Chapter 72 So, you want me to take responsibility?

Chapter 72 So, you want me to take responsibility?

Even after two members were kicked out of the team, their numbers remained formidable.

Thus, the office director resumed his position.

Jian Li handed over the envelope, “I’m too lazy to deal with money. You handle it.”

“Do you really trust me that much?” Zhou Nan couldn’t hide the smile on his lips, “Then I won’t let you down!”

“I just booked a hotel. We’ll drop off our luggage and head to our first destination—the Aix-en-Provence Cathedral and Saint-Sauveur Basilica.”

“A bit later, we’ll start tasting wine. Although the budget is tight, I know a place where we can earn some extra cash.”

Aix-en-Provence in Provence is beautiful, with buildings predominantly in bright yellow, and coffee shops everywhere.

The tourist atmosphere is great, with both locals and visitors being very friendly.

It’s also a university town, where many artists are born, and you can see people reading books everywhere.

The guests strolled along, and before long, they arrived at a small inn.

The price was about the same as in Paris, around forty euros per night.

The room was small but exquisitely cozy, and the owner explained the living arrangements in French, even recommending a good restaurant.

There was no drawing lots or scrambling for rooms; everyone allocated them harmoniously and efficiently.

In less than ten minutes, they had gathered downstairs.

“Emmmmm, life without drama is so boring!”

“If we can’t stir up trouble, can we at least have some romance?!”

“So many couples to ship, can we make it sweet?”

“I’m looking forward to the wine-tasting tonight—rich and full-bodied, with a lingering aftertaste... Okay, I can’t keep this up. I admit, I’m hoping for some drunken antics!”

The director behind the monitor scratched his head vigorously, “Do these fans have to be so direct?!”

“Wouldn’t it be better to be a bit more reserved?”

After saying this, he turned to his assistant, “Try to arrange the drunken antics scene.”

“Got it!”

The assistant hurried off to find the planner, while a nearby staff member cautiously asked, “Isn’t our director usually quite absent-minded?”

“What’s with this sudden...”

The assistant glanced sideways, "Are you stupid? If he were really confused, would the Third Princess have appointed him as her personal director?"

"Our director is wise in his simplicity; he can definitely seize the traffic when it counts!"

"Scram, find a restaurant where we can win money by drinking contests, and make sure they get drunk!"

The staff member, receiving the order, chuckled, "Rest assured, sir!"

Ax's transportation is convenient, and one can reach the Catholic church by bus.

Upon arrival, the guests took out their cameras to take group photos of the ancient Roman market ruins before entering the church for a tour.

In fact, most people had been there before, so they just breezed through the sights and then went outside to wait.

Nan Nan noticed Zhou Nan gazing at the sky and approached him, "Senior Zhou, can I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead," Zhou Nan replied absentmindedly, not sensing the danger.

"What's your relationship with Shi Huayi? It seems like you two were already very familiar before entering the circle." Nan Nan blinked innocently, looking all innocent.

Hearing this, Zhou Nan nearly choked on his own saliva, "W-What familiarity?!"

"Weren't you classmates?" Nan Nan pressed on, firmly asking, "Or did you train together?"

"I watched your solo hero variety show, and you two were just too in sync, even your morning routines were the same!"

"You two were almost ready to stab each other in the back!"

Originally squatting on the steps, Zhou Nan suddenly stood up, "Stop joking around!"

"You can't say things like that randomly!"

"We've never even touched a gun!"

"Well, I need to pee, I'll go to the restroom!"

With that, he slipped away quickly.

Left standing there, Nan Nan narrowed her eyes, "...Indeed, something's going on!"

Just as Shi Huayi was about to leave to catch someone, he was unexpectedly grabbed by an unknown flying object and dragged straight into the public restroom.

"Who?!"

Before Shi Huayi could finish shouting, his mouth was covered.

"Don't speak!" Zhou Nan didn't even turn his head, "The camera crew will be here soon!"

Recognizing the familiar voice, Shi Huayi became much more compliant, following Zhou Nan's lead into a stall.

After making sure no one was following, Zhou Nan lowered his voice, "Your secret has been discovered!"

Shi Huayi was taken aback, his earlobes inexplicably turning red, "W-What secret?!"

"What secret do you think?!" Zhou Nan glared at him, "I told you not to be so obvious, but you just wouldn't listen!"

Shi Huayi swallowed nervously, his Adam's apple bobbing, "Y-You know too?!"

"Of course, I've known for ages!" Zhou Nan shot him a disdainful look, "What are we going to do now? We can't just kill someone to keep quiet, right?!"

Shi Huayi was bewildered, "Is it really that serious over this little thing?"

"You call this a little thing?!" Zhou Nan tsked, "You're way too careless and irresponsible!"

"Hold on—" Shi Huayi took a deep breath, "Let me think this through."

The next moment, his eyes sparkled, "So, you want me to take responsibility?"

"Obviously," Zhou Nan's expression was exaggerated, "We made a vow back then!"

Shi Huayi's lips curled up, "Then I guess I'll have to..."

"Someone's coming!" Zhou Nan suddenly pushed Shi Huayi, "Quick, pee!"

Shi Huayi, "..."

It's not like he could just pee on command!

Sure enough, Yuan Feng's voice came from outside, "Director Zhou, are you done yet?"

"Almost!" Zhou Nan replied, "Lao Yi is taking forever!"

"???" Yuan Feng was puzzled, "You two are in the same stall?"

"Ah," Zhou Nan's eyes darted around as he explained, "There were no empty stalls earlier, so we had to share."

"Ah."

That explanation made sense; Yuan Feng often did the same with his friends.

"Then hurry up, we're going to dinner. Don't keep Brother Li waiting."

"Got it!"

Zhou Nan elbowed Shi Huayi's lower back, "Hurry up and pee!"

Shi Huayi, "..."

He was way too nervous to pee at all!

By the time they finally joined the group, they heard Luo Xiaohong excitedly saying, "Free drinks?!"

"Money if you win?!"

"Such a good deal?!"

"Why aren't we going already?!"

The host, "...So, Sister Hong, you're quite a drinker?"

"Not really,"

Just never gotten drunk before.

Luo Xiaohong smiled modestly, putting the host at ease,

"Right, don't overdo it. Drinking too much is bad for your health. It's all about participation!"

"Whatever, stop talking and let's get started," Luo Xiaohong was already on her feet, ready to run.

The host's smile faded, "...Why do I have a bad feeling about this?!"

"Ha ha ha, Director, haven't you seen the scene where Sister Hong splits marble with her bare hands in 'City Hunter'?"

"The production team must have arranged this on purpose. They don't know what they're up against, do they?!"