The longed-for village system

Chapter 112 Man, you're so pitiful!
"Huh? Teacher Huang, how did you know?" Peng Peng looked at Huang Shi in confusion.

“It’s a very simple deduction! We’ve invited Xiao Chen before, even the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture invited him to record a song, but he didn’t go. But this time Xiao Chen wants to leave the village. What else could he do besides see Xiao Gu’s parents that would make him leave the village?”

Pengpeng and his sister both thought Teacher Huang's reasoning was reasonable, and they turned their questioning gazes to Chen Qing, wanting to hear his answer in person.

Chen Qing wasn't surprised by Teacher Huang's deduction of his purpose for the trip. The old fox's reputation was well-deserved, so he didn't hide anything and nodded in response, "Yes! After all, she ran away with the daughter they raised with such difficulty. I should go and see her parents and give them an explanation."

"Xiao Gu's new drama will be finished filming next Wednesday or Thursday, and I'll have a few days off, which is perfect for me to go back to her hometown with her."

Upon Chen Qing's personal admission, Teacher He, Teacher Huang, Peng Peng, and his sister all sent their blessings immediately.

"Looks like we should prepare some red envelopes when we get back this time." After saying this, Teacher He instructed Chen Qing, "If you need any help, just give us a call anytime. We're all your family, so don't be shy."

Having been married before, Huang Shi understood all too well how complicated marriage could be. Moreover, Chen Qing, an orphan, had no one around to help him or remind him of the precautions. His friends would definitely have to step in.

"After Xiao Chen sets the wedding date, he can call me and Teacher He. I'll ask your sister-in-law to go shopping with you then," Huang Shi added, conveying his stance.

"I've reserved my best man spot at Brother Chen's wedding! Just let me know if you need anything, and I'll be there whenever you call."

"Brother Chen, although I don't know much about it, please let me know if there's anything I can help you with."

Pengpeng and his sister also quickly expressed their opinions, saying that as the younger brother and sister, they should definitely be enthusiastic about their brother's wedding.

Chen Qing was naturally very touched by their enthusiasm; it was truly rare to make such close friends in this complex society.

"Yes! Thank you. I will definitely let you know if I need anything."

Chen Qing didn't stand on ceremony with them. Since they treated him sincerely as friends, it would be beneath him to be hypocritical and polite. Besides, he really needed their help with this matter.

A groomsman is definitely needed for the wedding procession. Although Peng Peng isn't handsome, he's still a well-known actor and one of the candidates for the next generation of Best Actor.

My younger sister is pretty and cute; we'll definitely need her help to entertain guests.

Teacher Huang's seat as the officiant has already been reserved, and the couple will definitely need to help with many details of the wedding.

As for Teacher He, he is a ready-made wedding emcee. He will definitely be responsible for handling and completing all the procedures of the wedding. All four of them are indispensable.

Of course, if possible, he would prefer a simple wedding, ideally a destination wedding, with a honeymoon in Manyuan Village, Xishuangbanna, which would save money and effort.

If the system allows you to go out, you could also take a trip abroad; that would show more sincerity and be more romantic.

Hearing the noise, Lao Wang came in from outside and congratulated Chen Qing, saying, "Xiao Chen, on behalf of the program team, I congratulate you on your marriage. Remember to tell us when you get married, and we will definitely give you a big red envelope."

"Okay, I'll definitely remember your big red envelopes."

Amidst everyone's blessings, Chen Qing saw off Teacher He and the other three. After that, Lao Wang and the others, having finished packing up, also drove away from the Mushroom House, leaving him alone once again.

The next morning, Chen finished washing up but didn't start making handicrafts. Today marked his 70th day in Manyuan Village, and it was also the time for him to draw system rewards. "System, drawing skills."

This time there was no chance to specify a skill, so he could only pray for a good one; the best he could hope for was the cooking skill.

He doesn't urgently need other skills right now, and they're optional, but he really needs cooking skills, otherwise he'll be living on instant noodles for the next few days.

However, life is full of disappointments. So, even if he's lucky enough to draw the skill he needs every time, he might miss out this time.

"Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Master Painter skill."

What's the use of painting? Staying cooped up in this village, this skill offers him absolutely no help; it's barely better than nothing!

Over the next few days, Chen Qing moved between the old house, the mushroom house, and the fields. Of course, his staple food was still the miserable instant noodles. When he really craved them, he would borrow an electric scooter to go to the nearby market to eat a bowl of noodles to satisfy his craving.

Of course, he also used the flour from the Mushroom House. He originally thought he had gained a little talent for making noodles after transmigrating, but in the end, it turned into water that was poured into the trash can.

"cough!"

As Chen Qing ate the instant noodles in his hand, he sighed slightly. As a transmigrator with millions of dollars, living like this was truly unique. Fortunately, he could leave the village and have some fun tomorrow afternoon, and then he could eat as many as he wanted.

He didn't notice a figure quietly entering the courtyard behind him, who saw him sighing and looking pitiful, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Zhao Xiaogu and Chen Qing had originally planned to meet in Hunan the next night, but because the filming progressed a bit faster, they finished work last night. So they booked a flight to Xishuangbanna early this morning to give their husbands a surprise.

She never expected to see the man all alone when she got home, pitifully eating instant noodles. She was now completely certain that the man couldn't cook, and that the noodles last time were thanks to Chef Huang.

"Why is this gentleman sighing? Is he feeling lonely and empty?" Zhao Xiaogu teased Chen Qing.

Hearing the familiar voice, Chen Qing turned around in surprise. Seeing the familiar and lovely girl opposite him with a happy expression, he put down the tasteless instant noodles in his hand, stood up, and said, "Why did you come here? Aren't you supposed to be filming today?"

Zhao Xiaogu also took a few steps forward and threw herself into Chen Qing's arms. After acting coquettishly, she replied, "How would I know if someone is honest or not if I don't sneak over here? Would they secretly keep other women at home behind my back?"

"Hehe! I just didn't expect you to be so miserable! You're eating instant noodles when Teacher Huang and Teacher He aren't around! You could have eaten out!"

Zhao Xiaogu was also a little puzzled as to why Chen Qing stayed in Manyuan Village and didn't go out. Although he couldn't be considered rich, he certainly had a few million yuan to travel around, but he just wouldn't go anywhere.

If it weren't for the special circumstances requiring him to go home with her to meet her parents, Zhao Xiaogu felt that Chen Qing definitely wouldn't have gone anywhere.

"Sigh! There's nothing I can do! I can't cook, and I'm too old for that now, plus my status is a bit special, so I'm too embarrassed to go to other people's houses for meals. I can only make do with some instant noodles."

Chen Qing's tone was full of helplessness. This was probably the price of growing up. When he was little, he could just go into any restaurant and mooch a meal. Now, he might have the desire, but he didn't have the face to.

(End of this chapter)