Oops! I Became a Fan of My Rival Idol! - Chapter 33

“So today I’m a tractor-skinned Qiao Huihui?”

Her comparison of herself to a game character amused everyone. After the laughter, they quickly got acquainted and wasted no time starting work.

Since driving in high heels was inconvenient, Qiao Huihui wore flat shoes throughout the outdoor shoot. After all, she was seated inside the vehicle the entire time, so her feet wouldn’t be visible in the shots.

The director’s envisioned plot was quite sci-fi—essentially a story about a tractor transforming into a human.

Qiao Huihui only needed to sit in the vehicle, follow instructions to drive, and maintain an icy, robotic expression.

At the mention of an expressionless face, Shen Nanqing’s visage automatically surfaced in Qiao Huihui’s mind, and she unconsciously began mimicking his usual demeanor.

However, her acting skills were far from polished. She only managed to replicate the surface—her face appeared cold, but her eyes remained innocent and naive.

Unexpectedly, this flawed performance was exactly what the director wanted. His original vision was for the female lead to have just taken human form, still carrying the coldness of a machine, yet gradually being tinged with humanity and a natural curiosity about the world.

Qiao Huihui had inadvertently struck gold.

Knowing her acting wasn’t up to par, she was about to apologize sheepishly when the director excitedly stopped her.

“Don’t move! Stay just like that—you’re nailing it!”

Nailing it?

Qiao Huihui’s large eyes brimmed with confusion.

Even now, she still couldn’t understand why a tractor commercial was being shot like a Hollywood blockbuster.

“Transformers Welcomes a New Member—Little Blue the Tractor?”

Under the director’s guidance, Qiao Huihui executed a series of high-difficulty maneuvers, showcasing all the features of this new vehicle, including its transformation capability.

Yes, this Little Blue could actually transform.

Though not as exaggerated as turning into a human, it could shift into a more versatile and functional form—its wheels could rise or lower on either side, and the rear could open at any time.

According to the director, this was Hengzheng Group’s soon-to-be-released new vehicle, a long-developed secret weapon that surpassed the performance of most tractors worldwide. Now that this secret weapon was about to hit the market, it would elevate agricultural development to new heights.

When she heard Little Blue’s price, Qiao Huihui took a deep breath.

The world suddenly felt surreal.

Recalling what she’d learned about rural life, she couldn’t help but ask, “Can farmers really afford such an expensive vehicle?”

It wasn’t an unreasonable question. Farmers relied on their crops for a living, and they bought tractors and other utility vehicles to aid their work. But if the tool cost more than the eventual harvest, with income failing to cover expenses, who would buy it?

The director smiled mysteriously. “This vehicle is specifically targeted at mid-to-high-end large farms. Plus, there are government subsidies—rest assured, it’ll sell.”

Mid-to-high-end?

So Little Blue was destined to become the Lamborghini of tractors?

Once she grasped the full context, Qiao Huihui could finally focus on the shoot.

Following the director’s instructions, she jumped out of the vehicle, knelt on the ground, and after a long pause, slowly raised her head, her icy gaze fixed on the camera.

She was well aware that her acting skills had many shortcomings, but there was no quick fix to improve them. This was the best she could do for now. Fortunately, this commercial didn’t require particularly outstanding acting—its main focus was on special effects, so the director was already quite satisfied.

As everyone knew, domestic productions were notorious for their cheap special effects. Nowadays, whenever there was a fantasy or sci-fi film that relied heavily on CGI, actors had to think twice—or even thrice—before accepting the role.

But Qiao Huihui had no such worries. Just considering the cost of the car alone, let alone the extravagance of Hengzheng Group, it was absolutely impossible for them to cut corners and compromise their new product for the sake of saving a little money.

After a whole day of being directed to jump around, Qiao Huihui’s initial curiosity about filming her first commercial had long since turned into numbness. Thankfully, the director was quite pleased with her and let her pass after just a few takes.

With a few final shots to wrap up, her day’s work was finally over.

Meanwhile, in another province far away, Yang Qingqing had also finished her busy work and returned to her long-neglected home.

Tossing aside her suitcase and kicking off her shoes, she flopped straight onto the soft sofa.

The poised image of a white-collar elite was long gone, replaced by sheer exhaustion and the look of someone who had given up on life.

“Ah—I’m so tired!”

She let out a long sigh and grabbed her phone.

She had been on a business trip for the past few days, buried in work from dawn till dusk. By the time she got back to the hotel each night, she didn’t even have the energy to shower, collapsing into bed almost immediately.

She hadn’t even had time to keep up with her favorite idol.

Now that she was finally free from the grind, she planned to catch up on all the updates she’d missed and indulge in some stress relief by watching her little sweetheart.

“Huh? The latest episode of We Love Farming is out?”

Muttering to herself, she scrolled through her phone and, upon seeing the notification, clicked into the video without hesitation.

Following the usual routine, she turned on the comments and settled comfortably into the sofa to watch.

The episode opened with the girls laughing and chatting in the car. Seeing the lively and adorable Qiao Huihui instantly lifted Yang Qingqing’s spirits.

But when she glanced at the comments, her brows furrowed again.

Everyone else is having fun together, but Shen Nanqing is just sitting stiffly in the back. If she can’t fit in, she shouldn’t have debuted in a group—just drop out already.

Pumpkin fans, stop spamming! Your idol’s low EQ is confirmed. Qiao Huihui is already the group’s darling, yet Shen Nanqing is still putting on this aloof act. Even casual viewers think Qiao Huihui is more likable.

Sure enough, the once-harmonious comments had devolved into a war of words between the two fanbases.

Yang Qingqing wasn’t defending Shen Nanqing—after all, as a devoted fan of Qiao Huihui, she couldn’t stand to see her darling wronged and genuinely didn’t have a good impression of Shen Nanqing.

But such heated arguments from irrational fans could easily breed resentment. No matter which side “won” the debate, both idols would end up being disliked from the constant bickering.

After all, the show wasn’t just about those two—there were other contestants too. Fans who had tuned in to admire their idols’ beauty would surely have their mood ruined by the sudden flood of negativity.

Fortunately, the storm passed as quickly as it had come. The majority of fans from both sides were rational, and under their guidance—through persuasion, reporting, and apologies—the comment section soon returned to peace.

The camera shifted to a rural path, and Qiao Huihui’s words tugged at everyone’s heartstrings.

“Growing up in the countryside, I’m used to it.” Though the sentence was simple, when fans delved into the years behind those words, they couldn’t help but imagine what hardships their idol must have endured.

Fans flooded the screen with comments.

Piano Princess Qiao Huihui / Scholarly Genius from Humble Beginnings Qiao Huihui / Dance Prodigy Qiao Huihui / Soft and Sweet Qiao Huihui / Adorable Group Darling Qiao Huihui / Peerless Beauty Qiao Huihui!

Ahhhh Mommy loves you, my little angel will never suffer again!

Go, Huihui! You must debut!

Normally, whenever the term “scholarly genius” was mentioned, Xiao Ninglu’s fans would be the first to jump in—boasting about their idol’s achievements while subtly putting others down.

But this time, her fans didn’t dare utter a word.

The scene changed again as Zhao Xining and the other regular guests received a notice from the production team. Li Sheng read it aloud—

“Today, a few guests will be visiting—a group of lively and adorable little sisters. Please welcome them warmly, ‘seniors.'”

Zhao Xining’s eyes widened. “Girls?!”

Li Sheng laughed and patted his head. “Look at you, so hopeless! Don’t scare them later.”

Zhao Xining pouted but nodded obediently.

Though everyone knew their reactions were mostly scripted, the audience still burst into laughter, filling the screen with “LOLs.”

The girls didn’t disappoint their fans either—skilled cooks, Xia Niao causing chaos while chasing chickens, the quiet but efficient firewood-splitting duo Shen Nanqing and Jian Luobai, and Le Xingshan, who ended up falling into a muddy paddy while planting rice. The viewers were thoroughly entertained.

The highlight, of course, was Qiao Huihui’s epic struggle with a pig. Anticipating the audience’s reaction, the production team added exaggerated text effects and a comedic montage set to music.

As the contestants in the courtyard laughed, so did the viewers at home.

Three days of footage were condensed into two hours, fast-forwarding to the group’s trip to town for supplies.

Originally, this segment wouldn’t have stood out, but due to a robbery incident, the production team decided to include it.

The camera captured Shu Bailian’s bag being snatched, followed by Jian Luobai leaping into action with a flying kick—then the screen abruptly cut to black.

Fans, tense with excitement, frowned in frustration. It was like a cliffhanger at the climax of a novel, leaving them hanging.

Luckily, before the audience could get too upset, an explanation appeared on screen:

“Due to privacy protection requirements from law enforcement, further footage cannot be shown. The perpetrator has been apprehended, and all participants are safe. Thank you for your understanding!”

Fans breathed a collective sigh of relief, followed by an explosion of comments.

Jian Luobai is amazing!

Coach, I want to learn martial arts too!

Mom, that cool sister can fly!

So cool, I’m switching fandoms immediately!

After this intense moment, the scene transitioned to the group enjoying dinner.

Xiao Ninglu’s blatantly provocative words made many frown. Jian Luobai, being rather dense, didn’t catch the underlying meaning, but Shu Bailian clapped back with her own brand of bitchy charm, changing many people’s opinions of her.

Ah…how subtle. I think I’m starting to like this little green tea.

Shu Bailian knows how to return a favor. Jian Luobai helped her once, and now she’s immediately returning the gesture.

Saying the bitchiest things to roast the most annoying people—hahaha this setup is strangely satisfying.

Is this a massive case of “love what you once hated”?