Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Barbecue
Tuanzi struggled to pry open her big brother’s hand, regaining her sight, only to crash into Gu Cheng’s eyes in the next second.
Such straightforward and sincere worry and self-blame.
Tuanzi’s heart became both sour and soft.
"Big brother, don’t blame yourself. Miaomiao has the ability to protect herself. You have to trust Miaomiao."
"I trust you."
Gu Cheng hesitated for a moment, "But you should know, the means of bad people in this world are always numerous and vicious. High martial arts proficiency is your advantage, but modern crime has its methods."
The system also agreed with this point.
It questioned whether the host, though skilled in martial arts and fast, could outrun certain advanced weapons.
She wasn’t impervious to all poisons, what if someone poisoned her?
[Ancient Martial System: On this point, I agree with your big brother. You must not become arrogant and complacent because of your proficiency in martial arts.]
Tuanzi let out a weak ’Ow’.
Seeing her so dejected, Gu Cheng’s heart softened.
"You helping others was not wrong, it’s my pride and role model."
Tuanzi’s head shot up, her eyes sparkling, "Is Miaomiao really Big Brother’s pride?"
"Mm."
Tuanzi immediately beamed with joy.
"Then Miaomiao understands. In the future, I can help others, but I must put my own safety first. Only when ensuring my own safety can I help others."
She hugged Gu Cheng’s arm and said softly, "Because Miaomiao’s family will also worry about Miaomiao."
Gu Cheng’s tightly pursed lips relaxed.
"Yes, your safety comes first."
Tuanzi nodded like a pecking chick, then pretended to be serious and advised him, "Miaomiao understands now, Big Brother, don’t be upset with yourself anymore. We are family, we must protect each other. Even if you’re the big brother, there’s no reason to shoulder all the responsibilities."
She always felt that his sense of responsibility was too heavy.
Now that she thought about it, maybe the car accident back then, leaving only him and the second brother in the family, made him feel that he should support his younger brother, never daring to relax.
But he’s only human, he gets tired, has emotions, and faces setbacks. There’s no reason to always make him solve problems without anyone caring to help him.
Seriously patting Gu Cheng’s arm, Tuanzi generously said, "In the future, if Big Brother encounters trouble, you can tell Miaomiao. If Miaomiao encounters trouble, I’ll tell Big Brother. That way it’s fair, don’t you think?"
Gu Cheng rarely had a smile in his eyes, not answering immediately.
Tuanzi immediately put on a stern face, fiercely leaning in, "Don’t you think?"
Gu Cheng nodded, "Very right."
Tuanzi proudly shook her head.
"Miaomiao will have a fifty thousand prize, does Big Brother want any gifts?"
Gu Cheng hesitated for a moment, "Giving me another gift?"
"Yup," Tuanzi looked puzzled, "Aren’t more gifts better?"
Gu Cheng quickly glanced at her, then lowered his eyes.
He rarely received gifts.
Unlike Gu Che, who flaunted his cufflinks, this young director chose to treasure them.
"Big Brother, don’t you like gifts?"
Tuanzi leaned in, tilting her little head.
"Miaomiao loves receiving gifts; can anyone dislike it?"
Afraid that his sister might say ’If you don’t like them, Miaomiao won’t send them anymore,’ Gu Cheng calmly replied, "I like them."
Tuanzi’s eyes squinted with a smile.
"Then Miaomiao will give gifts often in the future. Big Brother, you must be happy~"
"Mm."
After speaking clearly, the brother and sister snuggled up again.
Whatever Gu Cheng did, Tuanzi followed, like a sweet, soft little sticky rice cake.
It was time again to lie together and watch the stars.
Gu Cheng tilted his head to look and found his sister drooling at the starry sky again.
"I’m worried that someone might take revenge on you."
"Ow?"
Tuanzi also tilted her head, her chubby cheek pressed against the pillow.
"Who would want to take revenge on Miaomiao?"
"The kidnapper’s accomplices."
He explained that it’s usually gangs that abduct children. One goes in, but there are still others roaming outside. And Tuanzi is just a child, looking more easily bullied, there might be someone mad enough to take revenge on her.
Moreover, Tuanzi’s movements are relatively transparent due to the program recordings, making it more dangerous.
"Will they really take revenge on Miaomiao?"
Tuanzi got excited, "In the future, a lot more fifty thousand prizes will come looking for Miaomiao? Miaomiao can win more prizes again?"
[Ancient Martial System: Cough cough]
Tuanzi instantly subsided, cautiously glanced at her brother’s face, and said softly, "But see, Miaomiao travels with Big Brother each time, and the crew has many people. If someone causes Miaomiao trouble, isn’t it like delivering themselves on a plate?"
The security at their residence is excellent; it’s difficult for bad people to intrude.
If they start with the crew, there are so many people watching, and as the program is always live, accidentally entering the frame would be like delivering themselves on a plate.
Tuanzi secretly hoped for a few more fifty thousand prizes but couldn’t bear to see her brother worried, so she comforted him, "They’re not that foolish to offer themselves dumbly, Big Brother, you don’t need to worry."
Gu Cheng thought, indeed, knowing the program is live with many people, the kidnapper’s accomplices don’t seem likely to deliver themselves at the door.
The brother and sister fell asleep with mixed thoughts.
On the third day, Director Chen suddenly announced that they would provide many ingredients, and everyone could barbecue together in the desert.
Parents glanced at each other.
The children honestly said, "Uncle, why are you so nice all of a sudden? Are you planning to sell us after we eat?"
[Hahaha]
[Spouting ridiculous truths]
[Can’t blame the kids; if they suddenly get this kind, I’d also suspect]
[Has the crew changed a lot?]
Director Chen had no choice but to say, "It’s to reward Miaomiao for her courage and to leave everyone a beautiful memory."
He still had lingering fear. If he let the guests go out to find food again, surrounded by the tourists, this episode would be ruined.
Best to barbecue and chat at their campsite.
The crew was all around and didn’t fear the tourists intruding.
He calculated carefully, and because of the eagle catching Tuanzi and Tuanzi courageously capturing the kidnapper, this episode’s excitement already surpassed the previous one. Beating Director Li, he’d succeed and stop taking risks to avoid bothering the guests.
Several guests quickly understood the director’s hint and gladly accepted.
They didn’t want to find food in the desert either, failing to find food might get surrounded by tourists.
"Then we’ll have a barbecue for lunch today."
Fu Guoqiang asked his daughter with a smile, "What do you want to eat?"
Fu Youyou was wrestling with a candy wrapper.
"Meat, I want to eat meat!"
Other little friends heard and also shouted, "Meat, we want meat!"
Xiong Chenli: "Grilled pork belly, grilled skewers..."
Gu Jiujiu: "Grilled chicken drumsticks, grilled wings, grilled cartilage..."
Cui Jixing: "Grilled beef kebabs, lamb kebabs..."
Tuanzi: "Whole grilled lamb!"
Amidst the children’s enthusiastic list of dishes, the parents prepared some vegetables. Potato slices, green peppers, eggplant, corn, etc.
Tuanzi: "Ow ow ow, Big Brother, meat, I want to eat meat!"
Gu Cheng: "One vegetable skewer, one meat skewer, how about that?"
Tuanzi thought for a moment and reluctantly agreed.