Unlucky Top Star

“Wanwan, Big Brother was wrong.”

“Will you forgive Big Brother?”

Xia Zhihuai tugged at the tail of Wanwan’s dinosaur onesie and apologized softly.

Wanwan sniffled and glanced up at Xia Zhihuai, catching his gaze.

Her little nose and eyes were red, perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed under Xia Zhihuai’s gaze, she wiped away her tears with her sleeve.

Wanwan sat in the corner for a few minutes, then quietly reached out and held Xia Zhihuai’s pinky finger.

Xia Zhihuai looked down at their intertwined fingers, unable to contain his amusement, and playfully wiggled his finger.

“Forgive me.”

Wanwan tightened her grip on his fingertip and with a soft nasal voice, she lightly hummed, “Big Brother is a fool.”

“Wanwan doesn’t hold grudges against Big Brother.” Xia Zhihuai’s heart suddenly softened, and Wanwan was truly a… very good and obedient child.

…

It only took three minutes for the siblings to reconcile.

Wanwan sat back in Xia Zhihuai’s embrace, rubbing her itchy scalp, wondering when her little peach blossoms would bloom.

She herself was a peach tree.

Peach wood was known as the dragon-subduing wood and the terrifying wood, naturally possessing the ability to ward off evil and deter demons and spirits.

But the power of the saucer peach wood was even greater.

Naturally, it had the ability to restrain evil spirits and frighten wicked creatures, making ordinary ghosts and monsters dare not approach easily.

However, it took a very long time for the peach tree to grow, and she couldn’t cut it down to give to her big brother.

She was still in her youth and could only bloom peach blossoms.

If the little peach tree could really bloom, she could pick them and give them to her big brother.

Although it might be a little painful, it would be a great protective charm for her big brother, who currently had no divine power.

She hoped they would grow quickly. Wanwan silently pondered.

…

While Wanwan was lost in thought, that unlucky ghost climbed onto Xia Zhihuai’s back again.

The unlucky ghost stared at Wanwan fearfully and immediately distanced itself when she looked over.

Once Wanwan’s attention shifted away, it would approach again, cautiously testing her limits.

At first, Wanwan couldn’t be bothered with it. But the ghost was really annoying and lacked any sense of propriety.

Her little fist instantly clenched.

Taking advantage of Xia Zhihuai’s inattentiveness, she punched the unlucky ghost on the forehead.

The unlucky ghost tumbled backward and flew out of the nanny car. Wanwan withdrew her mischievous little hand, contentedly nestling beside Xia Zhihuai.

Although she had only recently claimed this body, her spiritual power had not fully recovered, but her body was quietly changing.

In a little while, she would be able to completely assimilate this body, impervious to all evil and keeping all ghosts at bay.

However, why did the unlucky ghost keep following Big Brother?

Wanwan couldn’t figure it out. She tucked her hand back into her pocket, her little face showing a serious expression.

…

After reading the message sent by Little Fang’s investigation, Xu Wei’s expression, which had slightly cleared up, became serious again.

“So this Song Yuanxin actually has some background, she’s Gong Tingyan’s fiancée.”

“She’s the fake rich girl from the Song family who has been spoiled for over ten years.”

“No wonder Gong Tingyan is willing to sacrifice your commercial value and insist on pairing you up with Song Yuanxin.”

Xia Zhihuai sneered, “That’s why I say he is mad.” Xu Wei, who knew the inside story, found this matter even more troublesome.

“Your current situation is a bit precarious.”

“Gong Tingyan is determined to make you cooperate, otherwise, he might still restrict your resources in the future.”

“But if you really have to create a CP (couple pairing) with Song Yuanxin, your fans will definitely be furious, and losing fans and receiving backlash is inevitable. It will be difficult to control the situation then.”

Leaning back in his chair, Xia Zhihuai’s mood was not good, “He just wants to squeeze out my commercial value.”

“If the filming of ‘Moonlight City’ stops, I won’t have any valuable resources in my hands.”

“Because of the previous shows that were halted and the scandals that caused cancellations, my exposure is already insufficient, so several endorsements are slipping away.”

“I might become the fastest fading top star in the entertainment industry.”

…

It is terrifying for a male artist who has just turned twenty to be considered washed-up.

Even Xu Wei and Xia Zhihuai understand that ups and downs are the norm in the entertainment industry.

Xia Zhihuai’s mood became even heavier after learning about Song Yuanxin’s identity.

If Song Yuanxin were just an ordinary newcomer, Gong Tingyan would eventually compromise on refusing to be tied to a CP (couple pairing).

But the problem was that Song Yuanxin was not ordinary.

She was Gong Tingyan’s fiancée, a fake princess who lived a more luxurious life than a real heiress.

Moreover, Xia Zhihuai had a strong intuition that Song Yuanxin was not a simple woman.

She couldn’t firmly keep Gong Tingyan by her side and paved the way for herself even after her identity reversal.

She could make Song’s parents care for her more than their own daughter.

Song Yuanxin must be a very scheming person.

…

If they were to create a CP, Song Yuanxin would undoubtedly become famous overnight.

Whether it was negative or positive attention, it would surely attract a lot of eyeballs.

But what would Xia Zhihuai gain from it? A massive loss of fans backlash and a collapse in reputation.

Being deeply entangled in scandalous rumors.

She wouldn’t gain any benefits at all. Who would be willing to be taken advantage of? It would be foolish!

Xu Wei couldn’t help but curse Gong Tingyan for being a foolish and love-struck idiot.

Xia Zhihuai was someone he personally helped rise to fame. She was sensible and talented, destined to become a big star.

Yet Gong Tingyan insisted on sacrificing Xia Zhihuai to please his fiancée.

Just thinking about it drove Xu Wei crazy. He wished he could kick that idiotic president’s head like a ball!

…

“It’s not just about Song Yuanxin at the moment.”

“Whether the drama ‘Moonlight City’ can be completed within the scheduled timeframe is uncertain.”

Xia Zhihuai rubbed his temples, physically and mentally exhausted. He didn’t want to carry the titles of “idol” or “top star” forever.

He had worked hard for years to improve his acting skills, aiming to transform his reputation and become a respected actor.

He and Xu Wei had high hopes for his role as the male lead in “Moonlight City.”

But now… well, it’s hard to put into words.

Xu Wei lowered his head, scrolling through emails and messages on his tablet, shaking his head.

“We’ll have to wait for news from the production team. It’s unlikely we’ll be able to shoot in the next few days.”

“The police will definitely get involved in investigating the wire issue.” “How about… I contact Zhike Tech company first and shoot their advertising endorsement video?”

Xia Zhihuai nodded. “That’s a good idea.”

“You should ask Little Fang to keep an eye on the hospital and see how Chen Wan is doing.”

Xu Wei readily agreed, “Sure, I’ll let you know if there’s any news.”

…

Wanwan couldn’t quite understand what they were talking about. She rested her little head on Xia Zhihuai’s shoulder, playing with her tiny hands.

Occasionally, she would lift her eyelids and glance out the car window.

The poor soul outside looked as thin as a monkey, with both hands resting on the windshield.

Its hollow eyes stared at her, but it didn’t dare to climb into the car again.

This poor soul was different from other ghosts.

Ordinary ghosts would run far away after seeing her, never daring to return.

But this poor soul, despite being afraid of her, continued to follow her brother.

Wanwan couldn’t quite figure it out. She rubbed her soft cheeks and stared back at the poor soul with her big, shiny eyes…

How could she protect her brother until the peach blossoms bloomed?

Wanwan was extremely distressed.