Chapter 674: Chapter 17: The Cannon Fodder Starlet Who Gives Up on Struggling (Part 17)

Lu Huan saw Jiang Lai come out to stir up trouble again, so she simply tore off the mask.

"What does Ms. Jiajia helping me have to do with you? Do you know we’re close? Do you live in the Atlantic Ocean that you have to meddle in everything!"

Jiang Lai looked up at her.

"Actor, actor, of course, you have to try everything to act, so are you now categorizing yourself directly into the idol category?"

Lu Huan sensed something was amiss with Jiang Lai’s words.

She was digging a hole for herself to jump into.

"I’m an actor, that’s true, but what can I do if Ms. Jiajia is willing to help me? It’s something effortless for her, so why should I go to the trouble?

We’re close, next time, if there’s a punishment, I’d help her too!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lai nodded.

"You should have said so earlier, you said it yourself, you’ll take her punishment next time."

"..."

Lu Huan felt something was wrong.

But she didn’t care, anyway, she didn’t want to do those ugly actions; coming to this show was to showcase her beauty to the entire internet, doing all that would be too ugly, what idol drama would still cast her as the lead?

In the end, Qu Yongjia helped her take the punishment.

From start to finish, every expression on her face clearly told everyone she was forced.

Even though Lu Huan tried hard to show that they had a good relationship and that this little punishment was nothing, it still left everyone around feeling a bit uneasy. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

[Lu Huan is so annoying, she pushes things she doesn’t want to do onto others, and then calls them friends, what kind of friend does such a despicable thing!]

[What’s wrong with that? If my friend can’t drink, I help them drink, what’s the problem? Besides, Huanhuan also agreed to take the next punishment for her.]

[Stop changing the subject! Why can’t Lu Huan do those ugly actions and expressions? If her idol baggage is so heavy, why participate in a variety show! Ridiculous!]

[Why argue about things done willingly on both sides, Lu Huan is still an idol, this doesn’t affect Qu Yongjia, you’re worrying for nothing]

[Too disgusting, I had no feelings for these sibling duo since the sheep shearing, now I’ve turned against them. Goodbye]

[Huanhuan just doesn’t hide things like others, she says whatever’s on her mind, such a straightforward girl is truly likable]

The rewards and punishments ended, and the director gave everyone some time to pack up and prepare to move to the next filming location.

Which was the place for the next ten days’ new home.

After descending the mountain, photos of the four houses were posted on the blackboard, and as the first place winner, Jiang Lai got to choose first.

The four houses only showed their exterior, and you couldn’t see the interior decorations at all.

Judging from the outside, the second house was definitely the best, nestled in the mountains with red walls and green tiles, looking very classical, with a long stone path winding downwards, and the scenery was quite beautiful.

Jiang Lai glanced several times at that house.

At this moment, Lu Huan, with an envious tone, commented.

"The second house looks so nice, like where ancient noble families lived, it would be really comfortable to stay there for ten days."

Lu Ming, standing beside her, also nodded and said.

"I like that house too."

Jiang Lai ignored them and directly asked Jiang Qu.

"Which one do you like?"

"It’s up to you, I’m fine with anything."

After all, he could sleep soundly even on a hard bed, so the house didn’t matter to him.

Jiang Lai nodded.

"Alright, then I’ll choose... this one."

Saying this, Jiang Lai pointed to the last house.

A plain-looking little courtyard, freshly whitewashed, a simple two-story structure, looked rather humble from the outside.

After choosing, Jiang Lai glanced back at Lu Huan.

The surprise and reluctance in her eyes were clearly captured.

"Good houses are left for you all, I’ll just randomly pick one to live in."

Just a moment ago, Lu Huan was still talking up the second house, now she went silent.

Next was Qu Yongjia’s turn, and Lu Huan again praised the second house, saying with such a good surrounding environment, the interior must be good too.

But Qu Yongjia didn’t want to be too conspicuous, so she chose the modest and comfortable-looking Lijiang small house as the first house.

Then it was Lu Huan’s turn.

She stared at the remaining second and third houses, looking serious, then just as she was about to choose, Jiang Lai suddenly laughed and said from the side.

"Everyone left the best for you. You liked the second one, even persuaded us to pick it, now as you wish, the second one is yours."

Lu Huan, who was just about to point at the third house, awkwardly withdrew her hand.

She bit her lip silently, feeling like there was an insect gnawing inside, it was excruciating.

Why, why didn’t anyone choose the second house that looked the best?

Given Jiang Lai’s character, she’d definitely choose it, but in the end, she picked the fourth one!!

That’s what she really wanted!!

"What’s wrong? Pick, there’s nothing to hesitate about."

Lu Huan forced a smile, trying to struggle a bit more.

"Forget it, Lili hurt her back, let them have this seemingly good house."

"Her back injury makes it inconvenient, giving her such a big house would be a waste."

Qu Yongjia chimed in.

"Yes, it’s fine Huanhuan, if you like it, choose it."

If she didn’t choose, everyone would definitely notice something off.

Lu Huan gritted her teeth so hard she almost shattered them, finally choosing the second house with extreme reluctance and anger.

The director, watching from the side, couldn’t help but sigh.

He had done everything he could to help, but now this situation was beyond his ability to turn around.

Jiang Lai sighed.

"Lucky you, such a big house, you siblings must enjoy it well."

With that, she took Jiang Qu and left for their house.

Throughout the way, Jiang Qu remained silent.

Finally, he couldn’t help but ask.

"Why didn’t you want that big one?"

"Why do I need such a big one? As long as it’s enough to live in."

Jiang Qu felt that Jiang Lai wasn’t the kind of person who didn’t want the best, but didn’t want to ask further.

As for why Jiang Lai didn’t choose it, it’s because she had suffered once before.

In the original plot, during the sheep-shearing activity, she and Jiang Qu got third place, while Lu Huan and Lu Ming got first place.

When it came to choosing houses, Lu Huan first chose the last one, saying she wasn’t used to big ones and wanted to leave the good ones for those behind.

The second place, Han Li, muttered something with Lu Huan, then chose the first one.

When it was the original owner’s turn, she also didn’t want to pick such a big house; although it looked the most exquisite, the original owner was timid and felt that such a traditional-looking house wasn’t quite auspicious in the village.

But Lu Huan said at that time.

"Jiang Lai, you should choose the second one. Such a beautiful house must be better than the broken-down third one."

She smiled sincerely, and everyone liked her.

The original owner felt envious inside and didn’t guard against her, so she chose the second one.

Waiting for Jiang Qu to arrive at the place, the siblings were dumbfounded.

The house looked exquisite and beautiful on the outside, but inside it was in complete disarray!