Fake Cannon Fodder A Becomes a Sensation in Romance Variety Shows - Chapter 45

The balcony was dimly lit, with the wooden floor cast in dappled shadows of leaves.

Footsteps approached from the doorway, and the soft light fell upon her as Ye Zhuoyan’s features gradually came into focus.

Wen Huiyun’s gaze was warm as she reached out her hand. Ye Zhuoyan smiled and placed hers atop it, while no one paid any attention to the elaborately dressed Ke Yuxin.

Wen Huiyun and Ye Zhuoyan settled onto the swing chair, and Ye Zhuoyan asked, “The same tune as last time?”

“No, this one was taught to me by Rufeng.”

Then, as if it wasn’t enough, Wen Huiyun emphasized with a strong note: “A little love song written just for you.”

The winter night breeze didn’t feel as cold as usual. As Wen Huiyun hummed, her breath formed little puffs of white in the air. The faint aroma of caramel macchiato mingled with Ye Zhuoyan’s cotton candy sweetness, like a cup of coffee topped with soft, fluffy marshmallows.

When the wind blew, Wen Huiyun draped a shawl over Ye Zhuoyan’s shoulders, while Ke Yuxin stood alone, hugging her bare arms. Her carefully chosen, slightly sexy dress became a joke in the biting cold.

The two on the swing chair clung to each other like lovebirds seeking warmth in winter, their cozy scene painfully glaring in Ke Yuxin’s icy eyes.

Ke Yuxin pursed her lips, her expression unreadable.

Her father had mentioned meeting Wen Huiyun once and thought she seemed different from before. It seemed this idiot’s brain really had gone bad.

Completely fried.

Hah, serves her right for getting beaten up by the underground factions in Jade City.

Now she wants to cozy up to Ye Zhuoyan? Fine, let them be a pair of trash lovebirds.

At least it meant Wen Huiyun wouldn’t stand in the way of Ke Yuxin’s fortune anymore.

Ke Yuxin picked up the guitar case from the table and walked over to them, tears glistening like pear blossoms in the rain. “I wanted to practice here, but I didn’t mean to disturb you. It’s my fault.”

“It’s cold at night. You two should keep warm and not catch a chill.”

“Well! I’ll head back first.”

The guitar music didn’t miss a single note.

Ye Zhuoyan lifted her face from Wen Huiyun’s embrace, her gaze following Ke Yuxin’s bare ankles.

“Xinxin, be kind to yourself.”

Ke Yuxin turned back, her cold eyes sharp. “?”

Ye Zhuoyan smiled sweetly. “Exposing your ankles in the cold can lead to uterine chill.”

“……” Ke Yuxin whipped her head around and stormed down the stairs, teeth clenched, not even bothering with a fake “thank you.”

After Ke Yuxin left, Ye Zhuoyan brushed off Wen Huiyun’s hand, which was still holding the shawl in place.

“She’s gone, no need to act anymore.”

Wen Huiyun spread the fallen shawl over Ye Zhuoyan’s lap. “Who’s acting? I’ve been learning seriously from Rufeng every day.”

“Do you like this song?”

Ye Zhuoyan tilted her face away without answering.

Her silence spoke volumes, she was clearly upset.

Wen Huiyun replayed the day’s events three times in her head. Oh, it must be that thing.

“That Ke girl is annoying. I wanted to handle it myself so you wouldn’t get upset.”

“Here’s the note.”

Wen Huiyun leaned close to Ye Zhuoyan’s ear, whispering, “Madam Wife.”

“Please inspect.”

The warmth of Wen Huiyun’s breath tickled Ye Zhuoyan’s earlobe, sending a shiver through her. Her eyes held a hint of playful reproach.

“What do I want with her little note to you? Keep it yourself.”

“Take good care of it.”

Ye Zhuoyan tossed the shawl back at Wen Huiyun and strode toward the balcony door in her fluffy white goose slippers.

Wen Huiyun lowered her gaze, watching Ye Zhuoyan’s slender calves wrapped in soft fleece socks, each step making the slippers squeak, squish, squish.

Grinning to herself, Wen Huiyun grabbed the shawl and followed.

I wonder how fans would react seeing their goddess Ye Zhuoyan riding a giant white goose through the mortal world.

Reactions as follows:

[“Divine! A celestial goose!”]

[“Drop the link for the goddess-approved white goose slippers!”]

[“The pressure’s on Yiwu now (smirks mischievously)”]

Ye Zhuoyan walked briskly, with Wen Huiyun following closely behind.

As they reached the second-floor staircase, Ye suddenly accelerated, scampering away with light footsteps. Wen hurried to catch up.

Wen called softly, “Don’t run, my plump goose fairy. I want to talk to you.”

Hearing this, Ye sped up even more, her lips curling into a smile as she kept her head down.

With a sudden stride, Wen intercepted at the omega entrance of the AO section. Ye nimbly dodged, slipping down the stairs to the first floor.

“The plump goose fairy takes flight mere mortals, step aside,” Ye whispered back.

Wen chuckled. She’d only teased, but Ye actually played along?

She quickly followed downstairs. “Plump goose fairy, may I touch your wings?”

As Wen caught up to her in the grand hall, Ye suddenly stopped. Wen nearly crashed into her back as she scrambled to halt.

“What’s wrong?”

“Shh.”

Ye was cautious. Wen crouched down, following her gaze toward the entrance.

Behind the 1.5-meter-tall vase in the outdoor foyer, someone was hiding.

The figure was tall and clearly uncomfortable in a half-squat.

They were peeking out, watching two people across from the mansion one in black, one in red standing beneath frost-laden trees.

The dim yellow streetlights cast a sunset-like glow over them.

Wen’s eyes widened. Talk about the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

A soft warmth pressed against her lips Ye had covered her mouth, shaking her head gently.

Shh, don’t startle them.

Wen nodded, resting a hand on Ye’s shoulder as she watched intently, curiosity burning in her eyes.

They could only see vague movements, no sound.

Gu Rufeng took off her black coat. Jiang Yining, wearing only a red wool dress, accepted it and draped it over herself, gathering the edges before looking up with a smile.

It was softer, purer than any smile she’d given anyone in the mansion like rainbow candy falling from the sky.

Jiang freed her hair from under the coat and reached out. Gu helped slide a hair tie from her wrist and handed it to her.

Jiang took it, casually twisting her hair into a loose bun before raising her hand, her red lips moving as she spoke.

Gu’s face flushed slightly as she slowly lowered her head. Jiang rose onto her toes and ruffled Gu’s hair.

Both the figure behind the vase and the two behind the entrance froze.

Wen inhaled sharply, tugging Ye’s sleeve silently. Though she said nothing, her eyes screamed questions.

Ye nodded in confirmation: I know, I saw it too.

Wen: What’s going on here?

Ye pressed a finger to her lips. The figure behind the vase stood and headed toward the living room. Startled, Ye grabbed Wen’s hand and pulled her into the kitchen to hide.

Wen held Ye close, bending low as hurried footsteps echoed through the hall, followed by a clatter. Mi Tao’s empty fruit radish can had been kicked.

“……”

Wen and Ye locked eyes.

Hmm 0.0

Uh -o-

Poor can. What did it ever do to deserve this? QvQ

The night wind blew, rustling fallen leaves.

This grove lay beyond the production crew’s surveillance range.

Jiang Yining hugged her hand warmer and chuckled lightly, “Ah Feng has grown up, getting shy now.”

Gu Rufeng straightened up and ran a hand through her hair, “Since you know.”

Jiang Yining said, “I won’t pat your head anymore. You were cuter as a kid, all fluffy.”

Gu Rufeng: “…”

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard you were coming. Back then, you’d hide in the attic during New Year gatherings and wouldn’t even dare to give a speech at small class meetings. You’ve really grown now you’re brave enough to go on variety shows.”

Jiang Yining wore a nostalgic smile, her expression warm. “Your aunt worries about you endlessly. She’s been reminding me for ages to take good care of you.”

“Feeling better now? That’s great.”

“Sing your heart out, and don’t let those old fuddy-duddies from the Gu family scare you. Remember to send me a signed copy of your new album~”

Gu Rufeng: “…”

Jiang Yining leaned in closer. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling awkward around me now?”

Gu Rufeng took a step back. “No. I just don’t know what to say.”

Jiang Yining frowned slightly. “After so long apart, not even a word of concern? Should I be upset?”

Gu Rufeng’s face flushed with urgency, her tone warmer than usual. “That’s not it, Yi-Yi jie.”

She lowered her head, her gaze softening. “I know you were in Florence that it was dangerous.”

“Every year when we light incense, Auntie and I always light a long-life lantern for you and for Teacher Ning and Officer Jiang too. Next Qingming, will you go with us?”

Jiang Yining’s smile faltered, the warmth in her eyes slowly fading, replaced by a glimmer of moisture.

“I can’t risk exposure, silly girl. The martyrs’ cemetery is too conspicuous.” Unable to resist, Jiang Yining ruffled her hair again, then turned her face away into the shadows.

“Thank you and Auntie Gu. I’ll never forget the Gu family’s kindness.”

As if remembering something, Gu Rufeng lowered her voice and asked, “Yi-Yi jie, I saw that someone from the Cheng family here. Does she know who you are?”

“Know my ass,” Jiang Yining muttered, then cut herself off. “And I don’t plan on telling her. Someone’s trying to mess with Changxin, I need to keep her out of it as much as possible.”

Gu Rufeng sighed. She’d figured as much.

Jiang Yining switched to a cheerful tone. “Why don’t you find a girlfriend here? Zhuoyan’s taken, that Ke, whatever-her-name-is is no good, but Mi Tao’s still available. Put in some effort you’ve still got a chance.”

“…”

Gu Rufeng covered her cheeks.

“I’ll try.”

Jiang Yining smacked her back. “Try? Just now I said you’d grown up you have to put in the work! Fight for it! You must!”

Gu Rufeng nodded silently.

Just as Gu Lin had said.

Who’d have thought Ah Feng would present as an Alpha? Being this withdrawn won’t do her any favors in society.

What a shame for Yi-Yi, presenting as an Omega. With her brains and skills, she could’ve been a top-tier Alpha otherwise.

Too close.

Ye Zhuoyan lay in bed, still a little shaken.

If she and Wen Huiyun had been even a second slower, they would’ve run right into Cheng Xiaoming.

Cheng Xiaoming was kicking soda cans around the living room, if they’d bumped into her, Ye Zhuoyan was sure she’d have used up a lifetime’s worth of embarrassment in one go.

Ugh!

Can’t even imagine it.

No more thinking about it!

Need a distraction.

Ah, got it.

Worry-Free Eatery Fan Club~Wen Huiyun Fan Support QQ Group

Wen’s Official Wife: “Let me contribute to the #WenYe ship#.”

Wen’s Official Wife: “#AA Stock# Why hasn’t the fanfic been updated for so long? No fans left? (doge) @Evan (Group Owner)”

Wen’s Official Wife: “Heard from the crew that Wen Huiyun bought the same big white goose slippers as Ye Zhuoyan O(∩_∩)O”

Ding ding ding!

Go Go Yunyun: “Ooooh, Official Wife’s Wen-Ye content is so good, absolute masterpiece, more please!”

I Love Yunbao: “Dying from sweetness (post-cuddle breathing) Official Wife, please feed us more, we’re starving!”

Yun Fan Support #1: “There’s even a car scene! I’m already on the highway, someone behind me pick up my dropped panties! Official Wife’s writing is god-tier!”

Ding ding ding!

Dreaming of Yun Nightly: “Quoting [Wen’s Official Wife]’s message || #AA Stock# Why hasn’t the fanfic been updated for so long? No fans left? (doge) @Evan (Group Owner)”

Ding dong!

Group Assistant Reminder:

Group members [Wen’s Official Wife] [Dreaming of Yun Nightly] have been muted by the group owner for 24h.

Ding dong!

Evan (Group Owner): “No bashing in this group. Next time, you’re out.”

Evan (Group Owner): “Kicking the can.jpg”

=0=???

Ye Zhuoyan: “Speechless.”

Jiang Yining from the next bed: “Ugh, idiots!”

Ye Zhuoyan asked, “Did you run into haters online again?”

Jiang Yining replied, “You too?Both nodded simultaneously.

Though a bit annoyed, the group chat did help ease Ye Zhuoyan’s awkward mood.

Adjusting the mood light Wen Huiyun gave her, today’s setting is a smiling face, happy.

Huiyun’s room would glow with the same pink heart light too.

Goodnight meow =^ω^=

The first light of dawn.

Shone upon a crushed soda can.

“Oh no!!! Who stepped on my soda can?! I was saving it to grow baby carrots in! ToT”

Mi Tao threw the can away.

She’d already punched drainage holes in it! Just needed to dry it out!

Who would do this?!

Informed Party #1 buried in coffee ← Wen Huiyun

Informed Party #2 buried in milk ← Ye Zhuoyan

Related Party #1 froze ← Gu Rufeng

Related Party #2 spoke up for Mi Tao: “If the culprit is among us, confess now!” ← Jiang Yining

Morning passed without any confessions.

But by noon, Mi Tao received ten cases of assorted canned drinks.

Mi Tao tilted her head, she might know who did it, but didn’t dare say.

“You just want the cans, right? I like drinking soda, you can have them.”

Mi Tao turned excitedly to Gu Rufeng: “Thank you! This helps so much!”

Gu Rufeng carried the drinks back to her room, head lowered: “You like growing things?”

“Hmm?”

“Last year I planted a strawberry plant but it died.”

“Strawberries are tricky. Want to try again? I’ll help you.”

Gu Rufeng nodded, eyes shining with hope. “I want to make jam from them.”

Mi Tao blinked. “One plant won’t be enough.”

Gu Rufeng froze she didn’t know how many berries one plant produced. The seed packet showed many.

Mi Tao chuckled, her hair wafting a fresh orange soda scent.

Gu Rufeng covered her face, mint soda fizzing faintly behind her ears.

After thinking, she asked seriously: “Then how many do we need?”

Ye Zhuoyan watched them carrying the sodas and said to Wen Huiyun, “Your room is about to be taken over by Taotao’s soda cans.”

Wen Huiyun replied, “Who knows? In a few days, it might be strawberry seedlings instead.” Then she whispered, “Ten crates guess who bought them?”

Ye Zhuoyan pinched her lips together and gave her a meaningful look.

Cheng Xiaoming sat alone in the circular sofa, watching a movie. Godzilla vs. Kong. The battle was raging.

AI announcement: “All guests, please gather at the garden plaza.”

The plaza was decorated like a carnival.

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