SLLBTT Chapter 58
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
⋇⊶⊰Chapter 58⊱⊷⋇
The Ragdoll Fairy lazily got out of bed, with a hint of coquetry in his tone. "What's up? Where's my cat food?"
The assistant quickly presented the cat food at the right temperature. The Ragdoll Fairy sniffed and said, "Alright, take it away. I'll just smell the aroma — I'm on a diet."
After that, the Ragdoll Fairy began dressing in front of the dressing table. Seizing this opportunity, the assistant led Snow Wolf King and Liu Jiao to him and introduced them, "These two are newcomers, one is called Xiao Jiao, and the other is called Xiao Bai."
The Ragdoll Fairy turned his head and asked, "Which one of you is Xiao Jiao? Who is Xiao Bai?"
"I am Xiao Jiao," Liu Jiao answered.
"I am Xiao Bai," the Snow Wolf King replied.
The assistant added, "As for Xiao Jiao, he's a brawler, quite skilled at fighting. Xiao Bai is his husband and utterly incapable in a fight."
The Ragdoll Fairy exclaimed in surprise, "Completely incapable?!"
"Well, not entirely," the Snow Wolf King said, "but it's best to avoid it."
The Ragdoll Fairy looked at the genteel Snow Wolf King, nodded, and said, "It's okay, being handsome is forgivable."
As he spoke, the Ragdoll Fairy tried to stand up, and the assistant hurried to support him.
"What's wrong? Ragdoll Fairy, are you okay?" Liu Jiao asked with concern — seeing him shaky attempt to stand, requiring the assistant's help to stay steady.
"It's nothing, just low blood sugar," the Ragdoll Fairy said. "I've been on a diet recently."
"On a diet?" Liu Jiao said in surprise. "But you don't look fat at all!"
Shaking his head, the Ragdoll Fairy explained, "You don't understand. It's different in front of the camera. Besides, cats easily gain weight..."
Continuing, he looked at Liu Jiao and said, "You're a cat too. Why aren't you fat?"
Liu Jiao took a while before responding, "I... I'm okay, I guess."
The Ragdoll Fairy asked again, "Are you eating normally?"
"I..." Liu Jiao wasn't sure how to answer. "Normal, I guess?"
The Snow Wolf King cut in, "Not very normal."
During the midday break, the Ragdoll Fairy truly experienced the meaning of "not very normal." Liu Jiao ate a tremendous amount, all meat, munching away without stopping for a second.
The Ragdoll Fairy couldn't help but ask, "How long has it been since you had a satisfying meal?"
"In times of peace and prosperity, of course, I eat well every day," Liu Jiao replied.
Blinking his blue eyes, the Ragdoll Fairy scrutinized Liu Jiao's figure. "Then how do you usually stay in shape?"
"I never worry about staying in shape," Liu Jiao said. "Why do you ask?"
The Ragdoll Fairy fell silent for a moment, then turned to the rest area and said to the assistant, "That Xiao Jiao speaks quite rudely."
The assistant whispered, "Yeah, the thug leader said this guy looks innocent, but he's ruthless and has a sharp tongue."
The Ragdoll Fairy muttered, "Indeed, looks innocent. I thought he was a good guy."
The assistant suggested, "Don't like him? Should I have someone replace him?"
"Let's see for now," the Ragdoll Fairy toyed with a nearby catnip, casually plucking a piece and chewing it to satisfy his cravings. "I'm really hungry. I want meat."
The assistant looked at the catnip bowl and asked, "What's so special about this catnip? Why do you only eat this?"
The Ragdoll Fairy smiled. "You just don't understand! It's about the person who sends the catnip — whether they'll rise to great heights depends on this."
The assistant looked at the Ragdoll Fairy with confusion.
The Ragdoll Fairy was in the challenging phase of strict dieting. People in this phase were most prone to irritability — especially when they see others indulging in meat. Seeing Liu Jiao gobbling down meat without gaining weight was a significant challenge to the Ragdoll Fairy's nerves. Especially when Liu Jiao said, "I never worry about staying in shape," the Ragdoll Fairy wished he could slap Liu Jiao right there.
But he held back.
"I'm a top-quality idol now." The Ragdoll Fairy took a deep breath. "Slapping the assistant's mouth would be a disaster if caught on camera."
In the afternoon, the Ragdoll Fairy had a schedule. The assistant, Liu Jiao, and the Snow Wolf King accompanied him to the radio station for an interview. During the interview, the Ragdoll Fairy maintained a smile and said, "I just ate a lot! I'm so full now! But I'll be hungry again soon. Yes, I'm a foodie... hehe! Maintaining my figure? Oh, who knows, I never gain weight no matter how much I eat."
While the Ragdoll Fairy pretended to smile and spoke the typical celebrity lies, he glimpsed through the interview room's glass and saw Liu Jiao outside nibbling on spicy chicken feet. It nearly triggered a low blood sugar episode for the Ragdoll Fairy.
Unaware that he had become the Ragdoll Fairy's enemy, Liu Jiao continued munching on chicken feet and even asked the assistant if she wanted some. The assistant shook her head, "Don't eat so deliciously. The Ragdoll Fairy won't be pleased."
Liu Jiao paused. "Huh?"
The Snow Wolf King said, "Eat whatever you like, don't starve yourself."
After some thought, Liu Jiao realized the assistant made sense. While the Ragdoll Fairy was dieting, he shouldn't be enjoying such savory snacks in front of him. So, Liu Jiao quickly finished the chicken feet, went to the restroom to wash his hands and rinse his mouth, ensuring there was no hint of spicy flavor on him to avoid upsetting the Ragdoll Fairy.
Little did he know, he had already upset the Ragdoll Fairy.
After completing the interview, the Ragdoll Fairy instructed Liu Jiao to go to the east side of the city to buy skewers and then to the west side for coffee. It was clear that these two locations were in completely opposite directions, a sure sign of inconvenience. However, Liu Jiao didn't grasp this logic and was about to agree when the Snow Wolf King intervened, "I'll go. Xiao Jiao can't leave. He's the muscle. If he goes, there won't be anyone to protect you."
The Ragdoll Fairy raised his eyes and scolded, "Who's in charge now, me or you? How can a newly arrived assistant have such strong opinions? If I tell him to go, he goes! Did you hear that?"
"Heard," the Snow Wolf King replied indifferently, "but Big Orange Brother ordered us to stay with you 24/7. If you're dissatisfied, you can take it up with Big Orange Brother."
"You—" The Ragdoll Fairy was so infuriated that he was about to jump.
Seeing the Ragdoll Fairy angry, Liu Jiao quickly said, "Okay, I'll go buy it."
Saying so, Liu Jiao hurriedly ran through the city, buying skewers and coffee. When he returned with the purchases, the Ragdoll Fairy touched the coffee and remarked, "Is the coffee cold? How do you do things?"
The Snow Wolf King retorted, "Cats prefer cold drinks, don't they? I think Xiao Jiao did it for your own good."
The Ragdoll Fairy sneered, "So now I have to thank him?"
The Snow Wolf King turned to Liu Jiao. "Ragdoll Fairy says thank you."
Liu Jiao, though puzzled, smiled. "No need to thank me."
The Ragdoll Fairy was momentarily speechless. "You—"
The Snow Wolf King added, "The next shoot is about to begin. Please go."
Swallowing his pride, the Ragdoll Fairy got on the nanny car, planning to give these two inexperienced newcomers a good lesson later. Arriving at the TV drama set, the Ragdoll Fairy, struggling with diet-induced brain fog, couldn't remember things and couldn't memorize lines. So, he had Liu Jiao hold up cue cards filled with lines and run around the set. Liu Jiao found it quite entertaining, walking around with the placards.
Meanwhile, the Snow Wolf King sat on a nearby chair, sipping juice and watching.
The director took a glance and thought the Snow Wolf King was a celebrity, given his style. Upon closer inspection, he said, "Are you the new assistant for the Ragdoll Fairy?"
"Yes," the Snow Wolf King nodded, smiling. "Hello, Director."
"You're so good-looking, ever thought about acting?"
"No."
The director was surprised. It was the first time he was rejected so straightforwardly.
Actually, the director was just casually suggesting, but now that he was rejected, it triggered his competitiveness. He started persuading the Snow Wolf King, "Come on, young man, with your looks, why be an assistant? Being a star would be much better."
The Snow Wolf King said, "Being a star means staying up late for filming. Sitting here and watching is much more comfortable, don't you think?"
The director was momentarily speechless, then said after a pause, "Don't you have any ambitions?"
"Yeah," the Snow Wolf King nodded while sipping juice.
The director became irritable. "Hey, today I insist that you shoot a scene!"
"That's really not possible," the Snow Wolf King said, "Big Orange Brother has already arranged for me to join ** Department. Are you sure you want me to film your scene?"
Hearing this, the director said, "Never mind," and turned to leave.
After dismissing the director, the Snow Wolf King used his phone to check the government affairs backstage, reviewing memorials. Reviewing these documents didn't necessarily require a computer, considering most of them were quite general. The Snow Wolf King only needed to reply with a simple "read."
Despite what the Snow Wolf King had just said, it wasn't entirely inaccurate. Although the Ragdoll Fairy was not very dedicated, neglecting lines and all, it was still quite exhausting, especially during overnight shoots. The assistant was also tired, enduring the Ragdoll Fairy's temper while serving him tea and massaging his shoulders and back. Unexpectedly, as the assistant turned around, she saw the Snow Wolf King sitting there playing on his phone! The assistant fumed, "What's the deal with this newcomer! Such an attitude!"
The assistant ran angrily to the Snow Wolf King and demanded, "Big Brother, why are you so arrogant?"
The Snow Wolf King simply answered truthfully, "I don't know. Maybe it's innate."
The assistant was so frustrated she almost fell backward. "You're just sitting here not moving? Hurry up and go massage the Ragdoll Fairy's legs!"
The Snow Wolf King squinted his eyes, seeing the Ragdoll Fairy taking a break, preparing to direct Liu Jiao to massage his legs. So, the Snow Wolf King stood up, walked to the Ragdoll Fairy, and said, "My wife has strong hands. I'm afraid he might break your legs."
The Ragdoll Fairy laughed indignantly. "Then why don't you do it?"
"I can't," the Snow Wolf King replied.
"Why can't you?"
"Because I don't want to."
The Ragdoll Fairy, infuriated, slammed the table. "You're telling me you just don't want to?"
"Hmm."
"Are you here to be my assistant or my ancestor?"
The Snow Wolf King revealed a stern expression and said, "Big Orange Brother asked me to ensure you follow the company's work arrangements."
After the Snow Wolf King uttered these words with a grim expression, the Ragdoll Fairy was instantly subdued.
The Snow Wolf King continued with authority, "The company is already dissatisfied with your work attitude. They hope you can straighten out your position."
The Ragdoll Fairy was suddenly overwhelmed by the Snow Wolf King's authority and became somewhat timid. "I... I am... I am working, aren't I?"
The Snow Wolf King retorted, "Unable to memorize lines, and you call that work? I won't report to Big Orange Brother this time. Next time, you're on your own."
The Ragdoll Fairy and the assistant huddled together, expressing with trepidation, "Yes, Big Brother Xiao Bai."
The Snow Wolf King then sat down and asked, "Now, who wants to massage legs?"
The Ragdoll Fairy and the assistant shook their heads, "No more massaging..."
The Snow Wolf King snorted and took the cue card hanging on Liu Jiao, tossing it in front of the Ragdoll Fairy, "Memorize your lines, immediately."
"Yes, Big Brother Xiao Bai."
The Snow Wolf King stood up, pulling Liu Jiao along. Liu Jiao asked in surprise, "Where are we going?"
The Snow Wolf King replied, "To find Bai Lingling, I have something to ask him."
"Ask what?"
The Snow Wolf King glanced at the Ragdoll Fairy, who had nothing going for him except his appearance, and simply said, "Ask when Bai Lingling's eyes went blind."