What Should I Do if My Best Friend Is a Green Tea? [Transmigrated Into a Book]

A meal left Ye Luoyi utterly exhausted.

When they left the small restaurant, her face was dark, and only when the camera was pointed at her did Ye Luoyi force a faint smile.

Unfortunately, Su Lingling, who seemed to lack any sense of tact, asked her in front of the camera, "Yiyi, how are you feeling now? If you're still not feeling well, we can skip the afternoon check-ins and see a doctor instead?"

Ye Luoyi internally screamed: I’m fine! I’m okay! Can you just shut up!

"I'm fine," Ye Luoyi said gently. "Lingling, I know you're concerned about me, but that really was just the sound of the chair~"

She emphasized this point once more to the camera.

The afternoon livestream was still going on, but Ye Luoyi felt uncertain.

She had joined this variety show to boost her popularity, not to ruin her image and become a laughingstock!

If her livestream didn’t top the popularity charts, what was the point of her even being on this show?

Ye Luoyi pondered her travel plans. Her itinerary wasn’t exactly mainstream, and in the afternoon, she and Su Lingling were scheduled to visit some lesser-known attractions in Li City. The results were likely to be similar to the morning’s activities.

In other words, her popularity would likely remain in second place, and that was the best she could hope for.

She could, of course, follow Zhou Qingyu’s lead and organize a giveaway, but flaunting wealth wasn’t part of Ye Luoyi’s persona. Moreover, Zhou Qingyu happened to be shopping at a mall, which provided the perfect opportunity for such a stunt. Ye Luoyi’s schedule didn’t offer the same chance.

Ye Luoyi was starting to feel stuck.

Uniqueness and rarity were key to attracting more viewers, but she couldn’t stray too far from her established image.

As she was deep in thought, a truck loaded with beer passed by.

Ye Luoyi’s eyes immediately lit up.

Pei Yubai had once taken her to a local winery in Li City. The winery belonged to Pei Yubai, and he had told her she could visit anytime she wanted.

This was exactly the kind of unique, off-the-beaten-path location she had in mind!

The winery had a rich history and deep cultural significance, easily rivaling Zhou Qingyu’s stretch limousine. Plus, having a friend who owned such an impressive winery could also reinforce her image as a wealthy second-generation heiress.

Su Lingling flipped through Ye Luoyi’s prepared itinerary. "Yiyi, according to the plan, our next stop is a small ceramics shop five subway stations away..."

"Lingling, let’s change the plan for the afternoon!" Ye Luoyi interrupted Su Lingling.

Su Lingling was taken aback. "Huh? Where are we going instead?"

Ye Luoyi smiled. "I have a friend who owns a winery in the outskirts of Li City. Let’s go visit the winery~"

【A winery! That sounds so interesting!】

【Wow! Owning a winery… that must mean they’re incredibly wealthy! Is Ye Luoyi’s friend a rich heiress?】

【I have to think twice before buying a single bottle of wine, and they own an entire winery! The disparity in this world is unreal!】

The winery was located in the suburbs, and since there was no direct subway route, Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling decided to take a taxi.

They were delayed for a few minutes due to a language barrier, but fortunately, translation apps on their phones quickly resolved the issue. The taxi driver took them to the winery.

As they arrived at the entrance, they were greeted by a grand, historic castle gate. The weathered marks on the gate spoke of its glorious past, and tall wrought-iron fences kept curious onlookers at bay.

Through the intricate iron fence, they could see lush greenery inside the estate, with dense foliage swaying gently in the breeze.

The entrance didn’t reveal the full extent of the estate, but Su Lingling checked her phone’s map and realized the winery was so large that it would take an entire day to explore.

Ye Luoyi approached the winery gate and used her translation app to communicate with the security guard. "Hello, I’m a friend of Pei Yubai. I visited here with him last year. May I tour the winery today?"

The guard looked confused and said he needed to consult the head of security.

Soon, Adrian, the head of security, arrived. Recognizing Ye Luoyi, he immediately greeted her in broken English. "Miss Ye! Welcome, welcome!"

Adrian had also been the one to receive them during Ye Luoyi’s previous visit with Pei Yubai, so she felt a sense of familiarity seeing him again.

"Adrian, it’s been a while~"

They shook hands, and Adrian glanced around Ye Luoyi. "Pei isn’t with you?"

Ye Luoyi replied, "It’s just me and my friend this time. I’m in Li City filming a show and wanted to take my livestream audience on a tour of the winery."

Adrian nodded. "Pei is the owner of this winery, and as his friend, you’re naturally an honored guest. Please, come in!"

Adrian instructed the guard to open the gate and invited Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling inside.

Su Lingling nudged Ye Luoyi and whispered excitedly, "Pei? As in, Pei Yubai, the second son of the Pei family?"

Ye Luoyi blushed and nodded. "Yes."

Su Lingling grinned like a fangirl. "What do you mean ‘just a friend’? You and Pei Yubai are practically inseparable!"

Ye Luoyi’s face turned even redder. "We really are just friends~"

【I translated what the foreigner said. It sounded like he mentioned the winery belongs to ‘Pei.’】

【‘Pei’? Pei Yubai? Wow, wow, wow! The ‘Bai-Yi’ ship is real!】

【Even though Pei Yubai isn’t on the show, I’m still shipping them!】

【What a fairy-tale romance! A young, successful CEO and a sweet, charming actress! Are there any fanfics about them? I need more!】

Thanks to Ye Luoyi’s last-minute decision to visit the winery, the popularity of her livestream surged.

Not only was the winery a rare sight, but the connection between Ye Luoyi and Pei Yubai also played a significant role. Ye Luoyi had risen to fame largely due to her rumored relationship with Pei Yubai, and her fanbase was heavily populated by shippers.

Since Pei Yubai wasn’t a celebrity but the CEO of Tianhui Entertainment, there was no competition between solo fans. Fans who shipped the couple naturally became Ye Luoyi’s supporters.

Seeing Ye Luoyi visit Pei Yubai’s winery was like watching them sprinkle sugar from afar.

Many of Ye Luoyi’s fans began pulling viewers from Zhou Qingyu’s livestream—

【Zhou’s livestream is so boring. Ye Luoyi’s is way more interesting!】

【At best, Zhou is giving away two or three bags, and the chances of winning are lower than hitting the lottery. Might as well watch Ye Luoyi tour a winery!】

【A winery is way more exciting than some random dessert place, right?】

In no time, Ye Luoyi’s livestream reclaimed the top spot.

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After finishing their desserts, Yan Xi and Zhou Qingyu left the mall.

Having walked off their meal, they still had the afternoon ahead of them. Yan Xi hadn’t decided where to go next, so she asked Louis for suggestions. Louis pulled out a pre-prepared brochure and began explaining the options to them.

Louis was very reliable. His brochure not only introduced the attractions in Li City but also thoughtfully included the approximate walking time and activity level for each location.

For example, places like Disneyland had high activity levels and required a lot of energy. Activities like hiking and skiing were also high-intensity and physically demanding.

On the other hand, visiting art exhibitions, prestigious universities, or attending yacht parties were low-intensity activities.

【Please share Louis’s travel guide!】

【I really need a guide like this! High-intensity trips aren’t for lazy people like me!】

【Travel agencies often pack high-intensity activities together. They should really take notes from Louis’s travel guide!】

As Louis introduced suitable activities for the afternoon, the system chimed in Yan Xi’s mind: 【Host! Trouble! Ye Luoyi’s livestream has surpassed ours in popularity!】

Yan Xi knew that lingering in the mall for desserts would lower their livestream’s popularity, but she was certain Ye Luoyi’s route shouldn’t have outperformed theirs.

The system explained: 【Ye Luoyi noticed her livestream wasn’t as popular as yours, so she changed her plans and took Su Lingling to a winery!】

Yan Xi suddenly understood. That explained why Ye Luoyi’s livestream had gained traction. Ye Luoyi was already more famous than Zhou Qingyu, and a winery sounded far more interesting than shopping and eating desserts.

"Is Ye Luoyi’s family that wealthy?" Yan Xi asked. "Do they really own a winery in Li City?"

The system blinked its round, glowing eyes: 【That winery doesn’t belong to Ye Luoyi. It’s Zhou Qingyu’s!】

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Ye Luoyi called Pei Yubai.

Many netizens were shipping her and Pei Yubai, believing they were a perfect match. Ye Luoyi could also sense Pei Yubai’s feelings for her—a hazy, romantic atmosphere, like a room filled with pink bubbles, just waiting for someone to break the surface.

Ye Luoyi didn’t break through the thin layer of pretense between them. After all, men are most attentive when they’re pursuing a woman. Once they’re together, it’s rare for them to be as dedicated as they were during the chase.

Ye Luoyi was still enjoying the process of being pursued. This didn’t stop her from continuing to market her "CP" with Pei Yubai online, nor did it stop Pei Yubai from continuing to treat her well.

However, since she wasn’t officially his girlfriend, she still needed to maintain some formal courtesy. So, Ye Luoyi called Pei Yubai to inform him that she had arrived at his winery.

Last time he brought her here, didn’t he say that what was his was hers? She could come anytime she wanted!

When Pei Yubai learned that Ye Luoyi was at the winery, his smiling expression faltered for a moment, though Ye Luoyi on the other end of the phone didn’t notice.

He didn’t tell Ye Luoyi that the winery actually belonged to Zhou Qingyu.

The winery had been a birthday gift to Zhou Qingyu when she turned sixteen, but Zhou Qingyu had no interest in wine. She preferred luxury items like jewelry and designer bags, so the winery became just one of the many properties under her name, and she hadn’t visited it since she was sixteen.

Last year, there was an incident at the winery, and Pei Yubai happened to be in Li City at the time. Zhou Qingyu entrusted him to manage the winery on her behalf.

To make things easier for Pei Yubai, Zhou Qingyu told the winery’s old butler that Pei Yubai was her fiancé, effectively making him the owner of the winery.

After all, the Pei and Zhou families were planning to arrange a marriage between them, so Zhou Qingyu’s words weren’t entirely false.

Thus, when Pei Yubai brought Ye Luoyi to visit the winery, his pride got the better of him, and he also told Ye Luoyi that the winery was his.

Ye Luoyi naturally assumed it was a property given to Pei Yubai by the Pei family.

—After all, a illegitimate child of the Pei family wouldn’t be given a winery, but the second son of the Pei family certainly could.

The fact that Pei Yubai was an illegitimate child was something even Zhou Qingyu didn’t know, let alone Ye Luoyi.

Pei Yubai had considered the possibility that Ye Luoyi might visit the winery again, but he hadn’t expected her to go during the filming of the show. In the travel itinerary they had prepared for her, the winery wasn’t even included.

“Yubai? Yubai?” Ye Luoyi noticed Pei Yubai’s distraction and called out to him twice, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance. “Did me coming to the winery cause you any trouble?”

“Of course not!” Pei Yubai snapped out of his thoughts. There were so many wineries in Li City, and Zhou Qingyu had so many properties under her name. As long as she didn’t watch the show, she wouldn’t know that Ye Luoyi had visited her winery.

Even if she did watch the show, she probably wouldn’t recognize it, given that she hadn’t been there in seven years.

In the worst-case scenario, if Zhou Qingyu recognized the winery as hers, he could just coax her. Zhou Qingyu was easy to fool.

“Didn’t I say it before?” Pei Yubai said gently, “What’s mine is yours. You can come anytime you want.”

Ye Luoyi was pleased, a smile tugging at her lips.

They say that where the money is, the love is. Pei Yubai’s care and attention towards her made Ye Luoyi feel cherished.

The old butler, who had been with the winery since before Zhou Qingyu’s father bought it, was taking a nap in the cellar and wasn’t around.

Pei Yubai called Adrian and instructed him to treat Ye Luoyi well, just as he would treat him.

Adrian led Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling to the castle within the winery, passing rows of wine racks filled with bottles from different vintages.

When they reached the second-floor terrace, a small, elegantly set table awaited them. Adrian invited the two to sit and had the staff bring out several bottles of classic wines for them to taste.

Sitting on the high terrace, a cool breeze brushed past them, and their eyes were met with lush greenery and the vibrant grapes in the distance.

Adrian, being the head of security, wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about wine, but the staff were. They enthusiastically introduced the various wines in the winery to the two women.

“How many bottles are stored here?” Su Lingling asked Adrian.

“Around ten thousand, but the old butler would know the exact number,” Adrian replied respectfully. “We supply to France, the United States, China, and many other countries. The quality of our wines is the best, perfect for personal enjoyment or as gifts.”

“As gifts…” A faint glimmer flashed in Ye Luoyi’s eyes.

“Yiyi! Why don’t we do a giveaway too!” Su Lingling eagerly suggested.

After hearing from the PD that Zhou Qingyu’s giveaway had skyrocketed her popularity to the top, Su Lingling had the same idea.

It’s just money, after all. Who isn’t a rich heiress? Who doesn’t have money?

If Zhou Qingyu could give away designer bags and clothes, they could give away wine!

Wine is a solid commodity—perfect for personal consumption, trading, or gifting. It’s much better than Zhou Qingyu’s second-hand bag giveaway!

Ye Luoyi was tempted. At five o’clock, Zhou Qingyu would announce the results of her giveaway, and her livestream’s popularity would surely surge again. Ye Luoyi didn’t want to be overshadowed by Zhou Qingyu.

But Ye Luoyi also felt that using Pei Yubai’s things for a giveaway might not be appropriate. She was worried he might get angry.

Su Lingling, however, was more carefree. “Professionally, Second Young Master Pei is your boss. This giveaway is also promoting you! Personally…”

Su Lingling’s smile deepened. In her eyes, there was no barrier between Ye Luoyi and Pei Yubai. If Pei Yubai wanted to pursue Ye Luoyi, spending a little money was nothing!

The second son of the Pei family could easily spend tens of millions chasing a girl. The wine giveaway would cost at most a few million!

Ye Luoyi thought the same. Since Pei Yubai had said “what’s mine is yours,” she didn’t hold back.

Adrian had the staff bring out wines suitable for the giveaway, and Su Lingling decided on giving away a hundred bottles.

This number was significant—any fewer would make them seem stingy.

Su Lingling leaned closer to Ye Luoyi. “Don’t worry, I told Adrian to choose wines worth around ten thousand yuan. These wines sell for thirty to forty thousand in restaurants, and then double that when sold to customers, so around sixty to seventy thousand. We’ll say they’re worth a hundred thousand per bottle. It sounds impressive, but the actual cost is only around a million!”

A million yuan was just pocket change for the wealthy.

Ye Luoyi, being both a rich heiress and a top actress, didn’t bat an eye at a million. Even if Pei Yubai got upset later, she could just give him the million back.

But Ye Luoyi knew Pei Yubai wouldn’t be angry over a million. He had already invested so many resources in her—he wasn’t a stingy person.

As soon as the giveaway announcement went live, the livestream exploded with excitement—

“A hundred bottles! Yiyi is so generous!”

“This just proves Yiyi is the real rich girl! Can the other side even compare? They’re just giving away second-hand stuff to fool their fans!”

“Zhou, take a good look! Second Young Master Pei loves Yiyi! He’s willing to spend ten million on her for this giveaway. Would he do the same for you? Stop meddling in their relationship!”

“The entertainment industry is so competitive. First, Zhou Qingyu gives away luxury items, now Ye Luoyi gives away wine. I hope we’ll see some celebrities giving away houses next! *laughing emoji*”

“Can I just say… looking at the wines Ye Luoyi wants to give away, they probably cost at most one or two thousand euros…”

Only a handful of viewers recognized the actual price of the wines, but the majority were caught up in the excitement.

As Ye Luoyi had anticipated, the giveaway boosted her livestream’s popularity, leaving Zhou Qingyu in the dust by a wide margin.

This trip to the winery had been the right move!

Adrian opened a few bottles of white wine for the two to taste. Su Lingling, after a few sips, started to feel the effects. “It would be great if the other guests came too. A winery this big is much more fun with more people!”

Ye Luoyi agreed. The breakfast Zhou Qingyu had prepared earlier had left a bad taste in her mouth, making her feel like she owed Zhou Qingyu something. Now it was her turn to shine.

Ye Luoyi proposed to the production team that they invite the other guests to the winery for a gathering and dinner that evening.

Director Yu had no objections. Although the show’s premise was to showcase the travel styles of the four groups, he still hoped they would have moments of interaction and collaboration.

A meetup at Ye Luoyi’s winery was perfect.

Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling were slightly tipsy but still clear-headed. They called the other guests one by one, inviting them to the winery for a small gathering.

Jiang Tao and Xiao Yu, having finished their location scouting for the day, readily accepted the invitation.

Qin Li and Kang Boye, exhausted from a day of non-stop sightseeing, also agreed, especially since Qin Li had always been interested in Ye Luoyi.

Finally, it was Zhou Qingyu and Yan Xi’s turn.

Zhou Qingyu sat in the stretch Lincoln, glancing at the WeChat message from Ye Luoyi. She rolled her eyes disdainfully, "A measly winery? Who doesn’t have a winery? Not going!"

What Ye Luoyi meant, Zhou Qingyu understood perfectly.

Wineries weren’t a rarity in Zhou Qingyu’s eyes. She owned one in Li City and another in Spain. The idea of having dinner with Ye Luoyi just to show off her winery and endure her smug face was something Zhou Qingyu had no interest in.

[Pfft, as if Zhou, the gold-digger, has a winery too!]

[Isn’t it just because you can’t accept that our YiYi is more popular than you? If you’re so capable, why don’t you get a winery too? Oh, wait, I forgot you’re just a sugar baby. Your sugar daddy probably doesn’t even own a winery!]

[The difference between a real rich girl and a fake one is clear. The real one shows off a winery, while the fake one only has some bags and clothes!]

[But don’t forget Zhou Qingyu’s private jet! Ye Luoyi might be a real rich girl, but Zhou Qingyu could be one too!]

[If Zhou was really from a wealthy family, she’d be flaunting it everywhere. Since she’s not, that private jet must belong to her sugar daddy, not her!]

During yesterday’s live stream on the private jet, both Zhou Yanci and Assistant Sun were blurred out. This was at the request of Tianhui Entertainment, as they never disclose the CEO’s itinerary. As a result, no one knew about the relationship between Zhou Qingyu and Zhou Yanci, nor that Zhou Qingyu was the heiress of Zhou Corporation.

Yan Xi’s eyes sparkled with mischief. If Ye Luoyi had stuck to her travel plans, Yan Xi wouldn’t have bothered. But now, Ye Luoyi was using Zhou Qingyu’s winery to boost her live stream popularity, essentially leeching off Zhou Qingyu’s luck.

What if Ye Luoyi’s rising popularity ended up overshadowing Zhou Qingyu?

Yan Xi turned to Zhou Qingyu, "Qingyu, I think wineries are fascinating. I’ve never been to one before!"

"You want to go?" Zhou Qingyu hesitated.

If Yan Xi wanted to go, even though Zhou Qingyu disliked Ye Luoyi, she wouldn’t mind accompanying her.

Yan Xi smiled sweetly, "Yes! I’d love to see how wine is made and what a wine cellar looks like!"

"But I know you don’t like crowded places, right? So let’s not join Ye Luoyi’s gathering. Don’t you have your own winery? We could visit yours instead!"

As a thoughtful best friend, Yan Xi would never force Zhou Qingyu to do something she didn’t want to do. And as a proper, albeit minor, side character, she certainly wouldn’t encourage the female antagonist to confront the female lead.

She just wanted to visit her best friend’s winery!

Zhou Qingyu’s eyes lit up, "You’re right!"

Yan Xi simply wanted to see a winery, and it wasn’t like Ye Luoyi was the only one who owned one. Zhou Qingyu happened to have one in Li City!

Besides, even if she didn’t, she could just buy one on the spot. It wasn’t a big deal.

"Alright, let’s go to my winery then~"

It had been seven years since Zhou Qingyu last visited the winery, and she couldn’t even remember its exact location. Fortunately, Louis was reliable and got the address from Zhou Qingyu’s assistant. The stretch Lincoln headed toward the winery.

[Wow! Zhou Qingyu has her own winery too?]

[I wonder if Zhou Qingyu’s winery is more luxurious than Ye Luoyi’s?]

[Correction: Ye Luoyi’s winery belongs to Pei Yubai, while Zhou Qingyu’s is her own!]

[Let’s not even mention that Zhou’s winery is probably her sugar daddy’s. I’ve already checked Pei Yubai’s winery on Google Maps—it’s the largest in the suburbs of Li City! No matter how much Zhou tries, she can’t compete with YiYi and Pei Yubai!]

[Zhou’s just bluffing! She’ll probably show up with a tiny grapevine and call it a winery!]

An hour later, the stretch Lincoln pulled up at the winery.

By then, the parking lot outside the winery was already filled with vehicles from the production crew. Apart from Zhou Qingyu and Yan Xi, all the other guests had arrived.

Zhou Qingyu stepped out of the Lincoln, puzzled. It had been so long since she last visited that she couldn’t even recall what the winery looked like.

But she was certain it was still under her name—she hadn’t sold it.

So why were there so many cars outside? Was someone hosting an event here?

Strange. As the owner, she wasn’t even here. Who could be using her winery to entertain guests?

The live stream viewers were equally confused—

[Isn’t this Pei Yubai’s winery? Why is Zhou Qingyu here?]

[This is hilarious! After all that bragging, Zhou couldn’t produce her own winery, so she decided to crash YiYi’s instead?]

[She probably wanted to go to her sugar daddy’s winery, but either he doesn’t have one or he refused. So now she’s mooching off YiYi. Fake rich girls will always be fake!]

Yan Xi followed Zhou Qingyu out of the Lincoln and, seeing the situation, deliberately asked, "Qingyu, didn’t we say we were going to your winery? Why are we at Ye Luoyi’s?"

Zhou Qingyu glanced at the cars parked outside, "Good question. I’d also like to know how my winery became Ye Luoyi’s."

Zhou Qingyu even wondered if she had remembered the location wrong. She had just texted her old butler to confirm the address.

The address was correct—this was indeed her winery.

So, the presence of all these cars outside was… intriguing.