Chapter 3: A Small Interlude
by Vanshika“Hmm, let’s drink some Lotus Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Agent,” said Ye Yan.
He Xiaoxiao’s eyes were reddened at the corners, looking like a poor little creature.
Speaking in a delicate voice, “Sister Yanyan, it really hurts so much. You weren’t exposed to the sun just now, but I’m in so much pain…”
Ye Yan had a teasing smile on her lips. She echoed He Xiaoxiao’s words, “So, in the afternoon, you’ll feed the pigs, and I’ll go plant rice. That way, you won’t have to get sunburned!”
Upon hearing this, He Xiaoxiao’s expression changed. It would be better to have her plant rice than to make her feed pigs!
She began to close her eyes and mumble, “An Yue… I feel so bad╯﹏╰ Sister Yan Yan, I still feel uncomfortable right now. But since Sister Yan Yan insists on forcing me to feed the pigs, then I’ll… ugh, I’ll go reluctantly!”
Ye Yan suddenly felt frustrated and speechless. She couldn’t stand He Xiaoxiao’s constant nagging anymore.
Why, out of that group of people, is An Yue fine, Fu Sheng fine, but He Xiaoxiao not fine?
And when looking at He Xiaoxiao, she just makes little moaning sounds. Her lips are a bright red color. Whether she’s suffering from heatstroke is another matter entirely!
But those few words Ye Yan said just now have also put her in a very difficult situation.
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[Why is Ye Yan so sarcastic and rude? He Xiaoxiao got heatstroke, yet she was still made to go feed the pigs in the afternoon. Why didn’t Ye Yan complain about how delicate she was herself in the past?]
[But He Xiaoxiao’s wording was also a bit problematic.]
[You’re not even suffering from heatstroke. Look at how miserable Xiao Xiao is at home! It breaks my heart!]
[That’s right! No matter what, Ye Yan shouldn’t say things like that! People like her should get out of the entertainment industry right away!]
[Today’s question: Has Ye Yan left the entertainment industry?]
[But just now, I saw that Ye Yan seemed to have sprained her ankle. She didn’t say anything. Is she really that delicate?]
[You must be mistaken!]
[Yes, mistaken!]
[Wrong!]
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At noon, Ye Yan, Chen Jinseng, and Fu Sheng had cleaned the pigsty and fed 158 pigs.
On the other hand, due to He Xiaoxiao’s absence, only 236 rice seeds were planted there, and less than half an acre of land was plowed.
Ye Yan can’t use her right foot very well. It seems like blisters have formed on the sole of her foot as well. Ugh, this body is really delicate.
Chen Jinseng noticed that Ye Yan’s way of walking seemed strange. He stepped closer to Ye Yan and said, “Sis, did you sprain your foot? Let me help you sit down over there.”
Then, Chen Jinseng reached out his hand to Ye Yan, with a gentle smile on his lips and a twinkle in his eyes, resembling a gentleman from the Middle Ages.
Ye Yan couldn’t help but think that her brother was really good-looking. No wonder he was so popular.
But Ye Yan instinctively wanted to hide her feet, her cheeks slightly flushed.
“It’s okay. Just apply some medicine when I get back.”
Chen Jinseng’s eyes dimmed for a moment. He thought that perhaps they weren’t yet familiar with each other. A sense of bitterness filled his heart.
There was a hint of hostility in his eyes, yet the curve of his lips was incredibly adorable.
“Then, sister, be sure to remember to spray the medicine!”
Upon listening carefully to Chen Jinseng’s words, it seems like there’s also a hint of grievance in them.
“I understand~” Ye Yan could sense the kindness Chen Jinseng was showing her, though she didn’t know why.
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[Tch, trying to win sympathy now? It’s a bit too late. Ye Yan doesn’t even have a fan club anymore. She was always so annoying. Otherwise, how would she have ended up like this?]
[Oh my God, look at her ankles—they’re completely purple. Doesn’t it hurt? How can she endure that?]
[I see. When you put it this way, He Xiaoxiao did seem a bit too delicate just now. Getting heatstroke is like having a terminal illness!]
[It’s just a script. Don’t be deceived by her. Don’t everyone know what Ye Yan was like before?]
[But that wound doesn’t seem fake! No matter how much Ye Yan acted up before, now that she’s injured, her wound needs to be treated promptly to avoid further damage to the tissue.]
[Agreed, please handle it quickly!]
[Agree +99]
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Netizens couldn’t help but feel sorry for Ye Yan.
Ye Yan felt severe pain in the soles of her feet. Seeing a shaded spot under the tree nearby, and realizing there was nothing she needed to do, she strolled over to rest there.
Coincidentally, Fu Sheng and actor Zhou Kebing were also taking a break. They simply greeted Ye Yan politely, to which Ye Yan nodded in return.
After all, Ye Yan’s behavior in the past certainly wasn’t undeserved!
So Ye Yan didn’t expect either of them to be very enthusiastic towards her.
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Before she could even catch her breath, she heard that the production team had brought lunch, but they had to prepare it themselves.
Ye Yan couldn’t help but roll her eyes. How stingy! After working all morning, she still had to cook her own meal.
This eye roll was recorded without any mercy.
[Hurry up, everyone, start criticizing her! Ye Yan must be pretending! Look, I’ve caught her. What a dramatic way of rolling her eyes!]
[She rolled her eyes… Ugh, she’s not that ugly after all! Ugh-ugh-ugh, you haters! I’ve changed my mind. Her way of rolling her eyes is actually pretty cute. I can’t hate her anymore.]
[……Stay strong upstairs. If Ye Yan doesn’t withdraw from the industry, we’ll have to keep criticizing her!]
As haters, one must always act in a negative manner.
Be proud to be Black fan of Ye Yan!
Those who were betrayed by Ye Yan don’t deserve to be called “Haters”.
The black fans community doesn’t want those people!
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Later, the production team said that a bag of rice cost 300 yuan.
Ye Yan couldn’t help but complain. “That’s outrageous! The ones sold outside are definitely cheaper!”
Throughout the entire morning, everyone together earned only 389 yuan. With that money, they bought rice. After that, they could afford to buy some vegetables and eggs. But they simply couldn’t afford meat.
Then the director continued, “If you think the items provided by the production team are too expensive, you can go to the market five kilometers away to buy what you need.”
Ye Yan’s eyes lit up. That’s great!
Otherwise, just over 300 yuan would be enough to cover a lunch.
“I want to go. Who among you will go with me?”
Ye Yan originally wanted to go by herself, but she was afraid of being labeled as cold and unfriendly. So, she decided to ask first.
‘Originally, Ye Yan thought that with her “dark and controversial” reputation, no one would want to go with her. But then, Chen Jinseng raised his hand and smiled brightly. “Sis, I’ll go with you.”
And so, the derivative CP set off with 389 yuan in hand.
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Ye Yan had already thought it through. Five kilometers? It would be too tiring to walk that far. When she arrived, she saw that there were tricycles owned by an old man at the entrance of Dongtou Village. She could probably borrow one.
She grinned at that old man directly. “Brother, I can tell you’re no ordinary person at all. You seem like a truly kind and honest person. Look at that tricycle of yours! I’ve never seen anyone else in the village with one like that!”
Chen Jinseng was completely stunned by Ye Yan’s words.
The comments section also erupted with activity.
[Ye Yan must be possessed by something dirty. How can such flattery come from someone as petty as her?]
[Let’s not talk about anything else. Did Ye Yan get too scared from being scolded, so she went home and watched “The Art of Speaking”? Those flattery comments are really ridiculous… 666!]
[Laughing my head off! This is the first time I’ve heard a tricycle described as “imposing”! Hey, haters, let’s go all out and criticize her!]
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“Dear lady, to be honest, not many people in this village own tricycles. I really went through a lot to buy one myself. You really have great taste!” The old man had a bright smile on his dark-skinned face. The more he looked at Ye Yan, the more he thought she was a kind person. He almost felt like giving her a “kind person card”.
“Brother, to be honest with you, I’m heading to the market. I really envy that nice tricycle of yours. I’d like to give it a try and see how it feels!” Ye Yan looked at the tricycle with obvious envy.
This really fulfills the big brother’s desire to promote his tricycle to everyone!
“Hey, young lady! Go ahead and use it. I’m lending you the tricycle. Please don’t hesitate. I think you’re a nice person, so here you go!” The old man waved his hand and lent the tricycle to Ye Yan.
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[Laughing my head off! The old man says that little vixen is nice. Old man, don’t let her pretty face blind you!]
[Protect our boss’s tricycle! Ye Yan will definitely ruin it!]
[I bet one dollar that Ye Yan doesn’t know how to ride a tricycle!]
[I bet ten bucks!]
[I bet a hundred!]
[I bet…….]
In the comments, people were betting on whether Ye Yan would actually drive the tricycle or not.
………
Then, Ye Yan tied her hair into a half-bun, looking delicate and radiant. She waved her hand at Chen Jinseng, who was standing there frozen in place, and said, “Get in the car! Your sister’s taking you along!”
Chen Jinseng, feeling somewhat skeptical about life, sat next to Ye Yan. Ye Yan acted like a seasoned driver, handling the bumpy road with ease. Chen Jinseng felt like he might vomit from the jolts. But when he glanced at Ye Yan, who seemed completely unfazed, Chen Jinseng’s eyes lit up even more.
A faint fragrance lingered around her nostrils, making Chen Jinseng feel even hotter.
Deliberately trying not to think about the person beside him, turning his gaze away, it’s obvious that he’s trying to hide his feelings.
Ye Yan always felt that his gaze on her was somewhat intense. When she turned her head, she saw the young man’s blushing ears.
Hmm, maybe the weather is just too hot, Ye Yan thought to herself. Then, she increased the engine speed and continued driving forward.
The small tricycle made a bumpy and rattling noise as it moved along the uneven road.
Now, let’s play “If I Were a DJ, Would You Still Love Me?” to match the rhythm.
If I were a DJ, would you still love me?
~(@^_^@)~Jumping over pits, climbing up slopes~ Hehe~
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[Ah! He stole a peek at her. His ears turned red. Isn’t this like pressing his head against hers while eating candy? Let’s support this potential couple!]
[What’s there to be excited about? CP fans always make a fuss out of nothing. Shengsheng is simply beautiful—that’s all there is to it!]
[Stop arguing. Who bet 100 yuan just now? I won. Please transfer the money! I told you Ye Yan would win.]
[Hmph, fine, I’ll give it to you! True haters never admit defeat!]
The comments section is full of people discussing their betting amounts – ranging from ten cents to one hundred yuan.