Lu Xiaoyuan successfully found Jiang Zicang.

This is a large supermarket. When he found someone, he was pushing a shopping basket full of them, and was comparing two bottles of soy sauce in his hand.

Since there are photographers and accompanying pds by my side, it is very conspicuous.

"Hey, can you show me the difference between these two bottles?"

Jiang Zicang asked the accompanying PD.

As soon as he raised his head, he saw someone not far away.

He stays where he is. Shaoqing rubbed his eyes, then rubbed his eyes again.

"Xiao Yuandong!?"

Jiang Zicang was overjoyed and flew over.

Lu Xiaoyuan dodged in time and hid across from the shopping cart.

Jiang Zicang wasted no time, he didn't mind, he still wanted to come over through the shopping cart.

"Xiao Yuandong, why are you here? Could it be the fate destined by the heavens?"

Lu Xiaoyuan didn't expect that people would act so exaggeratedly in front of the camera, so he pointed at the camera embarrassingly.

Jiang Zicang glanced at it, but turned back indifferently.

"Xiao Yuandong, are you the mysterious guest Director He mentioned?"

It looks like guessed it.

Lu Xiaoyuan nodded.

"It's too far-fetched, Xiao Yuandong, why didn't you tell me in advance." Jiang Zicang walked around the shopping cart again.

"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have come shopping. I'll be the first to go out to meet you."

Lu Xiaoyuan had no choice but to go around with the shopping cart.

It wasn't until Meng Zhun inserted himself into it that this circle of circles came to an end.

Seeing someone, Jiang Zicang squeezed out a smile, "Xiao Zhun, you're here too."

Meng Zhun: ...

He has been standing by the side since just now.

Lu Xiaoyuan turned his eyes to the basket of the shopping cart, and found that there were a lot of miscellaneous things inside.

All kinds of condiments, as well as snacks, frozen food.

He remembered that the program team said that they would live in that homestay for three days, with three meals in the morning, lunch and evening, it seemed that it would not cost so much.

not to mention……

Lu Xiaoyuan looked at the caviar buried deep in the shopping cart.

It's definitely over budget.

"It just so happens that you're here," Jiang Zicang went to pull Meng Zhun, "quickly help me to see if it's okay to buy these things."

Meng Zhun was taken aback.

He never cooks at home and eats in the cafeteria at school. can't even tell the difference between salt and sugar. Let him see?

"Me too, I don't quite understand..."

"It's up to you."

Jiang Zicang whispered in a whisper.

"It's impossible for you to let Xiao Yuandong take responsibility, right?"

Only then did Meng Zhun react.

Right. Although his family's financial conditions are good, Chairman Lu is the richest of the rich, and he has someone to take care of him for basic necessities, food, housing and transportation, let alone recognize them.

The big star in front of me doesn't seem very reliable, it seems that he can only rely on himself...

He hesitated to take a step forward.

At this time, a soft sound was heard.

It was Chairman Lu who approached the car.

The other party picked up the bottles and cans in the car, checked the labels, and put them back on the shelf. Replaced with new condiments. The movements are extremely skillful.

He couldn't help but froze.

Jiang Zicang was the first to react, and rushed forward: "Xiao Yuandong!"

Lu Xiaoyuan was startled.

He just felt that some things were unnecessary. And only stay for three days, you can buy simple clothes.

Is it because he did it too abruptly?

Jiang Zicang was extremely excited: "Can you tell these things apart?"

ah?

Lu Xiaoyuan glanced at the shelf.

There is nothing that is unclear.

Although the packaging is in foreign languages, the bottle body is basically transparent. The raw material map is also drawn on the wrapping paper, and the function can be guessed.

And if it doesn't work, you can also recognize pictures on the Internet.

Jiang Zicang picked up a glass bottle from the shopping cart: "Do you know what this is?"

Lu Xiaoyuan checked the color of the liquid and replied, "Old soy."

"What about this one?"

"... vinegar."

"this?"

This time, Xiaoyuan tried his best to identify it, and then took the packaging bag from the opponent's hand.

When he saw the washing sign on the corner of the label, he was silent for a moment and said, "Laundry powder."

Jiang Zicang applauded.

No, why are you clapping!

Aren't you here to buy food? Why do you need washing powder!

Later, Lu Xiaoyuan learned that Jiang Zicang originally wanted to get milk powder.

He couldn't help but rejoice that fortunately he came here. Otherwise, food poisoning is very likely.

Jiang Zicang has been in the supermarket for an hour to pick out, but most of them are useless or repetitive seasonings.

Considering the budget, have to buy vegetables and meat later. Lu Xiaoyuan was going to return the things one by one.

"Xiao Yuandong, let me push."

Jiang Zicang was very active.

But when Lu Xiaoyuan was about to reach out for the seasoning, Meng Zhizhi quickly picked up the things and handed them over.

This car was sold out quickly, and it was barely under the budget line.

Because there are too many things, I am going to take a taxi back directly. Jiang Zicang and Meng Zhun carried the plastic bags in the trunk.

Neither of them expected that the chairman would recognize these things.

And when you buy vegetables, you will also look at the good and the bad. In their eyes, they all look alike.

They are in a high position, have excellent professional ability, and their life skills also make them feel inferior.

Is there anything else Director Xiao Yuan can't do?

Lu Xiaoyuan originally wanted to help, but he didn't have the chance to do it himself.

Seeing the two carrying plastic bags and rushing forward, he scratched his cheek unconsciously.

At least, the first mission was successfully completed.

You didn't perform too badly, did you?

Lu Xiaoyuan looked around, wanting to find his second brother.

However, the person who had been following the team had disappeared at this moment.

...Second brother?

Where is this going.

Outside the supermarket, in the shade.

There is a bicycle shed next to the shade of the tree, and many vehicles are parked inside.

There was no one around, except for a figure who was not in the shadow of the wall and seemed to be on the phone. The tone was impatient.

"coming?"

"Yes, I'm sorry Captain! It seems that I secretly checked our chat records, I didn't pay attention..."

Lu Yu's tsk sound.

The person on the other side didn't dare to speak for a while.

"Forget it, I'll take care of it. What time is his plane?"

"I checked the flights. The last one should be this evening."

tonight?

Lu Yuzhi frowned, said "Got it", and hung up the phone.

At this time, footsteps came from behind.

Turning around, saw a figure approaching here.

Lu Yuzhi paused, and walked out of the shadows: "Xiaoyuan, why are you here?"

"I'm looking for you."

Lu Xiaoyuan answered carefully.

He asked the accompanying PD just now, and he heard that the second brother was coming in this direction.

It seemed that he was on the phone just now.

He didn't hear the content clearly, but the second brother didn't seem very happy, did something happen?

However, the second brother didn't mean to explain, and approached here: "Have you finished shopping?"

Lu Xiaoyuan nodded.

"Okay, let's go back."

He was embraced by his second brother and walked back.

Lu Xiaoyuan looked sideways at the face. only felt that the earrings reflected the sunlight a little dazzlingly, and hesitated to speak.

Lu Yuzhi glanced over, "What's the matter?"

"...Second brother," Lu Xiaoyuan mustered up his courage, "If you have something to deal with, go back first."

Lu Yuzhi: "..."

Lu Yuzhi: "Did you hear that?"

Lu Xiaoyuan: "I didn't hear clearly, but it feels quite urgent."

Originally, the second elder brother accompanied him here because he was afraid that he would not be used to it alone.

But now have met with the team and artists, and everyone is very kind, so there is probably no problem.

Lu Yuzhi was silent for a moment, then frowned: "Wait for that wooden face to come over first."

The eldest brother's work probably hasn't been completed yet, so we haven't contacted him yet.

"I'm fine by myself."

Lu Xiaoyuan stopped in his tracks.

Although it was really tense at first. But fortunately, the second brother was there, and the mood eased a lot.

Moreover, he didn't want his second brother to delay important things just for himself.

His face flushed a little: "It's really all right now. Second brother, didn't you say... You should prioritize yourself."

The sun is warm, making the street trees more and more intense.

The person in front of him stared at him for a moment, with a slightly complicated expression.

"Stupid, that was for you."

Lu Xiaoyuan smiled shyly: "Second brother, too, you have to give priority to yourself."

The person in front of him paused, then looked away, and sighed slightly.

"Okay, I see."

There is something urgent about it.

Lu Yuzhi confirmed the time and prepared to withdraw first.

Before leaving, he asked: "I heard that Yu Na will come too?"

Lu Xiaoyuan nodded: "Boss Yu values ​​this show very much, so he probably came here for work."

"……Work."

The corner of Lu Yuzhi's mouth twitched, and he spit out these two words. It seems to sneer.

Lu Xiaoyuan and Monk Zhang Er were puzzled.

Where did I say something wrong?

"It doesn't matter whether he is for work or not," Lu Yuzhi said, "Remember, don't get close to that Yu."

The last time heard this was from elder brother.

He readily agreed.

Because Mr. Yu doesn't like him, he doesn't want to force himself to be annoying.

"Don't worry, second brother, I remember."

Lu Yuzhi gently pulled his younger brother's cheek, got in the car and left.

Lu Xiaoyuan watched people go away and rubbed his face.

Although...he did remember.

But did the second brother also see that Mr. Yu hated him? Is that why you specifically warned me?

Back to the car with doubts.

Jiang Zicang and Meng Zhun were waiting for him by the car.

Lu Xiaoyuan knew that he had been delayed for a long time, so he quickly apologized.

"What's the matter with Xiao Yuandong?" Jiang Zicang said with a smile while holding the roof of the car, "Get in the car."

Lu Xiaoyuan sat in the back seat.

Jiang Zicang was about to go up together when suddenly the corners of his clothes were ripped off by the people behind him.

He looked back and saw Meng Zhun with his head down.

"...I don't want to sit in the front."

Jiang Zicang: "..."

Jiang Zicang smiled: "Brother Zhun, you are small, so it is more convenient to sit in the front."

Meng Zhun was puzzled: "Does it matter?"

Jiang Zicang: "Of course it does. I'm as tall as your brother, and I can't even stretch my legs when sitting in front of me."

Meng Zhun glanced behind him.

I can't even stretch out the back of my seat.

Lu Xiaoyuan heard the conversation between the two in the car.

He also doesn't like to sit in the co-pilot.

Because it is too close to the driver, the driver is likely to talk to him.

But seeing that the two were at a stalemate, he took the initiative to get out of the car: "Then I will sit in front..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Jiang Zicang.

"No, no, how can I let you sit in the co-pilot."

Seniority and inferiority, if there are many people in the car, it is usually the person with a lower status who takes the co-driver.

No matter what, it's not the chairman's turn.

Thinking of Meng Zhun's young age, Jiang Zicang had no choice but to give in: "Okay, little brother Zhun, I'll let you go."

——The honor of sitting next to the chairman.

Meng Zhun:?

He didn't think too much about it.

It's just that when I travel, I basically sit in the back seat.

...Besides, he would rather sit next to Chairman Lu than the driver or Jiang Zicang.

The taxi drove forward.

Lu Xiaoyuan leaned against the window, looking at the surrounding scenery from a distance.

It is clear that the back seat is quite spacious, why do you feel that the people around you are so close.

Wrong, illusion?

Arrived at the destination soon.

Probably heard the sound of a car engine. Before they got out of the car, someone greeted them from the homestay.

"You are back!"

"Director Lu, thank you for your hard work!"

Thinking that he was going to endure that overly enthusiastic baptism again, Lu Xiaoyuan swallowed unconsciously.

Seeing that he didn't move, Meng Zhun turned his head to look at him.

Sensing the gaze, Lu Xiaoyuan settled down.

There is someone smaller than me here, so I have to cheer myself up.

His knuckles brushed the arm of the person beside him inadvertently, and whispered: "Let's go, go down."

At this moment, Jiang Zicang had already got off the car first.

As soon as I went there, I was questioned: "Zicang, why didn't you answer the phone. It made Director Lu look for you!"

"Ah?" Jiang Zicang took out the phone in a daze, and then laughed, "It's muted..."

Everyone paused, and then became even more noisy.

There was a lot of noise outside.

Meng Zhun put his hands on the door handle, but didn't open it immediately.

Lu Xiaoyuan probed.

Are the doors of foreign cars different?

He was about to help when he suddenly heard a question: "...Chairman, do you hate people?"

Lu Xiaoyuan was taken aback when he heard this.

Then he looked back at the person in front of him.

The other party's eyebrows and eyes were full of youthful air that could not be concealed. The bangs are a little long, and always feel a little melancholy.

This is probably the unique temperament of an artist.

Lu Xiaoyuan hadn't realized what the phrase "hate people" meant, but he heard him say again: "I also...don't like crowds."

Seeing Meng Zhun, he smiled slightly: "It's too noisy." "Chairman Lu and I are the same."

Lu Xiaoyuan was slightly startled.

Noisy outside the car, quiet inside the car.

There is clearly only one door separated, but it seems like two spaces.

He felt... something different.

Meng Zhun hates dealing with people, but he is not good at it.

If anything, he likes crowds and wants to befriend more of them.

It's a pity that this defect on his body prevented him from speaking much when facing the crowd.

But Meng Zhun took the initiative to show his kindness to him, and he held back his words, not daring to speak out.

Meng Zhun asked: "Chairman, can I call your name?"

Lu Xiaoyuan nodded hesitantly.

To be honest, he would be more comfortable with others calling him by his first name.

Meng Zhun's eyes brightened a little, as if even the gloom around him had dissipated.

"Brother Xiaoyuan."

elder brother……

elder brother.

Being called brother for the first time, Lu Xiaoyuan's heart was suddenly hit hard.

Suddenly I understood why the elder brother and the second elder brother were so happy when I called him before.

This title is indeed somewhat special.

He clearly has a younger brother in the Mu family, but the other party never called him brother.

He hid his uncomfortable expression and coughed lightly.

"Get off, get off."

After Lu Xiaoyuan got off the car, he was hugged by everyone and moved forward.

The male host saw that he had bought so many things, and was a little worried about the budget.

Lu Xiaoyuan handed over the receipt.

When he saw the price clearly, the male host couldn't help but stare.

"so cheap?"

"The portions are all in small packages." Lu Xiaoyuan said, "Because I only live for three days, if there are too many, I may not be able to use them all up."

The male host was even more surprised: "Director Lu, you picked it."

Before Lu Xiaoyuan responded, Jiang Zicang said, "That's right, the supermarket is too big, and I'm like a headless chicken in it. Fortunately, Xiao Yuan is here."

The male host wiped away his tears: "How can I be able to eat what the chairman personally selected."

Lu Xiaoyuan looked up at the sky.

The sun is so dazzling.

At this moment, another group of people came out of the homestay.

Followed by He Zheng, he was eloquently introducing.

Lu Xiaoyuan couldn't help but pause when he saw the person coming.

It's Mr. Yu.

There was a slight smile on the other party's face, and when he saw him, he nodded politely.

Lu Xiaoyuan also nodded in greeting.

Thinking that the other party was busy, he didn't say any more, and entered the homestay with the artists.

The two just passed by.

The human voice disappeared behind, and Yu Jing stopped in his footsteps.

Then he turned his head and looked back.

Seeing this, He Zheng asked: "Mr. Yu, do you still want to go in and have a look?"

Yu Jing: "..."

He looked at He Zheng and said with a smile: "I have something to do, you should do it first."

It's almost one o'clock in the afternoon, but cooking hasn't started yet.

The girl idol complained while washing the vegetables: "It's all because of brother Zicang, it took more than two hours to buy vegetables."

Jiang Zicang: "Who told you not to follow me?"

"Obviously you are the one who said that the elders are fine alone!"

The two were about the same age and bickered with each other.

Lu Xiaoyuan also wanted to help, but the male host insisted on staying.

"You have worked very hard when you come back from shopping. Leave the cooking to us, and you have a good rest."

Lu Xiaoyuan saw that people were so polite, probably because his status put a lot of pressure on them, so it was not easy to follow them.

It's just that he was really worried.

Do these people know how to cook...

Sit on the sofa for a while. At this time, someone approached from behind.

He turned his head, saw that it was Yu Jing, and stood up abruptly.

"President Yu."

Yu Jing glanced at him, walked to the nearby sofa and sat down.

Lu Xiaoyuan could not help but sit back.

But always keep in mind the advice of the eldest brother and the second brother, and move to the side of the sofa to widen the distance.

Yu Jing noticed this, and looked sideways: "What are you doing sitting so far away?"

Was caught straight.

Lu Xiaoyuan was shocked: "No, no."

Yu Jing: "No?"

Lu Xiaoyuan shook his head again and again.

However, his eyes fell on his body and he did not move away for a long time.

His body tensed up.

Fortunately, the other party didn't continue to ask, and turned around.

Lu Xiaoyuan loosened his shoulders.

The TV in front of him is playing.

With the constantly changing images reflected in Yu Jing's eyes, he said, "Thank you for the variety show."

Lu Xiaoyuan shook his head.

Yu Jing: "Why did you change your mind?"

Lu Xiaoyuan didn't reply immediately.

The reasons are somewhat complicated.

Either because Director He came to him, or because of the company. Or, he really wanted to try it once.

Then he knows that it's not a big deal.

Seeing his silence, Yu Jing misunderstood the meaning and frowned slightly.

"...Is it because of me?"

Lu Xiaoyuan: Huh?

Yu Jing: "You don't have to do this. If you talk too easily, it will only make people push themselves..."

Lu Xiaoyuan blushed, and finally made a sound.

"No, it's not because of you."

Yu Jing paused and turned his head to look.

The mental journey is a bit complicated. Lu Xiaoyuan racked his brains and found a reasonable reason.

"It's because of Director He, we want to sign a contract with Director He. So, it's a little convenient..."

Yu Jing: ...

Yu Jing: "Convenience?"

Lu Xiaoyuan nodded sharply: "Yes, it's a simple transaction, don't worry about it."

After saying this, he felt a little embarrassed again, and eased the atmosphere: "Also, I don't think Yu is always the kind of person who pushes forward. So..."

This sentence seems to be better not to say.

Lu Xiaoyuan shut up.

The person beside him seemed to freeze, and stared at him silently for a while.

Lu Xiaoyuan looked at his nose and heart, and finally turned his gaze to the pillow beside him.

"...Xiao Yuandong."

After a while, a male voice came from behind.

"I understand what you mean."

Lu Xiaoyuan turned his head, and happened to meet the person's eyes.

The other party stared at him intently, his pupils were dark.

"I owe this debt. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can always come to me."

Lu Xiaoyuan: ...

Isn't this completely ignorant!

"and also,"

Yu Jing hesitated for a while.

"I've been thinking a lot during this time. I might..."

The words are half stuck. He glanced at the person beside him complicatedly, and looked away.

"fine."

Lu Xiaoyuan:?

The two sat in silence for a while, neither of them spoke.

Lu Xiaoyuan couldn't help asking: "Mr. Yu, is there anything else?"

Yu Jing: "Can't you sit here if you have nothing to do?"

"No!"

Lu Xiaoyuan looked away in time.

Yu Jing: ...

Sensing a lightness around him, Yu Jing seemed to stand up.

Lu Xiaoyuan looked around, and suddenly heard a voice behind him.

"Are you done talking?"

Lu Xiaoyuan turned his head, saw that it was Meng Zhun, and asked what's wrong with his eyes.

"I'm practicing piano in my room, do you want to come?"

Meng Zhun asked timidly.

"Brother Xiaoyuan?"

It was very noisy in the kitchen. The sound of chopping vegetables, water, and chatting mixed together.

The living room was eerily quiet.

There was a TV playing in front, and even the sound of the TV seemed to be still.

Yu Jing's footsteps stopped.

Xiaoyuan... brother?