Chapter 21
He couldn't stand others looking at Zhi Yao with covetous eyes.
Money was the last thing he lacked, and he didn't need Zhi Yao to earn money at all.
She was so young, it was enough for her to stay by his side eating and drinking every day, and she didn't need to worry about anything else.
Older Brother Sun had already expected this result, he just didn't imagine Zhi Yao would become so sensationally popular.
Pei Chiyao's fans had already set up a new Weibo account specially made to keep track of Zhi Yao.
That little fox bot had already exceeded 1 million followers that very afternoon.
One could imagine Pei Chiyao's influence.
So many businesses eagerly came knocking to collaborate.
Since they couldn't collaborate with Pei Chiyao, they tried to leverage his pet's popularity - that couldn't hurt, right?
Older Brother Sun sighed. "Alright then, I'll turn them down."
Older Brother Sun hung up the phone.
...
The next day, Zhi Yao went with Pei Chiyao to the set.
She hadn't followed him for the past few days. Now that she came, she was immediately adored by all the sisters and aunties in the crew.
"Little fox, you've come again?"
"So cute! How lovely, we can get some fox time on set!"
Zhi Yao busily dodged their touches. She didn't forget Pei Chiyao didn't like others touching her.
To avoid a repeat of last time, Zhi Yao had no choice but to put on a show by rolling around on the ground.
She licked her paws, her adorable appearance causing exclamations all around.
Pei Chiyao had just finished makeup and came out to see this scene.
Zhi Yao keenly noticed Pei Chiyao's arrival. She immediately flipped herself upright and trotted over to Pei Chiyao, scratching his pants leg asking to be picked up.
But Pei Chiyao only bent down and poked Zhi Yao's nose, saying "I have to shoot now, I'll hug you when I get back."
She was a very sensible little fox. She immediately started to retreat, planning to go play by herself.
But before she could return to Pei Chiyao's chair for a nap, the assistant director suddenly rushed over in a panic.
"Oh no, oh no! The white fox prop we prepared ran away! Has anyone seen it? Hurry and look for it!"
Next, the entire crew started frantically looking for the fox in disarray.
Zhi Yao froze in place.
Looking for...a fox?
She suddenly stood up on her hind legs, front paws floating in midair as she sniffed around.
The air had none of the unique fox scent.
That fox likely ran quite far away.
Zhi Yao thought to herself.
After searching half the day, the crew still couldn't find the fox or even a single fox hair.
"What do we do now!"
The assistant director was extremely anxious.
They rented this location by the day at a high price. If filming progress was delayed, they would lose a lot of money.
That white fox was specially trained and they spent a lot of money to purchase it too.
Seeing the assistant director so anxious that tears were about to fall, Zhi Yao hurriedly stepped forward, "Hmm Hmm!"
The little one pointed at herself - wasn't there a ready-made fox right here? Why were they still looking?
The assistant director lowered his head to look at her and immediately froze.
"Little fox, what... what do you mean?"
The assistant director silently glanced at Pei Chiyao. He actually wanted to use Zhi Yao too but Pei Chiyao didn't allow it!
Zhi Yao read the script so as soon as she saw Pei Chiyao's costume today and the props the crew prepared, she knew which scene they were shooting.
It was probably the scene where the male lead meets danger and a white fox suddenly appears to save him.
The little one didn't even think before dashing out!
"Yao Yao!" Pei Chiyao shouted sharply!
He realized early on what Zhi Yao intended to do - too dangerous!
But Zhi Yao simply ignored him.
No difficulties, only brave little foxes!
The little one fiercely charged at the wires, spinning and leaping with eyes closed, completing the white fox's scenes swiftly without any safety precautions at all.
Everyone watched dumbfounded.
What...what kind of special forces fox was this?! Too awesome! A prodigy!
Pei Chiyao's heart jumped to his throat.
Even with a gun pointed between his brows he wouldn't be as nervous as he was now.
Only when he saw Zhi Yao safely land did he finally relax.
The moment Zhi Yao landed, cheers and applause erupted around her. The little show-off stood proudly amidst the crowd, continuously nodding her head in thanks.
Her cute appearance completely captured the hearts of everyone in the crew.
Too cute! Heart melting!
But before she could bask in the limelight for long, she was lifted up by the scruff of her neck the next second.
Zhi Yao was about to protest unhappily when she smelled the faint sandalwood scent and instantly shut her mouth.
The little one quickly raised her front paws respectfully kowtowing at Pei Chiyao.
Pei Chiyao's face remained cold the entire time. "Come with me."
Carrying the little fox, he walked to a secluded area.
Seeing Pei Chiyao's dark expression, no one dared to stop him. After all, the earlier scene was clearly too dangerous and everyone could see how precious that little fox was to Pei Chiyao.
They supposed he was taking the little fox somewhere to discipline it.
"You're really gutsy now, very promising." Pei Chiyao said coldly after putting her down.
Hearing no one else around, Zhi Yao finally spoke. "Do I? I think I'm pretty average."
She wasn't an ordinary fox to begin with. The little one arrogantly raised her head.
Seeing her attitude, Pei Chiyao got angry again. "Zhi Yao, I wasn't praising you!"
His sharp tone made Zhi Yao cower immediately.
"I...I just wanted to help out the crew!"
After all she couldn't freeload all the crew's packed lunches!
And also...
The little one pitifully tugged Pei Chiyao's pants. "Pei Chiyao, I realized acting is pretty fun. I...I want to act too."
Although she was just a fox now instead of a human, since there was a need she could contribute too!
Pei Chiyao gazed at Zhi Yao silently for a long while before speaking. "Why do you want to act?"
Zhi Yao tilted her head. "I just think it's really fun. I want to be liked by many people like you too. Can I?"
The little one curled up pitifully leaning on Pei Chiyao's shoes.
Pei Chiyao picked her up immediately. "It's dirty there."
Only then could she finally see Pei Chiyao's expression clearly. "You agreed?!"
The little one's voice was extremely excited.
After being with Pei Chiyao for so long, she understood him best.
Whenever he had that helpless look, it meant he conceded!
"You're the best!"
The little one waved her front paws eagerly trying to crawl into Pei Chiyao's arms.
Hee hee!
She nestled happily in Pei Chiyao's embrace, grinning gleefully.
She was going to become a celebrity fox very soon!