How Can a Construction Foreman Be the Public Girlfriend of a Top Celebrity? - Chapter 30
Chapter 30
No one at the scene had ever seen such a large gold brick. They all thought it was just a decoration, but it turned out to be real gold, casually placed in the house as an ornament.
“Our show is livestreamed. Are you both okay with that?” Director Li asked.
Shu Xuan wasn’t opposed to being on camera, though she was a bit worried about Zheng Ling.
Zheng Ling nodded, “All good.”
“Ms. Shu, what are your expectations for this trip?” Director Li continued.
Shu Xuan thought for a moment. “I hope everyone has fun.”
“And you, Boss Zheng?”
“Me? As long as Ms. Shu’s happy, I’m happy.” Zheng Ling smiled.
After a few more questions, the crew left to interview the other celebrities.
A week later, filming officially began. The trip was planned to last two weeks—exactly fourteen days.
Zheng Ling had already arranged everything at her company, telling Yang Lei to report any issues promptly.
Yang Lei couldn’t believe it. “Sister Ling, are you really going on the show?”
“Of course.” Zheng Ling signed the documents and handed them to finance.
“But what about the company when you’re gone?” Yang Lei felt like a mountain had collapsed on him.
Zheng Ling tapped him on the head with her pen. “That’s what you’re here for.”
“I can’t do it! Do you have to go?”
“Do you know what a dating show is?” Zheng Ling sat down and crossed her legs.
Yang Lei obviously had no clue.
“It’s a romantic variety show. If I don’t go, who’s Shu Xuan supposed to film with?” she said, smugly showing off that Shu Xuan was her wife.
“Fine, fine! I’ll just stage a coup then!” Yang Lei shouted as he ran off.
The show was titled “Married and Traveling”, featuring four married celebrity couples and two influencer couples.
During the promotional phase, netizens were buzzing. Based on status, Shu Xuan was the top star on the show, and talk about her was nonstop.
Footage of Shu Xuan and Zheng Ling’s interview circulated, shattering stereotypes about Shu Xuan’s partner—no one expected a “construction forewoman” to be that rich.
Netizen 1: “Damn, give me that gold brick.”
Netizen 2: “Okay, I misjudged. Please marry me off to the forewoman. Waaaah!”
Netizen 3: “Anyone want to be the child of the forewoman’s mom?”
Netizen 4: “Imagine if I had a villa and gold bricks—I’d be the most cheerful, outgoing girl alive.”
The focus was supposed to be on Shu Xuan, but everyone ended up talking about the gold bricks instead—which saved her PR team from hiring people to control the narrative.
“Ms. Shu, Boss Zheng, we’re live now,” said the follow-cam cameraman.
“Okay.”
Zheng Ling held Shu Xuan’s hand and led her out of the house. At first, Shu Xuan was a bit awkward, but seeing how natural Zheng Ling acted helped her calm down.
Shu Xuan wore a Burberry plaid mini skirt, while Zheng Ling wore a trench coat with the same pattern—it looked just like a couple outfit.
The production team had them drive from Nancheng to the nearby city of Jin City. Zheng Ling had already packed the luggage into the car for the day.
They arrived at the garage—it was 600 square meters, filled with all kinds of vehicles. The most eye-catching were a cement mixer and a pickup truck.
Livestream Comments:
LOL wasn’t that the cement mixer Shu Xuan was photographed in at the marriage center?
Holy hell, this forewoman is rich.
New level of flex—she’s killing it.
Zheng Ling seemed to anticipate the barrage of comments. She addressed the camera, “All these cars were bought by my mom. I’m not that rich myself.”
Shu Xuan nodded in agreement, “Yep, I can vouch for that.”
More Comments:
Shu Xuan and Zheng Ling are so cute, wahhhh! Mommy loves you, Xuan-bao.
Where did cold and aloof fairy goddess Xuan-bao go? Did marriage change her?
Zheng Ling walked over to the G-Wagon, opened the door for Shu Xuan, and helped her into the car. Only after the follow-cam crew got in did she drive off.
They didn’t talk much on the way, and Shu Xuan even fell asleep halfway.
By the time they reached Jin City, five out of the other six couples had already arrived.
“Ms. Shu!” Qi Zhi was also on the show. He saw Shu Xuan and Zheng Ling and let go of his husband’s hand.
Shu Xuan had heard that Qi Zhi had matched and married a man, but she never paid much attention. Today was her first time meeting him.
The other celebrities, upon seeing Shu Xuan, all rushed over.
“Ms. Shu, hello!”
“Long time no see, Ms. Shu!”
Everyone was enthusiastic—both straight and same-s3x couples were present.
One of the influencer couples didn’t greet Shu Xuan first but instead greeted Zheng Ling.
“Zheng Ling!” A female voice called.
Zheng Ling turned toward the voice. “Yang Yin!”
“Wow, it’s been so many years!” Yang Yin was clearly delighted to see her.
Shu Xuan also looked toward the source of the voice.
“Yeah, not since high school graduation,” said Zheng Ling. Yang Yin was her former classmate—once bullied in school by students in Shu Xuan’s class.
Over the years, Zheng Ling had heard from classmates that Yang Yin had become a successful influencer. She was happy Yang Yin hadn’t let that school bullying ruin her life.
Livestream Comments:
Look closely! Shu Xuan’s expression totally changed when her wife got hit on, LOL.
Seriously, what kind of influencers are allowed on these shows now? Everyone wants a piece of the pie.
Is Shu Xuan jealous right now?
But Shu Xuan was just surprised someone knew Zheng Ling.
Zheng Ling whispered, “She’s my high school classmate.”
Then she leaned closer and added, “The girl who was bullied, remember?”
Shu Xuan instinctively flinched when Zheng Ling got too close to her ear.
“I see.” She nodded and then greeted the others.
Once the final couple arrived, the director addressed everyone.
“Welcome to Married and Traveling! I’m this season’s director. You can just call me Director Li.”
Everyone applauded. “Hello, Director Li.”
“Okay, slight change of plans. We were supposed to head to the mountains, but due to predicted rain tonight, we’ll stay by the Jin City riverbank instead.”
“Huh?”
“Camp by the river?”
Everyone was confused.
Zheng Ling exchanged a look with Shu Xuan and asked, “Director Li, are we setting up the tents ourselves?”
“Smart guess, Boss Zheng. Let’s go!”
Yang Yin’s car followed behind theirs, while Qi Zhi’s was in front. Soon, they reached the riverbank.
Comments:
LOL I checked the weather—it really is gonna rain. This is just couple’s boot camp.
Who thought this was a good idea?
I’m obsessed with Shu Xuan’s outfit. I need that dress!
The artists saw bare, muddy land with the crew waiting with tents—just waiting for the stars to set them up.
If it rained, it would definitely be cold at night.
“This feels like survival training,” Zheng Ling muttered as she got out and leaned close to Shu Xuan.
Yang Yin chimed in, “Right? Luckily, my hubby’s handy.”
He was a behind-the-scenes worker she met during contract signing years ago—they fell in love and had a baby before marrying.
“Are you handy?” Shu Xuan turned to Zheng Ling.
Zheng Ling straightened up. “Of course. I used to be a hardcore woman soldier.”
Shu Xuan: “…”
Yang Yin: “Six out of ten.”
Comments:
[LMAO]
Who says ‘hardcore woman soldier’ anymore??
Qi Zhi and his husband started working on their tent, but Zheng Ling thought Qi Zhi looked more like the “bottom” in the relationship. She didn’t say it aloud—it was a livestream after all.
The riverside was muddy—everyone’s shoes and clothes were a mess.
“Ms. Shu, sit here. I got this.” Zheng Ling snatched the director’s small folding stool.
Shu Xuan quickly refused. “Give it back!”
“Why? They threw us into the wild, can’t I grab a stool?” Zheng Ling began pulling the tent out of its bag.
Comments:
I’m dying—the crew must be speechless.
Rude forewoman strikes again.
But she really loves her wife!
Yang Yin’s husband followed suit, grabbing a stool for her too.
After that, the crew started guarding their own seats like hawks.
Qi Zhi and his partner struggled with the tent and got covered in mud—none of them were used to manual labor.
Zheng Ling looked over at them, then turned to Shu Xuan. “I’m going to change.”
“Change into what?” Shu Xuan sat obediently on the stool. Yang Yin looked equally puzzled.
Zheng Ling coughed. “A maid outfit.”
“Huh?” Shu Xuan’s wide eyes practically formed a question mark.
Yang Yin was stunned. “Zheng Ling, that’s not appropriate! We’re filming, you know… this kind of kink…”
Comments:
Can we even watch this??
Oh my god, maid outfit?!
“It’s too expensive. Ms. Shu gave it to me, and I don’t want to ruin it,” Zheng Ling explained.
Yang Yin choked on the dog food. “Still, isn’t that overkill?”
“Wait here—I’ll be quick.” Zheng Ling ran to her car.
She changed inside and came back out.
All the other celebrities and even Shu Xuan were dumbfounded.
The set was dead silent—because yes, it really was a “maid outfit.”
Zheng Ling had on a cleaning lady’s uniform. But even that couldn’t hide her figure—her long legs still stood out.
Comments exploded:
This forewoman is entertainment gold!
Maid outfit?? Really??
Okay, I admit—it technically is a maid outfit.
Yang Yin’s smile twitched as she forced out, “Ms. Shu, your classmate is quite something.”
“I don’t really know her.” Shu Xuan turned away. Sometimes she truly felt Zheng Ling’s brain was trained by reading brainless web novels.
But Zheng Ling was beaming. “Well? Maid outfit or not?”
Qi Zhi gave her a big thumbs up.