Chapter 288: 288: Hurt male pride
"Then how should I compensate you?"
"Wife, I’ve been waiting for you to say that." Jiang Nuo’s heart skipped a beat at the question and he winked suggestively at Mu Qiuniang, "You can make it up to me properly tonight!"
He specifically emphasized the word "properly" twice.
Mu Qiuniang’s face immediately turned red, and she retorted in embarrassment, "We’re filming a show right now, have you no shame?"
"I’ve answered this before, I don’t, because if I did, could I have married you? If I could, then I’d take it." Jiang Nuo said earnestly.
Mu Qiuniang couldn’t outargue him, so she simply remained silent: "..."
"Wife, don’t forget about the compensation tonight!" But Jiang Nuo didn’t let her off the hook, reminding her with a grin.
"Okay!" Mu Qiuniang replied lightly, pretending to be calm, but only she knew that her flushed earlobes had already betrayed her.
Jiang Nuo beamed with happiness.
The fans laughed joyously. Why is it every time they see the male god teasing the goddess, the scene always feels so cheerful and sweet?
Even though Mu Qiuniang put on a stern face, she couldn’t help but blush, which was truly...
There couldn’t be a more perfect match than them!
"Wife, should we continue practicing calligraphy?" Jiang Nuo leaned in sneakily and asked.
Having just suffered a small loss, Mu Qiuniang shook her head: "No!"
"Then what would you like to do, wife? I’ll accompany you." Jiang Nuo was very enthusiastic.
"You can go practice your autograph." Mu Qiuniang was already thinking of ways to get rid of him.
But was Jiang Nuo that easy to dismiss?
If he were, he wouldn’t have been able to pursue her back then.
"But compared to autographs, I’d rather accompany my wife. I’m sure my fans understand."
Jiang Nuo put on a mysterious expression.
"You don’t even know embroidery."
"Didn’t I say? You embroider, I’ll fan you, tell you jokes, and amuse you."
"I’m afraid I might prick my finger."
"You won’t! The jokes I tell are cold jokes."
Mu Qiuniang wondered whether he really wanted to tell her jokes or he just wanted an audience?
Could it be he didn’t know that she didn’t get the point of cold jokes?
And so, on-screen appeared a magical scene where Jiang Nuo told cold jokes, amusing himself immensely, while Mu Qiuniang, sitting beside him embroidering, mostly looked at him like he was a fool.
The fans: "..." The male god has gone mad!
But what if it’s really funny? Not that the jokes are funny, but the male god is just so comical.
Everyone laughed uproariously!
Barrage: [I laughed, not because of Jiang Nuo’s jokes but because of Jiang Nuo!]
[I have a weird sense of humor; I actually laugh at Mu Qiuniang’s cold face.]
[I’m sure Mu Qiuniang was quite speechless then. If she wasn’t so patient, Jiang Nuo would have been "kicked" out by now!]
[Was it kicked out or dumped?]
[Of course kicked out, you’re overthinking it!]
[Not overthinking, I think Mu Qiuniang and Jiang Nuo are mismatched, she should find a man who can keep up with her pace and loves her more.]
[Don’t you feel like they’re from entirely different worlds?]
[Whether they’re from different worlds, we don’t know, but they are very sweet together.]
[When one day comes when both sides run out of patience, what do they have left?]
...
The initial remarks in the barrage were positive, but soon, everyone realized how it increasingly seemed like Jiang Nuo wasn’t good enough for Mu Qiuniang?
Mu Qiuniang’s cooking skills rival that of the God of Cooking, she masters medical skills, embroidery, calligraphy, and can make clothes—she’s the embodiment of a perfect companion for home and travel.
In real life, Mu Qiuniang is so talented that even without Jiang Nuo, she could have a great life. She might even meet another man who understands her, loves her, cherishes her, living another kind of happy life.
The impression Mu Qiuniang gives is—she’s destined to be happy! No one would bear to let her be unhappy!
No wonder it was so hard for Jiang Nuo to pursue her initially, back when Jiang Nuo didn’t really have anything admirable other than his handsome looks.
Now, at least he can add acting skills to his list.
If Jiang Nuo weren’t an international star, he really wouldn’t match up to her.
This subtle emotion made the fans a bit unwilling, yet resigned.
Previously, they thought Jiang Nuo was the most outstanding man in the world, unmatched by anyone. Yet when the right person appeared, they suddenly realized—there are actually people he couldn’t match up to!
What made the fans even more unsettled was that reliable sources indicated that Mu Qiuniang was actually the perfect high-born heiress, both in status and talent—Jiang Nuo truly didn’t match her.
At this point, "We’re in Love", which should have been filled with sweet moments, suddenly started to have voices questioning the couples—are they really as perfect as everyone thinks?
No one imagined such an issue would arise after the first episode aired. Not even the production team, nor Jiang Nuo himself, was prepared.
"Wife, they’re all saying I’m not worthy of you!"
"Whether you’re worthy or not is for me to decide!" Mu Qiuniang replied with a serious face.
Looking at her serious expression, Jiang Nuo couldn’t help but smile with joy. He knew she’d never stoop to lying.
Even if there truly comes a day when the whole world thinks he’s not worthy of her, as long as she chooses him—he’s the one most worthy of her in the world.
Jiang Nuo posted on Weibo: [After reading recent news, my wife dominantly stated: ’Whether he’s worthy or not, I decide!’ So, dear viewers, stop worrying. We’ll always be together in this lifetime...]
The fans went wild: [Long live the male god!]
[The male god is mighty!]
[I knew it would be like this, @Jiang Nuo @Qiuniang, you have my support!]
What excited the fans even more was that Mu Qiuniang updated her Weibo, reposted Jiang Nuo’s words, and added a "thumbs up" emoji.
[Long live the goddess!]
[The goddess is mighty!]
[The goddess is dominant!]
[Let’s make a century-long vow, making those with ulterior motives green with envy.]
[Yes, yes, let’s make a century-long vow!]
[@Jiang Nuo @Qiuniang, you must be happy together for a lifetime!]
...
That barrage wasn’t naturally formed; someone was secretly manipulating it. That someone was none other than Yue Youxi.
As it turned out, ever since the confession that day, Mu Qiuniang hasn’t given him any chance to get close. Even the gifts he sent were returned by Mu Mingyu if they could, or given away to others.
If given away, so be it, he’s not petty. But the issue is—Mu Qiuniang’s attitude of refusal was too obvious!
Soon he realized, there was a Jiang Nuo between him and Mu Qiuniang. If he didn’t deal with Jiang Nuo, she would absolutely never give him a chance.
He wasn’t in a rush, but seeing Jiang Nuo showing off his love every day made him quite upset.
Therefore, when the "We’re in Love" celebrity variety show came out, his first reaction was—to hire internet trolls to disrupt their relationship!
Only when there is a crack between the couple would he have a chance to intervene. Although being a homewrecker is shameful, for her, he’s willing.