After the Flash Marriage, My Ex Who is a Movie Queen Keeps Flirting with Me - Chapter 11

At the dining table, Ming Jiyue had placed food onto Jiang Wanyu’s plate for the thirty-sixth time in ten minutes, piling it into a small mountain. Jiang Wanyu finally couldn’t help but speak up, “That’s enough, I can serve myself.”

Ming Jiyue replied in a cloyingly sweet tone, “Darling, you’re still growing. You need to eat more.”

Jiang Wanyu blushed. “O-okay…”

Jiang Wanyu ate the food Ming Jiyue fed her, while Tian Cheng devoured the “dog food” Ming Jiyue served up. Neither side was spared.

True to her reputation as Best Actress Ming, she treated her guests with meticulous care, ensuring equal attention and leaving no one feeling neglected.

After lunch, Tian Cheng toured the house, instantly forgetting about the “dog food.” What was “dog food” compared to money?

She asked earnestly, “Are you still hiring a nanny? I have a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university, years of work experience, and I’m meticulous and thorough. What do you think?”

Ming Jiyue replied, “We are hiring, but it’s not that complicated. There’s only one requirement.”

Tian Cheng’s eyes lit up. “What’s the requirement?”

Ming Jiyue said, “No employees with the surname Tian.”

Tian Cheng: ……

Tian Cheng: “Ming Jiyue!!!”

Tian Cheng: “Yu Yu, are you going to do something about this?”

Jiang Wanyu rubbed her forehead. “Alright, alright, stop teasing…”

That afternoon, Ming Jiyue had to go out, leaving Jiang Wanyu and Tian Cheng alone at home.

Finally free from Ming Jiyue’s constant PDA attacks, Tian Cheng breathed a huge sigh of relief.

By evening, Tian Cheng decided not to stay for dinner and prepared to leave.

Just before leaving, she accidentally caught a glimpse of Jiang Wanyu and Ming Jiyue’s online chat.

Over the past few weeks, Jiang Wanyu had picked up a bunch of new internet slang from Ming Jiyue. While she didn’t use most of it often, farewells like “mua” had become a daily staple. Under Ming Jiyue’s influence, it had become their standard online goodbye.

Jiang Wanyu thought she was just saying a normal “goodbye,” but to Tian Cheng, it looked like the two were being all lovey-dovey, showering each other with kisses—you kiss me, I kiss you, and one kiss wasn’t enough; they had to exchange several more.

Tian Cheng stared in disbelief.

Tian Cheng’s pupils dilated in shock.

Tian Cheng: I never imagined you were this kind of fish!

As the saying goes, “One who stays near ink gets stained black.” After spending so much time with Ming Jiyue, even steamed fish had turned into sweet and sour fish.

Overly sweet.

Tian Cheng’s emotions were a tangled mess. “You and Ming Jiyue… just chat like this?”

Jiang Wanyu looked puzzled. “What’s wrong with that?”

“Why do you keep sending ‘mua’?”

Jiang Wanyu tilted her head. “‘Mua’ means goodbye. Is there something wrong with saying it?”

Tian Cheng’s eyes widened, her jaw nearly dropping. “‘Mua’ means goodbye?!”

“Yes, and it’s only used between lovers. That’s why I’ve never used it with you,” Jiang Wanyu said matter-of-factly. “Didn’t you know that?”

Tian Cheng felt her entire understanding of the world needed an urgent update, questioning her very existence. “It’s only for lovers?!”

“I… I…” Jiang Wanyu’s composure was too calm, forcing Tian Cheng to doubt her previous understanding of “mua.” She hesitated, “Have I been misunderstanding it all this time?”

Jiang Wanyu, who had often been teased by Tian Cheng for her “2G internet,” felt she had finally evened the score. She silently thanked Ming Jiyue once again.

Jiang Wanyu casually mentioned the incident to Yueyue.

Jiang: Tian Cheng actually didn’t know what “mua” meant, so I told her.

Yueyue: ??? You told her?

Jiang Wanyu felt puzzled.  Jiang: Is that not allowed?

Yueyue: Ha, ha, of course, of course.

Yueyue: What did she say?

Jiang: She said she had misunderstood it before.

Yueyue: Ha, ha, that usage is indeed rare. It’s normal for her not to know.

Meanwhile, Tian Cheng, torn between self-doubt and curiosity, pulled out her phone and searched: What does “mua” mean in internet slang?

Best Answer: “Mua” is a popular internet slang term, an onomatopoeic word representing the sound of a kiss. It usually indicates that someone has kissed you.

Tian Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness I’m not the clueless one here.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned back with mixed feelings. “Who told you that ‘goodbye’ means ‘goodbye’?”

“Ming Jiyue. Why?”

Tian Cheng’s lips twitched. For the sake of her own safety, she gave a thumbs-up and said nothing more. “She’s truly an excellent teacher.”

Fish, don’t blame your sisters for not warning you. Some things you have to figure out for yourself.

A moment of silence hung in the room.

After a long pause, Tian Cheng finally voiced what she had been wanting to say since she walked in: “Yu Yu, you and Ming Jiyue are so harmonious now.”

Ever since the two women got married, Tian Cheng had pondered their relationship extensively. She had no idea what it would be like living together, but she certainly hadn’t imagined it would be like this.

Jiang Wanyu’s lips twitched at the words, and certain things she had been deliberately ignoring flashed through her mind. “Yes, very harmonious.”

Too harmonious. It was as if their married life had been seamlessly spliced together with their two years of passionate romance in college, the seven years of separation between them sliced away as if they had never existed.

Everyone was busy with their own affairs. Jiang Wanyu had work, and though Ming Jiyue wasn’t currently filming, she had occasional events. Her manager was also occupied, working tirelessly for her client.

“Rest assured, I’ve arranged everything. We’re just waiting for them to agree,” the manager said respectfully into the phone, speaking to Mother Ming in the conference room.

“So you mean, we shouldn’t mention the variety show application yet? Just ask them if they’re interested in participating?”

“Got it, got it. No problem at all. I’ll give you an answer tomorrow.”

The manager, a stickler for efficiency, hung up, prepared briefly, and immediately called both women.

She had reviewed the variety show’s concept and lineup. The cast was impressive, the funding was ample, and both the platform and investors were highly invested. Barring any major mishaps, it was guaranteed to be a hit.

Confident, she called Jiang Wanyu and Ming Jiyue.

To her surprise, she suffered a double setback.

Ming Jiyue’s rejection was blunt and immediate. Before the manager could finish explaining, the mere mention of “variety show” earned a firm dismissal. “I’ve never participated in variety shows before, and I never will. I won’t even consider it.”

Jiang Wanyu, being less familiar with the manager, politely listened to the entire pitch before gently declining. “I’m too busy with work. I don’t think I’ll have the time. Let’s pass on this one.”

Deeply frustrated, the manager reported back to Mother Ming the next day, feeling she had lost face.

Mother Ming seemed to have anticipated this outcome and didn’t blame her. “I knew they wouldn’t agree. I have a plan. Try this.”

After hearing Mother Ming’s suggestion, the agent hesitated. Could this really work? But trusting Mother Ming’s judgment from years of collaboration, she decided to give it a shot.

The agent didn’t know Jiang Wanyu well, but she understood Ming Jiyue’s unwavering principles. Having debuted years ago, Ming Jiyue fiercely protected her reputation, knowing that genuine, substantial work was the key to longevity in the industry. She had always focused on acting, never considering variety shows.

Before calling Ming Jiyue again, the agent prepared meticulously, determined to win her over.

Drawing on years of observing Ming Jiyue’s preferences and personality, and after analyzing every advantage of the variety show, the agent spent the entire night crafting a persuasive letter over two thousand words long. The letter meticulously detailed the myriad benefits of participating in the show, leaving no stone unturned.

After printing the final draft, the agent scrutinized every word, a triumphant smile spreading across her face. With this letter in hand, how could I possibly fail to convince you?

The next morning, the agent, brimming with confidence and eager to get started, called Ming Jiyue again.

The call was answered quickly. “Sister Chen, what’s up?”

“Are you home?”

“Yeah, reading scripts.”

“I wanted to talk about the variety show again.”

Ming Jiyue frowned. “A variety show? Is this the one you mentioned before? I already told you I’m not participating.”

The manager, undeterred, grew even more enthusiastic. The more Ming Jiyue resisted, the more valuable her “persuasion letter” seemed. “Don’t reject it so quickly. Let me explain the benefits of participating.”

Giving Ming Jiyue no chance to object, the manager cleared her throat and began: “First, you won’t be alone. The show also features a young entrepreneur, a film emperor, two popular actresses, and your wife, renowned architect Jiang Wanyu. It’s a star-studded lineup. Second, the investors for this project include…”

The manager had come prepared, having memorized her pitch. She recited each point smoothly, her pace measured and her delivery impassioned, quickly covering the first three reasons.

“Fourth…”

Before she could continue, Ming Jiyue interrupted: “Xiao Yu is also participating in this show?”

“That’s right.”

“Why didn’t you mention that earlier?”

Ming Jiyue paused to consider, then asked: “If we both participate, can I go on vacation with her?”

“…Theoretically, yes.”

“So I could spend several consecutive days with her, and she wouldn’t have to work?”

“Yes.”

“And I wouldn’t have to pay for it myself? It would be like a company-funded honeymoon?”

“…That’s a valid interpretation.”

Could such a wonderful thing really exist in this world?

Ming Jiyue declared decisively, “I’ll go.”

The manager paused, “Didn’t you swear you’d never participate in variety shows?”

“I’ll only refuse if I’m dead. Otherwise, I’m in.”

“…Best Actress Ming, your principles are remarkably fragile.”

Ming Jiyue tried to cover her tracks, “It’s not really about whether Xiao Yu is going or not. I just want to use the variety show as an excuse to take a vacation and relax.”

Yeah, right.

Ming Jiyue showed no sign of embarrassment. “During the show, can you arrange for us to have matching couple-themed plane tickets, activities, and accommodations?”

The manager maintained her professional smile, replying earnestly, “I’ll have someone arrange a two-person variety show for you two. You can show off your love to the entire nation for a whole year. How does that sound?”

Just hearing those words made Ming Jiyue excited. “Sister Chen, you’re such a good person!”

The manager rolled her eyes, too tired to argue. “We’ll sign the contract in a few days. Since you’ve never done a variety show before, start preparing now.”

The manager finally realized: after all her explanations, Ming Jiyue had only heard one thing—that Jiang Wanyu was also going.

In such a short time, Ming Jiyue had completely transformed into someone she no longer recognized.

The manager couldn’t help but wonder: was this really a whirlwind marriage? Or had they been secretly dating for seven years?

Staring at the two-plus pages of script she hadn’t even had a chance to read, the manager was speechless.

“If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”

“No, you can’t hang up.”

“Is there something else?”

“I spent half the night writing this script. You have to listen to it all.”

Ming Jiyue: ???

The manager genuinely intended to read the entire script before hanging up. Ming Jiyue was scrambling for a way to stop her when, fortunately, the manager received a message and immediately tossed the script to the back of her mind.

“Sister Chen, about the script…”

“Quick, check the trending topics! Something’s happened again!”

“What now?” Ever since the last dating scandal broke, Ming Jiyue had become hyper-sensitive to anything trending. Without hesitation, she declared her innocence: “I’ve been behaving myself lately. Even when Xiao Yu and I kiss, it’s always at home, with no one else around.”

The crisis was urgent, and the manager didn’t have time to tease her about showing off again. “Remember those paparazzi photos we never responded to? Someone just claimed to be your girlfriend in the industry!”

Ming Jiyue’s eyelids twitched violently. They actually dared to claim her? Who’s bold enough to do that?

When she saw the name trending, her heart sank.