Group Pet Eldest Lady, She Just Wants To Be A Salted Fish

Chapter 1 – The daughter of the Gu family who was lost, my younger sister.

In the celebrity observation room of the first season of the variety show “Heirs”.

A top-tier male star with outstanding temperament was talking confidently in front of the camera. His voice is clear and gentle, occasionally mixed with witty comments, which make everyone laugh lightly. His elegant and graceful gestures and movements have become the focus of everyone’s admiration.

The barrage in the live streaming room is also crazy for him, banging against the wall foolishly for him.

Ruan Yōu sits on the edge of a soft stool, staring blankly at the glass in front of her, her fair fingertips holding the handle of the cup, out of sync with the laughter in the room.

The flood of messages in her mind makes her head ache, and she twists her beautiful eyebrows, maintaining this expression for three whole minutes until the dull pain disappears, and the noisy laughter in the observation room also fades away.

Finally, the world becomes quiet.

Ruan Yōu exhales softly.

But in just a sip of water, her worldview is completely overturned.

The flood of messages shows that the world she lives in is a typical entertainment industry novel, where she is just a beautiful but brainless cannon fodder supporting character.

The novel only has five chapters related to her storyline.

The female lead, who has already become a top-tier star, meets the male lead and they attract a large number of CP fans in a love variety show. They secretly develop an ambiguous relationship. At this time, a brainless vase “Ruan Yōu” was said to be obsessed with the male lead, who is about to inherit a fortune of tens of billions. So, she was mocked by the male lead’s fans, cursed by the CP fans, ridiculed by the female lead’s fans, and ridiculed by bystanders.

Even more outrageous, on the third day after the photos were leaked, she appeared on the variety show “Heirs” as a flight guest, alongside the male and female leads as celebrity observers who would provide commentary on the performance of the six heirs in the variety show.

“Heirs” is the hottest variety show this year, with constant online discussions. The appearance of her and the male and female leads on the show took the hype to new heights, with millions of viewers rushing in and the live streaming room crashed twice. The intense storyline was enough to give anyone goosebumps just thinking about it.

With the atmosphere at its peak, the director wanted to stir things up.

So–

During the live broadcast, the host deliberately asked her a question: “How long have you liked Cheng Guyuan? You looked at him very affectionately a few days ago, is he really that good-looking?”

In the novel, “Ruan Yōu” blushed and remained silent as the gossiping crowd was still excited about the female star’s boldness for only two seconds, but the male lead immediately responded, “I have someone I like,” and his eyes secretly looked towards the female lead, perfectly demonstrating the male lead’s good quality of loving the female lead with his body and mind.

Ruan Yōu became the tool for the female lead and was slapped in the face during a dare game segment, then she was blacklisted on the internet after the variety show, destroying her career.

Overall, she is the cannon fodder tool person in the novel, a toad wanting to eat swan meat.

It’s a bit outrageous.

Ruan Yōu has no feelings for the top-tier star, and the reason why there are rumors of her “admiring” the top-tier star is purely because the gossip paparazzi misinterpreted the photos and made up a powerful plot.

Three days ago, she participated in the jewelry brand Calgary’s event. Most celebrities could only borrow jewelry from the brand, but the male lead Cheng Guyuan generously bought a ten-million-dollar brooch. She glanced at it a few times, and the paparazzi who captured this scene immediately posted the pictures online.

The event was held outdoors at night with a misty drizzle and a great atmosphere with a constant stream of celebrities coming and going.

In the corner, Ruan You’s watery eyes gazed at Cheng Guyuan with love in them. JPG.1

The atmosphere was perfect, and with the doggedly ingenious ability of the paparazzi to make up stories based on pictures, they created a character for Ruan Yōu as a “lovelorn admirer.”

Thus, in the novel, her storyline progressed through two chapters, with three more tragic chapters awaiting her.

“Ruan Yōu.”

The host’s light laughter echoed in the observation room, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on her.

Ruan Yōu raised her eyes.

Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled with a hint of charm, and her cuteness revealed a touch of coquettishness. Her thick, black curls cascaded down to her fingertips like seaweed, and beneath the darkness, her slender fingers appeared white as lamb fat. Under the bright light, she seemed to be glowing.

The room fell silent.

Beautiful.

No matter how many times you look at her face, it’s so beautiful that it takes your breath away.

As if the spring sunshine of March flooded into the heart, making it warm and fuzzy.

[Let me just say it, this face really speaks to me]

[I’ve been a fan of her for two years, despite her lack of resources. Lately, she seems to be a bit obsessed with love, but if it weren’t for that face of hers, I would have left long ago.]

[Those who appreciate her beauty is great, but let’s not hate on those who don’t. It’s not like everyone has to agree on everything.]

[I can’t believe there are female celebrities out there trying to insert themselves into other people’s relationships? Cheng Guyuan has made it clear multiple times in Love Complex that he’s interested in Yu Chi, so there’s no way anyone could be blind to that, right?]

[Can we please just enjoy the show and not get too invested in the CP circle? Our brother is focused on his career, after all.]

…

The barrage of comments was getting heated, but Ruan Yōu remained calm. Her small lips were slightly pursed, and her gaze was steady. She pushed aside her water glass with her fair fingers, her hair brushing against her fingertips and tickling them. Ruan Yōu’s every move was a pleasure to watch.

The host paused for a moment, and the director’s voice came through her earpiece urging her to speak smoothly. Her throat tightened as she thought about the question that would embarass Ruan Yōu that was coming up next. She clutched her script tightly.

The director is still urging her on.

The host grits her teeth, her voice still gentle and soft no matter how conflicted she feels inside.

“These past few days, there have been some viral photos online that really caught my attention. I heard that even you, Ruan Yōu, were stunned by how good-looking our male god was, right?”

As expected, the barrage of comments from viewers was all criticism.

They criticized the director’s team, they criticized the host, they criticized Ruan Yōu, all mixed together in a jumbled mess.

In the midst of the chaos, Ruan Yōu finally spoke up: “Indeed very good-looking.”

The netizens were stunned, and before they could express their surprise, Ruan Yōu added seriously, “That brooch he was wearing was very beautiful.”

Audience: Ah – so you were so devotedly looking at the brooch?

Who would believe that??

Ruan Yōu paused for a moment and recalled, “The water-flowing pendant style, round diamonds set with scattered pear-shaped diamonds, and a round-cut ruby in the middle, paired with a white suit…”

Before she finished speaking, the entire online audience was stunned.

I’m sorry.

I couldn’t help but believe it.

Who could recall the pendant style so clearly without being devotedly staring at it for two or three glances?

Ruan You said, “The white suit set off the purple-red of the gemstone, perhaps drawing inspiration from the red banknotes, it’s very beautiful.”

Who wouldn’t love to look at red banknotes (￣_,￣)

She even wanted to suggest that he stick a billion-dollar check on his chest next time to make him look even more prestigious.

In the live stream room crowded with several million netizens, the majority were just watching for fun. As soon as they heard this explanation, they burst into laughter.

[Hahaha, I am even more devoted than her when it comes to looking at the red banknotes.]

[A ten-million-yuan brooch and you only take a fleeting glance? Don’t kid yourself, I would stick it on my chest directly.]

[Ruan You has already restrained herself well when it comes to money (bushi2.]

[It’s just an excuse, don’t believe it.]

[Protect the best Mr. Cheng, Ruan Yōu, don’t come and stir up trouble.]

A single sentence linking Cheng Guyuan’s outfit to the red banknotes caused #Cheng Guyuan’s Red Banknote Outfit# to skyrocket to the top of the trending list with incredibly high popularity, becoming a hot topic across the internet.

Later on, even Cheng Guyuan’s facial expression was turned into a meme, with several words added onto the picture of him in his “red banknote” outfit:

“Who is more prestigious than me?”

The black fans and the opposing fans laughed their heads off.

With such a hilarious joke from the top-tier celebrity, who would bother to pay attention to the rumors about third-tier star Ruan Yōu? Besides, rumors are abundant in the entertainment industry, and whatever paparazzi say, people tend to take them with a grain of salt. On the other hand, the comical image of Cheng Guyuan was genuinely entertaining.

The atmosphere in the live stream suddenly became eerie and silent.

Cheng Guyuan’s face turned dark.

The host quickly shifted the topic, “Ruan Yōu is quite funny. Now, let’s move on to the final segment.”

Ruan Yōu smiled sweetly, “Well, it was just a joke.”

Cheng Guyuan’s expression eased a bit.

After three years in the entertainment industry, Ruan Yōu had learned how to deal with people and situations. She should give the male lead some face.

She didn’t want to make an enemy out of the male lead, and besides, there were already too many things she had to handle. However, she had to find a convincing reason to shake off the novel’s plot. Based on the portrayal of the male lead in the novel, he wasn’t the type to hold grudges against her.

Even if the male lead suddenly acted out of character and targeted her in the entertainment industry, it wouldn’t matter.

She had decided to announce her retirement today. Her contract with the company had expired, and although there had been thoughts of renewal, she now only wanted to retire and live a happy retired life.

No matter how arrogant the male lead was, he couldn’t touch the money in her bank account, could he?

With four million in savings, she would receive a yearly interest of one hundred and fifty thousand. She yearned for a warm and idyllic country life, with minimal daily expenses, this amount of savings would be enough for her to buy a house near the sea in a third-tier coastal city and begin her “facing the sea, blossoming in spring” life.

The surging waves, a detached small garden, the fragrance of lush greenery, sitting at a small wooden table outside enjoying the cool breeze and evening glow.

Just thinking about that scene made the corners of Ruan Yōu’s mouth turn up involuntarily.

Stay calm.

There was still a difficult problem to be solved next.

The final segment of “Heirs” is also the ultimate reason why Ruan Yōu was blacklisted on the internet.

The five celebrity observers present all posted a boring comment on their WeChat moments: “There’s something urgent, please call me.”

This is a game of dare derived from the importance of social connections in “Heirs”.

The game aims to test everyone’s popularity. After posting on WeChat moments, the participants wait for five minutes to see if anyone calls them. Those who receive calls have to answer in front of the whole internet with the speakerphone on.

Ruan Yōu and the male and female leads received phone calls.

But here comes the problem.

The female lead Yu Chi received a call from her wealthy friend, who not only exposed Yu Chi’s status as a rich girl but also gossiped about her relationship with the male lead and curious about who Ruan Yōu is.

The CP fans were thrilled, and the whole internet was watching.

[Oh my God, the beautiful sister is also from a wealthy family like the top streamer?]

[Oh my god, they are such a perfect match! The perfect combination of talent and beauty. I’m all in for them!]

[What kind of troublemaker is Ruan Yōu? Get lost already!]

In the novel, while the male and female leads are envied by many, Ruan Yōu, as a supporting character and cannon fodder, has it much worse.

After the female lead’s phone call, it’s her turn to receive a call.

She also gets a call from her friend, but the words are not so pleasant: “Don’t daydream about marrying into a wealthy family. That kind of status is something you can’t suck up to. You begged to be on the show with him? Besides your face, what else do you have? Do you want to climb up that badly?”

Her “desperate desire to climb up” sharply contrasts with the female lead’s precious identity.

That night, curses rained down on her.

It was really miserable.

Now, the dare game is still ongoing.

The female lead Yu Chi received a call from her wealthy girl friend.

Perhaps because just now Ruan Yōu refuted the host’s comment about “admiration”, the male lead had no chance to express his love to the female lead. The wealthy girl friend who was watching the live broadcast didn’t even mention the male and female leads. Instead, she exclaimed excitedly, “Yu Chi, I just saw Gu Fuchen! I bumped into him at the Country Y’s airport. He seems to be taking a private jet back home.”

As soon as this was said, the whole internet went crazy.

Even Yu Chi couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows in excitement.

[Are you talking about the son of the richest man?]

[In the recent episodes of “Heirs”, they’ve been talking about how amazing he is. I really want to see this big shot.]

There is also a hierarchy within wealthy families. People like Yu Chi and Cheng Guyuan probably rank in the upper-middle class, while the Gu family where Gu Fuchen belongs to is undoubtedly the top wealthy family in Mary Sue City.

In terms of financial power, no one in the country can match the Gu family; in terms of ability, Gu Fuchen is decisive and efficient, and is the object of pursuit of all wealthy heirs; and as for his looks…

Gu Fuchen keeps a low profile and rarely appears in public. When attending financial forums, the organizers always refuse reporters’ interviews and photos for him.

The majority of netizens don’t know what he looks like, but according to the news from the aristocracy, he is undoubtedly the “outstanding talent sculpted by God,” a completely different kind from other wealthy heirs.

In fact, there are many handsome children in the aristocracy, but compared to Gu Fuchen, they all feel inferior. How handsome could Gu Fuchen be?

No one cares whether Yu Chi is from an aristocratic family or not. The entire focus of the internet is on the three words “Gu Fuchen” mentioned on the phone.

Only Ruan Yōu is waiting to announce her retirement statement, suppressing her excitement, and then taking a trip with her luggage.

She’ll be there at the beach!

As for Gu Fuchen, the member of the top family that has excited the entire internet, she doesn’t care at all.

Ruan Yōu doesn’t think it’s lucky to enter an aristocratic family. According to what she knows from the novel, whether it’s the male or female protagonist, after retiring and returning to take over the family business, they have to attend meetings, socialize, and travel from morning to night, almost exhausting themselves to death.

Does working for oneself not count as working?

It’s better to learn a bit about finance slowly, first putting the money in the bank to earn some interest, and then enjoying a leisurely life by the seaside.

Lost in thought, Yu Chi hung up the phone.

The host smiled and asked Yu Chi, “It turns out that Yu Chi’s family is also extraordinary. Can you tell us about Gu Fuchen? The audience is very curious.”

Yu Chi nodded with a smile.

If there were a popularity ranking in the elite circle, members of top wealthy families like the Gu family would undoubtedly be the upper echelons of the top circle. And Gu Fuchen, as the heir, was the most unattainable superstar in the top wealthy circle.

Being able to establish a relationship with Gu Fuchen not only brought praise from their elders, but also envy from friends.

Yu Chi smiled sweetly and spoke with a gentle voice, “Gu Fuchen has always been my idol. I also want to become an excellent person like him. I had the privilege of meeting him a few times when I attended a banquet with my father before. He was very polite and had great foresight.”

The host followed up with a few compliments, and everyone present became fans of the Gu family, one of the top wealthy families, especially their heir, Gu Fuchen, who was the most unattainable star in the top circle.

Counting the huge industry of the Gu family, worth trillions of dollars, everyone was filled with longing for this family, dreaming of squeezing into it, even if it was just to be a housekeeper or something!

People even felt satisfied just by looking at their mansions, which were as big as estates.

The online audience eagerly anticipated the sight.

Meanwhile, Ruan Yōu was still pondering what kind of flowers and plants to plant at her seaside cottage.

The host cued her.

Ruan Yōu politely smiled, meeting the slightly triumphant gaze of Yu Chi. Both of the wealthy heirs exuded an air of unapproachable pride.

Ruan Yōu understood.

The two wealthy heirs had always looked down on her, especially the male lead, who was brimming with displeasure and arrogance, as if daring her to comment on his appearance.

As Rua Yōu was about to say the six words “I will quit the entertainment circle” with piety, her phone vibrated on the table.

?

She hadn’t posted anything on her Moments.

She lowered her head.

The caller was an unknown number, and after frowning, she hung up. Then she saw two messages that had been sent earlier but she had missed because she was immersed in the joy of beach life.

The first one read:

[Hello, I’m Gu Fuchen. You were the girl who got lost from the Gu family when you were young. You are my younger sister.]

The second one read:

[I’ll tell you the details after I return to the country. The person who will pick you up is on the way.]

The unfamiliar call and the text message came from the same number.

In the next moment, the phone that had been hung up started to vibrate again.

All attention was focused on her from across the internet.

The host reminded her with a smile, “Ruan Yōu, answer the phone and remember to turn on the speakerphone.”

1 This is describing the picture posted by the paparazzi.

2 It’s originally written as (bushi (in alphabet, with only the open bracket). It is a slang that came from 不是 (búshì = is not) which basically means “things are not as I say they are”, pointing out that there is no need to take the words before seriously.