I Became Famous After I Became a Parrot in the Movie Star's House - Chapter 86

What to do?

Li Pu immediately takes out his mobile phone. He remembers that he has authenticated the electronic card for the ride. Since the program group did not confiscate their phones, it means this channel is feasible.

However, when he turns on the screen and sees—

Remaining power: 1%

Message prompt: Your mobile phone has run out of power. Please charge it in time. There are 30 seconds left to shut down… 30, 29, 28…

Li Pu: “…”

He shouldn’t have neglected to charge it last night.

Bai Gaoxing has limited vision. He only sees Li Pu take out his phone, stand still for a moment, then put it back.

Then, he sees Li Pu approach the cameraman and ask if he can borrow money for the ride.

The camera sways left and right.

What do they say about how even a hero can be defeated by a lack of money? Bai Gaoxing shakes his head in resignation. Unfortunately, he can’t go outside right now, or else he definitely would’ve searched the area, looking for any dropped coins.

Luckily, there is a silver lining. In the end, Li Pu finds a solution—borrowing money from a passerby.

To be more precise, it is the passerby who notices him first.

A tall, handsome guy carrying a white parrot stands on the street, which immediately catches the attention of some female tourists, who then recognize him.

“Keep going, Teacher Li, we are your fans!”

After they get in the car, Bai Gaoxing looks through the bird bag and sees the fans waving goodbye with the little books that had successfully gotten his signature. Before long, the car starts moving, and the bus stop becomes smaller and smaller, until it is just a dot in the distance.

The cameraman swipes his card at the front and sits next to them with the camera.

Your production team is so sneaky!

Bai Gaoxing pecks the bird bag, making a sound to get the cameraman’s attention. When the cameraman looks over, Bai Gaoxing’s feathers stand on end!

The cameraman is stunned. Why does it feel like… Dabai is looking at him with contempt?

Soon, they arrive at Jingcheng Square.

The morning sun shines on the wide, flat square. There are a few flags from the tour group, and the heads of the people already show today’s passenger flow.

Li Pu looks around with the map, and Bai Gaoxing takes the opportunity to appreciate the surrounding scenery.

Not long after, they reach a meadow.

As Bai Gaoxing observes the words on a flag of a nearby tourist group, a zipper sound rings out, and then a rush of fresh air enters from above as the bag is opened.

“Want to come out and play?” the man asks, opening the bag.

Bai Gaoxing stares at him blankly for a moment before suddenly realizing. Oh right, the production team had said it would be best to let him out for some fresh air.

After the incident when he didn’t fly away despite not being on a flight leash, Li Pu had regained trust in him, and this time, he is willing to let him out without hesitation.

Happy!

Bai Gaoxing climbs onto Li Pu’s shoulder, the flying rope strapped to his back, and stands up straight, ready to begin today’s journey on this human-shaped sightseeing vehicle. Li Pu continues to follow the map to locate the mission site, gradually quickening his pace.

The rare combination of a handsome man and a beautiful bird quickly catches the attention of many tourists. Many people eagerly move forward to approach them but hesitate when they see the cameraman behind them.

There are many travel bloggers in tourist spots.

If they accidentally get caught on camera, it could be quite embarrassing, especially if the video goes viral.

Fortunately, the tourists in the group at this time are mostly older, and they don’t rush to intercept them. The cameraman breathes a sigh of relief and follows Li Pu smoothly to the mission location.

It is a ring-toss stall.

The stall owner, a middle-aged man dressed in a coat, sunglasses, and a mask, waves when he sees Li Pu. He then pulls a card from the large purse at his feet, waves it in the air, and walks away.

Wait, he’s leaving…?

Bai Gaoxing raises his paw to stop him: Don’t you want to keep your stall open?

Turns out, he really doesn’t want it.

Looking down at the card Li Pu has received, it is filled with the program team’s quirky request: Li Pu must man the stall and attract customers, and whatever money is earned this morning will be used for their meal.

Sounds simple, right?

Bai Gaoxing subconsciously glances at Li Pu and finds that he has already started looking for a seat at the stall. There are only two stools at the entire stall. Li Pu hands one to the cameraman and sits in the stall owner’s chair.

Bai Gaoxing looks around again. Jingcheng Square allows stalls, so many vendors have already set up early. Stall tents are scattered everywhere, showcasing a dazzling variety of souvenirs.

It should… be fine, right?

With that thought, Bai Gaoxing stretches and waits quietly for customers to show up.

Soon, it is 8:00 AM.

Several buses stop near the square, and groups of people start to get off.

Bai Gaoxing observes the crowd, watching them gather, chat, then disperse, engage in free activities, and head toward this small stall.

With Li Pu’s good looks, he will definitely attract customers — Bai Gaoxing is sure of it.

But when the shouting from around them causes all the customers to walk away, Bai Gaoxing becomes anxious.

He looks at Li Pu again and notices that he seems to realize what needs to be done, but doesn’t know where to start.

Come to think of it, how could someone who’s active on screen have experience setting up a stall?

Out of the way! I’ll do it!

ai Gaoxing takes a deep breath, jumps onto the nearby shelf, probably meant for hanging things, to elevate himself, and clears his throat.

“Ga!”

…

“Hello, dear travelers! It’s time for our weekly short trip again.”

“This time, I’ve chosen the Jingcheng Scenic Area in Jiangcheng. Everyone knows that Jiangcheng is a modern city, but its suburbs are home to a 4A-level scenic area!”

“The Jingcheng Square is designed to be grand and majestic. Walking through the square, you’ll reach the ancient architectural scenic area. Of course, there are many fun places in this square, and numerous small stalls of all kinds, which are even more exciting than the night markets you usually visit~”

“Generally speaking, if you see a crowd gathered in front of a stall, you can be sure that there’s something really interesting there… Wow! Look ahead, I’m lucky today, I just stumbled upon one, let’s go check it out.”

‘Little Fatty goes wherever he wants,’ is a travel blogger focused on short trips, appreciating beautiful landscapes, and recommending tourist spots.

Today, he comes to the Jingcheng Scenic Area, which his fans have long been asking about, and is ready to show off his skills.

Current number of online viewers: 20,000.

“The barrage has already started sending small gifts actively.”

【Jiangcheng, huh, I’ve heard a lot about it. I’ll definitely visit if I get the chance!】

【I’ve heard you can meet celebrities here often, it really lives up to its reputation as a big city.】

After chatting for several comments, some fans squeeze in to ask:

【I remember the latest season of ‘Cute Pet Diaries’ was filmed in Jiangcheng, right?】

【Yes, yes, exactly! They’re probably shooting outdoor activities right now? Little Fatty always gets lucky, what if he runs into them!】

Just as the words finish, the camera zooms in on the stall Little Fatty is interested in.

【Hey, the guy running the stall is pretty handsome, and he’s holding a camera? Is he a streamer too?】

【Ahh, ahhh, the guy next to him is even hotter! I just saw him for a second!】

【Looks like it’s a ring toss stall? It’s so fun, but I’ve never gotten the ring on x】

【Wait, what’s on that rack?】

【Fck! No way? Is it really them??】

【No way! Could it be this coincidence??】

Little Fatty’s camera zooms in closer.

This is a seemingly ordinary ring toss stall, with a red carpet on the ground and some not-so-fancy porcelain and souvenirs typical of Jiangcheng placed on it.

But what sets it apart from other ring toss stalls is that the vendor seems to be a young man, and… he should be quite handsome.

Although his face can’t be clearly seen due to a mask, judging by his clothes and the aura around him, things don’t seem so simple.

Little Fatty shifts the camera slightly and sees someone holding a camera next to him. But that isn’t the most important part—next to them stands a large, snow-white bird perched on a tall iron frame.

The large white bird looks stunning, a living creature standing there, definitely catching everyone’s attention. Naturally, it draws in a lot of people eager to try their hand at the ring toss, with some even attempting to place the ring on it.

But without fail, the bird swiftly and skillfully dodges every attempt.

“Boss! Another ten yuan worth of rings!” someone shouts.

A man with a black mask and cold eyebrows walks over to collect the money.

【F*ck! F*ck???】

【Is that Teacher Li????】

【I’m freaking shocked!】

The barrage, recognizing Li Pu, starts to exclaim about Little Fatty’s luck. Little Fatty notices the topic in the comments and says, “How about… we go join in and play?”

During his travels, he rarely stops anywhere other than for the scenery, and he also rarely follows fans’ requests to take pictures or sign autographs with celebrities—after all, he doesn’t follow celebrities and doesn’t know many of them.

But this time, he really is interested.

Not only because Dabai is so popular that even he, an outsider, has heard about it, but also because he notices that the parrot actually seems to actively provoke others to try and hit it!

“Ga~”

The snow-white parrot seems to spot him, raises a claw, and curls its toes as if to say: Come here!

Hey, He just eats soft food and doesn’t eat hard food. Little Fatty rolls up his sleeves and goes over to buy a ring, “Boss, give me twenty yuans’ worth!”

(Translator’s Notes: 他就吃软的，不吃硬的。(He just eats soft food and doesn’t eat hard food). This phrase can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is easy to influence or handle when approached gently but resists forceful or harsh methods.)

Listening to the continuous sounds of people buying rings, Bai Gaoxing feels immensely satisfied, glancing down at his wallet.

Thanks to his relentless efforts, it is nearly full.

Just ten minutes ago, after he makes his first creative squawk, everyone’s attention is immediately drawn to him.

There’s no helping it, the parrot’s voice is so loud!

After that, Bai Gaoxing doesn’t need to say anything else to attract customers. Many people are curious about the large parrot and gather to see it, naturally asking about the price of the ring-toss game.

This keeps Li Pu very busy.

Bai Gaoxing glances over at the man, who is trying to pick up the rings with a hook. He isn’t very skilled with it, and his unfamiliar and slow movements make him look somewhat clumsy. But with his handsome aura, it is still pleasing to the eye.

“Boss, can your parrot be caught in the rings?” Little Fatty is tactful and doesn’t mention Dabai’s name.

“No,” Li Pu replies, glancing at him.

Even without mentioning it, someone still recognizes Dabai. “Mom, this bird looks like Dabai.” A little boy who is traveling tugs at the woman’s sleeve, “Is it the bird we always watch on TV?”

This isn’t good.

The follow-up photographer and Li Pu exchange glances and see the uncertainty in each other’s eyes.

It would be fine if they were just recognized, but with Dabai here, and the crowd growing larger, things could easily spiral out of control.

They can’t stay here much longer.

Li Pu starts packing up.

Meanwhile, Bai Gaoxing is still entertaining the tourists, dodging left and right, laughing triumphantly when the rings miss:

“Ga ga ga… hic!”

Oops, got a bit too cocky.

Bai Gaoxing chokes and burps, and before he knows it, a pair of big hands grabs him and stuffs him back into the bird bag.

??? What’s going on?

“That should be enough.” He hears Li Pu say, followed by the cameraman’s agreement: “About right. The program group’s car is over there, come with me.”

Wait, wait, I’m not done playing yet!

Through the transparent bird bag, Bai Gaoxing watches as the ground starts moving backward quickly, and they finally get into the car prepared by the program team.

Not long after, the program group members look at their phones and sigh, relieved they left early.

The trending topic has slowly risen: #Teacher Li’s Ring Toss at the Square#

…

“I told you, I searched the square for half an hour and couldn’t find Teacher Li…!”

When the four guests officially meet up, it is already noon.

Like Li Pu, the other three have also received their sales tasks, and the morning has been tough and full of challenges.

Fortunately, they have achieved some sales and at least contributed some to the meal funds.

The three of them share their experiences of making money with their pets, reflecting on how being on a show feels like working within a job, and then turn their attention to Li Pu.

“Teacher Li, it must be tough for you to bring Dabai along, right?”

After all, Dabai isn’t as easy to carry around as Susu, nor as easy to follow as Doug. Even though Pingke is eye-catching, at least its owner isn’t so widely known. Unlike Li Pu, he is famous, and so is his pet.

“So we only stayed open for an hour and then left,” the cameraman adds.

“One hour!?” The others exchange glances, that is too short.

There shouldn’t be any significant earnings.

Then the program team announces the income from each guest’s stall.

“The first place doesn’t have to cook… but why is it Teacher Li!?” Liu Liang, who is washing a pot by the stream, says enviously.

“Because Teacher Li made the most money,” Wang Hong, who is washing chopsticks, adds.

“But he was only open for an hour?!”

Faced with the guests’ incredulous expressions, the program team explains why Li Pu could make so much money in such a short time.

It isn’t his face, but his bird.

Oh—what a blow! They are being outdone by a bird in business!

“Thanks, but it would have been better if you hadn’t told us,” Little Liu’s expression turns even more resentful as he looks at the duck nibbling on water plants at his feet. “If I had known, I would have sold you when that old man asked how much to buy you.”

Zhang Junjun comes over with the fish that will be grilled later, smiling as he says, “If it weren’t for Teacher Li and Dabai, we wouldn’t have this dish.”

But after saying that, he pauses and shows a thoughtful expression, “Maybe it’s mainly because of Dabai…”

The three of them turn to look at him at the same time.

At this moment, Bai Gaoxing, the “hero of the picnic,” is lying on the soft grass.

The grass in early November has yet to turn yellow, and the temperature has warmed up considerably in recent days, feeling almost like summer.

Bai Gaoxing gazes at the blue sky, his eyes following the clouds for a while, until he spots a large bug crawling from the corner of his eye, prompting him to stand up.

The other cute pets have begun to roam freely, and so has he. But unlike the mastiffs running around and the ducks foraging for food, he has nothing to do, so he simply sits there in a daze.

Behind him, Li Pu is preparing the tableware and cleaning up. Although the program team says he doesn’t need to cook, he still keeps himself busy.

Bai Gaoxing wanders around the small patch of grass for a while, consciously staying within Li Pu’s sight. The long end of the flying rope is tangled and covered with bits of grass clippings.

When he pulls apart a particularly dense cluster of grass, he discovers a small flower in bloom.

“Ga!”

Li Pu hears the familiar sound of wings flapping, growing closer. He waits for the parrot to land on his shoulder as usual.

But instead of landing on his shoulder, the parrot drops a pile of tiny grass seeds and debris… directly into the tableware he just cleaned.

In Li Pu’s memory, Dabai never messes up like this. His gaze lingers on the tableware for a moment before he turns his head in surprise and sees the parrot, covered in grass debris, looking embarrassed and silly.

The parrot holds the flower in its claws as if to free its mouth, then tilts its head and chirps, “Here you go~”

It hands the flower to him with its claws.

Li Pu calmly takes the small flower and says, “Thank you. But no snacks for you today at lunch.” He is very familiar with Dabai‘s ways. Whenever the parrot wants to eat food, especially human food, it finds messy things around and offers them as “gifts.”

He can’t understand why Dabai always prefers human food, when it is perfectly happy eating birdseed.

Bai Gaoxing slaps the ground.

This trick had been so effective at first!

The camera silently records the scene. The other three quickly prepare the food and bring it over. Chef Zhang Junjun begins cooking his best camping dishes and barbecue.

Bai Gaoxing… Bai Gaoxing only gets a little bit.

The snow-white parrot angrily rubs its mouth against Li Pu’s collar. Though the activity is over, the sting of this defeat will remain in its heart!

…

The shooting of Cute Pet Diary progresses much faster than its broadcast.

After the trip to Jingcheng for the stall setup, time flies by. The program team takes the guests to several scenic spots in quick succession. In the last few days, they play games in the small villa and take walks in the yard… Before they know it, the shooting of Cute Pet Diary has come to an end.

“After today, everyone will officially part ways.”

The director gives some routine concluding remarks to the four people, her tone full of reluctance. “Thank you for your company all this time, and for the dedication and cooperation of the adorable pets.”

She looks at the four cute pets on the ground again. “I hope to see you again if I have the chance.”

As with previous seasons, the program team presents souvenirs to the guests upon parting, such as the “Qualified Cute Owner Certificate” and “Cute Pet Medal.”

Bai Gaoxing’s pupils tremble.

No, why does this certificate look so much like a marriage certificate?

Although they haven’t really taken pictures together—after all, there’s a huge difference between human heads and bird heads—why do they cut out their head portraits and stick them so close together?

And it’s a red book!

Bai Gaoxing collapses on Li Pu’s wrist, staring at him multiple times to confirm. He listens to the remarks around him, “Susu, do you think I’m handsome?” and “Pingke, your photo is not as good-looking as mine,” and starts to seriously question if something is wrong with his thinking.

Until he officially leaves the small villa with Li Pu, Bai Gaoxing can’t help but frequently glance back while inside his bird bag.

…

But finally, he is home.

After a long-awaited good night’s sleep on the big bed he has been away from for so long, Bai Gaoxing opens his eyes to a bright morning.

Li Pu isn’t home, which is perfect!

Bai Gaoxing glances at the wall clock and touches his still-warm quilt, sure that Li Pu has just left.

Now, it is his time.

After being gone for so long, Dabai’s fans must be eagerly waiting!

Bai Gaoxing slowly lands on the electronic screen in the living room, his body enveloped in a layer of white light from the morning sun, like a hero.