Chapter 19
After posting on Weibo, Chi Jing stopped paying attention and focused on eating his already cold breakfast.
Until Lou Yiwen let out an exclamation.
“Jiang Yucheng liked your post?”
Ou’er Bai, munching on sunflower seeds, looked confused. “But wasn’t Jiang out for a run?”
“Yeah.” Lou Yiwen was also puzzled, “He managed to like your post even while out running.”
Ou’er Bai instinctively commented, “It’s true love.”
Chi Jing: ???
He took a bite of the boiled egg while opening Weibo.
The post he had just made was already buried under numerous comments. Surprisingly, there were not many comments criticizing him.
Although he had clarified some points during the live broadcast and Mu Jingshan had provided the school’s handling results to silence public opinion, he had always been on the losing side in the public discourse.
However, the righteous indignation of “justice warriors” was still a minority. Most people were just ordinary onlookers who would not pick sides based on unverified online rumors.
Compared to the comments accusing him, there were more comments on his Weibo post that were difficult to read.
【I’m so in love! Cat-eared Chi Jing is too cute!】
【I’m so in love (action version), finally an idol in the entertainment industry that fits my tastes!】
【Mad, so good-looking, @Nuwa do you have anything to say to me? I need humanitarian compensation】
【Saw that my husband liked it, came here and found out this is my wife?】
【Recommend everyone check out the video on the foreign site! Little Demon Chi Jing DJing and twisting his waist, made me hard as a rock!!!】
【I saw it too! Saved the video secretly, it seems no one has posted that part domestically yet】
【Can’t climb the wall, what video, what video! I also want to see!!! Does anyone have a share? qaq】
【So hot, I even saw his waist indent, looks like it would be great to squeeze in that spot】
【I understand, it really looks like holding his waist and turning over and over, making eyes lose focus】
【Is this a new star in the entertainment industry? I don’t have any impression of him】
【Don’t run away in front! His name is Chi Jing, just entered the industry and is filming a variety show that will air in a few days, don’t miss out, give him a follow!】
【Indeed, beauty is justice. So much black material and still has fans】
【I’m just a passerby, if appreciating photos makes me a fan, then he must have quite a few fans】
【Isn’t it already clarified? Wen Yubai himself spoke up for Chi Jing】
【That’s because our Xiao Bai is kind. Don’t forget Wen Zhentian’s words, after twenty years, his parents said such things. Chi Jing really isn’t a good person】
【What are you arguing about? We’re here to enjoy the little demon’s (GIF)】
【Ah, this twisting waist! So hot!!!】
【What’s going on, why is my wife’s GIF being shown】
【Pour a bucket of cold water to wake you up, this is clearly my wife!】
【Haha, as expected, this society only values looks, such shallow people】
【Cut, if you’re not shallow, then go marry someone poor and ugly, otherwise don’t blame others for being shallow】
【I still believe in Chi Jing. Jiang Yucheng never has a good attitude towards people with questionable character. If Chi Jing had issues, Jiang Yucheng wouldn’t have participated in this variety show】
【Cut it out, don’t make Jiang Yucheng sound like a god】
【He’s like a god. First year out got the Best Actor award, in five years has won all three major acting awards, enjoys international fame, major shareholder in Extreme Entertainment, and seems to have some connections with□□, dominating the entertainment industry】
【Damn, Jiang Yucheng’s account hasn’t followed any other stars except for official endorsements】
【He followed Chi Jing? Is it a one-way follow??? OMG!!!】
【So ship-worthy, but feels like Yujie will go crazy】
【Simply appreciating the beauty, who is Yujie?】
【Jiang Yucheng’s fan nickname, just appreciate the looks and don’t worry about these issues, the fan circles are super chaotic.
Lou Yiwen put her phone down on the dining table, and Chi Jing casually glanced over, seeing that she was also on the comments page of his Weibo.
She said with amazement, “Chi Jing, believe me, you’re definitely going to be famous.”
Ou’er Bai added, “Not only will you be famous, but your fans will be unique. Most fans are girlfriend or mom fans, but you’ve attracted a bunch of husband fans.”
Chi Jing: “What does husband fan mean?”
“It’s fans who see you as their wife and themselves as the husband.”
Chi Jing: ???
The human world is truly eye-opening for a demon.
“Let’s go, finish eating and get in the car. It’s the last day of filming.” Ou’er Bai, also infected by Chi Jing’s sleepiness, stretched lazily. “When we get back, I need a good rest. Once the show airs, I want to show you what I went through yesterday afternoon.”
Speaking of the part-time job from yesterday afternoon, Ou’er Bai began to complain, “I’d rather face black fans on site than do yesterday’s part-time job again!”
Lou Yiwen, equally expressionless, said, “If it weren’t for the cameras, I would have said a few curse words. When we get back, I’m taking a ten-day to two-week break.”
Chi Jing reminded her, “We only have one week before we start filming the next episode.”
Lou Yiwen: “…”
Ou’er Bai: “…”
The complaints in the living room were not concealed, and Lu Tao heard them all.
But he neither got angry nor embarrassed, instead, he grinned smugly and revealed the content for the next episode.
“Don’t worry, the next episode will definitely be—”
Lou Yiwen and Ou’er Bai looked at him with anticipation.
Lu Tao: “Definitely more difficult to endure than this episode. Rest well and recharge for the next one.”
Both of them, who were always mindful of their images, couldn’t help but roll their eyes and got up, heading out of the living room in unison.
Chi Jing, unconcerned, finished his last bite of breakfast, adjusted his hat, and followed them out.
Three days of filming ended, and everyone took different flights back home.
As soon as Chi Jing exited the airport, he ran into Mu Jingshan, whose eyes were red as if he hadn’t slept for several days.
Chi Jing casually opened the front passenger seat and sat down.
Mu Jingshan, with a hoarse voice, asked, “Why are you wearing a hat in this heat?”
Chi Jing couldn’t reveal the real reason. He adjusted the front passenger seat’s mirror and turned to look at Mu Jingshan, “Have you not slept these days?”
Mu Jingshan, breathing heavily, said, “I read the contract. How could I sleep well?”
As the car started and left the airport, he spoke again, “You knew the contract had issues, why did you still…”
“Why still sign?”
He silently nodded.
“Didn’t notice at the time.” Chi Jing casually made up an excuse.
Mu Jingshan scratched his head, “I found the lawyer you mentioned. He said if you want to terminate the contract, it’s best to find a new agency first. It would be better for your future development.”
Chi Jing: “Not in a hurry. Come with me tomorrow to meet someone.”
“Who?”
“You’ll find out when you get there.”
Mu Jingshan was puzzled by what Chi Jing had in mind, but after seeing the exploitative contract, he was unwilling to trust Dragon Phoenix Entertainment any longer.
In a scenic castle in Country F, Tang Shen got out of the car, tossed the car keys to the security guard, and walked straight into the castle’s garden.
The entire garden was filled with red roses, the dark red vividly contrasting with the green vines.
In the middle of the garden was a swing, where a young man with long hair sat.
He walked over and called out, “Dad.”
The young man with long hair opened his eyes, looking even younger than him.
He seemed to have just woken up. Tang Shen stood beside him, shielding him from the glaring sunlight.
“Ah Shen.” Seeing him, the young man smiled gently, “Is work done?”
“Yeah.” Tang Shen waited until the young man adapted to the sunlight and then moved to his back, gently pushing the swing.
“Your father will be back soon. Stay home for lunch today.”
“Okay.”
The castle’s dining table followed the traditional European style, with sunlight streaming onto the cold floor tiles from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
When Tang Shen’s father, Tang Zhengqing, returned, the three of them sat at the dining table, enjoying a quiet family lunch.
Chi Yu ate the small steak that Tang Zhengqing had cut for him and couldn’t help but sigh, “If Chi Jing were here, it would be perfect.”
Both Tang Shen and Tang Zhengqing stopped their actions at the same time.
Tang Zhengqing put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin to gently wipe Chi Yu’s mouth, and comforted him, “By now, he should be nearing his maturity phase.”
Chi Yu replied, “Yes.”
Thinking of Chi Jing, he smiled, his originally doll-like face becoming animated.
He sighed, “According to the spell I cast before leaving, he should be coming back soon.”
Tang Shen: “Dad, you mean Chi Jing will come to our world?”
Chi Yu nodded, “If everything goes well, he should come during the maturity phase.”
“By the way, I should find food for him. Demons need enough food during the maturity phase.”
Tang Zhengqing naturally agreed, “Alright, I’ll have my assistant collect suitable young people.”
Chi Yu: “I wonder what kind of food Chi Jing likes.”
Tang Zhengqing: “Then we’ll collect a few different types.”
Tang Shen suddenly thought of Chi Jing again. He didn’t know the exact characters of his name, but if he had parents, it might just be a coincidence that they looked alike.
Tang Shen: “If Chi Jing comes to the human world, where might he appear?”
“…” Chi Yu looked puzzled, “It seems to be random. I couldn’t control where I landed when I came to the human world.”
Tang Shen paused, then asked, “Does Chi Jing know about us?”
Chi Yu replied, “Ah, he probably doesn’t.”
Tang Shen: “How will he find us?”
He looked at Tang Zhengqing without speaking, but his meaning was clear.
Tang Zhengqing had long been accustomed to his lover’s confusion, but he didn’t know what to say at this moment.
Tang Shen sighed, “Let’s put some information about Dad on public platforms. If Chi Jing can see it, he should be able to find us.”
Chi Yu nodded obediently, excitedly telling Tang Zhengqing, “Then I’ll also prepare a castle for him. He will definitely love the red roses.”
Tang Zhengqing looked at him with affection, agreeing to everything he said.
Tang Shen had long been used to his father and dad’s interaction, lowering his head to continue eating.
Yet his mind kept drifting to the boy he saw in the bar the other day.
Chi Jing…
His heart was filled with questions about him.
He tapped open Chen Guangji’s chat box.
【Tang Shen: Send me the information about the person from the bar】
Before finishing his meal, his phone on the dining table vibrated several times.
【Chen Guangji: Boss, are you asking about Chi Jing?】
【Chen Guangji: Boss, you also think he’s good-looking, right! But I don’t have detailed information. Only know his name is Chi Jing】
【Chen Guangji: He has some issues, which can’t be explained in a few words. I’ll have someone compile a document and send it to you!】