Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Taking Off
Gu Cheng brought his sister to meet with Miao Mu, and straight out said they had secured investment, but there was one condition.
Surprised by the good news, Miao Mu was tongue-tied, "You say, you say, this is great, uh, you say."
Gu Cheng’s request was simple, hoping the program group wouldn’t exploit his sister for hype.
"If Miaomiao performs well and trends naturally, that’s fine. But no intentional exaggeration or buying spots in trending topics."
He believed in his sister’s strength and charm. Gaining attention due to her capabilities was fine, but the reverse could lead to backlash from netizens, attacking his sister.
That’s not a scene he wanted to see.
"No problem," Miao Mu agreed readily.
Gu Cheng’s expression softened slightly, "If later guests try to use Miaomiao, please handle it with your program team."
"No problem!"
The investment was in place, and Tuanzi would be joining the show with Gu Chi. Director Miao needed to sign more high-profile guests to persuade the television station.
In this matter, Gu Cheng couldn’t help; Miao Mu needed to sign at least two groups of guests himself in a short time.
He thought it would take several days to get results, but that night, Miao Mu excitedly told him, "Mrs. Gu has agreed to join the show with her son."
The Mrs. Gu Miao Mu referred to was Gu Ran, a first-tier actress, powerful and a single mom.
Previously, Gu Ran and Gu Jiujiu participated in "Go on an adventure together." Coincidentally, Gu Cheng had brought his sister to that program.
Gu Cheng: "So it’s them. Mrs. Gu is available lately?"
"Seems like she’s bringing her son to make friends," Miao Mu couldn’t hide his excitement, "They’re joining because they heard Miaomiao would be on the show."
Gu Cheng: mildly displeased.
A day later, Miao Mu informed that he signed another two groups of guests. The television station also approved his proposal, with a planned live broadcast starting next Friday.
Gu Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, sent his sister to their second uncle’s house, and set off to another city.
When Gu Che learned that Gu Chi would accompany his sister on the program, he nearly rushed out of the film set.
"Miaomiao, let me join you on the show!" he said with a pitiful tone.
Tuanzi was practicing with her left hand, skillfully spinning a small knife with her left while holding a phone with her right, talking to her second brother.
"But aren’t you filming a drama, second brother?"
"I can take three days off each week!"
As soon as Gu Che finished his sentence, his assistant’s wailing came through, urging him to hurry to makeup.
Tuanzi felt sympathy for the assistant for a second.
"Be good, second brother. You can join me next time," she coaxed.
Gu Che was frustrated, "What if there’s no suitable program then?"
"Then we’ll make our own show~"
Tuanzi said innocently, "Okay, okay, second brother, go film your drama. Sun will cry, the director will cry, tears will flood your room."
Gu Che had to hang up the phone.
Tuanzi tossed the phone aside and picked up another small knife, spinning both simultaneously.
Gu Chi was packing his luggage.
He silently listened to the whole call, and after it ended, he laughed, "Just now, Miaomiao seemed like the elder sister, Little Che like the younger brother."
Tuanzi’s eyes brightened.
"Then Miaomiao is the best, most reliable sister!"
Gu Chi: "Oh? Would a reliable sister get caught sneaking ice cream at night?"
Tuanzi: (〃＞皿＜)
"Don’t bring that up again!"
She stomped her foot in frustration, her little ears turning red.
This incident had to be traced back to Yi Kai’s birthday party.
After attending the party that day, Tuanzi sneaked to the kitchen and opened the fridge, only to be caught by Gu Cheng. She obediently took the milk handed by him.
As soon as that night, thinking her brother was asleep, she sneaked to the kitchen again. She opened the freezer and took out a box of ice cream, but before she could eat it, her big brother showed up at the kitchen door.
As a result, both Tuanzi and Gu Che were reprimanded. Tuanzi was criticized for sneaking ice cream in fall, and Gu Che for buying too much ice cream.
When handing his sister over to their second uncle’s family, Gu Cheng emphasized repeatedly, no giving her a chance to eat ice cream.
Since then, Gu Chi had teased her about it several times.
Gu Chi’s eyebrows arched playfully.
"Eating ice cream in autumn and winter—anyone who didn’t know might think Miaomiao has an iron stomach."
Tuanzi shrunk her neck.
She shifted topics sheepishly, "Tomorrow we’re going to Sea City, and the live broadcast starts the morning after. So exciting."
Gu Chi played along blandly, "I’m excited too."
Tuanzi puffed out her cheeks, "Not sincere."
Gu Chi chuckled and pointed at the two small knives.
"What are you practicing?"
"Mainly practicing my left hand," Tuanzi tilted her chin confidently, "Later, Miaomiao wants to learn the Dual Blade Style, so I’m preparing first."
Gu Chi was curious, "But your master isn’t with you, and I haven’t seen you look at any sword manuals. How are you learning?"
Tuanzi blinked. Facing those curious and teasing eyes, she blushed, turned her back, "It’s a secret, it’s a secret!"
Of course, the system provides the Sword Manual, but she wasn’t ready to materialize it just yet.
At three in the morning.
The system noticed Zhao Ban and his gang moving to another district.
Seeing the host sleeping soundly, the system didn’t wake her.
Once the four red dots moved to a building, indicating an intention to steal, the system decisively called the police.
It thought it would be like before, where Zhao Ban and his cronies ran off in a panic again.
But half an hour later, the four actually moved again. The system zoomed out the map and realized it was looking at a police station.
Overcome with curiosity, the system used the internet to hack into indoor cameras for a peek.
Wow, those four finally got busted.
Come morning, Tuanzi groggily sat up, stretching sleepily with half-open eyes.
The system’s voice echoed in her mind, laced with excitement.
[Ancient Martial System: Miaomiao, look at the photos]
Tuanzi widened her eyes, noticing several photos scattered on the blanket. She picked the nearest one, seeing Zhao Ban and his cronies handcuffed.
Looking at another, it was of the four locked up in a holding cell.
She didn’t know how the system did it, but it captured their defeated, ugly faces clearly.
"Hey, how come they got caught?"
[Ancient Martial System: They attempted theft, carried weapons, startled the homeowner, used knives to threaten, and ultimately turned it into home invasion robbery]
Home invasion robbery is a serious charge, with different sentencing from mere theft, and the homeowner suffered a minor injury.
[Ancient Martial System: This time, they’re sure to spend years in jail]
Tuanzi clapped her hands in glee.
"Serves them right! Being bad right after release, serves them right, haha!"
She laughed heartily, then sweetly thanked the system.
[Miaomiao: Thank you Little Gu, for calling the cops so quickly. They got caught fast, and the homeowner wasn’t too hurt]
[Ancient Martial System: It’s, it’s nothing]
Tuanzi praised it a bit more, without changing clothes or fixing her hair, she ran out of the room. Under her second uncle’s astonished gaze, she jumped off the balcony.
Gu Rui: "!"
He rushed to the balcony and saw his niece joyfully floating away, soon reaching the neighboring villa.
Gu Rui: "..."