Chapter 48
Bai Ruogu was just casually joking, but a certain blue figure recorded it in its space.
It lay on the recliner, shaking its head, while raising its feet to show off, and analyzing the truth of Bai Ruogu’s words.
According to the data, the aquamarine crystal would not swell in water.
So?
Its big eyes blinked, its head slowly tilted, and the corners of its mouth slowly rose.
After work, Bai Ruogu carried Su Mou back home. He originally wanted to order takeout, but Su Mou thought takeout was unhealthy, so he decided to cook himself.
To skillfully control its body, the blue figure tied on an apron, with a tentacle-like thing holding the spatula, standing at the stove seriously following the steps to stir-fry.
Bai Ruogu: …
He covered his mouth to stifle his laughter, but Su Mou looked so cute that he simply walked to the bedroom and buried himself in the quilt, laughing silently.
The online-connected blue figure paused, quietly continuing to stir-fry, though its movements were somewhat uncoordinated.
Actually, it could see everything from anywhere…
The meal was surprisingly delicious. Bai Ruogu ate several bowls in a row until he lay comfortably in the chair, rubbing his full belly.
Next to him, Su Mou’s eyes curved in satisfaction, nodding its head.
Late at night, Bai Ruogu lay on the pillow. He had fair skin, delicate features, and long eyelashes. The moonlight illuminated his face through the window, making him look like white jade.
The blue ball quietly slipped away, careful not to wake Bai Ruogu, bouncing away from the bed.
The kitchen cupboard creaked open, followed by the sound of rustling…
In the morning, when Bai Ruogu got out of bed, he found Su Mou missing.
His heart skipped a beat, then he calmed down.
Su Mou was everywhere, it couldn’t possibly get lost.
He got out of bed and started searching the whole house, until finally, he found it in a stainless steel basin in the kitchen.
Bai Ruogu stood above, somewhat dazed, looking down at the blue ball soaking in the water.
“What are you doing?”
The blue ball blinked its big eyes, “You said before that I would swell in water, so I am experimenting to see if I can swell.”
Bai Ruogu: …
A mechanical voice started analyzing, “According to the experiment, I have grown by 0%, thus concluding that I cannot swell in water.”
Bai Ruogu: … enough.
Bai Ruogu, being a popular star with sky-high traffic, naturally had numerous advertising invitations. He had been too busy to find time in the past few days, but now, with some free time, he planned to take on a couple of projects.
Under Xingsu’s, everything had to be top-notch, even the advertisements. The related department conducted extensive research, finally deciding on a fashion magazine cover and a food advertisement.
The magazine, named “Beidou,” featured only the hottest celebrities on its cover.
To maintain high quality, the cover person had to be scandal-free and absolutely capable, not someone who became famous through bought trends or hype.
Thus, “Beidou” became a benchmark for identifying top artists. If someone was popular but couldn’t make it to the magazine, it indicated some issues or questionable conduct.
Originally, Bai Ruogu didn’t qualify just with the hit movie <Light Years>, as much of its success was due to the plot. But his appearance on <36 Days of Survival in the Wilderness>, showcasing his skills, led the magazine executives to repeatedly invite him.
When Bai Ruogu’s invitation to the “Beidou” magazine cover was announced by his studio, his fans were ecstatic.
[Ah ah ah, this is awesome! I knew I was following the right person!]
[Hahaha, Ruogu is amazing. This will totally slap those haters in the face.]
[When will the magazine be out? I can’t wait to buy it!]
[Haters: Tch, it’s just a magazine cover. Look at how excited you all are.]
[Blubbering Blob: Haters, get lost! Don’t talk bad about my idol just because your idol didn’t get on a magazine. It sounds like you’re just sour grapes because your idol can’t achieve the same thing.]
[Ruogu’s No. 1 Fan: Oh my God, my Ruogu has haters? Haven’t seen our No. 9’s fighting power. Someone, close the door and release No. 9!]
[Ruogu’s Toxic Fan: … get lost!!]
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Bai Ruogu arrived at “Beidou” headquarters by car, and under the director’s reception, he went to the makeup room.
The name “Beidou” sounded dreamy and beautiful, and its cover style lived up to this name, usually being fantastical.
The designer had been waiting in the makeup room. He had already reviewed Bai Ruogu’s works before his arrival and had a rough concept in mind.
However, when the door opened and a slender young man walked in, the designer’s eyes widened, and his mouth formed an “O” of amazement.
“Oh my, God, I thought you were already stunning in the movie, but I didn’t expect…,” he took a breath, “You’re absolutely gorgeous!”
After speaking, he quickly picked up the pen beside him and swiftly scribbled on the draft paper.
“The clothes have already been customized in advance, and there’s no way to change them, but the scene effects… those can still be improved.”
Bai Ruogu lowered his eyes and smiled. He was used to this and had no major objections.
He found an empty seat next to him and sat down, casually picking up the original design drawings and flipping through them.
His originally relaxed expression gradually tensed. He raised an eyebrow, thumb brushing over the drawings, and parted his lips slightly.
It seemed that the design retained elements from the previous tech genius persona.
He turned the design over, the image on the second page was even clearer.
In a dimly lit blue space, a delicate, slender young man wearing a modified white coat leaned against a lab table, looking up with a slightly astonished expression.
However, he occupied only a corner of the entire image.
Above him, a gigantic handsome man met his gaze. The man’s eyes were hollow yet subtly gentle, and he bowed his head devoutly. Despite the significant difference in their sizes, their heads were very close, almost touching.
The young man wore a smart brain on his wrist, which, despite being static, seemed to emit a flashing red light.
Smoke filled the air, adding a hazy feeling to the scene. The man’s body appeared more ethereal compared to the young man’s, making it clear at a glance that he wasn’t human. Considering the scene, it was likely an AI.
A human-AI romance——that was the theme of this cover.
Bai Ruogu’s fingers twitched, and the designer happened to lean in with great interest, pointing at the design.
“What do you think? Isn’t my idea great?”
Bai Ruogu: …
You are truly excellent, you managed to come up with this.
Bai Ruogu’s heart was surging with excitement. Unlike his initial calmness, he was now genuinely interested, even standing up to look at the design with the designer.
In his past life, he had achieved some success in design, and now, encountering something that piqued his interest, he naturally shared his opinions.
Thankfully, the designer didn’t overthink it and instead felt a sense of kinship with Bai Ruogu. The two of them, one sentence after another, quickly enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the cover, even surpassing the previous versions.
Both the designer and Bai Ruogu were pleased, unaware of a figure quietly lying on the table, peeking back and forth from the smart brain.
After scanning the final draft, it nodded, and the indicator light turned to: n_n
Bai Ruogu changed into his outfit.
Although the outfit looked common, the fabric color and fit surpassed ordinary clothes. Moreover, it had many exquisite details, elevating its quality.
The scene was already set up, with smoke swirling around. Bai Ruogu walked steadily, his clothes flowing behind him.
As he leaned back against the lab table, a staff member pressed a switch.
His brown pupils reflected blue light, and the highlight on his face made his vision blur. Looking up, he could see some lights gathering in the air.
The figure became clear from the blur. It was a pre-set program, a gigantic man formed and descended.
Bai Ruogu pursed his lips, his gaze shifting.
Inside the space, the pre-set program was running, and the man moved down according to plan, aligning with Bai Ruogu’s position.
Suddenly, the code seemed intercepted and thrown aside, replaced by a new string of code.
The image in the air flickered and suddenly went out, startling everyone. The technician rushed forward to check.
Bai Ruogu seemed to understand something and relaxed, a smile appearing in his eyes.
Before the technician could touch the control panel, the projection in the air lit up again. This time, it was clearer, with even the character’s facial features distinctly visible.
The modeler took a step back, touching his nose. Why did it feel different from the humanoid he remembered?
The man’s face was chiseled, his features sharp, and his eyes appeared hollow.
He descended, his gaze fixed on Bai Ruogu, looking both passionate and confused.
The designer stared at the man, lips trembling, “This expression… is perfect.”
The man had no clothes, becoming more indistinct towards the waist, turning into a mist.
His body looked very firm, with muscles tensed together, forming graceful and smooth lines. His waist was narrow, yet one could feel the strength in that area.
This familiar appearance—how could Bai Ruogu not recognize it? His eyes widened, and his heartbeat quickened.
The gigantic figure got closer, their lips only twenty centimeters apart.
Meanwhile, Su Mou was reading the content of the books at the Chief of Staff’s residence.
“Prohibited information, request deletion.”
“This information remains prohibited.”
“Please change the message, this message was still prohibited.”
Su Mou: …
The entire book was prohibited information.
To clarify the Chief of Staff’s meaning, he temporarily disabled the security system, and the contents were instantly read.
The book, unable to control, fell.
Bai Ruogu looked up at the figure above. He knew very well that even if he could touch the other party in this form, he wouldn’t feel anything, but he still yearned to make contact.
Su Mou, when can we do… things between lovers?
The distance between the two was just right, and the cameraman, having found the perfect angle, was ready to shoot.
“Great, perfect, just like that! Three, two, one…”
Just as the last word was shouted, at the moment the shutter clicked, the figure suddenly moved downward, and their lips touched. This scene was captured by the camera.
Bai Ruogu felt as if his heart had stopped, staring blankly at the figure before him. The icy coldness on his lips was felt, yet his heart gradually warmed up.
KISS!!! THEY KISSSSSSSS!!! THEIR FIRST KISSS!!! FINALLY!!!!😭