Wish to Get Rich But Wear a Scumbag A - Chapter 33

Du Yihan: @Ke Wenxin @Li Jin @Qi Xingwan @Call Yan He for Food Have you guys had lunch yet?

Li Jin: Eating now.

Li Jin: Image

Li Jin: Grandma took us to her daughter’s place for lunch.

Li Jin: Her daughter is a big fan of Teacher Qi. @Qi Xingwan Would you be willing to sign an autograph?

Qi Xingwan: @Du Yihan I’ve already finished eating. What about you guys?

Qi Xingwan: @Li Jin Sure, I’d be happy to. Send me the location. We’re at the school. Please tell your grandma I’ll come over this afternoon.

Call Yan He for Food: @Du Yihan Interview time: In those last few seconds of the video, were you hesitating or did your conscience finally kick in?

Du Yihan: Why did you choose that username? “Subway Elder and Smartphone” JPG.

Li Jin: Location

Call Yan He for Food: Ask her @Qi Xingwan

Du Yihan: ???

Qi Xingwan: ……

Li Jin: Play Ke Wenxin’s voice message

After listening in silence, Du Yihan turned to He Jiamu and said, “I think Yan He’s possessed.”

He Jiamu smiled gently. “You can’t observe someone with preconceived notions.”

“But…” Du Yihan started to protest, but He Jiamu interrupted, “Her eyes are different now.”

The Yan He he remembered had once appeared as warm and gentle as jade, but her eyes had always held arrogance and disdain.

The moment he saw her in the airport waiting lounge, He Jiamu noticed the deep-seated nervousness and unease hidden in her eyes—behavior inconsistent with a pampered eldest daughter of a wealthy family.

She adapted quickly. After venting with Zhou Yunuo at the hotel, her pressure eased and her discomfort lessened, but the underlying tension remained.

He Jiamu couldn’t understand what Yan He was so nervous about.

Her words were sharper than before, yet they didn’t repel. Instead, she reminded him of a pet cat that would occasionally feign knocking things over to startle you, only to cower away at the slightest reaction—especially when facing Qi Xingwan.

It was strange.

The Yan He he saw with his own eyes was different from the one he remembered from years ago, and also different from the vivid rumors Du Yihan had heard.

“What if she’s just pretending?”

Du Yihan’s initial impression of Yan He had been terrible. Hearing about her assaulting someone on her wedding night only made him furious, causing him to stomp his feet and exclaim, “How could anyone be so disgusting?”

He Jiamu paused. “Are you saying she’s putting on an act in front of professional actors?”

Anyone who managed to rise to the top in the entertainment industry had to be shrewd and cunning—there were no fools among them, especially not with a director and four seasoned actors present.

Could Yan He really possess such exceptional acting skills?

“From my perspective, she wasn’t acting…”

The only redeeming quality of the arrogant Second-Generation Scion from his memories was his blunt honesty. Even when angry or cursing, he was utterly direct, his emotions plain on his face, making him seem anything but clever.

“Time will reveal her true nature. Let’s continue observing her, and you should temper your temper. Regardless, they’re still wives. Constantly snapping at Yan He will only embarrass Xingwan.”

“Fine. But isn’t she the one snapping at me right now?” Du Yihan gave her a sidelong glance. “You were even defending her this morning…”

“…You were indeed sweaty and grimy. It was impolite. Showering before eating wasn’t wrong.”

“Did I really smell that bad?”

He Jiamu pursed his lips, nodding hesitantly.

Du Yihan gave him a wounded look. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“I didn’t know when we were dating. Even after we got married, we rarely saw each other. There was no need to change your routine for a few mornings. But since Yan He brought it up, you should switch to night runs. You can shower right after.”

“What if you had known when we were dating—”

He Jiamu cut him off with a smile. “I would have locked you out.”

Put yourself in my shoes, he thought. If some sweaty, stinky guy knocked on your door at dawn, would you open it or call the police?

Du Yihan: “……” That was close. I almost lost my wife.

“Enough about her. Are Yunuo and Teacher Mu really breaking up?”

He Jiamu had overheard their group chat in the airport lounge last time. To be honest, he hadn’t understood much of it. All he’d grasped was that someone had invented a friend out of thin air, and He Jiamu had been so mortified and furious that he nearly yanked Director Han’s ear off on the plane.

Du Yihan gestured warily for them to continue the conversation on their phones.

Du Yihan: The companies want them to break up. Yunuo seems reluctant, so it’s complicated.

He Jiamu: Unbind them? Does the company really control their artists’ personal relationships?

They’re not idols or struggling rookies. Do they really need the company’s permission to date?

Even if the company disapproved now, it’s a bit ridiculous. Where were they all this time?

Du Yihan: It’s not exactly that. They didn’t just develop feelings on set like the rumors claimed—they actually fell in love for real!

Du Yihan: Maybe I’m biased toward Yunuo, but she told me both companies were reluctant to let go of the CP’s popularity. They kept them paired up for promotional activities, and over time, Mu Xu genuinely fell for her and confessed.

Du Yihan: I’ve worked with Yunuo before and watched their interviews. Whenever the host asked who confessed first, Mu Xu always answered, looking so deeply in love. I wonder how she feels about the company’s decision.

He Jiamu: It’s pretty clear. Judging by Yunuo’s attitude, Teacher Mu probably agreed to the unbinding.

He Jiamu: They’re breaking up, yet they’re still going on a dating show?!

Teacher He, the theater actor who can barely navigate Weibo, stared in utter shock.

“What’s the difference between this and a stage blunder?! The audience will boo and demand refunds!”

Du Yihan: Grabbing attention, exploiting fans, and purifying the fanbase—it’s a common tactic in the industry.

Du Yihan: Besides… “My Beloved, Goodbye” is actually a breakup reality show. The first season’s five couples all ended in disaster—it was their breakthrough success! Next time you’re stressed during your tour, watch it for a laugh.

He Jiamu struggled to grasp his lover’s logic. “Didn’t you say this was a paid vacation for us? How did it turn into a divorce simulation?”

“Well…” Du Yihan said awkwardly, “when the producers invited me, they mentioned Xingwan and Yunuo were participating. You know how my film is burning through money, and Yan Qianshu just happened to ask me to keep an eye on Yan He on the show. I figured it would be fun with so many familiar faces, and since you were free after your tour, I agreed.”

“Don’t be mad, I was wrong! After filming this movie, I’ll definitely take a vacation and take you somewhere fun.”

He Jiamu: “By the time you finish filming, I’ll be in intensive training.”

Du Yihan: “Then I’ll accompany you to work and bring you lunch.”

He Jiamu politely declined. “No, you have too many fans. If they start taking photos, it might leak details about the new drama.”

Du Yihan: “???”

Director Han was heartbroken by his wife’s repeated rejections and lost his appetite.

Determined to make amends, he took his lunchbox to the owner of the dried goods shop for advice.

When Ke Wenxin returned from cleaning the house after finishing her meal, she was horrified by the sight.

“Director Han, please take a break! Even the production team’s donkey doesn’t work as hard as you! Can’t you leave some chores for us clueless rookies?”

Hearing Ke Wenxin’s exaggerated wails, Zhou Yunuo poked her head out from the toy shop. “Hey, you two! Can you actually do this? If not, get out of the way! I need to finish my tasks here before going to school.”

Ke Wenxin slumped dramatically in the doorway, sighing heavily.

“I thought some people were usually so good at cleaning up messes. How come they can’t even wipe the glass properly? A Jin, what do you think is the real reason?”

Li Jin blushed.