The Trash A Really Doesn't Want to Go Viral [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 11

Yin Zi happily wrapped the scarf around her neck, having gotten her wish without it being confiscated.

Yu Yousheng couldn’t shake the feeling that Jiang Musheng’s glance earlier had carried some hidden meaning. For some reason, she really wanted to explain herself to Jiang Musheng.

Putting herself in Jiang Musheng’s shoes, she figured Jiang Musheng must have thought the scarf Yin Zi was wearing was the same one she had given her. Anyone would be upset about that.

But she didn’t get a chance to explain.

Lü Fanjin went to stoke the fire in the stove, while Li Rongcheng stood outside giving them some safety guidelines for the campsite. “In extreme cold weather, there’s a very slim chance your pheromones might become unstable. The staff nearby all carry stabilizers, so don’t worry about that. Also, don’t stare at the snow for too long. Oh, and… complete tasks at your own pace. Later, you’ll receive phones from the production team with all the necessary contacts. Don’t wander off too far on your own.”

Perhaps because he had spoken for so long, Li Rongcheng coughed a couple of times, though no one paid much attention.

Before coming, all the guests had confirmed they weren’t in their mating cycles, so pheromone instability shouldn’t have been an issue. But now that the instructor had specifically mentioned it, Yin Zi asked curiously, “What counts as a ‘very slim chance’?”

Li Rongcheng: “A very slim chance means—if an alpha and omega with 100% compatibility were to meet.” Being older and experienced, he delivered this explanation matter-of-factly. “If both release pheromones at high concentrations, it might destabilize everyone else’s pheromones too.”

Oh.

Veteran actors were different—they could describe something as fiery as dry wood meeting flames in such a clinical way.

But Yu Yousheng understood.

Li Rongcheng added, “But the odds of that are extremely low. These days, it’s rare to find alpha-omega pairs with 100% compatibility. Alright, you can start gathering supplies now.”

The show had a high degree of freedom. Even though this episode was being filmed on a snowy mountain, which seemed intimidating, it was still a slow-paced variety show at heart.

Yu Yousheng thought she might still have a chance to talk to Jiang Musheng before setting off, but just then, Yin Zi enthusiastically grabbed her arm and pulled her along. “Come on, sis! Let’s go together!”

She was assigned by the company to pair up with Yu Yousheng, and being younger, she naturally clung to her more.

Before Yu Yousheng could respond, Jiang Musheng walked right past her.

Though Jiang Musheng didn’t say a word or even glance her way, the moment Yin Zi’s hand touched her arm, Yu Yousheng felt a guilty shiver run down her spine.

Now it seemed like no amount of explaining could clear things up.

Jiang Musheng was her landlord, not her guardian—why was she so nervous?

Liang Yitang quickly caught up to Jiang Musheng, smiling as she asked, “Jiang-jie, which way should we go?”

Jiang Musheng: “Either is fine.” Meaning she agreed to team up with Liang Yitang.

Distracted, Yu Yousheng let Yin Zi lead her outside, puzzled by the inexplicable sourness in her chest.

She had never found Liang Yitang so annoying before, chattering beside Jiang Musheng with questions like, “Jiang-jie, what do you want to eat for lunch?”

Jiang Musheng: “I’m not picky.”

Even though they weren’t heading in the same direction, Yu Yousheng caught every word Jiang Musheng said.

A cool breeze swept by, and Yu Youqing blinked her eyes. In her peripheral vision, she noticed a figure still standing outside the courtyard, which reminded her of something.

“Wait here for me,” she instructed Yin Zi before quickly running back. She took off her military coat and stuffed it into Li Rongcheng’s hands, then hurried away.

“Teacher Li, don’t push yourself if you’re coughing from the cold. There’s no need to wait outside for us—don’t freeze yourself.”

Li Rongcheng stared at the retreating figure for a long time before it dawned on him: …How did Yu Youqing know he was cold?

Still, the warmth from the fur lining in his palms quietly began to reshape his preconceived notions about her.

After reuniting with Yin Zi, Yu Youqing glanced back—Jiang Musheng and Liang Yitang were already out of sight.

Since this was a program recording, the game locations weren’t too far apart. But the camping area was vast, and Yu Youqing, unfamiliar with the paths, had no idea where they had gone.

“Why aren’t you wearing your military coat anymore?” Yin Zi asked.

Yu Youqing had brought a down jacket as backup and was already wearing it. “Teacher Li still has to work outside, so I gave it to him. I’m not cold.”

Her thoughts involuntarily drifted to how she should explain things to Jiang Musheng. Just then, the staff handed out their phones, and Yu Youqing noticed that the four guests had already been added to a group chat.

The group name read: Discussing What to Eat

This was a work phone provided by the production team, so the group name was likely part of the planned program flow.

Yin Zi: The staff just told me we can get big dishes like chicken, duck, fish, and beef. What do you all want to eat?

Yin Zi: Sister Youqing, whatever you want, I’ll go get it for you~

Liang Yitang: @Jiang Musheng Teacher Jiang, do you have any preferences?

Yin Zi: @Yu Youqing What about you, Sister Youqing?

Within just an hour, Yin Zi had already sensed Liang Yitang’s hostility toward Yu Youqing, so she was determined to one-up her.

Liang Yitang: Over here, we have my favorite—beef! Haha, Teacher Jiang is really so nice.

Yu Youqing: Tofu, maybe.

Jiang Musheng replied shortly after: I’m not picky about food.

Liang Yitang: I’m so happy Teacher Jiang is willing to help me with the beef task!

Yu Youqing had answered casually, assuming that tasks involving beef or lamb might be more difficult. Given how cold it was, there was no need to make things harder than necessary.

But when she read Liang Yitang’s follow-up message, her chest tightened.

Great. Even though she knew Liang Yitang was doing it on purpose, it still got under her skin.

Jiang Musheng just happened to be heading that way—could she really twist it into anything?

Yin Zi: “Sister Youqing, don’t be mad… The phone is innocent. Look, there’s a task point ahead!”

“Huh? Who’s mad?”

Yin Zi: “You looked like you were about to throw the phone.”

“……” Had she?

Yu Youqing wondered if the cold had frozen her brain, making her angry over Liang Yitang’s cheap provocation. And… wait, why was Liang Yitang provoking her anyway? It wasn’t like she was trying to steal Jiang Musheng.

Before she could untangle her thoughts, she and Yin Zi arrived at a task point set up on the ice. Yin Zi immediately spotted the reward and cheered, “It’s fish! A warm fish soup would be perfect in this weather—Teacher Jiang would definitely love it too.”

Yu Youqing’s eyes lit up.

That’s right! Though it was a misunderstanding, Jiang Musheng must have felt upset because of her. She could bring the ingredients back to apologize to Jiang Musheng.

The game wasn’t difficult—the production team didn’t make things hard from the start. It was just throwing darts.

Yu Youqing and Yin Zi cooperated well, with strong camera presence, quickly completing the task.

When they returned to the starting point, Yu Youqing felt cold and was about to put on the overcoat from her suitcase.

Just then, her phone rang.

In the group chat, Liang Yitang sent a photo with a message: “Teacher Jiang is amazing!!!”

“Not only did she get beef, but also tons of other ingredients!”

“I’m so touched~”

Touched my foot.

Jiang Musheng didn’t get those ingredients just for you, Yu Youqing grumbled inwardly.

Opening the photo, she saw Jiang Musheng completing a task in the distance. But that wasn’t the main point. The focus was Liang Yitang had taken a selfie-style shot of Jiang Musheng—though her face wasn’t visible, her sleeve was.

It was that military overcoat.

Jiang Musheng wasn’t wearing it. Instead, Liang Yitang had it on now.

Yu Youqing frowned, feeling as if an icy wind had sliced through her, stinging slightly.

“Why is she wearing Teacher Jiang’s coat?” Yin Zi also saw the photo and exclaimed bluntly. “She refused to wear the one prepared for her, and now she’s taking Teacher Jiang’s! How calculated.”

Yu Youqing silently typed: Where are you?

Liang Yitang, likely basking in smugness, actually sent the location.

“Zizi, go help in the kitchen first,” Yu Youqing said.

Yin Zi grew nervous. “Where are you going? You’re not planning to beat Liang Yitang up, are you? Don’t be impulsive—the company sent you here to build goodwill, remember?”

“Lend me this.” Yu Youqing took the scarf from Yin Zi’s neck. “I just think… won’t Teacher Jiang be cold? I’m going to deliver some warmth.”

Yin Zi: “?”

Yu Youqing was already running toward Jiang Musheng’s task location with the scarf and coat. Walking earlier with Yin Zi hadn’t felt bad, but now the wind cut like knives against her face as she ran. Yet for some reason, she couldn’t stop, gasping for breath without pause.

Liang Yitang was so inconsiderate—how could she let Teacher Jiang freeze?

Weren’t many artists supposed to idolize Jiang Musheng? How could she let her idol give up the coat! Yu Youqing mentally justified her actions as she ran. Surely, her discomfort stemmed solely from this.

For convenience, she loosely wrapped the scarf around her own neck first.

By the time she arrived, she was still panting uncontrollably—her throat and lungs parched from the frantic sprint.

But when she burst onto the scene, she discovered the coat had already been returned to Jiang Musheng, while Liang Yitang stubbornly maintained her “I’m not cold” facade.

Huh?

Jiang Musheng saw Yu Youqing standing before her, clutching the clothes, and noticed the scarf around Yu Youqing’s neck.

Probably in a hurry when she came out, Yu Youqing hadn’t worn a hat, leaving her entire face exposed, her eyes exceptionally bright. Her features could withstand high-definition cameras, let alone the stunning effect of seeing her up close. Yu Youqing’s fair skin had turned slightly red from the cold wind, with a delicate flush at the corners of her eyes like blooming peach blossoms.

Noticing Jiang Musheng’s cool gaze directed at her, Yu Youqing swallowed hard.

Liang Yitang looked at Yu Youqing in surprise. “You actually came?”

She had already reached her limit with the cold but had refused to put on a coat to maintain her best appearance in front of Jiang Musheng. Seeing Yu Youqing arrive with the coat she hadn’t taken earlier, she quickly walked over and grabbed it. “You’re quite persistent. Fine, I’ll reluctantly wear it then.”

Yu Youqing: “…” Uh, that wasn’t for you.

But it seemed Jiang Musheng didn’t need it anymore.

Standing there awkwardly, Yu Youqing felt like an idiot.

With her task completed and now warmed up, Liang Yitang headed back accompanied by the staff. Yu Youqing, dejected, prepared to follow, her throat burning uncomfortably.

“Aren’t you cold?” A cool voice sounded in front of her. Yu Youqing looked up to see Jiang Musheng standing before her. The next second, Jiang Musheng took off her coat and draped it firmly over Yu Youqing’s shoulders.

She even tightened the scarf around Yu Youqing’s neck, blocking the cold wind before adding, “Your nose is red from the cold.”

Yu Youqing froze.

Warmth enveloped her completely, and for a moment, even Jiang Musheng’s gaze seemed to soften with tenderness.

Holy sh1t, this was so fucking warm!

Warm enough to make her feel like she could run another ten kilometers, no problem!