Chapter 79
Zong Mo spent a lot of effort and finally restarted Weibo.
And under his own official announcement Weibo post, there were already tens of thousands of comments. He immediately clicked in to look.
【Baby, did you forget to post the two words “husband”?】
【So this photo was taken this morning, hehehe】
【Wife, you’re really not treating us as outsiders! (You can just private message me this kind of photo in the future)】
【Alright, now I know that Ruan Ruan’s wife is Mo Mo’s wife, QWQ】
Zong Mo: …
He probably couldn’t get rid of his national wife identity. All his struggles were just killing a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred of his own. Besides pulling his CEO Ruan into the wife ranks, it was useless.
Forget it!
After a while, a comment with a small yellow “V” next to its name was pushed to the top.
An Lan Ann: [Respect, blessings.]
Zong Mo: …
Only then did he belatedly remember that he had forgotten to inform An Lan.
And under An Lan’s comment, a high-rise was instantly built:
【Is this Mo Mo’s manager, hahaha】
【LMAO, did the manager sister just find out? She looks so powerless, hahaha】
【Respect, blessings. (I don’t want to do this anymore)】
Zong Mo felt a little guilty. He didn’t know what a thrilling night An Lan had gone through. He quickly sent her a message on WeChat, stating that the public announcement was mainly his own idea, and that Ruan Chi would also guarantee his future work, so An Lan didn’t have to worry too much.
Only then did he get up to make breakfast, letting a certain someone who had been surfing the web all night continue to sleep.
Ruan Chi was eating breakfast and asked casually, “Have you finished writing your ‘Fiercest Golden Canary in History’?”
Zong Mo was silent for a long time, extremely ashamed, and quickly said, “That’s not the official name of the novel! I was just kidding! Really!”
Ruan Chi: “Hmm?”
Zong Mo had often been at home alone when he had no work before. He had written this novel both for the record and to pass the time. It had not been publicly published, and no one besides himself had seen it yet.
Although it was inevitably shameful, he was very happy to let Ruan Chi be the first reader.
“It’s finished… you can read it if you want. But it’s all fictional. Just treat it as a brainless web novel. Don’t take it seriously.”
That night, the old couple had a rare rest, lying in bed and playing with their own phones. Zong Mo didn’t know what Ruan Chi was so busy with. He was quiet for more than an hour without any movement.
He couldn’t stand the curiosity and secretly went over to take a look.
Zong Mo: …
He hadn’t expected that seeing his own novel on someone else’s phone would be such a socially dead feeling.
To ease the awkwardness, he spoke up without any politeness, “CEO Ruan, why are you still reading my novel? Hmm… have you already reached the part where the golden canary runs away from home?”
Yes, that’s right. This novel, “temporarily” named The Fiercest Golden Canary in History, the protagonist was of course a golden canary, and a gong.
The other protagonist was his sponsor shou.
It was really hard to deny that there was a prototype.
“Mm,” Ruan Chi replied without looking up. “I’ll quickly read it once to sort out the plot, and then I’ll go back and read it carefully.”
Zong Mo: …
That’s not necessary.
He already wanted to dig a ten-billion-yuan mansion with his toes.
But Ruan Chi really showed 100% of his work enthusiasm and also pointed out the logical loopholes in his plot, “How did this overbearing CEO live to be in his twenties without being cheated out of his fortune?”
Zong Mo said calmly, “Because the author’s IQ determines the upper limit of the novel character’s IQ.”
Ruan Chi finally looked over, smiled, and went back to reading.
“And, why did this overbearing CEO sponsor a golden canary to sleep with him, provide him with good food and drink, and also give him money?” Ruan Chi spoke again.
“Since you said this overbearing CEO has a stunning beauty that can captivate people, and the golden canary also craves his body, then it would be better to have the golden canary sign a slave contract. Anyway, there are plenty of ways to make the golden canary fall into debt, and then he can’t leave him for a lifetime. Then the golden canary wouldn’t be able to run away later.”
Zong Mo: …
“The plot always needs some ups and downs. The golden canary runs away to make the overbearing CEO chase his husband through the crematorium. The readers really eat this up…”
Ruan Chi: “I’ve only heard of chasing a wife through the crematorium?”
Zong Mo said weakly, “Chasing a wife is also fine…”
Ruan Chi continued to read.
Zong Mo just wanted to move to the virtual villa he had dug out overnight. Unfortunately, reality was always so cruel. He could only pick up the quilt by his side and cover his head, trying to escape reality in a self-deceiving way, “CEO Ruan, I’m sleepy.”
Ruan Chi: “Mm, you sleep. I still have to read it again.”
Zong Mo: …
Embarrassment was embarrassment, but Zong Mo still slept very well, a dreamless night. When he woke up in the morning, he was full of energy, but he saw some red blood vessels in Ruan Chi’s eyes.
The feeling of social death immediately dissipated. Zong Mo said with concern, “What time did you read until last night?”
“A little past three,” Ruan Chi said nonchalantly, and then asked, “Do you want to have your novel adapted into a drama?”
Zong Mo was stunned for half a day and didn’t react, “Hmm…?”
Ruan Chi: “Of course, it will mainly be adapted according to your opinions. I’ll hire a few screenwriters to teach you how to write a script.”
Zong Mo said doubtfully, “My novel… adapted into a drama?”
“Mm,” Ruan Chi nodded. “It’s quite interesting.”
Zong Mo: …
CEO Ruan, who had rejected his employee’s proposal that had taken a month to write as trash, had actually stayed up all night to carefully read the low-level web novel he had produced, and even wanted to give him a copyright adaptation to soar to the heavens.
If you ask, it’s because of love!
Although it was most likely that he had been given a backdoor, Zong Mo still pressed, “Is it really interesting?”
Ruan Chi said without thinking, “Mm, I think it’s much more interesting than Conquering the Entertainment Industry.”
Zong Mo: …
It seemed he was affirmed, but also seemed he was not completely affirmed.
To this day, he was still deeply convinced that the popularity of Conquering the Entertainment Industry was a bizarre coincidence.
But for a novel to be adapted into a drama was actually his biggest dream since he started writing.
Now, this dream was really going to come true.
Zong Mo didn’t hide it and said directly, “CEO Ruan, for a novel to be adapted into a drama has always been my dream.”
Ruan Chi was silent for a moment, perhaps because of the simplicity of his dream. He did not raise any questions or joke about him but said, “What other dreams do you have?”
…And help him realize them together?
“I don’t have any for now,” Zong Mo looked at Ruan Chi and smiled slightly. “It seems they have all been realized.”
Ruan Chi then continued to talk about the novel and asked, “Is the prototype of this overbearing CEO me?”
Zong Mo first subconsciously shook his head in denial, then hesitated and nodded lightly.
Ruan Chi: “Silly, white, and sweet?”
Zong Mo: …
He shouldn’t have directly used the adjective “silly, white, and sweet” in the novel, but Ruan Chi had clearly read it seriously from beginning to end to be able to come up with such a brilliant summary.
Ruan Chi added, “How do I feel he’s very much like you?”
Zong Mo had a flash of inspiration, “Hmm~ do we need to distinguish so clearly?”
“This golden canary… is quite smart,” Ruan Chi continued. “How do I feel he’s a bit like me?”
“Is he? I think he’s more scheming than smart, a white on the outside, black on the inside,” Zong Mo first explained the character setting, then emphasized, “But he’s a gong. His prototype is me!”
Ruan Chi: “Is that so?”
Zong Mo was silent first.
Since the prototype of the novel’s protagonist was himself, of course, he couldn’t write himself as a silly, white, and sweet little fool. He would definitely write himself as smart and awesome as possible. Even if he was a golden canary, he was the most promising Big Fierce 1 golden canary in history!!
Ruan Chi was still waiting for his answer. Zong Mo had no choice but to explain, “Novels are based on reality but are higher than reality… who doesn’t want to be a great male protagonist for once!”
“Mm, you want to act it yourself?”
Zong Mo nodded.
“With whom?”
Zong Mo: “Of course, you!”
Tsk, having Ruan Chi play the silly, white, and sweet overbearing CEO who was cheated of his body and his heart and was played around by him, it would be very interesting no matter how you looked at it.
It would definitely be much more interesting than him cross-dressing as the female lead!!
Ruan Chi said, “I want to play this golden canary.”
Zong Mo was silent for a few more seconds, “But he’s a gong…?”
Ruan Chi: “It’s not like we’re shooting a G.V. Do we have to act out the position?”
Zong Mo: …
His CEO Ruan was as direct as ever.
“But the audience will definitely misunderstand some of the plot, like the golden canary princess-carrying the overbearing CEO, carrying him to the shower…” Zong Mo said.
Anyone who saw it would think the golden canary was the one on top!
Ruan Chi only said, “Can I not carry you?”
Zong Mo: …
Wait, that’s not the point either.
He pressed on and continued to find reasons, “Because you made me dress as a woman, all the fans are calling me wife! This way, no one will believe I’m your husband!!”
Ruan Chi replied with two words, “Wife.”
Zong Mo fought back and corrected again, “It’s husband.”
Ruan Chi raised an eyebrow, “Others can call you wife, but I can’t?”
Zong Mo: “They are just joking and calling for fun. It’s not like they will really… that me.”
Ruan Chi: “Will I, if I call you wife a few times?”
Zong Mo: …
Wait again. He had to sort this out. He was a little out of his league.
Zong Mo thought left and right, feeling that something was not right everywhere, yet it was impeccable. So he argued illogically, “I am your husband!”
Whoever’s voice is louder is right!
Ruan Chi couldn’t help but laugh and said jokingly, “Hmm~ husband.”
After calling him once, he called him again, “Are you happy now, husband?”
Zong Mo: ?
Every time, it was indeed him who didn’t keep his word. Ruan Chi still indulged him and did as he wished. Being called like this by Ruan Chi, he only felt sorry. After holding it in for half a day, he finally managed to squeeze out two words:
“Husband…”
Ruan Chi immediately replied, “Wife is so good.”
Zong Mo: ?
He chose to pause the bickering and confirmed with Ruan Chi, “CEO Ruan, do you really want to play this golden canary?”
Ruan Chi: “Do you think I can’t?”
Zong Mo: “No, you are the film emperor in my heart!”
Ruan Chi: “Then isn’t that fine?”
Zong Mo: …
Wait, something’s not right again. The point was clearly that this golden canary was a gong. Not only did he have a smart brain, but he also had a cool script where he could lie back and win, which was why he wanted to act it himself.
Zong Mo was about to speak when he had another thought.
If he were to play the sponsor…
Then his wish of having CEO Ruan work for him for once, wouldn’t it be realized in this lifetime?!
He did not hide his excitement and was eager to try, “Then let’s act it out first and see if it’s suitable?”
Ruan Chi readily agreed, “Sure.”
“You have to take care of my daily life, cook for me, and help me shower,” Zong Mo said. “You have to prepare the suits and shirts I have to wear every day in advance, iron them neatly, and also tie my tie for me in the morning.”
“I don’t know how to cook. I’ll find a hand double when we’re officially filming,” Ruan Chi said shamelessly. “Isn’t the character I’m playing a poor boy who has never seen the world and has never attended any formal events? How would I know how to iron a suit and tie a tie?”
Zong Mo skillfully defended, “This golden canary used to work in a suit shop.”
Ruan Chi was familiar with the plot and immediately replied, “The novel didn’t say that.”
Zong Mo’s momentum gradually weakened, “…Web novels don’t need such rigorous logic.”
“No, you can’t convince me,” Ruan Chi said with a smile, his meaning unclear as he moved closer. “However, helping you shower is okay. It also fits the character setting of a golden canary who craves the overbearing CEO’s body.”