The Cannon Fodder Doesn't Want to Return to the Rich Family (Translated)

Chapter 68

Chapter 68

The location for the second episode of their show was set in Chuan City, adjacent to Haishi.

The production crew was busy loading various filming equipment and props from the villa onto the cars parked outside.

Lu Yao and Jiang Bai had also returned to the villa. At this moment, everyone gathered in the living room, waiting to depart together for Chuan City.

Chen Mantou sidled up to Yu Qiaoqiao, whispering, "Don't you think Lu Yao and Jiang Bai have been acting strange since they came back? It feels like there's some tension between them."

Yu Qiaoqiao glanced at the two sitting far apart and nodded in agreement. "Something seems off."

Lu Yao and Jiang Bai had always been inseparable, as close as conjoined twins. However, since their return, they hadn't interacted at all, making it obvious to anyone that something had happened between them.

Huang Yuyan, who had always been interested in physics, had spent her rest day yesterday engrossed in an Olympiad physics problem set. She had encountered a particularly challenging problem that she couldn't solve, and the solution provided in the book only gave the final answer without detailed steps.

Her first thought was that Lu Yao might be able to help, but he wasn't around then, so she had to let it go.

Now, seeing Lu Yao sitting idly on the living room sofa, she approached him with the problem set in hand, seeking his assistance.

When Lu Yao saw the problem, he recalled a similar one he had discussed with Jiang Bai before.

As if unconsciously, he lifted his gaze towards Jiang Bai, who was conversing with the staff not far away.

Sensing Lu Yao's gaze, Jiang Bai looked back at him.

Their eyes met and lingered in the air.

The sudden eye contact caused Jiang Bai's pupils to contract slightly.

His fingers clenched, and he forced a light smile, then naturally averted his gaze, pretending to be unaffected.

But the whiteness of his knuckles betrayed the emotions he was hiding.

After withdrawing his gaze from Jiang Bai, Lu Yao looked down at the problem set Huang Yuyan handed over, but his mind kept replaying Jiang Bai's polite yet distant smile.

Even though he had anticipated Jiang Bai distancing himself, Lu Yao couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness.

After a while, Lu Yao gently closed the problem set, his voice tinged with apology. "Sorry, I can't focus on explaining this right now. I'll write down the solution for you; will that be okay?"

Huang Yuyan noticed his distracted state and understandingly said, "It's fine. I'm already grateful that you're writing down the solution for me."

Satisfied with the detailed solution Lu Yao gave her, Huang Yuyan left.

Neil, with his curly hair, saw Huang Yuyan leave and hopped onto the sofa beside Lu Yao with his short legs.

Wearing denim overalls, his eyes showed worry and concern. "Brother, are you feeling down today?"

Lu Yao patted his head. "No, I'm just thinking about something."

Neil skeptically huffed. "Your eyebrows are so furrowed they could pinch my fingers, and you're saying you're not upset."

Lu Yao's voice was low. "I'll be fine. Can you go play with the other kids? I want to be alone for a while."

Neil suddenly wrapped his small arms around Lu Yao's slender waist, giving him a warm hug before sliding off the sofa. "Then you have to cheer up soon."