Chapter 201 - 30: The Control Group Refuses to Be Cannon Fodder

"What’s wrong? Not in a good mood?"

He had just been on a live stream, and now the call came through, so he must have gone back alone.

Mo Wanwan started speaking and immediately choked up.

"Ling Han, I’m really exhausted."

"Is it still because of Jiang Lai?"

"A few days ago, an employee at the company used my alternate account to post something, and as a result, Jiang Lai accused me of slander. Even though I didn’t post it, the account is mine. My agent is having a hard time, and I don’t know what to do."

Ling Han got in the car and said nonchalantly.

"Whoever posted it is responsible. As long as it wasn’t you, there shouldn’t be a problem. Don’t worry. But how did Jiang Lai manage to turn it against you?"

Mo Wanwan went over her previous assumptions again.

"She definitely didn’t have time to retake the exam. The grades should be falsified by the school, but I have no evidence. And now, the assistant has made this mess. Jiang Lai, having tasted success, won’t easily let it go."

Ling Han frowned.

These days, while filming variety shows outside, Mo Wanwan is either complaining about this or that. Clearly, he has managed all the connections for her. Even if Jiang Lai has a background, no one in the group will actually exclude or target her. But after a few calls, it seems like she’s always saying she’s living a miserable life.

Obviously, Hengheng is so well-behaved, much easier to take care of than that Yangyang, and even in the live streams, you can see that. But the way she talks, it feels like everyone is against her.

Ling Han had a bit of a headache but still patiently comforted her.

"Indeed, your assistant handled this wrongly, making unfounded allegations using just a report card with your alternate account, causing so many shares and likes, damaging Jiang Lai’s reputation. If she really wants to pursue it, all we can do is settle in private."

"Settle? You want me to settle with Jiang Lai?"

"Or have your assistant go. In any case, this needs to be resolved before it becomes public. You can’t have scandals during your career’s rising phase."

Mo Wanwan felt a chill hearing him speak as if detached from the matter.

Hadn’t he said before that he would protect her no matter what happens? Now tied to a reputation issue, he wants her to settle.

Everything she said is true, so why should she settle with Jiang Lai?

"Wanwan, just focus on recording these next few days and don’t worry about Jiang Lai. I’m still investigating the background behind her."

"Have you found anything? I suspect it’s her company’s chairman; otherwise, why would the director especially favor Jiang Lai?"

Ling Han thought for a moment about who the chairman of Jiang Lai’s company was.

"President Zhao is already over sixty, and his granddaughter is about the same age as Hengheng. It’s unlikely he’d do something like this."

"If not him, then who else? Jiang Lai has access to only this one chairman."

Ling Han frowned.

"Why are you concerned about this? Whether true or not, it’s someone else’s business. As long as they’re not deliberately provoking you, stay out of it."

"Ling Han, are you defending Jiang Lai?"

Ling Han felt a bit helpless.

"I’m teaching you the ways of survival in the entertainment industry. If it’s false, you’re insulting President Zhao’s reputation. If it’s true, then you should be even less curious. President Zhao and Mr. Zhou of Chuangxing Entertainment are currently the most influential figures in the industry, so don’t pry into matters concerning them, okay?"

Feeling Ling Han’s displeasure in his tone, Mo Wanwan wisely agreed.

"I understand, I’m just surprised Jiang Lai would do anything to gain fame."

"You should stay out of her business in the future."

"When are you coming over? It takes a day to get here by plane, and the special guest appearances are scheduled for the day after tomorrow."

"I know. Everything’s arranged, don’t worry. Do you need me to bring anything over for you?"

Mo Wanwan thought for a moment.

"No need, the world still doesn’t know about our relationship, so let’s just interact as usual."

Ling Han respected her wishes. After hanging up the call, he instructed his assistant to arrange flights and prepare three days’ worth of clothing.

On the other side, after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the director called everyone together.

"The next phase of the program will have a slight change: we will invite five gentlemen as special guests to play the role of fathers for the last three days of filming.

These five male guests have already been arranged, so I ask all the moms to prepare mentally. You can also start working with your babies to prepare a small surprise gift for ’Dad.’ Let’s all look forward to the arrival of new characters."

"What? We’re doing this? Isn’t my child’s father my husband? Director, is my husband handsome?"

Yang Bing became more outspoken after having some drinks.

[Is what comes next something we can listen to?]

[Ahh, I’m so excited, so excited!!]

[They’re being all mysterious, but I like it.]

[Handsome dad, I want to see a handsome dad too!]

The director coughed.

"We’ve got everything arranged, and you’ll find out. Remember the little gifts? If you do, then go rest quickly."

"Oh director, give us a hint!"

"Yeah, I don’t want to be ambiguously shipped with someone else."

Jiang Lai chimed in.

"I’m easygoing, as long as he’s handsome."

Yangyang patted her leg, frowning and shouted unhappily.

"I don’t want a dad!!"

Dan Dan also hugged Wang Xuan’er tightly.

"I don’t want a dad either, I just want mom."

Tangguo and Rourou were not opposed, but the two boys were clearly dissatisfied, especially Yangyang, who sat there sulking with his arms folded even after everyone had left.

[Baby is so cute; he’s probably afraid a dad will come and compete for attention.]

[It’s common knowledge that boys around five or six dislike dads, didn’t you know?]

[I disagree with the above; my son adores his dad.]

[Is Yangyang jealous?]

[Hahaha, why does Jiang Lai keep pinching his little face?]

In front of the camera, Jiang Lai squatted down and kept pinching Yangyang’s chubby little face. Under his thin, soft blond hair, his cheeks were white, tender, and very plump. His big eyes were staring at her, full of puffed-up anger, yet devoid of any intimidation.

"Stop that!"

Yangyang was pinched until he mumbled incomprehensibly.

"Don’t be mad; being angry isn’t cute."

"I’m a man!"

"Yes, you’re mama’s little man, so be generous. Who knows, the new dad might just be your favorite Ultraman."

[Spread the word: Ultraman will join the show.]

[Spread the word: Yangyang’s biological father is Ultraman.]

[Spread the word: Jiang Lai’s boyfriend outside the circle is suspected to be Ultraman the Galactic Hero.]

[Spread the word: Ultraman has settled on Earth with a family.]

Of course, Yangyang didn’t believe it and turned his head to go to sleep.

Though he no longer stayed in the pigsty, the two little piglets were still in his room, living harmoniously—especially the little piglets, who always squealed and came over to greet Yangyang.