84: Did I guess wrong?

After listening for a long while, Qiu Gu finally came to his senses.

Qiu Gu hurriedly contacted the control room and relayed all of Gao Xiaofan's guesses and concerns.

Upon hearing this, the staff also became nervous and quickly contacted the current Operations Director, Jing Yu.

Jing Yu hadn't taken Cheng Yan's proposal seriously when she heard it last night, but then she ended up taking it directly to the boss of Ai Qi Film and Television.

The iQiyi boss took it seriously and told Jing Yu to talk to Gao Xiaofan in person, leaving the final decision entirely up to her.

Jing Yu had to wake up early, buy a plane ticket to An Nan, and travel across mountains and rivers without even a sip of water. In the end, when she met Gao Xiaofan, his attitude really infuriated her.

Jing Yu, who didn't want to come here in the first place, was already on edge from the environment, and after being snapped at by Gao Xiaofan, she was about to explode with anger.

Unexpectedly, good news arrived all of a sudden: the show's popularity had surpassed its previous peak, with views breaking one hundred million!

This made Jing Yu overjoyed; regardless of the reason, this change had happened after her arrival.

Receiving a congratulatory call from the iQiyi boss in the afternoon made her even more ecstatic~

The emotional roller coaster combined with the long journey caused her to fall asleep as soon as she hit the bed after dinner.

It wasn't until she was groggily woken up by the staff and heard what they had to say that her heart nearly jumped into her throat.

The biggest concern when filming a show is personal safety, especially in these kinds of wilderness and rural settings.

"Meeting, meeting~"

Jing Yu hurriedly threw on a jacket and jumped out of bed, knowing how to prioritize... Gao Xiaofan looked at Qiu Gu: "Finished?"

Qiu Gu swallowed hard and nodded; at this moment, he was still a bit dazed.

Weren't they fishing just fine this afternoon? Why did he suddenly start acting like a prophet?

"What did they say?"

"The leadership has been notified. We're waiting for further instructions~"

Gao Xiaofan stepped out of the tent and looked at the sky. The wind was getting stronger and was quite cool, but there wasn't a hint of the stuffiness that usually precedes a rainstorm.

Did I guess wrong?

Gao Xiaofan shook his head. He had been too nervous just now. If there really was going to be a rainstorm, the weather forecast would have mentioned it, and the Program Production Crew would definitely have known before him.

Was he being a bit too anxious?

Gao Xiaofan looked at Qiu Gu beside him, took a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, and handed one to him.

Since the camera wasn't nearby, he could finally have a smoke. He had been craving one all afternoon.

After lighting up, the two of them smoked with enjoyment. Qiu Gu smoked as well, but he usually couldn't during work hours and could only have one in his free time. Now, kept awake by the shock of Gao Xiaofan's prediction, he happened to have one to calm his nerves... Xiushui Village.

In the Program Production Crew's control room, Jing Yu, Cheng Yan, and Qu Lang sat around a table discussing.

"I just looked up some information. The evening weather forecast says there's no rain, and there's no sign of stuffiness or any indication of rain. However, we have to be on guard regarding Xiaofan's guess."

Cheng Yan said, holding his head.

"Why don't we contact the local Meteorological Bureau and ask for a professional opinion? If it really comes down to it, we must prioritize personal safety and end the show early."

Qu Lang said seriously.

"Xiaofan? Who's Xiaofan?"

Jing Yu asked curiously.

"Director Jing, this speculation was made by Gao Xiaofan and then relayed to us by the cameraman, Teacher Qiu."

A staff member nearby said.

Hearing this, Jing Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"That country bumpkin?"

"If he's the one saying this, I've really overestimated him. Is he starting to talk nonsense just because he's not getting that fifty thousand yuan anymore?"

Upon hearing this, both Qu Lang and Cheng Yan couldn't help but frown.

After speaking, Jing Yu also picked up her phone and started looking at the weather forecast.

"The forecast indeed says no rain, but just to be safe, we'll ask the Meteorological Bureau tomorrow to confirm this."

"As for the nonsense Gao Xiaofan said, you don't need to pay it any more attention. I finally managed to get some sleep, only to be disturbed like this."

"Let me say it again: without definite information about a rain-storm, no one is allowed to withdraw!"

After saying each word deliberately, Jing Yu stood up and walked back to her room.

As soon as she stepped out, Jing Yu's relaxed expression instantly turned pale.

She had just been woken up and was still groggy, but after hearing Qu Lang's words, she finally realized the implications.

End the show early? How could that be? She had just arrived, and the popularity had broken one hundred million. If it ended early, her credit would amount to nothing.

She hadn't expected that country bumpkin Gao Xiaofan to be so good at being a nuisance; she almost fell for his trick.

If they withdrew early because of some baseless news and the rainstorm never came, her position would likely be in jeopardy.

Having figured it out, Jing Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Inside the control room, Qu Lang and Cheng Yan stared at each other.

Finally, Qu Lang couldn't help but speak up: "We have to take what Xiaofan said to heart. If something really happens, neither of us will be able to work in this industry anymore."

Cheng Yan nodded. "I'll contact the local Meteorological Bureau first thing tomorrow morning. I'll also organize the staff to prepare for an evacuation as soon as possible, ensuring we can withdraw at a moment's notice if anything feels off."

The two of them sighed, stood up, and left the room, heading to their respective quarters.

The staff in the room looked at each other and then returned to their workstations... "The news is in, Xiaofan. There's no forecast for rain, let alone a rainstorm."

Hearing Qiu Gu's voice, Gao Xiaofan was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"That's good. Sorry about tonight, Qiu Gu, for waking you up."

Qiu Gu smiled and patted Gao Xiaofan on the shoulder.

"Don't mention it. Let's get some sleep. Try to catch a big fish tomorrow so I can have some too~"

After saying that, he went back to his tent and crawled into his sleeping bag.

Gao Xiaofan turned to look toward the An River. It was better if he had guessed wrong.

Then he also returned to his tent, crawled into his sleeping bag, closed his eyes, and slowly fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Gao Xiaofan groggily opened his eyes, looked at the bright tent, and rubbed his head.

He had overslept.

He checked the time on his tablet; it was already 9 o'clock.

Stepping out of the tent, he found that Qiu Gu was already dressed and was squatting by the small earthen stove, roasting Steamed Bun on a wooden stick.

"Oh, you're finally up." Hearing the movement, Qiu Gu turned around.

Gao Xiaofan looked at Qiu Gu, who had dark circles under his eyes, and asked curiously.

"What's wrong with you? Trying to look like a panda?"

"After what you said last night, I couldn't sleep all night, terrified that a flood would wash me into the river. Then I wake up this morning and see you sleeping so soundly you were drooling."

Qiu Gu stuffed a piece of Steamed Bun into his mouth and teased.

Gao Xiaofan gave a dry laugh and instinctively wiped his lips.

"I guessed wrong, I guessed wrong~"

After saying that, he looked up at the sky; the sun was high, and there wasn't a cloud in sight.