Cat O, But Traveling Into The Normal World Chapter 1
byThe lights in the Restroom were as bright as day.
In the washbasin, the brass faucet was running, water rushing.
Slender fingers, fair as jade, gently cupped, catching a handful of clear water and splashing it onto his flushed cheeks. Transparent droplets brushed past his beautiful eyes and brows, dripping from the tip of his upturned nose with a soft plop.
Yu You lifted his face, his gaze rising.
The young man in the mirror had a jade-like countenance, his cheeks unnaturally crimson, his breathing rapid, looking as if he could barely stand.
The cold water carried away a trace of the surface heat, but his skin continued to steam with an endless supply of warmth, quickly becoming unbearably hot again.
For Yu You, this feeling was all too familiar.
It was like the symptoms preceding an Omega’s Heat Period.
Repeated high fever, a swollen Gland, exhaustion, and drowsiness…
This world clearly lacked the Omega gender characteristic, so would he still experience a Heat Period?
In his previous life, after his Differentiation, he was taken in and raised by the Omega Protection Association. He later entered the entertainment industry and, on the night he received the Best Actor trophy, he was in a car accident. He transmigrated into this world, which had no distinction between Alpha, Beta, and Omega.
The original host seemed to be another version of him existing in this world. He was adopted by the Welfare Institute as a child, later attended university through a Work-Study Program, majoring in Psychology Major. He coincidentally met the agent Shi Sanlin, who scouted him to become a Minor Celebrity. He was less than nineteen years old when he unexpectedly died suddenly in the bathtub, right at the moment Yu You transmigrated after his car accident.
They shared the same name, were similar in age, looked identical, and even had similar childhood backgrounds.
A loud knock sounded outside the bathroom door, followed by the worried voice of his agent, Shi Sanlin: “Xiao Yu, are you alright? If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the Banquet!”
Yu You turned off the faucet, enduring the dizziness, and replied in a soft, hoarse voice: “Brother Shi, I’m fine. I’ll be right out.”
The long-closed door finally opened.
Yu You slowly walked out. If one looked closely, his steps were still a little unsteady.
Shi Sanlin was holding the borrowed formal attire and talking to his assistant. When he turned and saw Yu You, his eyes widened in shock: “My heavens! Why is your face so red? Are you running a fever?”
Yu You vaguely explained: “I might have caught a chill from the rain yesterday. I do have a slight fever, but it’s fine. I’ve already taken medicine.”
“It’s good that you took medicine,” Shi Sanlin quickly said. “We’ll go, say hello to those directors and producers to leave an impression, and then you can come back and rest.”
Yu You nodded, responding obediently: “Okay.”
Shi Sanlin, who was in his twenties, had a square face and a tall build, looking honest and simple. Currently, he only managed Yu You, and he was exceptionally attentive, running around for him.
The young female assistant beside him was assigned by the company. She wore many hats, responsible for makeup, daily photos for Social Media Platform, and various miscellaneous tasks.
Yu You went to change into the formal attire Shi Sanlin had borrowed. It didn’t fit well; the fabric sagged around his narrow waist, being a full two sizes too large. They had to use small clips to secure it. He then sat in front of the vanity mirror, tilting his head slightly to cooperate with the assistant applying his makeup.
He had naturally good features—a small, delicate face and fine skin. He only needed a layer of foundation and a slight enhancement of his eyes and brows.
Because of the fever, the skin at the corners of his eyes was tinged with pink, giving his clear face a sense of fragility.
Yu You’s eyes curved, his gaze like shimmering lake water: “Thank you.”
Although they had been working together for two months, the assistant’s face flushed as if she had just met him. She stammered: “N-no need to thank me. My makeup skills are very ordinary. It’s just that Xiao Yu’s face is exceptionally photogenic…”
Yu You currently had little fame, and the company wouldn’t overly prioritize him. The assistant was just pressed into service to help with the makeup.
Shi Sanlin nodded in satisfaction nearby: “A good-looking kid like Xiao Yu should smile more! Don’t be so gloomy like before!”
There weren’t many accessories for Yu You to choose from. He finally selected an Iris Flower Enamel Brooch.
After the styling was complete, Shi Sanlin asked the assistant to take a few photos to post on the Social Media Platform for Social Media Engagement. Then, he took Yu You downstairs and drove to the Banquet, which was scheduled to start at eight o’clock.
While driving, Shi Sanlin incessantly reminded him: “Tonight, seize the opportunity to make yourself known to the famous directors and producers. I sent you the guest list and information a month ago, did you read it all?”
Yu You had memorized the information in a week. He nodded: “I’ve read it.”
Shi Sanlin continued his rambling: “We aren’t expecting any major gains from this trip, just to meet them and get acquainted. Don’t be too nervous.”
Yu You hummed twice, not particularly concerned, let alone nervous. He picked up his phone to update his Social Media Platform status.
Ten minutes ago, the assistant had helped post a Nine-Grid Photo Set, and a dozen comments quickly appeared below.
[Wow, these photos of Little Fish Baby against the light are so beautiful! He’s smiling so sweetly and obediently, Mommy’s heart is melting!!]
[Little Fish is better at catching the camera than before. Keep up this level of Social Media Engagement, post more, we love to see it!]
[Oh my, oh my, Little Fish Baby, you are a soft, sweet strawberry cupcake, kiss kiss kiss [Heart][Heart]]
[Is it just my imagination? Why does Little Fish look especially seductive today… [Nosebleed]]
Yu You read the comments, and whenever he was praised, the corners of his beautiful lips couldn’t help but curl into a slightly smug arc. He swung his small leather shoe.
They encountered a red light ahead, and the car stopped.
Shi Sanlin remembered something, turned his head, and looked at Yu You with an extremely serious expression. He said: “Everyone else is fine, but there is one person you absolutely must remember to keep your distance from. We can’t afford to provoke him, but we can avoid him.”
Yu You put down his phone, tilted his head, and asked: “Who is Brother Shi talking about?”
Shi Sanlin’s tone was heavy: “The boss of our Star Sky Entertainment company—Jiang Xunzhou.”
Yu You asked in confusion: “Even our own company’s boss needs to be avoided as much as possible?”
Shi Sanlin said: “You know about the Jiang Group, right? A century-old aristocratic family, with generations of accumulated wealth, involved in real estate, finance, and entertainment. Jiang Xunzhou is the youngest son of the Jiang family. He grew up privileged and favored. After graduating from university abroad, he was immediately parachuted into Star Sky Entertainment, becoming the CEO at a young age. Can you imagine his background?”
Yu You understood: “Born at the apex of the pyramid.”
Equivalent to an S-Class Alpha in his previous life, controlling the most supreme power.
“If that were all, it would be fine. CEO Jiang is quite far removed from low-level employees and Minor Celebrity like us.”
Shi Sanlin’s voice was awkward: “The problem is, before you, I managed three Minor Celebrity—both male and female—who all offended CEO Jiang…”
Yu You raised his eyes slightly, looking curious.
“The company held an annual meeting. The first Minor Celebrity I managed bribed the cleaning staff at the hotel where CEO Jiang was staying and sneaked into his presidential suite. He hid naked in the bed and was thrown out by CEO Jiang.”
Shi Sanlin’s face was etched with weariness: “The second Minor Celebrity somehow heard that CEO Jiang was going out to sea with friends and boarded the yacht with other guests. She even arranged for media to take photos. She wore a bikini on the deck and tried to fall into CEO Jiang’s arms, but CEO Jiang is extremely sensitive to perfume. As soon as she got close, he was choked and sneezed, pushing her away directly.”
“Those were the better ones. The third Minor Celebrity was even more extreme. He blocked CEO Jiang’s car and claimed he was a time traveler from the future, destined to be with CEO Jiang. He said if CEO Jiang dared to ignore him, he would definitely face a Husband-Chasing Crematorium in the future.”
Yu You asked curiously: “Did CEO Jiang acknowledge him?”
“No,” Shi Sanlin sighed. “He arranged for him to be sent to the hospital for a mental evaluation—he indeed had delusional fantasies. Well, I didn’t have anyone to manage again.”
The red light turned green, and Shi Sanlin continued driving.
“In short, all three of those Minor Celebrity were blacklisted. They were all managed by me. Although it was later proven that I was genuinely unaware of these incidents, CEO Jiang never gives me a good look whenever he sees me. He thinks I must have been involved somehow.”
“But thankfully, even an emperor needs evidence of treason before executing a minister’s entire family.”
Shi Sanlin smiled shyly: “CEO Jiang can’t fire me without finding evidence, especially since my sister is Shi Shuang, and she’s quite important to the company.”
Shi Shuang, the Ace Agent of Star Sky Entertainment, was known as the Midas Touch in the industry. Everyone she managed became a hit, and her artists were all Top Tier figures dominating the trending searches.
Yu You’s eyes sparkled: “Brother Shi, so your background is that impressive.”
No wonder he was able to borrow this formal attire and Enamel Brooch for him. Although they were affordable items from a major brand, for a Minor Celebrity with no fame, this treatment was truly rare. It turned out to be thanks to Shi Sanlin’s sister.
“Ahem, keep it low-key, low-key. It would be embarrassing if word got out that I’m a nepotism hire. Quite a few people in the company are betting on when I’ll be dismissed.”
Shi Sanlin’s tone suddenly shifted, becoming impassioned: “But I know Xiao Yu, you are different! The first time I saw you, I knew you were an honest kid, without those crooked ideas about taking shortcuts!”
Yu You nodded obediently: “Brother Shi, I understand. If I meet CEO Jiang at the Banquet, I will definitely keep my distance.”
“Yes, yes, that’s the spirit! We’ll climb up steadily and honestly! Don’t worry, Brother Shi will definitely fulfill the promise I made to you—to help you earn big money!”
Shi Sanlin’s face was beaming, full of ambition and hope for the future.
The situations with the previous three Minor Celebrity were accidents. Yu You was definitely the different one!
He absolutely had to clear his name within the company!
The car arrived near the Banquet hotel. Staff took the keys to park the car, and Shi Sanlin led Yu You inside.
Many media outlets were staking out the hotel entrance. A continuous stream of major celebrities and famous directors entered. Whenever someone passed by, the flashbulbs from both sides clicked continuously, making it hard to keep one’s eyes open.
Yu You entered work mode, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the cameras.
The young man wore a snow-white suit, his figure slender and straight, with a thin waist and long legs.
His cat-like eyes were clear as jewels, holding a faint smile. The corners of his eyes were flushed, and his earlobes were also tinged with pink, which only added a certain ineffable, ambiguous allure.
Just this casual, indifferent glance was dazzling enough to make people unable to look away. He seemed born to be the darling of countless cameras. Even though he wore an ordinary, out-of-season suit, it looked as expensive as a runway couture piece.
Even those who didn’t recognize Yu You were prompted to take a few extra photos.
Shi Sanlin was so nervous he was walking awkwardly, sweat forming on his forehead. He muttered to himself: “I should have known there would be so many media tonight. I should have spent money to hire a professional makeup artist from the company and borrowed a more prestigious outfit for you…”
Yu You smiled slightly, his tone proud: “Brother Shi, it’s alright. This is enough.”