Chapter 87 Mistaken for a Star
"I haven't met this Feng Shui master either, so I'm not sure about his abilities," Bai Yong said, shaking his head with a hint of apprehension. He cautioned, "However, it's best not to provoke him. The provincial capital has a special Feng Shui environment, with hidden talents aplenty. Since he's been able to support the Yu family to their current status, his strength is certainly extraordinary."
Chen Xuan expressed his gratitude again, "Thank you, senior brother, for the reminder. I'll still trouble you with seeing Elder Li."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xuan fell into contemplation. Bai Yong was also a Feng Shui master, and if he was wary, this person must be no simple figure, a veritable ticking time bomb. However, he didn't dwell on it.
The next day, Chen Xuan woke up early, finished his morning routine, changed into a suit, and drove directly to the Medical God Building. On the way, Chen Xuan received a call from his temporarily assigned assistant: "Vice President Chen, I will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building."
"Alright!" The Medical God Building was fully owned by Medical God Pharmaceutical, including the land, which demonstrated their substantial financial strength.
As Chen Xuan arrived at Medical God Pharmaceutical and just got out of his car, a sudden clamor erupted.
"Xu Kun! We love you!"
"Xu Kun! I've been your fan since your debut, I've dreamed of getting your autograph!"
"Xu Kun! Congratulations on becoming the spokesperson for Medical God Pharmaceutical!"
Chen Xuan looked towards the sound. A black commercial vehicle was parked at the main entrance of the building. A man dressed in a casual suit stepped out of the car; he was quite handsome. Facing the enthusiastic cheers of the many fans, Xu Kun showed a hint of disgust on his face, but he endured it, greeting the fans without being too cold or too warm.
Chen Xuan didn't pay much attention to entertainment news, but someone in his family did. Despite her age, Aunt Tang was very interested in celebrity news and was a fan of this male artist. She seemed to have mentioned that this man was named Xu Kun, who emerged from a star-making variety show and won the championship of the previous season. He remembered that Aunt Tang had always dreamed of getting an autographed photo from Xu Kun. Aunt Tang had taken good care of his mother, Song Ping, and worked hard; if he could get an autographed photo for Aunt Tang, she would surely be very happy.
Then, Chen Xuan walked over, squeezed his way through the crowd, and finally managed to get close enough to speak, "Xu Kun, I wonder if I could have an autographed photo?"
"Hmph, who do you think you are, to be worthy of my autograph? My autograph isn't something anyone can just ask for," Xu Kun said with an arrogant gaze. He turned and called his bodyguards, angrily asking, "What's going on? How could someone get so close to me!"
"It's our negligence." A bodyguard in black, startled, quickly turned to Chen Xuan and said with a cold expression, "Sir, please maintain a distance."
Chen Xuan pouted, "So aloof." He shook his head, deciding not to pursue the autograph. He had heard the fans say that Xu Kun was the spokesperson for Medical God Pharmaceutical. He could always use his position as Vice President of Medical God Pharmaceutical to get an autograph later; he figured Xu Kun wouldn't be so aloof then. So, he turned to leave.
Xu Kun was the main focus of the day, with all the fans' attention directed towards him. However, this small commotion caught the attention of Chen Xuan, and immediately, eyes turned towards him. The surroundings quieted down a bit, and many people, looking at Chen Xuan, showed expressions of astonishment. His mature and handsome demeanor, coupled with a hint of melancholy, was incredibly captivating, drawing people in at first glance. His temperament and appearance were in no way comparable to the pretty-boy type like Xu Kun.
Many female fans gazed at Chen Xuan, their beautiful eyes shining brightly. "This man is too handsome, too charismatic! He seems even more handsome than Xu Kun!"
"Is this man also a big star?"
"Seeing two big stars in one day is totally worth it!"
A girl with a slightly baby-faced roundness cautiously asked Chen Xuan, "Um, excuse me, may I ask, which big star are you?"
At the same time, many fans searched their mental rolodexes of celebrities, but they couldn't find Chen Xuan's handsome face.
Chen Xuan waved his hand and said, "I'm not a celebrity."
"That's too humble! But you're so handsome, if you debuted in the future, you'd definitely become a top-tier star," the baby-faced girl said confidently. "So, can you give me an autograph?" With that, the baby-faced girl took out a piece of paper and a pen and placed them in front of Chen Xuan.
"Alright." Chen Xuan felt a headache coming on. This was the first time he had encountered such a request, and he didn't know how to refuse, so he nodded. Many fan-chasers had an idea, thinking Chen Xuan was a promising prospect. If they didn't get his autograph now, it would be difficult to get one later. Many people crowded around.
Chen Xuan began signing one by one. Xu Kun suddenly noticed that the number of fans surrounding him was decreasing. A hint of displeasure flashed across his face, and he asked, "Sister Hong, what's going on? Why have so many people left? If it's reported tomorrow that my popularity has declined, it will bring me negative publicity."
At this moment, a heavily made-up woman walked over with a smile. She was Sister Hong, Xu Kun's agent, and quite influential in the entertainment industry. Sister Hong busied herself, "Kun Kun, I'll go and see what's happening."
Soon, Sister Hong returned, "I don't know where some unknown minor celebrity popped out from, leeching off your popularity. He's just a bit good-looking, and many people have flocked to him for autographs."
Xu Kun snorted, "Although I don't care about these so-called fans, you can't just let people leech off my popularity..."
"Kun Kun, don't worry, I'll have someone drive him away immediately," Sister Hong said, understanding immediately.
"Good!" Sister Hong, along with several bodyguards in black, was about to move forward. Xu Kun's thoughts shifted, and he said, "I'll go with you."
Chen Xuan looked at the endless stream of autographs being handed to him and felt a sense of helplessness. As he signed, he explained, "Everyone... I'm really not a celebrity. This is the last one, truly the last one." However, an unending stream of notebooks was still being handed to him.
Just then, a cold, sharp shout rang out. "Where did this third-rate minor celebrity come from? Have you got the guts of a leopard to dare leech off my Kun Kun's popularity?"
Chen Xuan was startled by the remark. He stopped what he was doing, looked up, and saw Sister Hong approaching with a group of bodyguards in black. Xu Kun was also standing behind the crowd with his hands behind his back, his expression unfriendly.
Xu Kun clearly saw the aura emanating from Chen Xuan and his handsome features, and a flicker of jealousy appeared in his eyes. "No wonder so many people are pursuing you; you're this handsome!" He couldn't help but grit his teeth. He had initially only wanted to drive this person away, but now, if he didn't humiliate this person thoroughly, he wouldn't rest!
Chen Xuan was amused and exasperated. So, he was mistaken for a minor celebrity leeching off popularity. He looked up at Sister Hong and explained, "You might have made a mistake. I'm not a celebrity. I was just on my way to work and happened to pass by. I originally wanted to get an autographed photo from Xu Kun..."
Sister Hong pointed her finger at Chen Xuan's nose and yelled, "Not a celebrity? Who are you trying to fool? Apologize to Kun Kun quickly, or you'll get beaten!"
"Apologize?" A cold glint flashed in Chen Xuan's eyes. "What if I don't?"
Xu Kun was of low character, and it seemed this agent was no good either.
"Don't?" Sister Hong let out a disdainful snort. She glanced at the more than a dozen burly bodyguards behind her, then fixed her gaze on Chen Xuan and said word for word, "If you don't apologize, I'll have my men break your dog legs!"
Chen Xuan snorted, "Then let's try!"
"Men, break his dog legs for me." Sister Hong immediately became enraged and issued the command. As soon as she spoke, several bodyguards in black were about to charge towards Chen Xuan.
"Stop!" At this moment, a cold command rang out.