HEIFEIGU -Chapter 24

The name Xie Jixing felt unfamiliar, yet somehow strangely familiar.

Meng Zezhou continued speaking, but Qian Shuyun didn’t catch a word.

The moment that name was spoken, his mind instantly drifted back to that dimly lit car compartment that night.

Those fingers, cold and smooth like jade, had brought him warmth for the entire night. The sleep he had in that car was the most peaceful sleep he’d had in a long time.

“Okay, you go.”

Meng Zezhou on the other end was caught off guard and interrupted before finishing his sentence. “Brother… you agreed?”

Usually, his brother hated being introduced to so-called masters. Why was he agreeing so easily this time? Meng Meng was puzzled.

After hanging up, Qian Shuyun opened his green bubble chat.

The “Qian Lai!!!” message had already sunk far down the list. Qian Shuyun had thought that if he really recognized him and wanted resources or help, maybe he’d give in out of kindness.

But the account lay quietly in the list, never once showing a red dot. He tapped on the profile picture, and the friend circle was lively.

Whenever the crew had extra chicken legs, or good milk tea, or trendy little cakes, it was enough for a post. Once, even a gathering had three consecutive posts in a grid, each dish with a close-up.

The latest post showed Xie Jixing moving house.

“Successfully escaped the underground coffin!!!”

He stood beside a pile of luggage, smiling brightly, making a silly peace sign with his fingers.

Qian Shuyun ran his finger over the red mole at the corner of his eye, and a small smile appeared on his own face.

The raging storm outside had no effect on the little joys of life he cared about.

The variety show payment had arrived!

A sudden 90,000 yuan, and Xie Jixing immediately decided to change apartments.

Previously, when he brought Sister Yue back to the underground coffin, Sister Yue had rolled her eyes in total black disdain.

A subtle, mocking tone.

“Maybe I should go back. Though I couldn’t leave the mansion, it was still much bigger than here.”

This time, Xie Jixing didn’t scrimp, generously picking a two-bedroom apartment.

Sister Yue got one room, he shared one with the unlucky ghost, and the living room was communal.

He didn’t stop sending money to the orphanage, depositing it on schedule.

To improve the two ghosts’ meals, he ordered many spices online.

The traditional paper-offering incense from the paper shop was bland and low-quality. Both the unlucky ghost and Sister Yue disliked it, so Xie Jixing decided to make incense himself.

The unlucky ghost liked fruity scents; Sister Yue liked creamy ones. Both preferred sweet flavors, so Xie Jixing used his own yin fire to make the incense cores, crafting many flavors.

Cheese berry, coconut latte, green tangerine sea salt—self-igniting without fire—became their daily rations. As for feasts, that depended on whether stronger spirits appeared.

The yin energy he’d encountered in the car last time was excellent.

“The feeling of spending money like water!” Xie Jixing looked at his flattened wallet and realized he’d need to start earning again.

Then he received a timely call: the escape room variety show had found a replacement and could restart immediately.

With this free time, Xie Jixing planned to go live streaming.

But as soon as he opened the livestream, chaos hit him.

【Xingxing, quickly check Big Eye Social! Summer Star is disbanding!】

Xie Jixing lazily opened Big Eye Social. The incident had a large social impact. The authorities had released a notice: Ji Jin and Summer Xing’s manager had been temporarily arrested for poisoning and sheltering crimes. The sentence would depend on the court, but they were likely going in.

Xia Letian quickly came forward to clarify.

In the video, he lowered his head, pale-faced, slightly swollen eyes, and a nasal twang as he spoke: 【Hello everyone. I don’t want to take up public resources, but I need to explain the future of Summer Star.

First, I want to apologize to all the fans who have supported us.

After team discussions, the Summer Star team is officially disbanded as of now.】

He bowed deeply to the camera.

【I don’t know how things reached this point.

When Summer Star was formed, we were united and loving. I’ve always tried to lead everyone forward.

But… for some reason, everyone is leaving…】

He choked up, lowered his head, wiped his eyes off-camera, sniffling, then lifted his head with a smile: 【But it’s okay. I’ll keep trying!

Not just professionally, but every time I appear on camera or stage, I’ll give everyone a wonderful performance, and also try to mend and repair our relationships.

The group may be disbanded, but the people are not. I believe we can all have a bright future.】

Then he took out his phone, found an account labeled “World’s Best Vocalist – A Xing”, and typed:

【A Xing, I’m sorry. I didn’t know you had endured so much. Not sharing your burden is my failure as team leader. I hope you can give me a chance to make it up to you. Can we meet sometime?】

Sent.

But he got a red exclamation mark.

【Message sent but rejected by the recipient.】

Xie Jixing had blocked him.

Now Xia Letian’s eyes were really red, half from anger, half from embarrassment.

Why would that washed-up star block him?!

He restrained his urge to curse, voice trembling: 【A Xing blocked me. It’s okay. I can understand—after all the hurt, not wanting to contact me is normal.

It’s fine; there will be a chance to meet. I’ll apologize properly then, and add him back.】

【My little Tianbao! Mom is heartbroken! Why is Little Tian apologizing? Hasn’t he already done enough?】

【He’s been running around since the team was formed, and now he has to bear all this. Others don’t care!】

【The most heartless is Xie Jixing. Ji Jin caused the harm; why block Little Tian?】

【An ungrateful wolf! Little Tian helped him so much before, and now he turns around and blocks him.】

【Ridiculous! That forum post even says Little Tian participated in collective bullying. Why hasn’t Xie Jixing come forward to deny it?】

【Is it really that hard to say something? Does he enjoy seeing people who helped him being cyberbullied?】

The mouse hovered over these comments. Xie Jixing asked the livestream chat:
“What post?”

【Link → Click to see the love and hate of four men!】

Seeing the title, his brows knitted in annoyance: “What a mess…”

He went into the forum. The original post, “Tao Yitao, who is really bullying?”, had become a hot topic. Fans and haters were arguing in the comments in a huge mess. Xie Jixing quickly scanned through.

“This isn’t wrong, either.” He liked the post. “No need to refute.”

Scrolling further, the author released a sister post:

【Tao Yitao, what has the little captain done for the team all these years?】