Baihe Fan

Chapter 13: Budget

Even though it was live, the production team managed the cameras in the background. They didn’t expect such “enthusiasm,” quickly cutting the feed.

Xia Linxia begged for mercy while glaring at Ji Fengxue, her eyes red from laughter. Seizing the opportunity, she bit Ji Fengxue’s hand.

Ji Fengxue winced, “Ouch.”

After a while, they opened the door, and the camera resumed.

The audience saw Xia Linxia with disheveled hair and red eyes, glaring at Ji Fengxue, who was inspecting a clear bite mark on her hand.

[Wow, even though we didn’t see anything, I can feel the vibes!]

[Sweet, feeling the love!]

During the live stream, viewers were commenting:

[Hahaha, Xia Linxia looks like she’s been terribly bullied but is still trying to fight back!]

[Surprise! Turns out Teacher Ji is so dominant!]

[Damn, conquering such a fierce woman like Xia Linxia is incredibly satisfying!]

[Need to find a way to get rid of Teacher Ji.]

Xia Linxia sat in the chair, questioning her life choices, while Ji Fengxue was beside her, organizing things. Her hand was swinging slightly, revealing red and swollen teeth marks.

Did she really bite that hard? Xia Linxia began recalling the earlier incident and became even angrier. It was all because of her annoying brother, Xia Yangxuan, who exposed her weakness!

Frustrated, she kicked out her leg, accidentally hitting the suitcase and causing it to roll over.

Ji Fengxue, with good temper, straightened it and, pressing down on Xia Linxia’s ankle, said, “If you’re not feeling well, why don’t you go rest?”

The underlying message was: don’t get in my way.

Xia Linxia obediently collapsed onto the bed.

[Oh dear, Xia Linxia is so lazy. She doesn’t even move! Poor Ji Fengxue is doing all the work.]

[That’s how couples are, mind your own business!]

[Ji Fengxue is so pampering! Being her girlfriend must be so blissful!]

[It’s time to steal Ji Fengxue, I can do it!]

Ji Fengxue hung up the clothes from the suitcase, arranged toiletries in the bathroom, and the makeup items on the dresser. When she came out, she saw Xia Linxia finally packing her own things.

“Are you ready? Let’s go out.”

Xia Linxia slammed the suitcase shut and walked over with clenched fists. She opened her hand, revealing a band-aid. “Huai Meng prepared this.”

Ji Fengxue chuckled, “Thanks.”

[Aww, she says she doesn’t care but acts differently!]

[Aren’t they too polite with each other?]

“But you can’t use a band-aid; it doesn’t breathe,” Ji Fengxue said with a smile.

“Huh?” Xia Linxia frowned, “She didn’t tell me that.”

Ji Fengxue smirked, picked up the small gifts prepared on the table, and held Xia Linxia’s hand, leading her outside. “Let’s go meet them.”

Xia Linxia tried to pull her hand away discreetly but found Ji Fengxue’s grip strong. Remembering they were being filmed and had to act affectionate, she thought, “It’s just acting.”

Their neighbors were Fang Qiushuang and Tang Yuande, an older couple. Ji Fengxue brought tea and a set of international chess. She said, “I remember Mr. Tang likes tea, and Ms. Fang enjoys playing chess.”

“Oh, that must be from an old interview,” Tang Yuande laughed.

Ji Fengxue smiled, “Yes, I like your dramas a lot. I’ve watched many of your interviews. Your insights on acting are very unique.”

Tang Yuande showed a look of appreciation.

[Teacher Ji is really good at socializing.]

[Haha, Xia Linxia’s expression is priceless, like ‘My wife is so awesome.’]

Xia Linxia was indeed surprised. She didn’t expect Ji Fengxue to have this skill. Feeling overshadowed, she decided to outshine Ji Fengxue later.

She walked to another room, politely knocked on Song Wanyi and Xue Hui’s door. When the door opened, she said, “Hey, friends, wanna have dinner together?”

Xue Hui looked bewildered: “…”

Song Wanyi peeked from behind, looking at her dumbfounded.

Xia Linxia felt awkward. She had expected Song Wanyi to open the door. Now it seemed like she was hitting on a married man.

[You’re so flirty, lol.]

[What’s Song Wanyi thinking right now?]

[So many dating rumors about Xia Linxia, could they all be true? She looks like she wants to flirt with everyone she meets!]

There was a moment of silence. Ji Fengxue came over to smooth things over: “We’re planning to invite you to dinner, if you’d like?”

Song Wanyi was flattered: “Of course, we’d love to! Do you need anything?”

“That would be great,” Ji Fengxue smiled.

Xia Linxia breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Ji Fengxue. Suddenly, she held Ji Fengxue’s hand, silently explaining to everyone: I have a partner. I’m not cheating. That was all a misunderstanding!

[Haha, the awkwardness is killing me!]

[Xia Linxia just wanted to invite them, but she doesn’t know how to talk, lol.]

[SummerSeason CP is really something. One causes trouble, the other cleans up. Their feelings grow little by little, haha.]

After planning a hotpot dinner, the director suddenly announced, “You have a limited budget for the next three days and two nights. Each couple gets only 200 yuan.”

That meant each couple had only 200 yuan to spend over three days and two nights, totaling 600 yuan for everyone.

Everyone lamented. Xia Linxia, however, spoke up, “Isn’t this show supposed to be about genuine sweet life?”

The director nodded, “Yes.”

“Do you know how much our actual pocket money is?”

Everyone: Bravo!

[Hahaha, the director is about to cry!]

[So funny, the director thought they were a cash cow, but turns out they’re here to shake him for money, haha.]

[I also want to know your actual pocket money. Tell me so I can give up hope!]

[I prefer watching Xia Linxia argue with the showrunners, what do I do?]

Xia Linxia continued, “Do you know why we’re sweet? Because we have money. If you don’t give us money, how can we be sweet?”

Director: “…”

Song Wanyi silently joined, “Yes, Xia Linxia is right.”

[Haha, that’s real life! Sweetness and romance are for the rich!]

[Director, give them more money!]

[Why aren’t there any director shots? Camera operator, dock their pay!]

Finally, led by Xia Linxia, everyone joined in demanding more money. They succeeded in increasing the budget to 250 yuan.

Xia Linxia handed all the money to Ji Fengxue as soon as she received it.

The livestream comments were filled with excitement, saying it looked just like someone handing their entire paycheck to their wife!

But the viewers were overthinking it. Xia Linxia simply found the small amount of money annoying; it wasn’t even enough to buy food for Xia Wudi.

Wait, where is Xia Wudi? Where is my turtle?