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Chapter 150 - 70: The Superstar

Chapter 150: Chapter 70: The Superstar

The auction was a success unlike any before, or perhaps it was a bit too successful.

Cai Die had to spend a great deal of time explaining to the guests that the Fox Immortal was not for sale, according to the laws of the Imperial Court, human trafficking is a serious crime, and the Emerald Theater does not provide any services for drinking or chatting with a Fox Immortal.

But clearly, not everyone understood the meaning of giving up.

Especially for those in high positions, who always manage to get what they desire.

The square-faced minister did not leave after being dissuaded by Cai Die, but waited outside the Emerald Theater, because he was convinced that the Fox Immortal had smiled at him on stage, hinting at him, a man of his stature was always favored by people.

However, this was after all the Third Prince’s territory, and he believed that Miss September also favored polite people.

Having finished shooting inside the theater, Jiuyue stretched lazily, she took off her white gown and changed into her everyday clothes.

While the gown was beautiful, it was cumbersome to wear and very restrictive to her movements, she still preferred the casual outfit Mr. Mingyuan had bought for her, even the tail section had been tailored by Mr. Mingyuan so that it wouldn’t snag her tail.

"Miss September, here is your payment for today, the fee has also been transferred to your account," Cai Die said as she brought a generous gift package, wondering if she should ask, "What do you think of the life of a star?"

"Not bad," Jiuyue replied, taking the gift box and feeling in high spirits. She had been busy all afternoon and was quite hungry, now she could eat a whole chicken.

"Then, have you ever considered becoming a regular at the Emerald? We can arrange the most professional team for you and in no time, you’ll be a household name."

Cai Die was somewhat reluctant to let Jiuyue leave.

Becoming a household name was an understatement; given the enthusiastic response from the guests, she believed that Jiuyue’s fame could spread throughout the entire cosmos.

The Emerald occasionally invited cosmic stars to perform at the theater, and every time tickets were hard to come by, with fans so fervent that they even bought interstellar travel tickets to cross a star system just to see the show at the Emerald.

However, they had yet to cultivate a Cosmic Level superstar.

According to Cai Die’s observation, each Cosmic Level superstar possesses an innate and unique quality that no amount of practice can achieve. She had always been dedicated to discovering new talent, but had made little progress until she encountered Jiuyue at the train station today.

She was convinced that Jiuyue possessed such a quality.

Just one glance was enough to drive people wild.

And indeed, her judgment had been proven right.

With just one appearance on stage, Jiuyue had captured the hearts of many, accomplishing what others struggled years to achieve. Imperial Court ministers and corporate VIPs specially sought them out after the exhibition to inquire about the Fox Immortal.

The ultimate dream of countless Emerald Theater performers was merely a beginning for Jiuyue.

"We’ve already prepared a major project, ’Hundred-change Fox Immortal,’ and we would like to invite you..."

"No, thanks."

Jiuyue declined immediately. To her, performing on stage today was just an experience of life, and now that she understood what a star’s life was like, there was nothing to linger for.

She had no interest in becoming a superstar.

It was tiring and many things were beyond her control, all at the mercy of the team’s arrangements.

If she were a real superstar, after finishing a day’s shooting, she would still have to attend social events—everyone hoped she would show up at the next gathering, a place for high society networking, attended by those who could decide the future of the Imperial Court and even the entire world.

Worse still, she would not even have the chance to go out on her own.

It’s hard to imagine a Cosmic Level superstar going downstairs to buy groceries, or visiting "Old Sui’s Tavern" near her home for a pot chicken meal without making the news headlines.

Truly dreadful.

Jiuyue had no interest in such a confined life, and as for the affection she received at the exhibition...

It was an inevitable result.

She is a pure-blooded nine-tailed fox, and being adored by people brought her no joy, only Mr. Mingyuan, with his camera, taking pictures of her, filled her with a sense of accomplishment.

With this generous gift package, she would be ready at any time to play the role of the Fox Immortal at home, if Mr. Mingyuan requested it.

"Ah, that’s really too bad," Cai Die said, disappointed.

Seeing Jiuyue’s determined attitude, Cai Die had to give up, feeling this might become a lifelong regret, "You’ve worked hard today, I’ll take you out through the back door."

Considering Jiuyue’s dislike for being surrounded by people, Cai Die started on the next arrangement.

The enthusiasm of the guests participating in the exhibition was high, and many did not leave immediately after the event ended, hoping to catch another glimpse of the Fox Immortal’s charm.

The Fox Immortal was an image on the stage, and people always wanted to learn more, eager to know the real identity of the performer.

However, as soon as they stepped out the door, an uninvited guest appeared on their inevitable path.

It was the square-faced minister.

He held fresh flowers in his hands and had carefully adjusted his attire once more.

The minister was a regular at the Emerald Theater and an important guest of the Third Prince, familiar with both the front and back of the theater, but he had previously known his place and never intercepted anyone backstage.

The minister spotted Jiuyue at a glance, and once again froze in place.

He experienced an entirely different beauty from the same person—Jiuyue, having shed her white dress, also dropped her aloof demeanor, and under the lights, she was enchanting and alluring, every frown and smile tugging at the heartstrings.

The minister knew he shouldn’t have been so forward.

With his prominent status in the Imperial Court, if the Fox Immortal’s performer was interested in him, they should have contacted him through Cai Die. There were too many in the theater who wished to connect with him, and he couldn’t make it all seem so easy.

But this time, the minister was willing to cast aside all etiquettes.

He took a step forward, gazing at Jiuyue with profound eyes.

Miss Fox Immortal had fulfilled all his fantasies about beautiful things.

The minister took an excited step forward because Miss Fox Immortal smiled at him again, more noticeable and more radiant than the fleeting moment on stage.

He saw Miss Fox Immortal quicken her steps, striding towards him.

During the wait, the minister had been pondering the introduction and topics for their first conversation, believing he would certainly make a lasting impression on Miss Fox Immortal.

"I am—"

Before he could finish, Miss Fox Immortal had already brushed past him, not even having time to hand her the flowers he held.

Huh?

Huh!?

The minister stood rigid in place.

Without waiting for him to turn around, he heard the captivating voice that haunted dreams—Miss Fox Immortal’s voice was just as intoxicating.

"I’m hungry, I want roast chicken tonight!"

The minister turned stiffly, and Jiuyue, who cuddled into Duan Mingyuan’s arms, deeply pierced his eyes.

He saw Miss Fox Immortal smiling brilliantly, her eyes curved into crescent moons.

Roast chicken?

What kind of undignified dinner was this?

He had fine wines in his residence and a chef ranked among the best in the Imperial Court.

Looking closely, the man hugging Miss Fox Immortal wore a suit and was clearly from the lowest ranks of the working class.

On reflection, when Miss Fox Immortal had been on stage, this worker seemed to have been holding a camera not far from him.

The Emerald Theater was a gathering place for the elite and powerful, where such insignificant characters rarely appeared, which made the minister remember him.

Could it be...

Could it be that Miss Fox Immortal had never shown a smile for him?

"Let’s go."

Without giving the minister any chance to speak, Duan Mingyuan took the gift box Jiuyue was holding and walked shoulder to shoulder towards the end of the corridor.