【Hahaha, caught red-handed on the spot! Great-grandfather Zu is about to face some awkwardness!】
【Oh my, when did You Sui arrive? I’ve been staring at the screen and didn’t even notice. He’s so sneaky, it’s terrifying!】
Su Weisheng raised his eyes and happened to lock gazes with You Sui, who had appeared in the corner unnoticed. Dressed in a deep black trench coat, with his long legs crossed, You Sui lounged casually in the VIP viewing area in the corner, watching the farce unfold with a faint smile. He seemed fully prepared to observe Su Weisheng’s reaction to being caught.
You Sui’s presence carried a strong aura of intimidation, instantly shattering the lighthearted atmosphere. The guests, who had been idly chatting, were suddenly struck silent and stiffened up. They sat upright as though nothing had happened, their eyes fixed on the screen.
However, Su Weisheng remained as composed as ever, completely unfazed. He smiled slightly and corrected with ease, “How can you say it’s schadenfreude? Clearly, I’m just concerned about the production team and Director You’s condition.”
You Sui nodded meaningfully and replied, “Oh, so you’re concerned about me, huh?”
“Mm,” Su Weisheng nodded again and added, “After all, if the show gets canceled, wouldn’t Director You have to run away? Who would be responsible for the remaining balance of the appearance fees then?”
Pfft—!
The unexpected turn lightened the tension instantly. Even under such pressure, great-grandfather Zu’s playful remark nearly made everyone laugh.
【This is killing me; Great-grandfather Zu is so savage! He really spares no one’s feelings.】
【Song Qing is still secretly giving great-grandfather Zu meaningful looks. After all, that’s the entertainment industry’s ultimate backstage big shot, with the worst temper, a capricious nature, and unrivaled influence. Joking around might be fun for the moment, but the aftermath could be disastrous.】
【A program director this arrogant? Didn’t he just get blasted on the hot search today? If the entire internet boycotts it, this show’s going to tank.】
【Upstairs, you’re absolutely adorable.】
【Adorable +1. Clearly unaware that this show was never meant to make money—it was purely for someone’s amusement. And for celebrities, that so-called “amusement” is nothing short of a nightmare.】
【Guess what happened to the previous top-tier celebrity before Su Ran? They ended up in custody, working on sewing machines.】
Despite his unpredictable nature, Director You surprisingly didn’t lose his temper this time. Instead, he sighed deeply, his unusually good-natured demeanor almost unrecognizable. With a hint of emotion, he remarked, “You don’t have to be so blunt—it’s too hurtful.”
As he spoke, he picked up the remote control and pulled up backstage data. The projection displayed glaring red figures, recording the plummeting popularity of the boycotted livestream, a testament to netizens’ determination.
Yet, the mastermind behind all this showed no hint of distress. Instead, he eagerly asked Su Weisheng, “Great-grandfather Zu, why don’t you predict the future of this program?”
Su Weisheng sternly refused without batting an eye: “Director, please refrain from engaging in feudal superstition during the live stream.”
The irony is that it was he who previously openly advocated for ill-fated moles and celestial blessings talismans.
As he spoke, Su Weisheng prepared to put his phone back into his pocket, signaling that he was recording a show and had no intention of entertaining interruptions from the director.
But You Sui moved swiftly. With a single long stride, he was already standing beside Su Weisheng. Seeing this, Su Ran instinctively wanted to stand up, alarmed and on guard, as if afraid You Sui might do something unfavorable to Su Weisheng.
Without so much as a glance at the top star, You Sui firmly clasped Su Weisheng’s wrist, his gaze fixated intently on Su Weisheng’s cold, jade-like profile.
Su Weisheng slightly raised his eyes, his dark pupils meeting You Sui’s stare calmly and steadily.
The atmosphere suddenly grew tense.
Yet, You Sui curled his lips into a faint smile, bent down, propped one hand on the table, and pointed at Su Weisheng’s phone with the other. Teasingly, he said, “I know the rules. The payment has already been transferred. I shouldn’t be blacklisted this time, right?”
—What?
The others instantly pricked up their ears. Great-grandfather Zu had blacklisted Director You before? And they’d had private interactions?
The meaning of being “blacklisted,” of course, was something only the two of them would know.
It turned out that You Sui had once attempted to recruit the mysterious 【Lucky Money, You’d Better Behave】 to stir things up on the show but had been coldly rejected and blacklisted without mercy. What Su Weisheng hadn’t expected was that this petty man had not only held onto that memory but had even gone to great lengths to uncover their shared identity.
—What’s this? Is he trying to add an indelible psychological shadow to Director You’s arrogant life and become his unattainable black obsession?
Su Weisheng had already guessed what this conniving man wanted to do, but he wasn’t interested in indulging the childish antics of someone with a mild case of teenage melodrama. He shook his head, ready to refuse, and casually glanced at a WeChat notification. It was the “payment” sent by You Sui:
—“Regarding the revenue share from the new membership features developed for the show.”
【You Sui: I’m giving you 30%. Take better care of your own show.】
Thirty percent! Classic Director You—investing in a show with the same wild flair, casually tossing out a 30% cut.
It was an offer too tempting to refuse.
When Su Weisheng raised his gaze to look at You Sui again, his eyes lit up. With a faint smile, the man exuded effortless charm and an extraordinary air of authority. This wasn’t some immature figure suffering from teenage angst but a strategist pulling all the strings.
Handsome. Really, truly handsome. Like Yuan Le, who regularly gifted him treasures without a single complaint—a complete pushover.
Now, in Su Weisheng’s eyes, smacked in the face with money, You Sui practically had a glowing “30% Share” label atop his head, making him seem all the more agreeable.
Su Weisheng calculated confidently and declared decisively, “Not bad. I’d say this show could easily last more than another season.”
The livestream’s comment section had already erupted with laughter.
【Great-grandfather Zu switched sides so quickly! I’m dying to know how much Director You actually offered.】
【Hahaha, paying for fortune-telling on the spot? Your production team is truly outrageous. You really know how to create a scene.】
【This is hilarious. For a moment, I suspected You Sui’s wild antics were meant to trick the boycotting audience into coming back.】
【That’s impossible. No amount of humor can fix this. Pay-to-win schemes can go to hell, okay? Judging by the show’s declining popularity, it’s bound to flop!】
【The person above, complaining about pay-to-win while subscribing to the membership… you’re just… (speechless).】
The smile in You Sui’s eyes deepened as he asked, “Great-grandfather Zu, is your prediction accurate? This time, I’ve suffered significant losses.”
“Even without calculating, it’s clear that Director You had this all planned out. There’s no need to pretend to be so pitiful.” Seeing You Sui acting so smug while playing the victim, Su Weisheng shot him a sidelong glance. But considering that the one paying the bills deserved some leniency, he added, “Go ahead and do what you want. Having taken your payment, how could I renege?”
Regarding the online backlash and boycotts, the public might think the show is doomed, but Su Weisheng could immediately tell that You Sui had a hidden agenda. Now that he had accepted a share of the profits, how could he not guess You Sui’s intentions?
That revenue share wasn’t for fortune-telling at all; it was essentially a bribe to ensure Su Weisheng’s cooperation before You Sui began his next move.
This needed no explicit explanation. With just a few probing remarks, both of them already understood each other perfectly.
You Sui didn’t respond immediately.
His gaze fell on the beautiful young man’s languid demeanor, and his eyes gradually darkened. When Su Weisheng smiled, he resembled a contented cat, radiating an air of proud aloofness, as though saying, I’ve given you a way out; now take it.
It was clear that Su Weisheng greatly appreciated the gift he’d been given.
“Well then, I’ll take great-grandfather Zu’s auspicious words to heart.” Seeing the timing was right, You Sui retreated gracefully with a smile, leaving room for the production team. He was in an excellent mood, having confirmed a certain hypothesis and gradually finding a way to interact with the proud and aloof “cat”.
The others exchanged puzzled glances, unable to decipher what riddles they were speaking in. All they could perceive was the ineffable understanding between great-grandfather Zu and Director You—as if there were some matters only they knew, a shared secret inaccessible to outsiders.
【I have no clue what they’re talking about.】
【Feels strange. I’m not sure what’s going on, so I need to observe more.】
【They’re trading verbal barbs, openly chatting in front of us in a way we can’t understand… It’s kind of brilliant.】
【Wow, Director You is so indulgent when facing great-grandfather Zu. He shows none of that domineering malice towards other guests, but honestly, it’s kind of charming.】
【Is Director You only this special for one person? I can’t wrap my head around it, but it feels like it’s just another form of manipulation—there’s bound to be twists ahead.】
【Ugh, this might just be a publicity stunt. The show’s viewership has tanked due to chaotic antics. Director You is probably capitalizing on fortune-telling topics to stir up attention and recapture audience interest.】
The topic of resistance is still trending at the top, with heated debates unfolding below. Opinions are clearly divided. Some argue that most TV dramas require payment to watch, and the show’s production team is merely transitioning from free to paid access, so there’s no need to be so upset about not getting content for free anymore.
On the other hand, some insist that it’s not about the money but about feeling disgusted by the production team’s sudden and manipulative “paywall” tactics. Ultimately, they maintain the right to choose not to watch the show.
This debate hasn’t concluded yet, but naturally, all eyes remain fixed on the live broadcast.
Despite calls for resistance and withholding traffic from the show, major marketing accounts swiftly recorded and uploaded interactions between You Sui and Su Weisheng in the broadcast. The urgency to share clips could not be overstated, with everyone racing to be the first to update, even seconds ahead of others.
Marketing accounts: #Little great-grandfather directly told Director You that the show can be renewed for more than one season# First came the ‘Father-dooming Mole’, followed by the sequential prediction of a certain website’s rise and fall by Metaphysic Master. Now he’s even predicting on the show that it can continue. Is Little great-grandfather planning to fully embrace the persona of a metaphysics master? (Thoughtful pause)
Spectating netizens: #Little great-grandfather directly told Director You that the show can be renewed for more than one season# I’m not interested in the predictions, but the dynamic between the sadistic and playful troublemaker x the high-class, controlling beauty is quite intriguing! A casual ‘ship’ here—I’d love to see Little great-grandfather cause this mischievous Director You to faceplant.
Random blogger A: Man, if I’d known today’s live broadcast would be this explosive, I would’ve gotten a membership already! Regretful sigh.jpg Now, begrudgingly purchasing a membership to watch the recorded broadcast. Production team, you win!
Certain influencers: Initially, I jumped on the bandwagon with the ‘Prosperity Mole’ meme and found little great-grandfather to be quite witty. But wasn’t the mole thing just a joke? Now, seeing him relentlessly play into this ‘mysticism persona’ is starting to feel tiresome.
EscapeStar: What kind of quality content could someone like You Sui, this scummy troublemaker, produce? Obviously, the show’s producers and the top-tier influencers are now trying to collude for one last round of cash grab. All this nonsense about a ‘Father-dooming Mole’ prophecy is just made-up talk, and people still believe it? Whoever subscribes to this is an idiot—I won’t be the gullible one here.”
The new trending topic quickly overshadowed the anti-pay-to-win movement, becoming the number one hot topic. This time, the debate was even fiercer.
However, at this moment, the official account for «Another Side of Family Life» unexpectedly released a new update: “Villa Group Daily Material Drop #1: Is the Wealth Mole really just a joke?”
Netizens: “???”
【Is the ‘Father-dooming Mole’ more than just a meme? Could it actually be true? Hilarious! The production team will do anything to ride the hype. Either way, I’m not subscribing—let anyone gullible enough be fooled.】
【Absolutely not subscribing, not spending a dime—let this lousy show crash and burn!】
【Ladies, I’ll subscribe first and check for you. If it’s just clickbait, no need for you all to bother. Too bad their anti-piracy measures are so strict; otherwise, we could just wait for leaked videos.】
Anti-subscription sentiments spread like wildfire, with netizens vowing to resist paying, determined to watch the show crash and burn.
Shortly after…
The number of new subscribers surpassed 100,000 and continues to grow.
【Everyone, didn’t we agree not to open memberships? You’re telling me these sales are fake!】
【Uh… I couldn’t resist my curiosity, so I opened one.】
【Sorry, I opened one too.】
【Let’s put this topic aside for now. Have you watched the video content? It’s kind of unsettling…】
Late at night, sleeplessness was inevitable.
When the first batch of villa group material was released, it exploded like a bomb. Not only were netizens too busy gossiping to rest, but even the guests were paying attention to this matter.
Su Ran, Xie Wei, and others were gathered in the living room, their eyes fixed on the video playback.
This episode’s theme was “Wealth Mole”. It started with Song Qing showing the audience the “Father-dooming Mole” during a live stream that his great-grandfather had marked on him. The video’s netizens were still joking around with the “Wealth Mole” meme, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Then the camera shifted, accompanied by an elderly man’s traditional curse. The camera panned to the outdoors, where Old Song was extorting money from Song Qing at the villa entrance. The scene matched Song Xiao’s explanation during the livestream: “My dad cheated on gambling, drugs, and prostitution when he was young. Now that he’s old, he’s sucking my blood and demanding money.”
Next, Su Weisheng mentioned the use of the “Father-dooming Mole” at the dining table.
In the video comments, many netizens already had a bad feeling: 【Could this be real?】【Wait, isn’t the Wealth Mole just a joke? I’m confused.】
Several people exchanged bewildered glances.
Song Qing was utterly shocked: “I always thought the reason the program crew didn’t broadcast that segment was either because the cameraman didn’t record it, or because the crew wasn’t interested… Who would’ve guessed they kept it hidden all this time?”
Xie Wei’s expression was subtle: “It’s… You Sui’s personality; he enjoys playing the big game. Perhaps this was the true meaning behind his earlier sparring with great-grandfather.”
Only great-grandfather had seen through his intentions, while the rest of them, caught in the web, were completely unaware.
During the conversation, the video had already reached its final segment.
When Su Weisheng and Song Qing were discussing a stock that could be bought, the video inserted information about that stock suddenly surging in recent days.
When they talked about a stock that shouldn’t be bought, the video added a clip of news reporting the stock hitting its limit down.
When they mentioned the “father-dooming mole”, the video interjected with a segment about Song Qing’s father, who is currently serving time in prison, verified on official websites, leaving no room for doubt.
The video concluded with eerie background music and a man’s leisurely chuckle: “The father-dooming mole—is it really just a joke?”
The screen faded to black.
At that moment, even those who had personally experienced all of the events felt chills running down their spines—not to mention the viewers, overwhelmed by this barrage of revelations.
【This video is a bit terrifying upon closer thought.】
【Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. I’m alone under the covers right now and too scared to come out…】
【I thought the ‘wealth mole’ was just a joke, but now you’re telling me it’s real? And it can kill people invisibly, silently manipulating the fate of one person—or even a group of people?】
【It must be fake, right? The video could be fabricated!】
【It’s been verified, though. The timing checks out, and the video is real.】
【Now I finally understand why there’s so much uproar online, yet You Sui remains so composed… Turns out he has such a trump card in his hand.】
【Oh my gosh, I used to joke around in his livestreams, calling him ‘husband’ and saying all sorts of flirty things. But now, looking at his stunningly beautiful face in the video, I feel a chilling sense of fear.】
【After all, a gorgeous person and a sinisterly gorgeous person who can play with witchcraft and moles have very different levels of intimidation.】
The internet is in an uproar.
#IsLittleAncestor’sFather-doomingMoleReallyJustAJoke? Under this topic, there are now very few disrespectful comments. Even those who claim not to believe it can’t help but type with a sense of reverence, restraining themselves from making inappropriate remarks, just in case it backfires on them.
The moment EscapeStar, the top anti-fan of Great-Grandfather, stepped away for a quick bathroom break, the entire world changed. Staring at the inexplicably shifting public opinion, EscapeStar cursed under their breath. In the end, unable to suppress their curiosity, they clicked on the membership recharge option…
Damn it. Know thyself and know thy enemy—only then can victory be assured. Fine, I’ll be an idiot for now and get a membership.
EscapeStar consoled themselves in humiliation.
Late at night, Su Weisheng pushed open his bedroom door on his way to the bathroom, only to find four unfortunate souls huddled together in the living room, whispering amongst themselves.
“…What’s going on? You guys don’t want to go to class again?”
“No, no! We’re going right now!” Xie Wei explained hastily.
Su Ran peeked out, his face full of disbelief. “We’re watching a newly released video from the show. I can’t believe You Sui hid this so well—only revealing it now as a trump card.”
Su Weisheng glanced at the computer screen and immediately understood what the video contained.
Song Qing was tempted to shout, “Great-Grandfather is freaking amaz—beep—” but, for the sake of professionalism, he held back and muttered instead, “Never mind how terrifyingly intricate this is—just thinking about this mole being on my face is freaking me out.”
Xie Wei immediately covered his husband’s mouth and warned him with great concern, “Don’t be passive-aggressive!”
Song Qing: ???
What? No! He genuinely meant that as sincere praise for Great-Grandfather’s mystical arts!
But clearly, Best Actor Xie had already worried himself sick over his husband. He didn’t give Song Qing the slightest chance to speak again. He immediately changed the subject: “Looking at it this way, Director You’s membership plan was actually premeditated for a long time. He’s been wanting to pull this flashy move for ages. He even planned how to quell public opinion afterward and redirect the discussion to generate even greater traffic. The entire strategy is flawless.”
He sighed in admiration. “With this ‘Father-dooming Mole’ joke turning into reality, the show’s popularity will skyrocket even further.”
“No, not just that.” Su Weisheng glanced at the video title and understood. “This is only the second installment—he still has another trick up his sleeve.”
“There’s more?” The others were shocked.
“Mhm.” Su Weisheng, of course, knew what the second installment was about. And once again, it was centered around his identity.
Now that the show’s membership system gave him a cut of the profits and the contract was already signed, everything You Sui did as a little money-making slave was essentially earning him money. Naturally, he had no reason to object.
Back then, he hadn’t stepped forward to expose the matter himself, sensing that the timing wasn’t right. Unexpectedly, this had turned out to be an unexpected windfall.
Right now, Su Ran still needed some discipline, but You Sui had already become a well-trained little money-making machine. If he could raise a few more of these little moneymakers, buying islands, mountains, and antiques for his retirement wouldn’t be a problem.
At this thought, Su Weisheng’s lips curled in satisfaction. He reached out and patted Su Ran’s head. “Go to sleep early. Keep slacking off, and you’ll get the hammer.”
“Right away, right away!” The little jade hammer’s deterrent power remained as formidable as ever, and the group instantly scattered.
The living room felt a bit warm. Su Weisheng stretched lazily, then pushed open the door and went downstairs to the kitchen’s fridge to retrieve the cold brew tea he had prepared earlier. A cool breeze drifted in through the window, bringing a refreshing chill that lightly lifted the long hair cascading down his back. Sitting at the bar counter, he narrowed his eyes in comfort.
Like a black hole, a tall, dark shadow loomed over him, silently swallowing everything in its path.
Su Weisheng swirled the tea in his cup without looking back and asked calmly, “You’re done with your business?”
Behind him came a low chuckle, followed by a man’s lazy voice. “It was easy—didn’t take much effort.”
“Not going to enjoy the fruits of your victory?”
“Those aren’t my spoils.” You Sui leaned down, his voice brushing softly against Su Weisheng’s ear. “From beginning to end, whether it was forcing memberships or using the ‘wealth mole’ video as material, those were just side effects.”
Su Weisheng turned his face slightly to look at him.
You Sui met his gaze, the smile on his lips deepening with an indescribable delight. He said, “I finally started dreaming of new scenes again. I don’t remember much—only that someone was exploiting a membership card bug. I seemed really frustrated, yet I couldn’t stop following them with my eyes…”
“So when I woke up, I released a similar new feature. Then, I saw your reaction. Su Weisheng, you gave me confirmation.” His eyes locked onto Su Weisheng with unwavering certainty. “You really are the person from my dreams.”
Su Weisheng slowly tightened his grip on the teacup, his expression remaining calm and composed. He asked, “What else did you dream of?”
“I dreamt of a lot, seemingly about the daily life between me and him. He was very indifferent, like a proud cat waiting for humans to serve him. But if pleased appropriately, he was generous in bestowing his affection upon me.”
You Sui sighed softly, his hand gently brushing through Su Weisheng’s long hair. With a near-reverent tenderness, he smoothed it out, his nimble fingers weaving a small, intricate braid that disappeared into the cascade of hair.
He smiled faintly, gazing at the long hair, and said softly, “It seems that in the dream, I always loved braiding your hair, and you only allowed me to touch it.”
Su Weisheng responded with a quiet “Mm,” not refuting, but instead asked another question: “Anything else?”
You Sui hesitated, “Anything else about what?”
“Did you only dream of braiding hair?” Su Weisheng furrowed his brows and turned to look at him, a trace of dissatisfaction surfacing in his eyes. He shook his head and said irritably, “Go back and dream some more, think carefully. Why is it that you’re different from everyone else, and only you can touch my hair?” With that, he turned and walked away.
You Sui was left dumbfounded.
Always the one to take the initiative with others, he was now perpetually at odds with the proud cat. At the moment, he couldn’t wrap his head around whether he’d missed some crucial information in the dream, leading to this rejection.
Why is it that only he can touch Su Weisheng’s hair while others can’t? Isn’t it because they’re a couple in the dream?
You Sui stood still, propping his chin with one hand, lost deep in thought. He pondered and pondered until he suddenly recalled a detail after some time.
“Is it because I always bring gifts?” That answer left him feeling completely defeated.
Meanwhile, Su Weisheng carried the teapot back to his study and showed no rush to sleep.
He sat in his office chair and calmly opened the Underworld app.
Soon, the little paper figure appeared. It was still dressed in an elegant white suit and wore a top hat. It even seriously adjusted its silver-framed glasses and gave a slight bow, saying, “Greetings, High Priest. To unlock new features, you must first complete the tasks issued by the app.”
Su Weisheng silently stared at it.
The little paper figure gradually became uneasy and blinked its dark red eyes. “…High Priest?”
Su Weisheng reached out his hand toward it.
The little paper figure instinctively jumped into his palm, somewhat flattered, and asked, “High Priest, do you have any instructions for me?”
Su Weisheng stared at the chibi-style paper figure in his palm for a long time, then suddenly poked its cheek. The little paper figure tried its best to turn its face away to dodge the torment, still very serious and formal as it advised him:
“High Priest, please refrain from getting physical with me…”
Hmm, it’s doing a good job pretending to be a proper artifact spirit.
Su Weisheng opened his mouth and asked, “Bug, are you dissatisfied with the issue of me applying for a membership card bug?”
The little paper figure froze in confusion, “I… wouldn’t dare.”
“Still pretending.”
Su Weisheng grabbed the little paper figure’s clothing and effortlessly pinned it to the KT board with a nearby push pin, as casually as sticking a Post-it note.
Bug struggled on the KT board for a moment, not yet managing to say anything, when the High Priest had already pulled out his jade hammer and mercilessly struck the paper figure.
Thud—
Then came Su Weisheng’s cold sneer: “Yuan Le, still pretending, huh? Another version of you has already sold you out. Do you really think I wouldn’t guess that this little paper figure is you?”
The paper figure stammered, “I… you…”
Thud—
Thud, thud—
Thud, thud, thud—
Before the words were finished, the crisp sounds of the little hammer echoed rhythmically throughout the study.
Whatever you want to say, not listening—right now, the High Priest is only interested in hammering away before dealing with anything else.
When the jade hammer finally stopped, the little paper figure had been completely flattened into paper. A gust of wind blew past, lifting it gently into the air… floating, and floating…
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Omg Xiao Wei don’t kill your husband!!! 😱