Wish to Get Rich But Wear a Scumbag A - Chapter 18

Recent rumors in the industry suggest that a wildly popular variety show is about to begin filming its new season. The rumored guest list includes:

@Du YihanV @He JiamuV @Ke WenxinV @Tianyou Team – Li JinV @Mu XuV @Qi XingwanV @The Heart’s Darling of the God of Wealth, Who Was Sent Flying Five Miles After a Dung Beetle’s Unlicensed Driving Incident Involving a Cockroach Crossing the RoadV @Zhou YunuoV

Together, they will embark on a romantic journey filled with heart-fluttering moments.

(Names listed alphabetically by surname, order does not indicate ranking.)

Across mountains and seas, we met; through morning bells and evening drums, we will grow old together. Stay tuned for Season 8 of Lover, Hello!!

No official announcement, no confirmation. I’m taking Qi Qi away.

My precious fans, don’t believe this! Director Han is still in the remote northwest, braving the harsh winds. It’s a miracle he hasn’t been buried alive in the sand—how could he possibly be back filming a variety show?

Director Han’s fans sound like they’re living a hard life. Unlike me, who gets to sit in the VIP section, sipping Wenwen’s milk tea and listening to her sing~

Ahhh, my tickets! (Going insane) (Crawling in dark, twisted ways) Who’s stealing my tickets?! (Turning into underwear helicopters and flying into the concert) (Blocking the view and getting beaten to death by fellow fans)

No comment on the others, but why is Li Jin, a gaming streamer, filming a dating show in the domestic entertainment industry? Even made-up stories need logic, right? Is the bar for becoming a marketing account really this low?

I’d sooner believe I’m Qin Shi Huang than believe any of these people are real couples. Venmo me $50 and I’ll tell you my grand revenge plan!

Don’t believe or spread rumors. Teacher He would never participate in a variety show; she can’t even figure out Weibo. Forced smile JPG.

These marketing accounts really spread lies without any consequences. When did Qi Xingwan get a boyfriend?

…This one’s actually true.

Wait, this… looks like… an official account?!

???

I’m dying of laughter! The official account is cosplaying as a marketing account! No wonder it’s a famous breakup show. Thumbs up JPG.

Wasn’t it supposed to be eight people? Why are there only seven?

Friendly reminder: Zhou Yunuo is still behind someone’s “precious darling.” Dog head JPG.

Who is this? Suddenly Sister Zhou is the God of Wealth’s precious darling? LOL

Holy crap, I’m dying of laughter! Is she really going to use that username for the entire season?

Did I lose my memory? When did Qi Xingwan and Yan He get married? No! How could my goddess marry that?!

Qi Xingwan’s Alpha is Yan He? The Yan Family’s Second Miss? Why would her username be that?

Good question! I’ll ask them for you: @Qi Xingwan Studio @God of Wealth’s Precious Darling Who Got Hit by a Dung Beetle Driving Without a License While Riding a Cockroach Across the Road and Flew Five Miles

Quick, look what I found! Screenshot Qi Xingwan and Yan He aren’t following each other! Eating melon seeds JPG.

Oh~ Two spots reserved for the breakup group~

They’re the divorce group.

“Your wife is crazy!” Sister Hong burst out as soon as she entered the room.

Qi Xingwan calmly handed her manager a cup. “What would you like to drink?”

“Coffee, please,” Hong Rong replied.

“We don’t have any,” Qi Xingwan said, pouring her a glass of water. “Yan He doesn’t drink coffee, and it’s not convenient to make tea right now. There are guests in the tea room.”

“Then why did you ask?” Hong Rong surveyed the bedroom. “You… live here alone?”

A newlywed couple sleeping in separate rooms? Something was off—very off. Had they not reconciled yet, or had they argued again?

“Why did you come?” Qi Xingwan evaded the question.

“To hand over work,” Hong Rong said, surprised at how easily she’d gotten in. “The other day, when I was yelling, was Miss Yan nearby?”

Yan He’s impulsive actions had infuriated her, causing her to lash out.

Normally, this wouldn’t have been a problem. As her manager, Hong Rong knew Qi Xingwan and Yan He didn’t get along, so she didn’t worry about Qi Xingwan defending her wife. That’s why the phrase “You’re just unlucky” had truly frightened her.

Qi Xingwan tapped her finger on the table, continuing to avoid the topic. “Weren’t we discussing work? Has the audition time been set?”

Seeing Qi Xingwan’s reluctance, Hong Rong didn’t press the issue. She opened her laptop and said, “The audition is scheduled for 2:30 PM on the 5th of next month. We’ll finish recording on the 3rd, giving you a day to rest. Besides you, three other actresses are vying for the role, and they’re all formidable contenders.”

Especially Qi Xingwan, who had been sidelined for over three months due to her marriage, missing the crucial period to solidify her fanbase after winning Best Actress.

Getting married so soon after winning the award—and to Yan He, the notoriously idle heir of the Yan Family—what else could it be but love-struck foolishness?

In ancient times, love-struck fools might have to dig for wild vegetables and live in caves. Modern ones have it easier; they just get scorned by the public and abandoned by their fans.

In short, Qi Xingwan hadn’t faded into obscurity, and the industry still recognized her professional capabilities. However, thanks to being the darling of a certain wealthy benefactor, her current online traffic quality was poor, and her fanbase remained unstable.

No one wants to see their daughter descend from the fiery glow of a delinquent’s motorcycle. Similarly, no one wants to idolize an actress who’s a love-struck fool.

Regardless of the truth, in the public’s eyes, Qi Xingwan was now perceived as a love-struck fool who had abandoned her career for romance.

“Ah, if only you’d gotten married later. Remember Yan Qianshu? Your old screen partner? I heard she’s also working on this drama. The producer really believes in your chemistry. Why not reach out to her privately? It’s a dual-female lead drama anyway. With your combined star power—one with massive popularity, the other with critical acclaim—we’d have a high chance of securing the roles.”

Qi Xingwan lifted her teacup and took a sip, a flicker of unease crossing her eyes. “Just a normal audition. No need for any extra moves.”

Hong Rong nodded in agreement. With Yan He at home, stirring up romantic rumors would only complicate things.

Sigh, what a missed opportunity. Hong Rong sighed. “The production team plans to film the pilot episode at the guests’ homes tomorrow morning at eight. Will that work for you?”

Qi Xingwan nodded, her meaning clear to anyone listening.

“You mentioned the other day that her publicity isn’t going through the studio. What about the team the Yan Family hired? The online buzz doesn’t seem like it’s being managed by a PR team.”

Puzzled, Qi Xingwan reached for her phone. “What’s going on?”

“You two aren’t following each other,” Hong Rong said, her expression complicated. “She’s only following a dozen people, and her posts are all about food and entertainment—nothing related to you. Netizens have already reserved a spot for you in the ‘Divorce Group.'”

Qi Xingwan: “……”

They really had no feelings for each other, and the netizens could see right through it. No wonder the masses were said to have sharp eyes.

But now wasn’t the time to dwell on whether they had feelings. Managing public opinion was more urgent.

Qi Xingwan searched for “Yan He” and found three unverified accounts, making it impossible to tell which was real. She turned to her manager for help. “Which one is hers?”

Hong Rong pressed her temple and instructed, “Exit the search first. Go to the official Weibo account for Lover, Hello! See the guest list? The longest one is Miss Yan’s ID.”

Qi Xingwan, who had tried to pronounce Yan He’s full ID in one breath: “……”

Who named her?

Why “Ride Old Cockroach”?

How could there possibly be dung beetles on the streets of Jiang City?

Yan He must have gone mad, she thought.

Fine by me.

Even mad was better than the Yan He she’d known before.

Qi Xingwan spent ten seconds convincing herself to accept this, then forced a calm demeanor and clicked “Follow.”

A minute later, Yan He followed back.