Xianyu And Protagonist A Are Together Chapter 4
byWen Mian was not afraid. She stepped forward, smiling, and looped her arm through Grandma Zhong’s, deploying her full arsenal of spoiled charm. “Grandma, since we’ve met, how can we be strangers?”
Grandma Zhong’s expression froze. She hadn’t expected Wen Mian to hold her hand, and her words became hesitant. “Anyway, I don’t want to help you. Go find someone else.”
Wen Mian let out a soft “Eh?” “Grandma~ Or how about an equal exchange? Is there anything you need help with?”
Grandma Zhong glanced sideways at Wen Mian, taking in her clothes. Her eyes darted around, and she came up with an idea. She spoke, “I want to plant vegetables in the backyard. If you help me pull the weeds, I’ll give you what you want.”
Wen Mian’s voice rose in pitch at the end, and she nodded in agreement.
The live stream was flooded with astonished comments.
Is this the Wen Mian I know? Will she actually work the land?
Plus one. Hasn’t she always maintained the spoiled rich girl persona? She didn’t even get angry?
She must be faking it! I don’t believe it!
Grandma Zhong led the two of them to the backyard. The yard wasn’t large, but it was completely overgrown with weeds.
Wen Mian rolled up her pant legs and walked into the dirt, bending down to start pulling weeds.
Fortunately, it had rained two days ago, so the soil wasn’t too hard, making the pulling easy.
Seeing this, Su Shiqiu quickly joined her in weeding.
Grandma Zhong frowned deeply, waved her hand, and said in a harsh tone, “Ugh! Forget it, forget it. What do you two know about pulling weeds? Take the things and leave. I’m sick of you old woman!”
Hearing Grandma Zhong’s words, the viewers in the live stream breathed a sigh of relief.
I knew it! Wen Mian can’t pull weeds.
If she’s going to pretend, she should at least do a better job. Who is she trying to fool by giving up so soon?
Exactly! The production crew must have arranged this beforehand.
Unwilling to change their perception of Wen Mian, viewers continued to leave comments.
Until someone posted a message.
But… look at Wen Mian, she hasn’t stopped…
Startled, the audience looked closely. Wen Mian was still bent over, pulling weeds.
She wiped the sweat from her face, her smile bright. “We agreed on an exchange, so I definitely can’t break my promise! Grandma, please wait a little longer.”
After wiping the sweat, she lowered her head and resumed weeding.
Her fair skin was flushed red from the labor, making her stand out among the lush weeds. At least, the audience couldn’t look away.
The sun set, and the sky gradually darkened. The viewers were immersed in the quiet world, unaware that they had been watching Wen Mian for so long.
After estimating that about half the weeds were gone, Wen Mian stood up.
“Grandma, we’ll pull this much today. We’ll come back tomorrow for the rest.”
The viewers in the live stream were jolted awake. Not wanting to admit they had watched Wen Mian for so long, they quickly typed.
See? I knew she couldn’t last long!
Exactly! She’s just putting on a show for us!
Although I don’t like Wen Mian much either, she actually did the work. Why is everyone so aggressive?
I agree with the comment above. Plus, Wen Mian said she’d come back tomorrow.
Then I’ll keep an eye on Wen Mian and see if she shows up tomorrow!
Sister, help me keep watch! Tell me if she comes!
+1…
Grandma Zhong had been accompanying the two of them the whole time. Hearing Wen Mian’s words, she felt a little disappointed, but her tone remained stubborn. “Who asked you to come back? Take your things and hurry up and leave. This old woman is annoyed to death!”
Wen Mian smiled gently. She stepped out of the dirt, her feet still covered in mud. “I’m coming back anyway. It won’t help if Grandma finds it annoying.”
“Honestly! I didn’t say I was annoyed.” Grandma Zhong’s last sentence was very quiet, and no one heard it.
After collecting some vegetables from Grandma Zhong, Wen Mian and Su Shiqiu left with their baskets.
Before leaving, Wen Mian didn’t forget to turn back and wave at Grandma Zhong. “Grandma, I’ll be back tomorrow!”
Grandma Zhong quickly turned her head away from Wen Mian, muttering, “Whether you come or not, what does it have to do with this old woman?”
Despite saying this, Grandma Zhong’s peripheral vision couldn’t help but constantly glance toward Wen Mian.
Wen Mian secretly smiled and looked at Su Shiqiu. “Shiqiu, let’s go.”
Su Shiqiu nodded, her gaze sweeping over Wen Mian. Her tone held a hint of surprise. “I didn’t expect you to be so good at getting along with the elderly.”
Wen Mian looked up at the wheat fields and teased, “What? Did you suddenly discover another side of me and find it surprising?”
Su Shiqiu confirmed, “It is genuinely surprising.”
Wen Mian spread her hands. “Surprising is good. There will be more surprises later.”
Su Shiqiu chuckled, her voice rising. “Alright, then I’ll look forward to the even bigger surprises.”
After the playful exchange, the atmosphere between the two improved, but the live stream exploded.
What did Wen Mian say? Is she planning to cling to our Qiu Qiu now?!
Please don’t! Wen Mian, stay away from our Qiu Qiu!
It wasn’t surprising that they were panicking; they were genuinely scared after seeing how Wen Mian used to cling to Gu Man.
Back in the living room, Zhang Yunxi was peeling scallions. Seeing Wen Mian, she immediately smiled. “Mian Mian, you’re back.”
Wen Mian hummed in acknowledgment, put down the vegetables she was holding, and sat down beside her to help peel scallions. At the same time, she asked, “How are you planning to cook the chicken you caught?”
The live stream audience immediately seized on the topic.
I knew it! She’s definitely going to cling to our Man Man!
Man Man, run!
Zhang Yunxi replied, “Sister Gu said she’s making Big Plate Chicken, but I don’t know how, so I’m just preparing the scallions.”
Wen Mian looked thoughtful. “Big Plate Chicken? Do you need potatoes? We brought some back.”
Zhang Yunxi was clearly a novice in the kitchen. She immediately stood up and pattered toward the kitchen, leaving a quick message. “Mian Mian, wait for me. I’ll ask Sister Gu.”
In the kitchen, Gu Man had her sleeves rolled up, revealing her slender arms, and was washing the chicken. Seeing Zhang Yunxi enter, she looked confused and asked, “What is it?”
Zhang Yunxi pointed outside the door. “Sister Gu, Mian Mian asked if you need potatoes.”
Gu Man paused for a second, then realized Zhang Yunxi meant Wen Mian. After thinking for a few seconds, she said, “Yes, I do. Just bring them to me.”
Zhang Yunxi said “Oh,” and pattered back, sitting down right next to Wen Mian. “Mian Mian, Sister Gu said she needs them.”
The viewers in the live stream burst out laughing.
I’m dying! Wen Mian wanted to cling to Man Man, but our Man Man made Xi Xi bring them to her!
As expected of Sister Man, she has so many tricks!
Let’s see how Wen Mian tries to approach Man Man this time!
Unfortunately, they were about to be disappointed. Wen Mian had no intention of approaching Gu Man.
Hearing Zhang Yunxi’s reply, she didn’t move. “Then let’s peel the potatoes, and you can take them to her.”
Zhang Yunxi agreed but looked around in confusion. “But is there a peeler here?”
Wen Mian turned to Su Shiqiu, who was peeling garlic. “Shiqiu, can you help check the kitchen for a peeler?”
Su Shiqiu had already heard the rumors about the two of them and readily agreed. “Sure, I’ll go look.”
She stood up and headed toward the kitchen.
The live stream audience was confused:
That’s it? It’s over?
Where’s the drama? Didn’t they say Wen Mian loved clinging to Gu Man?
I don’t know, but I suddenly feel like Wen Mian isn’t that kind of person.
To be honest, I’m starting to feel the same way.
The production crew wasn’t completely heartless and had prepared kitchen utensils. Su Shiqiu successfully found a peeler and also grabbed a basin of water.
Wen Mian gave her a thumbs-up and lowered her head to peel the potatoes.
Soon, the four potatoes were peeled. Wen Mian asked, “Do we need anything else?”
Su Shiqiu shook her head. “No, but Man Man and the others are making Big Plate Chicken. What should we make?”
Wen Mian glanced at the vegetables they brought back and thought for a few seconds. “How about we cook some pumpkin porridge and stir-fry some lettuce?”
Su Shiqiu nodded. “Thank goodness for you. Otherwise, I’d be racking my brain.”
Wen Mian smiled helplessly. “It looks like Shiqiu doesn’t know how to cook?”
Su Shiqiu nodded awkwardly. “You got me. I really can’t cook.”
Her fans in the live stream ruthlessly exposed her.
You don’t just not know how to cook; you’re a kitchen killer.
That’s right. Dark cuisine would be a compliment.
A curious passerby asked—
Haha, really? Where can I see this? Let me join the fun.
Fans quickly directed them to Su Shiqiu’s personal account.
Here! There are many hilarious clips of Shiqiu’s cooking failures!
And more! Lots of funny, silly videos too.
Passersby went to check and burst out laughing.
Wait? Is this right? A cool and fierce-looking Jie Jie is actually a goofball?!
I’m genuinely laughing. Don’t the fans manage her?
This comment immediately struck a chord with the fans.
It’s not that we don’t manage her; we can’t.
Hahaha… (Schadenfreude)
More passersby were attracted, and in less than ten minutes, Su Shiqiu’s follower count increased by two hundred thousand.
Her Agent’s eyes widened in surprise. Who knew? People actually love a goofball!
She stared intently at Wen Mian on the screen, thinking that she needed to properly thank her.
Everyone was so amused by Su Shiqiu that no one paid attention to the fact that her inability to cook meant Wen Mian would have to go to the kitchen.
Wen Mian sighed inwardly, glancing at the kitchen’s location with some hesitation.
Even though she didn’t want any more interaction with Gu Man, under these circumstances, interaction was unavoidable.
She kept her expression neutral and comforted Su Shiqiu. “It’s fine. I’ll cook this time.”
Su Shiqiu giggled, shouted “Ooh yeah,” and jumped up happily. “Then I’ll be your assistant.”
Wen Mian agreed. At least with a third person present, the netizens wouldn’t focus too much on her, right?
Picking up the scallions and garlic, Wen Mian carried the basket to the kitchen.
Hearing the movement, Gu Man turned her head for a look, then continued her work without much concern.
After washing the scallions and garlic and placing them on the cutting board, Wen Mian turned and stood in front of the clay pot.
Su Shiqiu followed behind, cheerfully humming a song while washing the pumpkin.
Wen Mian praised her internally. As expected of a popular singer, her voice was excellent. Even a casual hum sounded beautiful.
Once washed, Su Shiqiu handed the pumpkin to Wen Mian. Wen Mian split it with a knife and washed the inner pulp again.
Since it was for porridge, the pumpkin needed to be cut into small pieces, so Wen Mian started chopping on the board.
Her movements were initially a bit clumsy, but they quickly became fluid and graceful. The veins on her rolled-up forearm were prominent and aesthetically pleasing.