Chapter 354: 354: Jiang Nuo’s Numb Divorce News
"Extra! Extra! Jiang Nuo suspected of marriage trouble, getting drunk late at night!"
"Jiang Nuo suspected of marriage trouble, from fresh-faced idol to dark-skinned hunk!"
"Jiang Nuo gets drunk late at night, suspected marriage issues!"
...
Early in the morning, as soon as Jiang Nuo woke up, he saw rumors about him spreading online once again. He had just "returned" to the public eye—couldn’t these paparazzi leave him alone?
Ever since he announced his marriage, why did everyone seem to enjoy reporting bad news about him?
"Wife, I’m being bullied again!" Jiang Nuo, looking pitiful, leaned onto Mu Qiuniang, who was making breakfast in the kitchen.
Mu Qiuniang sighed helplessly. "You’ve seen this kind of news countless times before. Alright, hurry up and get ready—the TV crew will be arriving soon."
"Let them come. I’m just giving them the ’authentic experience.’ My sticky rice fans love this kind of thing."
"Oh, so they love seeing the eye gunk in the corner of your eyes?"
As soon as Mu Qiuniang finished speaking, Jiang Nuo exclaimed as if he had made a groundbreaking discovery. "Wife, you actually made a cold joke?!"
Mu Qiuniang looked at him like he was a lunatic. "Weren’t you saying you wanted pancakes today? The scallion pancakes are almost ready. Are you sure you don’t need to wash your hands first?"
"Scallion pancakes? Wife, you’re like the worm in my stomach—you know me so well! Wait for me; I’ll be right back." Then he dashed off.
After finishing freshening up, he heard the doorbell ring. As he opened the door, sure enough, it was the crew from the watermelon TV show "We’re in Love," just as planned.
"You guys are pretty early!" Jiang Nuo said.
The director let out a cheeky laugh, sniffing the air like a dog. "What delicious food has Sister-in-law Jiang made today?"
"Scallion pancakes!"
The director and the crew behind him instantly lit up with excitement.
Jiang Nuo, clearly displeased, responded, "None for you! All of you will be eating steamed buns today."
The director groaned in protest, "No way! Brother Jiang, you can’t be so stingy. Sister-in-law Jiang’s cooking is amazing—you should embrace the spirit of sharing and let us all have a taste."
The cameraman, holding his camera, was nodding furiously, causing the camera to wobble.
"Hey, stop moving! When you move, the camera shakes!" another staff member keeping an eye on the footage quickly said.
The cameraman apologized immediately.
After a chaotic series of negotiations and playful banter with Jiang Nuo, the crew finally managed to enter the house. By then, Mu Qiuniang had already placed freshly prepared scallion pancakes on the dining table.
And of course, she had made enough for the crew as well—unlike Jiang Nuo, she wasn’t nearly as stingy.
The cameraman faithfully captured the scene of the crew members, transformed into overeager foodies, charging toward the table to grab pancakes.
Because the cameraman had to hold his camera, he missed his chance to snatch a pancake. Thankfully, Mu Qiuniang was thoughtful enough to pack an extra lunchbox for him.
The cameraman quickly expressed his gratitude.
The director protested, "Hey, shouldn’t you hand that over?"
The cameraman shook his head firmly. "It’s for my kid!"
The crowd of shameless foodies had no choice but to back away, unwilling to compete with a kid for food.
Meanwhile, Jiang Nuo was sitting at the table, happily enjoying the breakfast Mu Qiuniang had made for him. Unlike the scrambling crew, his portion was substantial enough to last him for two meals.
Mu Qiuniang’s estimation was spot-on. After spending some time at the military department recently, Jiang Nuo’s appetite had grown significantly, like a bottomless pit, and he ended up eating double his usual portion.
Later, the crew cheekily added subtitles during post-editing: "The male idol devours two meals’ worth of food to prevent the TV crew from stealing it."
They even added a stark contrast showing his usual meal portions.
Watching this, his sticky rice fans burst into wild laughter: [Hahahaha... Our idol is so mighty!]
[This stingy idol could only be @Jiang Nuo! Why does he always seem to lose his IQ around @Qiuniang, yet I think—@Qiuniang, you’re doing such a great job!]
[Such a cutie, reminds me of our husky!]
[I just want to know—does our idol’s stomach hurt after eating that much? @Jiang Nuo, are you alright?]
[No worries! He has @Qiuniang. She’s a Divine Doctor!]
...
Once breakfast was over, it was time for Mu Qiuniang to head to the hospital for her volunteer medical treatment. Although the weeklong volunteer stint had officially ended, patients continued to stream into Kyoto Hospital. Mu Qiuniang had no choice but to extend the effort for another week.
Trailing behind Mu Qiuniang on her way to the hospital, Jiang Nuo grumbled to the camera, "I’m happy that my wife is doing something for the people, but it feels like someone is stealing my wife from me. What should I do?"
[Idol, no need to do anything—we’re the ones stealing your wife!]
[Hahaha... Is this the lament of a neglected husband?]
[Who said there were marriage problems? This sweetness and happiness don’t look anything like marriage trouble. Though, @Jiang Nuo does seem to have gotten darker-skinned—what’s going on there?]
[Feels like @Jiang Nuo deliberately tanned his skin or something—was he in the sun or under UV lights?]
[These days, are dark-skinned hotties the trend?]
[Too dark! @Qiuniang must feel sorry for him—why else would she cook so much good food for him? He doesn’t usually get this kind of treatment.]
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At work, Mu Qiuniang was incredibly focused, almost completely ignoring Jiang Nuo’s presence. People always say a woman who is serious is the most beautiful—and in the lens, a woman absorbed in her work does indeed shine with beauty. However, what kind of feeling is evoked by the sight of a neglected "husky" crouching nearby?
Her sticky rice fans didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: [Is @Jiang Nuo way too idle?]
[Indeed, a little! @Qiuniang knows medical skills, but besides looking cute, what else does he know?]
[The wife handles the medical skills, the husband handles cheering her up—the perfect match!]
...
That day, Jiang Nuo really didn’t have time to showcase any affection—Mu Qiuniang was simply too busy. Other than meals and breaks, she didn’t have a moment to spare for him.
"What’s going on? Wasn’t the volunteer stint supposed to last only a week? Why does it feel like the patients are increasing instead of decreasing?" Jiang Nuo asked the camera, looking bewildered. "Surely patients from all over the country aren’t coming here to see my wife, right? This won’t do—my wife isn’t a deity. If this keeps up, her health won’t be able to take it! I’ll need to talk things over with her later. This volunteer stint must end this week at most—otherwise, I’ll be heartbroken~"
At the end, he even dragged out a playful, exaggerated tone.
Seeing this, his sticky rice fans laughed but also reflected seriously: [Looks like our Goddess really is super busy—heartache!]
[Should we maybe initiate a campaign? If your illness isn’t too difficult to treat, please don’t seek out @Qiuniang. She’s only one person, and no matter how skilled, she simply can’t handle everything. There are countless doctors and hospitals nationwide—surely another place can also help.]
[Exactly. Even my uncle wanted to go to @Qiuniang for treatment, but I convinced him otherwise. His illness can be treated at any hospital right now—no need to travel that far, spend the money, or create extra strain on the Goddess. If there really is something unresolvable, then we can turn to her.]
[I just want to say—Goddess is human too; she’s not omnipotent!]
[I’m happy seeing so many people love the Goddess, but seeing @Qiuniang so overwhelmed...it honestly makes my heart ache! No wonder even @Jiang Nuo is complaining. If I were her husband, seeing her work herself to exhaustion for free and still rush through meals, I’d be heartbroken too.]