As he stared at the person before him, a torrent of questions flooded his mind — Is this really that string of data? It unmistakably belongs to the Rebirth Department, so why is it here? Could it be tied to the Transmigration Department’s collapse? And what had transpired between them back in the Rebirth Department? Was it a betrayal, or… were they once in a relationship?
Only after listening to their back-and-forth cryptic conversation did System detect the issue. “So, you’re admitting it now?”
Jing Xi jolted back to the present. “What choice do I have?”
System countered, “It is not like he has any evidence.”
Jing Xi grinned, “Just wait until he finds out I’ve become Hu Xiao’s bodyguard. Do you think Duan Chi’ll be jealous and go all-out against him?”
System stuttered, “Th-that’s possible… Oh, look! Here comes Hu Xiao now.”
Whenever it entered a new storyline, it would pay meticulous attention to the main leads. Hence, System caught sight of Hu Xiao heading for the balcony.
Before the sound of its voice could fade, Jing Xi held his breath for a brief moment. Suddenly, a creaking noise filled the air as the door swung open, and he was the first to whip his head around.
From Hu Xiao’s line of sight, Jing Xi just happened to be concealing Duan Chi, who was behind him, from view.
The moment Hu Xiao walked in, he caught sight of Jing Xi, and a mischievous grin spread across his face. “I purposely refrained from reaching out just to see if we were meant to be. It turns out destiny still insists that I surrender myself to you…”
Mid-stride, he caught a whiff of another individual’s scent, which seemed oddly familiar. After taking a few steps, he met with none other than Duan Chi’s icy gaze.
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System was momentarily taken aback as it recognized the undeniable logic of the remark. “Yes, you are right!”
With a sense of assurance, Jing Xi settled in his mind to solidify his plan and eagerly inquired, “Is your company still actively recruiting artists? Your brother’s keen on entering the entertainment industry.”
Duan Chi replied, “I’ll look into it for you. By the way, would you be interested in joining as well, Second Uncle?”
Jing Xi declined, “Nah, I’m not interested. I’ll just become his assistant and bodyguard instead.”
With a subtle narrowing of his eyes, Duan Chi’s expression subtly shifted, indicating a mild resistance to the idea. However, deep down, he could not ignore the fact that this might be something his darling was involved in. With a resigned sigh, he acquiesced, “Alright, I’ll take care of it.”
A sense of incredulity washed over Hu Xiao, leaving him momentarily speechless by the astonishing turn of events.
After all, the entertainment company under Silver Fort stood as a prominent force in the industry. Securing a contract with them would undeniably be a dream come true for him.
Even after being struck silly by this pie falling from the sky, he still managed to maintain his composure and stated calmly, “Hold on, I shouldn’t be making such a major decision on my own. Let me call my ‘husband’ so we can discuss it together.”
As he said so, he rose from his seat and stepped outside. Taking a deep breath, he let the unruly wind tousle his hair as he searched for his phony husband, almost as if seeking confirmation that what had transpired was indeed real.
Hence, the phony husband cast a fleeting glance in his direction and reached out to give him a good pinch.
Hu Xiao let out a yelp and swiftly seized the offending hand before launching into a detailed account of the entire incident, ensuring not to omit the mention of that accursed “Second Uncle.”
While he possessed the ability to make the decision on his own, the sheer incredibility of it all prompted him to consider involving another individual to share his astonishment.
However, the phony husband pierced him with an unwavering, silent stare that seemed to stretch on endlessly. Finally breaking the silence, he quirked an eyebrow and interrogated, “Are you drunk or high on something?”
Hu Xiao insisted, “I’m telling the truth! C’mon, they’re waiting for us!”
Since he had entrusted the task of signing with an entertainment company to his phony husband, the latter was busy reaching out to potential ones. However, none of them even could hold a candle to the sheer brilliance of Silver Fort.
With that in mind, the both of them shared a meaningful glance before turning back.
Right then, the two individuals on the balcony were scrutinizing Jing Xi’s new identity.
Jing Xi underwent a profound transformation, adopting an entirely new race. Apart from his heightened sense of hearing and smell, he remained unaware of anything else.
Duan Chi pondered, “You’ve no idea how to change your ears, huh?”
Jing Xi answered, “Yep.”
Duan Chi suggested, “Want me to teach you?”
Jing Xi declined, “Nah, I’ll pass.”
Duan Chi persuaded, “Don’t you want to see what the lop-eared rabbit’s ears look like?”
Jing Xi briefly held back but eventually gave in to the temptation.
As expected, the inherently intelligent Jing Xi swiftly assimilated Duan Chi’s explanation and transformed his ears in the blink of an eye.
Instantly, Duan Chi cast a discerning gaze his way, catching sight of those endearingly long drooping ears that added an irresistibly adorable touch to Jing Xi’s rabbit-like innocence. Unable to resist the urge, Duan Chi could not help but extend his hand toward him.
Sensing the impending pinch, Jing Xi hastily dodged it and criticized, “Don’t you know you can’t go around touching a rabbit’s ears?”
Duan Chi grinned, “I do, but I just want to touch them a few times.”
Upon hearing that, Jing Xi defiantly balked at playing along and wanted to revert his ears. However, it was at that very moment that he came to realize something — he had no clue how!
Consequently, he silently berated himself for the oversight and had no other choice but to rise to his feet to create some distance.
However, Duan Chi was not about to let him slip away that easily, so he relentlessly pursued Jing Xi.
The balcony proved too cramped for a game of cat and mouse, as Jing Xi soon found himself swiftly cornered against the wall.
With a subtle creak, the glass door swung open.
In walked the superficial couple, and as their eyes lifted, they caught CEO Duan in an ambiguous moment — he had someone pressed against the wall while his fingers gently caressed their ear.
“…” The flabbergasted couple exclaimed inwardly, ‘This is definitely not what one would consider a typical uncle-nephew relationship!’
At the sound of the commotion, Duan Chi instinctively took a protective half a step forward to shield the person behind him, concealing them from the intense gaze of the two intruders.
Yet, the furry sensation and warmth lingered on his fingers awakened a delicate and elusive emotion that blossomed deep within his heart. In a split second, the bracelet on his wrist erupted into an ear-splitting shriek that was almost enough to shatter the very roof above him.
“…” Seeing how things had unfolded, the superficial couple could not help but inwardly exclaim, ‘F*ck!’
At that moment, the gears of Hu Xiao’s mind whirred and spun with lightning speed, processing the unfolding events with an almost frenetic intensity.
Duan Chi’s bracelet remained silent during his initial encounter with the rabbit, his conversation with the rabbit on the balcony, his gentle petting of the rabbit’s ears moments ago, or even when Duan Chi caught sight of himself. Not a single ring disturbed the air.
That left only one person remaining… His gaze fell upon his phony husband, a mix of shock and disbelief etched across his face.
“…” The phony husband pondered, ‘Why are you staring at me? What does it have to do with me?’
Only after completing this thought in his mind did a certain possibility belatedly dawn on him. Without uttering a single word, he cast a contemplative glance at Duan Chi before swiftly turning on his heels and making his way out. With a resounding bang, the door slammed shut behind them.
Upon witnessing that, Duan Chi and Jing Xi were left utterly dumbfounded.
Love their hilarious dynamic every time