Yu Zhou personally demonstrated a “self-fulfilling prophecy” with his performance in the drama Night Whispers. As for the other projects he picked out, they were all showing signs of becoming hits to varying degrees.

As a result, everyone in the Fu Corporation knew that Mr. Fu had a lucky charm, and this lucky charm was not only talented but also stunningly beautiful. Many secretly harbored the desire to pet it.

The white cat had successfully proven its keen judgment and had been strutting around with its tail held high in front of Fu Yunshen these past few days, full of pride. Fu Yunshen rewarded it with all sorts of sweets and Sichuan dishes, and the white cat was thoroughly enjoying its life. It had grown rounder, now resembling an adorable creamy-white puffball.

While Fu Yunshen worked in his office, Yu Zhou, having nothing else to do, wandered out of the office, surveying his territory. After all, he was certain he would become Mrs. Fu in the future, and thus the boss lady of the Fu Corporation. This empire was one that Fu Yunshen was building for him.

The employees’ eyes lit up when they saw the white cat, whispering to each other, “Look, it’s Jiao Jiao!”

“Oh my god! It’s too cute!”

“The name Jiao Jiao suits it so well, such a delicate and beautiful cat—it melts your heart just looking at it…”

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhou immediately turned toward the speaker and gave a sharp “Meow!” Only Fu Yunshen could call him delicate. You’re not my caretaker, so shut up.

“Is Jiao Jiao hungry?” Someone pulled out a sausage and softly called, “Jiao Jiao, come here.”

Yu Zhou, however, took a step back in disdain. Who would want to eat such a disgusting thing as a sausage?

“Mr. Fu spoils Jiao Jiao with some terrifying food every day…” Everyone had heard about Mr. Fu’s infamous habit of feeding the cat all kinds of things. “Thankfully, Jiao Jiao hasn’t been poisoned yet. Next time, I’m definitely sneaking in some proper cat food.”

“Jiao Jiao is now Fu’s lucky charm; there’s no way it’ll be poisoned.”

The white cat, angry, let out a sharp “Meow!” The food Fu Yunshen gave him was made by top private chefs—no slandering allowed.

“Poor Jiao Jiao… born so beautiful, yet it has to follow a villain.”

“Meow! Meow! Meow!” Sure, I have my complaints about my caretaker, but only I can criticize him!

“Ahhh, Jiao Jiao is angry! I just want to go over and smooth its fur!” One of the girls couldn’t help herself and squatted down, sneaking over to try and pet it.

The white cat immediately darted away in disdain, meowing, “Meow, meow, meow!” Between you and Fu Yunshen, I’ll still choose him.

Yu Zhou strutted back in front of Fu Yunshen, proudly showing off, but after a while, he realized something was off. This is Fu Yunshen’s company! Why should he work so hard for Fu’s business? Even reading a few scripts in his own studio tires him out.

Boss Fu Yunshen, that penny-pinching man, only bought things for his cat and fed himself a little. And for that, he got the highest-paid person in the entertainment industry to work a 9-to-5 job for him?! No way, that’s such a bad deal.

So, Yu Zhou picked up a magazine with his mouth and placed it in front of Fu Yunshen. He pointed with his little paw at a sapphire ring on the page and meowed, “Meow~” Just buy the ring and settle the marriage already. Let me become the rightful Madam of the Fu family, so I can make money for Fu Corporation.

Although the ring was worth millions, the value Yu Zhou had already created for Huanyu was well over a billion. Fu Yunshen wouldn’t be stingy over a mere million-dollar gift.

However, he wasn’t the type to give something with such symbolic meaning. In the original storyline, he did follow the cat’s wishes and gave it a ring to wear around its neck. That ring eventually became their engagement ring.

Now… Fu Yunshen just treated Yu Zhou as a cat. He said, “Jiao Jiao, you’re a cat, what do you need a ring for? How about I give you a cat bell instead?”

“A bell made of platinum, with a sapphire bead inside, and ‘Jiao Jiao’ engraved in diamonds? It’ll look just like this ring, right?”

“Meow!” Yu Zhou angrily swatted at the ring with his paw. Sure, both were made of sapphire, platinum, and diamonds, but how could you say with a straight face that a ring and a bell look the same? And why would you engrave that embarrassing name ‘Jiao Jiao’ in diamonds?

Fu Yunshen, however, ignored the white cat’s protests and instructed his assistant to custom-make this million-dollar cat bell.

The system was speechless: 【Plot reversal value: 15%.】

【Master Fu, such an important plot item, and you’ve turned it into a cat bell! You’re seriously just playing the role of a cat owner now!】

The assistant was equally flustered. After the million-dollar coaching team, now the boss has come up with a million-dollar cat bell? These days, it seems like cats really do live better than people!

The boss really is rich and willful… No, wait, the boss is just a “black hole for cat expenses,” only willing to spend money on his cat and nothing else.

Yu Zhou soon received the expedited custom-made million-dollar cat bell. Furious, he scratched at the bell around his neck with his little paws in protest.

Fu Yunshen picked him up and said, “I’m going on a business trip for a few days, so I’m planning to send you to stay at my godson’s house.”

“Meow meow!” No way! Also, by godson, do you mean Fu Cheng? Isn’t Fu Cheng attending a boarding school?

Having secretly admired Fu Yunshen for many years due to him saving his life in the past, Yu Zhou was also familiar with the Fu family’s situation. He knew that Fu Yunshen had a godson named Fu Cheng, the son of a deceased friend.

“Protesting is useless,” Fu Yunshen said, holding it in his arms as he instructed the driver, “Go to Jiahe Garden.”

The system was a little confused: 【Fifth Master, the godson you’re talking about… you’re not referring to Lu Ning, are you?】 What kind of devilish plot twist was this?

Yu Zhou was also deep in thought. Isn’t Jiahe Garden where the artists under Fu’s company live? Fu Yunshen’s godson lives there?

Wait a minute! Could this be that kind of godson?

Oh no! Fu Yunshen dared to hide a mistress in a golden house behind his back. Who would have thought he was that kind of person!

When they arrived at the destination, Fu Yunshen pressed the doorbell.

The system, feeling uneasy, said: 【F-Fifth Master, wait, isn’t this going to turn into a disaster?】

But Fu Yunshen retorted: 【All six protagonists are in this world, and when you told me to follow the storyline, didn’t you consider the possibility of things turning chaotic?】

The door opened, and upon seeing Fu Yunshen, Lu Ning was instantly overjoyed. “Sir, why didn’t you give me a heads-up before coming?” However, the moment he noticed the white cat in Fu Yunshen’s arms, his smile slightly froze.

Meanwhile, Yu Zhou was furious at the sight of Lu Ning. So, Fu Yunshen really had been secretly keeping a pretty boy behind his back!

As if completely unaware of the tension between this person and the cat, Fu Yunshen remained calm. He carried the cat inside and, in a tone of an elder, asked, “How’s your studying going lately?”

Lu Ning quickly adjusted his expression, adopting the demeanor of an obedient student. “The teachers say I’ve been making fast progress. Would you like to take a look at my recent test scores?”

Yu Zhou, on the other hand, was perplexed. He’s keeping a pretty boy and asking about grades? This atmosphere doesn’t seem quite right…

Lu Ning swiftly pulled out his neatly organized report cards and handed them to Fu Yunshen. “The teachers all say that if I continue like this, I have a good chance at Peking University or Huada University.”

Yu Zhou was even more confused. He’s expecting a pretty boy to get into Peking University or Huada? Isn’t that a bit too much? This scene actually feels like a legitimate parent being concerned about their child’s education.

“Not bad,” Fu Yunshen said after looking over the report card. “If you run into any difficulties with your studies, feel free to talk to your teachers, the company, or my assistant.”

Yu Zhou: Could this really be a godson in the true sense?

“Thank you, Sir.” Lu Ning was good at reading people’s expressions, so he asked, “Did you come to see me for something specific?”

“This is Jiao Jiao, the cat I’ve been raising recently. I’ll be on a business trip for the next few days, so I’m leaving him with you to take care of for now. Is that alright?”

“Of course, no problem!” Lu Ning was a bit excited, his eyes glowing. “You’ve helped me so much—finally, there’s something I can do for you. Don’t worry, I’ll take excellent care of Jiao Jiao.”

Yu Zhou: It seems these two really don’t have any improper relationship. This looks more like a charitable sponsorship of a student, and then adopting a godson?

Since Lu Ning didn’t turn out to be Fu Yunshen’s lover, Yu Zhou found him much more agreeable. With his many years of experience in the entertainment industry, he thought the godson didn’t look half bad either.

Fu Yunshen said, “Jiao Jiao has a bit of a temper, is quite delicate, and not the brightest. Xiao Ning, be patient with him and treat him like a younger brother.” Of course, Fu Yunshen knew Lu Ning wasn’t as innocent as he seemed. Compared to Lu Ning, Yu Zhou was the real naive and sweet one.

Lu Ning smiled obediently and said, “Of course, I’ll take care of Jiao Jiao like a little brother. He looks so well-behaved, not spoiled at all. And he’s so intelligent; you can tell he’s smart just by looking at him.”

Even though Lu Ning didn’t like that this cat had won so much of the master’s affection and taken away his attention, since Fu Yunshen had said so, he knew he had to do the job well and not let him down.

“Meow!” Yu Zhou struggled for a moment. Who’s the little brother? I’m the future Mrs. Fu! Your godson is my godson too! But he couldn’t deny that this godson, Lu Ning, was indeed obedient and eloquent—truly likable.

Fu Yunshen, knowing that Yu Zhou was getting puffed up by the compliments, scratched the white cat’s chin and said, “Jiao Jiao, remember, Lu Ning is just a high school senior. Be nice to him, okay?”

“Meow meow~” Yu Zhou reluctantly agreed. After all, this person was his future godson, right? He seemed well-behaved, had good grades, and would probably be easy to handle—at least for a cat.

But what was he supposed to do over the next few days without Fu Yunshen holding him? Should he return to his human body and let the cat sleep here? Or should he reluctantly bond a little with his future godson?

Fu Yunshen didn’t care what the cat or the person were thinking. After giving his instructions, he left them there and walked away.

The system chimed in: 【My dear Fifth Master, doing this… are you sure nothing bad will happen?】

【At the very least, no one will die.】 Yu Zhou is just an innocent, naive soul, and Lu Ning, at the very least, listens to him.

In the apartment, the person and the cat stared at each other in awkward silence.

The assistant had already delivered all kinds of cat supplies, so there wasn’t much Lu Ning needed to do. However, one thing was missing—there was no cat food, which puzzled Lu Ning.

Lu Ning sat down at his computer and began diligently researching how to care for a cat, while the white cat flicked its tail, watching from the side. In its mind, it thought, At least the godson cares about me. Unlike that lousy owner, Fu Yunshen, who nearly poisoned me every time.

After a while, Lu Ning received a message from Fu Yunshen: 【Xiao Ning, just have the chef prepare some Sichuan cuisine for Jiao Jiao.】

Sichuan cuisine? Lu Ning frowned and glanced at the information he had found—weren’t cats supposed to avoid spicy food? He fell into deep thought. Is Sir testing me? Did I somehow show dissatisfaction earlier? I don’t think I did…

Turning to look at the beautiful white cat, Lu Ning noticed the extremely expensive bell hanging from its neck. It was clear that Fu Yunshen was very fond of this cat.

Yu Zhou noticed Lu Ning looking at him and, after some reluctance, stretched out a small paw toward him. “Meow meow~” For the sake of you being my future godson, I’ll graciously shake your hand.

Lu Ning surprisingly understood the white cat’s meaning. He reached out and shook its warm, plump paw. “Alright, I guess I’ll just give you cat food.”

“Meow!” The white cat pulled its paw back and playfully slapped Lu Ning’s face with its cute, pink-padded paw. The godson may be cautious about raising a cat, but he just doesn’t understand a cat’s heart!

Noticing the cat’s clear rejection, Lu Ning tentatively asked, “You don’t want to eat cat food?”

“Meow meow~” Yes.

Lu Ning found himself thinking that he could understand cat language, and it seemed like Jiao Jiao understood what he was saying too. Has she become more than just a cat?

“Alright, Sichuan cuisine it is. If you get poisoned, it’s not my fault.”

“Meow meow!” Godson, don’t be like that ‘cat-raising black hole’ of an owner!

“Are you angry?” Lu Ning immediately scooped up the cat, cradling its face in his hands with a smile. “Don’t worry, I won’t poison you.”

“Meow!” Yu Zhou was momentarily caught off guard by being held and froze up completely. Let go of me! Cats have hygiene issues!

“Don’t you like being held?” Lu Ning recalled how the white cat had looked so content with its eyes closed in Fu Yunshen’s arms. He kept holding the cat and gently stroked its head. “Didn’t Sir say that Jiao Jiao should be nice to me?”

Yu Zhou struggled to break free at first, but after his initial strong reaction, he gradually calmed down. He realized that it wasn’t so hard to accept after all. At least Lu Ning’s hands were clean, and he smelled fresh and pleasant.

Forget it. For the sake of him being my future godson, I’ll let him have his way. Since he already held my paw, I might as well let him hold me for a bit.

For a few days, the person and the cat coexisted in a strange atmosphere.

Yu Zhou was quite satisfied with this gentle, considerate, and cute godson. Besides always wanting to hold him, Lu Ning complied with everything else, unlike Fu Yunshen, who treated him like a laborer.

Meanwhile, Lu Ning was focused on taking good care of the cat to please Fu Yunshen, hoping that in the future, Fu Yunshen would leave the cat with him. That way, the cat wouldn’t steal away Fu Yunshen’s attention.

But in the end, Fu Yunshen still came to take the cat away, which left Lu Ning feeling a bit disappointed.

Fu Yunshen said to the white cat, “Jiao Jiao, you’ve had your fun for these past few days; it’s time to go back to work.” Work? This instantly made the white cat turn back, looking longingly at Lu Ning by the door.

Then Yu Zhou caught sight of Lu Ning’s disappointed expression. Wuwuwu, my godson truly cares for me; just look at how reluctant he is to part!

The person and the cat exchanged glances filled with reluctance, each on different wavelengths of emotion, until Fu Yunshen carried the cat into the elevator, separating them.

Fu Yunshen stroked the cat’s head and remarked, “It seems Jiao Jiao really likes Lu Ning.” He was merely testing the waters, but the development was a bit beyond his expectations.

“Meow meow~” That’s our godson.

No matter how well Fu Yunshen understood cat language, he couldn’t grasp how Yu Zhou’s feelings had changed to this extent. He only vaguely understood that the cat was expressing agreement. “So, should I let you stay with him?”

System: 【Have these two really been getting along so well for so many days? Are they really reluctant to part? This feels quite strange.】

“Meow!” The white cat, however, emphatically refused. That’s our godson; I’m going to be Mrs. Fu!

Alright, Fu Yunshen sensed the strong rejection and realized that Yu Zhou was really sticking to him.

…

As March came to a close, it was time for various arts colleges to release the results of their entrance exams. Every year around this time, there was always intense rivalry among the fans of artists participating in the exams.

This year, everyone was focused on the entrance exam results of the artist who claimed they would let their performance speak for itself, especially the fans of Zheng Qingze.

The drama department of A University was the first to announce its results. Fans were eagerly monitoring the official website, and when the list was released, Zheng Qingze’s fans exploded with excitement!

Zheng Qingze ranked second in the drama department!

And Lu Ning? He came in last!