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Chapter 225 The 'Big Star' Arrives

The train station in the steam city.

Outside the station, the Upper and Lower Districts of the steam city were still locked in fierce fighting.

Inside the station, Jing Liuli, wearing shiny sneakers, tiptoed out like a kitten sneaking out of the station to see what was happening outside.

However, before she could make a move, a pair of hands grabbed the back of her collar.

"Stay here and wait, I'll arrange for a company car to come over."

Jing Liuli turned her head, and what came into view was her guardian and manager—the Calamity-level Star Envoy, Mei Ling.

Looking at Mei Ling, who was holding a data terminal in one hand and controlling herself with the other, Jing Liuli stuck out her tongue and then said coquettishly, "Aunt Mei, if I can just take a look, I'll go out and take a look. I promise I won't cause any trouble."

"No."

There was no room for negotiation; Mei Ling coldly refused.

Although she didn't think that anyone in the Steam City, besides the branch president Liam, could harm Jing Liuli right under her nose.

However, it's best to avoid unnecessary complications if possible.

After all, she still doesn't understand why Jing Liuli suddenly came to such a remote place as the Steam City.

Seeing that Mei Ling wouldn't listen to reason, Jing Liuli pouted, then ran to the glass window next to the station and curiously looked outside.

At this moment, Jing Liuli was not the only one trapped in the station hall; there were other passengers who had just gotten off the train as well.

Because of Jing Liuli's sophisticated celebrity style, which is out of place in the steam city, and her signature purple hair.

This caused many passengers to secretly glance at her, and they kept poking their companions' arms with their fingers, as if they were hinting at something.

However, Jing Liuli, who was already used to these things, didn't care about them.

It's normal for big stars to be recognized!
Bored, Jing Liuli took out her advanced data terminal and contacted Chen Xing.

After all, she had told Chen Xing before that she might come to the Steam City, but she hadn't told Chen Xing the specific time.

Click!

Jing Liuli turned the data terminal and took two more photos of the street behind her, which was ablaze with flames.

In the selfie frame, she tilted her head and made a peace sign, with the background showing a crowd chasing and steam pipes emitting black smoke. She immediately sent the caption to Chenxing.

[A superstar has arrived! Come and greet him!]

Before Jing Liuli could wait long, the data terminal in her hand rang with a 'ding'.

[Dust Star: ???]

Looking at the three question marks that Chen Xing had thrown at him on the data terminal.

Jing Liuli couldn't help but chuckle mischievously, her fingers flying across the data terminal.

[Mirror Glass: What do you mean? You don't welcome me? (Angry)]

【Dust Star:】

[Dust Star: What are you doing in the Steam City?]

Upon seeing Chen Xing's reply, Jing Liuli's large sunglasses instantly reflected a cold glint.

Oh wow! Dust Star really does have a problem!

Because if it were based on Chen Xing's previous personality, would she have spoken to him so gently and kindly?
She had already threatened to come over and teach her a lesson the moment she posted that first sentence, "A big star has arrived!"

Something's not right. Nine out of ten things about Dust Star are wrong right now.

This guy is definitely hiding something!
Thinking of this, Detective Jing Liuli immediately gave a reply that contradicted her true feelings.

[Mirror Glass: That's because I miss you~ (heart)]

【Dust Star:】

"Miss, what's wrong?"

Fox, seeing Chen Xing frowning as he stared at the terminal, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Chen Xing rubbed his temples and sighed, his tone tinged with a helpless headache.

"Nothing, just a troublesome little purple-haired kid has arrived." Upon hearing this, Fox turned to look in the direction of the steam train station, as if he had sensed something.

He then laughed and said, "If it's that young lady, then this is indeed a considerable problem."

As Chen Xing rapidly tapped on the data terminal, he sighed, "Who says it isn't true? Why did it have to come at this time of year?"

[Dust Star: I have something to take care of here. Go to the Gear Building in the Steam City first, I'll come find you later.]

Jing Liuli snorted at the terminal, muttering, "You think I'll just go to the Gear Building because you tell me to? Don't I, a big star, have any dignity?"

Although she said that, when Jing Liuli turned those words into a message for Chen Xing, the style completely changed.

【Mirror Glass: OK~ (cute.jpg)】

[Dust Star: Stop acting cute.]

[Mirror Glass: Mind your own business! (sticks out tongue)]

After saying this, Jing Liuli put away her data terminal, turned around, grabbed Mei Ling's sleeve and shook it, once again using her coquettish charm.

"Sister Mei, can you find the guardian of the stars now?"

Dressed in a business suit, Mei Ling, who had an ordinary appearance, adjusted her glasses and nodded helplessly: "He didn't hide his aura, so he wasn't hard to find."

"Okay! Let's go now!"

However, Mei Ling didn't act on impulse like her. She calmly asked, "But from what you just said, it seems that Miss Chenxing has something important to deal with. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to go there now?"

Jing Liuli raised her head, then, mimicking Tiandao's cool demeanor from when they were children, adjusted her oversized sunglasses.

"What's wrong with it? I have legs, I can go wherever I want, what can Chen Xing do to me?"

Looking at Jing Liuli, who had an air of superiority over everyone else, with a face that said, "Heaven is number one, I'm number two, and Chen Xing is nothing," she was struck by a smug expression.

Mei Ling couldn't help but recall the scenes from each meeting between Jing Liuli and Chen Xing over the past few years.

It usually starts with Jing Liuli making threats, Chen Xing punishing her, and finally Jing Liuli clinging to Chen Xing's arm, begging for mercy.

It's always the same, without exception.

Even in terms of status, Jing Liuli, the strongest genius of the Shuangyin family's 'Xingyin Sect,' is not much different from Chen Xing, the future successor of the Lieyang family.

However, neither side's family paid much attention to this trivial matter, either due to their personalities or their relationship.

Although she knew that Jing Liuli's request was a bit rash, Mei Ling still said indulgently, "Alright, but please don't cause any trouble."

"Hehe, don't worry, don't you trust me?"

Mei Ling rolled her eyes at Jing Liuli. "It's because of you that I'm worried."

Just as the two finished speaking, a boy carrying mechanical parts walked over.

Looking at Jing Liuli's signature purple hair, he said somewhat uncertainly and shyly, "Um, are you Jing Liuli? You're the one who's been really popular lately, the lead singer of 'Star Trail Love Song'?"

Upon realizing that someone had recognized her, Jing Liuli instantly switched modes, took a deep breath, and then put on a standard smile.

That superstar aura of the new Federation just popped up instantly!

"Ah."

Before her identity was confirmed, things were fine, but once it was confirmed, the crowd stranded inside the steam station instantly erupted in chaos.

"Wow! It really is her! I even went to your concert last week!"

"Miss Liuli, could you please sign your autograph? My sister is a fan of yours!"

"Miss Liuli, when are you planning to hold a concert in our Steam City?"

Looking at the steam station that had suddenly turned into a mini fan meeting, Jing Liuli took the marker from the first boy with a wry smile, and signed her name on his robotic arm.

While doing so, they took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the steam city.

"Um, is something wrong here?"

Upon hearing Jing Liuli's words, the boy told him about the recent situation in the steam city.

(End of this chapter)