Chapter 3 The Poor Female Supporting Character in the Mountains
Hearing the sound outside the door, Luo Shu's lips curled slightly, and she replied,
"But I can't be exposed to the wind, I'll get sick if I'm exposed to the wind."
The girl inside the door didn't have the sweet and soft voice of a typical girl; instead, it was clear, melodious, and pleasant, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley.
Cao Zihao could almost feel the cool stream water washing over his ears, cleansing his soul.
He is only 15 years old this year. He is a child star and can be considered a first-tier actor in the entertainment industry. He has seen all kinds of people, but no one has ever given him this feeling. As a result, he is increasingly curious about the girl inside the door.
“You’re wearing a gauze hat, so your brother won’t let you catch a cold.” Cao Zihao paused, then added, “Your brother will take you to the stream to catch fish.”
"Okay, then wait for me, brother."
When Cao Zihao heard the girl inside the door agree to his request, he was overjoyed. He gestured to Zhao Minglang, who was providing cover at the door, and the two exchanged an excited glance.
Not only can you complete the mission, but you can also catch a glimpse of this mysterious girl – killing two birds with one stone.
Luo Shu put on her veil and loosely tied her hair back, revealing her fair face. The little girl, placed in the quiet room, had exquisite features and was as beautiful as a fairy.
Indeed, this was originally a deity.
Cao Zihao looked at the girl who walked out of the door. Her fingers were slender and her fingertips were slightly pink. She was very cute.
The barrage at this moment
Oh my, this little girl's hands are so beautiful! They're so fair and delicate, with such pretty fingers. So cute!
Yes, yes, yes, those little hands are so cute, and their skin is so fair!
Hehehe, too afraid to show his face, must be ugly.
...
Cao Zihao couldn't see the comments on the screen. He subconsciously treated the little girl in front of him with extreme caution. Normally, he would have pulled off the veil to see her face, but for some reason, he didn't dare to now.
He comforted himself, thinking that the child looked frail and unwell, and he needed to take care of her and not frighten her.
"Come on, little sister, I'll take you to the river to catch fish."
Cao Zihao initially wanted to take the little girl's hand, but for some reason he hesitated and simply patted her shoulder, telling her to come with him.
"Zhao Minglang, let's go."
Zhao Minglang, standing outside, watched his brother approach with the little girl, his smile so ingratiating it was almost unbearable to look at.
But this child is really lovable; he likes her very much and wishes he had a little sister like her.
The two boys, accommodating the little girl, accompanied Luo Shu to the riverbank. They were about to catch small fish with bamboo baskets to show Luo Shu, while constantly making amusing remarks to her.
"Jinbao'er, are you all better now?"
The person who arrived had a loud, energetic voice. It was Zhang Li, who had just returned from the wheat fields.
"Sister Lili, it's not allowed to be out in the wind yet. These two brothers invited me out to play, so I sneaked out."
Zhang Li had just harvested rice, and beads of sweat dripped down her face; she also smelled of sweat.
Luo Shu didn't find this strange at all. The gods value the soul more, and this person had a shining soul, sincere and passionate.
In the original storyline, Zhang Li eventually managed to leave the mountains, and after finishing her studies, she returned to her hometown and became a village cadre, contributing to the development of her community.
Zhang Li knew how much Grandma Luo doted on this granddaughter. She hadn't seen the little girl for quite a while. She was in junior high school in town. Now that it was harvest season, junior high schools would give students a break during the autumn harvest so they could go home and help with the harvest. This was the reality of rural life.
Studying also requires doing farm work; otherwise, you won't have enough to eat next year, let alone the ability to study.
Luo Shu was the only exception in their village. She never had to do any work and was raised like a young lady from a wealthy family by the old lady Luo.
Zhang Li doted on and loved this little girl. The little girl was born beautiful and lovely, but her health was not very good. She often got sick and had to take medicine. She couldn't go up the mountain or down the river like them. Sometimes, if she wasn't careful, she would easily get a fever and get sick.
When she was little, she would take her younger sister out to play. The next day, when she went to the Luo family's house, she found that her younger sister had a fever and was lying in bed.
Therefore, this little girl is somewhat lonely and even withdrawn.
However, she is also likable. Who wouldn't like a cute, pretty, and well-behaved little sister?
"Then you can't stay outside for too long. The sun is really strong now, or you'll get another rash on your face."
Zhang Li was afraid that the smell of her sweat would offend Luo Shu, so she didn't get close to her. Then she saw the thin little girl lift up her veil and smile slightly at her.
"Sister Lili, I know, I'll be back in a bit."
Zhang Li was stunned and didn't hear what Luo Shu was saying at all. She just stared blankly at the girl in front of her.
So beautiful! Did a fairy from heaven secretly descend to earth? This little girl, though not yet fully grown, already possesses a beauty that could topple kingdoms, like a white plum blossom about to bloom, captivating all who see her.
"You, you, you, Jinbao'er, you..."
Zhang Li even swallowed nervously, as if the doll she saw on TV had suddenly come to life.
"I'll stay here with you, and I'll go back with you later."
Zhang Li was facing the camera, while Luo Shu had her back to the camera, so her face wasn't captured in the shot.
"Okay, Sister Lili, sit down and rest for a while."
Luo Shu smiled shyly again. The lotus buds were just beginning to emerge, yet they were already breathtakingly beautiful.
Zhang Li sat there in a daze, half of her mind captivated by that smile, completely bewildered.
"Little sister, look! I caught a little fish."
Suddenly, Cao Zihao's excited shouts rang out. This young master was really visiting such a small mountain village for the first time. He had been engrossed in catching fish and hadn't realized that another girl had just arrived.
When he saw Zhang Li, he was slightly taken aback. He had seen Zhang Li before. Zhou Xue lived in Zhang Li's house, which was also the village chief's house. Zhang Li's grandfather was the village chief.
"Sister Xiaoli, you're here too." Cao Zihao scratched the back of his head and smiled broadly: "I didn't even notice when you arrived."
"They just arrived, you take care of them."
Before he could finish speaking, another girl arrived. It was Zhou Xue, holding a mission name tag in her hand, smiling brightly as she walked towards them.
"You're all here! Zihao, Minglang, we have a new character in us!"
She didn't even look at Zhang Li and Luo Shu, but simply greeted the two boys.
She originally intended to create a sweet and innocent romantic relationship with these two boys. For the past two years, she has been appearing on various variety shows. Although she has the title of "National Daughter," she is not very popular. The entertainment industry changes too quickly, and it is too easy to be forgotten.
It would be best to create a CP (couple pairing) with Cao Zihao. They are the same age, and Cao Zihao is more popular, so it would generate more buzz.
"What kind of trouble is the production team causing now?" Cao Zihao sighed. "Didn't we just finish the task?"
However, he had no choice but to put down the bamboo basket in his hand, and then he looked at the task card.
"Brother, you have a mission to complete, so I'll go back with Sister Lili first."
Luo Shu spoke at that moment, her voice clear and melodious, each word reaching the ears.
Zhou Xue seemed to only then notice the two people, and gave them an apologetic smile.
"Sorry, Sister Lili and this little sister, I was in a hurry to do a task and didn't have time to say hello to you."
Her smile was sweet and gentle, and she clasped her hands together in a gesture of respect to them. She was a bright and beautiful young woman.
"This must be Zihao's little sister, right? Why is she wearing a veil?"
As Zhou Xue spoke, she tried to lift her veil with her hand, but Zhang Li brushed her away. Luo Shu was also surrounded by Zhang Li, who was protecting her.
"Sister Xiaoli, I didn't mean to. I was just curious. I'm sorry."
Zhou Xue was slightly taken aback, but she quickly composed herself and apologized to Luo Shu and the others in a pitiful manner.
"It's nothing, it's just that Jinbao'er's face can't stand the wind, she's prone to getting rashes on her face."
Zhang Li did not loosen her protective stance towards Luo Shu, like a fighting old hen.
"We're going back now. If we stay out too long, Grandma Luo will get angry."
After saying that, he escorted Luo Shu back.
Cao Zihao paused, looked at the small fish he had just caught, and swallowed the words he hadn't finished saying.
"Fortunately, I've accomplished my task of inviting the kids out to play."
Cao Zihao made a comment.
"I really didn't mean to, I was just curious."
Zhou Xue's voice trembled, her eyes were slightly red, and she looked utterly helpless and pitiful.
Cao Zihao, being a straightforward man, said directly, "Why did you go and lift the child's veil? Now you've scared him away."
After saying that, he walked towards the location on the mission card. Zhao Minglang glanced at Zhou Xue, feeling that this person was strange.
After watching the two walk away, Zhou Xue stamped her foot before chasing after them.
While things were calm on this side, the comments section outside exploded.
Zhou Fan #1: I'm so angry! How dare that country girl? She just took advantage of Xue'er's obedient and gentle nature to treat her so rudely. She has no manners at all.
Zhou Fan #2: Wearing a veil to look mysterious, our Xue'er is curious and wants to see what's wrong. She must be so ugly that she doesn't dare to see people, otherwise why doesn't she take off her hat? She must be jealous of our Xue'er's beauty.
Zhou Fan #3: And this Cao Zihao, he has no gentlemanly manners at all, he didn't even try to comfort my daughter, I'm so angry, what a trashy straight man.
Cao Fan #1: Don't try to pair him up with other people, don't get involved with my brother. He is a clean-living person, and some people shouldn't try to get close to him. You're shameless.
Fans on Weibo engaged in another fierce online battle, with both sides tearing each other apart. The official Weibo account of the show was a mess, filled with fans from both sides criticizing the show's producers for their inhumane behavior.
But everyone was convinced that Luo Shu must be ugly.
5283 was furious at the comments online. Its host was the most beautiful woman in the world, okay? It hoped that its host would definitely slap them in the face in the future.
Cao Zihao didn't come back for dinner that night either. After finishing her meal, Luo Shu went to her room to watch TV; there wasn't much entertainment in the countryside.
When Grandma Luo entered the room, she was carrying a small fish tank filled with pebbles and two aquatic plants. Two small fish were swimming happily inside.
“This is what the boy brought back for you. It’s quite pretty. I’ll put it on the table for you.”
Luo Shu looked at the fish tank, smiled slightly, and nodded.
At this moment, Cao Zihao was also wondering if the little girl would be happy to see the fish tank, hehe.
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