DTBS - Chapter 59
Chapter 59: Everyone Assists
The secretary delivered the fries to Tao Zhuohua's office. Xia Xianglu stepped forward, took them, and walked to the sofa. While feeding the little cat, she said, "How tiring it is to be like your sister, negotiating contracts and holding meetings every day, with no time to spend with her wife and daughter."
She said to the little one, "Isn't that right? Qinqin, Mama can't even spend time with you properly, always thinking about the company. She could rest, but she still works hard. She's a bad mom!"
"Bad mom is a bad mom," the little one corrected Grandma, "but Mama is a good mom, and now the bad mom has also gotten better, she brought Qinqin to see Mama!"
"Bringing you to see Mama is enough?" Xia Xianglu helped tidy her hair. "She's a good mom if she takes you and Mama to play together!"
"But Mama is on TV, it's hard for her to have time to play with Qinqin and Qiuqiu Mama."
The little cat flopped down, lying on the sofa, and said with an innocent face, "Mengmeng said that as long as the two Mamas often play together, it means they are happy. If the Mamas are happy, Qinqin will be very happy. But Qiuqiu Mama and Mama aren't together, Qinqin hopes they can be together."
System: "You're talking in circles!"
Tao Aiqin: "...Can you fart somewhere else? Why do you have to do it in my head?"
System: "When did I fart? I'm an AI!"
Tao Aiqin: "I'm only four years old, shouldn't I talk in circles? Mute yourself and watch me perform, I'm about to unleash a big move!"
The System shut up, silently took out a notebook, and prepared to take notes. If future Hosts had similar problems, it could offer good advice.
"It depends on whether your Qiuqiu Mama can step up," Xia Xianglu sighed. "I'm really afraid she won't know how to pursue someone. With her reserved demeanor, she can't squeeze out a nice word for ages. I'm afraid she'll say something inappropriate as soon as she opens her mouth and scare the person away."
"Huh?" Tao Zhuohua was confused. "My sister and sister-in-law are already married, how could my sister-in-law run away?"
"Can't people get divorced after getting married?" Xia Xianglu leaned back against the sofa. "Just tell me, does your sister, like that, seem like someone who knows how to pursue someone?"
"Why pursue someone when they're already married?" Tao Zhuohua didn't understand his mother's meaning. "Qinqin is already this big, it's not like they had a contract marr..."
He suddenly realized something was wrong.
Tao Zhuohua, whose thought process was a bit slow, stammered, "Mom, Sister and Sister-in-law, they really got married, right?"
"Of course they really got married, she even showed me the marriage certificate!" Xia Xianglu straightened up, hesitated for a few seconds, but decided to have a heart-to-heart with her son. "Let's make a hypothetical situation. Let's assume, just assume, that your sister and sister-in-law had a contract marriage a few months ago, and your sister secretly likes your sister-in-law. As a good younger brother, how would you help your sister win her over?"
Although Tao Zhuohua was slow on the uptake, he wasn't actually stupid. He immediately understood: "Mom? They actually had a contract marriage?"
He took a step back, very shocked. "Then my sister is being terrible, she actually got a girl pregnant before marriage? Great Grandfather didn't break her leg?"
"Whether it was before marriage or not isn't important," Xia Xianglu waved her hand. "What's important is how to turn the contract into a permanent one, you understand? That's the key point, what happened in the past is completely unimportant."
Her granddaughter transmigrated here, there was no such thing as getting pregnant before marriage. This was simply a match made in heaven, destined!
What? Transmigrating through time is a particularly bizarre and supernatural thing? The granddaughter might be a monster?
Nonsense!
Even if she was a monster, she was a cute monster, and she helped her daughter, who was single for 28 years, find true love. How is this a demon? This is clearly an auspicious sign!
"This is difficult, Mom," Tao Zhuohua walked to his desk, picked up his coffee and took a sip, saying with a frown, "My sister-in-law is stubborn and independent. You can tell by how hard she's worked in the entertainment industry all these years. She doesn't bow down to anyone. My sister made her raise the child alone for so many years. If she could easily forgive, she wouldn't be Qin Qingshang. I estimate..."
"My sister will have to go through a 'crematorium' process, at the very least."
Speaking of this, Tao Zhuohua sighed. "But the most important problem now is that they spend little time together, their professions are too different, making it hard to connect."
"Little Uncle~" The little one jumped off the sofa, ran over and tugged at his sleeve. "Is there any way to let them be together often? Mama isn't home, and Qiuqiu Mama is often not home either. Can they play together when they're not home? Qinqin wants them to stay together, so they can develop feelings like Mengmeng said."
"That won't work, Qinqin~" Tao Zhuohua rubbed the little cat's head. "Your Mama is an actress, Qiuqiu Mama is a CEO, their professions are different."
"What's different?" The little cat tilted her head.
"CEOs are in the office every day, actors have to film everywhere, they can't be together."
"Then is there any way for a CEO and an actress to spend time together?" The little cat asked expectantly.
"How is that possible? They're in two different worlds. If they want to stay together, and for a long time? Then they'd probably have to go on a variety..." Tao Zhuohua paused. "That's right, they can go on a variety show!"
Seeing that he took the bait, the little cat continued, "What kind of variety show?"
"Wife-Wife variety show!" Tao Zhuohua suddenly realized, then shook his head again. "No, they can't go public, a daily wife-wife variety show is impossible."
The little cat was speechless, preparing to throw another hook.
Just then, Xia Xianglu suddenly slapped the table and stood up, her eyes bright. "I know! A romance variety show mixing celebrities and ordinary people!"
Tao Aiqin nodded in satisfaction.
It still has to be you, Grandma!
Tao Zhuohua, no good, he's too slow, couldn't get my meaning for ages.
System: "Are you thinking of the variety show that appeared later in the novel?"
Tao Aiqin: "You're right, it's that live romance variety show for celebrities and ordinary people that Jiang Lihe went on, hiding his identity, to win back Qin Qingshang."
System: "But participating in this variety show early, won't that be bad? Also, the cameras at that time were new, trial versions, not these bulky ones now."
Tao Aiqin: "The plot has already deviated so much, what's wrong with changing the timeline? Even if it can't be live-streamed, it can be recorded! And this is a romance variety show, lots of people participate, with so many people covering for my CEO Mom and also serving as her learning material, this is the most suitable."
Xia Xianglu felt like a genius for coming up with this idea. "Romance variety show! Exactly, why does a romance variety show have to be about wives going on to show affection? They can go to develop feelings! Then, as long as Qiuqiu changes her name and identity, with so many guests covering for her, who would know that two of the guests are actually wives~"
"And those who know Qiuqiu are basically acquaintances in the industry, who would go online and talk nonsense? Besides, they won't watch variety shows, Qiuqiu's identity disguise is quite stable."
The more she spoke, the more satisfied she became. "Then, under the guise of playing games and doing tasks, she can deepen her relationship with Qingshang, how perfect! There are also free sparring partners and coaches for Qiuqiu to learn how to date. I don't believe that at this point, she still won't figure it out. This move is simply brilliant!"
After speaking, Xia Xianglu paused, then stroked her chin in thought. "I heard Qiuqiu mention a project she was collaborating on with new technology before. It seemed to be some kind of new camera that could record and broadcast footage in real-time. Maybe it can be used perfectly to turn a traditional romance variety show into a live-streamed format! How cool!"
Tao Aiqin: So it was you! The new camera!
System: It's actually the villain's project! Using it to benefit the protagonists, huh?
Hearing his mother's explanation, Tao Zhuohua nodded. "Mom is right. Currently, 《Fluttering Butterfly》 is filming and airing simultaneously, and is in production. Sister-in-law indeed has time to participate in a romance variety show. And releasing the news of her participating in a romance variety show at this time will just happen to divert netizens' attention, which can definitely complete the task my sister gave me."
"But," he frowned, a little troubled, "How are we going to convince Sister to participate in a romance variety show? She definitely won't agree."
"Don't worry, leave it to me." Xia Xianglu confidently took out her phone and walked to the side to make a call.
"Mom? What's up? I'm in a meeting."
"Qiu Bao! Big news! Do you know that Qingshang is preparing to participate in a romance variety show?"
"No."
"Aren't you anxious?"
"Why should I be anxious? Isn't it a good thing she has work?"
"Huh? What? No, it's a romance variety show! It's a romance variety show, do you know what a romance variety show is?"
"No, does it have anything to do with me?"
"You! It's a dating variety show, she's going to date people in it! Idiot!"
"...Okay, I understand, Mom, I'll hang up now."
"Huh? No, wait a minute!"
Looking at the hung-up call, Xia Xianglu was stunned. She met the gaze of the little cat looking up at her, bent down and hugged her, and said, pretending to cry, "Wuwuwu, Qinqin, your Qiuqiu Mama is an idiot! Is this for real?"
"Totally unreasonable!" The little cat raised her hand and made a very big shape.
"Not a beaver," Xia Xianglu sighed. "It seems I have to talk to her in person about how important this is."
"Hello? Sister?" Tao Zhuohua answered the phone.
"Who arranged the romance variety show for her?"
The woman's indifferent voice showed no emotional fluctuation, but judging by the fact that she didn't call his name and the sentence structure didn't end with a question mark, Tao Zhuohua instantly understood the cold wind and frost mixed within.
"Sister, you... listen to me!"
"Did you make her take it?"
"Uh... this, this is a bit complicated to explain."
"Is it necessary for her work? Did she agree?"
"Actually, I haven't told her yet, didn't have time."
"If you don't know how to be a CEO, don't know how to arrange work, come learn from me, and I'll teach you how to handle interpersonal relationships."
"Sister! I was wrong! I was wrong! Mom—" Tao Zhuohua immediately called for backup, turned on the speakerphone. "You talk to Sister!"
"Who are you with?" Tao Qiuyun's voice came through.
"Qiuqiu!" Xia Xianglu leaned closer. "Why did you hang up so quickly? Your Mama wasn't finished talking! So you were going to demand an explanation, you care about Qingshang so much~"
"Mom, you know," Tao Qiuyun said helplessly. "If it's her work, fine, but if it's not necessary, why arrange for her to go on that romance variety show?"
"Mama!" The little cat jumped up, wanting to talk to Tao Qiuyun. She pulled on Tao Zhuohua's sleeve and said softly, "Little Uncle, I want to talk on the phone!"
"Okay, let Qinqin talk on the phone." Tao Zhuohua handed the phone directly to her.
Big Bold, who was lying on the side looking at the scenery, heard Tao Qiuyun's voice and also wagged his tail and ran over.
"Woof!" Woof also wants to stick close to the pretty owner!
"Qinqin," Tao Qiuyun's voice was clearly much more cheerful. "Are you and Grandma at Little Uncle's company?"
"Woof~" Woof is here too!
"The dog is here too!" The little one spoke for it, saying in a milky voice, "Grandma and Little Uncle said that if you and Mama go on a variety show, you can deepen your feelings. Mengmeng said that only when the mothers' feelings are good, Qinqin will be the happiest child in the world. Qiuqiu Mama, are your feelings with Mama good?"
"I..." Tao Qiuyun was silent for a moment.
"Our Qinqin baby is amazing!" Xia Xianglu felt that this little girl's words were spot on, she was so clever. After praising her, she turned her head and said to Tao Qiuyun, "Qiu Bao, participating in a variety show appropriately can stabilize Qingshang's popularity and buzz, and also let her relax. You go too, don't you want to live under the same roof as her?"
"Mama might even cook for you!" The little cat started drawing a big pie.
"Maybe she'll even invite you for a walk under the moonlight." Xia Xianglu took over the paintbrush.
"She'll tell you bedtime stories." The little cat whispered.
"Call you to wake up and eat breakfast." Mama continued drawing the pie.
"Watch the sunrise!" The little cat tempted.
"Sleep in the same tent~" Mama's tone rose.
"Alright," Tao Qiuyun couldn't help it, interrupting the two who were singing and echoing each other, one after another. "You two are like performing a crosstalk... I understand, when does it start? This... romance variety show."
"Sister, don't worry, I'll contact Sister-in-law right away. If she knows you're going too, she should agree. I'll talk to the variety show production team later, and let you know once the time is confirmed."
"As soon as possible... I still need to hand over and arrange work."
"Don't worry! Sister!"
Tao Zhuohua hung up the phone. The three people and one dog looked at each other, and were all very satisfied.
Tao Zhuohua: Awesome! I can finally help Sister, I'm really a good brother!
Xia Xianglu: Hiding their wife-wife identity in front of the whole internet, and then secretly dating, so sweet, so sweet!
Tao Aiqin: A live romance variety show, huh? Sys, remember to record it with technology when the time comes, help me live stream it. Not even kindergarten can stop me from shipping this CP, I'll fucking ship it hard!
Big Bold: Although Woof doesn't know anything, they all look very happy, so Woof is happy too~
System: 6
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