Upon entering the cathedral, the seven of them, with unspoken understanding, saw the seats not far away and walked in that direction in unison. Zhang Han and Yi Xing sat on the side, while the five older sisters sat in the middle. Finally, they could get some good rest. (Image in comments)
Even if they wanted to visit attractions, they needed sufficient physical strength. Sitting on the chairs, everyone closed their eyes as the sunlight filtered through the glass, evenly illuminating them. They quietly enjoyed the momentary peace and warmth.
Zheng Peipei and Zhang Kaili felt they had rested enough, so they stood up, ready to explore the interior classics and appreciate art in other areas.
"Kaili and I are going for a stroll. Does anyone want to come with us?" the former gently asked those around her.
"Big Sister, I'll go with you," Xu Qing and Li Feier also opened their eyes at this moment and stood up with them.
"I won't go, I'll wait for you here," Yi Xing pondered for a moment but still declined her invitation. He had no interest in these things, let alone appreciating them. Resting here was quite nice.
"Alright, then you stay here and don't wander off, so we don't have to look for you later."
"Okay," he nodded in agreement.
In the end, only Yi Xing was left sitting on the chair, resting with his eyes closed. Everyone else had gone to look around. This still didn't change his mind; he sat there, going his own way. If it weren't for the cameras filming, he would have wanted to lie down and rest for a bit. He was truly too tired.
When everyone emerged from the cathedral, the sun was gradually setting. It was time to replenish some energy. They casually found a restaurant nearby and were about to order when a staff member from the program team popped out, saying they needed to conduct an interview. Yi Xing was called outside first.
"You can interview me, but help me order a sandwich or a burger, and I guarantee I'll answer with the effect you're looking for," he said, seeing Director Liao as he stepped out. He walked to the opposite side of the table, sat down, and made his preemptive offer.
He was truly too hungry. He had barely eaten anything in the morning and had been rushing all the way, without stopping. His stomach was already empty. If they really got him something to eat, giving some misleading answers wouldn't be out of the question.
"You said it!"
"I said it."
Director Liao's lips curved slightly upward, and he gestured to a staff member nearby, telling him to buy something to eat. Later, through editing, they could make it seem like these were bought with the budget.
A short while later, a burger and a sandwich appeared on the table. Yi Xing reached out to take them, but Director Liao quickly pulled them away, saying, "These will all be yours once you answer the questions I want to ask."
"Okay, ask away!"
"Are you satisfied with today's journey?"
"Not very satisfied. It felt like we were constantly looking at people and rushing, and I didn't learn any new knowledge."
"Then are you satisfied with the guide's performance?"
"Also not very satisfied. Brother Han is a bit too frugal. He saves money just for the sake of saving money. I don't think it's necessary to do that. Regardless of saving money or not, isn't traveling for enjoyment? Everyone having a good time, that's the most important thing." Yi Xing, bribed by food, gave answers completely different from the morning.
Director Liao, hearing these answers, beamed with joy. Finally, he didn't have to worry about editing those clips or deliberately creating conflicts. Now he had all of this. Would it also apply to the others?
"Any other questions? If not, I'm going in."
"No, no more. Please call Zhang Han out for me."
"Okay."
Yi Xing, having answered, walked back in with the burger and sandwich. Zhang Han's eyes widened when he saw him and he quickly asked, "Xiao Xing, where did you get those from?"
"It's a secret for now, Brother Han. It's your turn for the interview next."
Zhang Han stood up from his seat and brushed past him. At that moment, Yi Xing whispered, "When you're interviewed, remember to negotiate. You'll get unexpected rewards."
No one who makes a name for themselves in the entertainment industry is a fool. He immediately knew the food was provided by the program team and understood what he needed to do next.
Sure enough, when Zhang Han returned from outside, he not only had the same items as Yi Xing but also an extra cup of coffee. Then he called Li Feier out and informed her of the source of the items in her hand in the same way.
Twenty minutes later, the entire Hua Shao Group had finished their interviews, and the table was filled with various dishes, almost all provided by the program team. Only a small portion was ordered by themselves. Of course, if you can take advantage, you should take full advantage.
As for whether the words spoken would affect the relationships between them, there was no need to worry about that. It had already been clarified during the meal. Today's victory belonged to the Hua Shao Group.
Director Liao watched the seven people in the restaurant happily sharing food and occasionally chuckling. He immediately realized he had been tricked and laughed in anger. Just as he was about to go in and forcibly add all these foods to their bill, a remark from his assistant beside him suddenly enlightened him.
"Director, actually, we don't necessarily have to find conflicts among them, do we? Conflicts can also be between the Hua Shao Group and the program team."
"Excellent, excellent. You're quite talented, young man. So tell me, how should we turn the tables now?"
"For the next city, we'll book their hotel for them and deduct it directly from their funds. Director, what do you think of this plan?"
"That works. Anything else?"
"Yes..."
The seven people eating were completely unaware of what kind of encounters awaited them in the upcoming journey. Food provided by the program team was indeed more satisfying. After eating their fill, they headed to Castel Sant'Angelo, their last attraction for the day. (Image in comments)
Liu Tao had been to Castel Sant'Angelo before. She introduced its historical background to the others, found the best spot for photos, and handed her camera to the accompanying photographer, asking him for a favor.
Why was this place considered the most suitable? Because the surroundings were full of people taking pictures with cameras, and their equipment was not much different from what the program team brought. After striking their poses, they took their last group photo of the day.
They boarded the return sightseeing bus, arrived back near the Colosseum, and walked along the path they had taken earlier. Half an hour later, they returned to the hotel lobby. Realizing there were still six floors to climb, Yi Xing sighed, reluctantly accepting the fact.
"Sisters, after you've showered, shall we have a meeting together?"
"Oh, Xiao Xing, you have something to announce," Xu Qing said with a smile. She had a very good impression of this caring younger brother.
"Sort of. We need to discuss how to use the money later."
"Hahaha, alright."