Chapter 10
Note: Hi! So I decided to re-translate this book because I think it's really fun and cute. I know this has gone through a couple of translators already, so if you're still here and waiting, hello and welcome! I'll try my best to update three times a week — probably MWF? But if I miss those days, you'll definitely get them over the weekend.
Oh and if you're new here... I only stick to one rule: I don't split chapters. So get some snacks and prepare for a long-ass read lol.
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7PM.
The shift manager called on time, asking, “Mr. Wen, would you like to have dinner now?”
After chatting with the dragons all afternoon, due to the huge shock to his worldview and the intense emotional ups and downs, he was indeed a bit hungry.
Wen Xingze replied, “Okay — no need for waiters, I can eat alone, thank you.”
Like at lunchtime, there was a line of waiters standing next to the long table, pouring wine, serving food, and even someone specifically helping to crack crabs. This made Wen Xingze very uncomfortable. Plus, his attention was mainly on the dragon clan, so he didn’t eat much.
Dinner was served quickly.
Because the shift manager said that ‘their private chef’ is a renowned chef both domestically and internationally, Wen Xingze was initially worried that the dishes he made would be things like foie gras and caviar. He never expected that all the dishes would be very down-to-earth.
Wen Xingze was raised in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and this classic West Lake Vinegar Fish for dinner was so delicious that he almost wanted to lick the plate. The grass carp was cooked at the right temperature, and then drizzled with sweet and sour sauce. The whole dish was red and shiny, steaming with oil, and the tender fish meat with a crab flavor melted in the mouth. It was sour, sweet, and not greasy. It was too delicious!
Not to mention that thick bone soup, with its milky white and thick texture, and high-quality ingredients condensed into a small bowl…
Being an artist requires diet control to maintain weight. Of course, the main reason is that Wen Xingze is poor. He seems to have never eaten such a delicious and rich meal.
He felt like he had come back to life, and Wen Xingze was almost moved to tears while eating.
“It’s really delicious,” Wen Xingze said, “I’m going to thank the chef personally later.”
After saying this, his phone suddenly vibrated:
His Majesty’s Dragon Clan Parents Group (3324)
[Jade: Your Majesty, is the food I made not delicious? QAQ]
[Bonia: I think the sweet and sour pork I roasted is also very delicious, you used to love it]
[Astor: Stop arguing! Aren’t you ashamed?! Obviously, the Snow Mountain Green Grass Soup I cooked for the Emperor is the best]
Yes, just this afternoon, the dragons and Wen Xingze created a WeChat group.
They can actually use WeChat groups, Wen Xingze was very surprised when he first found out.
And the Dragons’ explanation for this is that they threatened the Light Tower, one of the conditions they proposed is to be able to keep in touch with His Majesty regularly, they can use WeChat from seven to nine every night. The other races were slower than them, of course, they don’t have this treatment. Whether they can talk to the Emperor depends on their own fate.
The dragons were quite proud when they said these things.
Wen Xingze: “…”
If he remembers correctly, the blood race seems to be very jealous. His finance minister is of blood race origin, and once because Wen Xingze didn’t say good morning to him first at a meeting, he became silent and sulked for three whole months…
The last time Wen Xingze logged into the game happened during the hibernation period of the blood race. He doesn’t know what the blood race will think of the dragon clan’s actions after they wake up from hibernation.
He hopes there won’t be any trouble.
Because the entire dragon clan is in this ‘parent group’, and everyone is closely watching the Emperor’s every move, dozens of messages suddenly popped up at this time.
Seeing that the discussion in the group is becoming more and more competitive, Wen Xingze started to play the role of a peacemaker:
[I See Xingze: Everyone’s food is delicious, I remember all of it! ❀]
[I See Xingze: By the way, were the hotel’s private room, private plane, presidential suite, and chef all prepared by you guys? I appreciate the kindness, but you really don’t need to do this, I’m used to my original life]
[I See Xingze: I hope you all won’t spend money on me anymore. If possible, I hope you can also tell the other citizens]
What kind of Emperor is raised by his citizens?
Moreover, the presidential suite costs an unimaginable price for just one night, not to mention the exclusive booking at Manli and the private plane. Even Xu Baijing can't do it. One can imagine how much the citizens have spent in that universe.
As soon as these three messages were sent, the WeChat group, which was lively just now, suddenly went cold.
Wen Xingze: “?”
Did they get a little upset? He started typing again: “I know you all mean well…”
Click to send.
Failed to send.
At the same time, Wen Xingze received a prompt: “You have been kicked out of the group chat.”
Wen Xingze: “???”
He stared at his phone in a daze for half a minute, then Astor privately messaged him:
[Astor: Your Majesty, please don’t make such willful requests anymore. Everyone is very angry and sad. We just blew up three abandoned planets.]
Wen Xingze: “???”
Willful?
Who exactly is being willful?!
For the dragons, developing technology, managing planets, maintaining the prosperity of Dragon Star’s commerce… all these have only one purpose, which is to earn enough money to buy more fun and exotic treasures for the Emperor, hoping that the Emperor can often come to Dragon Star.
The Emperor doesn’t want to spend their money and wants to draw a clear line with them.
For the dragons, this is more upsetting than the end of the world.
A few minutes later, Wen Xingze was pulled back into the group chat, and then the screen was flooded with more than three thousand ‘crying’ emojis.
Wen Xingze didn’t expect them to think this way. It took him a lot of effort to convince the dragons that he didn’t want to draw a clear line with them.
The exaggerated reaction of the dragons made him temporarily give up the idea of ‘persuading the citizens to stop spending money’.
After calming down, the dragons became talkative again.
In the process of chatting, Wen Xingze learned that Cub Raising Program can really do a lot of things, even…
“Dragon clan filter? Suppressing Koi fate?” No wonder Xu Baijing, who always gets what he wants, had bad luck today. However, Wen Xingze was a bit puzzled, “Aren’t you Western dragons?”
Isn’t the "True dragon suppressing koi" an Eastern legend?
Astor: “Part-time job, part-time.”
Wen Xingze: “…” That’s not impossible.
To reassure the dragons, Wen Xingze took the private plane sent by the dragons — at eight o’clock in the evening, when Treasure Adventure was broadcast, Wen Xingze was on the private plane.
It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but this is only the second time he has taken a plane in his life, after all, he’s poor.
The first time he took a plane was after the college entrance examination, from his hometown to the capital. The second time is this time.
The flight route was booked in advance, circling around the capital in the sky. Looking down from the porthole, through the thin layer of clouds, you can see the bustling night view of the capital, the lights of the traffic streets and business districts are on all night, like a galaxy sky street.
The entire plane only had the captain, flight attendant, and Wen Xingze himself. The cabin was prepared with Wen Xingze’s favorite SpongeBob pillow, desserts, and milk tea. The entire plane, from the outside to the inside, was a typical dragon clan aesthetic, which made Wen Xingze feel familiar and cute.
There was even a Q version of his own pillow, next to it were various mini versions of dragon dolls, cuddling together warmly.
As a confused idol, the first highlight of his career was made by the citizens. Wen Xingze felt a bit surprised and couldn’t help but take a picture with his phone.
After the flight attendant prepared food, drinks, and a warm blanket for Wen Xingze, she quietly waited on the side.
Three thousand meters high in the sky, all is quiet, very suitable for thinking.
Today has been a day of many experiences. The events of this one day may be more than those of Wen Xingze’s past ten years of life combined.
Signing a contract with Shengtian.
Meeting Zheng Xiao and Inoshita Ryunosuke.
The first time Xu Baijing was disappointed.
Checking into Manli and reuniting with the dragons.
Wait, did he forget something?
When people are in an extremely quiet and somewhat hypoxic environment, they tend to get sleepy. Wen Xingze is in this state right now.
He tried hard to think for a while, but couldn’t remember, so he fell asleep in a daze.
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Muse Empire.
[trans: I always feel that the Cub is hiding something from us. Why is he always staring at his phone? By the way, Cub, you forgot that you added your idol as a friend today. I felt sorry for Film Emperor Chi Yan for a second.]
[Yeah, Yeah Astor: Hehe]
[Marry His Majesty Squad: I’m too glass-hearted. Just now, watching His Majesty eat dinner, I really wanted to cry]
[Summer Ignorance: I can understand you, I’m already crying. It’s just ordinary food, but the Emperor eats it so happily. How much suffering must he have endured before?]
After Wen Xingze fell asleep, the tone of the discussion on StarNet softened considerably.
The sleeping face of the Cub is a cure-all for any unpleasantness.
Two lottery tickets were used up that night. This time, the parents were very lucky. In addition to triggering two 100% probability fate-changing opportunities for the Cub, they also dropped extra rewards:
Ding Dong! The lottery system has been successfully activated. Congratulations to the player for triggering two 100% probability fate-changing opportunities for the Cub. This time’s extra drop reward: Learning Mode Immersion Card*1 (Experience Duration Seven Days)
The Dragon Clan filter has been upgraded! Current Level: lv2 (Young Dragon Roar)
The Acting Skill Tree has been activated!
At the same time, the release of the new mission was also revealed:
[Main Mission]
Mission Description: Before officially entering the crew, let’s lay a solid foundation for the Cub’s acting skills! Let the Cub focus on learning the basics for 63 hours. At the same time, finding a trustworthy teacher for the Cub is also very important.
Mission Progress: Learning Duration (0/63h), Trustworthy Teacher (0/1)
Mission Reward: Filter1, Lottery Ticket1, Side Mission Opportunity*1
Seeing the last column, the parents were taken aback.
Unlike the previous mission rewards, this time’s reward actually included an opportunity for a side mission. What does this mean?
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That night, Wen Xingze had a dream.
It was about two years after he started playing “Desolation”. At that time, Muse Empire already had a formidable strength in the universe.
And there was one country that grew almost at the same time as Muse Empire. They each occupied one end of the universe.
The name of that country left a deep impression on Wen Xingze.
It was called Utopia.
A perfect country that doesn’t exist in reality. What a strange name.
Almost the entire universe thought that the monarchs of the two countries had no contact with each other, just like the two countries themselves, they didn’t interfere with each other’s well water and also restrained each other.
But that’s not the case. Wen Xingze had seen that rumored tyrant more than once.
He completed a hidden mission with him.
He was a man of few words, dressed in a standard military uniform, orderly and cold to the point of almost being ascetic. Wen Xingze always thought he was a robot.
His eyes were bound by a pure black eye mask, his features were handsome, but his body had a sharper and more aggressive aura than a blade.
He had an eye disease.
Wen Xingze will always remember the first time he saw the man.
It was on a desolate star, just after a massacre, the man’s body was not stained with a drop of blood. He casually held a long sword in one hand, took a deer skin from his subordinate to wipe the sword, and behind him was a large area of scorched wasteland with sparks.
Even though it was a game, this scene still gave Wen Xingze a shock that was no less than reality.
The hidden mission lasted for two months. Their time together was neither long nor short.
It was a very difficult mission, to subdue a wicked beast on a desolate star. If he died during the mission, Wen Xingze’s game character would also die.
Wen Xingze thought they were quite in sync. During those two months, Wen Xingze was in the game almost every day, facing the man day and night. During the mission, they had several life-and-death encounters, and they both saved each other’s lives.
Wen Xingze thought that after all they had been through so much together, they should be able to be considered friends, right? But the other party didn’t seem to think so.
On the day the mission ended, Wen Xingze wanted to say goodbye to him properly, but the man was very cold and turned around and left.
Because he left in such a hurry, he left something behind.
A ring.
“…”
The ring left by the monarch of the enemy country, Wen Xingze never found an opportunity to return it afterwards, and the other side didn’t even look for it. So it’s quite awkward to say, that ring is still in Wen Xingze’s palace to this day.
This person is too careless, how can he even leave a ring behind?
Wen Xingze had a dream that lasted most of the night. In the dream, he kept revisiting a few scenes: a ring, a scene from a hidden mission where they were fighting monsters, and a man’s eyes.
Although the man’s eyes were covered with an eye mask, Wen Xingze always felt that he must have a pair of deep and beautiful eyes.
Like distant snowy mountains.
Very familiar.
Just like…
Like what? Until the next day when he was sitting in Shengtian Entertainment, Wen Xingze was still thinking about the dream from last night.
“What are you thinking about, young master?” Jiang Ye walked in, wearing ten-centimeter high heels, and teased him.
Wen Xingze: “Sister, don’t be like that.”
Jiang Ye is not the kind of person who gossips, nor is she like Wu Youjin who flatters and belittles others.
She didn’t ask a single question about what happened at Manli yesterday, and her attitude towards Wen Xingze didn’t change much, which made Wen Xingze breathe a sigh of relief.
“What is this,” Jiang Ye handed a folder to Wen Xingze while looking at the thermos on the table, “You didn’t eat breakfast?”
“This is for you.” Wen Xingze said.
He fell asleep on the plane and didn’t manage anything online. When he woke up, he saw that he had gained over a hundred thousand followers on Weibo.
Weibo is something that needs to be managed by a professional team. Especially after last night’s Treasure Adventure episode went viral, it’s easy to attract people with ulterior motives to lead the rhythm.
But everything was fine when Wen Xingze woke up. The posts and reviews were very timely, and all unfavorable comments were nipped in the bud. It’s obvious that Jiang Ye had stayed up late to work.
Seeing the lotus root and pork rib glutinous rice soup in the thermos, Jiang Ye couldn’t help but be surprised.
She had only slept for less than four hours last night. Apart from Wen Xingze, she had other artists to manage. Wen Xingze was the only one who would consider these things, which made Jiang Ye feel warm inside.
Looking at Wen Xingze, Jiang Ye thought that people really do rely on clothes. He was already a killer in terms of looks when he wore cheap shirts and t-shirts. Now that he’s changed into luxury brands, coupled with his naturally aloof and noble temperament, he looks just like a wealthy young master.
…And when combined with his somewhat silly personality, the contrast is simply doubly lethal.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ye’s tone became more gentle:
"You used to manage your Weibo too poorly. In the future, there will be a team to help you manage it. Of course, you can still continue to log in yourself, but you must ask me first before doing anything with your main account.
“Also, for ‘Encounter with the Dragon’, Director Zheng should be coming to sign the contract this afternoon. There’s not much time before shooting starts, so you need to hurry up and brush up on your acting skills.”
Wen Xingze: “Uh, Encounter with the Dragon has already signed a contract? I don’t think I’ve auditioned yet?”
Jiang Ye: “You should thank that fool Xu Baijing.”
“…” Wen Xingze found that Jiang Ye could really say very sarcastic words with a gentle face.
The character ‘Heng Zhi’ in Encounter with the Dragon was not originally planned to be publicly auditioned, it was almost internally decided to be Xu Baijing.
But Zheng Xiao didn’t like Xu Baijing, but couldn’t compete with the capital behind Xu Baijing, so the two sides were at a stalemate — until the day before yesterday, the situation was still like this.
But Wen Xingze’s appearance brought a turning point.
He was able to book a venue at Manlo, even the support behind Xu Baijing couldn’t offend him, this was unprecedented. And Wen Xingze’s appearance and temperament were very suitable for Heng Zhi, was there a more suitable candidate?
So, it was the side of Encounter with the Dragon that actively wanted to sign Wen Xingze, and they were actually the side that could make demands.
Jiang Ye helped him negotiate a very good salary, although Wen Xingze doesn’t seem to be short of money now.
“You’re going to join the crew in half a month, your appearance is now qualified, you can’t binge eat or over-exercise in this half month.”
Jiang Ye said: “I’ve arranged acting classes for you, every day from eight in the morning to six in the evening, starting today, any objections?”
Wen Xingze: “No.”
Jiang Ye was satisfied with Wen Xingze’s attitude, nodded, and gave him a class schedule. “Room 205 on the 19th floor, the teacher should be arriving soon. You go ahead, do you want me to show you the way?”
Wen Xingze: “I know the way.”
The internal structure of the Shengtian Building is very clear, Wen Xingze looked at the overview map on the 19th floor and easily found room 205.
The door was ajar, Wen Xingze knocked on the door and heard someone inside say: “Come in.”
The voice was low and cold, like perennially unmelting snow.
… No way.
Wen Xingze pushed the door open.
Chi Yan had taken off his suit jacket, and a few buttons on his shirt were also undone, which was unexpectedly relaxed.
He leaned against the back of the chair, holding a script in one hand, his eyebrows and eyes were hidden in the shadows cast by the bookshelf, making him seem deep and elusive.
Hearing the sound of Wen Xingze opening the door, he didn’t look up, and said in a light voice: “Come here.”
Chi Yan’s natural demeanor made Wen Xingze completely confused.
This?? Chi Yan?? Him???
What happened to the promised acting class teacher? Could it be that Chi Yan is his acting class teacher?
No way!
Seeing that Wen Xingze hadn’t moved for a long time, Chi Yan finally looked at him: “What’s wrong?”
Wen Xingze was a bit confused and blurted out: “Teacher Chi, this isn’t quite appropriate, is it?”
“What’s not appropriate?” Chi Yan squinted his eyes slightly.
Wen Xingze: “You, me… we are not suitable.”
“…”
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