My younger brothers are so fierce!!! I'm clearly the eldest brother!

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhuo switched to a different app to message the director, her fingers flying across the keyboard.

Zhuo: Director, the family member seat has been decided, it's my older brother.

Jiang Zhuo sent the message and received a reply instantly.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Teacher Jiang, you're truly like a brother to me! Name your price!

When Jiang Zhuo saw the message from the director, the corners of her lips slowly curled up. This director knows how to read the room.

Zhuo: Three conditions. First, my older brother is in poor health, so we should try to avoid activities that require running, jumping, or long hours of physical labor. If such activities are absolutely necessary, please let the other guests know in advance. I can help with what my older brother can't do. I don't want any negative comments about my older brother being lazy to appear during the show.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: I understand, I understand, Teacher Jiang, don't worry.

Zhuo: Second, my older brother can't handle being startled, so the production team should film at his pace and not do anything like a surprise attack.

The "typing" indicator at the top of the chat interface paused for a while before Gao Shizhong finally sent the message.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Teacher Jiang, what about the other guests over there...?

Zhuo: Try to coordinate with the other guests first. If you can't, let me know.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Okay, okay, I'll adjust it here.

Jiang Zhuo chuckled softly and slowly typed the third line.

Zhuo: Third, my older brother doesn't have a Weibo account, so don't buy his individual trending topics after the show airs. I've also made arrangements with the marketing accounts; I don't want him to be talked about.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Teacher Jiang, you're protecting her way too much.

Zhuo: Just tell me if it's okay or not.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Yes, we must do it!

Jiang Zhuo stared at the screen, then added another message as she thought of something.

Zhuo: By the way, we need to find a place with a warm and suitable climate for filming the show. Places that are too cold or too humid won't work.

Gao Shizhong readily agreed, and the recording location chosen this time just met Jiang Zhuo's requirements.

Rural Life - Gao Shizhong: Okay, Teacher Jiang, please feel free to make any other requests, and I will do my best to cooperate!

Zhuo: There are none for now.

Jiang Zhuo put away her phone with satisfaction and turned to go back to her room. When she looked up, she saw Jiang Yan standing not far in front of her, holding a cup of warm honey water.

Jiang Zhuo was startled and patted his chest. "Second Brother, why do you walk so quietly?"

Jiang Yan glanced indifferently at Jiang Zhuo. "What are you doing standing in front of my elder brother's room?"

Jiang Zhuo hadn't told Jiang Yan about bringing her older brother onto the show yet, and felt a little guilty. "It's nothing, I just came to keep my older brother company."

Jiang Yan's gaze turned scrutinizing. "Really? You'd better not lie."

"Die early and be reborn early my foot!" Jiang Zhuo pretended not to care, "No way."

"It would be best if you moved aside."

Jiang Yan pushed aside Jiang Zhuo, who was blocking the door, knocked, and entered the room.

Jiang Zhuo watched as Jiang Yan entered the room, and then the door slammed shut in front of her.

Jiang Zhuo rubbed his nose. Anyway, his older brother had already agreed, so he might as well get a beating.

"Little Inkstone".

"Um."

Jiang Yan handed over the honey water and sat down next to Jiang Guanqing. "Big brother, what did Xiao Zhuo want with you?"

Jiang Guanqing held his cup and took a small sip. Hearing this, he paused and said, "Xiao Zhuo wants to take me on a variety show."

Jiang Yan's brows furrowed instantly. "You agreed?"

As he ran his fingertips along the rim of the cup, Jiang Guanqing looked at Jiang Yan and said, "Hmm, I want to go out for some fresh air."

Jiang Yan fell silent. Jiang Guanqing's complexion had improved recently, but it was still paler than usual. His older brother had been busy all these years, working all the time. Now that he wanted to go out, what right did he have to stop him?

Jiang Yan ultimately only asked this one question: "What kind of variety show is it?"

"My idyllic, slow-paced life with you, Xiaozhuo says we don't need to run or jump."

Jiang Guanqing carefully observed Jiang Yan's expression, a hint of barely perceptible tension in his eyes. "Xiao Yan, are you unhappy?"

Jiang Yan shook her head, "No, if Big Brother wants to go, then he can go."

After a pause, Jiang Yan added, "But I have one condition: you must take good care of yourself. If you feel unwell, tell me immediately. Don't force yourself to be strong."

Jiang Yan actually wanted to go herself, but she had several patients to manage and surgeries to perform.

Jiang Guanqing was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Jiang Yan stayed in Jiang Guanqing's room for a long time, only getting up to leave when it was almost time for Jiang Guanqing to rest.

It’s over.

Looking at Jiang Yan, whose face was cold in front of her room, Jiang Zhuo felt that her life was coming to an end.

"Second Brother, what brings you here so late?"

Jiang Yan stared coldly at Jiang Zhuo for a while before speaking, "You're going to bring your older brother onto a variety show."

"Ah, this..." Jiang Zhuocangying rubbed his hands together.

"My elder brother has agreed."

Jiang Zhuo's eyes lit up, but before she could even feel happy, Jiang Yan spoke first.

"But I have a condition: you need to write a contingency plan detailing how to care for my older brother, including his diet, daily routine, medication, and emergency procedures. Give it to me tomorrow afternoon."

Jiang Zhuo's eyes widened. "A contingency plan?"

Jiang Yan frowned. "You didn't even have this much preparation before daring to take my older brother out alone?"

Jiang Zhuo opened his mouth, wanting to say that the director had agreed to the conditions, but under Jiang Yan's cold gaze, he swallowed his words back. "Okay, I'll write it for you tomorrow afternoon."

"Hmm." Jiang Yan turned and left.

The next day, Jiang Huai and the others all found out that Jiang Guanqing was going to appear on a variety show with Jiang Zhuo.

"I want to go too." Jiang Ning looked at Jiang Zhuo and strongly volunteered.

Jiang Zhuo refused without hesitation, "No way."

"Why?" Jiang Ning's eyes widened. "If Big Brother goes, I'll go too. I can take care of Big Brother."

Jiang Ting and Jiang Huai echoed each other, saying they also wanted to go.

Jiang Zhuo panicked and quickly objected, "Big brother, the production team only allows us to bring one person, and the list has already been submitted."

"Then I'll sign up alone, I don't need the pay." Jiang Ning was determined to go with her older brother.

"No, I disagree."

The scene was in complete chaos. Jiang Guanqing sighed softly, "Alright, stop making a scene."

Jiang Guanqing looked at Jiang Ning and the others, "Xiao Zhuo invited me first this time. Next time, I'll take you all out to play, okay?"

With their elder brother speaking, Jiang Huai and the others had no choice but to nod.

at this point.

Jiang Ning's eyes darted around, and she moved closer to Jiang Guanqing, looking aggrieved, "Big brother, since you and third brother are both out, can I ask for a few days off to study at home?"

The two brothers, Jiang Huai and Jiang Ting, were still condemning Jiang Zhuo for doing something inhumane when they heard Jiang Ning's words and stiffly tilted their heads.

Jiang Guanqing couldn't help but smile, tapping Jiang Ning's forehead lightly a few times with his fingertips. "Are you really studying at home?"

Jiang Ning wasn't intimidated at all. "Mm!"

Jiang Guanqing knew exactly what Jiang Ning was thinking, and finally nodded in agreement, "Okay, a week at most, I'll tell your teacher then."

"Thank you, brother."

Gong Bolin had just returned from a phone call, radiating a cheerful aura. Money makes the world go round, indeed.