Fake Cannon Fodder A Becomes a Sensation in Romance Variety Shows - Chapter 16

Opening the door, Liang Yuan stood outside looking worried.

She wore a light blue tie-dye maxi dress paired with a pale linen shawl.

In her hands was a steamer basket of xiaolongbao and a cup of silver ear soup, which she handed to Wen Huiyun.

Wen Huiyun quickly took them and placed them on the small round table.

“Thank you.”

She had promised to be responsible for the meals at Lianlian Mansion but had overslept today, feeling a bit guilty.

“Sorry, I woke up late today. I’ll definitely make up for it with a big dinner tonight.”

Liang Yuan rolled up the edge of her sleeve slightly, intending to check Wen Huiyun’s forehead temperature.

“It’s fine. You’ve been the one doing all the work, we can’t just sit around. Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Do you need me to take a look?”

Wen Huiyun hurriedly replied, “No, thank you.”

Liang Yuan’s shawl pocket buzzed, and she pulled out the contents.

Her Lianlian phone had received a new message.

Wen Huiyun was surprised. “You got one too?”

Steady footsteps echoed from the stairs as Cheng Xiaoming approached.

Seeing Wen Huiyun and Liang Yuan standing at the door with their Lianlian phones in hand, her suspicions were confirmed.

Cheng Xiaoming opened her own Lianlian phone and showed them. “I got one too.”

All three of them had received the same message from the production team:

-Meet at Clover Bar in Lulin Town at 9 AM!

A bar in the morning?

What was the production team thinking?

Were they seriously planning to hold an event at a bar?

Liang Yuan turned to Wen Huiyun. “We still have an hour. Eat your breakfast, and we’ll drive over.”

Wen Huiyun nodded, casually taking off her jacket and undoing the buttons of her pajamas.

Then she remembered Cheng Xiaoming was still outside the door.

She turned to close it, offering a polite smile. “Sorry, I need to get ready.”

Cheng Xiaoming exhaled deeply, frowning slightly. Seeing her still standing outside, Liang Yuan tugged at her sleeve.

Liang Yuan teased, “What, you want to watch Huiyun change? Your fashion styles are different, no need to take notes.”

Cheng Xiaoming asked, “Me? What’s wrong with my style?”

Liang Yuan analyzed with mock seriousness, “Huiyun’s style is cozy homebody with warm alpha vibes, while yours is luxury business casual. But according to Taotao’s description, Ye Zhuoyan prefers something gentler.”

“……”

Despite herself, Cheng Xiaoming began earnestly contemplating the subject of fashion.

In the car heading to Lulin Town, she rested her chin on her hand, staring thoughtfully out the window.

Cozy. Warm alpha.

Gentle.

Hmm…

Lulin Town wasn’t far from Lianlian Mansion, also nestled at the foot of the scenic area.

The production team usually sourced supplies here, and the market Wen Huiyun frequented was located here as well.

The town had few permanent residents, relying mainly on tourism to drive its economy, so its facilities were fairly modern with plenty of entertainment options.

Upon arriving at Clover Bar, the decor made it clear this was a quiet, relaxed establishment.

Green clover logos were plastered everywhere.

Aside from the production crew, only the three alphas were present.

Wen Huiyun’s gaze swept over the crescent-shaped bar counter, where exactly three high stools stood.

Ah. An alpha meeting.

She took the seat on the far left, waving enthusiastically. “Sis Liang, come sit!”

Liang Yuan settled into the middle.

That left Cheng Xiaoming with the stool on the far right.

A TV hung above the bar.

The director turned it on, and the screen displayed an animated clip produced by the team, a green clover and a pink clover holding leaves, spinning in circles.

The clover was the mascot of Love and Nest.

Liang Yuan said, “This cartoon clover is a bit ugly, yet kind of cute.”

Wen Huiyun remarked, “That’s what we call ‘ugly-cute’.”

The voice acting in the animation was adorable too.

The green leaf said, “Ah, I have a date with Pinky-chan! How should I ask her out? (★ w ★)”

After some thought, the green leaf raised a tiny hand and conjured a small gift box.

“I’ve got it! I’ll give her a little present to secretly convey the date invitation~ (^ o ^)”

Then the scene shifted to the pink clover.

Blushing, Pinky slowly opened the gift box.

Numerous little heart-shaped balloons floated out, one of them tied with a card at the end.

It read: Let’s go on a date! (From Greeny-chan)

Pinky smiled shyly, “Wow~~~(0 u 0)”

Greeny and Pinky then hugged tightly as the screen was flooded with hearts.

Pinky probably represents the omega guest, right? And Greeny stands for the alpha guest.

As the animation ended, the screen displayed the event title:

First Love Date,  Prepare Your Gift! Await Her Opening [Heart]

The director announced the dating rules:

“All alpha guests, please prepare a gift and place it in a blind box.”

“Be sure to include the date location and time with your gift, and choose a keyword as its label.”

“Omega guests will select blind boxes based on these keywords to go on dates. They won’t know who their date is until meeting.”

“If multiple omega guests choose the same blind box, the alpha guest will make the final selection.”

“Alpha guests whose gifts aren’t chosen and omega guests not selected in the final choice will remain at the Love Mansion while others are on dates.”

Wen Huiyun carefully noted down the rules.

Her palm holding the pen was slightly sweaty.

Having been single for over twenty years both before and after transmigrating into this novel, this was her first time planning a date exciting.

According to the original plot, Ye Zhuoyan and Cheng Xiaoming would choose each other for the first date.

Wen Huiyun pressed her pen hard against the notebook.

Zhuoyan is my wife.

I’ll intercept this!

After the alpha meeting, Wen Huiyun locked herself in her room, crafting a gift with the materials she’d bought.

Even before transmigrating, she’d imagined preparing something special for her future beloved.

A gift that could connect their hearts.

Liang Yuan and Cheng Xiaoming shared a double room. To maintain secrecy, they prepared their gifts separately in the study and activity room.

The alpha guests had been quite busy these days.

The omega guests didn’t know what they were up to, assuming there was much to do at the renovation site.

Ye Zhuoyan’s manager, Sister Li, called.

“Yanyan, everything going well with the show? I’ll visit in a couple days when company matters settle.”

“Yes, all good.”

“Your fanbase is growing nicely. There are two script offers and several endorsements, this dating show is working well for you. Keep it up.”

Ye Zhuoyan smiled innocently, “Okay.”

Sister Li was the only colleague who knew about Ye Zhuoyan’s secret marriage, making it easier to arrange her schedule.

Sister Li asked, “What’s going on with that Wen family brat? Weren’t you getting divorced?”

Ye Zhuoyan lowered her lashes, her red lips pouting slightly, “We were, but she suddenly changed her mind. Though… after disappearing and returning, she’s like a different person seems to have turned over a new leaf.”

Sister Li raised her voice, “My silly girl, you know better than anyone how awful Wen Huiyun is. Wake up! Find yourself a good partner on this dating show and kick her to the curb.”

“Sigh.”

“Oh, and try to get along well with that Cheng Xiaoming.”

Sister Ming?

Ye Zhuoyan asked, “Why?”

Sister Li spoke earnestly, “Oh, my silly girl, just trust me on this. Let me tell you a little secret rumor has it the chairman of Changxin Group is also surnamed Cheng. I noticed Cheng Xiaoming seems quite taken with you. There’s potential here.”

Ye Zhuoyan suddenly understood.

Was Cheng Xiaoming from the Cheng family of Changxin?

There were plenty of people surnamed Cheng, and top-tier wealthy families like the Chengs usually disdained getting involved in the entertainment industry beyond business matters. So it had never crossed Ye Zhuoyan’s mind.

Changxin Entertainment held significant influence in City A’s entertainment circles. If Cheng Xiaoming truly was from the Changxin Cheng family, maintaining good relations with her would make Ye Zhuoyan’s future path much smoother.

Sister Li finally hung up but not without a final reminder: “Remember to drink milk before bed, no snacking, maintain your figure. Goodnight!”

Fine, she’d listen to Sister Li and drink some milk.

Huh? Why were the lights still on downstairs past midnight?

Who was in the kitchen?

Ye Zhuoyan quietly descended the stairs, pausing halfway when she heard voices from the kitchen.

Through the open glass partition, she saw Wen Huiyun making desserts inside.

Jiang Yining leaned against the island counter, snapping photos of Wen Huiyun with her DSLR camera.

Her platinum blonde hair was tied high, revealing snow-white shoulders and neck, with two strands of pale pink highlights framing her face.

Wen Huiyun stood with her back turned, head bowed as she stirred butter. “Eat fewer cookies, or there won’t be any left tomorrow.”

Jiang Yining ran a pinky finger slowly across her plump, glistening lower lip. “Then make more to satisfy me~”

“…” Goosebumps rose.

Ye Zhuoyan’s eyes darkened with displeasure, a faint irritation prickling in her chest.

Forget the milk.

Jiang Yining asked Wen Huiyun in a sultry voice, “Why did you choose Ye Zhuoyan? Give me a chance~”

Ye Zhuoyan froze mid-step on the stairs.

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