This topic wasn’t suitable for discussion at the moment, and Chu Yan deliberately chose not to respond. Instead, he shifted his gaze to Chu Hui, the little one, and asked, “How old is the little one this year?”
In human form, he appeared to be around three years old, but being a white tiger, there might be some differences.
Upon hearing the change in his father’s address to him, Chu Hui felt a bit dizzy with delight. Tilting his round head, he pondered for a moment and replied seriously, “If we count one year as one year, then the baby is already a hundred and twenty-five years old.”
Fu Yuchuan coughed and covered his mouth with a clenched fist, indicating that he was too straightforward.
Chu Yan didn’t mind and lifted Chu Hui, asking, “So, are you a little white tiger and not a kitten?”
Chu Hui vigorously nodded his round head, and his two round eyes looked at Chu Yan. He produced a red plush ball from somewhere, his eyes filled with anticipation. “Daddy, come and play with the little one.”
Chu Yan used his eyes to inquire about Fu Yuchuan. How should he play with this ball? Should he play with it himself and show it to him? But the ball was soft and fluffy; how should he play with it?
Fu Yuchuan smiled helplessly at Chu Yan, stood up, and looked at his son with a face full of determination.
Chu Hui let out a roar, showing off his teeth to Fu Yuchuan. However, the intimidating gesture of the divine beast performed by the little one lacked any sense of threat.
Taking the small ball from Chu Hui, Fu Yuchuan casually tossed it, and the furry little ball rolled into a corner of the living room.
Chu Hui was momentarily stunned, muttering discontentedly, “I specifically brought it over for Daddy to play with me.”
Even though he said that, it wasn’t Chu Yan who threw the ball. Chu Hui, unable to resist the temptation of the red plush ball, obediently walked on his human-like short legs and picked up the ball.
Chu Yan understood now; this was nothing but a game of fetch, a favorite among feline animals.
Fu Yuchuan stood by with a complex expression. Even though his son had already passed the juvenile stage of a white tiger divine beast, he remained enthusiastic about this game typically favored by young white tigers.
Chu Hui quickly retrieved the ball, embracing it with chubby lotus-like arms. He bounced back towards Chu Yan, holding up the ball in his arms and looking at Chu Yan expectantly with his watery, light brown eyes.
In response to his new son’s hopeful gaze, Chu Yan smoothly took the ball from him and, like Fu Yuchuan, tossed it away.
Chu Hui, now in his small tiger form, excitedly faced the flying ball. His face turned red with enthusiasm, and his eyes lit up instantly. With swift and agile movements, he raised his two front paws and leaped towards the airborne red ball. The action was so rapid that it was almost impossible to see what happened. By the time Chu Yan reacted, the chubby white tiger had landed gracefully on the floor, making no sound, and was proudly holding the red plush ball in his mouth.
“Meow, meow, meow.”
Chu Yan felt that his reaction was exactly like the cat Chu Si used to have, so in reality, there might not be much difference between a tiger and a cat.
After playing a few rounds with his son, he turned to Fu Yuchuan and said, “How about keeping Chu Hui with me for now? Do you have any objections, Mr. Fu?”
Before Fu Yuchuan could answer, Chu Hui, in his small tiger form, nodded enthusiastically and said, “Good, good!”
Fu Yuchuan naturally agreed to his request, but he also understood the implied meaning in Chu Yan’s words. “Alright, I’ll go back for now and come to pick him up in a few days.”
Then he turned and used his divine consciousness to remind Chu Hui once again, “Don’t casually speak in your original form, and keep your claws in check. If you harm anyone, especially your dad… you won’t be allowed to leave the house for a year. Don’t cause trouble here, and don’t think you can escape from studying just because you’re with your dad. Memorize five English words and practice two pages of Chinese characters every day. We’ll have someone send over the books after we get back.”
Chu Hui, still immersed in the joy of finding his dad, lay in Chu Yan’s arms with his soft belly exposed, happily agreeing.
“Meow, meow, meow, meow.” The little chubby tiger wiggled in Chu Yan’s arms, lifting its front paws and waving them towards Fu Yuchuan as a farewell.
Fu Yuchuan still had some concerns, not about his son’s safety—the white tiger had the ability to protect itself in this world, and ordinary weapons couldn’t harm him. His worry stemmed from the fear that his son might struggle to control his strength while playing with Chu Yan.
“If anything happens, call me.”
Fu Yuchuan glanced at Chu Yan and the child in his arms, observing the two, who seemed to get along very well. He felt a subtle discomfort in his heart.
Though acting cute might be shameful, it was undeniably effective. Almost everyone in this world seemed to love Chu Hui’s white tiger form. Although he lacked the majestic and divine aura of a true divine beast, he was more approachable and easier to be liked by humans.
Chu Si, although very curious about the relationship between the two, was helpless as the room’s soundproofing was excellent and she couldn’t hear anything. Moreover, she didn’t want to secretly eavesdrop on things her brother didn’t want her to know; that wouldn’t be right.
Before she could finish two pages of math exercise books in her room, she heard a knocking sound.
Upon opening the door, she found a little boy standing there, too short to reach the doorknob. He was dressed in a yellow onesie with a duck pattern, looking like a little angel—plump, tender, and round. He was simply adorable, lacking only a pair of pristine little wings.
So cute, so cute! Oh my heavens, where did this peerless cutie come from? My heavens! She might as well succumb to the cuteness!
“Little Auntie, please have some beef jerky.” The child’s voice was soft and sweet, and in his chubby little hand, he tightly held a piece of beef jerky. Looking up at her with an adorable expression, he unintentionally triggered Chu Si’s maternal instincts, flooding her with affection. She completely lost her composure and forgot to question where this little boy came from and how he ended up in her home.
Chu Yan walked into the kitchen to see if there was anything to feed the child. However, he found it nearly empty, except for a few eggs and a bag of whole wheat toast. He took out his phone, intending to search for options, but then opened WeChat and accepted Fu Yuchuan’s contact request.
He asked directly:
[What does the little one usually eat? Are there any dietary restrictions?]
The reply came quickly:
[He can eat anything; his digestive system is excellent, and he rarely gets sick. You can feed him with confidence.]
Although it was said that way, Chu Yan still prepared a relatively healthy lunch for the child. Despite not being very tasty, the little one enjoyed it.
Chu Yan summarized in his mind: Not a picky eater, easy to feed.
Midway through the meal, Chu Si suddenly looked at the two sitting across from her, and her brain finally started working: “Brother, where did this child come from?”
Chu Yan stopped his movements, and the little one also stopped, almost synchronizing their actions.
After some thought, Chu Yan slowly spoke, “Si Si, it might be shocking to hear, but… this is my son. However, I just found out recently, and it’s quite sudden. I’m still figuring out how to tell you.”
Considering Chu Si’s young age, he wasn’t sure how she would react.
Chu Yan’s son responded promptly, nodding emphatically, “Little Auntie.”
With his words, Chu Si was instantly bewildered. Looking at the two people’s appearance, they were practically carved from the same mold. If they said they had no relationship, nobody would believe it!
But her first reaction was, oh no, her brother was involved in an early romance, and the child was already this big!
If her WeChat friends found out, they’d probably come over to strangle him through the internet.
She completely believed what her brother said. If he said he only just found out, then he only just found out. So, this child was likely secretly born without her brother’s knowledge, and they were planning to use the child to firmly bind her brother.
The scheming and the patience, this person was truly someone capable of accomplishing significant things!
Although she thought so, Chu Si was still quite worried about her brother. “Brother, what’s your plan? How did the child’s mother talk to you? And why did she suddenly send the child over now?”
ChuYan smiled, ruffling his son’s head with his hand. “You don’t need to worry about this; I’ll handle it.”
On the third day, ChuYan’s private studio directly contacted the media to hold a press conference, admitting that he had a three-year-old illegitimate child. However, to protect the child, he did not disclose any specific information, hoping everyone could understand.
As for the child’s mother, she was a former lover. After their breakup, the two had not been in contact again. He only learned about the child’s existence within the past half month, so it was not an intentional attempt to conceal or deceive.
When this news came out, the first to collapse were ChuYan’s fans. After all, as the only groundbreaking top-tier actor in the country, ChuYan’s existence had almost shattered all norms in the entertainment industry.
At this stage, there was no need for any deliberate exposure or promotion. His massive fan base and national recognition ensured that his new works had countless investors and fans lining up as soon as they were announced.
Any news related to him was enough to stir up a storm in the entertainment industry, especially when it came to such a significant revelation about having a three-year-old illegitimate child.
As soon as the press conference was held, the entire entertainment industry went crazy. All major headlines, video-sharing platforms, and Weibo hot searches were dominated by this sensational news. Every media outlet went all out, trying to seize the opportunity to capture attention.
— I’m going crazy, sisters! Don’t stop me, I’m on the fifth floor, and I really want to jump down! Our Divine Chu is not someone that ordinary mortals can possess. How dare that woman! How dare she! Ahhhhh! I’m losing it!
—Divine Chu said he didn’t know, ahhhhh, he really didn’t know! Divine Chu must have been set up! Which woman, this is a conspiracy; it must be a conspiracy! Divine Chu, you must see through that woman’s true colors. She just wants to tie you down with the child and crave your body. You must always stay cold and clear-headed! You are pure in our hearts; you don’t have to be sad or blame yourself. YS will love you forever!
—As expected, the style here with Divine Chu is different from that of other celebrities. I have to say, Divine Chu is really awesome. I’ll just ask how many sisters are lining up to be Little Mole’s stepmother. I’ll sign up here first.
—Although, we are not worthy.
—Not worthy +1. Sisters, don’t even think about it. Who can, with love, possess Mount Fuji alone? Now I just want to know who that woman is to see if she’s a rare and independent green tea beauty!
Certainly, not all fans can understand, and some hold a skeptical attitude toward Chu Yan’s words.
—Does he really not know, and if he couldn’t hide the fact that the child is older, he simply admitted it voluntarily? Unlike other celebrities, haven’t you seen that you guys seem less savvy and rational?
However, comments like these were quickly buried under a heap of replies.
—Do you think if it’s Chu Yan, he needs to conceal it? Is he like those celebrities? Will you stop listening to Chu Yan’s songs or watching his movies just because he has a child? Talented individuals never need to use personal relationships and the so-called “single” persona as a selling point. Please understand this.
—Yeah, having a lot of popularity doesn’t mean Chu Yan really relies on fans and popularity to make a living. Please don’t confuse this point. If you carefully look at Chu Yan’s achievements over the years, perhaps you won’t say such seemingly objective and rational but actually absurd words.
At the scene of a beach resort ad shoot.
Li Ye retrieved his phone. At the moment, the overall development seemed to still be within their control. He finally breathed a long sigh of relief. Three days ago, when Chu Yan called him about this matter, he was almost scared out of his wits. A secret child—what kind of concept was that? If this had happened to any other celebrity, the press conference would have turned into a retirement announcement.
However, he couldn’t help but be curious. Was that child really Chu Yan’s son? And who was the child’s mother? Quite intriguing.
Just then, he turned his head and happened to see a little child wearing a yellow tiger-themed T-shirt on his upper body, happily walking towards him with a cup of juice. The child’s face was almost covered by sunscreen sunglasses, and Li Ye couldn’t help but melt at the sight of such a cute baby. He thought the child might be from a nearby vacationing family. He was about to walk over to remind them about the ongoing shoot and play with the child when he noticed a man behind the child wearing the same yellow T-shirt.
The Q-version of a little tiger adorned his chest, and large sunglasses sat on his prominent nose. Beneath neat short hair were sharp and handsome features, with healthy wheat-colored skin reflecting a subtle sheen under the sunlight. At first glance, the figure and appearance of this man, in Li Ye’s eyes, were undoubtedly those of an extraordinarily handsome guy.
Before he could walk over to remind them, the child holding the juice ran towards the beach, with the man behind him following at a leisurely pace, showing no signs of worry.
“Daddy!”
On the other side, Chu Yan had just finished the underwater swimming shoot. He had collaborated with the director many times, and their understanding of each other was impeccable, resulting in a smooth and efficient shooting process. Almost every shot was completed in one take, making the entire shoot exceptionally smooth.
As soon as he stepped onto the shore, he heard his son’s voice. He casually ran his hand through his damp hair, picked up a towel, and draped it over his shoulders to dry his hair. Unaware of the astonished look from his assistant nearby, he smiled and waved to Chu Hui.
“Xiao Hui!”
Chu Hui rushed over, hugging his father’s thigh. He held up the juice in his hand, his face partially hidden behind the sunglasses, as he asked, “Daddy, is your work finished?”
Chu Yan squatted down, taking a sip of the juice from his son’s hand. He marveled at how his son had managed to run over without spilling a drop. Smiling, he asked, “It’s done. What would you like to eat for lunch, little one?”
Chu Hui, more adept at being affectionate than when they first met, hugged his father’s neck and replied without hesitation, “Fish and crab.”
Chu Yan nodded, sensing a cool shade falling over him. He squinted and looked up, only to see Fu Yuchuan, wearing matching parent-child outfits with the little one, standing in front of them, holding a sunshade umbrella.
On the chest of Fu Yuchuan’s outfit, there was an illustration of two Q-version little tigers lying down and a Q-version figure in a small suit. Although the style was cartoonish, the features of the little figure were quite distinct, and Chu Yan almost instantly recognized himself. The art style seemed familiar, but he couldn’t recall where he had seen it.
Nevertheless, that wasn’t the focus. As Chu Yan was momentarily distracted, the little Chu Hui, who had been in his arms, disappeared. Instead, he heard a cry from the side, “Whose child is playing in the water? Adults, pay attention, hurry up, and come up!”
Fu Yuchuan leaned in and quietly reassured Chu Yan, “It’s okay.”
Turning his attention, he used his divine consciousness to speak to the happily playing Chu Hui, “Come up quickly; Dad and I are leaving.”
Chu Yan saw his son running back, all wet, with a hefty-looking sea fish in his hands and two comically clinging crabs on his shorts.
“Little one, did you catch these?” Chu Yan plucked the two crabs from the tongs on his son’s shorts, feeling a bit complicated.
Chu Hui nodded vigorously, “Yeah, Daddy, this fish is for you. I can catch more.”
Chu Yan hurriedly restrained him, “That’s enough, that’s enough. Dad will take you to change clothes first.”
Handing the big fish to the assistant, without caring whether the nearby assistant could accept all this, Chu Yan directly carried the child back to the rest area.
As for the question of where Chu Yan had seen the Q-version character design, he quickly got the answer from his younger sister, Chu Si.
Because Chu Si also received one. That day, Chu Si happened to be opening a package, and when Chu Yan saw it, he couldn’t help but ask, “Si, who sent you this piece of clothing?”
Seeing the craftsmanship of the actual item, Chu Si couldn’t help but marvel at the fact that his brother’s fans were indeed wealthy. Not only did they often invite well-known artists from the circle to draw Q-version character designs for his brother, but they also spent a lot of money to have a famous designer create such peripherals. Besides T-shirts, there were also pillows, posters, and stickers. The most important thing was that these character designs were not for profit and were not sold. It was entirely an act for the benefit of the fans.
She just happened to really like it at the time. She casually left a comment under that wealthy fan’s post without expecting much, but the person didn’t hesitate at all and directly sent her a private message that night, generously giving her a whole set.
Truly wealthy, willful, and deeply in love with her brother!
In her impression, this fan was definitely a top-tier crazy fangirl. Passionate and willful!
“Your fan, ID is [White tiger, not a white cat]. He has a lot of fans too. He’s even the president of your global fan support club. Every time there’s negative talk about you, he’s the most active, always fighting at the forefront. He’s been an old fan since your debut. Brother, you don’t remember him?”
Chu Yan didn’t really pay much attention, but with Chu Si saying so and the [White tiger, not a white cat] ID, he couldn’t help but guess who it was.
But, would Fu Yuchuan really be so childish?
Unable to resist, he scrolled through his Weibo, and sure enough, he found the post Chu Si mentioned about the lottery giving away his merchandise. The profile picture was of a chubby white tiger, very similar to Chu Hui’s original form but slightly different.
Chu Yan clicked into the profile of this ID and discovered that in the past two years, besides forwarding his event-related posts and initiating lotteries, there was nothing else. The fan base was indeed substantial, even more than many second-tier celebrities.
Chu Yan thought, “So, Fu Yuchuan recognized me three years ago?”
But at that time, he had just returned from a world mission, and these details weren’t particularly important to Chu Yan. So, he gave it a brief thought and didn’t dwell on it too much.
Since Fu Yuchuan liked it this way, Chu Yan didn’t need to expose it. Everything would naturally fall into place. However, after giving it some thought, he couldn’t resist forwarding Fu Yuchuan’s lottery Weibo.
With a comment:
#Maybe I have this luck? What if I win? A very cute little tiger.#
Almost the moment he posted it, countless comments rushed in, with many fans even mentioning [White tiger, not a white cat] spreading the news everywhere.
―Sisters, you’ve been noticed by Divine Chu! Quickly, you’re going to be famous. Get ready for your debut, hahaha.
In just two minutes, this Weibo post by Chu Yan, along with the associated tag from the fans, soared to the top of the trending topics.
Fu Yuchuan sat in his office, paused when he saw the news, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and his slender fingers stopped for a moment on the screen before responding.
―Of course, it’s my honor. I’m glad you like it.
A straightforward reply.
―Sister, are you thrilled? Isn’t this too formal? If it were me, I’d just scream, ahhhh!
―Sister, have you scratched the wall? Have you laughed so much that the neighbors came knocking? The joy of the rich, we can’t imagine it. Sour!
Fu Yuchuan smiled faintly, feeling a warm sensation in his heart—an indescribable emotion.
Low-key, couldn’t help but want to show off, but still had to maintain a serious appearance. Most importantly, the other party probably caught on to the implied meaning yet chose to silently acknowledge it.
Fu Yuchuan turned his head and glanced at the already prepared gift; the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up. He planned to deliver it to him tonight.
His mood was so good that even the weather became incredibly clear.
―End
That’s the end of the series! I mean finally!! Had enough of the lowkey toxic relationship between them especially now that they met in the real world. A open ending so I’ll just think that both of them got to know each other and fall in love~
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