I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Chapter 48

Just as Mei Youshu mentions, there are indeed many beautiful sisters in the company.

Some are delicate and pretty, others are elegant and capable. Their employee badges display their positions and names.

Feeling a bit embarrassed under their gaze, Bai Gaoxing can’t help but turn his head to the side.

“So cute!” The HR manager rushes forward, nearly pressing her face against the transparent carrier.

“Can I open it and touch it?” asks the marketing director expectantly.

“Can it fly?” The designer blinks with curiosity.

“Let us see it!” another assistant shouts excitedly.

As his colleagues crowd in, Mei Youshu holds the bird carrier above his head, looking helpless. “Make way! Don’t crowd around.”

Since Mei Youshu is already tall, this lift instantly puts the bird out of sight. Glancing around, he walks forward, asking, “Is the room Sister Li set aside for it on the seventh floor?”

“Yes,” the receptionist replies. “Turn right, last room at the end.”

Bai Gaoxing watches in confusion as his view shifts from looking up to looking down from above, then starts moving, getting a taste of what it feels like to be in the spotlight.

Is this what walking the red carpet feels like? He looks down at the colorful crowd, like spotlights around a stage.

Mei Youshu carries him into the elevator, which is empty, and they ride straight to the seventh floor.

With a “ding,” the door opens, revealing a new world.

Bright.

That’s his first impression. All the lights in the corridor are on, despite it being broad daylight, making the air a little warm.

Bai Gaoxing wants to look up, but the brightness dazzles him.

Mei Youshu, already familiar with the seventh floor, isn’t surprised to see lights everywhere—this floor and the eighth are for the company’s signed streamers, and each room is a live broadcast room. The outside light is good, and the interior is as bright as day.

Switching the bird carrier from one hand to the other, Mei Youshu walks inside, looking around, until he arrives at the room.

[Live Broadcast Room 0720] reads the sign on the door.

Mei Youshu guesses why Dabai is placed here. Other floors either don’t have enough empty rooms or haven’t been cleaned out. Only the live broadcast rooms are cleaned daily, and there are one or two available.

He pushes open the door, turns on the light, and sets the bird carrier on the ground.

“This is it,” Mei Youshu says, swallowing nervously. “Dabai, you’re free to explore.”

Got it, got it. Bai Gaoxing agrees inwardly, surveying the room from inside the carrier.

It’s spacious and empty. One wall has a snow-white curtain, and a pile of what looks like equipment is in the corner, covered by a black cloth. The curtains on the windows are tightly closed, blocking any wind.

On a large table nearby are video equipment and tools.

Seeing something familiar, Bai Gaoxing suddenly feels a bit uneasy.

Could it be that… they found out about his live broadcast… and then… threatened him to work for nothing…?

Parrots have human rights too! Oh no, bird rights!

Fortunately, Bai Gaoxing realizes he’s overthinking.

Mei Youshu retreats a few steps after opening the bag, then gently opens the door and squeezes out through the crack.

What’s there to be afraid of? I won’t run away. Bai Gaoxing complains for a moment, flaps his wings hard, and jumps onto the table.

He looks around. The room is soundproof and very quiet. He can’t help but raise several question marks in his head.

Wasn’t someone supposed to accompany him? ? ? Isn’t this just a change of place for confinement?

While Bai Gaoxing wonders, Mei Youshu hurries out and checks the company’s second group on his phone.

He is in a hurry.

The company’s second group is formed by employees without leadership involvement. It’s lively, with those who slack off often hanging out there. Today, because they know Dabai is here, it’s even more chaotic.

【[HR] Xiao Shizi: Friends, did you know Li Ge’s parrot came to the company? @All members】

【[Design Group 1] What’s the black that’s rainbow-colored?: Huh? When did this happen?】

【[Design Group 2] What’s the white that’s completely transparent?: I was busy with a design, did I miss something?】

【[Copywriting] What should we order for lunch today?: Hiss, is that Dabai? The one who’s gone viral recently, the parrot?]

【[Design Group 3] Please stop using the first draft: Ahhh? Didn’t the company say no pets allowed at work?】

【[Marketing] v I’m 50: I’m not crazy: rwkkrwkk!】

Mei Youshu sees that the front desk has posted a photo.

In the photo, he is holding a bird carrier. The shot is blurry, with his hair looking a mess, having been through two rounds of rain.

“……”

But the front desk person has a good eye, capturing a clear shot of the bird carrier’s front.

In the transparent case, a pure white parrot looks around in confusion, looking somewhat pitiful.

The chat immediately starts to explode with messages.

【Fuck! Too cute, right】

【Ahhhhhhhh, give me a kiss!】

【Be careful, if Brother Li finds out, he’ll blacklist you! Give me a kiss too!】

【Damn, I must touch it today! (rolling up sleeves)】

Then Mei Youshu gets tagged.

【@[Assistant] Mei Youshu is not ignorant: Brother Shu, can we go see Dabai?】

Mei Youshu, who is crouching, pauses for a moment, then types: 【Sure. But don’t come with too many people. Don’t scare it】

During working hours, most people have the desire to sneak a peek but not the courage to actually do it.

But there are some really brave ones who can’t resist.

In the live broadcast room, Bai Gaoxing, who has been jumping up and down and exploring, suddenly hears a few knocks on the door. He watches as someone pushes the door open slightly, revealing an eye.

He immediately quiets down and looks at the person cautiously.

“Come on~” The bob-haired girl in front waves behind her.

“You don’t need to be so cautious…” The one with shoulder-length hair sighs, turns her gaze, and smiles, “Hi, Dabai.”

Bai Gaoxing freezes for a moment, then hesitantly replies, “…Hi?”

Then he sees the two of them run up excitedly, clearly not calm at all.

“Dabai, say something else! What else can you say?” The one in front is named Ren Shi.

“No wonder Brother Li is willing to raise you. You’re so interesting,” the one behind her is named Qian Tai.

Bai Gaoxing notices their employee IDs, remembers their names vaguely, then coughs twice and has a brief exchange with them.

“Dabai! Good morning~”

“Good morning~”

“Dabai, do you want to eat?”

“Eat, eat, I’m hungry.”

“Dabai, tell me ‘I don’t want to go to work.'”

“I don’t want to go to work!”

They repeat this a few times, both of them amazed by how quickly Bai Gaoxing learns to speak, but even more charmed by his cuteness.

Ren Shi can’t contain her affection and pouts: “Dabai, kiss!”

Bai Gaoxing takes a couple of steps back, saying shyly, “This isn’t good!”

Ren Shi hisses, then suddenly crosses her arms, her fingertips pressing into her arms as she trembles slightly.

What’s wrong——? Bai Gaoxing feels a little concerned.

“So cute!!!” Ren Shi grins, showing her teeth.

Qian Tai pats her shoulder. “Be reserved, don’t scare Dabai.” Then he pulls out his phone. “Dabai, smile.”

While Bai Gaoxing is being teased, Mei Youshu thinks about who will accompany Dabai during this time.

Everyone has their own work, and it’s impossible for anyone to spare a whole day, so he’ll have to find someone who has nearly finished their work recently and likes small animals.

He isn’t worried that no one will come to see Dabai. By tomorrow at the latest, once word of Dabai’s arrival at the company spreads, there will be no shortage of people showing up.

So, Mei Youshu briefly shares Dabai’s situation in the group, sends out a registration form, and encourages everyone to sign up on their own.

He moves his seat, his legs a little numb.

In the company’s second group, more and more photos of Dabai are being posted.

There are even a few videos of Dabai talking.

All of this comes from the capable hands of the front desk staff, and Mei Youshu feels greatly reassured by this. It seems Dabai will quickly become familiar with the people here, and his previous worries about Dabai being shy can be completely put to rest.

On the other side, Ren Shi and Qian Tai have nearly calmed down and are ready to go back to work.

“Dabai~ oh~ you’re so cute. Big sisters are going back now, but some other brothers and sisters will come play with you later!” Ren Shi pretends to pet Bai Gaoxing in the air, turning to leave with a glance back every few steps.

“Okay, hurry up. You can work overtime and watch him at night,” Qian Tai smiles and says something quite devilish.

The two leave the room.

Now Bai Gaoxing is alone again, but this time, he doesn’t feel lonely—he feels expectant.

Of course, it doesn’t mean he is expecting how many people will come to see him. It’s more that he suddenly realizes he is at Li Pu’s company.

Well… how should he put it? Is he hoping to understand Li Pu better in all aspects? To see if he is also reserved at work?

Ah! Maybe the stress from work is what makes him so repressed.

Bai Gaoxing suddenly feels like wandering around the company, curious about what kind of devilish environment could make Li Pu so subdued.

But seeing the overly enthusiastic mental state of the two employees just now… it doesn’t seem likely.

He jumps off the table and begins pacing along the wall. He is used to walking around when thinking, so he wanders behind a pile of equipment. As he does, he accidentally bumps into the large curtain.

Suddenly, the door opens.

“Is it here?”

“Yes, there’s no one in this room.”

Two people peek inside, and when they see the room is empty, they push a square object with wheels into the space.

Just then, Bai Gaoxing, who has been struggling behind the curtain, emerges and sees what they are pushing in.

It looks like… a birdcage?

Bai Gaoxing stares for a moment, then looks up.

It is even bigger than the one at home, probably something the company has specially arranged for him. He has already mentally prepared himself—there’s no way they will let him fly around the room like at home.

But he still shrinks back a little, hoping they will wait longer before bringing it in.

The two workers don’t know they are being watched. They turn their backs to the curtain and begin quickly organizing the equipment on the table.

They open the boxes they have brought in and take out rectangular glass boxes one by one.

Then, they open the lids.

Bai Gaoxing keenly senses the aroma of rice in the air, raises his head high to smell it, and his eyes suddenly light up.

It is food for humans!

He is instantly moved. It seems like the company treats its employees well, preparing such a generous meal even for a parrot like him.

Bai Gaoxing glances at his bulging chest and regrets eating too much before coming in this morning.

However… he can still eat a little more~

With that thought, Bai Gaoxing moves forward and overhears the two talking with their backs to him:

“Today’s dishes are quite rich—sweet and sour pork tenderloin, cola chicken wings, pot-wrapped pork, flavored eggplant, eggplant rice, wontons, mochi for dessert, and orange juice to drink.”

“Everything looks and smells great~”

“Hey, hey, where’s the vinegar? Don’t forget this—vinegar is the star of today’s meal.”

“The vinegar is right here, it’s aged balsamic vinegar.”

“It smells so good, can I try it first?”

“No way, if you try it now, it’ll be gone!”

Why is one acting like the funny one and the other as the supporting character? Bai Gaoxing thinks the conversation between the two is a little strange but quickly shifts his attention to the important matter:

Thank you! You don’t have to taste it! I’ll eat it myself!

Unable to hold back any longer, Bai Gaoxing swoops down on the table like a bird of prey.

The specially adjusted fill light illuminates the rich lunch box, making the colors of the dishes look even more vibrant and mouth-watering.

Bai Gaoxing doesn’t notice that in front of these various dishes, there is a mobile phone streaming live.

The live broadcast room is lively, with everyone praising today’s food as truly delicious, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

However, the harmony lasts only a few minutes before someone notices a strange shadow suddenly jump into view on the edge of the camera.

Because the shadow is so white, it blends with the background for a moment and can’t be clearly seen.

But it moves closer and closer until it is near enough for people to make out its form.

The barrage freezes for a moment, and someone types in shock:

【Look! Behind the anchor!!!】

Author’s Note:

Dabai: The company is my home! ▼v▼

Li Pu: ?