I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

The living room fell silent for a moment, then Jiang Yunyou was the first to burst out laughing:

"Hahahaha, your entrance was quite impressive."

"Absolutely," Su Yanhuan said, smoothing her hair with a smug look on her face.

"Although I am temporarily unable to walk, my restless heart still yearns for freedom."

After she finished speaking, her gaze swept around the room, finally landing on Shu Zi, and she winked at her:

"Sister Zizi, look! How's my outfit?"

Shu Zi looked her up and down, gave her a thumbs up, and nodded with approval.

"Sure, we've even arranged a special seat, and it's an all-terrain off-road vehicle, quite impressive."

Upon hearing this, Su Yanhuan raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with smugness: "Want it? You can have it too!"

Shu Zi immediately waved her hand, her expression clearly showing her refusal: "Don't curse me!"

Su Yanhuan: "?"

Shu Zi added with a serious expression, "My legs just told me that they can still be used for now and don't need to retire early."

Su Yanhuan: "..."

[Su Yanhuan: I finally have my own car, aren't you even a little envious?]

[Shuzi: My legs say they don't want to retire yet]

These two are never on the same wavelength, but I love watching them talk.

"OiOiOi——"

Director Liu made some noise at just the right moment to draw everyone's attention back:

"Alright, let's get down to business. Today's mission requires us to go out. Considering Comrade Su Yanhuan's current physical condition, the mission for Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan's group will be simpler."

"Does everyone have any objections?"

The crowd shook their heads.

Director Liu nodded and glanced at the list:

"Jiang Yunyou and Su Yanhuan are in one group. You two go to the town's craft workshop to experience pottery. You can do it sitting down, it doesn't require much physical effort, and you can take your finished product home with you."

Jiang Yunyou clapped his hands: "Great! This is great!"

Su Yanhuan looked indignant: "Damn it, thanks to me, you've profited again!"

Jiang Yunyou clasped his hands in a fist and bowed solemnly, saying, "Elder brother, please accept my bow."

Su Yanhuan sat upright in her wheelchair, waved her hand, and said calmly, "Rise."

Director Liu: "..."

He watched the two of them singing in unison, remained silent for two seconds, his lips twitched, and he decided to ignore them and continue reading:

"Shen Yihuai and Han Jingxue are in a group. Your task is to go to the old street in the town to explore the local food scene, try at least five kinds of snacks, give your evaluation, and finally select the three you think are the best to recommend to the production team."

He paused, then added, "It's one serving for two people."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shu Zi stared wide-eyed at Director Liu with an incredulous expression:

"Has the production team become so poor that they can't even afford to buy my senior a snack?"

"Director Liu, if you're short on funds, just say so. If it's really impossible, I'll personally sponsor you. Don't make my senior sister share food with others; it's too embarrassing."

Director Liu was stunned for two seconds by her words, then immediately replied, "With limited funds, thrift is the best policy."

Shu Zi turned to look at Gu Yan, about to speak, when Director Liu, as if anticipating her prediction, quickly added:

"Just today, and only for this limited task."

Shu Zi: "..."

She swallowed her words, remained silent for two seconds, then turned to look at Han Jingxue, her expression serious and her tone heavy:

"Senior sister, I'm sorry to have to make you suffer. After we finish recording this episode, I'll treat you to a whole street of food, without him."

As she spoke, she gestured with her lip towards Shen Yihuai.

Han Jingxue smiled helplessly.

Shen Yihuai, standing next to Gu Yan, glanced at him with a meaningful look in his eyes, as if to say, "Your wife is a bit slow-witted. She doesn't even understand this. Are you any good?"

Gu Yan met his gaze, his expression unchanged, picked up the water in front of him and took a leisurely sip, as if he didn't understand.

He smiled, his gaze falling on Shu Zi, and raised an eyebrow.

She wasn't unaware; she was clearly doing it on purpose.

[Shu Zi: My senior sister can't stand being wronged, not even for a single penny]

[Director Liu: Budget is limited, so thrift is essential. Shu Zi: I'll pay. Director Liu: ...]

[Hahahaha, Shen Yihuai's look is hilarious! What is he trying to say to Gu Yan? (doge)]

[Gu Yan: Whatever my wife says is right, don't look at me like that.]

Director Liu, oblivious to the unspoken tension between the two, glanced down at the list in his hand and continued:

"Fang Yutong and Yu Shize's group, you need to go to three places to take photos. The locations will be unlocked one by one. The first location will be given to you when you get on the bus."

After Director Liu finished speaking, his gaze fell on Shu Zi and Gu Yan, and he cleared his throat: "As for the two of you—"

Shu Zi immediately raised her hand, her tone more decisive than a supermarket shopping frenzy: "Director Liu, let's use the task-free card."

Director Liu: "..."

He maintained his smile: "Teacher Shu, these task exemption cards were collected with great difficulty. Are you just going to use them up like this? Don't you feel bad about wasting them?"

Shu Zi remained unfazed: "I don't mind. Use it when you need to. Saving it up won't earn interest."

Director Liu wasn't giving up. He leaned forward slightly, his tone carrying a hint of coaxing:

"Didn't any of you hear what today's task is? What if it's simple and easy? Like, just watering the flowers in the garden, feeding the fish, or something—"

Shu Zi interrupted him, her expression serious: "I dare not listen. What if I get tempted? Then all our savings on the card will be wasted."

Director Liu: "..."

[Hahahaha, saving it up won't earn interest, Shuzi, you really know how to manage money!]

Director Liu's expression clearly showed that he was panicked.

[No-task card: I didn't expect to be on duty so quickly]

[Director Liu: A whole bunch of nonsense. Shu Zi: I'm not listening.]

[Director Liu: I have never seen such an unyielding guest.]

[Hahahaha, what a logical genius! You won't be moved if you don't listen, my friend, you're absolutely right!]

He was momentarily speechless, then decided to try a different strategy:

"In that case, your task is to visit a nearby manor, shoot some footage, like a spring outing. You can just participate and go through the motions."

"Keep the no-mission card for later, just in case there are any more troublesome missions later on."

Shu Zi looked at him, her tone firm:

"No need, today is just right. We can go on a spring outing anytime, but I'm itching to use the no-task card."

Director Liu: "..."

What the hell are you itchy about?!

He took a deep breath and unleashed his final trump card:

"Teacher Shu, look, all the other groups have gone out, and only the two of you are left in the villa. How boring!"

"How about we go out for a walk? The scenery at today's mission location is pretty good, and I heard there are some popular swings there, perfect for taking photos!"

Shu Zi shook her head, her face saying, "You don't need to waste your breath."

"Director Liu, I worked as an assistant at the company for half a day yesterday, and I'm very tired. I want to rest today."

She paused, then added, "It's legal, compliant, and a normal rest."

Director Liu opened his mouth, then closed it again, finally sighing and slumping his shoulders.

"Alright, alright, whatever you want. The mission exemption card is active, but today you can only move around within the villa area and can't go out."

He paused, then asked tentatively, his voice tinged with a final struggle:

"So...should we reconsider?"