai took Tuanzi back to his home.
He handed over his sister to his parents and immediately went back to his room to get some sleep.
The second uncle shook his head, "I watched your show. This kid, really something, clumsy."
The second aunt had a cool disposition, with her beautiful eyes showing a trace of concern.
"There are still five more episodes."
She carefully examined Tuanzi, "Only one episode, and you’ve already lost weight. It’s too exhausting being on the show with him."
Tuanzi rubbed her cheeks.
[Miaomiao: Did Miaomiao lose weight?]
[Ancient Martial System: You gained a pound]
Tuanzi: Σ(⊙▽⊙"a
[Miaomiao: Because it’s growth time, weight increase is due to growing, not getting fat, right?]
The system remained silent.
Tuanzi, in front of her second uncle and aunt’s surprised gaze, anxiously twirled around like a puppy chasing its tail.
[Ancient Martial System: Since you’ve grown one centimeter taller, it’s normal to weigh a bit more]
Tuanzi sighed in relief.
See, with such large amounts of activity every day, how could she possibly get fat? She would only grow taller! Someday she’ll be taller than everyone!
Gu Peihai slept from that evening all the way until the following morning at eleven.
As he woke, he was startled by a familiar voice outside the door.
Why did this voice sound like Cheng’s?
Wasn’t Gu Cheng busy with his movie’s review session in another city?
The Film Emperor got up and rubbed his tousled, slightly long and curly hair.
Walking to the door, he discovered that he had been too tired yesterday and even forgot to close the door, which was why he could hear voices outside.
He took a deep breath and cautiously opened the door a crack, poking his head out.
Gu Cheng: death glare.jpg
Gu Peihai chuckled awkwardly, "Cheng, what are you doing standing at my door early in the morning?"
Tuanzi: kitty peek.jpg
Tuanzi poked her head out from behind Gu Cheng, holding a big apple, and took a bite.
"Not early, not early, it’s almost lunchtime."
She pointed at Gu Cheng, "Big brother said he wants to go for a run with you."
Gu Peihai: Are you sure it’s running and not a chance to ’spar’?