It turned out that the branch member was back to his mischievous ways after the effects of the medicine had waned, and the wounds on his body were miraculously tended to by AI.
Caught in the looming shadow of his imminent demise, he hatched a desperate plan — pin the blame on the unsuspecting rabbit. As he toyed with the notion that the rabbit might be a pawn in a larger scheme, he could not refrain from mulling over the catastrophic consequences if the real target was, in fact, the entire Cai family.
Convinced by his words, the members of the Cai family wasted no time and swiftly dispatched someone to capture the rabbit.
With Hu Xiao called away by his phony husband, Jing Xi was now left all alone.
As System assessed the scene, it nervously advised, “You are about to become an assistant, so exercise some self-restraint! There are plenty of big shots on this spaceship, so what are we going to do if the ones you happen to offend make things difficult for Hu Xiao in the future?”
Jing Xi countered, “I know. Seriously, do you think I’d start a game of chase with them?”
System questioned, “Do you not want to, though?”
Jing Xi confessed, “Well, maybe just a smidge.”
System adamantly declared, “Absolutely not!”
With a nonchalant remark, Jing Xi not only became quite cooperative throughout the entire process but also strolled alongside them to the break room. “Mind if I call my nephew so he knows where I am?”
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“Tlal’p bkp rwanbypl alnsae qsa vbl xleknkdl, yde vblpl yal vbl nbyv zstp oblal bl yde bkp qakldep ekpnwpple vblka rzydp vs vyatlv xl.” Kkdt Dk wdhlkzle lynb esnwxldv clqsal plvvzkdt kdvs y nbyka zygkzu. “Rv’p yzz aktbv blal, ps ts yblye, vyjl y zssj qsa uswaplzhlp.”
The person in charge and the branch member were left speechless, stunned by the unfolding events.
A hefty silence fell on the room, pregnant with tension. In an instant, the branch member’s hand slammed onto the table, his voice quivering with intensity, “Nonsense! You must have planned this all along, haven’t you? Out with it! Who sent you here?”
The moment the words left his mouth, the door opened with a click and in strolled Duan Chi. Unfazed by the curious glances around the room, he made his way to the rabbit’s side and whispered, “Second Uncle.”
The branch member and the person in charge were struck dumb by the two words. ‘Wait, hold on. What did you just call him?’
Duan Chi’s gaze swept across the holographic screen in the air, quickly assimilating every detail. Without a second thought, he turned to the person in charge and declared, “We’ve got to alert the police about this.”
In a blink of an eye, the branch member’s countenance had taken on a ghostly pallor and hastily surrendered with tearful apologies.
Unquestionably, the uncle and nephew paid no heed to him and left the matter to the assistant’s capable hands. Only then did they take their leave together.
Watching their receding silhouette, the assistant could not help but wonder, ‘Have you forgotten Yi Zhou, Boss? Are you really his nephew?’
Once the self-proclaimed nephew, Duan Chi, snagged a guest room from them, he breezed in with the rabbit in tow. Safely ensconced behind the firmly shut door, he could finally breathe easy, free from the worry of unwanted interruptions.
He filled two glasses with the rich hues of red wine and handed one to the other. “So, what’s your real name?”
Jing Xi answered truthfully, “Jing Xi. Jing1 景 (jǐng) as in scenery2 风景 (fēng jǐng) , and Xi3 西 (xī) as in things4 东西 (dōng xī) .”
After a brief pause, Duan Chi questioned, “Surprise5 Much like the previous chapter, the author has added yet another homophone.
In this case, the MC’s name is 景西 (jǐng xī), which sounds similar to 惊喜 (jīng xǐ).
景西 (jǐng xī): Here, 景 (jǐng) typically refers to “scenery” or “views” and 西 (xī) means “west” in this context.
惊喜 (jīng xǐ): This phrase generally means “a pleasant surprise or something that brings joy unexpectedly.” ?”
Still, a spark of amusement danced across Jing Xi’s face at his question.
After all, his name was derived from the word “Surprise,” as his parents believed him to be a delightful gift from above. Yet, it was a shame that beautiful love was often short-lived. After their marriage fell apart, he soon became an object of disdain, forsaken by those who once embraced him.
Nevertheless, a twist of fate led him to the Rebirth Department, where he fearlessly undertook countless missions. With each passing year, he evolved into an unexpected enigma, leaving folks either in admiration or skepticism.
He lifted the wine glass from Duan Chi’s hand and flashed a charismatic smile. “Yeah, it is.”
Duan Chi cast a quick gaze in his direction and playfully ruffled his hair. “Is there anything that you can share with me?”
Jing Xi replied, “I wish for Hu Xiao to become a film emperor with his own talent.”
Duan Chi prodded, “And then?”
Jing Xi maintained, “Well, that’s it.”
Duan Chi pressed, “Won’t you tell me your reason for wanting him to become a film emperor?”
Jing Xi declared, “It’s because he’s worthy, and the audience deserves a spectacular film emperor.”
As soon as the words reached Duan Chi’s ears, he sensed there was no use delving deeper. Determined not to waste their precious time together, he steered the conversation through a myriad of topics until the spacecraft hovered near docking. Only then did he decide to pose a meaningful question, “Where’s Yi Zhou’s body?”
Jing Xi divulged, “I’ve got him stashed away safely. If you wish to see him, I can always swap bodies when I’ve got a moment to spare.”
Duan Chi’s brows knotted with concern. “Is that safe?”
Jing Xi winked, “Yes, and it doesn’t hurt either.”
Duan Chi queried, “What about the one before?”
Jing Xi explained, “He’s not dead. After getting his consent, we’ve sent his soul on an adventure elsewhere.”
With a sly look, he pressed a finger to his lips. “Welp, that’s all the deets you’re getting out of me for now.”
System wailed, “Haven’t you said enough already?”
Jing Xi offered a reassuring smile as he comforted, “It won’t make a difference since he’s already onto the soul refraction.”
Sure enough, Duan Chi refrained from pressing further, and instead, he joined Jing Xi in his search for Hu Xiao. As they parted ways, his gaze lingered on Jing Xi, adding a touch of mystery to their farewell.
Noticing his prompt acceptance, the assistant heaved a sigh of relief. It turned out that Jing Xi was indeed his boss’ uncle, and it was Young Master Zhou who had a special place in his boss’ heart!
As for “Young Master Zhou,” he handed in his resignation to the mercenary group. From that moment forward, he commenced his employment under Hu Xiao.
In just three days, Hu Xiao meticulously reviewed several project proposals, had thoughtful discussions with the rabbit, and ultimately decided to sign the contract with Silver Fort.
At the same time, another renowned entertainment company unveiled a new lineup of artists with Hu Che at the forefront.
Jing Xi remarked, “Well, color me surprised! I wouldn’t have thought that I’d encounter scums in showbiz too!”
System chuckled, “Of course! These siblings initially started off with a rivalry so intense that they were practically out to tear each other apart. In the original storyline, Hu Che entered the company first, and his career flourished, while throwing shade at Hu Xiao at every turn. Now that Hu Xiao has signed with Silver Fort, he should not face any more setbacks.”
Before long, it was irrefutably proven to be the case.
After signing with Silver Fort, Hu Xiao swiftly landed an audition, where he crossed paths with the newcomer, Hu Che, right on the set. This unexpected encounter on set was something that did not occur in the original storyline.
Another notable difference was that Hu Che, perhaps spurred by Jing Xi’s taunts, chose to forgo his real name and use Hu Mei as his stage name.
Jing Xi’s eyes twinkled as he took in the impeccably dressed Hu Che. “You’ve truly nailed it with that name, Brother Che.”
Hu Che looked askance at him, pondering what other extravagant words he could conjure up.
His name exuded a distinctive charm and was also homophones of “hu mei6 Hu Che’s stage name – 狐每 (hú měi) sounds like 狐美 (hú měi), but has different meanings.
狐每 (hú měi): Here, 狐 (hú) means “fox” and 每 (měi) means “every” or “each” in this context.
狐美 (hú měi): Here, 狐 (hú) means “fox” and 美 (měi) means “beautiful.” ,” “hu mei7 Hu Che’s stage name – 狐每 (hú měi) also sounds like 狐魅 (hú mèi), but have different meanings.
狐每 (hú měi): Here, 狐 (hú) means “fox” and 每 (měi) means “every” or “each” in this context.
狐魅 (hú mèi): Here, 狐 (hú) means “fox,” and 魅 (mèi) means “charming,” “enchanting,” or “bewitching” in this context. ,” and the like. Whichever way you look at it, the name was a perfect fit for him.
Jing Xi added, “This name is absolutely perfect for the glitz and glamor of showbiz!”
Hu Che finally cracked a smile and quipped, “Is your brain functioning again?”
Jing Xi shot back, “My brain’s always working properly. Geez, can’t you let a man speak the truth when the name sounds so fab?”
Before Jing Xi’s voice had completely faded away, a subtle smirk curved at the corner of Hu Che’s lips. Just as he was about to condescendingly offer Jing Xi the opportunity to be his assistant, Jing Xi caught him off guard with yet another unexpected remark.
“Come now, listen to this name of yours, Hu Mei! The more you hear it, the more it sounds like your career will go downhill, no matter how hard you work at it8 His stage name, 狐每 (hú měi), sounds like 糊没 (hú méi).
In this context, the author further elaborates that 糊没 (hú méi) metaphorically means 糊着糊着就没了(húzhe húzhe jiù méi le), conveying the idea that if Hu Che continues handling his job in a muddled or careless way, it will gradually fade away or disappear.
In essence, the author uses the homophonic relationship between “狐每” and “糊没” to create a wordplay that symbolically represents the potential consequences of Hu Che’s actions in his job. It suggests that his negligence or incompetence may lead to the gradual vanishing of his career. ,” Jing Xi commented, “Just hearing it, you’d think it practically screams ‘showbiz.’ So, who’s the genius behind this masterpiece?”
“…” In a split second, his remark left Hu Che bereft of speech.
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