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Chapter 103 - 103 103 Emitting a Sour Smell
Chapter 103 - 103 103 Emitting a Sour Smell
?Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Emitting a Sour Smell Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Emitting a Sour Smell Everyone present who had heard of the Ink Monkey envied Luo Ning somewhat, yet there was no jealousy.
The Ink Monkey is now nearly extinct, and to have found one like this, without a bit of luck and destiny, was simply impossible.
Bo Xiangxiang didn’t know about Ink Monkeys before but, after Wei Yao’s explanation and seeing the envious looks from the director and others towards Luo Ning, she realized just how precious and rare this little creature was.
It seemed that many of the elderly liked this kind of Ink Monkey.
Maybe Luo Ning could even use this little creature to make connections with influential people.
At this thought, jealousy and resentment surged in her heart, wondering why all the good things always happened to this woman, Luo Ning.
Thus, her gaze toward the Ink Monkey was laced with malice—why did this creature have to exist?
The little one was very sensitive and felt Bo Xiangxiang’s hostile gaze and displeasure, immediately shrinking its body and calling Luo Ning pitifully, several times.
It probably meant something like “Mommy, baby is scared.”
Luo Ning understood its meaning, looked up at Bo Xiangxiang, and squinted her eyes slightly, her gaze becoming sharper and more warning.
Bo Xiangxiang felt a thump in her heart at the sight of Luo Ning’s expression and unnaturally turned her head away.
Lu Xun watched with amusement and asked Luo Ning, “From today, it will follow you, so why don’t you give it a name?”
This was also said deliberately during the live broadcast, signifying his support and warning those who might think of going after the Ink Monkey to think twice.
Luo Ning nodded, “Okay.”
“What would you like to name it?” she asked as she reached to scratch the little one’s chin.
The little one tilted its head back in comfort, uttering a milky “squeak squeak.”
Luo Ning laughed, “Alright, if you want to be called baby, then that’s what we’ll call you.”
Everyone: “…” Are you serious?
“Do you understand what it’s saying?” Tong Jia asked curiously.
Luo Ning replied with a smile, “Just a feeling.”
“Is it that you want to be called baby?” she gently poked the little one.
The little one immediately wrapped around Luo Ning’s fingertip and rubbed it, making a happy cry.
Su Qinglan was charmed once more, “It seems like it really understands Ningning’s words, so smart!”
Wei Yao was also amazed, “I’ve heard before that Ink Monkeys are particularly spiritual, and seeing it today proves it.”
Chai Jing marveled, “This is just too human-like, isn’t it?”
Lu Xun also liked the little one quite a bit and reached out to scratch its head with his index finger, “Baby is so smart!”
Baby felt the kindness emanating from Lu Xun and rubbed his fingertip in response.
“So smart, truly deserving to be Teacher Luo’s pet.”
“So cute, too adorable!”
“It’s so smart even when so young, it’ll probably be even more clever when it grows up.”
The students also joined in, smiling and praising the creature.
The viewers in front of their screens were also charmed by baby.
“Ah, to think there exists such a cute little monkey, I’m totally charmed.”
“Truly my Ningbao, even an Ink Monkey can be met and acknowledge her as master.”
“My wife is beautiful and kind-hearted, hence even an Ink Monkey would seek her out.”
“Such a cute and smart baby, truly worthy of being Ningbao’s ‘son’.”
Naturally, the Ink Monkey also attracted a lot of attention.
Luo Ning did not want to sneak around and secretly care for baby. With airport security checks and the like when returning to the country, she thus boldly indicated on the live broadcast that she would care for the little one openly, taking the proper route.
As for whether she would be coveted by others, she wasn’t afraid. If she couldn’t even protect her own pet, what was the point of mixing in?
After eating, everyone rested for a while and then continued on their way. Half an hour later, they saw the beach and the helicopter.
The director, along with the crew, opened a few boxes of beer, setting off a spray.
“Congratulations to everyone for completing a week of wilderness survival.”
At this time, everyone’s feelings were mixed; they both looked forward to leaving the deserted island where not even birds would poop, yet some felt a hint of nostalgia.
After all, besides the thrill of being kidnapped, there were many fun moments in these seven days.
“I can finally go home, I feel like I’m getting all sore.” Tong Jia lifted her arm to smell her clothes, then said with disdain.
“Suddenly after a week of living like a savage, I suddenly miss the appliances at home.”
“After this week on the deserted island, I’ve decided not to be picky about food once I return.”
“I think after going back, I’ll really miss Little Ningning’s cooking.”
“I will also miss the food Teacher Luo makes.”
“I wonder when I’ll be able to eat Teacher Luo’s coconut chicken again.”
The director looked at the guests and trainees and said with a smile, “Our variety show isn’t over yet; next time, you might still be able to taste other dishes made by Teacher Luo.”
This indeed brightened everyone’s eyes, “Next time I want to be on a team with Little Ningning/Teacher Luo.”
Lu Xun, who had teamed up with Luo Ning for two consecutive episodes, rarely joked with everyone, “You might find it easier to achieve that in your dreams.”
Wei Yao looked at Lu Xun with a sullen face, “You always monopolize Little Ningning, God Lu, you’re not being fair.”
Tong Jia also said, “Exactly, God Lu, you can’t do this. You should give others a chance next time.”
“Right, right, God Lu, next time you should give Little Ningning to us,” Chai Jing joined in.
Su Qinglan, linking arms with Luo Ning, said, “Next time, I want to steadfastly cling to Little Ningning’s powerful influence.”
The trainees also wanted to be on a team with Luo Ning, but unlike the guests like Wei Yao, they didn’t dare to speak so jokingly in front of Lu Xun; they could only cheer along, “Right, right!”
Bo Xiangxiang watched as everyone clamored to team up with Luo Ning, feeling jealousy and envy at the side.
Ji Xinghang kept emanating jealousy, if only he hadn’t acted out before, Ningning would definitely have been in his team, and then Lu Xun, this wild man, wouldn’t have gotten the chance.
For Luo Ning, it was fine as long as she didn’t have to team up with Bo Xiang or Ji Xinghang alone.
It wasn’t good to promise anyone to team up for the next episode, so she looked at the director and asked, “Director, it’s not going to be this thrilling next time, is it?”
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately shifted their attention and looked at the director.
Ji Xinghang even more directly said, “Director, be a human being next time.”
If it weren’t for Ningning’s abilities, by now, everyone might have ended up in the kidnappers’ hands.
As for Lu Xun’s ‘Flying Leaf Injures’, he selectively forgot about that entirely.
“Right, be a person next time,” others echoed.
Director: “…” Making it sound as if he wasn’t a person right now.
“The next theme will definitely be fun and relaxing, don’t worry.” The director was still feeling the chills from the kidnapper incident; he wouldn’t dare to plan anything too thrilling for the next time.
Tong Jia, with his uninjured hand on the director’s shoulder, asked, “Is the theme for next time out already?”
Everyone was also curious about what kind of mischief the director would pull next time; they didn’t believe it would be fun and relaxing.
The director rolled his eyes, “Don’t try to get it out of me, it wouldn’t be fun if I told you.”
“But can you participate in the next episode with your condition?” he asked Tong Jia.
Tong Jia had a bitter smile, “I’m afraid I won’t be able to participate. Although Little Ningning’s medicine is great, and my hands and feet don’t hurt anymore, the doctor has advised me to rest for a while.”
So for the stage performance and the next episode, he would be forced to temporarily withdraw.
He also knew this episode’s ratings had exploded, the next episode would definitely be very hot, and therefore he felt even more repulsed by Bo Xiang, who had caused his injury.
Hearing that Tong Jia would have to drop out next episode, Bo Xiangxiang’s eyes flickered. If a guest with a good relationship with her came, perhaps she could recover her popularity with the audience in the next episode.