Chapter Twenty-Nine: A New Family

At night, Su Wan-ning learned from Vincent that someone was deliberately suppressing her trending searches.

"Who could it be?" Su Wan-ning frowned.

Vincent ventured a guess. "Could it be Shan-shan Yin? After all, you’re her main competitor right now."

Su Wan-ning pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "It shouldn’t be her. She’s been with us recording the whole time—she wouldn’t have had the opportunity."

By now, the livestream was over. The two of them strolled along the field ridges, avoiding the cameramen.

Suddenly, Vincent’s eyes widened as if a thought had just struck him. His tone held a subtle excitement. "Could it be your husband?"

Su Wan-ning paused, stunned, then shook her head after a moment and turned to head back inside, tossing over her shoulder, "He would never do such a thing."

And yet, thinking back to the extravagant gift she’d received that day…

Such ostentatious and expensive jewelry, of course she hadn’t worn it with her. She hadn’t dared to show it off in front of the cameras during the day. But now, recalling everything in detail, it all felt rather odd.

According to the original host’s memories, her relationship with Qin Jingchen was far from warm; they barely saw each other throughout the year.

But now, was he not being a little too good to her?

Su Wan-ning was not one to dwell on things for long. The thought soon slipped from her mind. After a good night’s sleep, she got up and dressed herself and the children in loose, comfortable sportswear.

Today, the production team had arranged a name tag tearing competition. Each family would pair up with a guest of their choice.

It was said that the director’s team would award a mysterious grand prize to the winning family, but what exactly it was remained a secret; it would only be revealed at the end of the show.

Meanwhile, in Feng Rui’s room—

Though she’d been dealt blow after blow these past few days, today she was chipper and refreshed. She woke up humming, happily rummaging through her suitcase.

As she sorted her clothes, she intentionally and unintentionally showed them off to the camera.

"I really like this outfit, though the color is a bit bright. I wonder if it’ll be too attention-grabbing for the name tag game later."

"This light green one is so fresh and youthful. The designer went to many factories just to get this shade right—now it’s out of stock. I was thinking if you all liked it, I’d have some more made. I’m so sorry!"

Feng Rui wore an apologetic smile. Her clothing choices already covered half the bed, but she still hadn’t decided what to wear.

[Does she think she’s at fashion week or something?]

[Even that actress Shan-shan Yin next door isn’t this picky, and honestly, Su Wan-ning looks miles better than her and just threw on a tracksuit.]

[That ad placement caught me off guard. Production team, did she pay for this or what?]

[Seriously, dressed up like a peacock. Who’s she trying to seduce?]

The director, watching behind the camera, was visibly displeased.

Relying on her good figure and the large following she’d built on social media, Feng Rui had quickly launched her own fashion brand. With her as the face of it, sales had always been strong. Coupled with her wealthy businessman husband’s backing, the director could only swallow his irritation.

Soon, Mingming, eager to go play with his friends, burst impatiently into the room.

"What are you doing? Can we go yet?"

Mingming sounded rather cross. On seeing the room full of clothes, he wrinkled his nose and, mimicking his grandmother, started to scold.

"This looks awful! You spent all my dad’s money on clothes. Grandma says you’re—um, you’re…"

He faltered, unable to recall the word, while Feng Rui’s face visibly darkened.

[Go Mingming! Deliver justice!]

[Rui-jie must be fuming inside.]

[Well done, son. You’re truly your mother’s boy—say a few more words if you can.]

[Seems the mistress isn’t favored by the mother-in-law either.]

[I’ve had enough of this. I’m out, bye folks.]

Suddenly, Mingming’s eyes lit up and he shouted, "Called a third!"

The little boy’s clear, childish voice carried through the camera to every viewer.

In truth, what the elder had said was not "third" but "loose," but the young child couldn’t remember the word and blurted out the wrong one by accident.

[Ha! Did Feng Rui just get confirmed as the other woman?]

[She’s been flaunting those clothes all morning, acting all coquettish. Honestly, I’m never buying from that brand again.]

Feng Rui couldn’t even muster a forced smile now. She stuffed the clothes into her suitcase, got up, and walked out in silence.

Mingming, not understanding, thought he was finally going to play with his friends and skipped after her.

Feng Rui glanced back, saw that the cameraman hadn’t followed yet, and quickly bent down to threaten Mingming in a voice only the two of them could hear. "Don’t cause me any more trouble, or I’ll leave you up in the mountains for the wolves tonight!"

With her back to the camera, Feng Rui’s face twisted in a menacing expression, frightening Mingming into shrinking back.

When the cameraman caught up, Feng Rui instantly switched faces, gently patting Mingming’s head with a smile. "Let’s go."

Elsewhere, Su Wan-ning brought Sui-sui and Nian-nian to the competition grounds to meet Qiu Rui.

"Miss Su," Qiu Rui greeted her with a wave, then bent down to greet the two children with great ceremony.

[He’s so polite, even squatting down to talk to the kids—true respect!]

Nian-nian, fond of the handsome young man, reached out to greet him.

[Wait, did you guys notice? Qiu Rui and Su Wan-ning are wearing matching outfits.]

[I saw it too! The classic red-and-blue couple look—is something going on between them…?]

[Su Wan-ning’s just trying to ride the wave. Who does she think she is, wearing matching outfits with our guy? Shameless!]

Su Wan-ning wore a crisp, simple red tracksuit—bright, energetic, full of youthful vigor. By coincidence, Qiu Rui had also chosen sportswear that day.

The styles were similar, and the colors complementary. Standing together, the two adults and two children really did look like a family.

[I must be crazy, but this scene actually looks harmonious.]

[Say what you will, but Su Wan-ning is good-looking. A handsome man and a beautiful woman naturally make a good pair.]

[Sorry, brother-in-law—I’m secretly shipping them!]

Many in the live chat noticed this, though Qiu Rui’s fans were quick to protest.

[Stop trying to leech off his popularity! Who does Su Wan-ning think she is, daring to start rumors with him?]

[Our guy never fakes relationships for hype. Please just stop talking.]

[That vixen is the real third party here—she’s just better at it than Feng Rui next door!]

Soon, all four families and their guests arrived. The director’s team had chosen a large open space in the village and quickly announced the competition rules.

"Your name tags will be distributed soon. Because of the height difference, all the adults' tags will be placed on their lower backs so the children can easily reach them."

Meanwhile, Qin Jingchen had just opened the livestream and saw the flood of comments shipping Su Wan-ning and Qiu Rui. His gaze instantly darkened.