Chapter 39

When Han Luofeng entered the studio with the little cat, he saw the staff members who had been standing by the windows, on the balcony, and at the door immediately scatter in all directions. They all acted as if nothing was happening, looking up at the sky, down at the ground, or at their shoes, but they dared not look at the little cat.

Of course, they were scared— their boss had no patience and a bad temper. His poor character was precisely why he didn’t have any friends! He could only go on solo expeditions to the polar regions.

They didn’t dare openly stare at the little cat, so they could only sneak peeks. From the previous reality show broadcast, they already knew that the little cat was a sweet and friendly girl. Compared to their boss, the little cat was basically an angel!

They sincerely hoped that the little cat could tame the fierce tiger, so that the atmosphere at work would improve in the future.

Once inside the studio, Han Luofeng called out a few names and asked them to come to the second-floor meeting room to discuss Qing Liu’s contract signing.

This was the first time the studio was signing an artist, which meant that the studio was finally becoming a real entertainment team, focusing on what they were truly good at!

The team was understandably excited.

The little cat, whether in human or animal form, was absolutely perfect in appearance. And now, she was at the peak of her popularity, having just cleared her name—she was a perfect artist.

Everyone speculated that Han Luofeng must have paid a hefty amount in breach of contract fees to get her signed, because Michelle and the others were not easy to deal with. They would likely keep a firm grip on Qing Liu.

Han Luofeng brought the little cat into his office. The second floor was the office area, while the first floor was the leisure area. Since there weren’t many people, everyone worked on the same floor.

Han Luofeng didn’t come here often, and his office, also on the second floor, was very spacious, with a small private balcony. The balcony was filled with plants, all bought by the office staff since Han Luofeng wasn’t particularly fond of flowers—after all, he had the personality of a fierce tiger.

However, now, looking at the little cat in his arms, he felt that the company’s logistics team had really shown foresight. The little cat would definitely like the little balcony.

Once they entered the room, the little cat eagerly jumped out of his pocket, still holding a piece of beef jerky in her mouth. She really liked this sunlit balcony full of flowers and plants. She sat on the reclining chair, eating the beef, while looking outside the balcony.

Sky City, as the name suggested, was built high in the air, thousands of meters above the ground. The villa and hotel that Qing Liu had lived in before were located in the city center, but Han Luofeng’s studio was on the outskirts of the city. So, from this small balcony, the view extended far beyond the city.

The floating clouds drifted by, and in the distance, the small city on the ground and the towering mountains on the outskirts of the city could be seen.

The feeling was somewhat like flying in an airplane, except this enormous plane wasn’t moving, and it wasn’t enclosed. She could feel the wind and sunlight from the high altitude, but nothing felt particularly special. In fact, she thought the sun was quite intense, and the ultraviolet rays must be very strong!

The little cat thought about it for a moment and then decided that strong UV rays didn’t matter—she was a cat, after all!

Cats don’t need sunscreen!

So, she just laid flat on her back, and enjoyed the view outside.

Little did she know, her relaxed pose and the photo Han Luofeng took and posted on StarNet would soon go viral.

Han Luofeng V: 【Looks like the little cat really loves her new company. @Qing Liu】

Han Luofeng’s Personal Studio (almost immediately re-shared): 【Been waiting for this! Welcome aboard! ‘throws confetti’】

At this point, before the little cat had even seen the contract, she was already officially confirmed as part of the team.

People on StarNet were shocked.

It had already been two days since “Destined Match” ended, and there hadn’t been any updates from Han Luofeng or Qing Liu. Normally, shouldn’t they take advantage of their current popularity and make some public appearances to solidify their fanbase?

Fans were getting impatient, especially those shipping the “Golden Tiger and Little White Cat”—the “Platinum CP” fans. They were flooding the official Weibo account of Han Luofeng’s studio, urging the newlywed couple to start their activities and engage with the public.

Then, out of nowhere, this huge announcement came!

The Golden Tiger had literally brought the little cat home!

Han Luofeng’s studio, aside from him, had never signed any artists before. Although it was a studio, it had remained relatively inactive in the industry.

No one expected that he would sign the little cat into his own studio.

【Ahhhhh, the ^[1]“Official sugar” refers to moments or content released by an official source (such as a celebrity’s social media account, a studio, or a production team) that satisfy fans of a … Continue readingofficial sugar is being dropped!】

【So this is truly a case of the couple settling down together!】

【These two are definitely real! Anyone who says otherwise is lying!】

【The little cat’s old company was so terrible, she should’ve left long ago!】

Fans on the internet flooded to Han Luofeng’s personal account, all of them extremely excited.

Although Han Luofeng was of high status, and perhaps if he were with another woman, it would stir up dissatisfaction among fans who would feel that no one could match him.

But with the little cat, everyone was surprisingly convinced that they were a perfect match. The little cat was just too cute!

How could the little cat not match Han Luofeng?

In fact, some fans even felt that Han Luofeng, the tough guy, wasn’t worthy of the small, adorable little cat!

Qing Liu’s popularity grew higher and higher, and her fanbase continued to expand. In the past, people would turn away whenever they saw her online.

But now, the more they looked at Qing Liu, the more they found her lovable, the more they liked her. This was the effect of her healing powers—people with such abilities always seemed to win the affection of others easily.

However, Qing Liu didn’t pay much attention to all of this.

As she lay on the balcony, listening to Han Luofeng beside her, reading out the terms of the contract displayed on the screen, she couldn’t help but envision her future as an ^[2]“idle fish” (咸鱼, xián yú) is a Chinese slang term that refers to someone who is lazy, unambitious, or content with a laid-back, carefree lifestyle. It conveys a sense of … Continue readingidle fish.

Han Luofeng sat beside the little cat, with two men and one woman standing nearby. The woman, with short and neat hair, was the manager Meng Wei. The two men were the studio’s legal and contract lawyers. They were the ones who had drafted the contract. Although, it couldn’t exactly be said that they created it—they had essentially transcribed Han Luofeng’s oral instructions, refined it a bit, and then it was ready.

In their view, this contract was essentially a money-making contract—none of the terms were beneficial to the studio. All the clauses were designed to allow the little cat to “lie flat” more comfortably.

The little cat felt more and more guilty as she listened. The clause stated that all business activities would be selected by Qing Liu herself, and that she could reject anything she didn’t like—didn’t that basically mean she could just refuse to work and do nothing?

And there was also the clause stating that after signing, the studio would give the artist a small apartment in Sky City, a brand new four-seat luxury aircraft, along with a nutritionist, driver, bodyguard, gardener, chef, organizer, hair care specialist…

This didn’t even include all the other team members, such as the makeup and styling team.

By the time the little cat had finished listening, she was completely stunned. She never imagined that an artist’s team could have so many people.

But wait, while it sounded incredibly luxurious, almost like she was a princess, could she even afford to support so many people?

It seemed like Han Luofeng understood her concerns and explained, “All these people are provided by the studio. You don’t need to pay their salaries. There’s an additional clause in the contract about this.”

He clicked on the contract terms on the screen, signaling for the little cat to read it carefully.

When the little cat saw it, her anxious expression immediately relaxed, and she slowly lay back down.

The little cat was just too adorable. The three people standing nearby couldn’t help but clutch their chests and stare at her. As fellow beasts, it was rare for them to see such a soft and cute little creature, and their hearts nearly melted from the cuteness.

Although the boss’s contract terms were so over-the-top that they almost seemed like he was trying too hard to please her…

But!

The little cat deserved it!

Even Meng Wei, usually cold and reserved, couldn’t help but feel an urge to rush over and pet the little cat as she lay there, swishing her tail and licking her paws.

The contract Han Luofeng had drafted wasn’t long, but every single clause was incredibly favorable to Qing Liu. It was so friendly that she didn’t even need a lawyer to look it over—she could tell it was all in her favor!

Of course, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. After the little cat waited for Han Luofeng to finish explaining her benefits, she expected him to start talking about the “obligations.”

Han Luofeng opened another contract and explained to the little cat one clause at a time. “Because we’re going to be operating with the couple persona from now on, I need to clarify these conditions with you. After all, it’s difficult for me to transition, so I’ll need your help going forward.”

The little cat crouched beside him, her expression serious as she nodded.

Meng Wei and the other two men exchanged stunned looks, their mouths agape.

Transition? Who?

Meng Wei was speechless. She knew the boss was a big bad wolf, but she didn’t expect him to throw all shame aside like this!

It was simply crazy!

Han Luofeng, however, didn’t care at all about what his subordinates were thinking. With a calm expression, he seriously explained the cooperation details between him and the little cat.

The little cat, of course, also wore a serious expression and listened intently.

Well, the company had offered her so many benefits, so it was only right that she would need to give something in return!

Otherwise, if she didn’t do anything and just accepted all these perks, she wouldn’t even dare to accept such generous treatment!

Han Luofeng continued, “Since we’re going to be on ‘First Heartbeat,’ this show only invites actual couples, so from this variety show onward, we’ll essentially be publicly announcing our relationship.”

Meng Wei rolled her eyes. “What do you mean, ‘only actual couples are invited’? There are plenty of couples who break up as soon as the show ends, those so-called ‘business couples’ are all over the place!”

Han Luofeng gave Meng Wei a barely perceptible glance. Meng Wei immediately straightened up and looked up at the ceiling.

Han Luofeng continued, “So, we’ll need to live together and work together, just like a real couple. It’s not just during the live broadcasts, even after the show ends, it’ll still be like that. After all, our couple’s persona is meant to be long-term. Considering my need for a transition, I’ve set a time frame of six months. What do you think?”

The little cat thought seriously: becoming Han Luofeng’s fake girlfriend for half a year would get her an apartment in Sky City, a luxury aircraft, all the earnings from her work, and free services from so many people. What kind of god-tier job was this? She felt that not just six months, even a year or five years would be worth considering!

Then, she turned her head and stared at Han Luofeng.

Han Luofeng was truly handsome, and his muscles were really solid! He was the type she liked. Even if she were to become his real girlfriend, she wouldn’t… cough, well, she wouldn’t say she couldn’t consider it.

Of course, money didn’t matter as much. The main point was, if she left this place, left the main star, she probably wouldn’t find such a high-quality boyfriend again. After all, Han Luofeng was ranked number one on the list of most desirable men in the entire galaxy!

This was the kind of thing she could brag about for the rest of her life.

Yeah, right. Money didn’t matter.

Qing Liu seriously thought to herself, but the other party had really offered too much!

Facing Han Luofeng’s slightly expectant gaze, the little cat nodded modestly.

“Meow!”

Sure, no problem!

A smile immediately appeared in Han Luofeng’s eyes.

He continued, “In daily life, to avoid revealing any flaws, there might be some couple-like interactions, such as holding hands, hugging, going out for meals, watching movies, and, there might be situations where we go to visit my family, like on my parents’ birthdays.”

The little cat thought that celebrating elders’ birthdays didn’t feel quite right, especially since it was all fake. But since Han Luofeng had gone through all the trouble of preparing a contract, he must be planning to tell his family. So, she didn’t think too much about it and nodded in agreement.

None of this was a big deal. She thought that even if it wasn’t written in the contract, as long as Han Luofeng told her verbally, she could manage it.

Meng Wei saw the little cat agreeing without raising any objections and nodding enthusiastically. She almost wanted to grab her and shake her: Do you even realize what this big bad wolf is scheming?

The little cat was so innocent that Meng Wei almost had to worry for her.

Once Qing Liu’s contract was finalized, she didn’t hesitate for long and quickly signed her name on the screen, even adding a paw print at the end.

With this, their contract was officially in effect.

Next, they needed to discuss the upcoming dating reality show, ‘First Heartbeat’.

Meng Wei had been the one handling the arrangements for this show, so she sent over the program’s contract and then explained the details to Han Luofeng and the little cat.

Meng Wei: “This is a couple-themed reality show, so filming takes place in your own home. The main content revolves around capturing the daily lives of the couple.”

She looked at Han Luofeng and the little cat, then asked, “Have you two decided where you want to film?”

Han Luofeng nodded: “My villa in the North District will be fine.”

He then explained to the little cat: “I just set up a cat climbing frame yesterday. You really like it, right? You can stay there for a while, and this will be a good time for you since you’ll be living in your cat form during this period.”

Meng Wei was stunned: “What?”

“Wait a minute,” Meng Wei looked at the little cat in disbelief. “You’re going to be appearing in your cat form from now on?”

The little cat nodded guiltily.

Meng Wei frowned, feeling a bit troubled: “But this dating show is always filmed with participants in their human forms…”

Han Luofeng spoke up suddenly: “But the contract doesn’t specify that you have to appear in human form.”

Meng Wei: “……”

Han Luofeng continued: “I’ll talk to the director, and also—”

He reached out and pinched the little cat’s ear, saying, “The little cat’s mental state is a bit unstable today, but it’ll get better in a few days, right?”

Han Luofeng smiled as he looked at the little cat.

Qing Liu awkwardly nodded.

Meng Wei: “……”

—

‘First Heartbeat’ was about to start filming soon, and Han Luofeng and Qing Liu were the last couple confirmed for the show. Before that, the director never thought he could really get Han Luofeng to join.

What surprised him even more was that this couple, who had successfully “matched” in ‘Destined Match’, was actually real!

The director could already foresee the huge buzz this couple would create on StarNet once they joined ‘First Heartbeat’!

Just thinking about it made him want to laugh himself awake in his dreams!

So when Han Luofeng called to say that Qing Liu’s mental state was unstable and she might appear on the show in her cat form during the early stages, the director didn’t hesitate and immediately agreed!

The little cat was perfect!

The little cat was super popular!

A cat in beast form, paired with the human-shaped young master of the Han family—Oh my god! If this doesn’t go viral, he’d twist his own head off!

After hanging up the phone, the production team began to gradually announce the celebrity couples for this season’s show.

Among the four couples, Han Luofeng and Qing Liu were revealed last, which kept the audience in suspense. However, in order to stir up more attention, the production team deliberately leaked the news that Han Luofeng would be participating, causing the hype to surge. It didn’t take long for the news to dominate the trending topics.

On the trending list now, several topics were related to Qing Liu. One was about her previous company, Lilith, which had dismissed her after Michelle was severely injured and hospitalized. There were even rumors that Qing Liu might soon face a crisis of being replaced.

Another topic was about Qing Liu signing with Han Luofeng’s studio and the news that she might join the show ‘First Heartbeat’ with the “Golden Hair Tiger.”

Thanks to Han Luofeng, even though Qing Liu hadn’t done anything recently, she was still trending every day. Her fanbase and national favorability were rapidly increasing!

Chester, upon seeing that Qing Liu had signed with Han Luofeng’s studio, was completely stunned!

He knew Han Luofeng had been secretly planning to sign Qing Liu, but he didn’t expect it to happen so quickly!

It had only been two days! Just yesterday, they were still trying to catch Qing Liu’s attention at the hotel!

And today, she had already signed with Han Luofeng!

That sly tiger had actually used his family’s influence! He was so ruthless!

Chester was both furious and anxious, and then, he saw the news that Qing Liu might be on ‘First Heartbeat’.

It was like a second blow!

He immediately instructed his manager to call the director to confirm the news’ authenticity.

Qing Liu was determined to participate! And her partner was Han Luofeng.

Chester: “……”

Chester was feeling down and immediately called Eric.

Eric, who was handling work at the office, answered the phone with a cold tone: “What’s the matter?”

Why was Chester calling him? Didn’t the other party dislike him?

‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend!’ Chester couldn’t handle the situation on his own, but he didn’t want Han Luofeng to get off easy. So, he turned to the mature and steady Eric, believing that Eric surely had a way to deal with Han Luofeng!

Chester angrily said, “Why are you so calm? Haven’t you seen the trending topics?”

Eric: “… I’ve seen it.”

Chester was even angrier, shouting, “You saw it and you’re still so calm! Aren’t you angry?”

Eric, somewhat speechless, thought: does being angry mean you have to call someone and shout about it?

There are plenty of ways to vent your anger, to find solutions.

Eric glanced at the time and said, “My time is valuable, you’d better get to the point.”

Chester: “…”

Point? What point? He had called Eric in a fit of anger, but now he didn’t even know what to do.

He muttered, “I don’t know what to do to stop them. Maybe you have a way?”

Eric’s face remained indifferent: “I don’t have a way either.”

Chester: “……”

Chester was furious: “With your attitude, how can you still have the nerve to confess to Qing Liu! How can you be so shameless!”

Eric: “……”

Chester, fuming, was about to hang up when he suddenly heard Eric’s cold voice: “If you’re not giving up, you could also find a partner and join the show.”

Chester suddenly understood: “That makes sense! But who should I find?”

Since it was a couple’s show, no matter who he teamed up with, there was always the risk of being caught up in rumors. He was going to the show for the sake of the little cat, and he didn’t want to be misunderstood as being with someone else while pursuing her!

Eric said coldly: “That’s none of my business.”

Chester, suspicious, asked: “Since you say that, does that mean you’ve already secretly found a partner and are preparing to join the show yourself?”

Eric: “That’s none of your business either.”

Chester: “……”

This older man really needed a beating—his temper was terrible, he was both arrogant and cold, and Chester wished him a lifetime of never finding a wife!

Chester angrily thought about hanging up the phone, but suddenly had an epiphany and said to Eric: “I’ve thought of a perfect idea that works for both of us!”

Eric paused for a moment as he was about to hang up the phone, and waited to hear what ridiculous idea Chester had come up with.

Chester said: “Why don’t we form a same-sex couple and join ‘First Heartbeat’ together!”

Eric: “……”

Eric: “What nonsense are you talking about? Do you want me to record this and play it for your father?”

Chester quickly explained: “Just listen to me first!”

Chester: “Do you think I want to team up with you? Look at your age! Do you think I wouldn’t mind that?”

Eric: “……”

Chester: “Here’s what I’m thinking. Both of us are straight men, that’s unquestionable. You have exes, right? And I, well, I like cute, soft little things—this is well known! In addition, both of us have confessed to the little cat in the live stream! So, as long as we both join the show, everyone will know we’re there for the little cat! Our reputations will be protected!”

Chester went on confidently: “Also! We just came out of the ‘Destined Match’ show, so if we make a call, the director will definitely let us join. After all, for the sake of viewership and buzz, he’ll probably be thrilled to have us on—he saves a lot of trouble and doesn’t have to spend money buying guest spots, right?”

Eric thought Chester was talking nonsense. But it was undeniable that, in this situation, it would indeed make things uncomfortable for Han Luofeng.

Eric thought about it for a moment and felt that, compared to Han Luofeng, he wasn’t in a much worse position. He just needed an opportunity to get closer to the little cat.