novelcity
Chapter 158 - 158 158 Obviously Impossible
Chapter 158 - 158 158 Obviously Impossible
?Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Obviously Impossible Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Obviously Impossible After the teams were divided, the director instructed everyone to start moving.
“By the way, today when you go out to make money, each guest must operate separately with their students.”
“Fend for yourselves; no riding on coattails.”
The director stressed, “The crew will monitor you, and if anyone freeloads off others, we’ll confiscate the earned money as a punishment.”
Earning money oneself was indeed more interesting to watch.
“Director, you’re tough.”
“Director, knew you wouldn’t be kind-hearted.”
Although everyone complained about the director with laughs, they were supportive nonetheless.
For everyone participating in this show, except for the carefree Lu and Ji Dingliu who were indifferent about their popularity, it mattered a lot.
Some had already started scheming on how to stand out and earn money, like Bo Xiangxiang.
The guests and the students went back to their rooms to change, and then leisurely headed out.
The ancient town was actually a side attraction; it had long been a hub for traditional crafts.
The shops on both sides mostly sold such items like pottery, paper-cutting, wood carving, embroidery, clay modeling, leather puppetry, and engraving knitting.
There were also many tea houses, where one could listen to Beijing opera and watch face-changing performances.
As they walked, everyone looked around curiously.
Su Qinglan reluctantly shifted her gaze away from a pair of cute clay figurines and, holding Luo Ning’s hand, said, “I really want to buy everything!”
Luo Ning chuckled lightly, “After this live broadcast ends, you can splurge to your heart’s content.”
Girls had a hard time resisting the urge to buy these cute and delicate handicrafts.
“You’re right, let’s go shopping together then.”
After saying that, Su Qinglan asked, “Ningning, how do you plan to make money?”
Luo Ning honestly replied, “I plan to borrow some items from a clay figurine shop and then make and sell my own creations.”
Working in a craft workshop surely wouldn’t be as profitable or impressive as selling one’s own creations.
She needed the audience’s affection and to attract followers too.
Su Qinglan’s eyes lit up, “You know how to make clay figurines?”
Luo Ning nodded, “I learned it before.”
As luck would have it, there was a clay figurine shop right up ahead. She went in and talked to the owner, who agreed to rent her the materials, tools, and space outside the shop.
Ye Zixiao and Feng Yifan immediately volunteered to stay and help Luo Ning.
Although they had never seen Luo Ning make clay figurines, they felt she had never let them down.
They had a mysterious confidence in her.
In fact, both the students and the live-stream audience were curious about Luo Ning’s ability to make clay figurines.
[I thought Ningbao would choose to sell knitted products. So, she has other crafting skills too?]
[Just don’t know how good she will be at it. Actually, it’s not hard; I can do it too, but mine are quite ugly.]
[If hers turn out ugly, I’m afraid no one will buy them.]
[I think Luo Ning just wants to attract attention. Even though she can sell knitted items, she goes for something she’s not good at to draw more eyes. She’ll be embarrassed if she can’t sell any.]
[That’s how she tries to make herself noticed, she probably isn’t afraid of losing face.]
Trolls were always around, and many joined in the teasing.
[How do you know Ningbao isn’t skilled? Have you seen it?]
[Exactly, my Ningbao is beautiful and talented, I believe if she says she can, then she definitely won’t be bad.]
[Just wait for those trolls to eat their words.]
Ning Fans now also had a mysterious confidence in Luo Ning, as they came forward to counter the criticisms.
After settling things, Luo Ning asked Su Qinglan, “What about you? What do you plan to do?”
Su Qinglan sighed, “I’m going to ask in the craft workshop if they have any work available.”
She didn’t have any particular skills, so she would just have to work for someone else.
“I’m going ahead, I’ll come to find you later.”
Then she and Luo Ning reluctantly parted ways, and she took two apprentices with her.
After Su Qinglan left, Luo Ning looked at Lu Xun and Ji Xinghang and asked, “What about you guys?”
Lu Xun smiled and pointed to a nearby woodcarving shop, saying, “I guess I’ll earn money with my craftsmanship just like you.”
Then he went and negotiated with the shop owner to rent their materials, tools, and location.
He also had two apprentices who volunteered to stay and help.
[God Lu is also going to earn a living through craftsmanship?]
[I wonder how God Lu’s carving skills are. He’s so young, I’m afraid it might be a bit difficult.]
[God Lu definitely won’t be bad, even if his carvings are ugly, I’ll still like them.]
[Am I the only one who noticed that God Lu’s chosen shop is right next to Ningbao’s? Is that really a coincidence?]
[Coincidence nothing, I think God Lu did it on purpose.]
[That’s true, it feels like God Lu is really scheming, haha!]
[This couple is getting more and more loving, I’m getting more and more hooked.]
Seeing that Lu Xun had once again found an opportunity to be with Luo Ning, Ji Xinghang cursed this scheming dog for being shameless.
He approached Luo Ning, “Ningning, what do you think I should do?”
His face wore an expression of complete obedience, shifting from a pitiful stray dog to a house-trained big dog.
Luo Ning knew Ji Xinghang well and after thinking it over, suggested, “You know martial arts, right? Why don’t you perform here nearby?”
There was a very open space up ahead normally used for tourists to rest, which could now be utilized to draw some attention.
Ji Xinghang was stunned, “Ah, you want me to perform?”
He felt a bit wronged. Why was it that Lu Xinji got to use his skills while he was reduced to performing?
Luo Ning could clearly see what he was thinking, “If you want to do something else, that’s fine too, but do you know how?”
Ji Xinghang: “…” No.
“I’m really going to perform?” he asked.
Lu off to the side said, “It’s performing, not selling your body. Why are you squirming? Are you afraid the audience will eat you up?”
This guy had recently become quite sharp, even thinking of trying to look good in front of Luo Ning.
But would he let him get his way as he wished? Obviously not.
Ji Xinghang rolled his eyes, “You’re not squirming, so why don’t you go perform!”
Lu with a meaningful smile said, “I, like Teacher Luo, make a living through skills.”
Meaning, you have no skills, what can you do?
Then he looked at Luo Ning, “What do you think?”
Luo Ning smiled and nodded, “I think you’re right.”
Then, with obvious disdain, she gave Ji Xinghang a look, “You asked for my advice, I gave you a suggestion, and you don’t seem happy with it. If you don’t want to perform, just forget it. Find something else to do.”
Just performing a bit, and this guy’s all fussy, she couldn’t be bothered with him anymore.
[Haha, God Lu critiques with skill.]
[Dismissive look from a childhood friend.]
[Xingzai: That hit hard!]
[Xingzai: Can’t have fun anymore.]
[Ji Xinghang: I just lack skills, is it so easy for me?]
Ji Xinghang: “…”
Seeing that Luo Ning’s patience seemed to be wearing thin, he finally said with grievance, “Fine, I’ll go perform.”
He hadn’t said he wouldn’t!
He initially just wanted to show Luo Ning that he could listen to her about anything.
Although performing was somewhat embarrassing for him, he was not against it for her sake, and he had hoped for a bit of encouragement from her.
But it all got spoiled by someone, and she even misunderstood that he was being fussy and unwilling to take her suggestion.
Indeed, Lu Xinji was the person he hated the most, without a doubt.