Marry a female star at a bargain price

"Uh, comrade doesn't mean..."

After Han Xixi finished speaking, the dinner table fell silent.

Finally, it was the simple-minded rich second-generation Jiang Xiaofei who bluntly raised his doubts, but before he could finish speaking, his wife Du Yanfang quickly tugged at his sleeve.

Jiang Xiaofei's words came to an abrupt halt, leaving only an awkward smile on his face.

He managed to stop, but the viewers on the playback page couldn't.

The comment section was filled with madness.

"Comrade? Is that what I mean?"

"Wow, it seems Han Xixi has dropped a bombshell!"

"Lin Xiao, what about your sexual orientation..."

"Haha, even though I know what Han Xixi meant, I still find it hilarious!"

"What are you all laughing at? I think that young couple has a very high level of taste!"

"This was originally a very noble word, but it was ruined by a bunch of disgusting bastards!"

"This couple, one dedicated to working at the grassroots level and the other a volunteer teacher, are both people with lofty ideals and beliefs, and they deserve these two words!"

"That's the game over!!"

"Han Xixi really elevated this segment to a whole new level!!"

"My goodness, I'm filled with utmost respect!"

"..."

The comment section was bustling with activity.

During the show, Han Xixi noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere but simply smiled calmly.

She knew what everyone was misunderstanding, but instead of explaining, she smiled and said, "I think Mayor Lin is a like-minded friend of mine. We support each other's careers and do our best to help each other when we encounter difficulties or setbacks. We also accompany each other and offer our blessings when the other achieves success and grows."

"Before getting married, I always thought that marriage was the next stage of love, or even more exaggeratedly, like the jokes on the internet that say marriage is the grave of love. But when I actually entered into marriage, I found that this new stage of life was not as bad as I had imagined or as I had seen online."

"The marriage I've come to understand is one where both people have a solid support system, a warm harbor, but most importantly, a shared life goal and a steadfast belief in their professional values. I don't know if this is what marriage is supposed to be like, or if I'm just really lucky, but anyway..."

As Xixi spoke, she looked at Lin Xiao with a bright and shy smile, and the couple tacitly held hands under the table.

This scene was captured precisely by the camera, which even cut to a close-up.

The comment section went completely crazy.

"It's been elevated! It's been elevated!!"

"Oh my god, this is killing me!!"

"No, sis, if you're saying it's all good, are you going to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

"Such beautiful feelings really exist in this world!!"

"Idol dramas are so lame!"

"Han Xixi's words have transcended marriage and risen to the level of life philosophy!"

"Marriage isn't like this; only your marriage is like this!"

"I'm so happy! This is the kind of marriage I've always wanted!"

"Want to marry a perfect man like Lin Xiao? First, you need to have Han Xixi's looks, talent, family background, and personality!"

"What a thoughtful woman! These words have completely changed my opinion of her!"

"I would call it a marriage textbook!"

"..."

The comment section was filled with jubilation, but the other two groups of guests in the audience looked embarrassed.

All four of them initially thought they had done a decent job.

But as soon as Han Xixi uttered the word "comrade," it immediately made everyone seem like they were joking.

The two men didn't care and listened with great interest, but the two women were furious, looking extremely angry.

Given their status and fame, participating in this variety show would be considered a step down for them.

As a result, their status was downgraded, but they didn't gain any benefits. The limelight was completely stolen by Lin Xiao and Han Xixi, leaving them with nothing.

It's almost the end.

Han Xixi's words completely humiliated them, no wonder the two women were so displeased.

However, by the end of the show, even if they were still dissatisfied, there was nothing they could do.

The most dignified thing the production team could do was to cut out all the scenes of them looking upset, so as to avoid any trouble in the final episode.

Han Xixi has finished speaking.

Next up was Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao is under immense pressure. His wife's casual move has both brought him prestige and created a trap for him as the last speaker.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao wasn't prepared to fight his wife.

He would argue with anyone else, but when it comes to his wife, he's willing to back down and let her have the spotlight.

Therefore, in his speech, he only used the word "happiness" to describe Xixi.

This word is simple, ordinary, and unoriginal. It is not even as clever as the wording used by the other two male guests, and it even seems a bit perfunctory.

Lin Xiao explained, "My wife has so many good qualities that I don't know which one to mention. So I'll just start from my own feelings and use the happiness she brings me to evaluate her. I'll also use these two words as my promise to her, hoping that we will be happy forever!"

Two simple sentences elicited a chorus of "oh"s in the comments section, bringing this segment and the entire season of the show to a perfect close.

The third season of "Back to the Good Life" has officially ended.

The bullet screen was filled with check-ins and comments, covering the entire screen and showcasing the popularity of this fall's hottest variety show.

The screen was filled with expressions of reluctance to part, and various declarations of love for Lin Xiao and Han Xixi.

Everyone thought the show was over.

However, upon checking the progress bar, I discovered there were still five minutes left, and I assumed it was just some unimportant lyricism and an epilogue.

But little did I know there was a hidden surprise.

The three women disappeared without a trace, and three men suddenly appeared on the roof, holding beer and leaning against the railing, gazing intently at the pristine green landscape of Starlight Town in the distance.

As evening approached, the setting sun cast its last rays, creating a beautiful scene.

"Sigh, I really don't want to leave. After living here for so long, I've completely fallen in love with this quaint and peaceful little town!"

Jiang Xiaofei, a rich second-generation, sighed.

Jiang Feng nodded in agreement: "The land shapes its people, and beautiful scenery inspires wonderful works. Although my brother Lin is talented, without the simple and pure natural and cultural landscape of Xingguang Town, he wouldn't have been able to create excellent works like 'Rice Fragrance' and 'All the Way South.' Right, brother?"

Jiang Feng now truly treats Lin Xiao like a younger brother, even more warmly than he treats his own wife.

The comment section was filled with laughter.

"Teacher Jiang, do you still remember your attitude when you first saw Lin Xiao?"

"Jiang Feng, I still prefer the way you looked when you first arrived, with your nostrils pointing skyward!"

"Haha, Mayor Lin is no ordinary person. He can even subdue a rock veteran like Jiang Feng!"

"They just gave us a hugely popular hit song! Who wouldn't be confused by that!"

"Either Lin Xiao is capable of politics, he has the means, the big money, and the magnanimity to have managed to turn Jiang Feng into an idiot!"

Jiang Feng: Dare to call me an idiot?!

"Now, if Lin Xiao asks Jiang Feng to take off his pants, he'll do it without hesitation!"

"Haha, stop talking, I can already picture it!"

"..."

While the bullet screen was filled with various jokes, Lin Xiao, the person in question, was not in the mood to gossip but was instead preoccupied with planning something big.

Seeing Jiang Xiaofei continue to exclaim, "This place is really great. Although the mountains aren't high and the water isn't deep, its beauty lies in its pristine landscape. Coming here from the bright lights of the city, my whole soul feels cleansed and I feel incredibly relaxed!"

Seizing the opportunity, Lin Xiao quickly said, "Brother Fei likes Starlight Town so much, then don't leave!"

Jiang Xiaofei was stunned for a moment.

I was thinking, "I'm just being polite, are you serious?"
He was rather honest and straightforward, and quickly said with a smile, "I don't want to leave, but the show is over, and I can't stay in this house forever, can I? I've checked, and it's not allowed to buy or sell self-built houses in rural areas now, right?"

Lin Xiao laughed: "Brother Fei even investigated? Looks like he really likes our Starlight Town!"

Jiang Xiaofei said seriously, "Of course I really like it! You think I'm just being polite? I'm not that kind of person!"

Lin Xiao nodded hurriedly and said, "I know, I know. Well... although self-built houses in rural areas cannot be bought or sold, there is still a way for Brother Fei to continue living in the village!"

Jiang Xiaofei became serious. "Are you asking me to rent this house?"

"No, no, of course not!"

Lin Xiao's eyes gleamed with cunning, and he was harboring a wicked plan.

Jiang Feng, standing beside him, saw right through his little action. He pursed his lips, watching the spectacle without saying a word, wanting to see what this kid was up to.

Lin Xiao chuckled and continued, "Renting a house is so boring, and it doesn't suit your status as a young master, Brother Fei, does it?"

Jiang Xiaofei was very pleased with the flattery, and since he genuinely respected Lin Xiao as a brother, he readily took the bait.

"Then you mean..."

"Isn't Fei's family involved in real estate investment, with businesses spanning resorts, healthcare, hotels, and other sectors, right?" Lin Xiao asked, looking energetic.

Jiang Xiaofei was so frightened that he took two steps back, feeling as if Jiang Xiaofei was looking at him like he was a piece of pork belly on a chopping board.

"Yes, yes... what's wrong?"

"Don't be nervous, Fei-ge, I'm not going to eat you! Let's have a serious business talk!" Lin Xiao said with a smile.

"Business?"

Jiang Xiaofei chuckled, "You didn't know that I don't manage my family's business?"

Lin Xiao nodded: "I know! But just because Brother Fei doesn't care doesn't mean you can't, right?"

Jiang Xiaofei was stunned by the question. Although he felt he shouldn't nod, he certainly couldn't shake his head.

After all, who wants to admit they're a loser?
He could only manage an awkward smile between shaking his head and nodding.

Lin Xiao continued, "I'll get straight to the point. Since Brother Fei thinks Starlight Town has beautiful scenery and is comfortable to stay in, you could consider investing in a resort hotel or a medical and wellness center here. These are the main businesses of your group. I won't brag, but this place has mountains and water, is quiet and simple. You can look at the mountains and water every day, find the true meaning of life, and appreciate the beauty of life. I think there's absolutely no problem with that."

"From the perspective of natural scenery, I think this industry is viable, and from the perspective of operation, there are even fewer problems. After all, our show is so popular, and now people all over the country know about Xingguang Town. If you open a resort here, whether you can satisfy the guests depends on the resort's capabilities, but attracting guests will definitely not be a problem. What do you say, Fei-ge?"

These words immediately changed Jiang Xiaofei's expression from hesitation to seriousness, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this business was worth doing.

He had personally experienced the scenery here and there was absolutely no problem with it.

Although there are no famous tourist attractions.

But this is actually better, so as not to become a popular tourist attraction next to a hot mountain and water area, which would lower its prestige.

However, having no brand recognition is also not an option. Opening a resort deep in the mountains is a dead end unless you're just looking for fun and have plenty of money.

Like Xingguang Town, it has both fame and natural beauty, without relying on internet celebrity trends.

If a high-end resort and wellness center is developed, it could easily sustain itself for three to five years simply by capitalizing on the popularity of Lin Xiao, Han Xixi, and the show "Rebirth".

The price doesn't need to be too high for one night; three to five hundred is enough, since land in this remote and impoverished area is incredibly cheap.

This deal is definitely doable!

Jiang Xiaofei wasn't good at business, but he had been influenced by his father and brother since childhood, so he still had a basic sense of business.

Moreover, the fact that Lin Xiao could say these words in front of the program's cameras at least proves that he has no ulterior motives; otherwise, even as the town mayor, he would be criticized behind his back.

Jiang Xiaofei thought it over and found it increasingly reliable, so he immediately nodded: "This is a good idea, but I need to report it to the group. Whether the cooperation can be successful depends on the group's overall considerations!"

Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief: "Of course, I'll write about Fei Ge first!"

The three brothers chatted enthusiastically once again.

This Easter egg in the program was meaningless and had nothing to do with the theme of "Married Life," yet it was blatantly placed at the end of the final episode.

Netizens were naturally happy to see this happen, since watching for a couple more minutes is always a good thing.

However, some insiders pointed out the secret – this was clearly a gesture of reciprocation from the production team.

Lin Xiao's persuasion of Jiang Xiaofei was based on the fact that as the town mayor, he was attracting investment and developing industries for Xingguang Town, and there was nothing wrong with that.

Whether this collaboration will materialize remains to be seen, and the chances of it being a sure thing are certainly slim.

So the production team broadcast this segment directly.

This is equivalent to helping Mayor Lin broadcast a promotional video for Xingguang Town's investment attraction efforts, promoting and introducing the town to similar enterprises nationwide.

After all, he had clearly explained in his conversation with Jiang Xiaofei what kind of investments and opportunities Xingguang Town was suitable for.

Even if the cooperation with the Jiang family doesn't materialize, it's very likely to attract other interested companies.

This is also a good thing.

However, this conversation was clearly unrelated to the theme of the show, and it would have been cut out if it were any other guest.

But Lin Xiao is no stranger after all.

Instead, he's the kind of amazing person who made the entire season a hit from beginning to end, constantly trending on social media, breaking all sorts of records in the variety show industry.

Such a person could not be ignored even by the arrogant director, Rutgers. Out of a sense of reciprocity, Rutgers blatantly included a personal segment at the end of the final episode, giving Mayor Lin a free advertisement.

This can be considered a perfect ending to the three months of friendly cooperation.

This move by Rutgers was by no means superfluous; rather, it was a decisive blow that helped Lin Xiao attract investment.

There is a gap between the recording and broadcast of the program.

The last recording, which was when Lin Xiao openly persuaded Jiang Xiaofei on the rooftop, was more than twenty days ago.

However, this part was only seen by netizens when it was just broadcast.

But Jiang Xiaofei, carrying the olive branch extended by Mayor Lin, had already returned to the Jiang family and relayed Lin Xiao's invitation verbatim.

The name "Lin Xiao" has become so famous that even the head of the Jiang family, a conglomerate worth billions, has heard of him.

As a free spirit who stayed away from the family business, Jiang Xiaofei had paid attention to it before, but several times when he spoke up, his father and brother looked at him as if he were an idiot, and he finally managed to say "Let's eat" as the ending.

Jiang Xiaofei knew he really didn't have any talent in this area, so he gradually gave up.

But this time, the situation is completely different.

After listening to his explanation, his father and brother, unusually, did not refuse, but instead revealed meaningful expressions.

In the end, they decided to send a professional team to conduct an on-site investigation.

Jiang Xiaofei was completely dumbfounded.

In that instant, he felt a sense of disorientation, as if he had suddenly mastered a skill he had painstakingly honed for many years.

By the time the program airs.

The Jiang family's inspection team has arrived in Xingguang Town for the second time and has initially finalized a cooperation plan for the construction of a medical and health care hotel. With the arrival of the aging era, this lifestyle of mountain recuperation and vacation has a large market.

In short: There are many rich people in this world, and the rich are getting older!

Therefore, related derivative industries in the fields of healthcare and elderly care will become sunrise industries.

That sounds strange.

There's an ironic feeling about how people in their twilight years can give rise to sunrise industries.

But it is what it is.

Moreover, middle-aged and elderly people with status and position are particularly unwilling to accept old age. Despite their advanced age, they follow trends more closely than young people.

Therefore, a large portion of the audience following the big scandal involving Lin Xiao and Han Xixi is people over fifty years old.

This is a very unbelievable thing.

This group of people mostly lived ordinary lives when they were young, and have some savings in their old age. Since their children are not married, they are more willing to treat themselves as a way to make up for the hardships and suffering they endured when they were young.

Sensing this social trend and industry direction, Lin Xiao's investment advice couldn't have come at a more opportune time.

Jiang Xiaofei's older brother, Jiang Dapeng, was the leader of the second field trip.

Even the group's general manager personally intervened, which shows that the cooperation is practically a done deal.

However, Lin Xiao still took it seriously and received the guests who had come from afar in a very respectable and dignified manner, showing enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and composure throughout.

The cooperation details were finalized that same evening after the site visit concluded.

This is not finished.

With the airing of the final episode of "Back to the Married Life" at the end of October, many companies involved in high-end homestays and tourism development have proactively contacted us, expressing their desire to participate in the construction and development of Xingguang Town.

Lin Xiao was very cautious about this.

After all, most of these people just wanted to ride the coattails of the popularity of "Rebirth" and Mayor Lin, rather than actually doing business in a down-to-earth manner.

Lin Xiao's attitude towards such enterprises was to reject them outright, as he couldn't allow the pristine natural scenery of Xingguang Town to be ruined.

Lin Xiao has been very busy and tired lately.

As November arrived, an autumn rain fell, and the temperature immediately dropped.

With the official confirmation of the date for the selection ceremony of Phase II of Xincun Garden.

The major project of merging villages and towns, which has been underway for more than half a year and has been a tough nut to crack for all the cadres in Xingguang Town, is finally about to be cracked. (End of this chapter)