The Film Queen’s Little Bunny Wife - Chapter 27

The director of The Scruffy Cat Observation Diary is a woman named Ning Yu, in her thirties, who has an intelligent and astute appearance.

She previously worked under a major director and accumulated a wealth of experience in shooting variety shows. This year, she decided to step out of her comfort zone, raising funds to pursue her own dream.

Because Ling Hanyan likes pets, Ning Yu is something of a casual fan.

Ning Yu is a very smart and adaptable woman. She knew that her variety show, lacking both funding and backing from capital, would struggle to invite big-name celebrities.

So, she used a more unconventional method to contact guests, appealing to the stars’ love for small animals, hoping they would participate out of passion!

She first obtained data from animal protection organizations regarding the frequency and amount of donations made by celebrities to stray animal foundations in recent years.

Then, combined with how these celebrities behaved around animals, she analyzed whether they genuinely liked animals.

She was surprised to find that Ling Hanyan donated almost every year.

And she noticed that early on, when Ling Hanyan might not have been famous or wealthy, the donations were small.

As she slowly gained recognition in the entertainment industry, the donation amounts also increased significantly.

The cumulative total of her donations over the years was astonishing.

The most unique point was that everyone said Ling Hanyan was more gentle and patient with animals than with people.

Out of curiosity, the person Ning Yu most wanted to invite for the first season was Ling Hanyan.

It was strange; when Ling Hanyan’s side received the invitation but delayed responding, Ning Yu decided to personally visit the company to inquire.

However, from the doorman to the assistant, as soon as they heard she was from a variety show production team coming to discuss a contract, they barely stopped her!

In a mix of surprise and confusion, Ning Yu smoothly arrived at Sister Mao’s office.

“Hello, I am Ning Yu, the director of The Scruffy Cat Observation Diary. I’m here today to discuss inviting the artist Ling Hanyan to participate in…”

The woman opposite her frowned and interrupted her self-introduction, “Wait, which show did you say you are the director of?”

“The Scruffy Cat Observation Diary.” A sinking feeling in her heart, Ning Yu repeated it.

Sure enough, Sister Mao clutched her forehead in frustration and said, “There’s been a mistake, a big mistake! I scheduled a meeting today with the team from I Went Out Without Money Today. What’s wrong with Xiao Liang, how could he not confirm…”

The mystery was solved, but the situation was mortifying, perhaps the worst nightmare Ning Yu had experienced in years.

However, her excellent psychological composure allowed her to recover quickly. She smiled sweetly, “Well, do you want to keep chatting about my show since you’re free now, or should you just reject me outright and put me out of my misery?”

Her words were pleasant to hear; they gave the other party an easy out without making herself seem too desperate.

Mao Ling quite admired her.

So she said seriously, “I’ve discussed your show with Ling Hanyan. From a financial perspective, I don’t want her to accept it…it has a small target audience and doesn’t pay much.

However, she is very interested in it.

How about this? I’ll call her over, and you can talk face to face. See if you can convince both her and me.”

This was an opportunity! Ning Yu was delighted and immediately agreed.

A moment later, the office door opened.

Ling Hanyan walked in wearing tight-fitting gym clothes, her black hair tied up in a bun, and a towel draped over her shoulder.

Having just finished her workout, her face was damp with sweat, and her chest was still heaving slightly.

Ning Yu could never have imagined that the stunning beauty she had been anticipating would appear before her in such a sweaty, exhausted state.

“Hello, I’m Ling Hanyan. I just came from the gym. I slacked off on my workouts while filming, and now that the filming is done, I’m doing rehabilitation,” she introduced herself.

She then pulled a chair behind the desk and sat down side by side with Mao Ling.

Ning Yu: “…”

She silently retracted the hand she had extended to shake Ling Hanyan’s, wondering what she had been expecting.

She adjusted her mood, gave her prepared self-introduction and program summary in one breath, and quietly waited for their questions.

Ling Hanyan’s eyes sparkled with interest.

This woman had a great concept. She didn’t start by filming why stray animals stray, how miserable and shocking their current living conditions are.

Instead, she planned to introduce their lives from the perspective of the stray cats, focusing not on the guests but on the cats themselves.

The cameras would be split into two groups: one focusing on the stray cats, where cameras would be installed on them to record their daily lives.

The other group would focus on the control group of cats “adopted” by the guests.

First, they would ensure the two stray cats were siblings, sharing the exact same initial living environment.

Then, they would wait patiently to see how they would grow up in different environments.

The guest’s task was to foster the control group cat, treating it as their own pet.

The production team would not interfere with the daily lives of either group of cats. They would only use the cameras to record, and finally, edit the two groups’ life trajectories together to see if the contrast was shocking enough.

More than a variety show, it was a blend of popular science and an animal documentary.

Sister Mao pondered for a moment, then tapped the table and asked Ning Yu, “Can you guarantee that this kind of filming will have a story? A variety show can’t survive without a story.”

“I am confident about this.” Ning Yu, who was well-prepared, pulled out a stack of contrast photos specifically collected for stray animals and placed them on the table.

Seeing one small animal after another transform from a skinny, dirty, and dull furred state to a new life with the loving companionship of a kind owner, both women were deeply touched.

Especially when they saw a puppy whose hind legs were crushed by a car being adopted, and then running freely in the sun, using small wheels as its legs.

Even Sister Mao, who always claimed to have a heart of stone, felt an urge to adopt a poor little creature.

When she saw that even a pet rabbit had been abandoned by its unscrupulous owner and was now a stray, Ling Hanyan’s heart was moved.

She asked, “I’m curious about how the show will be produced. Will the crew follow me when I’m raising the cat?”

“Usually, you only need to turn on the camera on the cat. All the guests will only gather on weekends for a review, which generally won’t exceed two hours,” Ning Yu immediately replied.

That sounded quite free.

Ling Hanyan wanted to accept the variety show, so she secretly gave Sister Mao a meaningful look.

The latter signaled her to be patient, then politely told Ning Yu that they would consider it further.

After sending Ning Yu off, Ling Hanyan immediately said, “I want to do this show. I feel it’s very meaningful, and I also want to experience what it’s like to raise a small animal.”

After all, she might have a “rabbit” to raise at home later, so practicing beforehand would be good.

Sister Mao glared at her but didn’t mention her previous concerns about the low pay and the need for more consideration.

A little later, the team from I Went Out Without Money Today arrived. They offered excellent terms and promised to edit the footage truthfully, ensuring there would be no repeat of previous incidents.

It seemed they had also done their homework.

Ling Hanyan was still tempted by the fact that this show could air quickly. After thinking for a moment, she asked, “Can I bring a pet to this show?”

The staff member from the program didn’t immediately understand what she meant and gestured for her to elaborate.

So, Ling Hanyan didn’t hold back and explained that she was interested in The Scruffy Cat program.

The staff member was a little hesitant.

There was no precedent for this. Furthermore, bringing a cat would inevitably add a lot of screen time. If they ended up spending a large sum of money only to boost The Scruffy Cat, wouldn’t they suffer a net loss?

However, their head director was a good friend of Li Shang and knew that The Legend of Empress Crane Spirit had finished filming.

Furthermore, with state supervision and support, it was bound to be a huge hit upon release.

That’s why he wanted to secure the lead actress’s schedule before other variety shows. Although he hadn’t come in person, the staff member had sworn a “failure is not an option” oath before departing.

Sensing his difficulty, Sister Mao stepped in and said, “I’ll give you the contact information for the director of The Scruffy Cat. You can discuss it privately. If you can reach an agreement, then Hanyan might be able to join you.”

She then smiled, “I’m still quite curious to see what kind of person the current mainstream variety shows will edit her into.”

The Moon Rabbit Clan’s cultivation pool was different today. There were two white rabbits, one gray rabbit, and one milk tea colored rabbit resting inside.

The rabbit quota was exceeded an entropy increasing phenomenon was almost occurring!

It turned out that after Moon Ming returned Jiaojiao, face ashen, from Ling Hanyan’s arms that day, she refused to trust Rabbit Jiaojiao anymore.

So, she put aside her duties, transformed into her original form, and came to cultivate diligently with her.

Rabbit Jiao Jiao accidentally let the secret slip, which brought the wind of Mu Si here as well. The slightly smaller, short haired, milk tea colored rabbit was Mu Si.

Heaven knows she hadn’t stepped foot in the clan territory for many years, but this time, for the sake of close-up gossip, she broke her own promise.

Because of her sister’s pleading, Moon Ming didn’t go looking for trouble with Ling Hanyan. However, she was still holding a grudge and even considered confiscating Jiao Jiao’s communication devices, hoping she wouldn’t contact Ling Hanyan until the contract was fully drafted.

Could Rabbit Jiao Jiao listen to her? Not being able to contact Ling Hanyan was like not being allowed to breathe fresh air!

So, a late-onset rebellious phase erupted. Not only did she refuse to cultivate properly.

She also constantly leaned on Cotton Candy and cried, wiping large tears onto its fur…

Mu Si had initially watched from the sidelines, but couldn’t help but intervene, finally persuading the two parties to discuss face to face.

“Sister, I’ve been an adult for a long time. I know what I want to do and what I like. Ling Hanyan is the one for me in this lifetime. I don’t understand why you won’t let us contact each other.”

After a long pause, Moon Ming replied, “Jiao Jiao, although your bloodline awakened late, you have a lot of talent for cultivation. However, you lack a lot in cultivating your heart.”

“I want you to establish a relationship only after the bond is formed for your own good. If you don’t believe me, ask Mu Si how she’s been over the years.”

Mu Si was speechless. “Not being bonded just means getting horny during the rut, eagerly looking for someone to date, and then breaking up quickly because it feels pointless. I haven’t done anything terrible, have I?”

Moon Ming gave a “that’s exactly the point” gesture. “If you reveal secrets without being bonded, how can you be sure Ling Hanyan likes you and isn’t just lusting after your body? As long as you two aren’t bonded, I feel like you’re walking a tightrope over a razor sharp blade.”

“Lusting after my… what…” Rabbit Jiaojiao’s ear tips slowly started turning red.

“Once you go into heat, you will affect the person you like, passively using the charm skill,” Moon Ming analyzed. “Although you were vague, I guessed what you two were doing in the private room. That Ling Hanyan must have been terrifying, right? Are you sure that’s the person you want?”

Hearing this, Rabbit Jiao Jiao fell silent.

Since being brought back by her sister, she had been avoiding this question for the past few days, telling herself it was because Ling Hanyan’s mind was unclear.

But she also knew that she had secretly rejoiced that Yanyan had actively kissed her.

If that could be considered a kiss.

“I’ve made up my mind, Sister. I want her to genuinely like me.” Having reached this conclusion, she lowered her eyes and sent Ling Hanyan one last message saying she would be busy recently and might not have time to reply.

Then, she handed over her phone and tablet.

Under the guidance of her sister and Mu Si, she slowly found her lost true self.

Love is not about giving yourself over to someone else, but about running towards a better future together. She had nothing but money, and even that money came from her parents and sister.

So, Rabbit Jiao Jiao made a plan: while waiting for the contract to be drafted, she wanted to become an investor.

She would specialize in investing in the cultural and entertainment industry so she could be closer to Ling Hanyan.

Bai Wanyue had managed to procure many proposals for dramas, movies, variety shows, and talk shows recruiting investors for her whimsical boss.

Rabbit Jiao Jiao immediately set her eyes on the program at the top of the pile. The Scruffy Cat Observation Diary.