Leon: "…" His face darkened instantly when he heard Penny's words, a sense of absurdity and annoyance creeping in. In the entertainment industry, rumors were like wildfire, spreading rapidly and causing chaos without warning. And this so - called "affair with a fan" rumor was beyond ridiculous.
He furrowed his brows, deep in thought for a moment, then looked at Penny and asked, "What's the situation now?"
Penny held her phone, scrolling through the screen with a tense expression. "Right now, your die - hard fans and haters are in a fierce battle. They're at a standstill, and the verbal brawl is getting more and more intense." She tapped the screen and continued, "There are also quite a few photos of you with someone."
Suddenly, Penny froze, her eyes wide open in shock as she stared at the screen. After a long while, she turned to Leon and exclaimed, "The fan you're rumored to have an affair with is a high - school student?"
Leon choked, shooting her an impatient look. "You actually believe this nonsense?" His voice was cold, laced with a hint of anger.
"I don't believe it. What about you, honey?" Penny turned to Vince.
Vince thought for a second, then shook his head. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "Are the photos on the Internet of you and your sister?"
Leon's hand, which was holding a cup, trembled slightly. He looked up at Penny.
Penny immediately handed him the phone.
The screen showed a photo of Leon standing with a girl. They weren't being intimate, but for Leon, who had always been rumored - free in the entertainment industry, such a photo was enough to stir up a storm. In this industry where public image was everything, even a seemingly innocent photo could be misinterpreted and used to damage a star's reputation.
Sure enough, before they could discuss further, Benny's call came in.
"Leon, is the person in the photo really your girlfriend? And she's a high - school student?" Benny's voice was sharp, his eyes fixed on the photo on his computer screen as if he could burn a hole through it.
Leon rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. Looking at the photo on the phone on the table, he was silent for a moment before saying, "It's Luna."
Luna, Leon's little sister, a beautiful high - school girl.
Benny was taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words. He laughed awkwardly. "Oh, really? I didn't recognize her. Luna has become even more beautiful."
Leon: "…" He was too annoyed to respond to Benny's clumsy attempt at conversation.
Thankfully, Leon didn't dwell on Benny's failure to recognize Luna and changed the subject.
"Contact this blogger and get them to delete the photo." Leon had always been extremely protective of his family, never allowing his parents and sister to be exposed to the public eye. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but his parents' occupations made it inappropriate, and he wanted to protect Luna's normal school life. She deserved to live without the constant attention and disturbance that came with having a famous brother.
This photo was taken during the New Year. Luna wanted to set off fireworks, and since their parents were traveling, Leon couldn't say no. They disguised themselves and went out to buy fireworks, only to be secretly photographed. Leon remembered the coat Luna was wearing clearly. He had specially given it to her. She loved it but didn't wear it often. That was the first time she wore it during the New Year.
Benny hurriedly replied, "But Luna's photo has already spread."
Hearing this, Leon paused, his eyes fixed on the Weibo page in front of him. "Then force them to delete it. Delete it every time it appears online. As for the ones that have been saved, there's nothing we can do about them." After thinking for a while, Leon looked at Vince sitting across from him and said softly, "Forget it. I'll talk to Vince and ask him to handle it."
Benny responded, "Okay, but the studio should also issue a statement."
Leon pondered for a moment and then said in a low voice, "Sure, but first, make sure no more photos of Luna appear online. As for the rest, you can decide what to do."
"Your fans are making a big fuss. Do you want to come out and explain?"
"I'll decide later. First, solve the problem of Luna's photos."
"Okay, I understand."
"Yeah."
After hanging up the phone, before Leon could say anything, Vince nodded knowingly. "I get it. I'll contact the PR department now and have them delete all of Luna's photos from the Internet. Even if netizens search for them, they won't be able to find them."
Leon was an artist under Vince's company. Although Leon now had his own independent studio, as a friend, Vince was always willing to use the company's resources to help him in times of need.
Leon smiled faintly, satisfied with this arrangement. "Thanks."
Vince smiled back. "You're welcome."
Penny, sitting on the side, blinked in surprise. "Leon, you have a sister?"
"Yeah." Leon's lips curved up slightly. Just the mention of his sister brightened his mood.
Sophie crouched quietly on the side, listening intently. She had no idea Leon had a sister. His secrecy was truly remarkable.
However, she was furious about the "affair with a fan" rumor about Leon. When she was still a student, she had heard many stories about the chaos in the entertainment industry, but she always believed that there were still people with integrity and morals.
Despite the industry's reputation for being messy, Leon's fans had unwavering faith in him. His talent and virtue made him worthy of everyone's love.
Moreover, all the rumors about Leon were just that - rumors, without any solid evidence. In this age of misinformation, rumors spread like wildfire, but she was certain that the truth would eventually prevail.
She looked up at Leon, her eyes shining. He was indeed the amazing idol she had always admired.
"Hehe." The short - legged cat system suddenly let out a cold laugh in her mind.
"What?" Sophie was annoyed by the laugh.
The system said coldly, "Even if you don't say it, Leon is outstanding."
Sophie: "…" After a moment, she retorted stubbornly, "That's because I have good taste."
The system admitted, "You do have good taste. You met him right after turning into a cat."
Sophie was left speechless, feeling a bit helpless.
"Why did you show up all of a sudden? Is there a new task?"
"Yeah."
"What is it?" She was extremely excited. After all, once she reached a hundred points, she could turn back into a human and enjoy all kinds of delicious food like spicy hot pot, mala tang, barbecue, skewers, milk tea, and more. The thought of these treats was like a beacon of hope in her strange existence.
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Of course I am!"
The system paused for a moment before coldly announcing the latest task: "Get Leon to announce you to the public."
"Ah? What do you mean?" Sophie tilted her head, thinking for a while. Then she asked in surprise, "Do you mean get Leon to introduce me to his fans? On Weibo?"
"Exactly."
Sophie rolled her eyes, feeling helpless. "You're not kidding, are you?"
"Not at all."
How on earth was she supposed to complete this task? She couldn't speak, and at most, she could only meow a few times. Leon would just think she was being cute. How could he possibly understand that she wanted him to announce her on Weibo?
As far as Sophie knew, Leon didn't like surfing the Internet or posting on Weibo. Every time he posted, his fans had to wait patiently, often for half a month or even a month to see his latest updates. And Sophie remembered that Leon had just posted a Weibo about going to the hospital last night.
"Do you have to be so cruel?"
The system fell silent, ignoring her plea.
Sophie called out a few times, but there was no response.
She was frustrated. Every time it was crucial, this system would let her down.
She looked up at Leon, who was chatting with Vince. She worried about how long it would take to complete this task. Did she have to wait half a month? That was impossible. She couldn't wait that long. She was desperate to complete all the tasks and turn back into a human as soon as possible.
Vince and Penny didn't stay long and soon left.
The whole room was left with only Leon and Sophie. Leon crouched in front of Sophie, arranging her sleeping area for the night.
Sophie thought for a moment and then reached out her paw to rest on Leon's wrist. "Meow."
She stared at Leon with her big, black eyes.
When their eyes met, Sophie withdrew her paw and placed it in her nest, struggling with a decision. She didn't want to sleep in this big, lifeless living room. She wanted to go upstairs.
"By the way, if you can convince Leon to let you sleep in his room, that will also count as a task. Together with the previous one, you'll get five points if you complete them both." The short - legged cat system suddenly spoke up.
As soon as she heard this, Sophie's eyes sparkled.
She looked at Leon with stars in her eyes and meowed continuously.
"Meow."
"Meow."
"Meow."
Leon stared at her for a long time, then frowned slightly. He reached out and picked up the cat, placing her on his lap. With a gentle smile, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Sophie just kept meowing and clung to Leon's wrist, refusing to get down.
Leon stared at her for a while longer before realizing, "You don't want to sleep here?"
Sophie: "Meow." Yes, she didn't want to sleep here.
Leon was smart. Just by her meows, he knew his guess was right.
He reached out to rub Sophie's fluffy head and tugged at her ear gently. "Then where do you want to live?" he asked in a low voice.
Instantly, Sophie's eyes lit up. She jumped down from Leon's hand.
She walked towards the stairs on the side. Leon watched, raising an eyebrow but not saying anything. He followed the cat upstairs.
He remained calm - faced until he saw Sophie struggling to climb the stairs with her short legs and then walk towards his room door.
She stretched out her paw and pressed it against the white door, then turned her head to look at Leon. At that moment, Leon was extremely surprised.
His voice rose a few pitches. He stared at Sophie for a long time before asking in disbelief, "You want to sleep in the same room as me?"