Cannon Fodder in an Era Drama — I Survive with Acting-Chapter 16: Unlocking a Key Character
But now his status had changed, and he subconsciously turned to Song Qingya, who was sitting beside him.
Song Qingya smiled, looked at her husband, and said gently, "Why are you looking at me? Director Yuan went to the trouble of bringing this food, so go ahead and eat!"
’Where else could I find such a considerate and handsome husband?’
’He even thought of such a small detail.’
’Who was it that said rough-and-tumble male leads aren’t considerate?’
Yuan Wei was also taken aback by the affection between them.
’Who would have thought Fei Jin and his wife’s relationship would become so good?’
Fei Jin had been an orphan since childhood, with no mother or father.
His uncle and aunt treated him poorly as well, always favoring their own son.
So, over the years, Yuan Wei had come to see Fei Jin as a second son.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Wei couldn’t help but grumble to herself.
’It’s true what they say: a son with a wife forgets his own mother!’
Song Qingya keenly sensed something was off with Yuan Wei’s mood and quickly picked up a piece of egg with her chopsticks, offering it to her.
Before Yuan Wei could refuse, she had already tasted it.
It was clearly nothing more than simple home cooking, yet for some reason, the fresh, savory-sweet flavor was unforgettable.
By the time she snapped out of it, her chopsticks were already moving toward another dish on their own.
’This tastes even better than the food at many state-run restaurants!’
"What did you put in this?"
"Just salt, soy sauce, and chili peppers."
Song Qingya answered simply.
To be honest, she was puzzled herself.
She had used nothing but the most ordinary ingredients and seasonings.
But the resulting dishes were more delicious than anything she’d ever eaten, even at five-star hotels.
Yuan Wei continued to eat as she spoke.
Even the fish soup she had always taken such pride in seemed rather mediocre in the face of such a delicious meal.
"Fei Jin, you punk, why are you eating so fast? Leave some for me! Go drink your soup."
Aunt Fang’s tone was partly joking, but not without a hint of genuine complaint.
Fei Jin just shook his head helplessly.
Then again, he was also very eager to taste what his wife had made with her own hands...
Only when the food in the lunchbox was nearly gone did Yuan Wei realize she had forgotten about everyone else.
She suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
But she said stubbornly, "It was just alright. I was just really hungry, that’s all."
"Oh, of course. It’s definitely not because my cooking is amazing."
Song Qingya sighed, feigning disappointment. "What a shame. I was planning on making dumplings to bring over, but since you don’t think it’s anything special..."
"Who said I’m not interested!"
Yuan Wei immediately retorted.
"You just stick to your plan. If you need meat, remember to come get it from me. I just got a big piece of pork at the start of the month."
"Alright, I’ll be sure to come get it then."
Song Qingya smiled and nodded, giving a slight, playful arch of her eyebrow.
After this encounter, Yuan Wei finally understood just how formidable a wife Fei Jin had married.
She seemed gentle and soft on the outside, but she was incredibly clever.
She skillfully took the initiative at every turn, never letting anyone get the upper hand.
Thinking of Fei Jin’s family background, Yuan Wei suddenly felt he really needed a strong woman like her.
Otherwise, anyone even slightly weaker would be bullied to death by that shameless couple from the Fei Family!
Before she left, Song Qingya said she had something she wanted to ask Yuan Wei and hoped they could speak privately.
Yuan Wei nodded and motioned for Song Qingya to follow her to a quieter spot to talk.
Once they were in a corner, Yuan Wei spoke first.
"You’ve figured it out, haven’t you? That I’m the one who actually has something to say to you?"
There was a hint of resignation in her tone.
Song Qingya nodded.
Yuan Wei sighed. ’Fei Jin’s wife is certainly clever,’ she thought, ’almost a little too clever.’
But for all her cleverness, she seemed naive about the darker side of human nature.
"I know it’s not my place to say this, but I have to. Don’t think for a second that his uncle and aunt are genuinely good to you. Don’t listen to her, understand?"
Yuan Wei’s voice was gentle.
She hoped her words would make Song Qingya be more vigilant.
The "her" she was referring to was Zhou Huaihua.
On the surface, this aunt appeared kind and approachable, but in reality, she was a deeply calculating and cunning woman.
’Since transmigrating here, I haven’t had a direct confrontation with Zhou Huaihua yet,’ Song Qingya thought, feeling a little curious.
’After all, there’s often a difference between what you hear about someone and what you see with your own eyes.’
’I want to see what Zhou Huaihua is really like.’
But considering Zhou Huaihua and her husband, Fei Zhenwu, were definitely heavily involved in the Wen Xiuxiu affair, a confrontation was inevitable.
So, it was good to have someone give her a heads-up.
At the very least, it allowed Song Qingya to prepare herself mentally for whatever might happen.
"Thank you. I understand," Song Qingya replied with a smile.
"Understand what?"
Yuan Wei huffed.
"You were so polite to that Wen Xiuxiu. Don’t you have any idea what she’s after? If she comes visiting again, just show her the door."
"I know," Song Qingya replied softly.
Looking at Song Qingya’s meek appearance, Yuan Wei sighed.
’I wonder if she really gets it or not?’
She was filled with doubt and felt uneasy about Song Qingya’s meek response.
’Looks like I’ll have to help her out myself!’
Yuan Wei resolved to watch over and protect Song Qingya.
Watching Yuan Wei’s departing figure, Song Qingya was in high spirits, already planning how she would further improve her relationship with Fei Jin when she got back.
A triumphant smile spread across her face, as if everything was falling into place.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in her mind.
[Congratulations, Host. By relying on your acting skills, you have unlocked a key character of this world: Yuan Wei!]
The voice was exceptionally clear.
[Yuan Wei’s favorability rating has increased from -10 to +30. Reward: 500 points.]
[Your relationship repair progress with the male lead has reached 5%. Reward: 6,000 points.]
This message made Song Qingya even more excited.
[Current points: 6,500. Conditions met to open portable space. Please do not close... BEEP... BEEP BEEP...]
The system’s mechanical voice echoed in her head. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
A jolt of excitement shot through Song Qingya.
’A system?’
’A portable space?’
Song Qingya had never dreamed that something so good would happen to her.
A small red mole suddenly appeared on the tip of her finger.
Song Qingya immediately understood. She focused her attention on the mole and was instantly pulled into another place.
The scenery around her was dazzling.
Looking closer, she saw the space was divided into three parts: a large patch of fertile black soil, a clear stream, and a two-story wooden building with the aesthetic of the Song dynasty.
She involuntarily walked toward the patch of black soil.
Upon closer inspection, only a small plot of the black soil could be cultivated.
The rest was shrouded in a white mist, with the words [LOCKED] written over it.
A wave of disappointment washed over Song Qingya, but it was quickly replaced by a surge of determination.
Song Qingya tried to unlock it, but she was rebuffed as the system denied her request.
The system’s cold voice rang out once more.
[Insufficient points to unlock the second plot of land. Request denied!]
’How is that possible?’
’But I clearly have six thousand points!’
