In the end, Wang Xiang still compromised.
There was no other way; if he didn't compromise, it might start raining fish.
Wang Xiang was mainly worried about what would happen if Togekiss didn't aim properly and dropped a fish directly on his head.
However, at this moment, everyone who had finally defeated the production team was gathered around two half-meter-long large fish.
“Is anyone brave enough to gut a fish?” Huang Xiaochu asked.
Mu Li: “I only eat fish.”
Zhang Xiaoyang: “Wow, Master, look, its eyes seem to be looking at me!”
He Lin: “I feel like if they get any bigger, they might eat me.”
Zhang Xiaofeng: “...”
Eventually, everyone's gaze turned to Peng Xiaochang.
Peng Xiaochang swallowed, looking troubled, and tentatively said, “How about I give it a try?”
“Then I'll leave it to you, Brother.” Mu Li patted Peng Xiaochang's shoulder, encouraging him, “Brother, I can tell you can do it. This fish suits you well.”
As dusk fell, the sun gradually approached the sea level, and under the orange-red sunlight, the entire ocean seemed to be on fire.
“It's so beautiful!” Zhang Xiaofeng couldn't help but exclaim as she looked at the sea.
“It's indeed beautiful.” Mu Li also felt a little emotional. “It's been a long time since I've seen such a beautiful sunset.”
While the two of them were enjoying the sunset, everyone else was busy.
Zhang Xiaoyang, He Lin, and Huang Xiaochu were cooking in the kitchen, while Peng Xiaochang was still struggling with the two fish.
Zhang Xiaofeng felt a bit restless: “Shouldn't we go help?”
Mu Li looked around and smiled: “No need. We're just two kids; sometimes we can be a little willful. Our family won't be unhappy.”
“Really?” Zhang Xiaofeng was a little stunned.
“That's right, aren't we all family?” Mu Li smiled, “Family doesn't have so many rules. Cry when you want to cry, laugh when you want to laugh—that's what family feels like.”
Zhang Xiaofeng also realized and couldn't help but laugh: “You clearly just want to Slack Off.”
Mu Li smiled: “If I get caught Slacking Off, then a beating will do.”
“Really?” Zhang Xiaofeng smiled and tapped Mu Li's head, “Like this?”
“Huh?” Mu Li was stunned for a moment, clearly surprised by Zhang Xiaofeng's action just now, but after reacting, he couldn't help but laugh, “That's right, exactly like that.”
For some reason, Mu Li always felt that Zhang Xiaofeng's smile in front of him was particularly genuine and beautiful. Perhaps it was because this was her true self.
“That's right, this is how a big sister should be.”
In the kitchen, Huang Xiaochu and He Lin happened to see this scene.
“Teacher Huang, have you noticed that Younger Sister is a little different today?” He Lin suddenly asked.
“Oh?” Huang Xiaochu subconsciously looked at Zhang Xiaofeng again. The orange-red sunlight made Zhang Xiaofeng's face flush, but it couldn't hide her happy smile. Huang Xiaochu also couldn't help but smile, “She is indeed a little different.”
“It seems that A Li's arrival has created a new chemical reaction in the Mushroom House.” He Lin smiled, “Not just Younger Sister, but Xiaoyang and Peng Peng too.”
Huang Xiaochu nodded and suggested, “How about we let him stay?”
“Sounds good.” He Lin also replied with a smile, his eyes fixed on the young man who was Slacking Off. He suddenly called out, “A Li, come here for a moment.”
“Coming!” Mu Li leaped up from the lounge chair and ran into the kitchen in a few steps. “Teachers, is there anything you need my help with?”
He Lin smiled: “A Li, would you be willing to be a regular guest?”
“Eh?” Mu Li was startled, clearly not having reacted yet, but he quickly understood that this was the kindness of Huang Xiaochu and He Lin.
“Of course I'm willing!” Mu Li was a little excited.
Although he came to participate in 《Good Life》 (Wonderful Life) because of Wang Lin, he also knew that the production team was not solely decided by Wang Xiang.
But he didn't expect that on the very first day of filming, he would gain the approval of He Lin and Huang Xiaochu.
“Then I'll be the youngest brother.” Mu Li smiled.
“That's right. You'll be the youngest brother in the family.” He Lin also looked very happy. He shouted to Zhang Xiaoyang, Peng Xiaochang, and Zhang Xiaofeng, “From now on, A Li will be your youngest brother!”
The three of them naturally understood He Lin's meaning and smiled: “Having a younger brother seems pretty good.”
The production team members naturally heard their conversation, and everyone looked at Wang Xiang.
Wang Xiang said irritably, “What are you looking at me for? Don't you know I brought him here?”
Xi Xi grumbled irritably, “Director, you don't have to be so righteous about using connections, do you?”
As soon as he saw Xi Xi, Wang Xiang got angry. He glared at Xi Xi, “You have the nerve to say that? You got tricked as soon as you arrived. So disappointing!”
Xi Xi also looked helpless: “I didn't know he was so cunning.”
Wang Xiang understood this point very well; how could someone who could reach the position of World Champion be foolish?
“Go back and watch the latest season of 'Wu Ha'. He's also a regular there. Get to know him better. We'll be working with him for a long time.” Wang Xiang instructed. He said this to Xi Xi, and also to the other staff members.
With the combined assistance of Huang Xiaochu and Zhang Xiaoyang, the meal was quickly prepared.
While everyone was serving the dishes, Mu Li called all his Pokémon back and also introduced them to Huang Xiaochu and He Lin.
Huang Xiaochu's accompanying Pokémon was an Alakazam, while He Lin's Pokémon was a Ludicolo.
After the Pokémon got to know each other, they sat together and started eating their energy cubes.
Of the two large fish caught today, Mu Li and the others could only eat half, and the rest were divided among the staff.
“Boo hoo, I can finally eat!” After taking the first bite of food, Mu Li was almost in tears. “I didn't eat lunch, and in the afternoon, Peng Peng and I secretly ate a piece of cake.”
He Lin couldn't help but laugh: “Look how hungry the child is.”
“I've found that the best thing about entering the entertainment industry is being able to eat many different kinds of delicious food.” Mu Li exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.
Since the start of the 'Wu Ha' recording, he had tasted many Frontier delicacies. Later, when he arrived in the Magic City, with Chichi and Xu Yunyi feeding him, he rarely ate takeout anymore.
The people at the table chatted and talked about some gossip. Regarding this gossip, the staff would also oversee the editing, so everyone wasn't worried.
As soon as gossip came up, He Lin's gaze immediately turned to Mu Li: “A Li, I recently heard that you're getting quite close with someone?”
“Ah? A Li, you have a girlfriend?” Zhang Xiaoyang's eyes almost popped out.
“No, no way!” Mu Li quickly denied, “Where would I get a girlfriend?”
He Lin smiled mysteriously and handed the video in his hand to Zhang Xiaoyang. Zhang Xiaofeng and Peng Xiaochang also gathered around.
Mu Li glanced over; the video playing on the phone was a live stream recording from when he previously recorded 'I Live Alone'.
“Uh...” Mu Li hadn't had time to say anything before the three of them started exclaiming.
“Wow! An ocean heart!” Zhang Xiaofeng exclaimed.
“He put it on, he put it on!” Peng Xiaochang was as excited as a monkey on Mount Emei seeing food.
“Wow, this is too romantic, it's so beautiful!” Zhang Xiaoyang's eyes were full of envy.
Seeing the three react this way, He Lin couldn't help but laugh: “What do you say, A Li? Our Pei Pei has never received gifts from other boys, let alone such a valuable one.”
“We...we're just online friends who've known each other for many years...for now, that's it...” Mu Li couldn't help but blush a little.
For some reason, ever since Mu Li met Fu Peiyao, her image would occasionally appear in his mind, just like now. Even though only half a day had passed, he couldn't help but want to know what she was doing.
But just then, Mu Li's phone suddenly rang. It was a video call invitation, and the caller's name displayed—Pei Pei.
“Oh my?” The sharp-eyed He Lin spotted the caller at a glance. “Isn't this speaking of the devil?”
Mu Li hesitated for a moment, then answered the video call. Fu Peiyao appeared on screen wearing pajamas.
“Still filming?” Fu Peiyao asked curiously.
Mu Li subconsciously nodded, answering with some embarrassment, “Teacher He and Teacher Huang are all here.”
“Ah?” Fu Peiyao exclaimed, her usually fair cheeks instantly flushing crimson. “Everyone's here?”
Before Mu Li could speak, heads started crowding around.
He Lin: “Pei Pei, hello!”
Huang Xiaochu: “Pei Pei, when are you coming to visit?”
Zhang Xiaoyang: “Hello!”
Peng Xiaochang: “Pei Pei, find some time to come play with us. The filming location this time is by the sea.”
Zhang Xiaofeng: “It's very beautiful here.”
Regarding this, Fu Peiyao expressed that she really wanted to go but her schedule didn't allow it, so she could only reply: “I'll have to check my schedule before I can confirm.”
Mu Li also knew that given Fu Peiyao's popularity, it was already very difficult for her to agree to accompany him on the sea trip before. Now, to also come and participate in 《Good Life》 (Wonderful Life), it would probably be very difficult to adjust her time.
“Your time is the priority, don't make it hard on yourself.” Mu Li said in a low voice.
“Ah? Okay.” Fu Peiyao's cheeks flushed again. She didn't know why she was acting this way; normally, she was always composed and generous during such video calls.
“Alright then, I'll tell you another good news. Teacher Huang and Teacher He agreed to let me be a regular on 《Good Life》 (Wonderful Life).” Mu Li said with a silly grin.
Seeing Mu Li and Fu Peiyao start chatting, the others very consciously ignored him.
Zhang Xiaoyang: “The sour smell of love.”
Peng Xiaochang: “I didn't expect Pei Pei to actually have a time for love.”
Zhang Xiaofeng: “What are you saying? Pei Pei is so beautiful, isn't it normal for her to be in love?”
Peng Xiaochang's mouth twitched: “Heh heh, beautiful is beautiful, but she's also truly ruthless. Don't you remember last time she came to film the show, her Milotic directly snapped a tree with one tail whip?”
As if recalling that scene, Zhang Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh: “It's not like you always wanted to touch Milotic, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten angry.”
“Heh heh, it's my first time seeing an artist's Pokémon that powerful.” Peng Xiaochang couldn't help but exclaim, “Her Milotic must have at least Gym-level strength.”
“That's true.” Zhang Xiaofeng also nodded in agreement.
“A minute of silence for A Li.” Peng Xiaochang said with a somewhat schadenfreude laugh.
Mu Li and Fu Peiyao on the side flirted for more than ten minutes, and considering they still had to continue filming, they reluctantly hung up the video call.
After hanging up the video, Mu Li turned around and saw everyone staring at him with a very ambiguous look.
“Uh...” Mu Li forced a smile, “Shall we continue eating, everyone?”
“Forget it, we won't tease you anymore.” He Lin couldn't help but smile and began to pack things up with everyone.
After a day of filming, everyone was exhausted and went to wash up and sleep.
Late at night, in the sea not far from the Mushroom House, a pair of crimson eyes suddenly opened underwater, staring intently in the direction of the Mushroom House.
At the same time, Mu Li quietly opened his eyes and secretly walked out of the room, but he didn't expect that this scene was seen by Peng Xiaochang, who hadn't fallen asleep.