A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 563 - 557: Sweet Extra—Couple’s Variety Show 42

Hearing Zhang Kerong’s words, Shi Su glanced in her direction. Jing Jihan seemed unfazed by the pointless topic, merely unwrapping the cling film of another vegetarian sandwich he had just bought for Shi Su, handing it to her, indicating she should focus on her meal and not engage with unnecessary provocations.

Indeed, provocation.

It was unclear whether Zhang Kerong was in a bad mood due to a fight with her boyfriend or something else. She often had a slightly combative tone when speaking to everyone, but upon closer thought, it seemed her primary target was Shi Su.

Shi Su and Zhang Kerong had no work conflicts within the industry, each had projects in different fields, and they had never collaborated before, with no prior friction.

Yet, a woman’s sixth sense constantly reminded her that Zhang Kerong seemed to have significant issues with her.

Shi Su, however, paid it no mind, smiled as she bit into the sandwich, her gaze still on Hao Jin and Meng Li. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Meng Li, too, seemed to ignore Zhang Kerong’s "joke", cheerfully sitting down beside Hao Jin, picking up chopsticks to taste a dish from the lunchbox, finding it delicious as her eyes lit up, "Wow, it’s quite tasty."

Noticing she was being ignored, Zhang Kerong stopped further remarks and lowered her gaze to the other dishes on the table, suddenly saying, "When Shi Su and Qinqin are cooking lunch, I’ll join in to help, I’m keen to learn how to cook too."

Xv Qingqing nodded, "Sure, make sure to eat well at breakfast, there are likely many events this morning, you’ll need the energy to manage the rest of the day’s schedule."

Zhang Kerong then turned her gaze to Shi Su, "Is that okay with you, Shi Su?"

Having been addressed multiple times, Shi Su could no longer pretend not to hear. Taking a full bite of her sandwich, she nodded vaguely with a "Mm-hmm" as a sign of agreement.

Originally, in this group of artists, Aunt Fang Lihua and Sister Qingqing played the parental role; Shi Su found herself in an awkward middle ground. Nearly on the verge of leaving the circle, she had no need for exposure, treating this as an unconventional travel experience with Jing Jihan while fulfilling a contract with Mr. He. Therefore, she didn’t need to draw attention, engage in conversations, or create extra persona narratives; she simply wanted to joyfully and peacefully complete this variety show journey, without unnecessary objections.

Besides, she hadn’t interacted much with Zhang Kerong before. If her communication style seemed inappropriate within the show, minimizing interactions was sufficient. Everyone came with their respective teams, unlikely to stir up trouble. Facing the camera, personalities, tempers, and worldviews would be magnified infinitely; even if someone intended to cause trouble, it depended on whether everyone would allow such an exception to impact the show’s effect.

Jing Jihan’s phone rang. Although he was neither in Jiang City nor the company, he was a frequent presence there, rarely taking breaks, so the company naturally adjusted to his absence. Thus, even on this impromptu holiday, work requiring his approval or coordination was inevitable.

Today wasn’t a live broadcast but a recording, so scenes in between could be edited out. He said, "Enjoy your meal, everyone, I need to take this call."

Upon finishing, he gave Shi Su a look instructing her to obediently finish her breakfast, and rose with the phone.

Zhang Kerong glanced at Jing Jihan’s tall and straight back, suddenly murmuring, "Indeed, being in different circles breeds different auras."

After speaking, her gaze swept displeasedly across Lin Xu, who was biting into his jianbing, the disdain in her eyes obvious.