After Switching Bodies, the Mad Overbearing CEO Takes Over the Entertainment Industry-Chapter 83 - : You must not repay kindness with ingratitude and stab me in the back

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: You must not repay kindness with ingratitude and stab me in the back

But she had already said it and didn’t want to appear like the type who couldn’t handle hardship.

She smiled, “Sure, it’s been a while since I walked down a country road, kind of miss it.”

Shen Zhiyi arrived too, carrying groceries they bought. Seeing Ji Tian empty-handed, they graciously invited, “Ji Tian, would you like to come over for dinner tonight?”

Ji Tian glanced at the few items she was carrying, barely enough, rice would probably last only for two meals for the three of them. She gave a slight smile, “Sure, that’ll save me some dinner money, so tonight’s meal for our group is on you.”

Ji Tian agreeing so readily caught them off guard, normally people knew it was just a polite offer and would decline, but she clearly underestimated Ji Tian’s thought process; this person could only be described as shamelessly thick-skinned.

Bai Tingyu said icily, “We bought enough food for two meals today; if we skimp, it will just be enough for an extra person, we weren’t prepared for three.”

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With Bai Tingyu stepping in, Shen Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief, “Sorry…we are also a bit strapped for cash.”

“No worries.” Ji Tian waved generously, “Then why not make two meals into one? Otherwise, if you don’t have money, why pretend to be rich and invite us to eat?”

Shen Zhiyi: “…”

Bai Tingyu: “…”

Dai Qin tried to smooth things over, “It’s okay, we will go buy some more. Let’s meet here at two and head back together?”

Everyone went to buy what they needed.

Ji Tian just wanted to buy some ready-to-eat food that would fill her up.

Ji Weinan walked alongside Ji Tian, he wanted to approach Shen Zhiyi but felt awkward, so he turned to Ji Tian, “Little sister, you were too impolite just now. Zhiyi was just making polite conversation, why did you take it seriously?”

Ji Tian replied faintly, “Third brother, you’re wrong, Shen Zhiyi really meant to invite us sincerely. Otherwise, with so many people present, why would she single me out for a courtesy invite? That would be so rude of her, right? So just enjoy the meal guilt-free, it’s her treat.”

Ji Weinan: “…”

Ji Tian’s logic was bewildering yet convincing.

Right… Shen Zhiyi didn’t make empty offers to anyone else, she must be genuinely inviting them.

“But I still feel…”

“Don’t go by what you feel, go by what I feel. I think she’s a good person, I hope she’ll treat us to the next meal too.”

Ji Weinan grimaced, thinking to himself: calling out your overreach is like adding insult to injury, huh?

He didn’t know what to say anymore.

“And by the way, Third Brother,” Ji Tian spoke earnestly, “you vowed today not to defend Shen Zhiyi against me. How can you forget so quickly who got you sick and who spent all their money on your treatment? You can’t betray kindness with ingratitude, stabbing me in the back.”

Ji Weinan’s face stiffened, then he guiltily lowered his head, “It’s not as serious as you’re making it sound. You’re my family, Zhiyi is just… a friend. I’ll definitely not forsake you for her, little sister… Actually, I’ve thought a lot about it. You’re right, I feel Zhiyi likes Brother Yu, and I don’t want to compete with him for her. If it really comes to that, I’ll just wish her happiness.”

Ji Tian: “…”

Oh my god, we’re all seventeen, still minors, not even close to talking about marriage.

With a poker face, she said, “Okay, remember your promise today. If you ever break it, I’ll never speak to you for the rest of my life.”

Seeing Ji Tian so serious, Ji Weinan wanted to say something but choked on his words.

He sighed; better to let it go.

Ji Tian was right, with how outstanding Shen Zhiyi was, even if he was rich, he wouldn’t be a match. Why be so stubborn?

He had always been very easy-going. Taking a deep breath, he decided from that moment to keep his distance from Shen Zhiyi.

They ended up walking back, luckily Wen Jiangxue had changed her shoes. Other than tired legs, nothing much bothered her.

Shen Zhiyi’s group, being wealthy, probably didn’t know what kind of situation Ji Tian was in, so they chose to ride back, spending extra money where possible. Fu Wanxue got blisters halfway and took a shuttle back.

When they arrived at the village, it was already three in the afternoon.

Yan Ming appeared on time, announcing through a loudspeaker, “Please gather in the open space, we are about to announce the second task with a two-hour time limit.”

Despite their fatigue, everyone headed to the gathering spot, Fu Wanxue finally smartening up enough to swap her high heels for flat sports shoes.

Beside Yan Ming lay fifteen hoes, and Ji Weinan twitched at the sight, a bad premonition forming, “We’re not going to be digging for wild vegetables again, are we?”

Quan Jingyou keenly picked up on the word “again”, “Ah? You’ve dug for wild vegetables before? How was it? Easy?”

For the likes of Quan Jingyou who had never soiled their hands, just the sight of a hoe was intriguing, his face brimming with eagerness, completely neglecting how tough the upcoming task might be, confident that a smile would see him through.

Ji Weinan managed no smile, “Not easy.”

Although he hadn’t dug up much yesterday, swinging a hoe was tough.

Dai Qin furrowed his brow, “Director Yan, you’re not going to have us take these brand-sponsored hoes into the fields to dig for vegetables, are you?”

Yan Ming smiled, “While our ‘Dig Good Veggies’ brand hoes are great for digging, we might not necessarily be digging for veggies. Hoes are quite versatile; you can also use them to dig for crabs, shrimp, fish, and even frogs in the fields.”

The group fell silent.

You don’t need to make such an impractical advertisement just to highlight how awesome this hoe is.

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Quan Jingyou chuckled, “I’m not well-educated, don’t trick me, to dig up fish with this hoe… I’d even dare to defecate in public if that happens.”

[HAHAHAHA, the wealthy young master has really let himself go, huh? I wonder if he’d really do it if they actually dig up fish?]

[This is hilarious, I didn’t expect Director Yan to use this opportunity to promote the hoes for digging up fish, LOL, that sure isn’t something you’d use a fishing net for, right?]

[Hoe: Feel free to use me; my life doesn’t matter at all.]

[If they manage to dig up fish and frogs, I’ll livestream myself doing a handstand, dancing, and washing my hair simultaneously.]

“Cough, Yue Ming Town mostly has elderly living alone; their children have gone out to work, leaving their grandchildren in their care. Many elderly individuals with limited mobility also need to chop wood in the mountains or catch fish in the rivers to sustain themselves. Today, I’ve chosen the poorest five households in our village. Whichever of you can create the most value for them will be considered the winner. The task — you must get into the paddies. Even digging up five pounds of crabs to sell would be acceptable. You have two hours, please manage your time well. There will be beautiful gifts afterward.”

Hearing about the gifts, everyone perked up and moved towards their destinations.