Happy Holiday
【What are you doing, Master! I have a name!】
Ding Xuefei wasn't buying it; he got annoyed just seeing those pink bubbles.
"Stop trying to be cute with me. This is what you call 'not dying'? It hurt so much I almost died on the spot! You call this 'it hurts so much'? You call this 'it hurts so much'?!"
"Were you sent by Yu Songlin to mess with me?! Tell me! Was it him who did this?!"
[Waaaaah, Master has wronged Little Sweetie! Little Sweetie wasn't sent by anyone, she's only doing this for Master's good!]
"What kind of bullshit mission is this! I'd rather die than ever act cute with that Yu guy again! You can bind yourself to whoever you want! Right now! Unbind me!"
After shouting, Ding Xuefei was still panting because of her emotional state and physical weakness.
【Master, Master, calm down! Take a deep breath! The newbie quest punishment is a pre-programmed procedure, and Little Sweet can't change it TT Little Sweet promises it won't happen again next time!】
"There's a next time? You're telling me there's a next time??"
Ding Xuefei was so angry that she jumped out of bed. This time, she sent him to the emergency room during a "newbie mission". Next time, she would just send him to his death.
【Hmm, to make up for Master's unpleasant experience this time, Little Sweetie has decided to give Master a small gift! (>ω<)】
"If I believe you again, I'll kick my head like a ball!" Ding Xuefei said without thinking. Then he thought, he can't unbind himself, and he can't beat this system. Since it's rare for it to mention a gift, he might as well listen...
"Uh, what gift?"
[Ta-da! Master has received a "Sweetheart Helper" item! Master can use this item to automatically act cute! Aren't you happy, Master?!]
Why is he still acting all cutesy? Don't you have any other tricks up your sleeve? Or even bind him to a domineering system?
Well, it's better than nothing, at least it's a prop.
Ding Xuefei, utterly dejected, said, "Don't call me master anymore. From now on, I'll call you master."
[Waaaaah, Master is Xiaotian's only master! Our souls are already connected! If we forcibly untie this connection... Xiaotian doesn't know what terrible things will happen! Maybe it will hurt a hundred times more than before? Or maybe she'll become a vegetable? Waaaah... Xiaotian doesn't dare to think about it!]
Ding Xuefei's temples throbbed. The voice was so sweet, yet the words were so vicious, making him break out in a cold sweat. His previous imposing manner vanished, and he said softly, "Okay, then I won't bother you any longer. You can go and do your work."
[Master, please rest well and recharge! A new sweet mission will be released when you are full of energy! Stay tuned!]
Thank you, but I have no expectations whatsoever.
*
After the fashion gala, Ding Xuefei unexpectedly benefited from the misfortune.
Although the fainting incident happened backstage, it still reached the attention of the all-knowing fans. Feeling sorry for their idol, the fans launched a tirade against the company.
The company also took it seriously. Although Ding Xuefei insisted that he was fine, they still sent him for a full physical examination.
As Ding Xuefei expected, the medical examination results showed that everything was fine. Considering public opinion, the company still gave Ding Xuefei two weeks off, saying that he should relax and rejuvenate.
Ding Xuefei could actually guess the real reason—the recent online public opinion was bad, and no programs were willing to invite him, plus he wasn't that interested in those variety shows anyway…
A setback at work? Don't let that delay your vacation!
Who is Ding Xuefei? A workaholic who's been in the industry for five years, constantly rushing to or from gigs! Vacations are always a luxury. Although… this vacation is basically earned with his life, who cares! It's stupid not to take a vacation!
"Sister! You're my own sister!" Ding Xuefei's voice instantly became eight octaves sweeter, all the gloom and despair from before vanishing. "Don't worry! I'll definitely rest well, turn over a new leaf, and start anew! I promise I'll come back radiant, dazzling those haters!"
Guo Chu rolled his eyes on the other end of the phone: "Stop talking nonsense! You stay put and don't cause trouble, don't run around, and especially don't get photographed doing anything you shouldn't! You hear me?"
"I heard you, I heard you!" Ding Xuefei replied quickly, but her mind was already racing with calculations.
He couldn't stay idle at home, but he was worried about being recognized if he stayed in China. The only way for him to rest was to go abroad. Ding Xuefei slapped his forehead and decided to fly to Japan for a few days.
Let's get right to it.
He immediately sat up, first sending a message to Guo Chu to report, then telling his assistant Xiao Bai to come and help, and then began to list his shopping list in a flurry: his sister's anime merchandise, his mother's health products, the limited edition bags that Sister Guo had mentioned... oh, and his own figurines! The list grew longer and longer, and his grin widened, as if he could already smell the sweet scent of freedom in a foreign land.
Before leaving, Guo Chu was still worried and went to his house to tighten the screws. She kept reminding him to "be careful abroad" and "call the police immediately if you encounter any trouble." She looked at Ding Xuefei with concern and said, "If I didn't have work to do in China, I would really like to fly over and keep an eye on you myself."
Ding Xuefei was engrossed in studying the hot spring travel guide, and without looking up, she said perfunctorily, "Relax, relax, sister. I'll take you out to play next time. Xiao Bai is with us this time, so don't worry."
Guo Chu thought of his personal assistant, Xiao Bai, who was about the same age as Ding Xuefei, and sighed, "I'm afraid you two will get lost together."
She changed the subject and brought up the important matter, "By the way, we're planning to get you a regular role on a variety show now that you're back from your vacation."
"Another variety show..." Ding Xuefei dragged out his words with little interest. He had appeared on several variety shows this year, but they weren't very interesting, so he couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved.
"What else do you want to do if you're not going on variety shows? If you're not going to act, do you want to sing and dance? Go and audition with those kids who've just turned 18?"
Actually, Ding Xuefei hadn't thought it through either. Guo Chu was absolutely right. He had finally gotten rid of his idol status and should have gone into acting, but after acting in one or two, he felt a bit out of place. It would be better to do variety shows, at least he could sing sometimes.
When Guo Chu saw Ding Xuefei's dejected appearance, he immediately softened and coaxed her, "It's a special time, so bear with it. This variety show has a good production team. If you perform well, it can help clear up those messy scandals. If things go well, it might even become a hit!"
Ding Xuefei thought to himself, "I don't believe you for a second. He's heard that at least a hundred or two hundred times, and he's still in a state of 'ready to explode'."
He replied dismissively, "What variety show is it? It's so amazing."
Guo Chu refused to say more, only saying that they were still in contact and it was uncertain.
Ding Xuefei initially thought it was unreliable, but now, seeing Guo Chu's behavior, she felt it might actually be plausible.
He immediately switched to sycophantic mode, patting his chest and promising that he would absolutely not cause any trouble.
The two chatted about some gossip, and before leaving, Guo Chu remembered something else: "By the way, Xia Xingye was followed by stalkers in Shanshi a few days ago, and it caused quite a stir. You should be careful too."
Xia Xingye was one of Ding Xuefei's former teammates, and he had heard about the incident. The incident was a bit dangerous, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
"It can't be that bad. I'm already abroad. Would a stalker dare to do anything reckless overseas?"
Maybe he's not popular, or maybe he's just lucky. He's been in the industry for five years, and although he's encountered sasaeng fans, he hasn't been seriously harassed.
Never mind, his vacation comes first. Even if the sky falls, we'll wait until he's had his fun and comes back before we talk about anything else!
*
Wednesday evening dinner, Thursday medical check-up, Friday notice of leave, and Saturday morning, Ding Xuefei was already sitting in the nanny van heading to the airport.
He was completely covered up by a hat and mask, only his bright eyes, sparkling with excitement at the prospect of freedom, were visible. Next to him sat his equally excited yet slightly nervous assistant, Xiao Bai.
"Brother Fei! Don't worry, I've checked a lot of travel guides, and I've brought everything, look..."
Xiao Bai is a little younger than Ding Xuefei and has been his assistant for more than half a year. He is quite meticulous in his work and gets along best with Ding Xuefei.
It's just a little wordy.
"Alright! Let's go!"
The car was driving smoothly, and Ding Xuefei was in a great mood. While in the car, he made a video call.
The call was answered quickly, and a fair-skinned, innocent-looking face appeared in the video.
"Brother! Are you leaving?"
The girl on the screen smiled, revealing her cute little tiger teeth, making her look exceptionally youthful and sweet.
At first glance, the two don't look alike, but when they smile, they do resemble each other a bit.
Ding Xueji is Ding Xuefei's younger sister, and she is fourteen years old this year.
Ding Xuefei and her younger sister have always had a good relationship, and after making money, she spoiled her sister even more.
"Yeah, I'm on my way to the airport, I'll be flying away soon~"
Ding Xueji nodded: "Have fun, brother! Don't forget to bring me a present!"
Facing his sister, Ding Xuefei couldn't suppress a smile. He gave her an OK sign: "Don't worry, they're all on my list!"
"And don't get sick! You scared us all last time!" the little girl said angrily.
"Oh, the medical report has already been issued, it's fine!"
"Take care of yourself, brother, don't overwork yourself!"
Ding Xuefei felt a warmth in her heart, nodded in agreement, and then asked, "How is Mom?"
"She's doing well. I went to see her at the hospital the day before yesterday, and the doctor said she's doing well."
Ding Xuefei nodded. That was the usual arrangement. If anything happened, the doctor would contact him.
"And you? Have you been studying hard?"
"Yes! I ranked in the top ten in the class in the last monthly exam!"
"Great job, you're worthy of being my sister, Ding Xuefei's sister." Ding Xuefei gave her a thumbs up. "I'll buy you a figurine as a reward!"
However, Ding Xueji did not immediately agree after hearing this, and looked hesitant, saying, "Brother, I don't watch anime anymore."
"Huh?" Ding Xuefei felt a pang of disappointment for not keeping up with her sister's thoughts.
Ding Xueji leaned closer to the camera and whispered, "I'll tell you a secret, I have someone I like."
"Huh?? What's going on? Is it from your school?" Ding Xuefei's alarm bells went off, her brows furrowed tightly, and in an instant she had already thought about how to teach that kid a lesson when they met.
"Oh no, no!" Ding Xueji was amused by his nervous look. "He's a celebrity."
"Oh, a celebrity—" Ding Xuefei's heart, which had just been in her throat, settled back down, and she began to boast with great bravado, "Which one do you like? Next time we run into each other, I'll get you an autographed photo!"
"Really, brother! You're so kind!" Ding Xueji blew Ding Xuefei a kiss from afar, making Ding Xuefei so happy she almost lost her bearings.
But not everyone in their circle is a good person, and Ding Xuefei didn't want his sister to waste her affections. He asked, "Who have you taken a fancy to? Let me help you see if it's worth pursuing?"
"Of course it's worth it, he's so great!" Ding Xueji exclaimed excitedly. "He's handsome, and he's a great actor, my brother is just so, so great!"
"Of course your brother is good~" Upon hearing "brother," Ding Xuefei subconsciously assumed it referred to herself and laughed smugly.
Ding Xueji clasped her hands together and leaned close to the camera, announcing excitedly yet shyly in a whisper:
"He is—Yu Songlin!"
"..."
The air seemed to freeze.
Ding Xuefei's smile froze instantly.
On the other end of the video call, the little girl's eyes were still sparkling: "Brother? Brother, can you hear me? Yu Songlin! Can you get me an autographed photo? Preferably a personalized one! Write 'to Xiaoji'! Please, please~"
Yu, Song, Lin! It's him again!
No wonder they're siblings; their aesthetic sense is truly inherited!
He doesn't talk about looks or acting skills, but let's talk about his private life, like how he started a relationship with his ex-boyfriend five years ago and then abandoned him...
Ding Xuefei felt a surge of pent-up frustration rush to the top of her head, her vision blurred, and she almost fainted on the spot.
He couldn't bring himself to be angry with his sister, so he took all his anger out on Yu Songlin—this guy is a menace in this world! He's already ruined him, and now he's ruining his sister!
Ding Xuefei suppressed the urge to rouse his sister and forced out a few words through gritted teeth: "...Okay, brother, I'll try my best."
After hanging up the video call, Ding Xuefei felt completely drained. She slumped in her seat, her face even more pale than the gray sky outside the car window. All the ease and joy she had felt moments before had vanished.
*
"Brother Fei, we've arrived," Xiao Bai prompted cautiously.
Ding Xuefei gave a low, menacing "hmm," wrapped her coat tighter, put on sunglasses, and exuded an aura of "keep away." She strode out of the car and into the VIP lounge.
"Hey bro, someone's coming. Hey, shouldn't you be a little more mindful of your appearance?"
The words were spoken subtly, but Ding Xuefei understood them. He quickly composed himself, adjusted his posture to be more dignified, put on a mask, and glanced at the scene casually.
That glance almost made him fall off his chair in fright. He took off his sunglasses; it really wasn't a hallucination.
He'd still recognize it even if it turned to ashes...
Not far away, the figure wearing a well-tailored gray long coat, standing tall and straight like a pine tree, being escorted by several staff members towards his seat, is none other than Yu Songlin!
In the instant their eyes met, Ding Xuefei heard a familiar, sweet electronic voice:
[Ding-dong~ Target detected approaching, task loading~]
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