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Feng Yuan had been looking around for someone. But in the end, the person came from outside.
“Yuan Yuan, how did you get here so quickly?”
Yu Yi, who had just walked in from outside, strode over to him in a few steps, bent down, and picked Feng Yuan up.
Wu Jin, who had returned with Yu Yi, placed the items they had purchased in a corner of the living room.
He also came over and gently squeezed Feng Yuan’s little hand.
Feng Yuan was very busy.
After letting Yu Yi kiss his cheek, he eagerly got down to the ground and pulled out gifts from his small backpack.
“Godfather, this one is for you, and this one is for Wu Jin.”
The gifts Feng Yuan brought for his godfather and Wu Jin were local specialties. The edible ones.
After taking out these two items, he pulled out a colorful string.
“This is for the Eggy.”
Since Eggy couldn’t eat anything yet, Feng Yuan had bought him a colorful string that symbolized warding off evil and attracting blessings in the local culture.
When Yu Yi saw the local specialties, he immediately opened them and started eating.
At the sight of the colorful string, he couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Why are you talking about Eggy again?”
Yu Yi said with a smile while eating, “If you want an egg so badly, why not ask your dragon uncles to lay an egg for you? By the way, I’m planning to set up a social gathering for your dragon uncles.”
The gathering Yu Yi mentioned wasn’t a straightforward matchmaking event but rather some parties he could attend.
At these parties, there were plenty of young men and women.
By attending more of these gatherings, the single dragons might just meet someone they click with.
Yu Yi felt that since he and Wu Jin were a pair, it seemed a bit lonely for the other dragons to remain single.
Yu Yi told Feng Yuan about his plan to take the dragons to these gatherings.
Feng Yuan listened, wide-eyed and bewildered.
“Godfather, will you take Yuan Yuan along?”
“If you want to go, I’ll take you. If not, that’s fine, too.”
Yu Yi and Feng Yuan chatted for a while. The big one and the little one are having a lively conversation.
In the end, it was Li Ting who called to hurry Feng Yuan along.
“Yuan Yuan, weren’t you going to bring Uncle a gift? Why haven’t you come yet?”
“Coming, coming! Yuan Yuan is on his way now.”
Feng Yuan answered the phone and didn’t delay any longer.
He lifted the hem of Yu Yi’s shirt, revealing his belly.
“Eggy, big brother is leaving now. Goodbye!”
Feng Yuan kissed his godfather’s belly, then waved his little hand to say goodbye to Yu Yi.
His little car also had Qin Xun along for the ride.
After the two little ones set off, Qin Xun turned to Feng Yuan and asked, “Does Uncle Yu Yi have an egg in his belly? How come I didn’t know?”
Something as big as having an egg, and Qin Xun hadn’t heard any of the adults mention it.
“Yes, he does!”
Feng Yuan replied with certainty. “Eggy likes Yuan Yuan!”
Qin Xun: “Hmm.”
Hearing Feng Yuan’s confident answer, Qin Xun’s little face showed a thoughtful expression.
Soon, the two little ones arrived at Li Ting’s house.
Li Ting hadn’t seen Feng Yuan for several days. So, as soon as he saw him, he doted on him for a while.
Feng Yuan and his uncle got along well and enjoyed playing together.
At his uncle’s place, Feng Yuan even learned how to do two cool drifts.
“Yuan Yuan, do you want to have dinner at Uncle’s place?”
“Yuan Yuan is going to Little Deer’s house for dinner!”
Feng Yuan had already planned out his schedule.
He and Qin Xun were going to have dinner at Little Deer’s house that evening.
Li Ting also knew that Little Deer was a great cook.
He didn’t stop Feng Yuan from going and even escorted Feng Yuan’s little car in his own vehicle.
Only after seeing the little car stop at the residential building where Little Deer lived did Li Ting turn and leave.
The place where Little Deer and Tao Zhi lived was still the same small one-bedroom apartment as before.
Although the one-bedroom was tiny, Little Deer was very skilled at utilizing space.
He had decorated this simple apartment to be exceptionally cozy.
By the time Feng Yuan arrived, Little Deer had already finished cooking.
Tao Zhi, who was usually the most obsessed with food, had restrained himself from eating ahead of time despite the large table full of delicious dishes.
Before Feng Yuan arrived, Tao Zhi had been discussing Feng Qi with Little Deer.
Feng Qi hadn’t lacked medicinal herbs lately, and his health had visibly improved compared to before.
Little Deer was happily chatting with Tao Zhi about it.
“I used to worry so much about Feng Qi. But now that I see he’s doing better, I feel relieved.”
“You’re relieved too soon.”
Tao Zhi wasn’t staring at the food but at Little Deer’s face. “Feng Qi won’t get better.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. I saw Feng Qi. His complexion is great, and he even filmed a commercial recently. He’s super popular now.”
Little Deer had never lost his temper with Tao Zhi before.
But if Tao Zhi said anything negative about Feng Qi, it would upset him.
Tao Zhi noticed his displeasure but still spoke truthfully: “I’m not talking nonsense.”
“If you keep this up, I won’t talk to you anymore.”
Tao Zhi: “…”
Tao Zhi fell silent for a moment and didn’t continue telling the truth.
Little Deer stood up and touched the plates.
He was worried the food in the dishes would get cold.
Just as Little Deer was hesitating whether to put the dishes back in the pot to keep them warm, Feng Yuan finally tiptoed to the door and knocked.
“Yuan Yuan, you’re here!”
“Yep! I’m here!”
Feng Yuan lifted his little face and pressed it against Little Deer’s cheek.
Tao Zhi also came over to hug him.
When Tao Zhi hugged him, instead of kissing his little cheeks, he would open his mouth and give him a playful bite.
Feng Yuan was used to being bitten like this, so he just giggled and didn’t really try to avoid it.
However, Qin Xun stood nearby, watching Tao Zhi with a tense expression.
Qin Xun knew Taotie wouldn’t actually eat Feng Yuan. But every time he saw Taotie bite Feng Yuan, he couldn’t help but worry.
“Yuan Yuan, I made lots of delicious food. It’s been so long since you’ve had a meal I cooked.”
Feng Yuan was absolutely craving Little Deer’s cooking.
If circumstances allowed, he would gladly come over for every single meal Little Deer made.
Little Deer’s house wasn’t big, but the dining table was quite large.
Feng Yuan sat at the table, eating heartily.
Before starting his meal, he even took a photo and sent it to his dad.
Feng Qi happened to be on a film set at the time.
He was there to audition for a role in Lian Jue’s production. Lian Jue was in his fifties, with a head of white hair that didn’t seem naturally aged. It looked more like it had been dyed.
During a break in the audition, Lian Jue took the initiative to chat with Feng Qi for a bit.
Facing Feng Qi, Lian Jue was blunt and straightforward: “To be honest, your acting skills aren’t that great.”
Feng Qi wasn’t a professionally trained actor and had never studied performance.
In the TV dramas he had seriously participated in, his lines were minimal.
So, he felt Lian Jue’s critique wasn’t wrong.
But this audition had been initiated by Lian Jue himself.
Before inviting him, Lian Jue should have already been aware of his acting abilities.
Feng Qi waited patiently.
Sure enough, after commenting on Feng Qi’s poor acting skills, Lian Jue added something else: “Your acting isn’t good, but your face is truly exceptional.”
“With a face like yours, it’s only natural that you’ve become a breakout star in the entertainment industry.”
Lian Jue had a deep understanding of the entertainment world.
Feng Qi’s divine-level looks were unmatched, even in an industry filled with handsome men and beautiful women.
No one is completely immune to appreciating beauty.
So, Feng Qi is bound to become a massive hit.
In Lian Jue’s film, there is a supporting character with very limited screen time, yet one who runs through the entire storyline.
This character has almost no lines.
But his role is extremely crucial.
He is the white moonlight for both the male and female leads. Everyone adores him.
He possesses a face that no one can surpass.
The male and female leads are entangled in a love-hate relationship, their emotions complex and fraught with conflict. But in the end, their greatest love is not for each other.
In their hearts, there is someone they yearn for but cannot have.
For this white moonlight character, Lian Jue’s primary criterion during casting was—
He must be exceptionally good-looking.
Lian Jue had already auditioned many people for this role.
But not a single face had satisfied him.
Except for Feng Qi.
Lian Jue had come across Feng Qi’s photos online. They were stunning.
But Lian Jue knew that many celebrities’ photos were heavily edited.
So, he didn’t trust the images he saw online.
He had privately inquired about Feng Qi.
He asked everyone who had worked with Feng Qi.
And the conclusions he received were all consistent.
Anyone who had met Feng Qi in person would praise him effusively: “He’s even better-looking in person. If you say his photos are edited, then I’d have to say the edits made him look worse.”
“His real appearance is truly exceptional.”
“But Director Lian, I have to remind you of something.”
“This Feng Qi has connections.”
“Many people in the industry have been drawn to him because of his looks. But none of them ended up well.”
“That small company that tricked him into signing a contract? The entire company vanished.”
“The person backing him has significant power.”
This warning made Director Lian’s face darken instantly.
Director Lian is married.
He and his wife have been together for over 20 years.
His wife is a dancer.
Director Lian comes from a well-established family. His family has long been involved in charitable work.
The Lian family’s foundation sponsors a dance charity project aimed at helping underprivileged children from mountainous regions pursue their passion for dance and escape their circumstances.
Director Lian’s wife was one of the beneficiaries of this support.
Back in college, during a cultural festival, his wife performed a solo dance.
Her solo was an original piece she had choreographed herself.
And her inspiration for the choreography came from one of Lian Jue’s early films.
Lian Jue happened to attend the festival with a friend and saw that solo performance.
When the dance ended, the entire audience erupted in applause.
Lian Jue remained seated, his gaze fixed on the dancer on stage for a long time.
After that evening, Lian Jue actively pursued the dancer.
At the time, Lian Jue was wealthy, exceptionally talented, and his debut film had not only broken box office records but also won numerous awards.
Whenever his name was mentioned, everyone praised him as a prodigy favored by fate.
Such a prodigy was naturally proud in character.
He had always been disdainful of all the admirers who threw themselves at him.
He even boldly declared that he would never settle for ordinary love.
He intended to dedicate his entire life to his passion for directing.
The bold claims he made in the past later became evidence of how he had to eat his words.
It took him a long time to win his wife’s heart.
At the time, many people doubted their relationship.
Outsiders claimed that Director Lian had been manipulated.
They said his wife knew he would be at the festival that night and that the dance was performed specifically for him.
Lian Jue was not unaware of such rumors.
But publicly, he never allowed anyone to voice these claims.
Thinking of his wife, Lian Jue let out a cold snort, his tone toward the friend on the phone far from pleasant.
Memories of the past were pushed aside in his mind.
Back on the set.
Lian Jue had already made the decision: “This role is yours.”
Only with Feng Qi’s face in his film could the audience believe why some people, upon their mere appearance, could drive countless others to obsessive infatuation.
Feng Qi’s face was undeniably persuasive.
Feng Qi was quite pleased to hear he had been chosen.
“Thank you for choosing me.”
Feng Qi smiled, satisfied with landing another job.
But what pleased him most wasn’t just the work.
It was also the chance to ask Lian Jue about someone else.
Lian Jue was quite familiar with Bo Han.
“You mean Bo Han? Actually, before you, I considered having him play the role.”
“But he wasn’t quite right. His aura doesn’t match the character.”
As he spoke, Lian Jue raised an eyebrow conspiratorially, as if sharing a secret: “His face is too seductive, and it’s not as striking as yours.”
Feng Qi’s beauty transcended gender entirely.
Only Feng Qi’s face could make the audience understand why both men and women would fall for him.
Lian Jue had praised Feng Qi’s looks many times already.
Even though Feng Qi knew he was good-looking, the relentless compliments made him a bit embarrassed.
He steered the conversation back to Bo Han.
He expressed his wish to the director—
He wanted to meet Bo Han.
After understanding his intention, Lian Jue was taken aback.
“Why do you want to meet him? His personality is far from pleasant.”
“If you see him as an idol, let me tell you, it’s best not to interact with him in person, or you’ll be disillusioned.”
Director Lian kindly advised, hoping Feng Qi would drop the idea.
But Feng Qi didn’t give up.
“Alright. Considering we’re about to work together, I’ll share some info with you.”
“Check Weibo.”
“After I spoke up for you yesterday, another director also jumped in to defend you outright.”
“That director has a variety show in the works. Bo Han is likely to appear on it.”
“If you want to find him, that’s your best bet.”
Lian Jue shrugged helplessly: “As for his private contact info, I really don’t have it. Every time I try to reach him, it’s a huge hassle.”
With that, Lian Jue stopped sharing any more details.
Feng Qi and Li Sheng took his advice and started searching on their own.
After two days of inquiries.
Feng Qi found out that the director who had defended him on Weibo, Director Li, was also producing a parenting show.
Li Sheng managed to get in touch with Director Li.
From Director Li, Li Sheng confirmed the news: Bo Han would be participating in their parenting show with his son.
“Bo Han has a son?”
Feng Qi frowned, thinking that if Bo Han had a son, it was unlikely he could be the nine-tailed fox.
If a nine-tailed fox had a child, their spiritual power would be inherited by the offspring.
The nine-tailed fox’s own lifespan would be affected.
And nine-tailed foxes were known for being selfish and cold-hearted. They are unlikely to do something as self-sacrificing as bearing a child.
Feng Qi began to doubt Bo Han’s identity.
He stared at Bo Han’s photo, studying it—
He felt it was about 80% likely that this was the nine-tailed fox.
But then he thought about the child and felt the probability wasn’t that high.
Just as Feng Qi was tangled in uncertainty, Li Sheng offered him a suggestion.
“Instead of overthinking here, why not find a way to verify it?”
“I checked the recording schedule for this variety show. It happens to be right after Feng Yuan’s vacation starts.”
“Why not bring Yuan Yuan along and treat it as a holiday?”
Li Sheng’s suggestion made Feng Qi a little tempted.
Director Li was different from the previous director of 《Dad, Charge Forward》.
This Director Li seemed like a decent person.
After feeling tempted for a moment, Feng Qi hesitated again. “If I let Yuan Yuan participate in the show, I’m worried it might not be good for him. Maybe I could join the crew as a staff member instead. That way, I could still see Bo Han.”
Bo Han would only appear during the official recording of the show.
Feng Qi had no way to meet him in advance.
To see him during the show, he would either have to participate as a guest like Bo Han or join the crew as a staff member.
Feng Qi was still pondering his options.
At home, Feng Yuan had already pricked up his little ears and eavesdropped on the conversation between his dad and big dad.
“Yuan Yuan wants to go!”
“Yuan Yuan wants to record the show with Dad!”
Feng Yuan sat up from the floor, clutching his little toy car. His chubby cheeks puffed out as he eagerly volunteered to join the show.
His enthusiastic attitude surprised Feng Qi.
“Dad, Yuan Yuan has watched it before.”
“Watched what?”
“Baby’s Journey. Yuan Yuan has seen it. Yuan Yuan wants to go!”
The variety show that Feng Qi and Li Sheng had been discussing was called 《Baby’s Journey》.
Feng Yuan had happened to watch it with Qin Xun.
The episode they saw was especially fun, with the babies having a great time on their trip.
Feng Yuan wanted to go.
Under Feng Yuan’s strong insistence, Feng Qi finally agreed.
“Alright. Then Dad will contact Director Li.”
Feng Qi reached out to Director Li.
When Director Li learned that Feng Qi and Feng Yuan wanted to join, he was completely stunned.
“You… you two are really coming?!”
“Yes. Yuan Yuan loves this show and wants to participate in the recording.”
Naturally, Director Li was thrilled to have Feng Qi on board.
He was still in a daze.
First, Bo Han had suddenly contacted him, saying he wanted to join the recording.
Then, Feng Qi reached out, also wanting to participate.
One was the notoriously elusive film emperor, and the other was the explosively popular “Beauty King”.
Most importantly, neither had officially announced that they had a child.
Although the latter was already known to the public, Feng Qi himself had never confirmed it.
Just imagining the lineup of guests for his show made Director Li so excited he felt like fainting.
He had a feeling that once he revealed the guest list, the entire server would crash because of him!
Director Li had no idea how he managed to wrap up the conversation with Feng Qi.
All he knew was that even after they finished talking, he felt like he was walking on clouds, light-headed and floating.
“Damn.”
After half an hour of trying to calm down without success, Director Li hugged his phone and murmured in awe, “What kind of luck am I having?!”
Li Qiuhua, who had been mediocre for half his life, was finally—
About to make it big!
Containing his excitement, Director Li went to Feng Qi’s Weibo page and hit follow.
After following Feng Qi, he went to a short video platform, searched for Feng Yuan’s account, and followed him as well.
While following Feng Yuan, he also took the opportunity to follow Feng Yuan’s godfather, Y, and his friend, Little Deer.
Director Li clicked through the notifications one by one. As he was doing so, Director Jia from 《Dad, Charge Forward》 tagged him again, making another sarcastic remark.
Director Jia’s parenting reality show was indeed gaining popularity these days.
He mocked Director Li, almost outright saying that Director Li wasn’t even worthy of shining his shoes.
Looking at the arrogant Director Jia, Director Li didn’t feel the slightest bit of anger this time.
He edited his post and simply shared a laughing emoji.
Just wait!
In two months, everyone who mocked him would be thoroughly proven wrong.
The thought of the scene two months from now made Director Li feel absolutely exhilarated.
After posting, he went to watch Feng Yuan’s videos again.
So adorable.
Such a precious little guy would soon be joining his show!
Director Li replayed the videos over and over, occasionally letting out a chuckle.
Meanwhile, the little darling Yuan, whom Director Li couldn’t stop thinking about, was currently throwing a tantrum.
Moonlit: I wonder what Yuan Yuan’s problem is this time.
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