Fake Cannon Fodder A Becomes a Sensation in Romance Variety Shows - Chapter 78

When did she start feeling differently about Wen Huiyun?

Ye Zhuoyan’s thoughts were a tangled mess.

Truth be told, before joining the dating show, Ye Zhuoyan had always believed Wen Huiyun was just putting on an act, never once doubting it.

Because back then, Wen Huiyun had gone back on her word first forcing her to divorce, then changing her mind Ye Zhuoyan always felt she was plotting something bigger.

The two of them lived completely separate lives in the old villa. Ye Zhuoyan shut herself in her room, paying no attention to any changes in Wen Huiyun, convinced it was all part of some sinister scheme.

If she had to pinpoint when she first noticed Wen Huiyun was different, it was when Wen Huiyun jumped into the pond to save the cat.

The original host was allergic to cat fur and wasn’t a strong swimmer. Ye Zhuoyan couldn’t imagine her risking her life for a cat.

And leaving the original host aside, even ordinary people rarely went out of their way to save a stray.

Let alone recklessly leaping into the water like Wen Huiyun had.

But after rescuing the cat, the first thing Wen Huiyun thought of wasn’t her own soaked clothes, it was handing Ye Zhuoyan the clue photo.

It moved her.

Touched her, even.

But Ye Zhuoyan didn’t dare trust Wen Huiyun so easily. She still felt Wen Huiyun had ulterior motives.

It wasn’t until Ye Zhuoyan discovered Wen Huiyun injecting suppressants and running DNA tests that her suspicions were confirmed.

Wen Huiyun truly was different.

This was something Ye Zhuoyan wasn’t planning to tell Wen Huiyun just yet.

Why? Well! because Wen Huiyun hadn’t come clean about the act herself.

What if Wen Huiyun ended up presenting as an omega?

Would she still pretend to be an alpha?

As the dutiful wife, Ye Zhuoyan had to save Wen Huiyun some face~●ｖ●

Ye Zhuoyan lay nestled in Wen Huiyun’s arms, the two of them wrapped together in the warmth of a sleeping bag.

Ye Zhuoyan stayed silent for a long while, and Wen Huiyun didn’t rush her, waiting patiently.

So patiently that Ye Zhuoyan almost thought she’d fallen asleep.

“Love comes without knowing when, but deepens with time. Still, I remember the first time I noticed you.”

Ye Zhuoyan’s voice was muffled against Wen Huiyun’s collar.

She could hear Wen Huiyun’s heartbeat quicken, her voice resonating from her chest straight to Ye Zhuoyan’s ears:

“Me and not the original Wen Huiyun?”

“Mm.” Ye Zhuoyan’s gaze darkened.

Her doubts about Wen Huiyun’s identity had started long ago.

No evidence, no concrete thoughts just a vague sense that something was off.

Ye Zhuoyan said, “Remember early in the dating show, that night I made you all play the word puzzle game?”

“I remember.”

“The words I asked you to fill in they formed a sentence from the mysterious notebook. I recognized the original Wen Huiyun’s handwriting. But yours was beautiful. Even when you tried to mimic her scribbles, it still didn’t look right. Like a pretty girl making a silly face.”

Wen Huiyun’s chest trembled with a soft laugh. “So you figured it out that early.”

“The notebook was full of renovation cases similar to my house. And the work clearing the walls and yard. Thank you for silently helping me, Huiyun.”

Ye Zhuoyan hugged Wen Huiyun tighter, breathing in deeply.

All she could smell was Wen Huiyun the rich, creamy scent of milk growing stronger, even a hint of chocolate, melting seamlessly into the coffee-like pheromones.

Wen Huiyun was so warm.

Ye Zhuoyan’s eyes grew hazy, drunk on her tenderness.

It felt like a surreal, impossible dream.

The icy wasteland the original host had left her in had finally faded away.

Now, there was only the endless spring Wen Huiyun gave her.

Ye Zhuoyan slid her hand under Wen Huiyun’s shirt, palm resting against her stomach, tracing slow, gentle circles.

Wen Huiyun shrank back slightly, “Yanyan, is thanking me the same as tickling my stomach?”

“No, it’s not.”

Ye Zhuoyan emerged from the loose collar of Wen Huiyun’s shirt, her eyes sparkling: “I’m flirting with you.”

Wen Huiyun stayed silent, pressing closer against Ye Zhuoyan’s curves as she shrank further.

Ye Zhuoyan whispered softly, pressing against her: “You’re getting warmer.”

Yanyan seeks revenge (by touching).

Coming right up.

The camping trip came to a perfect conclusion.

The production team hurried straight to the largest coastal port in City A, where the world-famous “Queen Janet” cruise ship was about to dock and would remain in City A for five days.

On the exclusive bus for Love and Nest 4, the director sat behind the driver’s seat, gripping the headset with excitement:

“Dear guests, our eighth event will take place aboard the Queen Janet! A world-renowned ultra-luxury cruise ship, sailing from City A to City C aren’t you surprised? Aren’t you thrilled?”

Mi Tao and Jiang Yining clapped and cheered: “Surprised! Thrilled! An ultra-luxury cruise voyage!”

Ke Yuxin rolled her eyes: Two country bumpkins, embarrassing themselves.

Cheng Xiaoming: Indifferent.

What’s surprise? Not her concern. What’s joy? Not her concern. Is the Queen Janet luxurious? Doesn’t feel like it.

Wen Huiyun and Ye Zhuoyan sat at the back.

“Yanyan, have you been on a cruise before?”

“I took one once for filming, but nothing as luxurious as the Queen Janet.”

Wen Huiyun smiled. “I’ve never been on one. When we board, you’ll have to guide me, I don’t want to make a fool of myself.”

Ye Zhuoyan gently stroked the back of her hand. “No matter how luxurious, it’s just a ship. Play however you like, I’ll be with you.”

Yanyan is so reliable!

Delighted, Wen Huiyun nestled into her arms. Sometimes, she just wanted her wife’s hugs.

“Wen Huiyun, did a mosquito bite you? That’s a huge one, must be the wilderness.” Jiang Yining suddenly turned around, staring at the red mark on Wen Huiyun’s neck.

Oh no.

Wen Huiyun buttoned up her shirt. The air conditioning in the bus was stuffy, so she had loosened it earlier.

Live comments:

[What kind of mosquito bite is that? Yunbao, open up and let Auntie take a closer look.]

[Probably an omega mosquito!]

[Definitely a wild omega mosquito!]

That wasn’t a big mosquito.

That was Ye Zhuoyan.

Ye Zhuoyan coughed lightly and straightened Wen Huiyun in her arms.

Jiang Yining smirked and asked, “Got any gum? I’m so bored.”

Wen Huiyun handed her a piece, and Jiang Yining popped it into her mouth. “Thanks. Be careful of mosquito bites, okay?”

Ye Zhuoyan: “…”

Jiang Yining is definitely doing this on purpose!

“Hey, Yining,” Wen Huiyun called out.

“What?”

The camera zoomed in on them.

Wen Huiyun glanced at the lens, her expression shifting slightly as she smiled. “Chew slowly, don’t swallow it.”

The cigar thing can wait until we’re alone.

With the camping event over, the group assignments were dissolved.

The production team checked into a star-rated hotel near the port, with two same-gender guests sharing a room.

Wen Huiyun was still paired with Gu Rufeng.

Ye Zhuoyan was with Mi Tao.

Jiang Yining really didn’t want to deal with Ke Yuxin and planned to move in with Ye Zhuoyan and Mi Tao. Cheng Xiaoming handed her the hotel’s black card: “Pick any room you want.”

The director privately pulled Cheng Xiaoming aside: This isn’t appropriate. We’ve arranged pairings for every guest. Besides, what will Ke Yuxin, a delicate omega think if she’s left alone?

Cheng Xiaoming: She can think with her brain.

Director: “…”

Jiang Yining booked a large suite and upgraded the rooms for Ye Zhuoyan and Mi Tao.

Ke Yuxin complained to the producer: “Why do all the other omega guests get to stay in suites while I’m stuck in a standard room? The show is so unfair!”

The producer comforted her: “They paid for it themselves, Xinxin. You could do the same if you wanted.”

Ke Yuxin fell silent.

Tens of thousands for one night? Was she crazy?

Her phone vibrated that damn thing was messaging her again.

Ke Yuxin impatiently opened it.

An anonymous overseas number:

How’s progress?

Ke Yuxin glanced at the trio moving their luggage to their upgraded rooms, her eyes dark and venomous as she smirked.

She replied: Everything’s ready.

As they left, the motion-sensor lights in the hallway flickered off one by one.

Dinner.

The producer announced the rules for the eighth event.

“Welcome back to Love and Nest 4. This program is exclusively sponsored by Gu Lin Jewelry. Gu Lin Jewelry eternal sincerity, let gold love them for you.”

Live comments:

【This ad is so annoying, they recite it every time.】

【Tbh, Gu Lin Jewelry’s quality is great. I bought a gold pendant and jade pendant from their store during the New Year. You might not know this, but even though their ads focus on gold, their signature pieces are actually jade.】

【I don’t know much about jewelry or jade, but I do know Gu Lin is stunning! Still has a killer body in her forties, auntie, I’m yours!】

【Anyone thirsting over Gu Lin should stop. Years ago, some dark rumors about her surfaced damn, she’s ruthless. They were all scrubbed from the internet later. Not saying more, gotta go incognito.】

【Stop spreading fear. Which head of a major family isn’t cutthroat? You think they survive without playing hard? Gu Lin has a great reputation in the industry, don’t slander my queen.】

The eighth event was also the final one for Love and Nest 4.

The producer was a little reluctant.

“All eight guests’ love nests have been fully renovated.”

“Our final event will take place aboard the Queen Janet cruise ship. The show has rented the mid-deck hall, with each guest getting their own exhibition booth.”

“At that time, you’ll create promotional materials for your love nests, and the passengers on the cruise will vote for them.”

“Voting begins once the ship sets sail and ends half a month later when we dock at City C.”

“The ranking of votes will determine selection rights for the fourth date. The chosen guest cannot refuse.”

The producer handed the first boarding pass to Ye Zhuoyan.

“Boarding order is based on individual votes from the camping performance. Zhuoyan is first and boards tomorrow morning. Second place, Gu Rufeng, boards at 2 PM tomorrow. Third, fourth, and fifth board the day after in order, while sixth, seventh, and eighth board the following day.”

Meeting adjourned!

Wen Huiyun carefully noted the rules.

Those who boarded earlier could start making promotional materials and handing out flyers to attract tourists, the earlier the promotion, the bigger the advantage.

The fourth date couldn’t be refused, so this cruise vote was crucial.

Fortunately, Ye Zhuoyan was boarding first, and Wen Huiyun would board the next day. Plus, they were both confident in their love nests. As long as one of them ranked high, the fourth date was secured. ^o^

“What if I’m last?”

A voice came from behind. Wen Huiyun turned to see Cheng Xiaoming, with Jiang Yining following close. “If CEO Cheng wants to ask someone out, just say it. I could reluctantly choose you once.”

Jiang Yining noticed someone blocking the way and looked up. “Huiyun?”

Night fell, and the show’s staff had all retired.

Wen Huiyun whispered, “Yining, there’s something I’d like to ask you. Can we talk in private?”

Inside a room with just the two of them.

Wen Huiyun showed Jiang Yining a photo of a cigar.

Enlarged, there was a cyan ring at the end of the cigar, along with some letters.

“Florentine Ring Cigar, where did you see this?”

Jiang Yining took the phone to look for herself. “Hmm, it is the Florentine Ring. From a small workshop in Florence. The owner passed away years ago, and now these are limited editions, rare even in Italy.”

Wen Huiyun’s gaze darkened.

Florence again. It must be connected to the Emerald City.

Jiang Yining’s expression turned cryptic. “I heard this cigar is quite popular among members of the Emerald City.”

Wen Huiyun nodded. “I see. Thank you.”

“Huiyun, are you investigating the Emerald City? We’ve come this far, won’t you consider working with me?”

After a brief pause, Wen Huiyun smiled. “Thank you, Yining.”

Back in her room, Wen Huiyun locked herself in the bathroom and sent a message to Ning Changqi: Captain Ning, we’ll board the Janet tomorrow. Also, there’s a lead on the cigar I mentioned before. Please look into the sales records of the Florentine Ring in Florence.

The next morning, everyone gathered to see Ye Zhuoyan off on the ship.

Wen Huiyun hugged Ye Zhuoyan tightly, reluctant to let go. “The thought of not seeing you for over twenty hours is unbearable.”

Under the camera’s gaze, Ye Zhuoyan couldn’t kiss her, so she settled for pressing her cheek affectionately against Wen Huiyun’s. “I’ll set up my little promotional booth today! I’ll be waiting for you!”

“Mm! Let’s do our best!”

In the afternoon, Wen Huiyun received photos from Ye Zhuoyan:

Yunyun, this is the business class cabin on the cruise ship. The environment is great, I really wonder what the luxury cabins look like! I heard you can soak in a hot spring on the balcony while watching the ocean!

Yunyun, this is my booth. Ta-da! Doesn’t it look empty? I’ve already sent the design to the service center for printing. I’ll show you the mock-up tonight.

Wen Huiyun smiled tenderly and replied: My wife is amazing!

“Hehe.”

Ye Zhuoyan giggled happily.

“Excuse me, miss. Please let me pass. Thank you.”

The aisle was narrow, so Ye Zhuoyan stepped aside to make room. The woman walking past was taller, brushing against her as she moved.

Under the overhead lights, the jewelry dangling from the woman’s earlobes shimmered with a delicate gleam.

Ye Zhuoyan took two steps forward before suddenly turning around.

The family heirloom jade earrings.

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