Chapter 19: Want to Debut? I'll Make You a Star!

"I'm so mad! I'm worried about money, but Huo Yanfang lives so extravagantly!" The black rabbit's tone was fierce. "I want to pee in Huo Yanfang's hot spring!"

Huo Yanfang's eyes snapped open, his dangerous gaze sweeping past the stone grotto.

"Forget it, that's disgusting. I want to come back here tomorrow." The white deer tilted her head back and started swimming in the hot spring pool, her little legs kicking up splashes everywhere.

"Then I'll soak in every single one of Huo Yanfang's hot spring pools!"

She was still a little girl, her mood shifting quickly; already she was humming a tune she'd never heard before and splashing around.

"Super idol's smile isn't as sweet as mine! Hmph! Even the midday sun in August isn't as dazzling as me! Roar! ... Me, burning at 105 degrees... When I die, I'll be reborn... I know how cute I am! ... In this unique era that belongs to me! Oh oh!"

Splash—splash—splash—

True to her word, the white deer soaked in all nineteen hot springs, one after another.

By the last pool, she was too exhausted to swim anymore. She leaned against the stone grotto, rolling her eyes and panting heavily.

"So thirsty..."

She licked her dry lips and turned her head. A wooden tray floated on the water, holding a glass.

She grabbed it and gulped it down, then wiped her mouth with gusto. "So good, so sweet!"

A jolt—her oxygen-deprived brain finally caught up after soaking for too long!

"Damn it! Ye Jingyan, hurry and save me—"

"Silence."

It was the celestial man's voice! Like the sound of spring water tumbling over pebbles in the mountains—clear and melodious.

Yet, as pleasant as it was, it was also as cold as mountain spring water.

The white deer knew she'd never forget this moment!

This hot spring was deeper. Dog-paddling across to the other side of the stone grotto, she spotted her celestial man, her smile stretching to her ears. "Celestial man!"

He glanced at her coolly, his gaze sharp. "...Quiet."

She was already mesmerized.

Ah! Truly a celestial being descended to earth to grace mortals with his beauty!

His handsome face needed no further description. Not only was his face exquisite, but his physique was unparalleled!

Absolutely divine!

Droplets slid down his neck to his chest.

Muscles solid, yet not exaggerated, as if sculpted with precision.

A strong chest, abs barely visible beneath the water...

And a towel wrapped around his waist...

Those three words—"I can"—she was tired of repeating them.

Perhaps she'd played too wildly earlier; her head was spinning.

In a daze, she saw the celestial man point at her in disgust.

"You, nosebleed."

The white deer touched her philtrum—red blood...

Dear friends, if you get a nosebleed from staring at a celestial man, how do you salvage your image? Waiting online, urgent!

She gritted her teeth and wiped away the blood. "Soaked too long, can't handle the heat! It's not because your body is so good-looking!"

He stared at her expressionlessly.

She stared back.

If I'm guilty, let the law punish me, not let me die of embarrassment before this celestial man!

Feeling hopeless, she rubbed her nose with her hand, realizing the bleeding had stopped.

Suddenly, the celestial man raised his hand. Her vision darkened; when she looked, she saw he'd thrown a towel from atop the stone grotto onto her head.

"Celestial man, you're beautiful and kind!" she whimpered.

His voice dropped another two degrees colder. "Use the towel."

Oh, he didn't want her wiping the blood with the spring water and dirtying the pool.

Never mind! Whatever the celestial man does is right!

Of course, hygiene is important!

She cheerfully wetted the towel to wipe her hands, then pressed it firmly to her nose and took a deep breath.

Wow! So fragrant!

It smelled of sharp sandalwood, tinged with a fruity aroma.

Uh...

The celestial man's gaze grew stranger.

She calmly put down the towel and asked, "I rubbed really hard. Did I get it all?"

He ignored her and closed his eyes.

Heavens, even more handsome with his eyes closed—how to deal with this!

That cold, noble aura—like an exiled immortal!

She dog-paddled over. "Celestial man, how haven't you been killed by Huo Yanfang yet?"

He opened his eyes and looked at her.

She looked back.

Oh, my terrible mouth!

She hurried to correct herself. "No, no, I mean, how did you escape from Huo Yanfang's grasp?"

He said nothing, his expression blank.

Her face, flushed pink from the hot springs, was genuinely anxious. Her misty eyes brimmed with worry.

She edged closer, cautiously.

"I didn't not try to save you," she whispered. "I'm just so greedy for handsome men. If I had any ability, I'd definitely rescue you. But I'm just a small actress—I can't afford to offend the richest man!"

A vein bulged on Huo Yanfang's forehead.

For the second time, she mentioned handsome men.

Noticing that he'd allowed her to inch closer, her courage grew. She sidled nearer.

So close now...

Unable to resist, she poked his arm.

Wow! So firm! Rock-solid!

She couldn't help but stroke it.

Wow! His skin was so smooth, like silk from Jiangnan!

Truly a celestial man!

She crossed her arms, hugged her shoulders, writhing in the water like a little worm.

The vein on Huo Yanfang's forehead throbbed.

He glanced down, saw the faint outline of her cleavage beneath her camisole, her crossed legs—short, but straight and pale.

He pinched the bridge of his nose, then tossed another towel from the stone grotto onto her face.

She hugged the towel, burying her little face deep inside. "Celestial man, you smell so good!"

His handsome face darkened completely.

She looked up, smiling sheepishly and trying to please him.

"Don't be angry, please? When I get stronger, I'll protect you and won't let anyone bully you! Trust me, I'm really capable. Who knows, in a few years, I might topple Huo Yanfang and become the richest myself!"

He saw the unusual blush on her cheeks, spreading to her slender neck and further down, listening to her bold declarations.

He quietly picked up the bottle from the tray.

Alcohol content: 78%.

He said nothing.

Drunk, the white deer was burning up, seeking the coolness of the stone grotto and leaning against her celestial man.

"Celestial man, what's your name? We're so destined!" She grinned like a silly child. "Destined! Ah! Ah!"

Huo Yanfang placed his hand on her face, pushing her away from his chest.

Her face was so small, not even as big as his palm.

She sought only the coolness, holding his wrist with both hands, rubbing her little face against his palm.

There was a faint fuzz on her cheeks, ticklish.

She clung to his arm, rubbing against him, her eyes growing unfocused. "Celestial man, how about I launch you as a star? You're so good-looking, you'll definitely be famous—super famous. The moment you debut, you'll be the top idol and make tons of money. Lu always keeps her word!"

He forced three words through his teeth: "My surname is Huo."

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