The fox at the zoo under my care had escaped. Naturally, I, as an employee, was fired.
To make matters worse, I was also kicked out by my landlord because I couldn't pay the rent.
I sadly dragged my suitcase, walking down the street.
Suddenly, a luxurious black car pulled up beside me, stopped, and asked:
"Excuse me, are you Miss Lin Du Du?"
"Who are you?"
"It's like this, our villa is looking for a fox nanny. We heard you were just fired from the zoo. Would you consider this job?"
I ignored him.
How could such a good thing just fall into my lap?
If it wasn't a scam, it was a trick.
"My boss pays very generously, including food and accommodation."
My steps didn't falter.
"One million a month, mind you~"
My steps suddenly stopped.
I looked at him with a suspicious expression.
One million might be enough to support me and my "son" for a whole year.
As a result, early the next morning, I was taken to the villa.
"Mr. Zhuang is still asleep. Feel free to get acquainted with the surroundings."
The driver who brought me here gave his instructions and then left.
It was simply a matter of getting used to a new work environment.
This villa is really big, so it's eerily quiet.
I looked around, but didn't see any fox that the driver had mentioned.
"Cluck cluck!"
A familiar voice came from behind. I turned around and saw my "son" in his hand.
"Is this chicken yours?"
The man leaned against the wall, his pajamas wide open, revealing toned muscles. He seemed to have just woken up, his hair a mess, his eyes hazy, and the faint red streaks at the corners of his eyes made him look very much like some kind of animal.
He had a sharp look about him.
Wait a minute, why does this face look so familiar?
I looked more closely.
Oh my god, I was shocked.
Isn't this the hot new movie star, Zhuang Bai?
Could I be considered to have been hired by a celebrity?
"Oh, are you Mr. Zhuang?"
"Hmm. Are you the new animal nanny?"
"Yes, yes, my name is Lin Du Du."
I extended my hand. He looked at me and smiled mysteriously. His outstretched hand gently held mine.
"Coming to work on your first day with a gift. How polite."
He raised the white rutin chicken in his hand for me to see.
His tone was slightly annoyed:
"It just looks a bit skinny, but it's okay, I'm not picky."
"Oh, it's not a gift, sir. This is my son."
"Huh?"
"Your son?"
"That's right, its name is Béo. I asked the driver, and he said you have a place to raise chickens."
He looked at the chicken in my hand with a complicated expression. But I don't know if it was my imagination, I thought I saw him swallow!?
I unconsciously hugged Béo tighter.
Zhuang Bai added me on WeChat. I quickly scrolled through his posts and took a deep breath.
Salt and chili grilled chicken, boiled chicken, fried chicken, chicken with garlic fish sauce, spicy chicken…
Oh my god, he eats chicken seven days a week, and the menu doesn't even repeat!
Behind the villa was a chicken coop, with all kinds of chickens inside.
After eating the chicken dish I made, Zhuang Bai praised my cooking skills endlessly.
He suggested I become his private chef.
There was no sign that he would mention anything about raising foxes.
"Oh, by the way, sir… didn't you hire me to come here to take care of foxes?"
"Foxes? Oh, that's right, they ran out to play. They probably won't be back right away."
Only rich people would let their pet foxes run out to play.
Since there were no fox cubs for me to look after at the moment, I had no choice but to follow him to the film set.
That night, while I was in a deep sleep, Trang Bạch bombarded me with a series of non-stop calls.
“I want to eat chicken…” His voice sounded a little weak.
…
Two in the morning? He called me just because he wanted chicken? Is he kidding me!
“Hurry up, please.”
Trang Bạch sniffed, his voice hoarse and laced with suppressed annoyance.
Grudgingly, I quickly got dressed and went to the door of the limousine parked nearby.
“The door’s unlocked, get in.”
2.
The door opened, revealing a pitch-black interior.
I groped for the light switch on the wall, when suddenly the back of my hand felt icy cold.
I screamed in fright, and then the light bulb flickered on.
Trang Bạch stood before me, his face pale.
“Are you that cold? Why are you wrapped in so many blankets?”
He was currently wrapped tightly in blankets, with only his face peeking out.
“Ugh, it’s so cold.”
I glanced at the sweat dripping from his forehead.
The corner of my mouth twitched slightly.
“Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and make it.”
“What kind of chicken do you want?”
“Any kind, the faster the better.”
When I finished cooking the chicken, I turned around to find him curled up on the bed, fast asleep.
Seeing him drenched in sweat and tightly wrapped in blankets, I worried he might overheat, so I reached out to pull back the blanket to air him out.
My fingertips hadn’t even touched the blanket when my wrist was suddenly grabbed.
In the dim light, Trang Bạch opened his eyes, and I thought I saw a flash of purple light in them.
I shook my head and looked again.
His eyes had returned to normal.
He lowered his gaze, and the hand that had been gripping mine quickly withdrew.
In my daze, I thought I saw some white fur under his sleeve.
Tsk, I must be seeing things.
Where would white fur suddenly come from?
“Where’s the chicken?” He licked his dry lips and asked.
“Here.”
I handed him the prepared chicken.
He looked at it for a moment, then told me, “Feed me.”
I glanced at his hand, which was curled up under the blanket.
“Um, does your hand hurt?”
“No.”
Me: Then go eat it yourself :)
Despite my bravado, when faced with him, I couldn't help but give in.
A large plate of chicken was quickly served.
Trang Bạch’s face visibly brightened, so much so that it was obvious to the naked eye.
I clicked my tongue. Did this chicken really have such a miraculous effect?
While washing the dishes, I happened to turn around.
In the dim light.
I saw two white furry ears peeking out from the top of his head.
Frightened, I quickly turned away.
An illusion, it must be an illusion.
I squeezed my eyes shut. When I turned my head again, I happened to meet a pair of eyes that seemed to be smiling, yet not smiling.
Where were the fluffy ears on top of his head?
“What are you looking at?” he suddenly asked.
“Nothing.”
This was truly a bit eerie; I’d had three hallucinations in one night.
The next day, Trang Bạch managed to attend an offline event. The venue for the event was a zoo. The staff invited us to visit the wolf cubs.
Trang Bạch followed behind, muttering and groaning as he walked. These wolf cubs seemed to be in their rebellious phase, incredibly mischievous.
As soon as we entered, the pack of wolf cubs swarmed forward, surrounding Trang Bạch and me, who was holding a milk bottle.
Trang Bạch seemed nervous: “Don’t, don’t come here.” Even his voice trembled.
I squatted down, suppressing my laughter.
After we finished feeding them, I noticed Trang Bạch was still holding the milk bottle, clutching it tightly.
The wolf cubs gathered around his feet. He nervously shouted something.
“Xiao Zhuang, how will they reach it if you put it up that high?” the friendly staff reminded him.
Zhuang Bai gulped, his face etched with resistance.
“I know.”
The moment he squatted down, the wolf cubs quickly surrounded him.
I didn’t know what kind of magic he possessed.
These little wolves seemed to like being so close to him.
One little wolf cub leaped up and licked his cheek.
Zhuang Bai was so scared he fell backward into my arms.
He mumbled, “So scary, so scary, how can such terrifying creatures exist in this world?”
My whole body stiffened. I clenched my fists, then relaxed them.
“Mr. Zhuang, are you done hugging?”
“Not yet.” As he spoke, the arm around my waist tightened a little more.
His whole body was trembling.
His pale ears quietly turned red.
3.
“Isn’t that Emperor Zhuang? So grown up, and still scared of wolf cubs?”
Laughter rang out from the side.
The speaker was tall and well-built, with a firm expression, the sarcasm in his eyes unconcealed.
Isn’t this Lu Zhuoxi?
Zhuang Bai’s rival in the entertainment industry.
Hearing Lu Zhuoxi’s voice, Zhuang Bai let go of me.
His voice was a little cold: “Why are you here?”
“If I didn’t come, how would I see you in such an embarrassing state? Who is she? Your girlfriend?”
Lu Zhuoxi subtly glanced at me.
Zhuang Bai stood up, shielding me.
“None of your business.”
Lu Zhuoxi’s eyes grew suggestive.
“I see, so that time you spent was to prepare for this. Why didn’t you seem worried before?”
“Shut up, stop spouting nonsense.”
Zhuang Bai took my hand and left the wolf cub enclosure.
“What did he mean by that just now? What ‘time’?”
He didn’t turn his head, but the red flush that had just faded from behind his ears slowly deepened again.
His ears were burning red!
That evening, back at the villa, as soon as we returned, Zhuang Bai locked himself in his room, not showing his face until mealtime.
After cooking, I sat on the sofa watching TV. Animal World was on.
—Spring has arrived, and all living things are flourishing. It is also the season for animals to mate…
The classic narration echoed in my ears, waking me from my drowsiness.
My stomach rumbled with hunger. I couldn’t wait any longer, so I boldly went upstairs.
I gently knocked on the door, but there was no answer.
“Mr. Zhuang, are you coming down for dinner? Or do you need me to bring it up to your room?”
Still no answer. Thinking of how weak he had looked in the limousine the other day, my heart skipped a beat.
Was he feeling unwell again? I pushed the door open. The moment I stepped inside, a pleasant scent wafted over me.
The sweet fragrance made one feel as if they were in a dense forest.
I unconsciously gulped.
“Don’t come in! Get out!”
Zhuang Bai’s hoarse voice, full of suppressed emotion, came from inside the room.
“Hold your breath! Don’t inhale!”
Before I could even open my mouth to ask, he yelled again.
Huh? What’s going on?
“Mr. Zhuang, why are you so uncomfortable…”
My voice suddenly trailed off. I touched my face, unable to believe it. It was fine a moment ago, why is it so hot now? Not only that, but there was a strange, vague sensation in my lower abdomen.
I thought it was because the air in the room was too stuffy.
I turned to go outside for some fresh air, but someone grabbed my wrist.
The next second, I was pulled into Zhuang Bai’s embrace. So hot… His body was so hot.
“Don’t move.”
Zhuang Bai held me tightly.
His strong, powerful arm wrapped around my back. In the darkness, feeling a change in his body, I froze for a moment, then honestly stayed still.
I didn't dare move, not even an inch.
As time passed, the strange feeling in my body became increasingly intense.
Under my fingertips, his white shirt was already crumpled.
I was panting, sweat pouring down my forehead.
"Trang, I—"
In the darkness, he accurately found my lips. He lowered his head and sealed my slightly parted lips. My eyes widened, unable to believe what he was doing.
Furious, I bit his lower lip. Trang Bach winced in pain, held me for a few more seconds, then suddenly let go.
"Trang Bach! How could you..."
Before I could complain further, he grabbed my hand, opened the door, and pushed me out of the room.
Without a word, he slammed the door shut.
I was about to knock on the door to argue when I realized the change in my body; my hand, poised to knock, suddenly stopped.
That burning sensation, had it disappeared?
My face was no longer hot, and my heart rate had also slowed.