The Ex-Wife of the Scumbag A Who Abandoned the Female Lead - Chapter 32

However, the little master’s style needed some adjustments. Otherwise, with a sexy and wild flair, she might crack a whip, lift her chin, and declare: “You are only allowed to like this queen!” or “Where did this little vixen come from, daring to compete with this queen for my disciple’s heart? I’ll whip them to death!”

Just imagining it gave Shi Nuocen a chill. It was better to change the style to that of a caring big sister.

As she let her thoughts wander freely, she suddenly overheard a pair of amateur guests saying, “There’s writing on the back of the draw slips too. It turns out there are plot summaries.”

Shi Nuocen abruptly remembered Brother Zong’s earlier complaint and immediately walked toward the Beta male star. “Excuse me, let me see the slip.”

The Beta male star initially pretended not to hear, then simply turned his body sideways and taunted, “I’m not giving it to you. What are you going to do about it?”

A mocking smile tugged at Shi Nuocen’s lips. With her back to the camera, she hinted meaningfully, “You and Brother Yu know each other, don’t you?”

“What are you talking about?” The man paused slightly, quickly feigning ignorance.

Shi Nuocen chuckled at this, though the smile didn’t reach her eyes. “Maybe I’m mistaken. After all, your styles are just too similar.”

At that moment, the host raised the microphone and reminded everyone, “Guests, you can now exchange information with each other. The goal of this segment is to respect the basic character settings, and then you’re free to improvise. We hope to see a collision of creativity and emotion from all of you!”

Shi Nuocen first glanced at Emperor Zong’s slip: “Princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, disguised as a woman, ambitious. A princess in the court, a martial arts alliance leader in the jianghu. The emperor arranged her marriage to the imperial son-in-law to keep her under surveillance.”

Queen Bei also kindly showed hers voluntarily: “The princess’s imperial son-in-law. Their first meeting was calculated, but he gradually fell in love with the princess in her female guise, willing to sacrifice everything for her. However, one day, he stumbled upon the princess’s biggest secret.”

Only then did Shi Nuocen realize that the draw slips actually had a hidden layer inside, containing the identity slip of the paired partner.

Brother Ye and Captain Su drew “The Chivalrous Thief Couple.”

Their identity plot was: “The demon cult leader in the jianghu has always kept a low profile, and no one knows their true identity not even whether they are male or female. The chivalrous thief couple breaks into the bedroom of the wealthy merchant, Master Qian, to steal an item and unexpectedly discovers a clue.”

Shi Nuocen looked at the guests’ outfits. Without exception, none matched the identity of a wealthy merchant. Finally, she pointed at herself in astonishment. “Could it be that I am that Master Qian?”

The others exchanged glances and slowly nodded.

Only the Beta male star, seeing this, muttered under his breath, “Serves you right!”

Empress Ru and the rapper drew “The Newlywed Couple.”

Their identity plot was: “The emperor, traveling incognito, lost his memory due to an incident and was rescued by a woman. Determined to repay her kindness.”

After looking at everyone else’s slips, Emperor Zong laughed and said, “Xiao Cen, you’re not being fair. You’ve seen all of ours, but you haven’t shown yours.”

Shi Nuocen sighed and spread her hands. “It’s not that I won’t show it. I don’t have it. The slip isn’t in my hands at all.”

Hearing this, everyone cast meaningful glances at the Beta male star. Seeing this, he reluctantly pulled it out and said, “Here, take a look.”

There was only one line written on it: [An old man with a young wife outwardly close, but inwardly distant. Due to a secret held by his young wife, Master Qian is forced to submit to her.]

The identities of the other guests included [General Couple], [Minister Couple], and others.

Shi Nuocen mentally reviewed the information she had gathered. It seemed that many pieces were missing to connect everything, so she turned her gaze to the host.

The host blinked playfully and said, “No worries! We have NPCs and cue cards. And the couples you’ve drawn, some are harmonious, while others are tense. You can experience your roles while trying to change these relationships.”

In other words, whether they stayed together or parted ways was up to them. The roles offered a high degree of freedom.

Five minutes later, the event officially began. The wedding procession’s music started first, followed by a group of constables rushing through the city: “Damn it, the thief couple got away again!”

At that moment, the two playing the thief couple were hiding on a roof beam, holding a golden box. Slowly opening the lid, they saw by the candlelight what was inside. Several human skin masks and a secret letter.

Unfolding the letter, they read words written by the Demon Sect Leader from ten years ago: “Even after thirty years of arduous cultivation, I still couldn’t compare to that rising star. He drained all my power, forcing me into hiding and anonymity. How pitiful and lamentable!”

Meanwhile, Master Qian’s young wife, upon learning that the secret evidence had been stolen, feared he would hold her accountable. She hastily packed her valuables and fled.

Shi Nuocen saw the line on the cue card: “When she was here, I felt stifled. Now that she’s gone, I can’t seem to adjust. Perhaps I should bring her back (guests may improvise).”

Improvise? Shi Nuocen flicked her sleeve, stroked her long beard, and laughed, “Good riddance!” She still had to crash the wedding. How could she spare time for someone whose heart wasn’t with her?

Seeing that her “husband” made no effort to chase after her, the “young wife” turned livid with rage and cursed, “That old fool! He won’t even come looking for me? Fine, I’ll find someone younger and more powerful than you, and make you regret it!”

As she turned away, she smirked sinisterly: “Since you’re heartless, don’t blame me for being disloyal! I’ll expose your collusion with the former Demon Sect Leader to the Martial Alliance.”

Unexpectedly, when she reported it to the Martial Alliance Leader, the actor playing the leader, Zong Yingdi, declared, “This woman is full of lies and has no solid evidence. She cannot be trusted. Guards! Seize her! Throw her into the dungeon, and don’t let her spread rumors!”

Witnessing this, Shi Nuocen couldn’t help but give Zong Yingdi a thumbs-up: As expected of our ally, so reliable!

When the beta actor was locked in the dungeon, he was completely dumbfounded.

Later, Shi Nuocen paid a visit to the Martial Alliance Leader, thanking him for his trust. She then fabricated a reason, claiming she suspected that members of the Demon Sect were hiding within the wedding procession, and requested the Alliance to dispatch experts to capture them.

The plot was advancing at breakneck speed! Netizens were stunned.

【Wow! Beauty Cen and Zong Yingdi are stirring up trouble!】

【Are they teaming up to crash the wedding?】

By then, the wedding procession had already traveled halfway down the street. Just as Shi Nuocen’s team got into position, someone else made the first move. Upon closer look, it turned out to be the General and the Minister!

The two men immediately burst into tears, grabbing the groom’s hands and exclaiming, “Your Majesty! We have finally found you! Please return to the palace with us at once and take charge of the situation!”

“But…” The groom stretched his hand toward the bridal sedan not far away, clearly reluctant to leave his beautiful bride-to-be.

“No buts!” the minister hurriedly interjected. “Your Majesty, with your noble status, how could you marry a woman of unknown origins? Once you return to the palace, three thousand beauties will be waiting for you!”

This sudden twist left not only the groom, who was playing the role of the rapper, stunned but also Shi Nuocen.

Soon, the groom was coaxed and tricked into leaving. Shi Nuocen couldn’t help but complain inwardly: Hey! Weren’t you supposed to say, ‘If you want to snatch the bride, you’ll have to step over my dead body’? You gave up way too quickly!

[Pfft! Hahaha! With so many parties stirring up trouble, there’s no way this wedding is happening!]

[Now it’s every man for himself to win the bride!]

Sure enough, after persuading the groom, the minister and the general prepared to take the bride along with the sedan.

“You two, as high-ranking officials, stooping to such actions is truly beneath your dignity!” Shi Nuocen quickly shouted, signaling the martial arts alliance to charge forward while trying to sneak to the sedan, grab the bride, and make a run for it. But as soon as she rounded the back of the sedan, she collided head-on with the bride!

Just as Shi Nuocen was about to knock her out and carry her away, a pale finger reached out and swiftly tapped her twice. Shi Nuocen’s body went limp, and the next moment, she was hoisted onto the other’s shoulder!

Wait! This isn’t how the plot is supposed to go!

Ru Xi Cheng swiftly carried her away to a secluded room. With a fanatical look in her eyes, she began undoing Shi Nuocen’s belt, her expression both tearful and pleading:

“Master, I’ve searched for you for ten years and finally found you. Back then, you refused to accept my feelings, so I had no choice but to confine you. I thought you would eventually understand my heart, but instead, you chose to escape, change your name, and wear a mask. But you can’t escape anymore. Today, you’ve fallen into my hands, so just obediently submit to me!”

It was only then that Shi Nuocen finally realized: “You, you’re actually the Demon Sect Leader!”

The next moment, she was thrown onto the bed, and the curtains slowly closed.

[Oh my god! Locked in a dark room!]

[Dare you pull back the curtains? I’m a premium VIP member!]

[Didn’t Sister Cen draw the ‘old husband, young wife’ card? So, this is how it ends up!]

Seeing this, Zong Yingdi couldn’t help but beat his chest in frustration: “You two, do you even remember we’re supposed to be promoting Director He’s movie? It turns out I’m the only one taking this seriously!”

With someone leading the way, the other guests also began to let loose, and the plot spiraled further into melodrama. But everyone was having a great time, especially the chivalrous thief couple, who first stole the emperor’s imperial pillow and then the princess’s wig, causing chaos throughout the capital.

When the second segment ended, the host was stunned for a long moment before finally finding his voice: “This was truly unexpected!”

He then turned to Shi Nuocen and Ru Xi Cheng and asked curiously, “You two were the first to break from the script. Could you share your thoughts and experiences?”

“Thoughts and feelings, huh.” Shi Nuocen finally remembered Director He’s instructions and said with a smile, “It’s because Sister Ru and I were connected in a past life. After all, we recently played family-like roles in a period drama, and in the end, I even died for her.”

Ru Xi Cheng glanced at her sideways and picked up the thread: “That’s why in the earlier scene, I waited for you for ten years.”

Shi Nuocen even pretended to count on her fingers: “So, was it worth it or not?”

The host, quick on the uptake, immediately chimed in: “The past life connection you mentioned is that referring to Director He’s new movie? I heard it’s set to release mid-year. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Afterward, the host went on to ask the other guests about their experiences. The rapper, torn between grief and indignation, pointed at the few people who had stolen his kiss and said, “You guys, ganging up on me alone. That’s just unreasonable! My bride!” Then and there, he launched into an impressive rap.

Lines like “The bride is getting married, but the groom isn’t me” were truly heartbreaking to hear.

“Tonight’s accommodation and meals are uniformly arranged. Two people to a room, but there are partitions inside and two separate beds. Starting tomorrow night, the quality of your room and food will depend on your efforts. Also, for tonight’s heart-fluttering text message segment, mutual selections can pair up directly. There are still about two hours until the messages are sent, so everyone can have dinner while trying to win someone over.” After saying this, the host made a “see you tomorrow” gesture.

The beta male star had actually been hoping to pair up with either Actor Zong or Director Liu, as it would greatly benefit his career. But despite his hints, neither of them paid him any attention, leaving him frustrated and annoyed.

At this point, he looked at Shi Nuocen again and felt a twinge of regret. He thought to himself that although she was a newcomer, she seemed to have a good relationship with Actor Zong. If he could get close to her, he might just be able to connect with Actor Zong.

During dinner, back at the Ru family villa, Shi Nuocen would often serve delicious dishes to her ex-wife and An’an. Though she reminded herself that this was a show and she needed to be careful, mealtime was naturally a relaxed moment. Before she knew it, the habit resurfaced.

Seeing the serving chopsticks halfway extended, she suddenly pulled back, which would only make her look guilty. So, under everyone’s collective gaze, she calmly completed the action, pretending to be a caring fan looking out for her idol. She gently advised, “Sister Ru, try this! It’s very low in calories.”

Then she picked up another serving for Actor Zong: “Brother Zong, have some too.”

“Xiao Cen is so thoughtful,” Actor Zong said outwardly, but inwardly, he felt suspicious. Why did he get the impression that Xiao Cen and Xi Cheng were quite familiar in private?

Director Liu remarked with emotion, “As expected from Director He’s crew, such a close bond. It’s really enviable.”

After dinner, when they returned to their rooms, the beta male star entered first and immediately claimed the partitioned area. Lifting his chin arrogantly, he dangled the key and put on a “don’t you dare try to take advantage of me” attitude, which made Shi Nuocen laugh.

The moment to send the text messages finally arrived. All the guests couldn’t help but feel nervous, worried about being left out in this round. If they didn’t receive a single message, frankly, it would be quite disheartening.

The beta male star was a man who valued his pride. To avoid such a situation, he had secretly sent ambiguous signals to a few of the non-celebrity guests earlier. He thought that with his charm, none of them would remain indifferent. However, after waiting for over ten minutes, his phone hadn’t received any messages. Facing reality, he grew anxious!

Especially when he faintly heard Shi Nuocen’s phone beep twice from outside the half-open cubicle door, his jealousy intensified!

Shi Nuocen had indeed received two messages.

【Wait ten years, accompany a lifetime—Master, hello.】

【You stole my wife, so I’m here to greet you.】

When Shi Nuocen saw the second message, she couldn’t help but feel exasperated!

Both messages were too obvious. The first one was definitely from her ex-wife, and the second could only be from the rapper.

Not just her, but the netizens watching the live stream were equally shocked!

【What a clout-chaser! She’s really using Actress Ru to gain attention! How shameless!】

【Hey, look carefully! It’s true that Cen sent a message to Ru, but Ru also sent one to Cen!】

【Someone of Ru’s status can’t be bought off. So even if it’s clout-chasing, it must be with Ru’s consent!】

The guests were unaware of these online discussions. Ru Xi Cheng looked at the message on her phone screen and slowly broke into a smile.

【Considering how I served you food, pick me once, okay?】

Netizens’ comments instantly flooded in, with remarks like, “So curious about what made Actress Ru smile so gently, her eyes glowing softly. She looks so beautiful!”

Little did they know, Actress Ru’s smile would grow even brighter later on.

Shi Nuocen logged into the game, switched her “Little Master” character’s style to “Elegant and Intellectual,” and asked, “Little Master, how can you tell if you’ve truly fallen for someone?”

【Try confessing to them.】

“No way,” Shi Nuocen quickly typed. “Wouldn’t that cause misunderstandings? What if I don’t actually like them, but because of the confession, they start thinking something? That would be so troublesome!”

【What I mean is, you could try confessing. Maybe in that moment, your heartbeat will tell you everything.】

That actually sounded like a plausible method! Shi Nuocen thought to herself.

Not long after, the Little Master proactively asked, 【Who is the person you like?】

“Someone who stands out in the crowd,” Shi Nuocen typed without thinking.

And so, that night, several social media platforms exploded with trending topics! The servers even crashed at one point, leaving programmers scrambling to fix them, working overtime in a frenzy!

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