If there was one person who stood out as the most terrifying figure in Bastet’s short life as a cat, it was undoubtedly Shen Yubai.

As one of the divine beasts, Bastet had been aware since he was in his mother’s womb. How could he have been so easily “found” by Gu Yingying? It was only because of her good fortune—and her senior brother, Shen Yubai.

Outwardly, Shen Yubai was the picture of grace and elegance, a handsome and distinguished immortal revered across the Medicine Sect and even the entire Anlan Continent. He was admired by countless female immortals and was considered the most talented young cultivator in the Medicine Sect, hailed as the most famous genius of his generation.

At least, that was how he appeared to everyone. He always gave off an air of warmth and comfort, like a gentle breeze. But in reality? Only Bastet knew the truth—this man was a demon in disguise.

When Bastet first awakened, the first person he encountered wasn’t Gu Yingying. As a cat spirit, Bastet had the ability to sense both danger and fortune. Before his mother ascended to the immortal realm, she had foreseen his future: a mix of opportunity and peril. This duality had always stayed with Bastet, and the moment he met Shen Yubai, he knew—his moment of crisis had arrived.

When he tried to flee, only to be caught by Shen Yubai and threatened with being turned into a fur collar, Bastet realized that this man was far from the gentle, jade-like immortal he appeared to be. Beneath that polished facade lay a heart of cruelty.

In the end, under Shen Yubai’s threats, Bastet had no choice but to “coincidentally” cross paths with Gu Yingying, becoming her beloved pet. It turned out that Gu Yingying had a fondness for fluffy cats, but cats didn’t exist on the Anlan Continent—only the legendary cat spirits did. To obtain one, Shen Yubai had orchestrated everything from the very beginning.

This was something Bastet had realized after five hundred years of following Gu Yingying. The reason he always looked down on her was that he thought she was incredibly naive and foolish, believing that one day her senior brother would betray her, leaving her with nothing.

Bastet didn’t understand what humans called “love.” He simply believed that Shen Yubai treated Gu Yingying as his possession, much like how he himself was bound to Gu Yingying. Why did he think this? Because Bastet had witnessed Shen Yubai “deal with” immortals who tried to get close to Gu Yingying—not just rejecting them, but eliminating them entirely. He had seen Shen Yubai kill with his own eyes.

When Shen Yubai ascended to the immortal realm, Bastet was the one most worried about Gu Yingying. Shen Yubai’s ascension was one thing, but what about the enemies he had left behind? What if they sought revenge on Gu Yingying? At the time, Bastet feared he wasn’t strong enough to protect the naive Gu Yingying.

Unexpectedly, after Shen Yubai ascended, they were struck by lightning and transported to this world. Bastet followed the traces he had left on Gu Yingying to find her, all for the purpose of protecting her. Even if he hadn’t initially thought of her as his true master, they had still spent many years together. Bastet felt it was his duty to keep her safe.

Recently, however, Bastet had sensed Shen Yubai’s presence. While this might be bad news for him, it was undoubtedly the best news for Gu Yingying. For some reason, Bastet was certain that Shen Yubai was the one person in the world who would never harm Gu Yingying. If he had arrived in this world, he would surely protect her and cherish her like no one else could.

Completely unaware of her pet’s inner turmoil, Gu Yingying was stunned by Bastet’s words. She had always held onto the hope of seeing her senior brother again, but it had been more of a comforting thought than a realistic expectation. After all, she had been struck by lightning and transported to this world, while her senior brother had truly ascended to immortality.

He was the first person in eight thousand years on the Anlan Continent to ascend through his own power. It was far more likely that he had ascended to the immortal realm rather than ending up in this world.

“Bastet, are you serious? Is Senior Brother really in this world?” Gu Yingying reached out and hugged Bastet tightly. Whenever it came to matters concerning her senior brother, she couldn’t contain her excitement. Her beautiful, delicate face lit up with joy at the mere possibility, and the thought of it becoming a reality filled her with happiness.

“Of course. Would I lie to you? Are you doubting my abilities?” Bastet, now able to speak, felt a bit awkward being held like this. He was, after all, a boy—being cuddled by a girl felt a little strange. But as Gu Yingying’s soft hands gently stroked him, he decided not to say anything more.

It had to be said, Bastet’s youthful voice was incredibly endearing, and it made Gu Yingying’s heart swell with joy. She continued to gently pet him, her voice soft and soothing.

“Of course I know how amazing you are, Bastet. I’m just so happy. It would be wonderful to see Senior Brother again. But do you know where he is?”

The thought of her senior brother possibly being in the same world as her, and that she might meet him soon, filled Gu Yingying with excitement. She could hardly wait to find him. She wondered if he had arrived in this world through a body swap like her or if he had broken through the void to come here. The mere thought made her peach-blossom eyes crinkle into a smile.

“I don’t know exactly where he is, but I can sense that his soul has arrived in this world. However, the world’s consciousness is rejecting him. But given how much he cares about you, he’ll definitely break through that barrier. It’s just a matter of time,” Bastet explained, though he himself was wary of Shen Yubai. Deep down, he knew that for Gu Yingying, Shen Yubai would do anything. After all, who on the Anlan Continent didn’t know that Shen Yubai doted on his little junior sister more than anyone else?

“Ah, Bastet, I’m so happy! Not only can I hear you talk now, but I also have news about Senior Brother. You’re amazing!!!”

Unable to contain her excitement, Gu Yingying gave Bastet another affectionate rub. After a while, she finally got out of bed, freshened up, and headed downstairs with Bastet in tow.

Downstairs, Qin Yusen, who had finally overcome his insomnia, was waiting for his sister. He had returned late the previous night, so they hadn’t had a chance to talk. That morning, when he heard about how Gu Yingying had rescued so many stray cats, he couldn’t help but feel that his sister was truly the kindest soul in the world.

“Good morning, Brother!” Gu Yingying placed Bastet in his designated spot and greeted Qin Yusen with a smile.

“Morning. The chef made your favorite crab roe buns today. Try them while they’re hot,” Qin Yusen said with a warm smile, feeling a deep sense of comfort in having family around. He picked up a bun and placed it on Gu Yingying’s plate.

“Thank you, Brother,” Gu Yingying said gratefully before turning to the butler, Liu.

“Uncle Liu, could you please arrange for Bastet to have a Charolais steak today? It’s his favorite.”

“Of course, Miss,” replied Butler Liu, who would never disappoint Gu Yingying. In Qin Yusen’s villa, fresh ingredients were delivered daily from around the world. The French Charolais steak had recently become Bastet’s favorite, and the French vineyard regularly sent over wine, as the cat spirit also had a fondness for alcohol.

Soon, as Gu Yingying and Qin Yusen enjoyed their meal, Bastet was served his breakfast—a neatly cut Charolais steak, a sight that would make anyone envious.

Gu Yingying glanced secretly at Bastet, feeling that being able to hear him speak was truly wonderful. Now, she could easily convey his preferences to Butler Liu.

Noticing his sister’s gaze fixed on the black cat, Qin Yusen assumed she was still concerned about the stray cats she had rescued. He said, “Yingying, I heard from Butler Liu that you saved quite a few stray cats yesterday. If you like, we can keep them all. I’ll hire professionals to take care of them.”

A hundred stray cats were nothing to Qin Yusen. The cost was negligible, and he valued his sister’s happiness above all else.

Hearing this, Gu Yingying quickly waved her hand. She already knew Bastet’s thoughts—he simply didn’t want the stray cats to suffer. As long as these cats found loving homes, that was enough. They didn’t need to be adopted by her. If, by chance, some cats weren’t adopted, she could always take them in herself.

“Brother, the stray cats are already at Mr. Chen’s pet store. His store is very popular online, so I’m sure many people will be willing to adopt them. If there are any left unadopted, I’ll take care of them myself.”

Qin Yusen nodded, feeling that his sister was truly kind-hearted.

“Alright, as long as I’m here, you can do whatever you want.”

This was probably what they called… having the privilege to do as you please when you’re wealthy?

Gu Yingying looked at Qin Yusen and thought how strange blood relations could be. Even though they had only been together for less than a month, it felt like they had known each other for years. No matter what happened, she could always rely on this strong and capable man.

“Mm, I knew my brother was the best!”

After the two finished their meal, Qin Yusen headed off to work, while Gu Yingying changed into a new outfit and had her hair styled. Soon after, she received a message from Butler Liu.

“Young Miss, this is your package. Would you like me to open it for you?”

Butler Liu was in charge of everything in the household and took great care in handling Gu Yingying’s affairs.

Gu Yingying suddenly remembered the package and, thinking of Ji Ran, became incredibly excited. She quickly replied, “Yes, please! Open it right away!”

Butler Liu promptly opened the package, revealing a collection of photo books, posters, and several ticket stubs. Gu Yingying reached out, and Butler Liu handed the items to her.

As Gu Yingying looked at the poster of Ji Ran, she felt as if his charm was radiating off the paper. In the poster, Ji Ran had black hair, neatly styled, but his aloof expression made him seem untouchable. The cool, edgy vibe he exuded made Gu Yingying want to squeal with excitement—though she restrained herself since Butler Liu was present.

Ji Ran was truly a born idol.

He had a face that was impossible to forget, as if kissed by the gods. His fair, delicate skin was even more flawless than most girls’, and his slightly arched eyebrows added a sharp, striking edge to his features. His deep blue eyes were the subject of endless praise from fans, not to mention his perfectly sculpted nose and lips as soft as cherry blossoms. It was the kind of face that left a lasting impression after just one glance.

This super handsome young man, who seemed to have stepped straight out of a manga, had the kind of looks that were unforgettable at first sight.

Of course, the most important thing was… Ji Ran was of mixed heritage.

This was something Gu Yingying had learned from Baidu Baike, which was also why she hadn’t mentioned Ji Ran to Qin Yusen. Ji Ran’s appearance was completely different from Qin Yusen’s—they didn’t look alike at all.

After admiring the poster, Gu Yingying turned her attention to the photo book, and finally, her gaze landed on the ticket stubs. To her surprise, they were for a Solar Flare concert in Shangjing City, just two weeks away! And not just any tickets—they were front-row seats!

Having never been a fan of any celebrity before, Gu Yingying was overjoyed. She couldn’t believe her brother had given her these tickets!!!

She quickly grabbed her phone and sent a message to Ji Ran.

[Xiao Yinghua: Brother Ji Ran, I’ve received the package you sent, including the concert tickets for your show in two weeks! I’m so excited! I’ll definitely be there to support you!]

At this moment, she was acting like a complete fangirl, but Gu Yingying didn’t mind. After sending the message, she knew her brother was busy, so she quickly searched for the latest updates on Solar Flare’s concert on Baidu. Realizing that Baidu might not have all the information, she switched to Weibo and found that Ji Ran’s fan community was already buzzing with excitement.

Solar Flare was a trio, and together they had a massive fanbase. Each member also had their own dedicated fans. Ji Ran’s fans were called “Little Sparks,” symbolizing his burning passion. An Mingquan’s fans were called “Little Drops,” referencing the “spring” (泉) in his name. Lastly, Cheng Muyang’s fans were called “Little Suns,” a fitting name that also happened to be the most enviable among the three.

Because of this, Ji Ran’s fans and Cheng Muyang’s fans didn’t always get along. Why? Well, their fan group names—”Little Sparks” and “Little Suns”—both revolved around the color yellow. Back when they were deciding on the official fan colors, the two groups nearly came to blows, and the drama even trended on social media for several days.

Eventually, the fans managed to settle on distinct colors: Ji Ran’s official fan color became a fiery red, symbolizing burning flames, while Cheng Muyang’s “Little Suns” kept the bright yellow. Every time a concert rolled around, it became a battlefield of colors among the three fanbases. Even though the official fan club discouraged the use of light boards, fans still smuggled them in to show their support for their favorite member.

In Ji Ran’s fan community, discussions were already underway about how to outshine the others and make sure their idol had the most impressive presence at the concert.

As for Gu Yingying, she didn’t care much about the group dynamics or the official fan club rules. She only had eyes for her idol. After some thought, she decided to join a Weibo discussion group dedicated to Ji Ran. It took a while for her request to be approved since her account was a new one, and the group admins were cautious about letting potential spies in.

【”Are you a newcomer going to the concert too? Drop your ticket stub first.”】

Since the concert tickets had already sold out a month ago, everyone in the group was a verified ticket holder—no exceptions.

Gu Yingying obediently posted a picture of her ticket. Of course, she didn’t reveal the QR code—just enough to prove she had one.

Sure enough, once the group saw she had a real ticket, they relaxed a little.

[I see you guys want to support Brother Ji Ran, is there anything I can help you with?] This was Gu Yingying’s first time joining this kind of fan activity, and she didn’t know what the purpose of supporting was.

In the Weibo group, the admin, whose username was “Naive and Pure,” posted a message:

[Everyone, if you have money, contribute money; if not, just show up. We’ll be handing out support items at the venue. Just bring your ticket stubs, and you can pick up light boards for our idol. The light boards are still being made, so if you need one, make sure to sign up as soon as possible. Also, we have custom T-shirts for the event. If you like them, you can buy one. We’ll use the outfits to recognize each other at the concert.]

This was the usual way fan clubs operated. Before the idol’s concert officially began, fans would gather together, sometimes sharing hotel rooms or pooling resources for support items. Everyone worked hard to make sure their idol had the most impressive presence.

No! She also wants to make sure her brother recognize he deserves!!!

With this thought, Gu Yingying privately messaged the admin of the official fan club, “Naive and Pure.” While the official stance didn’t support individual fan projects, no one would say no to a generous sponsor.

When Gu Yingying explained her intentions, the admin was stunned.

[So… sister, you’re saying you want to contribute 500,000 yuan for Ji Ran’s support project?]

It was no secret that many fans who chased idols were well-off, but this amount still left the admin speechless.

[Yes, this is my first time being a fan, and I’m not sure how to do it properly. I’ve already bought tickets to the concert, and when I saw your post about the support project, I wanted to do something for our idol. Didn’t you say you’re customizing light boards? I can cover the cost for all the fans who want to support him. Also, what about the T-shirts? If everyone wears the same outfit at the concert, won’t our idol notice?]

Gu Yingying kept referring to Ji Ran as “our idol,” which didn’t surprise anyone. Fans often assigned their idols various roles—today he might be their “husband,” tomorrow their “boyfriend,” and the next day their “big brother.” The identities were endless.

The official fan club manager for Ji Ran was, of course, a very responsible person. In fact, they had even interacted with Chen Shen before and had met Ji Ran in person. Now, seeing this young rich lady spending extravagantly just to support her beloved idol’s public image, they could only feel delighted.

However, the fan club had already done everything necessary and was now focused on appeasing this devoted fan. They planned to give Ji Ran a grand show of support for his birthday next month. After all, 500,000 yuan could buy a lot!

That’s right! Even such a capable and dedicated official fan club was deeply moved by this young rich lady’s generous offer of 500,000 yuan for support—only to ultimately turn her down. After all, an official fan club could not take the lead in stirring up conflicts among group fans.

Rejected by the manager, Gu Yingying felt a little dejected. She turned to Butler Liu, looking disappointed.

“If there’s anything upsetting you, please feel free to tell me,” Butler Liu, ever the attentive and capable servant, immediately noticed her change in mood and expressed his concern.

“I want to support Ji Ran, but the fan club won’t allow it. They said it might cause conflicts among the group’s fans… But I still want to support Ji Ran…”

Gu Yingying’s words sounded like a foreign language to Butler Liu, leaving him completely baffled. For the first time, he felt that his training as a butler might need an update—perhaps a course on how to assist his employer in idol fandom activities. This was definitely beyond his usual scope of duties!

Feeling slightly troubled, Butler Liu pondered how to quickly learn about fan support etiquette. Fortunately, before he could act, Ayin, standing nearby, spoke up. As a fellow young woman, she understood all too well—after all, what girl didn’t have an idol? Finally, she had found a situation where her expertise could shine.

“Miss, do you like Ji Ran too? I absolutely love Ji Ran! If you want to support him, I have a way!”

That’s right—Ayin was also a dedicated Ji Ran solo fan, not a group fan. She couldn’t care less about what the group fans thought.

“What way?” Gu Yingying’s eyes lit up with excitement as she turned to Ayin. She firmly believed Ayin would have a solution. She was definitely going to her brother’s birthday event, but this concert—this had to be grand!

“There are so many ways to show support! If you’re attending in person, there are support items, color-themed fan projects, and more. For example, since the weather is hot, we could print small handheld fans with your brother’s face on them—those would make great support items. But that’s just small-scale. If you want something bigger, you can sponsor subway ads or even LED billboard displays. LED support is the best—it always trends on social media!”

Ayin spoke enthusiastically about all the different ways to support an idol. She had fantasized before about what she would do if she had the money to go all out for her idol. High-end support projects like LED billboards were a dream for many fans since they were usually charged per second. The most iconic ones, like the LED display on the Twin Towers or the giant screens in Shangjing’s busiest commercial district, attracted millions of people every day. Of course, that kind of LED support came with an exorbitant price tag.

Gu Yingying didn’t fully understand everything, but she nodded determinedly. If other idols had it, then her brother had to have it too!

“Then… then let’s do it all?”

Gu Yingying still wasn’t completely sure how all this worked, but execution—that part was simple.

“Of course! As long as it makes you happy, I’ll take care of everything right away.”

While Liu the butler wasn’t entirely familiar with fan support projects, he did know how to secure ad spaces and LED billboards.

And so, within an hour, Gu Yingying watched as her all-powerful butler effortlessly arranged everything.

From adorable chibi-style Ji Ran T-shirts to custom handheld fans, and even bottled water with personalized Ji Ran stickers—every single detail was covered.

Shoutout to solo stan Ayin, who also happened to be an artist—all the custom graphics came from her.

But that wasn’t all.

The biggest LED billboard in Shangjing? Secured. Right in the heart of the busiest district, set to start airing in six days. That left exactly ten days before Ji Ran’s concert.

Ten full days of nonstop LED ads—200 times a day, two minutes per cycle. That was nearly six hours a day of Ji Ran’s face dominating the city skyline.

And as if that weren’t enough—

Every single bus in Shangjing? Booked.

In just ten days, Ji Ran’s face would be burned into the minds of every single person in the city.

After all this, the total cost ran into the millions—but Gu Yingying couldn’t be happier! And when she was happy, she got creative. Brimming with excitement, she whipped up a batch of special pills. Since Ji Ran was in the entertainment industry, his face was everything. So, naturally, she made a whole set of beauty supplements—all for her Brother Ji Ran to take…

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