After being universally criticized online, I went viral on military-themed variety shows.

Chapter 717 We came with high spirits but left with low spirits. How about we take a shower together?

After such a hearty dinner, unsurprisingly, everyone, from the guests to the crew, was stuffed without even realizing it.

After a satisfying meal, the post-dinner entertainment continued.

Most of the young people from the village who went to study or work outside the village haven't left yet, so it's the busiest and most lively time in the village. With so many people, the performances that can be put on are naturally more numerous and exciting than at other times.

At first, it was just something the local villagers did for their own amusement.

A young couple took the microphone and sang a sweet love song duet.

Several tall, muscular young men stood shirtless in front of the fire and performed a local dance that combined strength and beauty.

Later on, even the older grandparents were infected by the increasingly lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.

The old man, still vigorous as ever, sent a younger member of the family home to fetch a prop. He drew back the dusty sheath, revealing a large, gleaming sword. He then brandished the sword with shouts and cheers, drawing applause from the crowd.

The elderly women were not to be outdone. One of the sisters picked up the pipa she had learned in her youth, while the other sang a local folk song. The high notes they hit were so powerful that even Guan Jing, a professional singer, couldn't help but stare in astonishment and clap her hands enthusiastically.

Not to mention the viewers in the live stream.

[It really proves the saying: There are many extraordinary people among ordinary people!]

[They usually keep a low profile, and even if you bump into them, you'd just think they were ordinary old men and women. But once they show their skills and start singing, you realize they're all incredibly talented!]

[You really can't underestimate these old men and women; who knows how dashing and charming they were in their youth!]

I finally understand the meaning of the saying, "Everyone is an artist."

I'm a rather superficial person; I just want to watch those young men dance again.

[Haha, I was laughing along with it while watching!]

[I mean, if I brought a bunch of friends along, could we have a welcome ceremony like that? Watching it on screen isn't enough, I want to see it live!]

Do you expect everyone to dance around you?

My sisters understand me!

Hey sis, count me in if you go!

The local villagers are so hospitable, shouldn't the guests also show their appreciation?

[Sister Guan, how about you sing one too!]

When the microphone was handed to Guan Jing, she didn't hesitate. She immediately picked out one of her most popular hits that was upbeat and suitable for the occasion, and started singing it a cappella.

At first, she sang alone, but as she sang the climax, those who knew the song couldn't help but sing along, turning the scene into a mini-concert.

So when Guan Jing finished singing her first song, she was in high spirits. After putting down the microphone and taking a sip of water to moisten her throat, she decided to sing another song.

Several bolder young people stepped forward to invite the guests to join them in dancing a blessing dance around the bonfire.

Jiang Hanying had watched the villagers dance before and felt that she had already learned it, so she confidently accepted the invitation.

He also casually dragged Yuan Chaoyu along.

Yue Zhuo then brought Chi Song with him.

As the guests joined in, and even the backstage staff of the production crew, who were not needed for filming, were pulled in by the enthusiastic villagers to join in as well, the group went from being a little stumbling at the beginning to becoming more and more skilled, bringing the welcome ceremony held in this small village to a climax.

Even the moonlight was generous, its silvery glow illuminating the joyful, smiling faces of those singing and dancing around the bonfire.

[This is wonderful! Just looking at it makes me happy!]

I can't imagine how joyful it would be to actually be in that situation. Sometimes happiness is just that pure!

We came with high spirits, and we left when our spirits were gone!

After such a good laugh and playful time after dinner, there's no need to worry about overeating and indigestion; the food has already been mostly used up without us even realizing it.

The guests walked back to Xunwei Xiaozhu under the moonlight and sat on the soft and comfortable sofas, only then did they feel a little tired.

Yue Zhuo dutifully brought the person back, and before leaving, he didn't forget to mention the arrangements for tomorrow, "There's a morning market in town tomorrow, with many breakfast stalls. We can go to the market for breakfast and stroll around town to buy some food and supplies. If we want to see the sunrise over the lake, we'll have to get up even earlier. We should leave around 7:30 to go to the nearby pier to take a boat. The scenery is best between 8:00 and 8:30."

Guan Jing had been planning to lounge on the sofa a little longer, but upon hearing this, she sat up with a start and raised her hand, "I want to go. I'm going upstairs to wash up and rest now. Chao Yu, Han Ying, Xiao Chi, are you going to see the sunrise?"

Yuan Chaoyu and Chi Song nodded without much hesitation.

If it requires getting up at five or six in the morning to go see it, then forget it.

But seven o'clock is around their usual wake-up time, so there's no harm in going to enjoy it.

Jiang Hanying wanted to shake her head. The sunrise over the lake didn't appeal to her much. She'd rather lie in bed and sleep in a little longer than waste time watching the sunrise, and then head straight to the morning market for breakfast after everyone else had finished watching the sunrise.

Unexpectedly, she met Yue Zhuo's gaze, and her movement of shaking her head froze.

"Sister, Third Grandpa said you definitely won't regret going to see it!"

Jiang Hanying narrowed her eyes upon hearing this. "Your third grandfather specifically asked you to convey this message?"

"Ah."

“Okay,” Jiang Hanying felt that the old man’s words had a hidden meaning, so she immediately changed her mind, “Then I’ll go and take a look.”

"Okay, I'll be here at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Let's go to the dock first, take a boat to watch the sunrise, and then continue by boat to town. It'll be faster than traveling by land."

"It's a word."

After seeing Yue Zhuo off to go home and sleep, the four people who remained at Xunwei Xiaozhu decided not to stay up any longer. They said goodnight to each other and went back to their respective rooms.

Although they were going to get up early tomorrow morning to take a boat to watch the sunrise, Jiang Hanying and Yuan Chaoyu both tacitly agreed to let Guan Jing go wash up first.

Guan Jing didn't refuse them either; she could have washed her hair in that time.

Yuan Chaoyu stood at the door and called out to Jiang Hanying, who lived next door and was about to enter the house, "Who goes first?"

Jiang Hanying turned her head back, thought for a second, and suggested sincerely, "I think the bathroom is quite spacious. Why don't we go together and rub each other's backs?"

Yuan Chaoyu nearly choked.

After her face twitched slightly, she said, "No need, you go ahead and wash your face. Just let me know when you're done."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I have everything you have, and I don't have what you don't."

"Who's embarrassed? I'm..."

"Then why don't you dare shower with me?"

"I'm not afraid...we'll shower together then!"

"Okay, I'll call you when Sister Guan is finished washing up."

Viewers in the live stream who could only hear the conversation but couldn't see the screen: "..."

Ugh, is this something they can even listen to?