Chapter 86: Ch 86: Dawn Wake-ups and Petty Revenge
Chapter 86: Ch 86: Dawn Wake-ups and Petty Revenge
The villa was still wrapped in the hush of early morning, the sky outside a deep, velvety blue slowly lightening with the first hints of dawn. PD Xu Cui and his small team slipped through the front door as quietly as possible, their footsteps soft on the polished floors.
They moved with deliberate care, determined not to wake any of the guests and spoil the surprise wake-up segment they had planned. PD Xu Cui gestured to one of the cameramen already filming. "Go, go," he whispered, his voice barely above a breath.
The barrage was quieter than usual at this hour, with only a fraction of the usual viewers online. Still, even with fewer people, the chat remained as lively and chaotic as ever.
[Morning owl here. I’m so glad that I actually woke up and saw this LMAO]
[LMAO me too. I was so shocked that they were already filming at this time.]
[Poor late viewers though, they won’t see this LMAO]
[That’s not true, I think? I think the production team will make a recap of this later.]
[Oh, that’s a shame then.]
[Hey, look on the bright side. We’ll see the full segment of it live, while the others will see just tidbits of it.]
[Oh.. that’s true.... Thanks!]
As the barrage buzzed with anticipation for whatever this segment had in store, PD Xu Cui and his team crept down the hallway toward Su Wanyan and Mo Xingxue’s room. But as they passed the living room, they froze in stunned silence. "You guys are already awake?!" PD Xu Cui exclaimed in shock, his mouth literally hanging open.
The three people calmly sitting on the sofa—Su Wanyan, Mo Xingxue, and Shen Guoxing—turned to look at him. Seeing his comically surprised expression, Su Wanyan and Mo Xingxue let out soft chuckles. Shen Guoxing burst into giggles. "Grandpa, flies will come in your mouth," she said between laughs, covering her mouth with her small hands.
PD Xu Cui snapped out of his reverie, hurriedly closing his mouth and closing the distance between them. "When did you all wake up?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief and defeat.
Mo Xingxue smiled kindly at him. "Me and the children woke up around 6 AM," she replied. She glanced at Su Wanyan and gestured toward her. "While she woke up around 5 AM, no?" Mo Xingxue asked. Su Wanyan nodded in confirmation.
"Yeah, I woke up at 5 AM," Su Wanyan said kindly, letting out a bright smile. "I was also the one who woke them up," she added, puffing out her chest with a touch of pride at her accomplishment.
In response, the corner of PD Xu Cui’s mouth twitched rapidly. He then reached out, held Su Wanyan’s head, and started ruffling her hair vigorously. "You ruined my surprise!" he said fiercely, though there was no real bite in his tone.
"Ouch!" Su Wanyan yelled in exaggerated pain, though in reality she was just acting to let PD Xu Cui believe he was really doing something to her.
After thoroughly messing up Su Wanyan’s hair, PD Xu Cui let out a satisfied huff and put his hands on his waist. Su Wanyan sighed and attempted to fix her ruined hair. Mo Xingxue and Shen Guoxing laughed at the antics of the two, while little Mo Yan continued sleeping peacefully in her mother’s arms.
PD Xu Cui sighed again and looked at the four of them. "Looks like you guys are already ready," he said, taking in their outfits with a mix of surprise and approval.
Su Wanyan was wearing a white open-collar linen shirt that revealed her pale, prominent collarbone. For her bottoms, she had on comfortable beige trousers that accentuated her long legs.
This time, she had yet again skipped her contacts and wore her usual golden-rimmed glasses, which sat perfectly on her refined face. Her shoes were simple yet stylish brown loafers.
PD Xu Cui then turned his gaze to Mo Xingxue, who was wearing a champagne silk slip dress that hugged her elegant figure. To ward off the morning chill, she had draped a soft white shawl over her shoulders and neck. Diamond earrings sparkled in her ears, making her shine like a jewel in the soft light. Her shoes were delicate gold heels that added a touch of glamour to her look.
If Su Wanyan’s outfit gave off a simple, comfortable vibe, Mo Xingxue’s ensemble radiated rich elegance. The contrast between them was striking yet oddly complementary, creating a beautiful harmony.
PD Xu Cui shook his head fondly, then looked at his angelic elder granddaughter. Shen Guoxing was wearing a stylish white polo that made her already pale but beautiful skin stand out even more. For her bottoms, she had on beige-colored tailored shorts similar to Su Wanyan’s.
At that, PD Xu Cui smiled and shook his head in amusement. His angelic granddaughter also had a mini binocular hanging around her neck, looking ready for an adventurous mission. She carried a small canvas satchel, adding to the little explorer vibe.
For her shoes, she wore comfortable white loafers. Seeing Shen Guoxing like this, PD Xu Cui couldn’t help but swoon. "Haiya, no one could ever surpass your coolness, Xing’er," he said, patting her head gently.
Shen Guoxing smiled at the praise and even snuggled closer to his hand. "Hehe," she let out, a satisfied smile on her face. After a few minutes of PD Xu Cui just praising her, Shen Guoxing hopped down and showed off her meimei. "Look, Grandpa," she said, gesturing to Mo Yan, "my meimei is literally the cutest!" Shen Guoxing said excitedly. PD Xu Cui nodded enthusiastically in agreement.
Their angelic, sleeping Mo Yan was wearing a cute champagne tulle dress, looking like a miniature version of Mo Xingxue—but in a much cuter and more approachable way.
Just then, as if sensing the comparison, Mo Xingxue squinted her eyes at PD Xu Cui. "What were you thinking just now, PD?" she asked.
PD Xu Cui immediately shook his head. "Oh, it’s nothing. I was just.." he said, trying to come up with an excuse.
"Just?" Mo Xingxue pressed, not letting him off the hook. PD Xu Cui felt his back go cold.
He looked at the sleeping baby and his mind lit up. "I was just thinking about Mo Yan’s accessory," he said, awkwardly laughing.
Mo Xingxue squinted her eyes again, prompting him to continue. "Look, isn’t her golden bow headband so cute?" PD Xu Cui said, hurriedly walking to Mo Yan’s side to "admire" the masterpiece closer.
PD Xu Cui still felt Mo Xingxue’s burning gaze on him and silently wiped the sweat from his brow. "O-oh~" he let out, "she’s wearing such cute cream baby flats," he added, looking cautiously at Mo Xingxue’s reaction.
In response, Mo Xingxue finally let down her suspicions and smiled at him kindly. "Yeah, she is," she said, the scrutiny leaving her face completely.
PD Xu Cui let out a sigh of relief and immediately looked at his watch. "Oh-oh~" he let out, "looks like it’s time to wake the other guests," he said, already walking away. "I’ll talk to you guys later, okay?" he added, practically running for his life.
Su Wanyan let out a soft chuckle, shaking her head at PD Xu Cui’s antics. Meanwhile, the barrage was also laughing at the scene.
[LMAO! That’s what you get for thinking bad about our goddess, PD.]
[BUT DAMN, MO XINGXUE’S INTUITION IS GREAT!]
[Fr, maybe it’s because she’s been in the entertainment industry for years.]
[Yeah, she might’ve acquired the OP skill "Reading People From Their Expression"]
[LMAO, THAT’S TRUE!]
[All this analysis, but all I can think about is why PD Xu Cui looked like he was a doting father that was scolded by his beloved but scary daughter?]
[When you put it that way....]
[WAIT, YOU RIGHT!]
As the viewers got sidetracked again, the four of them remained sitting on the sofa, simply enjoying the peaceful morning once more—unaware of the kind of mess two particular trouble magnets guests in the show would soon make.
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Meanwhile, PD Xu Cui let out a long sigh of relief as he stepped away from Su Wanyan and Mo Xingxue’s room. Phew, that was a close call, he murmured under his breath, wiping a bead of sweat from his brow.
Remembering that the cameras were still rolling, he quickly straightened his collar, cleared his throat, and put on his usual energetic persona. He moved to the first doo —Han Jiho and Zhao Yichen’s room—and knocked loudly. "Wake up!" PD Xu Cui yelled down the hallway, his voice echoing through the quiet villa.
No matter how hard he knocked, the door remained stubbornly closed. PD Xu Cui sighed again and tried once more, banging on the door with renewed vigor. "Wake up!"
Finally, the door clicked open. Han Jiho emerged in his pajamas, rubbing his eyes and stifling a yawn. "What’s wrong, PD?" he asked, his voice soft and lacking its usual sarcastic edge.
PD Xu Cui smiled, satisfied. "Wake Zhao Yichen up. We have to leave in thirty minutes," he instructed, already turning away and ignoring Han Jiho’s shocked protests. Han Jiho scratched his head in confusion and reluctantly went to rouse the heavy sleeper.
Meanwhile, PD Xu Cui had already moved on to the second door—Song Meiyu and Qin Yuran’s room. Just like before, he knocked loudly, practically banging on the wood. "Wake up!" he shouted, a mischievous laugh escaping him. This time, he didn’t have to wait long.
Song Meiyu opened the door, looking slightly disheveled. "Yes, PD?" she asked, her voice even more softer than usual.
PD Xu Cui smiled brightly. "We’re leaving in thirty minutes. Prepare now," he ordered, already striding toward the final room.
"Eh?" Song Meiyu let out in surprise. "PD, wait!" she called after him, but he simply waved her off without looking back. Song Meiyu sighed and glanced behind her. Qin Yuran lay sprawled on the bed, exhausted beyond relief. "I shouldn’t have tempted her to do that," Song Meiyu murmured, shaking her head fondly as she walked back to the bed, holding her aching waist.
Meanwhile, PD Xu Cui had reached Lin Xuanyu and Gu Chengze’s room. Just as he raised his hand to knock, he paused. Should I just let them be? He thought, a petty spark of revenge flickering for his angelic granddaughter. A small, satisfied smirk crossed his face as he turned away without knocking.
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LMAO, I POSTED THIS SHI SO LATE! I may not be able to reply to y’alls reply rn, as I’m already headed to bed. BUT! I will read it tomorrow, so feel free to comment whatever y’all want. DON’T BE SHY! I DON’T BITE!
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LMAO, I STILL ENDED UP REPLYING TO ALL OF IT! See? I don’t bite at all~