Chapter 230 Female Simp in Farming Variety Show (38)

Chapter 230: The Female Simp in the Farming Variety Show (38)

One by one, the guests left the cabin. Ye Yunyun, relying on her loud crying, whined her way into a hug from Tang Qing before finally leaving.

Once everyone had left, Tang Qing noticed Qi Ming standing nearby.

It seemed he had something to say to her. He had watched her send off guest after guest but stood frozen, unmoving.

“Need something?”

Finally catching Tang Qing’s attention, Qi Ming immediately flashed a smile. “Miss Tang…”

“I came to talk about the contract with you.”

Over the past few days, as the guests warmed up to Tang Qing, they had also been talking about her more and more…

However, her parts getting muted in the show was becoming increasingly odd.

More and more viewers had been complaining to the production team, hoping to see Tang Qing on screen…

“Miss Tang, after spending so much time together, I believe you’ve gotten close with the guests…”

“You’ve been great for our ratings; our show’s reputation has been steadily improving, and the audience is quite curious about you…”

“What I mean is, now that the first phase of recording has ended, we could officially announce your participation as a special guest. We’ll say you were specially invited as a cameo guest.”

Amid Qi Ming’s rambling pitch, Tang Qing cut him off. “A cameo guest?”

Having experienced the backroom deals of the entertainment industry in her past life, Tang Qing knew all too well what this meant.

A so-called “cameo guest” was essentially disposable.

Unlike permanent guests like Feng Xingzhou, cameo guests could stay for a few more episodes if they performed well—or be booted without warning if they didn’t.

It seemed Qi Ming’s invitation was still half-hearted.

“Director Qi, since you brought up the contract first…” Sitting across from him, Tang Qing remained composed, deftly flipping the teapot with ease. After a smooth series of movements, she poured a cup of tea.

Qi Ming reached out to take it, only to realize Tang Qing hadn’t poured it for him.

The cup remained in Tang Qing’s hand. She sipped it pointedly, showing no intention of pouring another for Qi Ming.

A little awkward…

He pulled back, embarrassed.

“I meant to say this last time—I don’t plan to renew the previous contract.”

With that, Qi Ming was completely stunned!

She’s walking away?!

No way—this can’t happen!

If Tang Qing refused to sign a new contract now, where else could they find a spot like this?

A place with scenery, farmland, and lodging…

Not to mention, the audience had already gotten used to the current live setup… In an instant, Qi Ming’s mind snapped out of it!

The smile plastered on his face turned even more brown-nosing. "Miss Tang, uh... let's talk this through calmly."

"You see... we got along just fine before, didn't we?"

Tang Qing responded coldly, "Oh really?"

"I remember last time when Nan Gongjing fell into the pit, Director Qi was the first to think of me..."

Jumping at the chance to pin it on her.

Suddenly reminded of this incident, Qi Ming drew a blank for a moment before cautiously replying, "But... nothing serious happened, right?"

"Miss Tang, why are you nickel-and-diming?"

So now it's me being petty?

Facing Qi Ming, Tang Qing couldn't help but find the man somewhat amusing. "What if something happens again in the future?"

"Are you planning to shift the blame onto me once more, Director Qi?"

"I..." The usually eloquent Qi Ming immediately clammed up.

After a long pause, he tentatively ventured, "Miss Tang, is there really no wiggle room?"

"Once our show finishes recording, this place of yours... could even put you on the map. Wouldn’t everyone be happy?"

"Besides, the guests have already warmed up to you... No offense, Miss Tang, but the most important thing in life is to meet as many benefactors as possible."

The more Qi Ming spoke, the more Tang Qing frowned.

"Director Qi, let me remind you of one thing—the guests’ favorable impression of me has nothing to do with you."

"Whether they’re 'benefactors' or not, I don’t care to judge, nor do I expect so-called benefactors to hand me success on a platter..."

"The house is mine, the land is mine, the mountains and fields are all mine... So..."

She deliberately paused for a few seconds. "The decision lies with me. Understood?"

As she spoke, Qi Ming suddenly met Tang Qing’s gaze.

That same feeling from last time...

Where’d a backwater nobody like her get that steel backbone?

Qi Ming, who was always opportunistic, rarely found himself at a loss for words—yet Tang Qing was one of the few exceptions.

He had assumed she’d be an easy mark, but every time he tried, it was like hitting a brick wall.

After another half-hour of discussion, Tang Qing finally agreed to continue with the recording—on the condition of getting paid.

No longer would she provide resources for free. Everything, including utilities, food, and accommodation, would be covered by the production team, along with her appearance fees...

Tang Qing had even prepared a contract to cover her ass, clearly outlining the extent of her responsibilities.

Only after painstakingly signing the final contract did Qi Ming mop the nervous sweat from his forehead. She had thought of everything!

He got zilch out of it!

Had he not investigated Tang Qing’s background beforehand, Qi Ming would have found it hard to believe that such a sharp-as-a-tack legal whiz could emerge from a small rural village!

Moreover, whether it was Qi Ming's illusion or not, he couldn't help but feel that Tang Qing seemed quite familiar with the rules of the entertainment industry...

"Hmph! That jerk! Last time, we should've cut off his water and electricity!"

After the contract was signed, the system shot daggers in Qi Ming's direction. "This guy drips with dad energy with every word he says, always the first to pass the buck!"

During the discussion of the disclaimer earlier, Qi Ming kept playing coy. If not for Tang Qing's firm stance, he would likely have tried to sweep it under the rug.

"Tang Qing, I forgot to tell you something earlier."

Having successfully put Qi Ming in his place, Tang Qing was in a good mood, watering the potted plants in the courtyard.

"What is it?"

"Your little wife is back!" the system yelled excitedly.

Little wife?

Feng Xingzhou?

As she pondered, Tang Qing indeed caught sight of the Grand Film Emperor's figure!

This guy...

He left in the morning and is back in the afternoon?

"Hehehe, bet you didn't see that coming! Originally, these two weeks were supposed to be when the Grand Film Emperor entered filming, but he blew it off!"

"He took half a month's leave and drove back himself!"

The unexpected visitor appeared in the courtyard, dusty from the road. Perhaps in a hurry, Feng Xingzhou was slightly out of breath, with a light sweat on his forehead—only his eyes were exceptionally bright.

Locking eyes with Tang Qing, he said, "Tang Qing, I came back for you."

"Can I stay here?"

Holding his suitcase, Feng Xingzhou asked politely, "I've thought about it for a long time, and I still want to stay with you..."

System: Live together...

Yikes~ Such a forward request, yet only Feng Xingzhou could ask it with such charm and logic!

System alert: "Feng Xingzhou's Love Points are rising. Current level: 79 Love Points."