The Salted Fish And Protagonist A Ended Up Together - Chapter 14

Wen Mian tossed a french fry into her mouth and gave a perfunctory response, “Yes, yes, yes. So, are you going to call the others down?”

Wang Qiang’s fist tightened before he awkwardly withdrew it. He was doomed! He had been so focused on messing with Wen Mian that he completely forgot about the other guests.

But! As an excellent director, he would never admit he had made a mistake. This was, of course, all part of his “plan.”

Wang Qiang nodded. “Of course I’m calling them. But I’m not doing it Mianmian, you go call them.”

Wen Mian chewed the fry with a loud crunch-crunch. “I’ll go, sure. But I have one condition.”

Wang Qiang had expected this and agreed readily. “Just one condition? No problem!”

Wen Mian’s eyes widened slightly. He didn’t protest this time? How boring.

She stood up and headed upstairs. Wang Qiang gave the cameraman a look, and they followed quickly.

First, she went to the third floor to wake up Wang Mo and Song Xue, then returned to the second floor to knock on Zhang Yunxi and Su Shiqiu’s door.

Zhang Yunxi came bouncing out and grabbed Wen Mian’s arm, her voice sweet. “Mianmian, is something wrong?”

Wen Mian pointed to Wang Qiang behind her. “New mission.”

Zhang Yunxi’s face fell instantly. “Oh.”

Finally, they arrived at Gu Man’s door. Wen Mian curled her fingers and knocked twice, her slender fingers looked even paler and more translucent against the wooden door.

Gu Man looked down as she opened the door. Her long phoenix eyes were half-drooped, her gaze deep.

A custom-tailored suit fit her frame perfectly, making her look even taller and more elegant. Her voice was low and soft. “Sorry for the trouble.”

Wen Mian didn’t react for a moment. Trouble? What trouble? She looked up and met Gu Man’s eyes; her pupils were as dark as ink. Wen Mian suddenly realized, she was referring to the trouble of being woken up.

She shook her head gently. “No trouble at all.”

The live stream audience was baffled.

【Can someone tell me what they are talking about?】

【What trouble? How can a VIP member like me not know!】

【Do these two have some other secret connection?】

【Hmm… I think I might understand, but I don’t know if I’m right… it feels a bit far-fetched…】

【Who cares if it’s far-fetched! Tell me!】

【Is she just thanking Wen Mian for coming to get her?】

For a moment, the live stream viewers went silent. That’s it? You’d say “sorry for the trouble” just for that? Are you kidding me?!

Not understanding and not respecting the logic, everyone continued watching.

Sitting together in the living room, everyone listened to Wang Qiang drone on.

“After finishing a busy day of work, everyone must want to relax. But how? Going out is too tiring; staying home is too boring!”

“So, considering the hard work of the farmers, we have decided to hold a gala full of joy and happiness for them. The performers will be, the multi-talented you!”

“As for the performances, you can form your own teams and choose whatever you want to do!”

【A gala?! Manman is going to perform? I’m so excited!】

【Ahhh! My Queen Manman! Director, I love you!】

【Love this. I want to see what Wen Mian performs!】

【Plus one. She can definitely make me laugh.】

Wen Mian, the one being targeted, frowned and raised her hand. “Director, while your intentions are good, are you sure people will want to watch a gala when there’s still farm work to do? Most of the people here are elderly, will they have the energy?”

Wang Qiang’s heart skipped a beat. A lightbulb suddenly went off. Right! How did he forget that elderly people might not care about a gala!

The live stream audience also snapped out of it and began discussing.

【True. Farmers are exhausted after a day’s work; they might not want to come.】

【Wen Mian is right. Forget the elderly even I wouldn’t sacrifice sleep for a gala if I had to work the next day.】

【Then what? Am I not going to see the gala?】

Watching the rapidly scrolling comments out of the corner of his eye, Wang Qiang thought for a moment before his eyes lit up. “Since Mianmian raised this issue, we must solve it.”

“Let’s make this an ‘Aid the Farmers’ gala. Everyone will use their performances to attract an audience, and the proceeds raised will be distributed to the farmers by all of you.”

Wen Mian nodded thoughtfully. That was a good solution.

Zhang Yunxi gave a wide smile, her tone excited. “I’m in! I agree! I can also help them take photos to post online; the prices might be higher that way.”

Su Shiqiu smiled gently. “Definitely. Xixi’s photography skills are so good!”

The viewers clutched their hearts, commenting on how sweet the couple was.

With the problem solved, everyone enthusiastically began to split into groups.

Song Xue had a shy smile as she moved toward Gu Man, her voice sweet. “Sister Man, can we sing together?”

Zhang Yunxi curled her lip and leaned toward Wen Mian, nudging her arm with a tone of disapproval. “‘Sister Man’? Why not call me ‘Big Sister’ too?”

Wen Mian caught a glimpse of the camera, quickly covered Zhang Yunxi’s mouth, and whispered, “Be careful.”

Zhang Yunxi blinked and nodded, signaling: I got it, you can let go.

Wen Mian breathed a sigh of relief. She stopped looking at Gu Man’s side and asked, “What do you plan to perform?”

Hearing this, Zhang Yunxi looked a bit embarrassed. She pointed lightly at Su Shiqiu nearby. “Um…”

Wen Mian paused, then gave an ‘OK’ sign. I get it, you two are inseparable. I understand!

Zhang Yunxi chuckled and hugged Wen Mian’s arm affectionately. “I knew Mianmian was the best!”

Wen Mian used her index finger to push her forehead back, a doting curve at the corner of her eyes. “Alright, go away. Don’t bother me.”

Zhang Yunxi leaned in harder. “Hmph! I’m going to bother you forever!”

As soon as she said this, a hint of darkness flashed in Su Shiqiu’s eyes. He smiled at Wen Mian and pulled Zhang Yunxi away.

Once they left, Wang Mo immediately approached, his peach-blossom eyes staring straight at Wen Mian. “Mianmian, want to be together?”

Wen Mian asked curiously, “What do you plan to perform?”

“A skit, I guess. I’m not great at singing or dancing. I’m tone deaf when I sing, and when I dance, it looks like I’m in a fistfight.” As he spoke, Wang Mo scratched his head awkwardly and gave a silly grin.

【Haha, I can testify to that! Mo Mo really can’t sing or dance!】

【That’s not just ‘not great,’ that’s a disaster zone!】

【Are you guys even fans? Don’t you know to save Mo Mo some face!】

【Haha, maybe I’m not a fan, I just want to laugh! Hahaha…】

The CP fans weren’t about to be left behind either.

【Am I the only one worried about whether our ‘MoMian’ CP is finally getting together?!】

【Sister, I feel you! My moms are working together again! Ahhh! I’m going crazy!】

Wen Mian let out a snort of laughter. Just as she was about to nod and agree, a warm breeze suddenly brushed against her ear.

“Wen Mian, do you want to perform together?”

Wen Mian’s ear twitched, flushing a faint red. A slight numbness spread across her lower back. She quickly took a step back and turned to look at Gu Man.

Gu Man straightened her back calmly, as if she hadn’t just done that. She repeated her question:

“Want to be together?”