Chapter 14

It wasn’t just the moms who were shocked—the show’s director was just as stunned.

Did he invite the wrong guest?

He had never heard that Ruan Xizhi was this incredible.

The people in the livestream chat had gone from “Holy sh*t” to “Oh my god” to “Wow.”

Seeing the moms’ surprised expressions now was no surprise at all.

Because that was exactly how they reacted earlier.

【Hahaha, stop staring! The Luck Goddess is here, bow down!】

【Bless me for success in June!】

【Don’t be shocked. makes a move, it’s never ordinary.】

【This must be staged. No one can be this lucky.】

【I agree. Even sea urchins? So fake.】

【I seriously suspect the production team is biased!】

Most of the complaints came from Ruan Miaorui’s fans. Their idol had just been dragged into hard labor and had gotten hit by a volleyball multiple times—they felt so bad for her.

Unfortunately for them, Ruan Xizhi was no longer the same as before. Her popularity with casual viewers had skyrocketed, and thanks to yesterday’s trending topic, she had gained over 300,000 new fans.

Her Weibo followers had grown from 400,000 mostly haters to over 700,000 genuine fans.

【Wow, some people’s ability to talk nonsense with a straight face is getting stronger.】

【Whose mouth stinks this bad? Do you need me to donate a water flosser?】

【If your idol has what it takes, let the production team be biased towards her too.】

【Hey, official Weibo, check this out. Screw your “bias”!】

Because Ruan Xizhi’s skills were simply too impressive, the director’s first reaction was to have his team closely monitor the livestream chat.

As expected, things were about to get heated.

Since this was a crucial time for boosting the show’s popularity, he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. So, the director immediately issued an official response:

【”Mom’s Back” official statement: We want to clarify that our livestream is 100% fair and transparent. We don’t favor anyone, nor do we fake anything. Also, even if we wanted to, we couldn’t afford to fake this—our budget isn’t enough to buy so many sea cucumbers and sea urchins. If you don’t believe us, check the receipts. [Screenshot]】

The screenshot was the show’s financial report.

The netizens burst into laughter.

【Hahahaha, okay, I believe you now. No wonder the side dishes you provide are so pathetic.】

【With that budget, there’s no way you could afford sea urchins. Hahahaha.】

【This director really knows how to handle things—great response, I love it.】

【That screenshot is way too real. I’m laughing so hard.】

【Well, this proves one thing—really is the luckiest of them all!】

【No, this deserted island must be her home!】

Since yesterday’s rain prediction was still trending, and now Ruan Xizhi had pulled off another incredible lucky find, paired with the director’s hilarious response, it was no surprise that she made it to the top of the trending list again.

#RuanXizhiOwnsTheDesertedIsland
#RuanXizhiLuckQueen
#RuanXizhiSeaUrchin

For the first time, “sea urchin” trended, and for some reason, the click rate skyrocketed, pushing it into the top ten.

Meanwhile, in the CEO’s office on the top floor of the Jinsha Building, Su Zhouchen was selecting an ambassador for the upcoming aquarium project.

None of the names on the list satisfied him, so he picked up his phone to do some additional research. That’s when he noticed a trending topic—a name followed by “sea urchin.”

Curious, he clicked on it.

It turned out to be the reality show his daughter was on. Because of work, his wife was the one handling everything related to the show.

Seeing a livestream link, he clicked on it.

As soon as he entered, the first thing he saw was his adorable little daughter, Tongtong, holding a tiny sea urchin and excitedly saying to the woman beside her, “Wow wow! Big sis, look! It’s moving!”

Ruan Xizhi reached out, patted her head, and smiled, “Mhm, if you squeeze it, it’ll even squirt water.”

“Really? Then I’ll try it.”

Su Tongtong gave it a squeeze, and sure enough, water squirted out—drenching Xing Xiaochi beside her.

Xing Xiaochi: “……”

Su Tongtong giggled. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

Seeing Xing Xiaochi’s disheveled state, Ruan Xizhi couldn’t help but laugh along.

Inside the live stream, laughter filled the screen. Meanwhile, outside the screen, Su Zhouchen furrowed his brows as his gaze landed on Ruan Xizhi’s face.

A strange, indescribable feeling grew in his heart—something he had never felt before.

Especially when her eyes curved into a smile—so oddly familiar. But he was sure he had never met her before.

Just then, his secretary knocked and entered. “President Su, have you chosen a spokesperson? Director Chen has already urged us three times.”

The live stream was still playing, and as Su Zhouchen lowered his gaze, the camera happened to focus on Ruan Xizhi’s face.

He tapped the screen. “Her.”

The secretary leaned in for a look—stunned!

Isn’t this the very koi goddess she just started following?

As expected, koi remain lucky no matter what! Even a needle in a haystack gets picked by their CEO.

This was an instant leap from a D-list nobody to an A-list celebrity!

She’s a total luck god! The secretary wanted to absorb some of her luck.

Feeling a rush of excitement, the secretary nodded energetically. “Got it! I’ll inform Director Chen right away and tell him to contact the Luck Goddess—oh, I mean, Miss Ruan.”

—-

Ruan Xizhi had no idea she was about to become a brand ambassador. All she knew was that the seafood soup in front of her was absolutely delicious!

She took a light sip—the sweetness mixed with the umami, coating her tongue before smoothly sliding down her throat, spreading warmth through her entire body.

Ruan Xizhi let out a satisfied sigh.

Now this was the right way to enjoy a vacation.

Seeing her so pleased, Xing Xiaochi took a sip as well.

The moment it touched his tongue, his expression changed dramatically. He quickly spat it out. “This tastes awful!”

He fanned his tongue in disgust, as if he had just eaten something worse than dirt.

Ruan Xizhi rolled her eyes. What an uncultured palate. Does he even know how much this soup is worth?

She took another sip—delicious!

From the bottom of her heart, she praised, “Sangyue, your cooking skills are too good. It’d be a shame if you didn’t open a restaurant. If you do, I’ll be your first investor.”

She wasn’t joking. In her past life, all her spare money went into restaurant investments. Eventually, they grew even bigger than her subsidiary companies.

So when it came to investing, Ruan Xizhi had full confidence.

Song Sangyue, rarely praised so directly, chuckled. “I just mess around in the kitchen. I only learned to cook because the kids needed to eat.”

“Well, you’ve definitely mastered it.” Ruan Xizhi had tasted plenty of seafood dishes, but this one was unforgettable.

“Seriously, if you ever decide to open a restaurant, just let me know. I will invest.”

Song Sangyue saw the serious expression under Ruan Xizhi’s playful tone and didn’t take it too seriously. But after hearing it, she found herself considering the idea.

After all, raising a child alone while growing older meant she couldn’t keep running around forever. Maybe it was time to start planning for the future.

Everyone ate to their heart’s content.

Su Tongtong had a habit of napping after lunch, and as soon as she dozed off, all the other kids seemed to follow suit, one by one.

But the tent was small and stuffy, and Ruan Xizhi couldn’t bear to let the little ones sleep in such heat.

She suggested, “Why don’t we go to my place instead?”

The three mothers were taken aback, exchanging puzzled looks.

They had seen her tent get blown away—so far they couldn’t even chase after it.

Where could she possibly have a place to stay?

Ten minutes later, the three mothers stood in a cool, comfortable cave, experiencing their second wave of shock for the day.

They turned their heads—

There… there’s even a bed?!