Chapter 10: Someone younger shouldn’t call someone “sister” – Their thoughts are a bit wild.

Just as Ye Yan was about to put down her phone and go to sleep, she heard the phone ring. 

“Hello?” 

“Ughuughu, Yan Yan, am I going to lose my job?” 

As soon as Ye Yan opened the phone, she heard a grown man crying on the other end of the line.

Ye Yan glanced at the note: “Chatty housekeeper”??? 

“Who’s calling?” 

“Ugh X﹏X Ye Yan! I’m your agent, and you don’t even recognize me anymore? Did you plan all this in advance to leave the industry? I watched the livestreams. You’re going to take the civil service exam. Is firing me next on your list?!” 

“No… listen to me.” Ye Yan sat up, holding her phone, ready to have a proper talk with her agent. 

“No, you don’t need to say anything! You’ve probably wanted to fire me for a long time. I know I’m not competent enough. But you’re the only artist I have. If you leave the industry, I’ll lose my job. Ugh…”

Ye Yan suddenly burst into laughter: “Puh—hahaha! Alright, alright. For the sake of your job, I’ll keep putting up with it for now.” 

After much persuasion, Ye Yan finally convinced her agent that she didn’t want to leave the entertainment industry to take the civil service exam.

………

As the first rays of sunlight touched the earth in the morning, the girl in bed lazily turned over. The gentle light illuminated her fair, translucent skin, giving her a seemingly holy appearance. Her peaceful sleeping face made her otherwise enchanting features appear both pure and alluring. 

Then, Ye Yan yawned wildly, quickly gathered her things, and left. 

She has the habit of jogging in the morning. 

She planned to jog around the village twice first.

Ye Yan glanced at her watch. It was 5:30. She nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that even though she had taken on a new body, her old habits remained. 

Ye Yan didn’t expect that she wasn’t the only one who had gotten up early. 

When Ye Yan saw Chen Jinseng, dressed in casual clothes, full of energy and youthful vitality, running towards her with a smile on his lips, she was momentarily stunned.

“What a coincidence! You’re here for a run too?” 

Ye Yan greeted Chen Jinseng. After all, she thought to herself, she was the senior, so she should be more friendly to the younger person. 

“Hmm, good morning, Yanyan.” 

Ye Yan: ??? 

“You… why don’t you call me ‘sister’ anymore?”

Yanyan, can’t I call you by that name when we’re not on camera?” Chen Jinsong adjusted his running pace to match Ye Yanyan’s. 

“No… of course.” 

Originally, Ye Yan wanted Chen Jinseng to keep his distance from her, after all, she was a controversial celebrity, while Chen Jinsong was a promising idol with a bright future. But…

When Ye Yan turned her gaze, the young boy’s clear eyes revealed a rare sense of defiance typical of boys his age. His long eyelashes lay softly against his lids, making it impossible not to be captivated by his eyes. 

Who could refuse a little puppy that looks at you with pitiful eyes, full of anticipation? 

Who could possibly withstand this?! 

Anyway, Ye Yan can’t hold on! 

“Okay! Do whatever you want. As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters!”

“Yan Yan is really wonderful!” Chen Jinseng’s lips curled slightly as he gazed at Ye Yan with affectionate eyes. 

Ye Yan took one look and couldn’t bear to look anymore. After all, her brother was simply too good-looking to be real. 

Chen Jinseng glanced at Ye Yan’s red ears, a sly glint in his eyes. 

I think she still isn’t resistant to this side of his.

“Does Yan Yan usually run at this time?” 

“Ah? Oh, right.” 

“Can I be with Yanyan from now on?” 

Upon hearing this, Ye Yan suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at Chen Jinsong calmly. “You… you should stay away from me, you know? I’m a controversial celebrity. I have more haters than fans. Getting too involved with me could hurt you!”

“Does Yan Yan dislike me now?” 

“Not… I mean, you…” 

“As long as Yan Yan doesn’t dislike me, that’s enough! Everything else doesn’t matter!” 

Anyway, I entered the entertainment industry because I didn’t want to take over the family business. If I leave the industry, I can always go back and take over the family business. I won’t starve to death either.

Chen Jinseng was thinking about whether he should start an entertainment company to promote Ye Yan after he retired from the industry. 

“You…” 

It would be a lie to say that Ye Yan wasn’t touched. 

During those days when she was alone and helpless, Ye Yan had seen all too much of the coldness and indifference in the entertainment industry.

But there aren’t many people like Chen Jinseng, who truly want to be friends with her! 

“Don’t worry, from now on, I’ll recognize you as my younger brother. I’ll take care of you!” 

Ye Yan, who valued brotherly loyalty, patted Chen Jinseng on the shoulder. 

Chen Jinseng: ……

Chen Jinseng had no idea what Ye Yan was imagining this time. Something seemed off, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was. 

But it’s good that the relationship has progressed further.

………

When the production team started the live broadcast at 6:00, the number of viewers immediately reached full capacity.

[I’m just logging in. Today is the 216th day of criticizing Ye Yan. Let’s see how Yan will try to get herself into trouble today.] 

[Hurry up! Anran Baozi, I’m coming~]

[An Yue, little Yueyue, let’s cheer together~]

[Shengsheng! Mommy’s here to see you~]

……Fans of the guests were constantly leaving comments, especially Ye Yan’s haters who were extremely active. It was as though they were living in the live broadcast room, determined to criticize Ye Yan as soon as possible. 

The director’s team began to speak: “Fans, you’ve been waiting for a while now. Let’s see who’s the first one to get up and say hello to everyone. Stay tuned!”

[Anyway, it can’t possibly be Ye Yan. Ye Yan has a terrible temper when she wakes up – really scary. In a variety show she participated in earlier, there was a segment where someone tried to wake her up. She cursed that person terribly!]

[It must be our Fu Shengbao! Fu Sheng exercises every day!]

[Tch, I refuse to accept this. Anran is the number one!]

………

All the fans were cheering for their own favorites. The situation became chaotic, almost like a public battle in the comment section. 

The guests didn’t disappoint the crew either, and someone came out soon. 

It was He Xiaoxiao. If not for comparison, He Xiaoxiao indeed had a pretty good appearance. Today, she got up early and spent a lot of time getting ready. She applied a natural makeup look and tied her hair into a bun, which made her look younger.

[Ahh, Xiao Xiao was the first! I knew our Xiao Xiao was the most diligent! Unlike that girl who’s probably still fast asleep right now!]

[Wow, Xiao Xiao looks so beautiful even without makeup! Her beauty is absolutely stunning!]

“Come on, Xiaoxiao, say hello to everyone,” said the director’s team. 

“Hello everyone, I’m Xiaoxiao. Good morning to all! Biubiu~” He Xiaoxiao is still online and active. She raised her hand, making a heart-shaped gesture️. 

[Ahh, my health bar is empty! I love Xiaoxiao so much!]

[I have to say, Xiaoxiao is far better than that woman!]

[Upstairs, when it comes to looks alone, your Xiao Xiao is still inferior to Ye Yan. Admit it.]

He Xiaoxiao obviously also saw that barrage of messages. The perfect curve of her lips stiffened slightly. 

Suddenly, He Xiaoxiao thought of something and covered her mouth, saying, “I didn’t expect I’d be the first one up. Are the other teachers still asleep? I remember Sister Yanyan said last night that we needed to get up early today.”

Actually, Ye Yan didn’t say anything last night. But with such an opportunity to undermine Ye Yan, how could He Xiaoxiao possibly pass it up?