I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Chapter 67

What kind of experience is it when an idol suddenly starts working?

The fans answer: Very happy.

Li Pu’s fans never expect that they will be chewing on old rice crusts one moment and then get fresh content the next.

And it’s an audio version!

In the video, the cute, snow-white parrot responds to its owner’s call, runs off as if it can spot the camera, turns around, and performs a “white crane spreading its wings” move.

【Damn, so cute!】

Within an hour of the new video release, Li Pu’s name appears again at the top of hot searches.

【In my lifetime!”】

【Do you know how I survived these past few months? QAQ”】

【This sentence Dabai shouted is so sweet!!”】

【Okay, I’m changing my name to Dabai right now!”】

Fans are beyond satisfied. Thinking that they can’t see Li Pu, they are happy to see his pet instead.

These days, there aren’t many stars lazy enough to let their pets come out to work.

What’s more, Dabai is so cute!

Fans who think so type【Come, come, let mommy kiss you】on the keyboard, acting like a pervert who isn’t satisfied.

But unexpectedly, the next day, Li Pu’s Xinghuo account releases a new video.

“I think my parrot is probably more suited to working than I am.” —Read aloud by a text-to-speech app.

Fans burst into laughter when they see it.

That’s right. Since Li Pu started the Xinghuo livestream, it’s been Dabai doing the work for him. Definitely more suited for the job than Li Pu.

【You are too self-aware when you say this (laughs).”】

【Dabai is too hardworking, working 996 hours a day to support his master!”】

【Can you bear to let such a cute little bird go to work? (wiping tears with a handkerchief)”】

That’s right~

Looking at the comments left by Li Pu’s fans, Bai Gaoxing can’t help but nod in agreement.

Considering Li Pu’s well-known reluctance to be active in his career, the new video is a carefully chosen thank-you note to his hardworking parrot—tailored to suit the situation perfectly.

It’s very appropriate!

Bai Gaoxing closes the screen skillfully and flies to the door a second before Li Pu opens it. He raises his wings to greet him: “Welcome back~”

Li Pu slips on his slippers, turns around to look at the eager parrot, and hides the breakfast bag in his hand behind him.

Bai Gaoxing is stunned, then his eyes fill with determination.

This meal, I must eat it today!

After a brief struggle with Li Pu, Bai Gaoxing chews on his trophy corn cob and reflects.

Speaking of working birds…

Just one short video doesn’t seem enough—how about… a few more?

…

Before going to bed that day, Li Pu’s fans are immersed in happiness.

Since they got to see Li Pu post works for two consecutive days, they can’t help but wonder: could there be more works tomorrow?

Early the next morning…

There really is one!!?

Fans are stunned and click on the new works—not one, but two!

The first one shows Dabai singing a nursery rhyme, “Little white rabbit~ so white~ two ears stand up~” as the feather crown shakes rhythmically.

The second video features Li Pu shouting “Come to eat” off-screen, and Dabai shakes his head like a rattle, replying, “No! I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs!”

Touching his chin, thinking…

So, did Li Pu wake up early, hear Dabai singing “Little White Rabbit,” then jump out of bed quickly to shoot it, upload it right after, maybe without even putting on pants…?

Hiss.

The image is almost too good to imagine.

Wait, so “Little White Rabbit” was also taught to Dabai by Teacher Li?

Fans can’t help but imagine the scene: the cold and handsome man half-knelt in front of the parrot, his thin lips slightly parted as he says, “Little white rabbit~ so white~”

【Teacher Li, you are OOC!】

【No, actually, it’s kind of cute in contrast…?】

Fans replay the video over and over, covering their heads in disbelief, then head to the hot search to complain with their like-minded friends.

If there were videos for two consecutive days, maybe it was just a coincidence, but now that there are videos on the third day, this can’t just be a coincidence… right?

On the morning of the third day, fans silently watch three new short videos, and the content in them is all Dabai, without exception.

Teacher Li! You really love Dabai!

Maybe everyone is starting to get used to it, and today’s hot search discussion isn’t as lively as the previous two days.

Then comes the fourth day, the fifth day…

Fans are starting to feel numb.

Unconsciously, they’ve grown accustomed to seeing fresh Dabai every morning.

They sincerely comment “cute,” lie back in bed, and begin to question their life choices.

Why… did my wish for my idol to post every day come true, but it still feels a little strange?

It must be that the way it was realized was wrong!

【It’s not a good thing to just post Dabai! I mean… Dabai’s owner should come out too!】

The fans’ desensitization treatment has been very successful.

It only takes a few days to go from “starting to discuss when seeing Li Pu post” to “getting used to Li Pu posting.”

I just post a video while Li Pu goes downstairs for a run, and occasionally I pick one or two from the draft box to fill in.

A time management master, that’s this parrot!

Bai Gaoxing hums a tune, runs, jumps, and rolls on the sofa, all while thinking about what to record and post tomorrow.

Li Pu, who just came out of the kitchen to serve dishes, looks at the self-happy parrot in confusion.

…I always feel that Dabai is particularly happy recently?

“Is Li Pu particularly happy recently?” On the other side, Lei Li, who is far away at the company, takes a moment to watch today’s new video.

“Hmm? Hmm… Why do you say that?” Mei Youshu, who is sorting out materials, is distracted for a moment.

Lei Li doesn’t answer but watches the video again.

From the first 25 to the current 55, all are Dabai, posting 2 to 3 videos a day on average. The frequency is so high that Lei Li suspects the person involved isn’t quite normal.

Mei Youshu suddenly realizes what Lei Li means, thinks for a moment, and says, “I guess Brother Li just uses Xinghuo as a place to record his daily life… He doesn’t need to build a public persona with it.”

After finally getting a break, and feeling surprisingly good mentally and physically, didn’t he still need some hobbies? Could he really be expected to live without them?

“That makes sense,” Lei Li blinks, getting what Mei Youshu meant.

She turns and says, “Let’s wait for the premiere. At this time, we might as well participate in the November Golden Phoenix Awards.”

…

That night, Bai Gaoxing lies in bed.

He lets out a contented burp, thinking that in the past, he never would have imagined Li Pu eating hotpot at night.

In summary—when Li Pu eats meat, he eats meat; when Li Pu eats vegetables, he eats meat; and when Li Pu eats fruit, he eats meat.

He makes sure the other doesn’t notice, sneaking around.

Ever since returning from filming the TV drama, Bai Gaoxing feels an overwhelming sense of happiness in life—could this be the difference between a pet owner who isolates themselves and one who doesn’t?

If possible, he hopes Li Pu will be happy every day in the future!

Familiar footsteps approach the door. Bai Gaoxing turns around and sees Li Pu trying on the clothes he’ll wear tomorrow.

Time flies so fast. Tomorrow is the day when The Long Song is officially released.

Li Pu has to attend the premiere.

Counting it up, this might be the only day Li Pu can be carefree and indulgent before his next project.

…So when are you leaving? Bai Gaoxing’s eyes light up, full of urging.

Li Pu, however, misunderstands his intentions, thinking the parrot is looking at him pitifully, as though it knows he’s about to leave again.

“I’ll be back tomorrow night.” He sits on the bed, his fingers sinking into the soft feathers of the parrot. He leans forward, his nose brushing against Bai Gaoxing’s head.

Since discovering how relaxing it is to cuddle with his pet, Li Pu does it more than once on set.

Bai Gaoxing habitually looks up at the sky, feeling the man’s breath hot against him, causing him to itch and shiver.

The next morning, Bai Gaoxing watches Li Pu leave.

He follows the man to the door, carrying a sad and miserable aura, not giving up even after being driven away several times.

Finally, when Li Pu manages to get rid of him, closes the door, and leaves—

“Let’s get wild!!!”

Bai Gaoxing jumps in place, nods rhythmically, stamps his feet, and shakes his fluffy feathers into a sky flower. Just as he is about to fly to the curtain and hang upside down, a sound suddenly comes from the door:

“Click.”

The man is back again.

Li Pu, who has forgotten to grab something, sees the parrot that seems about to destroy the house and raises an eyebrow.

Bai Gaoxing immediately hums as if nothing happened.

“Be good at home,” Li Pu says quickly, not wanting to linger, and leaves with that single instruction.

This time, he really leaves.

Bai Gaoxing lies on the balcony and watches until Li Pu’s figure disappears completely from sight. Then, he shakes his head and walks back to the living room.

He flops down to rest.

The premiere is taking place in Jiangcheng, so the round trip won’t take too long. Bai Gaoxing times it, and after about half an hour, he jumps off the couch and struts into the study.

Meanwhile, Li Pu, worried about leaving Dabai to cause chaos at home after he leaves, turns on his phone.

“Brother Li, is the monitor you installed working well?” Mei Youshu, noticing his actions, casually asks. He has seen the footage on the phone earlier, showing the home security camera.

“It’s fine,” Li Pu nods.

“You really installed it?” Lei Li says, a little surprised. When Mei Youshu told her, she didn’t quite believe it. After all, Li Pu is more sensitive to cameras than most people, having once said he felt like he was being watched.

However, this also helps him spot and remove cameras easily.

Lei Li turns to look at him. “How is Dabai at home?”

“… Not bad.” Li Pu wants to say he is very well-behaved, but when he thinks of the chaotic scene he almost witnessed before leaving, he can’t say it.

So, for the first time, he opens the monitoring software.

But the parrot in the footage isn’t making a mess as he’s feared. Instead, it is lying on the sofa quietly after he leaves, staying still for a long time.

Li Pu can’t quite describe how he feels in this moment, but he’s almost certain that Dabai must get very lonely when he’s not home…

Li Pu sighs quietly and decides to return home as early as possible today.

Meanwhile, the parrot, who Li Pu worries would be lonely at home, is happily eating melon seeds in front of the computer.

It had been a while… My computer~

It is said that the premiere is live-streamed on the Xinghuo platform. As a pet, Bai Gaoxing can’t attend in person and can only watch from home.

When he logs into Xinghuo, he finds the live broadcast of the premiere of The Long Song.

Although the premiere hasn’t officially started yet, the atmosphere is already lively. The leading actors are seated next to the director, and among them is the familiar face of Li Pu.

Bai Gaoxing glances at each one—wow, they’re all familiar faces!

As time passes, the premiere becomes quieter. After the director and producer of the film make some opening remarks, the broadcast officially begins.

Bai Gaoxing subconsciously holds his breath.

It is one thing to experience it in person, but he’s really curious about the effect of the performance.

The first two episodes air. Since The Long Song is mainly a palace drama, the first two episodes focus primarily on the heroine.

Pei Jue, who plays the lead, showcases excellent acting, and the young actress portraying the young heroine is also adorable. The plot is engaging, with smooth transitions and no dull moments.

The publicity from the past month has already ignited the public’s curiosity and excitement. The official Weibo account has been heating things up in advance, and fans from various companies have been waiting in front of their devices to watch the premiere.

On the internet, as the plot progresses, the buzz around The Long Song intensifies.

【Pei Jue’s acting this time is so good, I’m loving it!】

【What’s the name of that little actor?! I’m going to start being his fan right now!】

【It’s over… Only two episodes in, and I’ll have to keep watching later TAT】

【When will Ning Chen appear? I need to save up and watch it~】

The enthusiasm from the fans continues to rise. After the broadcast of the two episodes, they eagerly begin discussing the plot.

Until the end.

If the opening scene highlights the characters’ optimism and energy, the ending shifts to a narration of their hardships.

Unlike the opening, which is mostly about the harem ladies, the ending features more characters from different walks of life.

As the fans watch the ending, they see a familiar face in the crowd—someone they can’t believe would appear in the drama.

A white, fluffy… parrot.

In a quick flash, Ning Chen reaches out and teases the snow-white parrot, which opens its beak as if to speak.

【Wait, what’s going on?】

【Is this what I think it is???】

【Is this even allowed!? Wait, wasn’t there supposed to be a bird like this in the original novel??】

【Is the rumor on the internet true…】

Li Pu’s fans gather online in disbelief, carefully comparing the parrot in the ending with the photos Li Pu has posted on Weibo.

It looks… about 80% similar?

But it isn’t confirmed. Given Li Pu’s habits, they need him to clarify—

So, while the actors are answering reporters’ questions, Weibo explodes in a frenzy.

【@Li Pu】

【@Li Pu】

【 @Li Pu!】

【Tell us quickly!】

【Who is this!?】