Hanks put down the prop lightsaber.
He walked over to Lin Mu Ci and shrugged.
“To be honest, this character… even I find him incredibly detestable. Forget you, I want to punch myself a couple of times!”
Reading the script made him feel like he was about to have a heart attack or a stroke from sheer anger.
But the more infuriating a character was,
the more thrilling and challenging it was to portray.
“I welcome you to get your revenge in the later plot points.”
“I’m mentally prepared. I know I’m going to be brutally abused.”
“This is also very educational, telling everyone not to be a scumbag.”
Lin Mu Ci looked at him and chuckled.
“Ready for heartbreak?”
Hanks gave a helpless wry smile.
“I’m ready, I’m ready. Of course I know what heartbreak feels like. Ever since the woman I love left me, I’ve been heartbroken every single second.”
The woman he spoke of, of course, was international supermodel Vivian.
Lin Mu Ci was curious and amused.
“She still hasn’t forgiven you?”
Hanks sighed and shook his head.
“No. She’s asked me to pursue her again… but she’s finally agreed to let me participate in a darn variety show, to perform well on it.”
“I heard there are other guests on the show, but I believe I’ll be the most outstanding among them. No one can be more charming than me.”
“I heard the male guests on the show will compete and battle!”
“To win flowers, gifts, and a chance at a vacation paradise island for the woman they love!”
“I will definitely perform well and win this opportunity!”
Hearing Hanks say this, Lin Mu Ci became a little curious.
Huh? With Hanks speaking like that,
it seemed he didn't know Ling Qian He was also participating in this show?
Lin Mu Ci slowly rubbed her chin with her fingers, a hint of a cold smile glinting in her eyes.
“You think you’ll definitely win?”
Hanks replied without hesitation.
“Of course! I don’t believe any other male guest could be more powerful than me!”
Lin Mu Ci chuckled inwardly.
She was rather looking forward to some drama.
Hmm, competing for flowers, gifts, and vacation opportunities for the woman he loved… she wondered how Ling Qian He would perform!
Would he go all out?
…
Lin Mu Ci had been filming with Hanks for a few days and felt something was off.
Huh? Strange, there’s been no news from a certain person these past few days.
She asked the system.
“What is he doing?”
The system played dumb.
“Who are you asking about?”
“Oh dear, Host, don’t be so vague. I’m not a mind reader, how would I know who you’re asking about!”
Lin Mu Ci took a deep breath and had to ask the system louder.
“Who else could it be?”
“Ling Qian He!”
“Where did Ling Qian He go?”
The system just giggled foolishly.
“Are you missing him? Just call him or video chat him, no need to ask me.”
Lin Mu Ci thought to herself, she just didn’t want Ling Qian He to know she was thinking of him.
Didn’t want him to get too conceited.
“What are you afraid of?”
“If you like someone, express it boldly!”
“Otherwise, what if he goes off to flirt with other women?”
Lin Mu Ci snorted.
“Would he?”
The little system said with a sly grin.
“Who knows? The entertainment industry is a paradise for handsome men and beautiful women.”
Lin Mu Ci would be a fool to believe the little system – Ling Qian He’s affection points had exceeded one hundred percent, he’d give his life for her, and he’d go flirt with others?
Wouldn’t he be asking for trouble?
However, while she was complaining, she actually opened her phone, found Ling Qian He’s name and profile picture, and tapped to initiate a video call.
The call was answered quickly.
“Xiao Ci? What’s up?”
Lin Mu Ci noticed the background on his end… a stark white wall, and it looked like there was an IV drip behind him…
Is this…
A hospital?
Her heart immediately clenched.
“Are you in the hospital?”
Ling Qian He hummed.
“Just getting an IV drip.”
He was sick?
But that shouldn’t be the case, he was as sturdy as an ox!
Lin Mu Ci had known him for so long, apart from seeing him self-harm, she had never really seen him sick.
Back when he was in the orphanage, he was already known for his excellent physical condition.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have almost become a police officer.
He was actually sick, and he didn’t tell her?
“Where are you? I’ll come see you.”
Ling Qian He looked at her, his eyes clear, and his voice didn’t sound weak at all.
“Are you worried about me?”
“Right?”
Lin Mu Ci didn’t want to admit it, but she couldn’t help but confess, her voice weak, like a mosquito’s hum.
“Ling Qian He, don’t mess around.”
Ling Qian He smiled. The corners of his eyes slightly curved up, and his expression softened as he looked at her. Da Feng Novel Network
“Don’t worry, I won’t mess around.”
“I know someone is worried about me, so why wouldn’t I take care of myself?”
“It’s just a slight cold, so I’m getting an IV drip. I didn’t come to see you because I was afraid of infecting you.”
“When I was a child, I was injected with a special serum that made my physique much stronger than ordinary people.”
“But this also has significant side effects. I’ve been looking for ways to slow down these side effects.”
“I found a very capable doctor. He said my condition is improving.”
“However, my physique might not be as robust as before, and I won’t be immune to illness forever.”
“Nor will I have endless energy to handle multiple tasks without getting tired.”
Ling Qian He looked up at Lin Mu Ci.
“Will my sister dislike me like this?”
Lin Mu Ci felt relieved hearing his explanation.
“Why would I dislike you?”
“You… aren’t you still… strong in that regard?”
The man on the other end of the video chuckled.
“Of course. Some aspects… won’t be affected.”
The little system almost fell over laughing.
“Hahaha, Host, hurry up and ask him which aspects won’t be affected. I have a friend who really wants to know!”
This was a classic case of inventing a friend.
Lin Mu Ci, however, seized on what the little system asked.
“Didn’t you say my traditional Chinese medicine skills could treat him? Is it working?”
She had given Ling Qian He acupuncture a few times before.
And forced him to drink Chinese medicine.
Her medical skill had upgraded to level two, capable of curing Zhou Yuan An’s mother.
But whether it would work on Ling Qian He,
Lin Mu Ci was actually unsure.
After all, Ling Qian He wasn’t sick.
He had been injected with a highly specialized serum, and there might not be an antidote in this world!
Lin Mu Ci had activated her traditional Chinese medicine skills.
So, when she performed acupuncture, she was extremely cautious.
Afraid of paralyzing him.
This was related to her happiness for the rest of her life!
But hearing Ling Qian He say this, perhaps, it was indeed effective?
The system gave a formal reply.
“The information is still being investigated.”
“Based on common sense, your Host’s medical skill upgrading to level two as a TCM God should have a significant mitigating effect on the after-effects within Ling Qian He’s body. At least he won’t die suddenly at twenty-two…”
“But for more significant effects, multiple acupuncture sessions and some herbal conditioning are needed for further evaluation.”
“Hmm, Host might consider unlocking the Ultimate Potion Master skill. You previously awakened as a TCM God, so combining them would surely cure him!”
As soon as Lin Mu Ci heard this, she knew it was trouble.
“Go on, how many points?”
The system nervously quoted the price.
“One… one thousand points.”
Lin Mu Ci wanted to slam the table.
“Why don’t you go rob a bank?”
The little system said.
“This is a fair price! The main system set it, and I can’t resist!”
It even retorted. Lin Mu Ci fell silent for a moment, then raised her eyebrows.
“Are there any other missions to earn points?”
Ling Qian He’s drug side effects were a constant concern for her.
Didn’t Madam Ling confidently say Ling Qian He wouldn’t live past twenty-two?
Even Yang Lan Yan used it to threaten her.
But she refused to believe it.
Her Qian He.
Was destined to live a long and healthy life!