After Transmigrating into a Cannon Fodder Submissive, I Became Popular by Foraging on the Beach - Chapter 15

“Look! I’ve caught the third shrimp already!” Jiang Wei happily displayed it. The spotted prawn in her hand suddenly leaped up and onto the ground. “Don’t run!”

She hurried to catch it.

【I love sea foraging. It’s like opening a blind box, hahaha】

The live stream had only been on for an hour, but even Zhong Zhanhong, who had the worst luck, had dug half a bucket of seafood.

【Now there’s nothing to say. There are a lot of seafood on the beach; it’s not like a tourist beach】

【Indeed, there are many grandmas and grandpas next to them also foraging】

【LOL, Shen Qiu was called over by a grandpa to help again. How is he so socially outgoing?】

【《I Capture the Hearts of Grandpas and Grandmas with Sea Foraging》】

“Alright, alright, today’s live stream is almost over. We also need to hurry back to make dinner.” Shen Qiu said.

【Ah, why so fast! Sea foraging is too addictive!】

【I just kept thinking ‘just one more dig,’ ‘just one more look.’ How is it almost two hours already?】

【Bye-bye, it wasn’t enough to watch】

Shen Qiu looked at the rolling comments and joked: “Friends who love sea foraging, follow the live room so you don’t get lost, hahahaha.”

The director appeared to end the live stream. Shen Qiu walked away to find the other guests.

The camera hadn’t been turned off yet, and it happened to record the group laughing in the distance.

“What are we eating tonight?” Wang Xiaobai flew over and picked out the Cat’s Eye Snails one by one from the bucket to look at them.

Jiang Wei: “I saw a barbecue grill in the backyard. Let’s have a barbecue.”

Shen Qiu agreed: “We have a few oysters, so I’ll make them!”

The live stream closed, and comments jumped across the dark screen.

【Their relationship is genuinely good】

【I want to see how the haters will spread rumors now】

【Shen Qiu has a good personality, good cooking skills, and good popularity. It’s normal, right? I don’t know where the jealous people come from】

The controversy about faking sea foraging was easily resolved by the live stream.

Instead, it gratuitously brought popularity to the live room, attracting more passersby to follow Experiencing Life and bringing a wave of fans to Shen Qiu.

Shen Qiu’s fans, who had been afraid to speak up before, were now justifiably proud.

【Who else is spreading rumors there!】

【Someone must be deliberately blacklisting Shen Qiu, taking advantage of the small sea foraging community, do they really think we have no one here?!】

【I feel like someone in the comments before was always belittling Gao Peng. I have a bold guess…】

Gao Peng held his phone, his face as black as charcoal, his fingers flying to report the comment.

“Damn it!”

He angrily shut off his phone when it suddenly rang.

Gao Peng answered, suppressing his anger, and saw it was the director of The Good Life.

The director complained angrily: “Where have you been again? We announced we’d be recording a promotional Easter egg today, and everyone is waiting for you.”

Gao Peng clicked his tongue lightly: “I already took leave. I’m running errands outside. I can’t record today.”

“This is how many times already, taking leave again…”

“You guys can record without me. I won’t participate in the Easter egg.” Gao Peng hung up the phone directly.

He was auditioning for the second male lead in a major IP film and was transitioning into the film industry. Who cares about this crappy variety show?

On the other end, the director was so angry he stood up: “Just film! Why wait for him? He can come if he wants. What a diva!”

At the filming location of Experiencing Life.

Everyone was happily raising their glasses in celebration.

After recording the barbecue scenes, the director also joined the dinner, smiling brightly: “Not bad, Shen Qiu.”

Over the past few days, Shen Qiu had worked seriously, everyone got along well, and he even brought buzz and trending topics to the show.

The director now treated him like a treasure.

Shen Qiu smiled and took a sip of wine.

“Our Shen Qiu has real skills. He relies on his ability for sea foraging, so he’s not afraid of haters!” Wang Xiaobai slurred slightly.

As the night darkened, the director spoke: “Head back and rest early. We have work tomorrow morning.”

Shen Qiu hadn’t drunk much, but he was slightly tipsy. As he reached the door, the director stopped him: “Shen Qiu, when you get back, you should check to see if you’ve offended anyone.”

Shen Qiu knew the director meant well and nodded.

“Do you have any connections? Do you want me to help…” The director suddenly trailed off.

Was he seeing things? He thought he saw someone.

Lu Yidong strode quickly toward the entrance.

The staff didn’t know why he was here, but they recognized the big boss and dared not stop him.

“P-President Lu?” The director suddenly lowered his voice.

Shen Qiu turned his head groggily: “Lu Yidong, Brother Lu, why are you here?”

Lu Yidong was irritated: “Why can’t I be here?”

He glanced at the director: “I’m here to visit the set. Hand Shen Qiu over to me.”

The director was startled sober. He wiped the sweat from his forehead: “Of course, of course. You, next time, just let us know in advance…”

After speaking, he tactfully slipped away quickly.

Shen Qiu was a bit tipsy from the alcohol but still remembered they were in front of outsiders. He intimately and lovingly linked arms with Lu Yidong.

“Of course you can come. I’m so happy, hiccup.”

“Oh.” Lu Yidong’s expression was unfathomable.

As Shen Qiu walked back to his room, he kept rambling: “Did you fly here? Isn’t work very busy? Are you staying one night or leaving soon…”

He said a lot, but Lu Yidong didn’t respond much.

Shen Qiu entered the room, and Lu Yidong followed him in.

Shen Qiu looked at him, then looked at him again: “…Are you a little unhappy?”

“No.”

“Oh, why are you angry?”

“I’m not angry.”

Shen Qiu washed his face, sobering up a bit: “Then why did you suddenly come to visit the set?”

Did the contractual marriage have to be performed to this extent?

Lu Yidong didn’t know why either.

He was on a business trip nearby today. His assistant reported Shen Qiu’s recent situation to him, and only then did he learn that someone was trying to smear Shen Qiu.

He couldn’t leave during the day, so he could only read the online comments. The more he read, the angrier he became.

Things only improved after the live stream.

After watching the live stream, he came over, he didn’t know why.

Lu Yidong: “I just came to see you… Did you encounter any problems?”

Shen Qiu was perplexed: “No, why?”

Lu Yidong frowned slightly.

Shen Qiu stared at him, bewildered.

After a moment: “Are you talking about those online comments?”

Lu Yidong did not answer.

Shen Qiu: “But it’s already been resolved.”

Lu Yidong sighed lightly: “I was the one who asked you to participate in the show. If you encounter such problems, I am responsible.”

Even others could support Shen Qiu on Weibo, yet he only found out so late.

Shen Qiu scratched his head: “Are you angry because of this? Then I’ll tell you first next time.”

His throat was a little hoarse from the alcohol. He whispered: “It’s not worth getting angry over those people.”

Lu Yidong paused slightly: “…Okay.”

“Someone is fueling this. Do you need my help?”

“My people should be more professional than the director’s.”

Shen Qiu had his own suspicions, and he couldn’t help but laugh when he heard this: “Then I’ll trouble you to help.”

He blinked: “Oh, right, since you’re here, I bought you a gift. Don’t be angry anymore.”

Shen Qiu went to his suitcase to search.

Lu Yidong: “Is it that message in a bottle?”

Shen Qiu had just picked up the gift box, his face a little flushed: “Ah… You watched the show.”

Lu Yidong’s fingers curled slightly. He ambiguously acknowledged it.

“It’s just a nice little trinket,” Shen Qiu explained, nervously fidgeting with his fingers. Seeing that Lu Yidong was about to open it, “Hey, wait… Maybe look at it when we get back.”

Lu Yidong looked at Shen Qiu’s slightly red ear tips and accordingly put the letter aside.

He looked around. There was only one bed in the bedroom.

“Is there a hotel nearby? I’ll leave tomorrow morning.”

Shen Qiu nodded: “Actually, there are empty rooms in the guesthouse.”

“I can find someone to clean one up, but… won’t that be a little strange?”

Shen Qiu stretched out his hand, gesturing between them: “Given our relationship, you come to visit tonight, and then go out to stay…”

Lu Yidong paused his movement, pursed his lips: “It was thoughtless of me.”

Shen Qiu didn’t overthink it, patting the bed: “It’s a two-meter bed. It’s enough for both of us to sleep in. Don’t worry, I sleep very still; nothing can wake me up.”

He looked at the clock. It was almost eleven. “Did you bring a change of clothes? Hurry up and shower and sleep.”

Lu Yidong looked at the bed: “…Okay, you go first.”

Shen Qiu grabbed his clothes, closed the bathroom door, and then realized.

What did he just say?!

Isn’t this… sleeping in the same bed!

He quickly slapped his own face. It was definitely the alcohol.

But since the words were out, Shen Qiu braced himself, finished his shower, and slipped into bed quickly.

His hands and feet were motionless, following the rules.

Shen Qiu closed his eyes, pretending to be tired.

He secretly pricked up his ears. Would Lu Yidong think he was being presumptuous?

He heard Lu Yidong open the door to get his luggage and go to the bathroom to wash up. Finally, Lu Yidong quietly lay down on the other half of the bed.

Shen Qiu’s body stiffened.

He immediately suppressed his breathing to be light and long.

After a while, Shen Qiu heard Lu Yidong quiet down, presumably asleep.

Only then did he slowly let out a sigh of relief.

Shen Qiu originally thought he would be unaccustomed to having someone next to him, but unexpectedly, as soon as he relaxed, drowsiness slowly crept up.

Half-asleep, he vaguely heard the person next to him chuckle softly and lean closer to him.

While Shen Qiu and Lu Yidong slept soundly, someone else couldn’t sleep.

Gao Peng resented the production team and Shen Qiu, and his audition performance was poor.

The film director was not very satisfied.

He and his agent begged and pleaded, even lowering his pay, just to get a response from the audition side: “Then we’ll consider it again, and wait for notification.”

After all that hassle, he finally got home. He casually checked Weibo before bed and instantly sat up on the bed.

On the Weibo hot search:

#ShenQiuExperiencingLifeLiveStreamSeaForaging

#WhoseFaultIsGoodPopularity

…

#GaoPengAtOddsWithOtherGuests?AllegedlyQuittingTheGoodLife?

Gao Peng did not participate in the newly released Easter egg for The Good Life.

The production team also gave no explanation.

Underneath the hot search, discussions were rampant:

【What is Gao Peng doing? Why is he always quitting midway? His reputation is bad】

【It’s just an Easter egg. There must be a schedule conflict. It’s normal for Brother Gao not to come】

【Don’t believe the rumors, don’t spread the rumors! Brother Gao hasn’t quit! He never acts like a diva! They have a good relationship!】

【Then why is there no explanation?】

【Oh, right, right, your Brother Gao is the busiest. I haven’t seen him attend many promotions either】

【Gao Peng is really off-putting. The atmosphere is toxic every time he participates】

【His popularity is bad, his temper is bad, and he still dares to play the ‘warm man’ persona. Hurry and go watch Shen Qiu next door to cleanse your eyes】

“Damn Shen Qiu! It’s you again!” Gao Peng angrily gripped his phone.

Watching the comments multiply below, he had an ominous feeling in his heart.