Salt-baked Peach

Wen Qiao had transmigrated into a book, becoming a notorious, brainless, and easily replaceable vase-like minor celebrity.
The worst part was that the first scene she entered was literally a path to disaster; at her own engagement party, she was plotting to seduce the male lead into an irrevocable situation, not to mention that she wanted to break off her engagement with her wealthy, handsome fiancé!
Wen Qiao stated, "This cannon fodder script must be changed!"
Thus, netizens saw a dramatic transformation in Wen Qiao, who previously had been utterly lovesick and only chased after a man. She became a living, breathing person who aggressively won awards until her hands were sore.
Moreover, she had a group of men chasing after her.
At the height of her career, Wen Qiao suddenly went public with her sweet relationship with a business tycoon.
At the award ceremony, when reporters asked if she planned to marry.
Wen Qiao, holding her trophy, had an answer that turned heads, "No, why would I give up the whole forest for one tree?"
A couple of days later, Wen Qiao posted a photo of her marriage certificate online with the caption—
From now on, I'm Mrs. Fu.
Netizens: Didn't you say no marriage?
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The super-topic about "Wen Ji and Qi Wu," a couple made popular by a variety show, disappeared overnight.
Netizens: ?? Where's my shipped couple?
Fu Jinghen: I took care of it.
How could my wife be paired up with someone else?

My Superstar Wife Is So Popular

"No way," Fu Jinghen flatly refused, but perhaps feeling his rejection was too abrupt, he added, "Choose another project."


"No way," Wen Qiao also flatly refused, making it clear she wouldn't budge.


"You seem very optimistic about this drama," Fu Jinghen's arm rested on the armrest of the sofa, his fingers long and eerily pale as he tapped absentmindedly. "Why this drama in particular?"


Because I, your mother, am viewing this from a godlike perspective, holding the script and knowing the fate of you losers and the direction of the plot like the back of my hand. I know this drama's going to be a massive hit. I want to shoot straight to the top, okay? Stop beating around the bush, so much nonsense!


Wen Qiao dared only grumble these thoughts privately. Being in a position where she needed a favor, she could only speak politely, "President Fu also mentioned that this drama is Huasong's top priority for the second half of the year, its value goes without saying. Why should I settle for less and ignore such appetizing meat only to gnaw on bones?"


Wen Qiao made no attempt to conceal her ambition and purpose, which unexpectedly made Fu Jinghen pause. "And what if you fail?"


"I won't," Wen Qiao said decisively, exuding confidence as if it were branded onto her face.


Fu Jinghen looked meaningfully at the woman kneeling opposite him, "You seem different from the rumors out there."


Wen Qiao smiled harmlessly, "President Fu, one should never learn about another person through gossip, you know that, don't you?"


A flicker of admiration crossed Fu Jinghen's eyes; his little fiancée was quite different from what he had imagined.


Although he didn't understand why Wen Qiao, who was clearly harboring ulterior motives towards Qi Ming, drastically changed her attitude in the span of an afternoon, she had certainly piqued his interest. If she wanted to play, then he was willing to join her.


He was curious to see what kind of game Wen Qiao was playing.


As for her claim that she would help him pursue Wen Shu...


Fu Jinghen found the idea absurd. Did he really need a little girl's help to win a woman?


Wen Qiao's smile became significantly more earnest, "Thank you, President Fu."


Fu Jinghen didn't finish, and Wen Qiao instantly understood he meant what she had just said about Wen Shu. "What did I just say? I didn't say anything, and I don't know anything."


After a moment, she suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "President Fu, during the duration of our bet, I hope that our relationship remains undisclosed."


It was true that she initiated the bet with Fu Jinghen, but that didn't mean she was responsible for any feelings he might develop later on. Until she had decided whether she wanted to keep Fu Jinghen in her pocket, she had to tread carefully. If the engagement was called off later, any scandal could affect her chances for a "second spring."


Fu Jinghen somewhat misunderstood her request, "Isn't the title of Mrs. Fu more useful?"


"Isn't a covert romance more thrilling?"


Fu Jinghen didn't expect that response and after a brief pause, he nodded in agreement. A rare flicker of interest emerged within him, and he pulled out a card and set it on the little coffee table in front of Wen Qiao, "In that case, I also hope Miss Wen tries not to bother Ah Ming anymore. Just stick to your role."


"You can count on it. I'd have to be insane to bother him," Wen Qiao agreed very swiftly, unapologetically pocketing the supplementary card. With an opportunity like this before her, who would go after that trash Qi Ming? Only her silly former self would have fancied someone like him.


Chapter 11: Isn't the Underground Affair Even More Thrilling?