I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Chapter 136

As soon as this photo is posted, it immediately garners the attention of countless people.

It is mainly because it is taken so well. The flat and wide road reflects the bright sunlight, with two adjacent brick-red teaching buildings standing tall, and a section of clear blue sky cut out in the middle. Surrounding them are blurry figures of students.

The protagonist of the photo stands under the blue sky amidst the crowd. He is tall and light, wearing simple and clean clothes, carrying a baseball cap and a schoolbag, radiating a typical student vibe.

Plus, the striking white hair under the sunlight makes him look completely out of place with the surroundings.

Many netizens who don’t usually pay attention to the entertainment industry are also drawn in.

【Holy crap, what’s going on here?】

【White hair? Is it really so fashionable for high school students now?】

【That white hair looks really good, I want to dye mine like that!】

【The person above, you need the looks to pull that off 【laughs】 The guy is so fair~】

【Wow, if my teacher saw this, he’d pull my ears off!】

【This guy’s really handsome, also pretty—could he be an influencer? Does he have any fame?】

Since today is the first day of the college entrance exam, various news stories are coming out—such as forgetting exam admission tickets or IDs expiring. There are more people lurking on Weibo than usual, and a lot more people are seeing Bai Gaoxing for the first time.

So the fans start introducing him, explaining that he is Teacher Li’s exclusive translator.

Passersby catch on: they do recognize Li Pu, but is his translator really this young?

Fans then remember the main point and shift the topic back.

【Wait, does this mean Xiaobai is busy because of the college entrance exam?】

【Too real, the translation teacher just graduated from high school?】

【Ahhhh, is he really this young?】

【Help, I suddenly feel guilty about shipping this couple.】

【“Isn’t this Jiangcheng No. 1 Middle School? I went to high school here. Is Xiaobai also from Jiangcheng?】

【Yeah, Star Entertainment is also in Jiangcheng.】

【Wait a minute, Teacher Li is also in Jiangcheng.】

【Blogger, look around and see if Teacher Li is nearby!】

【No way… But, uh, it’s possible, check quickly!】

The person who posts the photo is an older sister who has come to drop off her younger sister for the exam. After dropping her off, she has nothing to do, so she casually glances around and spots a familiar figure.

【It’s mainly the white hair that’s so eye-catching!】 the blogger says, 【At first, I didn’t dare to recognize him, afraid I’d be wrong. A few people around me notice Xiaobai, but they don’t want to disturb him during the exam, so they don’t approach.】

【As for Teacher Li… I didn’t notice, I’m not sure if anyone saw him.】

In fact, many students and even parents at the scene have recognized Bai Gaoxing.

Although senior high school students are busy with their studies, they still have free time. They catch up on entertainment news during holidays, not to mention day students and those who have their phones in their school bags.

But since it is the day of the college entrance exam, they only glance at him for a moment, then suppress their curiosity and keep a “normal mindset.”

Meanwhile, Bai Gaoxing walks with the crowd toward the teaching building. He receives plenty of attention along the way, so he quickly puts his hat back on.

He notices the students who have seen him and are whispering with surprise, but none of them come over to speak with him. Bai Gaoxing is very glad it is the day of the exam, as everyone’s focus is mainly on themselves, and few people pay attention to him.

By the time he arrives at the classroom, most of the examinees are already there.

After smoothly passing the security check, Bai Gaoxing feels all eyes on him the moment he enters, followed by a series of gasps.

Well… mostly because he can’t wear a hat during the exam.

Bai Gaoxing realizes that his white hair is too noticeable, so he quickly lowers his head, trying to look serious while searching for a seat. As he walks down the aisle to the end, he turns back and is dismayed to find that he has ended up sitting in the front row.

And it is the same seat as before.

Bai Gaoxing sits down and absentmindedly touches the smooth desk. He is very close to the podium, with the door right behind him.

…Well, it’s convenient to run out after the exam.

With this thought, Bai Gaoxing props his chin and looks out the window. The weather is nice today. The sunlight brightens the classroom, and when he looks up, he sees the clear blue sky, which feels like a good omen.

Test papers, answer sheets, code sticking, bell ringing. In the huge classroom, only the sound of breathing and occasional rustling can be heard, along with the invigilator’s light footsteps.

Experiencing the college entrance exam again feels somewhat strange, not to mention that it is done out of necessity.

Bai Gaoxing hesitates for a moment as he picks up his pen, glances at the questions he is confident about, and quickly immerses himself in answering.

Time passes minute by minute. As the invigilator reminds them there are only ten minutes left, Bai Gaoxing caps his pen, like a soldier sheathing his sword…

—It’s too early for that. He still has to take the exam for two more days.

The bell rings, the papers are collected, and the invigilator says they can leave.

This classroom is one of the first to finish the exam, and before much activity starts in the teaching building, they are already allowed to leave.

So Bai Gaoxing darts out quickly.

Almost the instant the teacher says, “You can leave now,” he grabs his pencil case and runs out, leaving only a flash of white behind.

The students who have gathered enough courage to talk to Bai Gaoxing after finishing the exam are left dumbfounded: ????

…

When Bai Gaoxing reaches the school gate, he deliberately presses his hat down and waits for a moment, then follows the crowd out.

Outside the school gate, there is a sea of people—parents waiting for their children. Some wave when they see their kids, while others crane their necks to look around.

Anyway, Li Pu probably won’t be in the crowd…

Bai Gaoxing pulls his hat down further and tries to squeeze through, but he can’t move, so he just follows the flow of people.

The crowd is like a thick wall. Although there are people maintaining order and dispersing the crowd, it is rush hour, and the situation is chaotic enough to be described as a swarm.

Where is Li Pu…?

Bai Gaoxing walks and looks around, already resigned to the idea of walking back by himself. Suddenly, someone grabs his hand.

He turns around, and Li Pu is standing right behind him.

Bai Gaoxing freezes for a moment, then smiles.

“Come with me.” The man pulls him along and easily finds a less crowded path.

Being tall really is convenient, Bai Gaoxing sighs, wishing he were taller himself — maybe “twenty-three jumps and twenty-five drums” would do the trick. Then, surprised, he asks, “With so many people, didn’t anyone notice you?”

Li Pu, walking ahead, pauses. “I was noticed.”

He raises his right hand in front of Bai Gaoxing, and Bai Gaoxing focuses on his fingers, noticing black pen ink between Li Pu’s index finger and thumb.

“I signed autographs for them.”

Bai Gaoxing can’t help but laugh. Indeed, even with a hat on, Li Pu’s presence and aura make him hard to miss—there is no need to ask why he doesn’t wear a mask, it is already hot in June, and just wearing a hat is enough to make him sweat.

Taking advantage of the moment, Bai Gaoxing changes the subject. “Has the Chinese composition already hit the trending topics?”

Li Pu glances back at him. “Yeah, and so have you.”

Bai Gaoxing’s heart skips a beat. He takes his phone out of his backpack, checks the trending topics, and everything goes black in front of his eyes.

There is no escaping it!

Among the topics discussing college entrance examination compositions in various provinces, there is one about him. Though his ranking is falling, he still stands out.

And more importantly…

Bai Gaoxing grabs Li Pu’s hand and pulls him. “Run!”

Since he has been noticed this morning, there are definitely going to be more people paying attention to him at noon!

Sure enough, after returning home, someone posts a photo under his Weibo asking if this is him.

The photo shows him and Li Pu walking together from behind. He is smiling and looking up while talking, and Li Pu has turned to glance at him, the corner of his lips slightly raised. The two look very intimate.

This photo is also very atmospheric, and as a result, some comments shipping them appear, making Bai Gaoxing feel a bit guilty.

Bai Gaoxing silently closes the app, pretending he hasn’t seen anything.

Unbeknownst to him, the fans are already going wild with the topic.

【Ahhhh, are they holding hands?!】

【Probably an angle issue, but ahhhhhh they look so cute together!】

【Stop putting your fantasies into real people…Wuwuwuwu I’m shipping them to death!!】

【Newcomer report: I got pulled into this ship by this photo!】

The number of CP fans grows day by day. After the initial excitement, everyone begins to obsess over little details.

【I’m just saying, if they really end up together, I wouldn’t be surprised at all!”】

【Seriously, I wanna see them get married!】

“…”

…

The math exam in the afternoon goes unusually smoothly.

The math test in the afternoon goes exceptionally well. After finishing the questions, Bai Gaoxing feels everything has gone so smoothly, he checks the paper three times — and finds no mistakes.

He should be able to get a high score.

In Jiangcheng, students are allowed to hand in their papers early.

Bai Gaoxing glances at the time and sees there are still twenty minutes left. Not wanting to wait any longer, he decides to hand in his paper and leave the classroom.

The main reason is that he doesn’t want to face the crowded situation again, like in the morning.

Remembering that he has agreed to meet Li Pu at the intersection, Bai Gaoxing carries his backpack and walks briskly to the school gate.

When he sees the scene before him, he suddenly slams on the brakes, turns around, and tries to sneak away.

Unfortunately, it is already too late. A microphone is shoved into his face. “Student! Can I interview you? Do you think the math exam is difficult?”

He completely forgets about the interviews after the exam!!

Bai Gaoxing coughs to hide his embarrassment and adjusts the hat in his hand. “I think… it is okay?”

The reporter, looking at the delicate features and snow-white hair of the young man in front of him, keeps staring until he finally realizes, “Are you Xiaobai—?”

Bai Gaoxing: “Ah, yes.”

The reporter gets excited. “How did you do in math?”

Bai Gaoxing: “Hmm, it is okay!”

As it is a live-streamed interview, the reporter strictly only asks exam-related questions, and then asks, “Anything you’d like to say?”

Bai Gaoxing looks at the camera, thinks for a moment, and then says, “I hope the food will still be good after the exams.”

The reporter laughs for a while. “Alright, I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming exams!” Then he turns to grab another lucky student who has finished early.

Bai Gaoxing quickly runs away.

The interview is quickly seen by fans.

If the photo from the morning doesn’t quite confirm that the young man is Bai Gaoxing—since they haven’t seen his face clearly—this interview gives them the definitive answer.

Countless fans scream, saying they hope to casually bump into Xiaobai after the exams.

“I was wrong! I’ll never hand in my paper early again!” That evening, Bai Gaoxing holds his phone and watches his interview again, feeling so embarrassed that he almost digs his toes into the ground.

Some fans are excited about his math score, while others are skeptical. They say this year’s math exam is quite difficult, so maybe Xiaobai is just bragging?

Li Pu leans back against the headboard, extending his arm to pull the boy into his embrace. “Don’t watch it anymore, go to sleep.”

Bai Gaoxing buries himself into Li Pu’s chest and lets out a satisfied sigh.

Tomorrow is his strongest subject. How could he not get a high score?

…

As if following the objective law that it always rains during exams, the sky that has been sunny for two days suddenly darkens during the last exam.

Before long, the sound of raindrops begins to fall, and the invigilator hurriedly closes the windows to maintain silence in the exam hall.

At this point, the listening test has been played, and the candidates are turning their papers with a rustling sound. The long-tense atmosphere begins to relax gradually.

One can imagine how light-hearted the students must feel at this moment, probably all thinking that once the exams are over, they will sleep well, play all night, or even travel together.

He feels the same.

The rain grows heavier.

Bai Gaoxing writes the final stroke of his essay, bids Li Hua farewell, and begins to wait quietly.

In the pouring rain, his mood is surprisingly calm.

Maybe it is just an exceptionally lucky day, because by the time he leaves the exam room, the rain has stopped.

Bai Gaoxing steps through the puddles, the water reflecting the figures of everyone like a mirror. He eagerly looks forward to seeing Li Pu, to seeing the person he likes.

This feeling reaches its peak when he steps out of the school gate and sees Li Pu standing there, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Li Pu isn’t wearing any cover-up, and his handsome face is now exposed to everyone’s gaze. Just standing there lightly is enough to attract attention.

Bai Gaoxing quickly walks up to him, looking at the flowers in his arms. “…Sunflowers?” A large sunflower, along with chamomile and roses.

He then notices the young flower seller nearby, with a sign that reads, “Win the first prize in one fell swoop.”

“Then thank you!” Bai Gaoxing takes the flowers from Li Pu and follows him back.

At that moment, the sky is filled with the glow of the evening sunset, orange and purple interweaving beautifully, reflecting in everyone’s eyes.

Once back home, Bai Gaoxing doesn’t bother estimating his scores—he isn’t in the habit of doing that. He lazily leans back on the sofa, talking about his summer vacation plans that will last for three months.

“Do you want to go to Spring City? They’ve set up a water park there, everyone says it’s really fun!”

“I heard there’s a traveling opera troupe in Green City, and it’s supposed to be fantastic. Want to go see it?”

“When are you free? Take me to the park for a walk? I’ll have to pretend to be an adult in college soon! If I don’t play now, I won’t have the chance!”

He chatters non-stop even during dinner.

After finishing his meal, Bai Gaoxing happily takes his bowl to the kitchen. But when he is about to turn around, he is pressed against the table by a body from behind.

It is hard, and both the front and back are pressing painfully. It is tight, and he can’t move an inch.

Bai Gaoxing turns his head in surprise and sees Li Pu getting closer, his breath hot as he whispers in Bai Gaoxing’s ear.

“The exams are over…Is it okay now?”