Chapter 49 The Earthy God of War
"Alright, to be fair, we won't spin the bottle in the last round. Let's just capture a comment for Yanle and Qingtong." Adhering to the principle of putting every guest through a difficult situation, the director waved his hand quickly and decisively, "Ready: 3-2-1-Okay!"
[Call someone from your phone list and say three cheesy pickup lines—no explanation needed!]
[Hilarious! This is a piece of cake for a little butterfly, isn't it?]
[Our Xiao Fu is a man who has held concerts for thousands of people! (doge) I'm reminded of the cheesy pickup lines Xiao Fu said to the square dance ladies in the second episode.]
Sisters in Daqijiao, your opportunity has arrived!!!
[Please, please, please call Brother Chen! We have so little food! Please help the children!]
[Add your ID card! Brother Chen! Brother Chen!]
[Wealth, wealth, like spring rain, drip-drip-drip, that's my dad!]
...
Brother Chen? It's that Brother Chen again.
Meng Xinqiu rubbed his knuckles. Last time, he had someone investigate Fu Yanle's network of connections, but they still couldn't find a man with "臣" (chen, meaning minister) in his name who was so mysterious and difficult to find. Just who was he to Fu Yanle?
The director said, "Qingtong, why don't you give Yanle a demonstration first?"
As a director who had witnessed Fu Xue's talent firsthand, he genuinely felt that Fu Yanle was suitable for the ending, after all, who knows what sweet things this socialite might do.
"Okay, I'll go first then." Lin Qingtong gestured to her assistant outside the room to hand her her phone. "Do I just randomly choose someone from the list?"
The director said, "Yes, but just in case, it's stipulated that parents or other elders or children cannot be chosen."
“Okay.” Lin Qingtong lowered his head and carefully flipped through the list. He knew that this was actually a great opportunity to create trending topics and buzz. As long as the contact he chose could generate discussion among netizens, then the call wouldn’t have been in vain.
Lin Qingtong's fingertip paused on the word "Mu," which was Yu Muchuan's contact information.
Although netizens couldn't identify the identity of the Third Young Master of the Yu family from his voice, as long as he bought a group of online trolls and marketing accounts to make netizens and fans suspect that this person was Yu Muchuan, then his goal would be achieved.
Having made up her mind, Lin Qingtong pressed the call button.
The call rang for about fifteen seconds, but Yu Muchuan didn't answer. Lin Qingtong felt a chill in her heart, but she pretended to smile helplessly and said, "At this hour, he's probably working or having dinner. I'll call someone else."
He thought for a moment, then turned and called Su Fengyao. Although Su Fengyao was currently down on her luck, she was still the protagonist of the book, and he wasn't sure what would happen to her later. By taking this opportunity to contact Su Fengyao, he could both subtly win her back and test Fu Yanle's reaction to her.
The notification sound rang, and Lin Qingtong waited a while, but the other party still didn't answer. He pursed his lips, just about to hang up, when the other party finally answered.
"Hello?"
Lin Qingtong sighed and said directly, "You're acting a little strange today."
Su Fengyao: "Huh?"
"It's strangely beautiful." Lin Qingtong took a breath. "Do you know the difference between me and Tang Sanzang?"
Su Fengyao: "Huh?"
"He goes on a pilgrimage to the West, and I'll marry you." Lin Qingtong forcibly suppressed the fire of embarrassment burning within her. "I don't like pork or mutton, I only like you."
Su Fengyao: "Huh?"
Lin Qingtong closed her eyes, her voice trembling with a hint of timidity, "Because you are the apple of my eye."
As soon as he finished speaking, he hung up the phone and gave the camera an awkward but polite smile.
Help! This is so outdated, I'm covered in maggots!
[How embarrassing, hahaha!]
[Wrap yourself in your steel-needle coat and welcome our generation's war god—Fu Xue founder: Fu, the Rhyming King, Yan, the Little Prince of Sheniu, and Le!]
[Help! Little Fu seems eager to try!]
【Brother Chen, Brother Chen, Brother Chen! Little Fu, let me grant your wish. In my next life, I'm willing to be reborn as your toilet, forever your support and foundation!】
...
"We've had a tough time with Qing Tong." The director clapped and looked at Fu Yanle. "Now, let's welcome Yanle to begin his performance."
Tang Wanbai encouraged, "Come on!"
An Shigou shouted, "Demonstration!"
“I see everyone in the comments is talking about my brother Chen, so I’ll call him.” Fu Yanle glanced at the big screen meaningfully, “I hope he’s not too busy right now.”
Fu Yanle pressed the dial button, and the other party answered the phone almost instantly after the call was connected.
Yu Jingchen's voice came through the speakerphone, "Hello?"
Fu Yanle coughed and, with dramatic intonation, displayed his deep affection and superb acting skills: "No matter how far apart we are, our love will never waver. From now on, will you listen to me?"
Yu Jingchen: "Time is money, so stop daydreaming and give up."
"Goose!" Fu Yanle exclaimed in surprise, and continued with his second wave of performance, "You are a mushroom, elegant, cute and handsome. I want to keep you in my mouth and never leave you day and night."
Yu Jingchen: "You're like a piece of chocolate, sweet, sour, and naughty. You're always being mischievous, and you're driving me crazy."
Fu Yanle: "Pfft!"
"Yanle, keep going! This is the last sentence!" Tang Wanbai said. "Your dignity as the God of War, Newbi, cannot be trampled upon!"
"I suspect you are a book that God sent to me, otherwise why do I feel more and more sleepy the more I look at you?" Fu Yanle's lips curled up, transforming into a crooked-mouthed war god.
After a few seconds of silence, just when Fu Yanle thought he had won this game, Yu Jingchen said, "Oh, so when are you going to flip me?"
Holy crap! What kind of extreme grappling techniques are these?!
[Flip through my pages? What do you mean by flipping through my pages?! You mean flipping through a book, like, "slip through the pages"?! Brother Chen, you're fucking good at this!]
[Surrender is locked tight, and I've chewed the key to pieces!]
[War God Xiao Fu suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of another? Is this a sign of moral decay, or the devastation of love?]
...
Fu Yanle paused, then said loudly, "Time is money, stop dreaming and give up. Hmph, goodbye!"
He hung up the phone, crossed his arms, and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Hehe." Tang Wanbai said with a smile, "Yanle, you've lost."
“I did not lose,” Fu Yanle said. “I just didn’t want to argue with people weaker than me. That’s the style of a strong person. If anyone doesn’t understand that, then they are not a strong person.”
"Your reasoning is truly like an old sow carrying a bear's saddle, one set after another." An Shigou gave a thumbs up, "King of Reasoning, you truly live up to your reputation."
Gu Jiming clapped along with everyone else, then looked away, a slight sting in his heart.
When Fu Yanle was on the phone with this Chen brother, she was so lively and energetic, her words filled with undisguised intimacy, completely genuine. Especially Chen brother's last sentence, which was clearly flirting and an invitation, yet Fu Yanle not only wasn't angry, but her ears even turned red. What exactly is their relationship?!
Lin Qingtong clapped lightly, without any real feeling, and when everyone stopped, he didn't even notice. The voice of "Brother Chen" was still ringing in his ears.
Is it just my imagination? Why does this "Brother Chen" sound so much like Yu Jingchen... and Yu Jingchen's name also contains the character "臣" (chen). Is this just a coincidence?
Yes, it must be a coincidence.
What could Fu Yanle and Yu Jingchen possibly have in common? They didn't acknowledge each other before—
Lin Qingtong suddenly remembered that night at the Lu family's birthday banquet, when he stormed out the door, Yu Jingchen was standing outside. Why was Yu Jingchen there? Did he just happen to be passing by, or did he come with Fu Yanle?
Furthermore, Yu Muchuan had clearly taken good care of him before, so why did he suddenly cut off contact? There are only a handful of people who can threaten or make demands of Yu Muchuan, and Yu Jingchen is one of them. He has no grudge against Yu Jingchen, so logically, Yu Jingchen has no reason to target him. But if Yu Jingchen knows Fu Yanle…
"..." Lin Qingtong was filled with fear and dared not think any further.
*
After the show's recording ended, the three-person team left work together.
The heavy rain outside has temporarily stopped, and the air is chilly.
"Yanle, Yanle, let's go out and play!" Tang Wanbai said, shrinking her neck. "I did some research beforehand, and there are so many fun places in Beicheng. I want to go to them all!"
An Shigou nodded, "That's a good idea. We're already here, so we might as well just lie down at the hotel."
Fu Yanle had no objection and was about to nod when he saw the butler wink at him. He didn't quite understand, but still said, "You two go play, I have something to do."
"Okay!" Tang Wanbai lowered her head in disappointment.
"A busy man!" An Shigou said sarcastically, pursing his lips.
Fu Yanle covered his useless younger brother's head with one hand and ruffled it a couple of times. "It's not like there won't be another chance. Hurry up and get lost."
"Then let's go." Tang Wanbai pulled An Shigou towards the car. "Let's change our gear first. Listen to me today, I'm a strategy master!"
Fu Yanle stood on the steps, like an old father watching his child leave. Only after the car had disappeared from sight did he turn to the butler and ask, "What was the meaning behind that mysterious flirtatious look you gave me just now?"
The butler slightly raised his chin, gesturing for Fu Yanle to turn his head.
Fu Yanle turned his head and saw a familiar car driving up from the side road and stopping steadily in front of him.
The passenger window rolled down, and Assistant Xu turned his head to greet him, "Good evening, Young Master Fu."
"Good evening!" Fu Yanle scurried down the steps and reached out to open the back door of the car.
Yu Jingchen was sitting on the outside and turned his head when he heard the sound.
The two looked at each other, and Fu Yanle said, "What brings you here?"
Yu Jingchen didn't say anything, but moved to a different spot.
Fu Yanle immediately got into the car and said, "So you were watching my live stream in the car just now? I thought you were slacking off at work. But aren't you usually very busy? How come you had time to come over?"
"Of course, we came to pick up Young Master Fu," Assistant Xu said on behalf of his mute boss. "We heard that Young Master Fu is not familiar with Beicheng, so President Yu wanted to come and take him home, and also show him around before he goes home. As for the timing, we have been busy lately, but the group employs so many people, they're not just sitting around doing nothing."
"Oh, I see." Fu Yanle smiled and moved closer to Yu Jingchen. "I thought you missed me so much that you couldn't stand it after we'd only been apart for less than a day, so you rushed over to find me."
Yu Jingchen turned his head away with an unchanged expression and remained silent.
Assistant Xu glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "Of course. President Yu's longing for Young Master Fu isn't expressed in words, but in actions. It's a mature and restrained way of showing it, Yu—"
“Xu Shuo,” Yu Jingchen said.
"Okay!" Xu Shuo immediately shut up and focused on driving.
"How impressive." Fu Yanle clicked his tongue, then nudged Yu Jingchen's arm with his head, starting to settle scores, "I haven't forgotten how you argued with me in the live stream."
Yu Jingchen said, "I haven't forgotten how you kissed An Shigou in the live stream just now."
Author's Note:
I almost forgot to update (kneeling)
I had writer's block yesterday and didn't write anything. Today, while I was lying around doing nothing, I suddenly remembered: I need two chapters today and one tomorrow morning, which is three chapters in total. But my drafts are all gone, so I have to write 10,000 words today. I was so scared that I immediately opened my laptop and found that I still had two chapters left in my drafts, hahaha!
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