Chapter 102: Clingy Jiang Hu

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Mr. Mo scrutinized Jiang Hu carefully but did not blame him for being cautious; the temptation of money was simply too great. Ever since their family prospered, everyone around them had changed—some flattering, some envious, some playing the pity card, others invoking family ties. They themselves had taken many detours and suffered numerous setbacks before achieving their current success. Now, they had no choice but to be vigilant for their daughter’s sake.

After talking with Jiang Hu for a while, Mr. Mo found him to be genuinely decent and expressed his satisfaction. He quietly communicated with Mrs. Mo, “Jiang Hu is indeed a good person. I tested the waters and quite like the idea of him with Nian Nian. If they end up together, I have no objections.”

Mrs. Mo looked worried. “Forget it. Don’t mention it. Nian Nian has no such intention. She said Jiang Hu and she are not what we think.”

Mr. Mo was puzzled. “I remember Nian Nian liked Jiang Hu quite a lot. She almost had a big fight with us when she was chasing after him.”

“Who knows what Nian Nian is thinking? She’s the kind of person who loses interest quickly. She’s liked many things since she was a child,” Mrs. Mo replied.

Mr. Mo added, “That’s true. Piano, violin, guzheng—she cried so much wanting to learn them, but gave up all within six months.”

Mrs. Mo sighed, “When I saw how earnestly he chased Jiang Hu, I thought she would really stick with it.”

“Mom, Dad, what are you doing? Dinner’s ready,” a voice called.

“Coming,” they replied, turning around, only to be startled when they faced Jiang Hu.

Had he overheard everything?

Jiang Hu’s expression remained calm as he smiled and greeted them, “Uncle, Auntie, dinner is ready. I cooked today. Let me know if it suits your taste.”

“Good, good, thank you for your hard work,” Mrs. Mo said, still a little uneasy, glancing at Jiang Hu several times.

Since Jiang Hu showed no unusual reaction, they assumed he hadn’t heard.

Feeling relieved, they walked toward the kitchen. “It smells so good. What delicious food are you making?”

The smile at Jiang Hu’s lips gradually turned cold.

So this was the reason Nian Nian suddenly lost interest?

If she couldn’t persist, it didn’t matter—he would make sure she did.

The meal Jiang Hu prepared won unanimous approval from the Mo family.

Mrs. Mo felt even more regretful. Nian Nian was such a child.

She could see clearly that Jiang Hu liked Nian Nian a lot; his eyes never lied.

What a pity that Nian Nian just didn’t like him back. Otherwise, they would have been such a perfect match.

The Mo parents stayed at home less than a day before flying abroad again.

They had been busy developing overseas markets and were overwhelmed with work.

This day was a rare chance for them to see Mo Nian Nian.

Before leaving, Mrs. Mo repeatedly reminded Nian Nian, saying Jiang Hu was a good person and she should hold on to him if possible.

Nian Nian listened with a dark expression. This was exactly why she didn’t want her parents to know about Jiang Hu.

Her parents always had this annoying habit of pushing marriage, but she had no intention of marrying Jiang Hu.

In the previous life, Jiang Hu had put himself in a lowly position, so even though they married, nothing improper ever happened between them.

This time around, things were different. Jiang Hu was becoming more and more adept at climbing upward, and she absolutely couldn’t let him succeed.

Nian Nian maintained a hands-off attitude toward Jiang Hu—as long as he didn’t raise her ill will, she didn’t care.

Jiang Hu had been busy filming shows and attending events recently.

He had disappeared from the public eye for several months, and no matter the reason, it was time for him to reappear.

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Recently, he joined a celebrity reality show and went to another place; Mo Nian Nian wasn’t quite sure where exactly.

He persistently coaxed Mo Nian Nian to come see him, saying he hadn’t seen her for a long time and missed her terribly.

His childish coquettishness was hard to resist. After two days of soft persuasion, Nian Nian finally relented.

Originally, Nian Nian planned just to see Jiang Hu briefly, but the scoundrel tricked her.

He had put her name on the guest list as his partner for the episode.

Upon arriving at the scene and being told she had to participate, Nian Nian looked completely bewildered.

Who was she? Where was she? Why was she here?

Jiang Hu said, “Nian Nian, you won’t be mad, right? The show requires me to invite a guest from the circle, and I didn’t know who else to ask.”

Nian Nian ground her teeth, “I’m not from the circle. You should change it now. I’ll leave soon.”

Jiang Hu admitted graciously, “Alright, actually I just wanted to see you.”

He looked a little pitiful. “I haven’t seen Nian Nian in a long time.”

“Brother, come on, you’ve only been here filming for three days, okay?”

Jiang Hu corrected, “Three days and six hours.” He blinked. “The list has been submitted and can’t be changed.”

Nian Nian was speechless.

“Let’s just treat this as a trip together, okay, Nian Nian?”

Ever since Jiang Hu discovered Nian Nian was susceptible to his coaxing, his skill at it had reached perfection.

Since she was already here, what else could Nian Nian say?

Jiang Hu’s eyes curved into crescent moons as he visibly brightened with joy.

Many around speculated about the relationship between Mo Nian Nian and Jiang Hu.

Jiang Hu eagerly wished everyone knew about their “special” connection; he was practically glued to her side.

This was a stark contrast to Jiang Hu’s usual reserved demeanor in previous episodes.

The cameras captured this scene as well.

The show was broadcast live, and Jiang Hu hadn’t told Nian Nian that filming started the moment she got off the car.

Because Jiang Hu was so popular, the cameras focused mostly on him, but Nian Nian was also caught on screen.

A crowd of strangers asked who this divine lady was.

Some recognized Nian Nian as the actress who played Bai Yue in “A Glance at the Rivers and Mountains.”

Back then, Bai Yue and the general’s story had left many hearts aching. Now, the two had publicly appeared together!

Their interactions suggested a very close relationship behind the scenes.

A flood of shipper fans went wild.

Others came running to see the daily life of the two with their own eyes.

This was a lifestyle-oriented show, warm and simple.

Jiang Hu, who was usually gentle and refined in previous episodes, seemed like a completely different person—a clingy little pest.

Wherever Mo Nian Nian was, Jiang Hu’s figure was always nearby.

He followed her closely, calling her name softly and sweetly, over and over.

[Um, excuse me, has my brother been switched? His whole vibe is just totally off.]

[Same question! Brother, you’re not supposed to be like this. Pull yourself together!]

[Shipping alert! Look at the love shining in his eyes! I’m losing it!]

[Complete newbie here, is this newlywed life?]

[Am I the only one who dislikes this girl? She actually looks down on brother?]

[Calm down, the lady is actually quite good to brother, or she wouldn’t have come this far for the event.]

[I’m a shipper of the general and the dancer. Their tragic ending hurt me for a long time. I didn’t expect to see an after-story now. Kudos to the production team.]

[Is this scripted? It’s so fake.]

[Please Google it. Guests don’t know anything about the show until the mission starts because confidentiality is super tight. It’s trended many times.]

[I’m laughing. What script is there for a show about cooking and chatting?]

The live comments erupted into a noisy debate, scrolling so fast that without pausing, you couldn’t see what was on screen.

Mo Nian Nian was unaware of all this; even if she knew, she wouldn’t care much.

She thought participating in the show would be tough, but she hadn’t done anything; Jiang Hu handled everything.

If that was the case, it wasn’t bad at all. Mo Nian Nian leisurely lay on the lounge chair, watching Jiang Hu bustling about.

Because of this scene, the comments flared up again with all kinds of remarks.

Most of them said Mo Nian Nian was too much.

“Jiang Hu, how many days is this show filming?”

“Three days,” Jiang Hu said after packing up, walking over to Mo Nian Nian. His eyes shone as he said, “I get to spend three days with Nian Nian.”

He dragged another chair beside her and lay down side by side. Turning to look at her, his eyes revealed unabashed affection.

[I’m so jealous, really.]

[Is this for real? Please tell me it’s real.]

[Quick, bring the civil affairs bureau here for my son! Finally, I have a daughter-in-law.]

[Aaaah! I’m squealing like a prairie dog! My mom asked why I’m watching TV kneeling.]

[Please, Miss, just look at my son once.]

[Is this actually a dating show?]

[Brother said before that the person he liked... could it be Mo Nian Nian?]

[No clue who she is. No info online. I feel like her identity is extraordinary.]

[No wonder someone is so clingy—looks like he’s after a strong backing.]

The comments predictably erupted again.

Before Mo Nian Nian could fully enjoy this leisurely life, the production team stirred things up.

The show had five regular guests and four rotating guests, changing every episode. This time, Jiang Hu brought Mo Nian Nian along.

Each guest had their own room and camera, and viewers could choose which guest to follow.

Without a doubt, Jiang Hu’s room was the most popular, crushing the others by a huge margin.

Their task this episode was to take care of their own three meals the next day.

Mo Nian Nian held the task card, stunned. “There’s a whole yard full of food, and we still have to sort out our own meals?”

Jiang Hu explained, “Those belong to the production team. We have to complete tasks or pay to buy from them.”