Chapter 32: You’re the Older Sister Here

Li Fan still stuck to her opinion: “I just think health is more important than career. Only by taking care of your body can you give your best to your work and present a perfect performance to the audience.”

【This must be the difference between a pampered wife and a career-obsessed woman.】

【Her condition seems fine though. What exactly is Li Fan worrying about?】

【You expect some third-rate celebrity to give practical advice?】

【Honestly, I’d rather support Shen Yuwan, an independent woman, than someone who gave up her career to marry right after graduation.】

Yu Huan felt a warm surge in her heart and looked up at Li Fan again.

Li Fan was very pretty, but Yu Huan’s impression of her had always been that she was modest and kept a low profile.

She was really different.

Anyone else with such a beautiful face would have used this opportunity to gain fans.

Yu Huan chuckled and shook her head. “I have an audition tomorrow that I can’t skip. It’s already set. By the way, where are you from, Li Fan?”

“Yancheng.”

“What a coincidence! I live in Yancheng too. After you finish filming this show, come hang out with me.”

Li Fan paused, then nodded.

“Sure.”

The two exchanged contact information.

A little while later, Ren Xuan came over to interrupt their chat.

“This afternoon’s activity is fruit picking! Even though it’s cloudy, everyone still needs to wear sunscreen, okay? After riding the tour cart for 700 meters into the orchard, you’ll go up the hill. There’s a large fruit orchard there with pomegranates, yellow peaches, and mangoes. At the foot of the hill, there’s a vineyard and a watermelon patch. Today, we’re achieving fruit freedom. Pick whatever you like and enjoy the countryside vibe!”

Hearing that, Li Fan was indeed a bit tempted.

She geared up—hat and mask, sun-protective clothing with long arm sleeves underneath.

Ruan Li: “…You’re going overboard. It’s cloudy outside.”

Li Fan glanced at her. “I have a slight UV allergy. Too much sun gives me rashes.”

Ruan Li pouted, “How strong can UV rays be in this weather? You’re just being dramatic.”

The tour cart only took them to the foot of the hill. They had to walk the rest of the way.

The slope wasn’t steep, and there was a paved road, so it wasn’t difficult to climb.

But Ruan Li, ever the fashionista, had worn high heels and quickly began to struggle.

“I can’t do this. My feet hurt!”

Li Fan didn’t even turn her head, her cold demeanor making Ruan Li want to cry.

“Li Fan-jie, my feet really hurt!”

Li Fan: “…Didn’t I tell you not to wear shoe lifts?”

Ruan Li flushed. “I’m not! These are just high heels!”

Li Fan glanced at her feet. They really were.

So she’s not even pretending anymore.

“You’ve barely walked and you’re complaining already. Drama queen.”

Ruan Li: “…” She suspected Li Fan had a vengeful streak, but had no proof.

“Li Fan-jie, can I switch shoes with you? You wear size 37 too.”

Li Fan scoffed, “I’ve tolerated you long enough. We’re both 23, right? I was born in May and you in March—you’re the older sister here!”

Ruan Li’s eyes widened. Just two months older—what’s the big deal?

Li Fan looked at her with disdain. “Don’t think being short and flat-chested lets you act cute.”

Ruan Li: “…That’s a personal attack! If you don’t want to switch, fine—but don’t insult me!”

【Hahahaha what kind of chaotic duo is this?】

【I usually don’t ship CPs, but I’m kind of shipping these two. Maybe they should just be together.】

【Li Fan never indulges Ruan Li, and Ruan Li never learns. She keeps throwing herself into the line of fire.】

Ruan Li looked utterly resentful, mentally drawing curses toward Li Fan.

Gu Lanyi tried to offer comfort: “Lili, I also wear size 37. Want to switch with me?”

But the emotionally-challenged, tactless brat stabbed her instead: “Miss Gu, foot odor is contagious.”

Gu Lanyi’s face stiffened. She shouldn’t have opened her mouth!

Let her suffer!

【Hahahahaha is Ruan Li’s emotional intelligence in the negatives?】

【She’s my comedy goldmine today.】

【Okay, no need to keep reminding me that Gu Lanyi has foot odor, though.】

They finally reached mid-hill, where the fruit trees came into view.

Clusters of juicy pomegranates hung from the trees—visually pleasing and tempting.

Ren Xuan handed out baskets and scissors to everyone.

“Pick whatever you like, but no wasting!”

Li Fan planned to pick just three large pomegranates—one for juicing, and two as gifts for Chen Ji, who would be arriving tomorrow.

006: 【What about the big villain? No pomegranates for him?】

Li Fan: 【Gu Lanyi can give him some, can’t she?】

006: 【Why are you giving any to Chen Ji? Trying to get him killed faster?】

Li Fan rolled her eyes. 【It’s just a gesture. If I ever get divorced, I might spend a spring fling with a guy who’s willing to spend tens of millions on his girlfriend. Not a bad backup.】

006: 【Oh, please. You don’t want the refined scumbag; you want the millions! He’s already promised his mom he’ll go on blind dates during break. He’s not waiting for your divorce.】

Li Fan wasn’t discouraged. She’d just see it as soothing his broken heart after getting cheated on.

She had barely picked one pomegranate when she turned around and saw that Ruan Li’s basket was almost full.

“So many? Can you finish them?”

Ruan Li patted her chest. “Juicing. I can eat them all. I’m also planning to order a few boxes for a fan giveaway. Want in? Oh wait, you don’t have that many fans.”

Li Fan: “…”

After pomegranates, they moved to the peach orchard.

The yellow peaches here were juicy and sweet with no sourness—Li Fan even considered buying a few boxes to take home.

She picked a few and was about to head deeper into the orchard when she spotted an old man emerging from somewhere, holding a sickle.

The sickle glinted coldly—it looked sharp.

Li Fan wasn’t sure if she was imagining it, but the blade seemed to have some dried stains on it—like old blood.

The old man was hunched over, wearing a bamboo hat, making it hard to see his face.

“There are bigger, sweeter peaches over there,” he said. “There’s also a vineyard down that way. I can take you there.”

Shen Yuwan and Liang Kang, walking hand in hand, came over.

“Perfect! I was just thinking about picking grapes—I’m not into peaches.”

Gu Lanyi nodded. “Me too. Let’s go.”

Lin Luqing and her daughter also wanted to pick grapes. Cheng Huan followed them.

006: 【Don’t go! He’s not a good person. There’s a village at the foot of that hill hiding a bunch of people like him.】

Li Fan’s expression hardened. 【He’s a human trafficker?】

006: 【Pretty much. If you’re good-looking, you’re sold. If not, you’re sent to the border for organ harvesting. That old guy’s name is Chen Abo. He was born with one eye and has a twisted personality. He even sold his own son and daughter-in-law. His son was born deformed, so he was sold for his organs. His daughter-in-law was someone he abducted from another region. After forcing her to bear a grandson, he sold her too. He’s a complete maniac!】

Li Fan felt a chill run down her spine—especially when Chen Abo looked up and his one eye stared directly at her, making her break out in goosebumps.