Author(s) - Qi Yiguo 棋异果
Bai Gaoxing opens his eyes to find that he has become a large parrot, with only three skills left: talking, cracking seeds, and flying.
Not only that, he hasn't even gotten used to his new form when he's given to a reclusive...
After a lot of speculation, everyone realizes they can’t find Li Pu at all, so they leave messages and check in repeatedly on his posts, hoping for a miracle.
At this time, it is lunchtime. Bai Gaoxing can now stand still while Li Pu brings out the plate. This self-control earns him praise from Li Pu. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get a few more pine nuts in his rice and can only watch Li Pu eat from the side.
Sooner or later! I’ll eat to my heart’s content!
Bai Gaoxing chews a piece of feed, but his eyes are secretly on the delicious food on the table, inching closer to Li Pu unintentionally. If he can’t eat it, at least he can smell it…
“Dabai, come here.” Li Pu sets down his chopsticks.
I really wasn’t trying to eat secretly!
The sudden summons makes Bai Gaoxing’s heart skip a beat. He remembers the black mark on his record from when he competes with Li Pu for a piece of meat but fails to snatch it and is harshly scolded. He quickly turns his head, feigning innocence, and scampers away.
Left at the table, Li Pu touches his face, puzzled. The overly soft gaze seems to linger.
He notices the parrot’s gaze and naturally thinks of Dabai‘s particularly affectionate behavior during the live broadcast that morning. He can’t help but wonder if Dabai wants to get closer to him.
Could this feeling be what people on the internet refer to as being… flattered?
Li Pu recalls what people have said online about “how heartwarming it is when a distant pet gets close,” and attributes this unusual behavior to Dabai. Although Dabai is usually very affectionate and often wants to snuggle up in bed with him, he has never said such intimate words as he does today…
He must have been watching too much TV again.
Li Pu assumes the culprit is the television and decides to check the channels when he has the chance.
At that moment, Bai Gaoxing, regarded as having abnormal behavior, approaches the sofa and looks up at the screen high on the shelf.
It has been several days since he pampered the machine…
After a few days, the once brand-new equipment is now covered with a thin layer of dust, and its owner, Li Pu, has neglected it entirely.
What a pity; it can’t showcase its excellent features.
Bai Gaoxing lowers his head and sighs before looking back.
Very good, Li Pu has entered the kitchen.
He presses his claws down, kicks hard, and launches himself toward the screen, slipping and leaving a few claw marks behind. Bai Gaoxing grasps the edge of the screen tightly and looks around, spotting the miniature camera on the shelf.
He freezes for a moment, suddenly remembering that there are two of these devices. Li Pu has only used one and placed it under the coffee table after filming.
Then this one…
A flurry of ideas races through Bai Gaoxing’s mind as he considers the 108 potential uses for this video recorder, and he feels a surge of excitement at the prospect.
No!
Bai Gaoxing raises a claw and smacks himself, his eyes widening. Hasn’t he learned his lesson yet? Has he forgotten how Li Pu’s small account was exposed? What if he accidentally posts something and causes a stir again?
But surely, netizens shouldn’t be so idle…
Bai Gaoxing finds himself lost in thought, estimating the news refresh frequency in the information age. Plus, Li Pu himself has participated in the live broadcast—even if it is only for two minutes. This means that netizens have accepted the idea that Li Pu will be live streaming.
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No matter what happens in the future, it can’t be bigger than the Xinghuo account fiasco, right?
Bai Gaoxing makes a brief analysis. Although he hasn’t actually seen the news from that day, he has been delayed at the pet hospital the next day… But later, he can definitely feel the enthusiasm of Li Pu’s fans in the comments on those works.
It must have been quite terrifying that day.
Yet, until now, it seems that Li Pu hasn’t mentioned the live broadcast at all.
A little anxious, Bai Gaoxing dismisses the notion that this is the “calm before the storm” and leans toward the speculation that “this account is completely Li Pu’s personal account.” After all, he has been an actor for so long and has never used a live broadcast account, indicating that the company isn’t intervening and allowing Li Pu complete freedom.
Uh, or there could be a few other possibilities—he asks but doesn’t ask completely; he asks but misunderstands; he asks but doesn’t take it to heart.
No matter which scenario is true, it seems that no one knows it isn’t Li Pu himself broadcasting and posting short videos.
Including Li Pu himself. So…
Bai Gaoxing coughs softly. What is this feeling of guilt and excitement?
But he has to admit that after so many days, boredom has invaded every feather of his body once again—he can’t hold it back anymore.
So he decides he won’t send anything out; he can always entertain himself!
Before Li Pu emerges from the kitchen, Bai Gaoxing glides to the ground as if nothing has happened and takes a long look at the video recorder on the shelf.
…
However, he overestimates his strength.
Bai Gaoxing knows he can push this thing, but he hasn’t expected it to be so heavy to lift!
During his free time at night, he flaps his wings vigorously, creating a rustling sound in the air as several feathers fall. This commotion catches Li Pu’s attention, who is supposed to be reading a script in the bedroom, prompting him to come out and see what is happening.
Upon hearing the footsteps, Bai Gaoxing quickly jumps down and stuffs the video recorder into the gap of the sofa, then lies down on the sofa, pretending to be a statue.
“… Dabai?”
Bai Gaoxing turns his head slowly and sees Li Pu standing by the wall, looking at him.
He hurriedly feigns innocence, hops away from his hiding spot, and lands on the floor.
Witnessing this scene, Li Pu feels a bit speechless. He notices that Dabai occasionally acts silly, wondering if he is trying to attract attention.
After some thought, Li Pu picks up the rattan ball from the table and approaches.
Bai Gaoxing thinks, Don’t come over!
After reluctantly playing with Li Pu for a while, the man finally leaves without noticing the fallen video recorder. Bai Gaoxing lets out a sigh of relief and continues to laboriously reposition the device.
Originally, the video recorder is placed too high, capturing only the upper view of the house when turned on. Now, he successfully moves it to a spot where it can capture the same level as when he sits down.
Proud of his achievement, Bai Gaoxing feels a deep sense of dedication.
The next day, as usual, Li Pu sits on the sofa reading a book. The big white parrot nibbles on the sofa cover, climbs up the back of the sofa with difficulty, and quietly squats behind him.
The light behind the video recorder is on, indicating it has already started running.
Author’s note:
Dabai: Ready to get some technical stuff (adjusts sunglasses).
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