After Transmigrating into a Cannon Fodder Submissive, I Became Popular by Foraging on the Beach - Chapter 12

After finishing the late-night snack, Shen Qiu returned to his room to wash up.

He took out his phone and messaged Lu Yidong to let him know he was safe.

[Settled in, filming starts tomorrow, everything is smooth.]

On the other side, Lu Yidong finished his day’s work, and seeing the message, he unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, a marketing account from Weibo popped up at the top of his phone.

“Experience Life latest behind-the-scenes footage released. Who is your favorite guest?”

The promotional photos from a few days ago had already caused an uproar on the hot search, attracting a lot of attention.

Even with some people singing its demise, the curious audience and passersby couldn’t resist clicking on the video, and the views continued to climb.

Lu Yidong’s finger hesitated slightly, but he still clicked on it.

Although he was an investor, he wasn’t familiar with people in the entertainment industry. A voting interface popped up: Who is your favorite guest?

Lu Yidong quickly scanned the options and voted for Shen Qiu.

After voting, he saw the scores of the five people. Shen Qiu’s score was clearly several digits lower than the others.

Lu Yidong frowned slightly.

He clicked on the behind-the-scenes footage, and the bullet comments and regular comments poured out together.

[What’s the point of watching this nobody? Just a pretty face with no substance.]

[Who would watch this terrible show without Gao Peng?]

Lu Yidong was annoyed but insisted on watching.

The footage started with everyone entering the villa. When the first few people walked in, the bullet comments were mostly fans cheering, very peaceful.

When Shen Qiu was about to enter, the number of bullet comments instantly increased.

[Don’t look, definitely a heavily photoshopped monster.]

As a bullet comment floated to the center, Shen Qiu pushed the door open in the next second.

The video was more realistic than the photos, with a natural and lively handsomeness.

[LOL, does the commenter just now feel his face burning?]

[I absolutely love the little brother’s face! Just the type of gentle older brother next door, an approachable senior!]

[Damn, is this skin real under a high-definition camera? I’m wavering now.]

Instantly, many “looks-fans” defected, and many passersby commented.

[I feel like the little brother is quite polite, I’m optimistic about him.]

[Already starting the damage control? Seriously?]

[Anyone can pretend to be gentle; the scent of this white lotus is making me sick.]

Lu Yidong’s expression darkened by two degrees when he saw this comment.

[At least the other person looks gentle and polite, unlike the upstairs user, who can’t hide his foul mouth. Yes! I’m talking about you, you sour, stinky idiot.]

[Is someone jealous of others’ excellence? Surely not, surely not.]

The bullet comments were arguing fiercely until the guests started playing a game.

[Zhong Zhanhong, the unlucky guy, hahaha, it’s always him.]

[Wow, why does what Shen Qiu said sound a bit sweet?]

[In-indeed, he smiles so shyly and sweetly.]

Lu Yidong’s eyes followed the bullet comments, the look in his eyes unclear.

[Shen Qiu really loves him!]

[Wang Xiaobai holding his face: I’m shipping it.JPG, I’m dying of laughter, new meme acquired!]

[I’m shipping it too, woo woo woo.]

[Speechless, why is there fujoshi/yaoi everywhere?]

[He’s so sweet, too bad my husband isn’t him.]

[Your wife is fine, your sewer is blocked, be careful, I’m taking the unusual path.]

Lu Yidong frowned, long-pressed the bullet comment, and reported it.

[Got a full meal of dog food, thanks.]

The behind-the-scenes footage gradually came to an end. Shen Qiu answered the last question.

“Maybe because I’m cheaper?”

As he said this, Shen Qiu suddenly looked at the camera and slowly blinked.

It was as if he was making eye contact with Lu Yidong through the lens.

The bullet comments were all confused.

[Ah, ah, ah, is he winking at me! He has me in his heart.]

Only Lu Yidong knew that Shen Qiu was referring to the one dollar he had received from him.

Lu Yidong’s fingers curled slightly.

It felt like a secret between the two of them, and Shen Qiu was saying it in public just for him to hear.

Lu Yidong’s breathing hitched.

The audience didn’t care about the subtlety, and the bullet comments argued fiercely.

They were clearly divided into two factions.

[He’s seriously so funny, speaking such a big truth.]

[Starting to like him a bit, handsome and sweet-talking, too bad he’s married young.]

[Speechless, so obviously got in through the back door, what’s there to see?]

[Can this small UP host also get on TV by generating hype? He’ll probably sign with a company, take on dramas, and shoot advertisements in a couple of days.]

However, no matter how much the haters jumped, most passersby only cared about watching the show. If the show was good, they would keep watching.

Shen Qiu’s addition was clearly the right move. The hype was up, and Shen Qiu’s performance was also commendable, attracting many casual fans.

After the game ended, the production team, with ulterior motives, even included the late-night snack segment.

[I didn’t like Shen Qiu initially, but my tears are shamelessly flowing from the corner of my mouth…]

[Ah, ah, ah, Shen Qiu is truly thoughtful and good at cooking. What a lucky man!]

[It’s just ordinary noodles, why am I hungry again after just finishing dinner? Orz]

[Damn, me too! I got out my snacks, failed my diet again.]

[Hahaha, is Sister Jiang stupid? The manager is watching the footage too!]

[Got caught eating a late-night snack, hahaha.]

[Damn it! Why is such a sweet boy like Shen Qiu married!!!]

Lu Yidong’s frown eased, and he was slightly lost in thought.

He didn’t notice the footage started replaying until Shen Qiu’s sweet boast came through the video again.

Lu Yidong suddenly remembered and clicked on WeChat to reply to Shen Qiu.

After much deleting and editing:

[Good, have fun.]

Shen Qiu had gone to bed early and only saw his reply the next day, not paying much attention to it.

The camera started working bright and early, and he quickly washed up and went downstairs.

The production team didn’t provide breakfast but supplied ingredients, allowing the guests to cook for themselves.

Shen Qiu smiled. Lu Yidong’s recommendation truly matched his interests.

He was quite confident in his cooking skills.

Sure enough, when the full episode was released, some people were already wailing in the bullet comments.

[Why is Shen Qiu cooking again! Has he considered the fat on my body!]

[Fortunately, I was prepared. Watching him cook inexplicably increases my appetite.]

Shen Qiu dipped bread slices into beaten egg liquid while frying bacon.

Finally, he sandwiched the bacon and tomato slices between the two slices of bread, enjoying a beautiful breakfast sandwich.

Halfway through his meal, Wang Xiaobai came downstairs, yawning.

Having played together all night, everyone had become much more familiar with each other.

Shen Qiu was nice to him, so Wang Xiaobai immediately included Shen Qiu in his circle of friends.

He looked eagerly at Shen Qiu… and his breakfast.

Everyone else could more or less make something to eat, but he was a true kitchen killer, afraid even to turn on the gas stove.

Other people were afraid he would blow up the kitchen and strictly forbade him from cooking.

Since he couldn’t order takeout while on the show, he gave an honest smile: “Shen Qiu, can you help me fry a sunny-side-up egg?”

If he had a tail, it would definitely be wagging wildly right now.

“Of course.”

So, the scene became two people eating sandwiches.

After everyone had come down and finished breakfast, the production team started handing out tasks.

“Haicheng is backed by mountains and faces the sea, with a beautiful environment. It has been a famous fishing village since ancient times. Today, we will experience traditional fishing village life!”

“First, this morning we will experience sea fishing and participate in fishing…”

The production team rattled on, and Shen Qiu’s eyes were lost in thought.

The camera captured it perfectly.

[Shen Qiu looks like me early in the morning, drifting off during class, hahaha.]

“That’s it?” Jiang Wei was half-skeptical: “There’s nothing else?”

Given the show’s usual tricky nature, there was no catch?

“We are a travel show, after all!” The production team protested, “Please enjoy the local life to the fullest!”

Everyone scattered, pairing up for the activities they wanted to participate in.

Jiang Wei and Zhou Bin went to stroll in the ancient town. Shen Qiu slowly walked along the coast.

He saw two people sitting side-by-side ahead: Wang Xiaobai and Zhong Zhanhong were fishing.

Wang Xiaobai was constantly lifting his rod, while Zhong Zhanhong sat motionless beside him.

Zhong Zhanhong mocked himself: “As expected, I can’t catch anything.”

[LOL, has Brother Zhong’s unlucky constitution spread to fishing?]

[Honestly, Brother Zhong has been a perennial supporting actor and never gets popular. Could it be because he has bad luck, ha ha ha ha?]

Just then, Shen Qiu came closer and peered at Zhong Zhanhong’s rod: “Are you fishing… The float is moving! It’s moving, quickly pull up the rod!”

Zhong Zhanhong instinctively raised the rod, feeling the tension on the fishing line. His eyes widened in shock.

The two worked together to reel in the line, and a fish bigger than the palm of his hand was actually hooked.

“I actually caught this!” Zhong Zhanhong was incredulous.

Zhong Zhanhong looked at the fish, then at Shen Qiu: “Your luck is too good! Let me rub off some of it!”

He said jokingly, moving closer to Shen Qiu, who quickly moved away.

Shen Qiu raised his hands in a stopping gesture and said seriously: “I’m a married man, be mindful.”

[What an excellent graduate of ‘Male Morality’!]

[Oh my gosh, he’s so cute.]

Zhong Zhanhong laughed loudly and gave an “OK” gesture.

Whether it was genuinely Shen Qiu’s good luck or not, as he watched Zhong Zhanhong, the latter caught several more fish.

Finally, the look in Zhong Zhanhong’s eyes towards him changed.

“Take me with you in the next games too! I want to experience the taste of victory, woo woo woo.”

[To be fair, Shen Qiu being able to bring luck to Zhong Zhanhong is pretty amazing.]

After fishing for a while, the three put away their fishing rods and decided to check out other activities.

They ran into Jiang Wei and the other person on the road.

“Hey, you guys can go check out the ancient town. It’s quite fun,” Jiang Wei suggested.

So, they turned to go to the town and looked around the small shops.

The cameraman followed closely behind them.

Shen Qiu casually looked around, then his gaze paused.

He turned and walked into a souvenir shop, rummaging through a variety of small trinkets.

On a shelf was an exquisite drift bottle. Besides a paper scroll, it also contained tiny fish bones and a fishing boat, full of fishing village characteristics.

Shen Qiu smiled contentedly, asked the owner about it, and then reached out to take it down.

“What are you doing?” Wang Xiaobai wandered over, looking at him.

Shen Qiu took out the paper from the drift bottle and unfolded it.

Shen Qiu, keeping in mind his identity as the affectionate partner, said a little bashfully: “Buying a souvenir to take back.”

“For whom?”

“Asking the obvious, for my husband,” Shen Qiu held up the paper, “The boss said you can write on the letter, do you want to buy one too?”

Wang Xiaobai rubbed the goosebumps on his arms: “Forget it, I don’t have a sweetheart.”

Shen Qiu deliberately exposed a corner of the paper and used a pen to write a greeting.

To my dearest husband:

He suddenly looked up after writing, seeing Wang Xiaobai’s curious gaze.

Shen Qiu picked up the paper and pen, huffing: “This is a secret between us; I won’t let you see it.”

He then avoided the camera, hiding in a corner.

[Seriously, avoiding the blind?]

[Cameraman, put in some effort! Let me see what the little sweetheart wrote!]