The Cannon Fodder Supporting Female Character is Still Alive Today - Chapter 23

Chapter 23: What is the Reason

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On the stage, the moment that title was heard, Luo Qi and Lie Ruyang moved simultaneously, attempting to restrain the person who had suddenly seen through Luo Qi’s disguise.

But Si Qingyu was one step ahead, landing beside Bai Yao.

She stood straight, one hand lightly resting on Bai Yao’s shoulder, a hint of a smile on her face, yet the underlying threat was clear.

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Bai Yao stood below the stage. Bai Yao didn’t know what to do.

Why?

Why couldn’t the men in this book see through Luo Qi’s disguise, but the women could always figure out her identity?

Why are so many minor supporting characters popping up to inexplicably steal scenes?

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The situation reached a stalemate until Hu Jiu below the stage let out an angry roar, breaking the bizarre atmosphere.

“How are you people managing things?! The stage collapsed during the performance! Isn’t this bringing bad luck to me?!”

Hu Jiu was tall, his appearance already rough. Now, glaring in anger, he looked even more terrifying.

And once he let loose his voice, it was no longer the deliberately suppressed whisper he used when coaxing Su Mubai earlier, but rather a beast-like roar that intimidated everyone both on and off the stage, making them tremble and dare not speak.

Hu Jiu continued to rage, “Which sons of turtles were in charge of building the stage? Get your asses out here!”

From his tone, he intended to severely punish those who built the stage. For a moment, no one dared to step forward, and the scene was extremely tense.

The man in the green robe next to Hu Jiu stood up and patted his shoulder, “A’Hu, calm down.”

The man’s voice was flat, and like the man himself, seemed to have an extremely weak presence.

But Bai Yao knew that this unremarkable-looking man was the Great Master of Black Cloud Fortress, Zhou Fang.

He was also the person she had risked seeing earlier.

Logically, the fortress master naturally held the highest authority, but Hu Jiu completely ignored Zhou Fang’s words. He even shook his shoulder, shrugging off Zhou Fang’s hand.

Zhou Fang’s face darkened. He withdrew his hand, turned, and sat back down, saying nothing more.

The leader of the Shuiyan men glanced at Zhou Fang, a slight, scornful smirk of schadenfreude flashing across his face.

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Yes.

That’s it!

Capture the moment! Make sure you get that smirk!

Watching the conflict between the various people, Bai Yao thought, At least some parts of the plot are still matching up.

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Bai Yao was controlled by Si Qingyu, feeling what seemed like a sharp blade pressed against her waist through her clothes.

But based on her experience having read countless dramas and novels, she knew that there was no major danger for the time being. Bai Yao lowered her eyes and quickly recalled the description in the original book.

In For the Prince, For the Phoenix, although Zhou Fang was the nominal boss of Black Cloud Fortress, unlike the merit-based system of other bandit dens, Zhou Fang’s position as boss was inherited.

The previous Master of Black Cloud Fortress was too dedicated to his career, so much so that he neglected to pass on his lineage. In his old age, the old Master adopted three sons from the families of brothers who had died in the fortress.

Zhou Fang, Hu Jiu, and Gu Sanmei.

In the order of adoption, these three subsequently became the Great Master, Second Master, and Third Master of Black Cloud Fortress. Si Qingyu was the only outsider among the masters, joining Black Cloud Fortress based on her excellent skill in making medicine.

Among the three original masters of Black Cloud Fortress, Zhou Fang was physically weak but excelled at calculation. He controlled all the supplies, expenses, income, and expenditures of the fortress, thereby maintaining a semblance of prosperity.

Hu Jiu was the standard template of simple mind and developed limbs. He knew his brain wasn’t sharp, and he was once quite admiring of the more astute Zhou Fang.

As for Gu Sanmei, he was an eccentric who didn’t crave power or money, only wanting to mess around aimlessly and pursue his own enjoyment.

As a result, years passed, and although Zhou Fang might not even be able to defeat a minor bandit in the fortress in a fight, he had stably held the position of Master of Black Cloud Fortress.

Of course, this was all before the Shuiyan people joined.

Since a group of Shuiyan men with ulterior motives infiltrated, a rift gradually formed between Zhou Fang and Hu Jiu. Hu Jiu began to find faults with Zhou Fang everywhere, deeply feeling that Zhou Fang was too cautious and weak in his dealings. Before the fortress’s eventual destruction, Hu Jiu had even thoroughly entertained the idea of becoming the Great Master himself.

However, before he could succeed, the characters of Black Cloud Fortress all met their end.

The destruction of Black Cloud Fortress was only a few months away from this moment.

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On the side, seeing Zhou Fang being humiliated, Gu Sanmei immediately turned his head and remained silent.

Luo Qi and Lie Ruyang exchanged a look on the stage and stopped moving.

The lively banquet instantly quieted down. After a long silence, Si Qingyu spoke.

“Second Brother, don’t rush.” Si Qingyu said, “The collapse of the stage has bad implications, but why don’t you just extend the banquet for a few more days, so that the abundant joy completely suppresses the bad luck?”

Hu Jiu didn’t want to reject Si Qingyu outright, but he still said angrily, “How many days should one birthday party last?”

Si Qingyu smiled upon hearing this. She cast her gaze upon Su Mubai next to Hu Jiu and said, “If one birthday isn’t enough, can’t you also hold a wedding?”

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Bai Yao, confused by the strange plot turn: “…”

Su Mubai, who was suddenly named: “…”

Bai Yao turned to look at Su Mubai, and Su Mubai’s face visibly paled.

Given: The original plan was to use a beauty trap (getting the Second Master drunk to steal his token) by following the script, but now the essential condition (the banquet) has suddenly paused, and the next event has turned into a wedding.

Question: Who is Bai Yao, and where is Su Mubai?

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Hello everyone, this is the filming location of Let’s Get Married.

We can now see that the two new guests are in place. Let’s interview them about their feelings.

Ah, excuse me, one of the new guests seems too happy and has fainted.

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No, Su Mubai, hang in there!

It’s just marrying a man, you don’t have to pass out immediately, do you?

Bai Yao watched as Su Mubai collapsed, but after a few seconds, she realized something was wrong.

Because Su Mubai wasn’t just unconscious; he had started foaming at the mouth.

Hu Jiu wrapped an arm around Su Mubai, “Aiya, Su Su, what’s wrong with you?”

Gu Sanmei on the side reacted quickly and said, “Qingyu, hurry and take a look. Is he poisoned?”

Si Qingyu was startled upon hearing this. She immediately let go of Bai Yao and rushed towards Su Mubai.

Bai Yao glanced back at Luo Qi. Luo Qi had already jumped off the stage and took Bai Yao’s hand reassuringly.

Lie Ruyang observed their movements from the side, then also reached out, demanding to be held. Luo Qi glanced at her and placed a piece of fabric, which Lie Ruyang had ripped off the stage when it collapsed, into her palm.

Lie Ruyang scoffed and tossed the fabric away. The others also followed the crowd and gathered around.

Si Qingyu quickly sealed a few of Su Mubai’s acupoints and fed him a few pills. Su Mubai temporarily stopped foaming but fell into a deep coma.

Hu Jiu asked, “Is it serious? Can the poison be cured?”

Si Qingyu said, “I’m here, he can be saved.”

Then she added, “He was poisoned just now.”

Hu Jiu was stunned when he heard this, then realized: “He just ate something from my place! What was poisoned?”

He said, “Who the hell is trying to harm me?!”