Wish to Get Rich But Wear a Scumbag A - Chapter 25

The plane landed in Yun City.

The production team wanted to film some footage for a teaser to be released that evening, to build anticipation for tomorrow’s live broadcast. They sent someone to negotiate.

This was extra work beyond the contract, but it benefited both parties, so the artists agreed.

Filming in the waiting lounge was impossible, and everyone had been asleep on the plane, making for dull footage. If they didn’t film now, they’d have to work overtime that night to shoot the teaser. After all, the pilot episode was just a bonus for exceeding eight million pre-registrations, not the official teaser.

“The assistants can leave with the production team’s other vehicles. We’ll start filming once we’re on the shuttle buses.”

This was a clear attempt to clear the area. Reality shows, after all, couldn’t feature assistants. From this point on, they would become unofficial members of the production team, participating throughout the process but forbidden from contacting the artists.

Exceptions were made only in emergencies, such as an artist suddenly being exposed or their management company collapsing.

The production team called two shuttle buses, each seating four people with luggage fitting neatly in the back row.

The buses were already equipped with cameras, allowing the guests to board and depart immediately.

Setting aside the airport environment, Yun City’s sky was strikingly blue.

Yan He had caught up on three naps during the flight and was now full of energy, as if possessed by a gluttonous spirit.

She rummaged through her oversized backpack and pulled out the unfinished bag of sunflower seeds.

So hungry…

The brilliant and mighty Female Lead truly had no heart, not even calling her for lunch.

She hadn’t even tried the business class meal yet!

After finishing her sunflower seeds, Yan He stubbornly poked Qi Xingwan’s arm with her index finger.

No response.

She poked again!

Ke Wenxin blocked her hand, forcing a strained smile. “Miss Yan, are you always this grumpy when you wake up?”

Qi Xingwan gave Ke Wenxin a reassuring glance and asked Yan He, “What’s wrong?”

Yan He leaned closer to them, lowering her voice. “Did you hear that sound?”

Ke Wenxin shuddered and huddled closer to Li Jin. “Trying to scare me with ghost stories? I’m not afraid!”

Qi Xingwan tilted her head, creating some distance from Yan He. “What sound?”

Yan He placed a hand on her stomach, her voice mournful. “Listen… it’s crying.”

“Ha ha ha, what a lame joke.” Ke Wenxin laughed and nudged Li Jin.

Li Jin immediately plastered on a blank expression and forced out a “Ha ha ha” to show his appreciation for the terrible joke.

Qi Xingwan: “???”

Yan He despaired at the low IQ of her fellow passengers. She pulled out the sleep mask she’d worn on the plane and asked, “Qi Xingwan, can you read these four characters?”

“? Call me for food?” Qi Xingwan finally understood. “I did call you. You swatted my tray table and told me to get lost.”

“Ah?!” Yan He stammered, “I might have mistaken you for my alarm clock… I’m so sorry!”

What kind of variety show is this? All I do is apologize all day long. They should rename it “Yan He: Who Will She Apologize To Today?”

Ke Wenxin leaned forward. “You were drooling while we were eating. Everyone took pictures. Want to see?”

Yan He screamed internally, Can you delete them?!

Ke Wenxin: “Depends on your performance~”

Yan He cast a pleading glance at the wise and mighty Female Lead.

Qi Xingwan repeated with a smile, “Depends on your performance.”

Yan He hugged herself, feeling utterly defeated.

“Want some cookies?” Qi Xingwan pulled out several packets from her bag, likely snagged from the airport lounge.

Yan He accepted them with both hands, tears welling in her eyes. “Thank you! You’re such a good person!”

“Are they good?”

“Delicious!”

Qi Xingwan smiled faintly. “Lemon-flavored.”

Cough! Cough! Cough cough cough!

Yan He gasped, choking until her face flushed crimson, cookie crumbs flying everywhere.

Ke Wenxin snapped photos with her phone, then instructed Li Jin to try one. “Oh, sea salt flavor! So good! Miss Yan, why aren’t you eating? Don’t you like them?”

Yan He: QwQ

I hate scorekeepers!

The hotel arranged by the production team was quite far, and the guests didn’t arrive until evening.

The sun was setting, painting the sky in layers of crimson and gold.

Yan He met Zhao Yun, the head director of the variety show.

Their first encounter was far from pleasant.

Zhao Yun, leading a large group of black-clad figures, had “kidnapped” the guests.

Yan He’s lasting first impression was formed because… Zhou Yunuo wailed with heart-wrenching intensity, “Give me back my sunflower seeds! Why can’t I bring them? My grandmother roasted them herself—they’re her love! You bandits don’t understand anything!”

“My sunflower seeds! Don’t leave Mommy!!!”

At first, Yan He didn’t understand such anguish over separation.

But soon, she too began to wail: “You thieves! Take away my medicine, but not my Switch! It’s my most precious thing—I can’t live without it…”

“What are you bandits going to do to my little animals?! I’ll call the police and have you arrested!”

“Please, just let me see Little Fatty one more time! I only brought her to the island yesterday!”

“Xiao Run! Moon Rabbit! Sui Xing! Little Fatty! Mommy loves you all!”

Zhou Yunuo, feeling her pain, clasped Yan He’s hand. “Original flavor sunflower seeds! Caramel sunflower seeds! Milk-flavored sunflower seeds! Tangerine peel sunflower seeds! Mommy loves you all too!”

Yan He: “This is inhuman! A renowned director publicly snatched a four-child mother’s babies! Is this a perversion of human nature or a moral collapse?!”

Zhou Yunuo: “He, you’ve had it tough too! Four babies, each a different species! You’ve really suffered!”

Yan He: “Sis, why are our lives so miserable?”

The noisy confiscation meeting suddenly fell silent.

Ke Wenxin, looking like she was enjoying the drama, nudged Mu Xu. “Hey, your Omega’s about to become sworn sisters with another Alpha! Why isn’t Zhou Yunuo clinging to you and crying? This is so hard to figure out!”

Mu Xu, his face dark, stepped forward to comfort Zhou Yunuo. “Nono, Director Zhao and the others aren’t going to eat them. Just leave them for now. After we finish filming, I’ll go get them back with you, okay?”

Zhou Yunuo tugged at the corner of her mouth. “You’re such a stickler for the rules.”

Mu Xu patiently reasoned with her. “The production team has its regulations. Let’s not make things difficult for the staff. You like sunflower seeds? I’ll buy you a new bag for tomorrow’s filming.”

You always choose to make me compromise because you don’t want to trouble others.

Zhou Yunuo chuckled silently and grabbed a handful of original-flavor sunflower seeds. “You must have done your background checks before inviting me. I’m the kind of person who loves to snack on sunflower seeds. How about this: I’ll keep a handful for tonight, and you can inspect them if you’re worried. The rest can be shared among everyone.”

Director Zhao, having been bitten once, was now wary of even a well rope. After a moment’s hesitation, she agreed.

No matter how cunning the guests were, they couldn’t possibly hide money inside sunflower seeds.

If Zhou Yunuo truly had the patience and skill to pull off such a stunt, then she’d concede. At least it would boost the show’s buzz—being outmaneuvered by a guest wasn’t exactly a loss.

Mu Xu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately urged everyone to share the seeds.

Du Yihan was currently pressuring and coaxing Zhao Yun, leveraging their shared industry status. He Jiamu quietly followed her, occasionally chiming in, his eyes fixed on Du Yihan.

Li Jin, indifferent to his own luggage, diligently guarded Ke Wenxin’s suitcase.

Meanwhile, Ke Wenxin wandered around, relishing her newfound freedom.

After a conversation with Qi Xingwan, Qi Xingwan persuaded the director to allow Yan He to keep his Switch after it was searched.

“Sister Qi! You’re a lifesaver! I’ll get you a gift tomorrow!”

“Oh. Consider this a lesson. Lemon candy again?”

“Old Qi, she’s blushing! She’s thinking dirty! Hahaha~”