I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Chapter 39

Chickens fly and dogs jump, ghosts cry and wolves howl.

(Translator’s Notes: “鸡飞狗跳，鬼哭狼叫” is a well-known Chinese idiom that describes chaotic and tumultuous situations.)

There is no better way to describe the two people’s miserable state.

Bai Gaoxing numbly watches his two assistants chase each other around, howling and yowling. The camera in Mei Youshu’s hand remains firmly in his grip, and Bai Gaoxing is held tightly in a hug, experiencing a human roller coaster.

Finally, he breaks free from Lin Shi’s arms, flies to the top of the cage, and turns to look at the tragic scene on the balcony.

He remembers the jar—the one the old man downstairs gives to Li Pu when he goes out for a walk a few days ago.

No wonder he hasn’t seen it afterward… It turns out that Li Pu has hidden it in the flowerpot, and he doesn’t expect there to be lively mealworms inside.

They must be for feeding the starlings.

He is not blessed enough to handle that.

At this time, the two assistants calm down and sit on the sofa—one on one side crying, the other on the other side covering his face and taking deep breaths. Bai Gaoxing sees this and can’t help but sigh.

After thinking for a moment, he jumps out of the cage and resolutely walks toward the balcony.

She shudders, not looking at the pile of thin strips on the balcony floor, and says tremulously, “Brother Shu, Dabai wants to go to the balcony; you must stop it! Quickly!”

Mei Youshu doesn’t even raise his head; he just lowers it and covers his eyes. “Dabai hasn’t gone yet… Go and bring Dabai back.”

Lin Shi’s mouth quivers. “I’m scared of bugs!”

Mei Youshu chokes. As a man, how can he have the nerve to admit he is afraid of birds and chickens?

The two of them stand in silence, and finally, Mei Youshu stands up abruptly, only to sit back down.

No, his legs feel weak.

The two assistants stare wide-eyed at each other.

In the end, it is Bai Gaoxing who picks up the mealworms one by one with his claws.

He is also considerate enough to close the lid directly, so they are out of sight, out of mind.

Lin Shi, who finally dares to enter the balcony, holds the large parrot and wipes its claws with a wet towel, her voice still trembling. “Dabai, you can’t use this claw anymore!”

Mei Youshu grabs the jar and puts it in an absolutely safe corner.

After doing all this, the two are exhausted.

After a long time, Lin Shi asks, “When are we going to prepare for the live broadcast?”

Mei Youshu replies, “Take a break. Just take a break.”

…

“Dabai will officially meet everyone tomorrow morning, so please stay tuned. For the specific time, please follow the official account @XingyuMedia on Xinghuo Live. Don’t miss it~”

This notice is officially released by Star Entertainment yesterday afternoon. After a night of buildup, it successfully attracts significant attention.

Following the announcement, fan enthusiasm continues to surge.

【”Ahhhhhhh, I can’t wait!”】

【“I told you that previous news is definitely a rumor! Xingyu Dad just slaps them in the face!”】

【“That is obviously a paid smear campaign! And you all believed it!!”】

【”I don’t care; I want to see Dabai!!!!!”】

【”Where is Li Pu? Will Li Pu be there!? Urgent!”】

【”I guess not! Hahahaha!!! After all, the composition of the actor Li’s team doesn’t include the actor himself.”】

【”I guess so!!! This is his parrot!!”】

【”I’m ready to give gifts! I want to be number one on Star Entertainment today!”】

A group of people argue excitedly on Weibo, while Mei Youshu has already set up a mobile phone holder next to the balcony in the living room.

“First do this, then this, and then this setting is…”

“By the way, Brother Shu,” Lin Shi carefully notes Mei Youshu’s debugging process, “Why doesn’t Sister Li come with us?”

Hearing Lin Shi’s question, Mei Youshu falls silent for a moment, recalling what Lei Li said: I originally want to bring Dabai to the company, but I worry it will be afraid of unfamiliar environments, so it’s better to do the live broadcast at Li Pu’s house. As for why you come, it’s because you are more familiar with Dabai.

Yes, judging by the time they have spent together, he is indeed the most familiar with Dabai. After all, he sees Dabai as soon as Brother Li gets him…

But he is scared!

Mei Youshu wipes his nose. If it weren’t for the promise of a pay raise…

“Alright, you sit here. Later, you’ll control Dabai. If it flies around, just grab it back,” Mei Youshu instructs Lin Shi to sit in front of the camera and assigns her the task.

Lin Shi exchanges a glance with Bai Gaoxing and asks in confusion, “Why me? I’m just a newbie…”

“You’re not a star; it doesn’t matter whether you’re a newcomer or not,” Mei Youshu says. “Besides, girls are generally gentler and won’t hurt Dabai.”

Lin Shi nods, somewhat understanding.

You must be joking.

Bai Gaoxing looks at Mei Youshu speechlessly. He can see the man’s trembling little finger. Besides, the man doesn’t even give him any attention!

Standing on the specially moved metal stand, Bai Gaoxing adjusts his feathers, skillfully lining up with the camera.

“Get ready.” Mei Youshu logs into the official account of Xingyu and enters the live broadcast room. “Three, two, one, start.”

The moment the live broadcast room opens, it nearly crashes.

Fortunately, the server of the Xinghuo platform is powerful enough. After just a few seconds of freezing, the live broadcast resumes smoothly.

【Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!】

【Dabai! Li Pu! Dabai! Li Pu!】

【It’s the assistant brother!!!】

【Hey, there’s a pretty girl!!! Is she the new assistant?】

Instantly, the screen explodes with a flurry of gift effects.

Mei Youshu quickly glances at the barrage and flashes a standard business smile. “Hello everyone, I’m Mei Youshu, Li Pu’s assistant.”

He gestures to Lin Shi in front of the camera. “This is Lin Shi, Li Ge’s assistant, and she’s also my assistant today.”

【It’s the little sister! 【cheers】】

【Shu Ge! Shu Ge! Is Teacher Li here???】

【This is the second official live broadcast! (Excited) (Crawling crazily)】

【I don’t know if it’s just me, but I feel like Shu Ge and the little sister seem a bit embarrassed (dog head). Are they being bullied by Dabai?】

【Now that you mention it, I also sense that… they look a bit drained.】

Mei Youshu and Lin Shi both wear friendly smiles in front of the camera, but their eyes and slightly messy hair hint at an imperceptible weariness.

Mei Youshu smiles again and glances at the comments. “Today’s live broadcast will be very brief, mainly to introduce Dabai to everyone.”

He pauses for effect. “Of course, everyone already knows Dabai from previous live broadcasts and Brother Li’s works, right? So today’s stream is to help you get to know him better.”

Addressing the most pressing question from fans, he adds, “Brother Li has something to attend to at the moment, so today’s short live broadcast will just be me chatting with everyone.”

Mei Youshu can be considered the top assistant in the entertainment industry. As an assistant to an award-winning actor and a first-tier star, his live streaming knowledge comes from learning from assistants of other artists. He has even helped other artists with live broadcasts, but he has never done a live broadcast for his own artist.

In other words, he is quite skilled but hasn’t had the chance to showcase it.

“Dabai is a Zongqi Wutong Parrot, known for being very intelligent and talented with language. Hmm? ‘Did Li Pu teach him to speak?’ Hahaha, not necessarily! Sometimes Dabai can quickly pick up a few words just by hearing others speak.”

Mei Youshu addresses the most significant questions while reading the comments, particularly those related to shaping the images of Li Pu and Dabai. He happily responds to each one.

“‘Will Li Pu still do live broadcasts on Xinghuo?’ Well, that depends on Li Ge’s schedule. Everyone knows his next drama is about to start, and we’ll do our best to encourage him.”

The comments are filled with laughter: 【I don’t believe it. You’ve been urging him for years, and nothing has happened.】

He tries to catch keywords in the rapidly scrolling comments. “Don’t be too excited; underage viewers and children should refrain from sending gifts; there will be more opportunities after the broadcast!”

The live stream is in full swing, and Bai Gaoxing listens in, feeling very intrigued.

It is his first time live streaming with another “person”—a real “person”! He doesn’t even have to talk himself; it’s so effortless.

Mei Youshu starts to work, speaking smoothly, and soon the atmosphere in the live broadcast room becomes very enthusiastic. Even he finds himself happily engaged in the conversation. The next moment, he turns the camera to the parrot on the shelf. “This is Dabai. Dabai, come say hello to everyone.”

Bai Gaoxing is taken aback by this sudden move but still raises his paw in cooperation. “Hello everyone!”

The barrage explodes with excitement.

【Ahhhhh so good! So cute!】

【So cooperative ahhhh I want to raise one too!!! Let Mom give it a kiss!】

【It understands, right? It definitely understands!】

【Newcomer reporting. It’s so cute, I can’t help but want to kiss it to death, wuwuwu…】

After Bai Gaoxing’s instinctive reaction, Mei Youshu is a bit startled, fearing that Dabai won’t cooperate at all. Luckily, not only does Dabai cooperate exceptionally, but it also delivers very standard responses.

He glances at the parrot with both relief and excitement, his fear fading slightly within three seconds before returning.

Mei Youshu clears his throat and shifts his gaze. “Anyway, Dabai is very friendly—”

Just as he finishes speaking, he hears a fluttering sound near his ear and nearly jumps. Turning his head, he sees the parrot already perched on Lin Shi’s shoulder.

Bai Gaoxing lowers his head to preen his feathers, winks at Mei Youshu, and thinks, I’ll give you some face and not stand on you.

Not only that, but he also speaks up: “Hello everyone! Good morning!”

【Hello, Dabai!!!!】

【Good morning!!!!】

【You’re so cute!!!!】

【Replace Li Pu and debut, Dabai! (doge emoji)】

At that moment, Lin Shi tentatively extends a finger, and Bai Gaoxing responds, shaking hands with her.

Seeing how smart Dabai is, the viewers in the barrage can’t help but hope that Mei Youshu will interact more with the parrot and showcase more of its linguistic talent.

Mei Youshu looks at Lin Shi. “Um… what should we say?”

Lin Shi thinks for two seconds and says to Bai Gaoxing, “Dabai loves everyone, right?”

This question is well thought out. As long as the parrot doesn’t say “no,” any sound it makes could be interpreted as “yes”; even silence could be taken as “default agreement.”

To his surprise, the white parrot actually nods. “I love you!”

It even makes a heart shape with its paws held in front of its chest (though it is hard to see): “I love you all, and you should love me too!”

The comments section erupts like a landslide.

【I’m dead!!! Starting today, I’m unfollowing Li Pu and following his parrot!】

【I’m different! I want to be a fan of both! They’re one family!】

【The little parrot working hard for its owner is so cute!!!!】

【It’s as if I’m seeing Dabai say: ‘You must love me (and my owner)!’ So touching!】

Looking at the enthusiastic comments in the barrage, Mei Youshu turns back to Bai Gaoxing in shock.

He finally understands why Brother Li can let Dabai live stream by himself. The parrot is so smart! It can hold the scene all on its own!

In the camera, the two assistants and the bird work together seamlessly, turning this short live broadcast into a textbook example of success.

Time passes quickly, and Mei Youshu feels his mouth go dry. This live broadcast hasn’t been planned for a long duration, and seeing that the time is almost up and he has said everything he can, he prepares to say goodbye to the audience and end the broadcast. He even presses the exit button—

“Click.”

At that moment, the door opens. Mei Youshu freezes and turns to look. “Brother Li?”

Lin Shi also calls out politely, “Teacher Li.”

The barrage surges with excitement.

【! ! ! Is it Teacher Li?】

【! ! ! ! ! ! Is Li Pu here too???】

【Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I heard his voice!】

【What a surprise, why didn’t you come earlier! Extend the live stream a bit more!!! I want to see Li Pu!】

【woc hahahahahahahahahaha! I’m dying of laughter! Brother Shu, please don’t end it!】

Bai Gaoxing turns his head to look over and is pleased to see that Li Pu doesn’t have a hospital plastic bag in his hand this time. He chirps happily and spreads his wings. “Welcome back!”

Li Pu hangs up his coat and slowly walks toward the two assistants. He learned about the live broadcast from Lei Li yesterday, but unfortunately, he has to go to the hospital today and will miss it.

“Is it over?”

A low and gentle voice comes from outside the camera, and the audience in the live broadcast room can’t contain their excitement! A new wave of comments floods in.

“Not… not yet,” Mei Youshu stammers. It is the first time he associates Li Pu with a live stream; it feels so surreal. He awkwardly moves his arms. “Brother Li, do you want to show up at the end?”

Li Pu thinks for a moment, walks around the coffee table, and then his figure appears in the camera.

“Hello.” He smiles slightly, and his usually cold demeanor seems to melt, attracting everyone’s attention.

Li Pu is considered photogenic among celebrities, but he looks even better in real life than on camera. Everyone who has seen him offline can attest to this.

As soon as he appears, the speed of the barrage comments reaches a frenzy, making it impossible to read clearly.

Li Pu simply ignores the chaos and smiles. “Thank you for liking Dabai.”

As soon as he finishes speaking, Bai Gaoxing jumps onto Li Pu’s shoulder and affectionately rubs his face, showcasing the deep bond between owner and pet.

From the earlier comments during the live stream, Bai Gaoxing can tell that there are objections from the outside regarding Li Pu raising a parrot. In reality, many people claim that Li Pu isn’t even raising it and is using it as an excuse to avoid live streaming; however, those comments are overshadowed by more enthusiastic fans.

So, he has to show off a bit and not let his owner lose face!

“Kiss!” Bai Gaoxing plants a big kiss on Li Pu’s cheek, rubbing its soft face against him. “Snuggle!”

The pure white parrot looks lively, clearly showing surprise and delight at seeing its owner.

Mei Youshu is almost unable to hold on any longer and quickly interrupts, “See, Dabai misses its master very much. We have to find a chance to wrap things up.” He pauses for a moment, “Today’s time is not enough; the live broadcast will end here. Everyone remember to pay attention to Brother Li’s next new project. Goodbye!”

Li Pu: “Goodbye.”

Bai happily waves his wings: “Goodbye~”

After turning off the live broadcast, the two assistants feel completely relieved.

Mei Youshu moves his numb arms and says with a wry smile, “I thought you weren’t coming back.”

Li Pu pats the parrot on his shoulder and replies, “I got back early today.”

Just as Mei Youshu is about to say something else, Lin Shi tugs at his sleeve. “Shu, Brother Shu…”

Her voice trembles slightly, familiar yet anxious.

“What’s wrong?”

“That bug… and also…”

Mei Youshu follows the direction of Lin Shi’s finger and sees that the pile of bugs from earlier still has a few stragglers, with three or so of them crawling out from the gap they just fell into.

Li Pu also looks over and understands the source of the bugs.

“How did it get out?” He stands up, preparing to deal with it.

Lin Shi looks at Li Pu with increasing fear.

Mei Youshu turns his head and bumps into Bai Gaoxing’s big face.

Bai Gaoxing: “Hi~”

Mei Youshu: “!!!”

When Li Pu walks out to the balcony, the two say their goodbyes and run away without stopping, their figures quickly disappearing from the sight of the man and the bird.

Li Pu, holding the jar: ? ?

Bai Gaoxing, who witnesses the whole process and understands the truth, stretches out his wings and pats Li Pu’s shoulder, letting out a long sigh.

Then, Li Pu’s eyes fall on the coffee table, where the handheld camera forgotten by the two assistants lies quietly.

Author’s Note:

Dabai: I suggest you don’t watch (with a gaze of looking at black history).