Chapter 137: This Is Getting a Bit Awkward, Isn't It?

"Every time I leave, Grandma always stands at the door. She only goes back inside once my car is out of sight."

Hearing Lian Hanqi’s explanation, Yun Fu looked into the rearview mirror. Sure enough, just as the car turned the corner, she caught a faint glimpse of the old matriarch’s figure turning away.

It was a feeling she had never experienced before.

Back downstairs, Lian Hanqi took Yun Fu’s hand, looked at the bracelet, and said softly, "This bracelet belonged to Grandma’s mother. She must really like you. Jade nourishes the wearer; keep it on. Don't feel like it’s too precious—since Grandma gave it to you, it belongs to you."

"Mhm."

Watching her small face so close to his, Lian Hanqi’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He couldn't help himself; he reached out and touched her smooth hair. "Be safe during filming. Get some rest early."

Yun Fu reached up to touch the hair he had just stroked. This man was becoming increasingly comfortable with such gestures.

***

The guest for this episode of *Our Journey* was not a woman, but a man. And it was quite obvious that he was a fan of Xi Rou'er.

Before Yun Fu had even stepped into the waiting room, she heard a strange voice saying, "Sister Rou'er, I recently watched *Speed World*. It was so good, and your performance was excellent."

Yun Fu nodded. Oh, so the drama that lost to *Jing Hong* on its very first day was the one Xi Rou'er starred in? Was her performance really that good?

She walked to the door and heard Xi Rou'er’s sweet, melodious voice, unable to hide her smile. "Not at all. Everyone performed well, and there were many seniors on set."

Yun Fu pushed the door open. Upon hearing the movement, Xi Rou'er looked up, saw her, and her smile vanished instantly.

Mu Bai, however, looked as if he had finally come back to life. He jumped up excitedly and said, "Xiao Fu, you’re finally here! Come, come, come sit over here."

He Fang and Gu Haoyuan also offered her friendly smiles.

Seeing everyone’s attitude shift with Yun Fu's arrival, Xi Rou'er bit her lip in secret, though she maintained a sweet and gentle smile on the surface.

With everyone present, they prepared to depart. As soon as they boarded the plane, Mu Bai sat next to Yun Fu. "I wonder where the production team will take us this time. Xiao Fu perfectly handled every challenge before, so they’re definitely going to rack their brains to torture us this time."

Yun Fu nodded. "It’s probably somewhere completely deserted."

The production crew nearby: !!! Their hearts skipped a beat.

"How did you know?" Mu Bai was curious, and the production team was even more so—panicked and curious all at once.

Yun Fu lazily took out her phone and replied, "Before, there were people, so we could ask for help. If there’s no one, we’ll have to rely on ourselves. Knowing the language won't even help."

After hearing this, Mu Bai nodded vigorously. "Do you think they’ll dump us in a primeval forest this time?"

The production crew nearby: "!!!" You might as well just be a prophet.

Upon arriving at their destination, they got into cars and drove for a long time until they finally reached the edge of a dense forest.

"Director, this is a travel show, not a survival show!"

"Director, are you really planning to make us go in there?"

Facing their panic, the head director wore a mysterious and highly satisfied smile. "Yes, your destination for this journey is this primeval forest. Go in from here, and we will meet you at the exit. As for whether you can make it out, that depends on you."

A chorus of wails erupted instantly.

The live stream had just started, and the audience was a mix of surprise and worry, though many found it amusing.

[Good thing there aren't any other female guests this time, or they wouldn't be able to look after them all.]

[Xi Rou'er is so delicate; she definitely won't make it. Yun Fu looks a bit better, but she’s still just a girl. This trip is going to be tough!]

[The production team must have been driven crazy by them. Hahaha, they actually came up with a primeval forest!]

[They didn't even bring anything to handle a forest, no tents or anything.]

In the end, the production team gave them two tents and some basic survival tools like compasses. Not only that, they provided a few backpacks and limited them to only that much luggage.

Xi Rou'er’s expression changed drastically. She had a skincare routine she followed every day; a backpack like that couldn't even fit her toiletries.

"You have ten minutes to pack your bags. Hurry up!" The director’s voice rang out like a curse.

The guests panicked, and the audience was entertained.

[My god, they really didn't bring anything. Xi Rou'er’s suitcase is full of skincare products and clothes.]

[The other guys are the same—mostly clothes and shoes. They have plenty of power banks, but they’re useless here.]

[Whoa, look at what Yun Fu brought. She actually guessed it!]

The camera focused on Yun Fu’s suitcase. She pulled it open to reveal a large mountaineering pack, with a series of items used for wilderness survival tucked beneath it.

"My goodness, Xiao Fu, you really guessed that the production team would pick a place like this."

"Mhm." Yun Fu nodded while packing her gear. "I thought we were going to an abandoned village."

[Hahaha, and the director dragged them straight to a primeval forest. That's brutal.]

[The director was backed into a corner—the 'Yun Fu' bug has been activated again.]

[I'm dying of laughter. No matter how much the director planned, he must have missed Yun Fu. What is she carrying? It looks so professional.]

[I’m an outdoor sports enthusiast. The gear Yun Fu brought is truly professional; I can’t even buy some of those items.]

[Yun Fu is truly amazing. She always manages to surprise me.]

Watching Yun Fu hog the limelight again, Xi Rou'er gripped her backpack so hard her knuckles turned white. She swore that this time, she would make sure Yun Fu paid the price.

As she lowered her head, a flash of chilling malice crossed Xi Rou'er’s eyes.

Once the backpacks were on, Yun Fu’s large pack was designated as a priority object to be protected, carried in turns by Gu Haoyuan, Mu Bai, and the new guy, Zhou Shi.

Finally stepping into the entrance, the very air felt different.

Mu Bai walked beside Yun Fu. He was carrying the bag provided by the production team, leaving his hands free. "Xiao Fu, do you want me to carry yours?"

"No need."

Zhou Shi also hurried to curry favor. "Sister Rou'er, do you want me to help you?"

Xi Rou'er glanced at Yun Fu. Although she desperately wanted someone to help her, to maintain her image, she shook her head. "No, thank you. You’re working hard enough already. I can do it myself."

The comment section immediately flooded: [Ahhh, the goddess is so gentle!]

[So resilient, gentle, and beautiful—how can someone so perfect exist in this world?]

[I’m so proud to be a fan of Xi Rou'er. I love her so much.]

Other fans and onlookers: [...] This is confusing; it feels a bit forced.

It was fine at the beginning, and they could still spare the energy to chat, but as the sun grew more intense and they had been walking for nearly two hours, everyone was exhausted—except for Yun Fu.

"Teacher He, let’s rest here for a bit," Xi Rou'er suggested.

He Fang wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded, gasping for air. "Alright."

Just as he was about to set his backpack down, Yun Fu’s voice cut through the air: "We cannot rest here."