When a Scumbag Cannon Fodder Alpha Meets a Mad Movie Queen Villainess - Chapter 29

Shen Yuanyi saw everything and was utterly dumbfounded.

Her first thought was panic—Qi Ning’an would be dragged into a scandal, and her career would inevitably suffer.

After hanging up her agent’s call, she posted a clarification on Weibo: “None of this is true. Teacher Qi and I have no relationship whatsoever. We’re completely innocent.”

Less than a minute after posting, the comments flooded in: “Oh really? Then whose name did you call out at the awards ceremony?”

This generation of netizens was too vicious. Shen Yuanyi wanted to explain but didn’t know where to start, so she simply turned off her phone and waited for the storm to die down.

She stayed holed up at home, thinking the controversy would fade in a day or two. But instead, it only grew louder.

Rumors spread that they had secretly married long ago—some even claimed they already had a child.

Who was spreading this nonsense?!

She and Qi Ning’an were completely innocent!

Then a variety show approached her—not as a regular guest, but as a special one, mentioning that Qi Ning’an would also be there.

Perfect. Heaven was on her side. She would prove to the internet once and for all that she and Qi Ning’an had absolutely nothing going on.

She accepted the invitation without hesitation.

The internet exploded. Just as the dating rumors surfaced, were they about to be confirmed?

The night before the show, Shen Yuanyi posted on Weibo: “@Teacher Qi, looking forward to your guidance~”

Qi Ning’an replied shortly after with a simple “Mm.”

Professional and detached, without any cringey pet names like “baby,” “wifey,” or “sweetheart.” Yet the netizens still ate it up.

Shen Yuanyi clenched her fists, grinding her teeth. “What’s there to ship?!”

Fuming, she barely slept a wink. The next day, the crew arrived at her doorstep, knocking while the staff craned their necks, peering around.

The show was broadcast live, and by early morning, over a hundred thousand viewers had flooded the stream. “Where is she? Where’s Qi Ning’an?”

Exhausted, Shen Yuanyi emerged from her room, yawning and rubbing her eyes, completely unaware that the live audience was scouring her home for a Qi Ning’an who wasn’t there.

It wasn’t until she got ready and left that netizens finally realized: “Holy moly, this couple sleeps in separate rooms? How scandalous.”

The same thing happened in Qi Ning’an’s livestream—everyone was searching for traces of Shen Yuanyi. Instead of considering that they weren’t actually a couple, the reactions were more like: “Alright, fine. The producers win. You set this whole thing up to mess with us, huh?”

They took the same car. Shen Yuanyi boarded first, picking up Qi Ning’an along the way. Shen Yuanyi mustered every ounce of her acting skills for this moment.

She opened the door with a bright smile. “Teacher Qi, long time no see.”

Qi Ning’an remained composed, nodding with a faint smile before getting in.

Like an awkward rookie, Shen Yuanyi forced small talk with her senior. “Teacher Qi, I heard there’s fishing on the show. Have you ever fished before?”

“Wait—you’ve got something here.” Instead of answering, Qi Ning’an leaned in and brushed her thumb against Shen Yuanyi’s lips.

The warmth of her touch froze Shen Yuanyi in place—the woman who had been desperate to prove she had zero connection to Qi Ning’an.

Memories resurfaced: Qi Ning’an sucking on her fingers, guiding her hands to intimate places, and that dream…

Flushing red, Shen Yuanyi turned her face away and fell silent.

“You had cookie crumbs on your lips,” Qi Ning’an explained.

“Thanks,” Shen Yuanyi mumbled, lowering her head and gripping her pants nervously.

The live stream viewers went wild with screams, Ahhhh! Why did it suddenly go quiet? I wanted to keep watching you and Qi Ning’an pretending not to be close, lol.

Hahaha, instantly subdued by your wife, huh? She effortlessly has you wrapped around her finger.

Grabbing popcorn, who was it that claimed to have a purely innocent relationship with Qi Ning’an? Why did your face turn red so quickly?

…

Shen Yuanyi had no idea how the live chat was reacting to her. Leaning her forehead against the car window as they bumped along the road, she kept stealing glances at Qi Ning’an sitting beside her.

That little bunny probably didn’t understand anything—wiping crumbs from her lips with such innocent intentions, completely unaware of what netizens might say.

“Shen Yuanyi, about the fishing you mentioned earlier…”

Shen Yuanyi immediately snapped to attention, shaking off her wandering thoughts. “Oh that? I watched previous episodes—you have to work to earn food. I wonder if we can ice fish on the lake in winter.”

Their conversation continued normally, but the live audience was thoroughly entertained.

When they arrived at the filming location—a rustic farmhouse-style cottage with chickens, cows, and sheep in the yard—Shen Yuanyi helped Qi Ning’an with her luggage, which viewers interpreted as doting on her wife.

Anyone would’ve done the same. Shen Yuanyi didn’t think her actions were particularly intimate—just basic courtesy.

The vehicle’s chassis was rather high, and the ground was covered with gravel. Worried Qi Ning’an might twist an ankle jumping down, Shen Yuanyi reached out to steady her hand. “Professor Qi, take it slow.”

Qi Ning’an’s eyes sparkled with amusement as she deliberately leaped into Shen Yuanyi’s arms, wrapping her arms around the other woman’s waist.

Left with no choice, Shen Yuanyi had to hold her waist in return.

OMG! This is the real deal! Only couples hold each other like this—full waist embrace!

It was more than just a waist hold. Shen Yuanyi’s head jerked back, nearly brushing lips with Qi Ning’an before she quickly dodged away.

Letting go, Shen Yuanyi hurried to grab the luggage, gritting her teeth as her heart pounded violently—terrified Qi Ning’an might notice her reaction.

Viewers commented:Something’s definitely wrong here! Shen Yuanyi fled in embarrassment! If you try telling me there’s nothing between you two, I won’t believe it!

“L-let’s go, Qi Ning’an.” Shen Yuanyi gripped the suitcase handle tightly, not daring to look back.

“Mm.” Qi Ning’an maintained her usual elegant composure, completely unruffled.

Meanwhile, Shen Yuanyi pulling the luggage ahead looked positively guilty. She’d come on the show to clarify their supposedly pure, innocent relationship—only to achieve the opposite effect, digging herself deeper.

As they climbed a slope, the show’s regular cast members woke up and came out to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries, they discussed sleeping arrangements and lunch plans—the chef announced they’d be having boiled chicken br3ast.

Shen Yuanyi froze. As a guest, she couldn’t voice her dislike, though she was grateful for pickled vegetables to make it edible.

Around the crowded dining table with over a dozen regular and guest cast members, an elder suddenly asked Qi Ning’an, “Ning’an, what exactly is your relationship with Yuanyi?”

The question the entire internet wanted answered—the production team had clearly arranged for this senior to stir the pot.

Qi Ning’an unhurriedly picked up some pickled radish from the plate into her bowl, showing no signs of panic or hesitation. Out of courtesy, she even set down her chopsticks and calmly said, “Teacher Shen is someone I deeply admire.”

The senior veteran smiled like a fox, narrowing her eyes at a worthy opponent. “Then when are you going to find a partner? There are several outstanding alphas here—see if any catch your eye.”

Qi Ning’an smiled faintly, exuding an air of zen-like detachment. “I’ll start dating when fate decides it’s time.”

This one was impossible to trap—seasoned veterans knew such people were the hardest to deal with. While appearing to chat amiably with everyone, they remained constantly guarded, their psychological defenses thicker than city walls.

If Qi Ning’an couldn’t be cornered, then surely Shen Yuanyi, who seemed much easier to read, would be simpler prey.

“Yuanyi, you came here in the same car as Ning’an, right?”

Shen Yuanyi looked up at the middle-aged woman, her mouth still full of crunchy pickled radish. She swallowed it down and nodded. “Mhm.”

“Wow, so you and Ning’an must be quite close,” the old fox said with a squinting smile.

“Not really, not really,” Shen Yuanyi replied guardedly, though unaware of the verbal traps being laid. “Teacher Qi and I just happened to be on the same route, so we shared a ride.”

“Have you considered finding a partner?”

Shen Yuanyi tightened her grip on her chopsticks, her expression growing tense. “I don’t date—my heart belongs to my career.”

Her words said one thing, but her actions revealed everything.

“Alright, alright. Youth is for striving in one’s career,” the old fox said, moving past the topic, her mission now complete.

Shen Yuanyi exhaled heavily in relief, her eyes immediately seeking out Qi Ning’an, her thoughts practically written across her face.

Sis, did I say anything wrong? The live chat exploded with comments.

If Shen Yuanyi could see them, her eyes would widen in shock, wondering if the audience could actually read her mind.

Lunch passed without further incident. In the afternoon, tasks were assigned—Shen Yuanyi and the other resident guests of similar age went to the lake to fish together, while Qi Ning’an stayed in the yard picking vegetables, enjoying the leisurely farmhouse atmosphere.

Knowing the puppy didn’t like boiled chicken br3ast and likely hadn’t eaten enough at lunch, Qi Ning’an stood up and went inside. No one knew what she was doing, but when she came out, she simply told the others in the yard she was stepping out for a bit.

Her hands remained in her pockets the whole time, drawing no particular attention—it was cold, after all.

Arriving at the lakeside, she saw the trio still fishing. She didn’t call out or wave, just stood there quietly watching.

Shen Yuanyi wiped sweat from her brow—breaking through the ice had taken considerable effort. Spotting Qi Ning’an by the shore, she tilted her head in confusion. Why was she here?

The next moment, she saw Qi Ning’an pull a bag of bread from her pocket and wave it at her. Her eyes instantly lit up.

Claiming she needed to use the restroom—a lie the cameraman and her two companions didn’t question—Shen Yuanyi jogged over, nearly slipping on the ice in her excitement.

“Be careful, don’t fall,” Qi Ning’an said, her eyes brimming with affection.

Shen Yuanyi grinned like a harmless Samoyed and sweetly called out, “Sis.”

“Here, you must still be hungry after lunch.” Qi Ning’an had more than just bread in her pocket—there were also some spicy pickled pepper snacks. “Take them all.”

“Thank you, sis.” Shen Yuanyi accepted them, her fingers accidentally brushing against Qi Ning’an’s. Her heart skipped a beat, her smile vanishing as she instinctively pulled her hand back.

A bag of snacks fell to the ground. Shen Yuanyi wanted to slap herself in frustration as she hurriedly bent down to pick it up, her heart aching at the waste.

Qi Ning’an also crouched to gather the scattered snacks, their fingers touching again as they both reached for the same rice cracker. Their eyes met, and for some reason, the sound of their heartbeats grew deafening—thump, thump, thump—so loud it felt like their eardrums might burst.

Shen Yuanyi was the first to let go, plopping down onto the floor, her breathing uneven and ragged.

“What’s wrong?” Qi Ning’an moved to help her up.

Shen Yuanyi’s face burned red. She opened her mouth but couldn’t find the words, stammering incoherently.

She—she—she was fantasizing about the little rabbit again.