Chapter 1 — The Call of Youth

When asked by the MC during the interview about the reason for breaking up with my ex, I pretended to be miserable and said, "I cannot accept a long-distance relationship." At that time, my ex was participating in a field farming program. At twelve o'clock at night, he returned from the farm and immediately climbed on Weibo to scold me: "Fuck, the two schools are a total of five minutes walk apart, and you tell me you can't have a long-distance relationship with him?" So the whole network clamored to send me to work as a farmer. …If we talk about "lack of virtue", the MC of the divorce show ranks second, then no one dares to compete for first place. Truly, there is an indescribable lack of virtue. It's understandable, because no artist dares to participate in these types of shows. It was very difficult to "catch" me - this unlucky person - so of course I had to dig it to the core. She pressed the microphone so close that it almost touched my mouth: "So why did Tri Du break up with his ex? Everyone is very curious." I pretended to be miserable, but in fact, I had to review all the sad things in my life before trying to hold back my laughter: "I can't stand long-distance love." She still refused to let go, but luckily I was smart and cleverly steered the topic to another observer. But the unexpected thing was— my ex responded. “Damn, the two schools are a total of five minutes walk apart, and you tell me you can't have a long-distance relationship with him?” Then social networks exploded. After all, a top traffic like Trinh Hoai Tu and a third-rate actor like me have nothing to compare. He came from a boy band, and when he was in the group, he was top-notch. Now that the three-year contract has expired, the group has disbanded, and Trinh Hoai Tu's traffic has increased even more. In the world, every female celebrity wouldn't want to spread rumors with him, because that's faster than working hard in filming to earn traffic. So when my manager gave me an invitation to join 《Growing Together》, I was stunned, thinking that she and Trinh Hoai Tu were both crazy. "It's not because I spoke carelessly during the interview, then Trinh Hoai Tu responded, and the hot search exploded. The whole network contributed money to 'invite' me on the show." I just want to cry without tears — being on the same show with my ex is like telling me to die. Besides, he's so famous, I really don't dare get involved. I asked her if she could not participate, but the manager disagreed, saying the contract had already been signed. So, the manager immediately packed my luggage that night and "sent" me out to farm. When I said goodbye, I didn't forget to say: "I know you're a girl and it's not convenient to go alone, so I found someone to go with you." I didn't pay any attention to those words, because along the way I was only worried about running into Trinh Hoai Tu. After all, we haven't seen each other for three years. Country roads are difficult to travel on, and my suitcase couldn't move much even when dragged on the ground. I was so impatient that I wanted to die, but the director's crew still calmly stood by and watched. At that moment, a familiar but shrill voice rang in my ear: "Oh, Miss Hua has just walked this far and already lost her temper? This is truly precious." I immediately widened my eyes and turned to look at the person who had just arrived. To Tieu Tieu!? God, why did you drag her here? She and I have never been enemies, the whole world knows. She glanced around to evaluate me, full of disgust, and took it in her hand bag on my suitcase: "Go faster, short legs." I opened my mouth to object, but thought, no one would have the courage to look at her 1m75 tall figure and call her "short legs". No problem. Dirt roads in the countryside will punish anyone with a hard mouth. Sure enough, not long after, both mine and To Tieu Tieu's suitcase wheels sank deep into the mud. The two of them were so impatient that they wanted to smash the suitcase. While I didn't know what to do, a hand reached into my sight and naturally took the suitcase from me. Looking up following that hand - the man was wearing a simple white T-shirt, his thin lips were slightly pursed, his eyes were pale. “Let me.” I was stunned and stood still to let him do it, but my heart felt like it wanted to jump out of my chest. It's Trinh Hoai Tu. Another guy received To Tieu Tieu's suitcase and smiled brightly at me. I know who he is. That's the youngest brother in the show. Previously, when Trinh Hoai Tu was still in the group, his name was Ky Trach. Following behind him, I heard him muttering without paying much attention: "Mr. Hoai Tu is really a dog, clearly I was the one who ran to Tieu Ngu's side first, but he took me away." My steps immediately stopped. But he remained silent and took me back to the room. 【My male crop crew is still very gallant, knowing how to help his daughter carry the luggage!】 【Trinh brother is carrying the luggage for Ca Bao!!】 【Let's reduce the CP illusion above, Hua Tri Du is in the front, Trinh Hoai Tu is also in the front, it's normal to conveniently take the luggage.】 Looking at the stream of comments rolling by, I was startled to realize— the show was livestreaming, and now it has begun. The program team arranged for us to stay in the "accounting room". This room has not been renovated, the walls are peeling paint, insects are flying around, and even the camera has not been installed yet. Trinh Hoai Tu frowned and cleaned up. To Tieu Tieu had long since left because he was so disgusted with this place. I silently helped him clean up, but as soon as I moved my hand, he stopped me: "Since I was little, I've never let you do these things, what should I do now? Go sit over there, the chair is already wiped clean." I obediently sat down on the chair and watched him work. It was as if I could vaguely see Trinh Hoai Tu's silhouette from the past— From childhood to adulthood, as long as you were there, I didn't have to do anything. A person who hasn't finished taking care of himself yet takes care of me with every detail. My nose suddenly stings, and my heart feels bitter. If that day hadn't happened... Maybe I could always be with Trinh Hoai Tu. After cleaning up, Trinh Hoai Tu pulled out his phone, looking a bit embarrassed: "Add WeChat again." I tilted my head to look at him. He coughed softly twice: "Most of the time we're in the fields. If we have anything, we can text WeChat for convenience." I looked at him suspiciously: "But don't people still call each other by voice?" His hand reached up to rub his neck: "You're a girl, your voice isn't loud." I squinted my eyes and stared - ever since I was little, whenever he lied, he would reach up and touch my neck. Feeling uncomfortable when I looked at him, he glared and raised his fist in an aggressive manner: "More? If not, I'll beat you." I immediately took out my phone to scan the QR code. To be human, one must know how to contract and stretch. When leaving the room, Trinh Hoai Tu said: "Don't think too much, this is just work." I shrugged and calmly replied: "Yeah, I don't think anything." The smile on his face immediately fell down. I was always confused by that sentence. It is true that a man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. I sat down on the bed and started packing my things. At this time, To Tieu Tieu came back from playing outside, and as soon as she entered the door, she began to grumble: "What the hell is this place? It's really eight lifetimes of bad luck to have to film on the same show as you." While complaining, she spread the bed, and the more she spread it, the angrier she became: "I'm so bored, Hua Tri Du, help me make the bed!" That's when I noticed — Trinh Hoai Tu only helped me make the bed. I blinked, looking sincere: "I don't know what to do." She immediately glared, her facial expression changing continuously. I bowed my head silently. Huhuhu... she cursed so much. In the end, she had to ask the sister in charge of backstage to help spread the bed. Before leaving, she even complimented her: "Your bed sheet is so beautiful." I just remembered — this bed sheet is blue with a small fish print. But it's not mine, it was brought by Trinh Hoai Tu. The second day of planting, I was woken up by the alarm at five thirty in the morning. At that time my head was empty, my stomach was also empty. Dimly in my sleep, I heard the sound of people going to the fields, probably there was nothing left for breakfast. Thinking so, I went to the kitchen, intending to make myself something to eat, but unexpectedly I discovered a covered bowl of wontons in the corner of the table. There was also a note stuck on it: "Breakfast, don't starve to death and blame it on us." I'm no stranger to this handwriting - there's no one else besides Trinh Hoai Tu. I secretly stuffed the paper into my pocket and sat down obediently eating wontons. At that moment, To Tieu Tieu woke up. But Trinh Hoai Tu only left a bowl of wontons. I panicked and quickly divided the remaining half of the bowl with her, otherwise she would have made a fuss. She stared at the bowl of wontons, then looked at me: "Do these men also manage their bodies? Everyone has a bird's stomach like this?" I could only smile wryly and secretly swallow the wonton in my mouth.