Chapter 574: Become an idol for the Special Management Bureau!
【Starlight Bling: Peak Showdown】
Li Muhan looked at the poster that Lin Ze handed to him, feeling a little confused.
"Director Lin, what the hell is this?"
"This is a cultural and entertainment event proposed by the Haining City Special Management Bureau. It's similar to the ranking list Chang Yue created earlier, but this event is much larger and is held every year. This is already the fifth year, and it has now become the most popular event in the entire Huaxia Special Management Bureau."
After listening to Lin Ze's explanation, Li Muhan still didn't quite understand.
"What does this have to do with me? Is my mission this time to be a security guard for this kind of variety show?"
"Security isn't necessary. The first two events were held in Haining City, and their popularity skyrocketed. Look at this."
Lin Ze pointed to a certain place on the poster and said to Li Muhan.
Li Muhan looked at the spot where Lin Ze pointed, which seemed to be a commentary: "The Peak Showdown provides a stage for all the special management bureau's aliens and humans alike to showcase themselves and release pressure. It is not only a competition for talent, but also a test of courage and wisdom. Director Lu Shan once commented that this event is like a starlight in the dark night for the agents, illuminating their tenacity and perseverance in carrying out their missions, and also enhancing teamwork and mutual understanding among all departments."
"Did Lu Shan really say that?"
Li Muhan was a little confused.
Bang, at this moment, the door was pushed open and Chang Yue crawled back again.
"You think Lu Shan is some kind of gentleman? He's a die-hard fan of this event. He personally attends every session, which is why this event is becoming increasingly popular within the Special Management Bureau."
Li Muhan pondered for a moment, still seemingly not quite understanding what role he would play in this activity.
Until Chang Yue raised his hand, patted his shoulder, and spoke earnestly.
"Only you can do this, Li Muhan. For the Tianhai City Special Management Bureau, become an idol."
"?"
Li Muhan widened his eyes in disbelief and was completely stunned.
He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. He could only let his handsome little face turn red like a ripe tomato.
"I, I'm going to be an idol, what kind of joke is that!"
It took a long while for Li Muhan to come back to his senses and he roared in frustration.
He glared at Chang Yue fiercely, wishing he could tear his disgusting face apart.
"Are you crazy? I'm a tall and handsome young man, and you want me to sing, dance, and flirt like a female anchor."
"Hey!! How can you talk like that! How can you talk like that! What do you mean by flirting?! What do you mean by flirting?! What's wrong with being a female anchor?! She has a serious job! Are you looking down on her?"
Chang Yue also became anxious and started arguing with Li Muhan.
Li Muhan was so angry that his whole body was shaking and his fists were clenched so hard that they made a crackling sound.
He spoke with gritted teeth, but with his damn throat now, everything he said was as sweet as if it was filtered to the extreme.
The boy's usually clear and bright voice now has a hint of cuteness, and coupled with his delicate face, he is simply adorable.
"I, I object! I won't do this! I absolutely won't do it!"
Li Muhan yelled indignantly. He glared at Lin Ze and Chang Yue angrily, his eyes were fierce but without any killing power.
Instead, it makes her almond-shaped eyes look even more watery and pitiful.
"Director Lin! Say something!"
"Ah? Ah... Well, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, it's a recreational activity within the bureau, so I should actively participate. That's the way it should be."
"Ah?! Director Lin! This guy is ignorant, why are you fooling around with him?"
Li Muhan suddenly saw Xia Yue, who was still standing in front of him with a sullen look on her face. Then he picked up Xia Yue from behind and handed her to Lin Ze and said.
"Xia Yue, go! Xia Yue has the ability. She dances amazingly! Really, and she's so beautiful! She'll definitely win every single ovation!"
Xia Yue began to struggle, obviously dissatisfied.
"Let me go... I won't go, Li Muhan. You sold me out. I will hate you forever."
"Li Muhan, you really have to go for this."
Lin Ze advised in a good-tempered manner. Xia Yue took the opportunity to hit Li Muhan on the chest with an elbow, and then found a chance to break free from the restraints, escaped behind Lin Ze, and made a face at Li Muhan.
"Why is this happening?! Why me?!"
Li Muhan was already a little anxious. He froze in place with his eyes wide open, his lips trembling slightly, and tears gradually welled up in his eyes.
His voice was as thin as a mosquito's whisper, with a hint of sob. He looked so pitiful, just like a pitiful little girl.
"I don't want to... I don't want to go..."
Li Muhan lowered his head and shrugged his shoulders slightly.
He bit his lower lip hard, trying desperately to hold back his tears, but the crystal tears still rolled down uncontrollably, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto his clothes.
"...You're bullying me...!"
He sobbed, his voice so soft that it made people's hearts melt.
Li Muhan raised his head and stared at Lin Ze and Chang Yue with tearful eyes, like a little rabbit that had been wronged.
"I'm the victim, and I'm already in this state! Why should I be an idol?! It's embarrassing!... Isn't this bullying!?"
"Oh, my goodness."
Seeing this scene, Chang Yue covered his chest and slumped on the sofa.
Xia Yue quickly ran to Li Muhan, hugged him tightly, and gently stroked his hair.
Only Lin Ze understood that Chang Yue's proposal seemed very unreasonable, but after understanding the deep meaning behind it, she felt that it was indeed worth a try.
Then her eyes became serious.
"Li Muhan, this mission is absolutely necessary for you."
"Wow...you just said it wasn't a mission."
"Do you want to protect Li Lingan?"
Lin Ze's words stopped the tears in Li Muhan's eyes. He looked up at Lin Ze blankly, with crystal tears still hanging in the corners of his eyes.
"Wha, what do you mean."
He sobbed and spoke aggrievedly.
"Have you ever taken a close look at what you look like now?"
"...No, no, I don't want to watch it. It's annoying."
So Lin Ze took out a mirror and put it in front of Li Muhan.
“…I saw it, and then what?”
"Forget it, I'll just take you there to see it."
After saying that, Lin Ze grabbed Li Muhan's hand and forcibly took him to the Science Council.
At this moment, Qian Gongyue and several researchers were discussing the matter of Subject Zero.
The changes that had taken place in Subject Zero were too dramatic, so they hadn't rested all night.
"Director Lin, what's wrong with you...eh?"
Qian Gongyue was originally greeting Lin Ze, but after seeing Li Muhan with tears in his eyes, she was stunned for a moment, and then quickly shouted to the people around her.
"Why didn't we know that Subject Zero had escaped?!"
"Eh? No, I didn't run away."
"What?!"
"She really didn't run away. Look at the surveillance footage. She's playing with her toys."
Lin Ze didn't explain much, she dragged Li Muhan to the monitor.
"See for yourself."
So Li Muhan looked up at the surveillance camera.
When Li Muhan saw Subject Zero playing with toys in a warm room on the surveillance screen, he was stunned.
The current Subject Zero, or Li Lingan, is completely different from the child she had before. She has become the girl she saw in the Pantheon.
"Ah~Ah~Bear~"
Looking at the seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl rolling around on the bed with a teddy bear like a child, Li Muhan was a little confused.
"After her soul returned, her body began to grow rapidly, but her intelligence and brain remained at the level of an eight-year-old child."
"...How did you become mentally retarded? That's not right..."
Li Muhan stared at Zero for a while and suddenly thought of his current face.
Damn it.
They're exactly the same! I was so shocked that I overlooked this point!
"Can you get Zero closer to the camera?"
Lin Ze said to Qian Gongyue.
Although Qian Gongyue was still a little confused about who this woman Lin Ze brought, who looked exactly like Zero, she nodded at this moment.
"Zero, come here, there's something delicious."
Qian Gongyue came to the monitor and said a few words into the microphone. Zero on the screen seemed to have heard the voice and happily came to the camera with the teddy bear in his arms.
She put her face close to the camera.
"...Eat, eat~ Delicious~ Give it to me~"
There was a delivery pipe below the camera, and soon some snacks were delivered.
On the surveillance footage, Li Lingan's young face was very close to the camera.
She innocently hugged her teddy bear, ate snacks in front of the camera, and sometimes giggled and muttered to herself.
That innocent and lovely look is so lovable.
But this face is exactly the same as Li Muhan's current face.
From the eyebrows to the contours, everything is similar.
The only difference is probably the innocence in Li Lingan's eyes and the shock in Li Muchan's eyes.
"If you understand, Li Muhan, come back with me now and I will tell you the importance of this matter."
"......OK."
Li Muhan was no longer so resistant. If it was related to Li Lingan, then he should do his best. For some reason, he always felt that he had the same blood as this girl flowing in his body.
It's not just about family...
“Director Lin, take care…Ah? Wait!? Li Muhan?! That, that woman is Li Muhan!???”
Qian Gongyue's voice came from behind, followed by a burst of laughter.
Li Muhan really wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, so he lowered his head involuntarily and quickened his pace.
After returning to the office, Chang Yue and Xia Yue were chatting, which was rare. They seemed to be discussing something.
"I think an idol's clothing choices should highlight their strengths as much as possible. Li Muhan's strengths right now are her figure and face, so I suggest that clothing choices should highlight these strengths as much as possible. The skirt should be as short as possible, and the top should be as revealing as possible. It would be best if you could accidentally show off your nipples. The effect is amazing."
"...For a dancer, your fundamental skills are the most important. Don't try to find those devious methods. The best option is to focus on solid fundamentals."
"You haven't even watched the variety show, what do you know?"
"...I've seen it! Turkey recommended it to me a lot!"
"Turkey? Oh, Chiyuan, she has shitty taste. Listen to me, I've seen countless women, let me design the clothes!"
Li Muhan and Lin Ze stood at the door, and at this moment he felt a little shaken again.
Chang Yue's condition makes people feel uneasy no matter how they think about it.
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