bookbashuk Chapter 108 Missing Persons Chapter Return
Chapter 108 Missing Persons Chapter Return
More than a month after the book signing event for Shu's painting collection, the live stream room of "Dream Walker Who Travels Through the Realm of Painting" finally lit up again after a long absence.
It was already winter, and Shu Hua was wearing a fluffy animal-themed pajama with ears, making her look even more like a kitten.
[Drawing a baby!!! The missing person has returned!!! (Slams table in excitement)]
Grandma!!! The streamer you follow is live!!! (Tears streaming down her face)
【Ahhh, who is this fluffy snowball?! It's my lazy cat! (Screenshotting frantically)】
[A month! A whole month! Do you know how I survived this past month?! I survived by repeatedly licking photos from autograph sessions! (pounds the ground)]
[Report to the organization! A major incident occurred in Huazai's live stream during his vacation! The sky has fallen! (Serious face)]
[High-energy warning ahead! Hold on tight, everyone! Your big brothers have all crashed and burned!!! (bangs gong)]
[A super-rich boy band has appeared in the live stream! He Peiji! Duan Jiyu! Xie Xun! Hua Zai, you better tell me honestly, what kind of amazing social circle is this?! (Roar)]
[Today's update to "The Little Streamer I Follow Is Actually the Real Mary Sue": The Three Giants Are All Naked!]
[Look, kid! Your harem (scratch that) of friends and family is fighting over you! Confirmed jealousy and rivalry!]
So, were they really on vacation on Huo's private jet?
[How was the experience on the private jet? Did Huo's black card get maxed out? (A probing question)]
[Off-topic: The kitten in the white fur looks like a noble and lazy Ragdoll cat! I want to pet it! (Dangerous comment)]
[Family members! Are the three top secret revealers spying on us right now?! Come out and show yourselves! @闲云野鹤 @浮生若梦 @黑切碎片]
[The cat's bewildered expression: I just went on vacation, and my house got robbed when I came back? (Shocked cat.jpg)]
Before Shu Hua could even say hello, she saw the unusually active comment section, so she decided not to either, since they were all acquaintances anyway.
After watching for a while, she realized that it was a collective exposure of their identities. This was really... nothing really.
During the finals, their financial resources were something that could easily be uncovered if one wanted to.
Especially since Xie Xun's identity was already exposed, and the other two seemed to know Xie Xun very well, it would be quite easy to guess if we started reasoning from Xie Xun's perspective.
The hardest one to guess is probably Daddy, since they're not from the same generation, and his public image is what it is.
Most people wouldn't guess it was him, but unexpectedly, a blurry picture was enough to decode it.
However, seeing that she's been playing for so long and Daddy hasn't said anything, you can tell that Daddy doesn't actually care about being exposed.
If I don't care, then she'll care even less.
Shu Hua nodded proudly and smugly, "Yes, my Daddy is Huo Linzhou, so some haters, you better watch out."
If you dare to spread rumors about me and Daddy, the Huo family's legal department will be coming after you!
You must not think that you are just saying something casually and that it has no impact.
Or maybe you think you're Camilla, and many people say that, so what's wrong with me joining in? There's no law against the masses.
Hmph, let me tell you.
Many people report smear campaigns, only picking a few big, representative ones, but they feel that's enough.
Suing them all would be time-consuming, laborious, and expensive.
However, I have money and free time, and I don't mind the trouble.
The data for the musical notes can be adjusted here, so all you haters, just wait and see.
While Shu Hua was waiting for the comments section to flood in, she saw a message from the administrator and realized that there were still quite a few trolls around.
She'd better give her a good warning, or she'll think she's made of tofu.
[Here it comes! The familiar, belated, childish threat has finally arrived! (Slams table and laughs wildly)]
[Hatemakers, did you hear that? Rich and idle! A real Ministry of Justice warning! (Dog head with rose in mouth)]
[Tremble, you little haters! Father Huo's legal team is on their way with knives! (Sound of sharpening knives)]
[Yes, yes, yes! Sue them! Sue them one by one! Let's see who dares to talk back now! (Hands on hips)]
[Drawer: I'm too lazy to move, but my dad's legal team is very diligent! (With a straight face)]
[Waaaaah, that's the vibe! The little artist is still as lazy and fierce (in a good way) as ever after his vacation!]
[The electronic kitten is showing its paws! Awooo! (So cute!)]
[“Many people only target a few big smear campaigns? Sorry, I want them all!” — Huazai’s domineering declaration!]
[Hilarious! The little guy in the cutest pajamas says the toughest thing! The contrast is so adorable!]
[Familiar recipe, familiar taste! Sharp tongue + languidness + powerful backing = invincible!]
[Hatemakers, run! The real heiress is back with her top-notch legal team to clean up the live stream! (bangs gong)]
"I have money and time, and I don't mind the trouble"—listen to that! Versailles's confident declaration! I love it!
[The first thing the artist does upon returning: Clean house (referring to haters)! Shake it off!]
[The chartered plane was grounded for a month, but it's back and firing on all cylinders! The haters have walked right into the line of fire!]
[That feels so good! This is the Hua Zai we know and love! Laziness is just a facade, but a sharp tongue is at his core!]
[Hahahaha, the same old artist, the same old tactics! Haters, feel the fear of being controlled by money and law!]
After warning the haters, Shu Hua started talking about what was happening in the comments.
She had to clarify things for herself: "First of all, I did go on vacation, and I did take a private jet provided by Daddy, but I didn't collapse, okay?"
The scenery outside the window isn't always the same; it varies greatly depending on the time of day and the weather.
I slept at my normal sleep schedule, and when I was awake, I just sat and looked at the scenery as usual.
Secondly, everyone else is on vacation, so why am I still lying around?
Even on a private jet, it's not comfortable to sit for a long time.
Just to find a place to relax, I ended up going through the trouble of taking such a long flight. I'm not that hardworking or willing to endure hardship.
I went to many places this time, mainly to see the scenery, and I probably walked more ground than I have in the past few years combined.
However, this vacation was still very worthwhile; the scenery was beautiful.
I took pictures of them all, hoping to see if I could draw them in the future.
If I could capture such a beautiful scene in a painting, it would be a testament to the improvement of my painting skills.
Finally, Duan Shao, He Shao, and Xun Shao are just friends, okay? You're all forbidden from shipping them.
They're really popular, so don't bring me any more spoiled young ladies who'll force me into a PK battle.
Although I'm not afraid, it's still a headache.
Okay, I didn't really plan to do a live stream today, it's just a survival report.
Well then, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance. Goodbye for now!
While eating everything may be nutritious, it makes dieting painful, so don't eat just anything!
Shu Hua knows that shipping couples is human nature, but as things stand, her relationships with these people are purely platonic. She finally has friends in this world, and she doesn't want to make things awkward for everyone because of a few careless remarks from fans.
So she emphasized it again in the end.
After Shu Hua finished speaking, without waiting for comments, she tapped the screen with her fingertip, and the live stream instantly went black.
The speed was so fast that the comments that were just flooding the screen froze for a moment, followed by an even more turbulent wave of comments.
【？？？？？？？？？？】
[No way? It's already over? Survival report ended? (Cat looking confused.jpg)]
[Drawing Boy!!! Is your speed at ending the stream etched into your DNA?! (Slams table)]
[Hilarious! "Wishing you an early Happy New Year"? Seriously? What month is it?! (Calendar screenshot.jpg)]
"Eating everything is nutritious, but dieting is painful"? ?? What kind of devilish analogy is that, kid! (Laughing so hard I'm crowing)
[“Just Friends” – Okay, okay, I understand (nods), but since He Shao, Duan Shao, and Xun Shao didn’t agree, it’s not (whispering)]
[Waaaaah, my Crane Painting/Duan Painting/Xun Painting... It's already a bad ending before it even started! You're so cruel, Painting Boy! (biting handkerchief)]
[@闲云野鹤@浮生若梦@黑切碎片, did you hear that?! The main person involved has personally broken up the couple! You three have been friend-zoned! (merciless mockery)]
[Got it. From now on, the live stream will only feature family (Father Huo) and friendship (the three giants). Love? Doesn't exist! (Lights a cigarette)]
[The painting will live on forever +1! The little cat is beautiful on its own! Cats don't need love! (Very loudly)]
[Wait! These are vacation photos! An art book! New inspiration! Hey artist, show us some pictures before you run off! (Erkang hand gesture)]
[Yes, yes, yes! New paintings!!! I want to see their vacation sketches! (Subtle hint)]
"The road you've walked is the sum of several years' worth of walking..." You've worked so hard, little artist! (Hands over a virtual oxygen tank) For art, the paralyzed cat rises!
[Looking forward to new scenery in the painting! I want to see the exotic clouds and mountains and seas depicted by the artist! (Rubbing hands in anticipation)]
Is a sequel to "Dawn of Yunqi," titled "Global Paralysis," in the works? (No)
[Seriously, the stream ended in the blink of an eye! My hands hadn't even stopped typing before the screen went black! (Stunned)]
[The same formula, the same taste, Huazai's live stream ends faster than my reaction time! (Tears welling up)]
[How to convey the most information in the shortest amount of time and accurately target Chuangfei CP fans—Shuhua Master Class is now open! (not really)]
[Although... the little guy in his white fuzzy pajamas, giving a serious warning and breaking up couples, is so cute! I took a screenshot!]
[Today's quote has been included: "Eating everything is nutritious, but dieting is painful!" The Huazai Quotes bot has been updated!]
[That's all for now, the main character has cut ties with love (?) and the broadcast is ending at lightning speed. See you next year? (Waves handkerchief)]
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Shu Hua ended the broadcast at lightning speed and was about to sort through her spoils from this round-the-world vacation when her phone suddenly rang. It was the ringtone she had specially set for her daddy.
She quickly jogged over to grab her phone, "Hello, Daddy."
Huo Linzhou: "I've seen the survival report. My darling really doesn't have any feelings for those three?"
Shu Hua was initially puzzled as to how Huo Linzhou knew about her short, surprise live stream without prior notice.
Then she heard Huo Linzhou gossiping, and instantly felt that her daddy was losing his image.
Oh no, it didn't collapse.
It seems quite normal for a father to be concerned about his daughter's love life.
Although she felt she was still quite young, it didn't seem like it was wrong to urge her to get married.
Shu Hua was afraid that Huo Linzhou would really show his fatherly love and insist on playing matchmaker for her, so she quickly said seriously, "Daddy, I really think the three of them are just good friends, nothing more."
As for the future, I won't say anything, for fear of being proven wrong.
But at least for now, in the short term, I genuinely only consider them friends.
Please don't even think about playing matchmaker, or we'll be in an awkward situation.
Hearing Shu Hua's earnest words, Huo Linzhou didn't say anything more. "Okay, I'll ask. All three of them are good juniors. If you have any ideas, I support you."
Shu Hua: "Yes, if I really like someone, I'll tell Daddy."
Huo Linzhou: "Okay, let's rest."
"Bye-bye, Daddy~"
After Shu Hua hung up the phone, she stopped thinking about it, while things were unusually lively on Huo Linzhou's side.
It turned out that He Peiji, Duan Jiyu, and Xie Xun knew that Shu Hua was back today, so they came to Huo Linzhou to discuss whether they should throw a welcome party or something.
Unexpectedly, I saw Shu Hua's sudden survival report live stream.
Hearing Shu Hua's quick attempt to distance herself, the three of them exchanged glances, all understanding each other's thoughts, and then remained silent.
This matter should have been resolved by everyone agreeing not to mention it again.
Unexpectedly, Huo Linzhou noticed the strange atmosphere among the three and asked a question.
The three of them were honest with Uncle Huo.
This led to Huo Linzhou's phone call to sound out Shu Hua's opinion. Huo Linzhou felt that all three of them were quite outstanding, and that it wouldn't be bad for Guai Bao to be with any of them.
However, Guai Bao really doesn't have that idea now, and he doesn't force him.
He was on speakerphone just now, so all three of them heard what Shu Hua said.
However, the three of them knew Shu Hua to some extent, and their daily interactions showed that Shu Hua didn't actually have any romantic feelings for them.
So, although there was some regret, everyone naturally accepted this fact.
Huo Linzhou looked at the three of them and said, "As my dear child said, this is how it is for the short term. As for what happens after that, it depends on your own efforts."
I'll support whoever can win my baby's heart.
But don't even think about trying any underhanded tricks; I'll be watching.
Duan Jiyu: "Uncle Huo, don't worry. With Hua Zai's personality, anyone who tries to use underhanded tactics will just be out of the game early."
He Peiji: "Hua Zai is still young, so there's no rush."
Xie Xun nodded, "Indeed, Hua Zai is still young, but Young Master He, you're not young anymore, you can be a little more eager."
I remember the eldest daughter of the Lin family returned to the country; wasn't she your first love?
He Peiji originally thought it was a fair competition among the three of them, but he didn't expect that Xie Xun would actually smear him in front of Uncle Huo.
He Peiji gave a forced smile and said, "You're mistaken. I've never had a first love."
As Huazai said, if someone is spreading rumors, just sue them.
"You want a lawyer's letter, kid?"
Xie Xun simply shrugged at He Peiji's denial, saying it was just a joke anyway.
Huo Linzhou was relieved to see that the three of them were behaving normally.
At the welcome banquet the next day, Shu Hua felt that something about the three of them had changed, but at the same time, it seemed like nothing had changed.
Thinking about it, could it be that they also saw the fans shipping the couple?
It's not impossible that they're both surfers.
If that's the case, then this oddity is understandable.
Shu Hua didn't pay much attention to it; she figured the awkwardness would pass in time.
She wouldn't actively try to refute rumors, since all three of them are indeed outstanding individuals.
If things really develop in the future, wouldn't she be contradicting herself?
She wouldn't do something so embarrassing.
So, as always, Shu Hua accepted the gifts the three of them had prepared for her and went home happily.
Although she didn't know why she still received gifts when she went out to play.
Nobody asked her what kind of gift she wanted?
Let's talk about the future later.
And so, Shu Hua would occasionally livestream herself drawing, and each time she did, her three older brothers would come online and chat with her.
If you make Shu Hua unhappy, you'll be showered with gifts.
Shu Hua wasn't really unhappy; she was just putting on an act.
After receiving the gift, I "got over my anger".
That's why, even though Shu Hua no longer participates in PK battles, Liu Shui can still make the list.
Occasionally, those who try to exploit Shuhua's traffic to engage in forced competitions will suffer the humiliation of being instantly eliminated from the rankings.
And because of the rankings being snapped up, their own team didn't gain many points, meaning they lost both face and money.
After that, no one dared to take such a risk anymore.
As for the original female lead, Tao Tao, Shu Hua still occasionally hears news about her. It seems she's still doing live streams, though her original older brothers and sisters still support her.
But everyone is busy with their own lives and can't watch the live stream often.
Tao Tao did change her personality in PK, no longer advising against ranking up, but this was also due to her deeply ingrained image from the early stages, and the busyness of her older brothers and sisters.
PK results were just average, neither good nor bad.
Anyway, there's still a big gap between them and the top celebrities in the book.
After hearing this, Shu Hua simply sighed and didn't pay any more attention to it.
Shu Hua continued to paint happily, occasionally doing live streams, going out with friends, and living a very pleasant life.
As for relationships? It's not the right time yet.
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