Heading to the Capital

Three days later, on the day of the program recording, Qi Gu took his packed clothes, put them in a black double-strap bag, and walked down the mountain.

Normally at this time, he couldn't possibly leave the house early, and would definitely still be choosing snacks on the road. But now, with Lin Hanzhi as a friend who took care of all his snacks, this step could be omitted.

On the other side, at the Lin Residence, Jing Ping personally put various cut fruits and snacks into fresh-keeping boxes, neatly arranged each item, and put them in the trunk. He then said to Lin Hanzhi, "Sir, everything Mr. Qi likes to eat has been prepared. Do you see if anything else is needed?"

The snack list was originally handwritten by Lin Hanzhi for Jing Ping, so everything was naturally complete.

Lin Hanzhi: "Once arranged, drive. He is already on his way to the airport."

Three seconds ago, Lin Hanzhi received a message from Qi Gu saying he had boarded the car.

Jing Ping quickly got into the car, and then, under Lin Hanzhi's gaze as he constantly checked the time on his watch, he silently pressed the accelerator harder.

Finally, he was able to deliver his "love-brained" boss to the airport at the same time Qi Gu arrived, with a time difference of no more than three minutes.

As expected of an outstanding graduate of the butler academy.

"What a coincidence?" Qi Gu wore a backpack, still in that same t-shirt and shorts sports outfit. His entire summer wardrobe was of this style, bought wholesale from a roadside stall for 50 yuan for three pieces. Having worn them for many years, they were faded and deformed beyond recognition, but thanks to that handsome face, no one noticed his simple clothing. They only felt he looked very cool and were eager to approach him.

Some people did approach and recognized Qi Gu. After all, Qi Gu was the only deity in the mouth of Song An from the Ghost Realm Exploration program team. Even passersby had scrolled through hot searches related to him, so being recognized was not strange.

Qi Gu quickly made a shushing gesture, naturally taking a sachet from his pocket and handing it over, "Bribing you, don't say I'm here."

With that, Qi Gu quickly put back on the mask he had just taken off to breathe, pulling Lin Hanzhi's wrist to the side, "Let's go. I only brought a few sachets when I went out. If I get caught again, I won't have enough."

Lin Hanzhi blinked, obediently letting Qi Gu pull him along, showing no sign of throwing a tantrum.

The girl who was generously "bribed" by Qi Gu finally reacted, jumping with excitement for half the day, to the point that everyone passing by suspected she had suddenly contracted a terminal illness or had mental issues.

Oh my, look at the sachet! Qi Gu personally gave it!

Ah ah ah ah ah!

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The plane took off. After entering a stable flight state, Lin Hanzhi took out a snack package as large as a suitcase, "What do you want to eat first?"

Qi Gu: "...So much?"

Although he could eat a lot, he couldn't eat this much.

According to Lin Hanzhi's way of raising him, Qi Gu would quickly become fat and round.

Looking at Lin Hanzhi's eyes full of expectation to feed him, Qi Gu didn't have the heart to refuse. He picked up the cute fruit fork beside him and skewered a piece of watermelon to eat.

Mmm, it was a good watermelon—juicy, crisp, sweet, and almost seedless.

Qi Gu gestured for Lin Hanzhi to eat together.

Lin Hanzhi actually didn't have much appetite. For a long time, food was just a means for him to maintain life and bodily functions. Even if he didn't want to eat, he could only force himself to eat, swallowing bite by bite, turning it into nutrients for his revenge. With many such situations, Lin Hanzhi felt everything tasted the same, but... what Qi Gu fed him was always different.

As long as Qi Gu gave it, Lin Hanzhi could always perceive a different flavor.

Previously telling Qi Gu that he knew many delicious restaurants was also because he had requested a list from Jing Ping.

Quickly finding the car arranged by the director's team at the airport, Qi Gu and Lin Hanzhi got in together. Behind them, a few fans waved at them, and Qi Gu waved back, saying goodbye to them.

Once again arriving in the capital, Qi Gu leaned against the car window, gazing at this city after a few months of absence.

Still skyscrapers, heavy traffic, prosperous and bustling.

This time there was still a live broadcast camera in the car. The live broadcast assistant asked Qi Gu, "Is this Qi Gu's first time in the capital? What is Qi Gu's impression of the capital?"

"It's not my first time. I used to study in the capital, and after graduation, I worked here for a few months. Later, after terminating my contract, I went to the film city," Qi Gu explained.

Qi Gu didn't like to talk too much about himself, so he turned the subject back, "Actually, I visited the General's Estate once before. In my impression, it wasn't much different from other mansion gardens in the capital. I don't know what kind of incident happened this time."

He had brought the topic back to the show.

【 I've also been to the General's Estate. It felt very ordinary, nothing special. But most scenic spots of this type look the same if you don't understand the historical background 】

【 I feel the General's Estate is okay, it doesn't look very gloomy, and basically no strange rumors have spread 】

【 Recently, I saw that opera-singing video on the internet. I feel it might just be some kind of scientific approach thing. In the end, they'll find out there was a tape recorder in the estate that forgot to be turned off and played on time 】

【 The upstairs, you understand the scientific approach well 】

【 Dying of laughter, how many episodes can this scientific approach plot shoot? 】

【 The location choice this time is disappointing, it doesn't feel as interesting and exciting 】

【 No, it's really not... In the video, it sounds like normal opera singing, but if you go to listen to the actual thing, it's really hair-raising. I'm almost getting neurasthenia from listening to it 】

【 Is the upstairs a rich lady living on the second ring road? I beg to be pampered immediately 】

【 Neighbor! My house is also nearby. That sound is truly ear-piercing. My daughter gets scared to tears several times a night. If Qi Gu can clear this up, I will definitely tip and worship him 】

The assistant looked at Lin Hanzhi, "Then what about Brother Lin?"

Lin Hanzhi's gaze seemed to rest outside the window, but in reality, it was floating, with no focus, "Very familiar, it can be considered the place where I often stay."

After all, the headquarters of the Supernatural Management Bureau was in the capital. Except for a small amount of time when he could stay at the Lin family's main residence in Z Province to be with Qi Gu, most of his time was spent in the capital, at the courtyard house his maternal grandmother gave him.

Because the place was large and he couldn't tidy it up alone, he also set up a butler team, using Jing Ping and a junior who graduated from the same school. This junior and Jing Ping were rivals during school, and the two often competed in professional levels to the point of pulling their hair out.

Lin Hanzhi felt that the competition between these two could greatly improve the level of service, so he simply hired both of them.

The little assistant who originally planned to chat about the customs of the capital: "..."

【 Ah, so Lin Lin works in Beijing? Curious about what his specific job is 】

【 He looks like a wealthy idle person, doesn't he? 】

【 +1, anyway, his food, clothing, housing, and transportation all seem very exquisite. Previously, many people liked his style and wanted to imitate it, but when they searched, they found no one could afford it (soybean smile) 】

【 Our Qi Gu can be considered to have married into a wealthy family 】

【 Are you all so firm that Qi Gu is top number 1? I always feel Lin Lin is also very top number 1 sometimes 】

【 And Lin Lin is taller than Qi Gu 】

【 Forget it, let them handle the intimate postures of the couple themselves. We just need to enjoy their 'sweetness' 】

【 Reasonable 】

During the discussion, after experiencing the daily traffic congestion of the capital, the program team's van stopped in front of an alley so narrow that even cars couldn't enter.

【 It seems we're almost there. Why is Song An getting stingier? What kind of hotel is arranged in such an old, dilapidated street? 】

【 Ugh... If they can't arrange a good courtyard house, they should at least stay in a decent hotel 】

【 Well, actually, most courtyard houses are located in this kind of alley. Don't listen to those worth hundreds of millions; in reality, compared to those high-end villas on the mountaintop, the residential value of courtyard houses is really not that high 】

【 So this time they really arranged a courtyard house? That's great, let a poor person like me broaden my horizons 】

【 Looking forward to it, rubbing hands 】

【 If I remember correctly, can this kind of thing sell for twenty million yuan for one or two hundred square meters? 】

Qi Gu and the assistant were looking at the map on the phone, seeing how to get to No. 15 Lantern Alley as the director said. He held his phone and spun around in place, confirming the direction.

【 So cute 】

【 Ha ha ha, spinning around with a blank face 】

Lin Hanzhi spoke at this moment, "I know the way, I'll lead you."

Qi Gu then put away his phone and followed him.

The alley was narrow, and because of the scorching midday heat, almost no one was seen. Underfoot, the stone-paved road made a clacking sound, and the luggage couldn't be dragged smoothly, making a rattling noise.

On both sides of the road, many mountain bikes or similar vehicles were parked, looking full of life.

Some houses had old doors, looking as if they had traveled through time from the last century, while others had newly painted vermilion doors, with various stone auspicious beasts placed in front.

It looked very much like the image of a wealthy family in one's imagination.

Among them, the brand-new ones were mostly rented out as guesthouses, so a sign for "Guesthouse X" was hung beside the vermilion door.

The audience's expectations also decreased a lot because of this, feeling that Song An had probably only found a small guesthouse, which wouldn't be very beautiful.

Winding through the alleys, the three finally arrived at a large, carved vermilion and green door, with bronze lion door knockers hanging on it.

This door was much more exquisite than the previous ones, no different from restored relics in scenic spots. Qi Gu instinctively looked at the house number beside it, but did not see any "Guesthouse XX" sign.

This building was not a guesthouse, but private?

Before Qi Gu could think further, Lin Hanzhi had already placed his finger on the fingerprint lock on the side. With two beeps, the large door opened.

Seeing Qi Gu's doubtful gaze, Lin Hanzhi explained, "This is where I usually stay in Beijing. My maternal grandmother gave it to me when I was a child. She felt living in a courtyard house was inconvenient, so after moving to a suburban villa, she casually put this courtyard house under my name."

Qi Gu knew Lin Hanzhi was rich, but he didn't know he was rich to this extent. Taking a deep breath, he barely refrained from looking at Lin Hanzhi with the gaze reserved for a class enemy.

【 ...My silence is deafening 】

【 Today is also a day of being amused by my own poverty 】

【 No, Empress Brother, you're for real. Your family really has the financial power of an Empress 】

【 Qi Gu's eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent in an instant, I can't describe it! 】

【 So what kind of background does Empress Brother have that a courtyard house can be casually gifted like this 】