The Function of Star Fragments

The next day, Xia Yu took a leave and came into Wen Ziying 's body.

Wen Ziying was watching an animated film, a story about love and magic involving three magical girls.

"Why did you decide to watch a low-age animation?" asked Xia Yu.

"What low-age animation? Can the stuff broadcast on CCTV be called low-age animation?" Wen Ziying 's defense seemed somewhat pale.

"It's true that it was broadcast on CCTV, but it was on the children's channel," Xia Yu pointed out.

"How do you know it was on the children's channel?" Wen Ziying was a little surprised. "Are you a fan too?"

Wen Ziying was watching the online version, which had no channel watermark. It would be impossible to tell which channel it had been broadcast on unless one had watched it before.

"Because my younger sister used to watch it every day," Xia Yu paused for a moment and repeated Wen Ziying 's words meaningfully: "So you're a fan too."

Wen Ziying gave up defending herself: "What's wrong with watching a low-age animation to relax? You have to believe that the animations created by those forty or fifty-year-old otakus are not just for kids!"

"Do you want me to buy you a magic wand that lights up and plays the theme song?" Xia Yu continued to tease Wen Ziying .

"Enough," Wen Ziying decided to admit defeat.

The two moved on to the main topic.

"Do you want to rest, or start a new job directly?" Xia Yu asked. Although he said this, he actually didn't want Wen Ziying to take a break, otherwise, his mission would be delayed.

"No, I prefer to keep busy. It's better to get back into the exciting job sooner," said Wen Ziying .

So Xia Yu sat up and wrote down Yu Ningmeng's phone number.

"After I return, this number will call you. You just need to follow her to the job," Xia Yu explained.

"Isn't it your phone number?" Wen Ziying asked.

Her words reminded Xia Yu of Zhu Mei, who had similarly been constantly probing his real identity.

He coughed and said to Wen Ziying , "I am an alien living in the M78 nebula; you can't see me."

"But you said the day before yesterday that you were a stand-in messenger," Wen Ziying exposed Xia Yu's lies.

"Alright, actually, I am in space," Xia Yu changed his story.

He continued with some nonsensical stories about being blown into space by a volcano, enlivening the atmosphere, and then watched the animated film with Wen Ziying .

Eight hours later, Xia Yu returned to his own body.

He took out his phone and called Yu Ningmeng, telling her about the matter.

"Wen Ziying , the author who stopped writing? I knew long ago that you two had a thing going on," said Yu Ningmeng.

"We don't have any relationship. And don't reveal me when you talk to her," Xia Yu warned Yu Ningmeng.

"Are you doing this out of the goodness of your heart?" Yu Ningmeng asked incredulously, "Don't tell me she hasn't even seen you."

"How could we not have met if we're in the same school? But she really doesn't know that I am me," Xia Yu responded.

"Tsk, you young people really know how to play." After hanging up the phone, Yu Ningmeng called her secretary and asked her to check for available positions in the company.

Then, she called Wen Ziying and asked her to come for an interview.

The translation job was the least fake it could be; titles and certificates were useless, only true skills mattered.

Originally, Yu Ningmeng had already prepared to give Wen Ziying a position based on their close relationship. However, Wen Ziying had an exceptional ability, so Yu Ningmeng directly recommended her to Yu Liang. Yu Liang often participated in international conferences and events, and it was a perfect opportunity for Wen Ziying to accompany him.

A week later, Xia Yu finally received the notice of task completion. After extracting the task reward, Xia Yu looked at the Star Fragment in his hand, which was a palm-sized translucent fragment emitting a shimmering glow, with golden powder flowing inside.

Star Fragment: A treasure produced by the star realm with an incredible power.

The description was very mysterious, making it almost impossible to understand its actual function. Holding the fragment, Xia Yu tried placing it on his forehead, holding it in his palm, placing it on his chest, and using it as glasses, but he couldn't find anything extraordinary.

While he was examining the fragment, Yu Ningmeng was whispering to An Siyao. "I'm sure Xia Yu has never met that woman before, but she often inquires about his situation." Yu Ningmeng said, referring to Wen Ziying 's actions.

"Uh huh." An Siyao responded absentmindedly, as she was arranging flowers she had received Xia Yu's praise for the day before.

"Oh, there's one more thing, tell Xia Yu." Yu Ningmeng sensed An Siyao's indifference and moved on to the next topic.

"What is it?" Hearing Xia Yu's name, An Siyao's attention shifted to Yu Ningmeng.

"It seems that there has been a change in the situation of Zhu Mei. The King's Protector faction that previously lost is now in hiding. Currently, public opinion in the 14 countries has been guided, turning in favor of Zhu Mei ascending the throne." Yu Ningmeng sighed. Although the 14th District was not as powerful as the 1st District, it still held a prominent position. Zhu Mei's journey from being a fugitive princess in the 232nd District to possibly sitting on the 14th District's throne was nothing short of legendary.

"So Zhu Mei is going to be a queen?" An Siyao was somewhat stunned.

"It's possible, but not certain yet. It depends on the struggle between the King's Protector faction and the Anti-King faction. Most likely the Anti-King faction will win; it's impossible for her to become queen. Tell Xia Yu that we will ensure Zhu Mei's safety, so he doesn't need to worry." Yu Ningmeng briefly explained the situation.

"Okay." An Siyao agreed, then hung up the phone. She went to Xia Yu's door and knocked.

"Come in." Xia Yu's voice came from behind the door.

Opening the door, An Siyao saw Xia Yu playing with the Star Fragment. She walked over and silently hugged him.

"What's wrong?" Xia Yu asked, confused. He put down the Star Fragment and looked at An Siyao.

"Zhu Mei might become a queen." An Siyao's voice was somewhat low.

"A queen? How did she end up being a queen?" Xia Yu was shocked.

An Siyao repeated what Yu Ningmeng had said.

"So that's how it is." Xia Yu nodded. He stroked An Siyao's head and said, "Don't worry, even if she becomes queen, I still like you."

With the experience from last time, Xia Yu accurately guessed what was worrying An Siyao.

"Regardless of how much money she offers?" An Siyao asked, lifting her head.

"It's not about money." Xia Yu wanted to explain, but didn't know where to start, "Just relax anyway."

An Siyao became happy: "I'm about to finish arranging the flowers, will you come and see?"

"Call me when you're done," Xia Yu replied.

Returning to the study, An Siyao continued arranging the flowers. After finishing, she looked at them with satisfaction for a while, making sure there was no problem, then she ran over to open Xia Yu's door.

The room was empty.