Reborn and awakened, this time I won't be a love-struck fool.

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You're searching for your father: [Does no longer relying on your older brother mean you've grown up?]

Five hours later.

Ruthless said: [You're a complete idiot.]

By then, Lin Xun was almost asleep from waiting.

After hearing the message notification tone, he barely managed to cheer himself up, staring at Lin Si's reply with a huff.

You're looking for your father: [Don't you use the internet? Are you an elderly person? Can you give me a standard answer?]

Ruthless Path: [Not really.]

You're looking for your dad: [What a ruthless man.]

Ruthless said: [Thank you.]

Lin Xun: "..."

He was so angry that he rolled around on the bed.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry..."

Lin Xun smiled and muttered to himself, "We still need him now, but we'll kick him aside once we're done with him."

You're looking for your dad: [Aren't you in the off-season? What's wrong with you coming on a variety show with me?]

Ruthless said: "[It's the off-season, so I'm going to play.]"

You're looking for your dad: [Home on the Road is a very healing slow-paced travel variety show. It invites four guests and their families to form a travel group. The previous four seasons of the show generated a lot of discussion and dominated the trending searches. Many celebrities became popular or made a comeback because of this show. This fifth season is in preparation, and so many people want to be on it but don't have the opportunity...]

Ruthless said: [You can stop now.]

The ruthless man said: "You've bothered me countless times these past two days, repeating the same few sentences over and over."

You're looking for your dad: "Then promise me, and I won't bother you anymore."

Ruthless said: [If you don't agree, I'll block you.]

You're looking for your dad: [Why?! All it takes is a month of your time, it's not tiring, just eating, drinking, and wandering around.]

The ruthless man said, "I don't want to go. Why so many whys?"

Wuqing said: "Go find Lin Wu."

Lin Xun: "..."

Feeling wronged, he complained to Lin Wu and made a video call directly.

At that time, Lin Wu was still typing on the keyboard in the study.

She was extremely busy and overwhelmed. "What is it now, my dear lady?"

"My brother bullied me," Lin Xun said indignantly.

"Then go ahead and bully them back."

Lin Wu rubbed her temples. "I have an interview tomorrow, and the interviewee is a bit difficult. I really don't have time to chat with you."

"Don't give me that, you just don't want to talk to me." Lin Xun was used to playing the victim and acting aggrieved. "You just don't want to offend Lin Si for my sake."

“…………”

Lin Wu was so annoyed by him that she almost lost her temper.

"Please have some compassion. You two are from the entertainment industry and the e-sports industry, respectively. You have high net worth and high salaries. You don't understand the hardships of ordinary people like us."

Lin Wu sighed softly, "I must win this over tomorrow."

"But the dividends your dad gives you every month are enough for you to buy your own TV station." Lin Xun blinked.

"I want to earn my own living," Lin Wu said stubbornly. "You don't understand me."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Lin Xun's mouth curled up higher than the sky, "You talk a good game, but your monthly salary is only a little over ten thousand, right? I heard you just bought a small island last month and are planning to go on vacation with your boyfriend this summer..."

"Did you buy this island with your own hard-earned money?"

Lin Wu: "…………"

No, that's not it.

She leaned back in her chair. "My boyfriend bought it for me, so what?"

"Keep pretending. Your boyfriend is poorer than you," Lin Xun said, scoffing. "Who doesn't know your boyfriend is poor?"

Lin Xun is now a senior in college, and those older than him have all entered the workforce, while Xu Jingwang is still in school.

"But my boyfriend's dad is rich. He's an only child, so all the money is his." Lin Wu made a face. "Hehe, I knew you were jealous."

"Pah, what's there to be proud of?" Lin Xun clicked his tongue in disdain.

"I'm hanging up. I'm too lazy to talk to you. Don't bother me while I'm working..." Lin Wu refocused her attention on her laptop.

"No!"

Remembering the purpose of his call, Lin Xun grumbled, "Could you please persuade Lin Si for me? This show is extremely important to me; whether I become famous or not depends on this."

Lin Xun appeared on a boy band audition program at the age of sixteen. He became a minor sensation due to his high EQ, sweet talk, and handsome looks, but unfortunately, his popularity faded afterward.

The only way I can get some popularity is by live-streaming myself eating.

But he's still a nobody.

"I hear that question eight hundred times a year," Lin Wu said, tapping the table with her pen. "So, are you famous yet?"

"This time it's really different, this time I'm serious." Lin Xun's expression was very serious. "This program originally didn't plan to invite me, and I'm not qualified."

"So how did they come to you?" Lin Wu stroked his chin. "Did the production team or producers discover your extraordinary talent or believe you have unlimited potential?"

"No, not at all."

Lin Xun chuckled awkwardly. "Isn't it because Lin Si got another runner-up title? He's really hot right now. The production team probably realized that he and I are like brothers. His popularity is no less than some of the top celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry right now."

This is Lin Si's fifth year playing professionally. Although he looks young, he is already considered a veteran in the league.

Because of her good looks and excellent skills, she has gained countless fans.

However, he was unlucky. In his five years in the industry, he only won one championship, and that was in his second year.

Not long ago, he won a runner-up title at the WorldSkills Competition amidst much attention.

He has just as many fans as he has haters, and after missing out on the championship, a whole bunch of haters came flooding in.

In esports, there is no second place.

"So that's why you're benefiting from Lin Si's influence." Lin Wu chuckled.

"What do you mean by 'riding on his coattails'?" Lin Xun was very dissatisfied with this explanation. "I have quite a few fans online, you know that?"

Lin Wu: "…………"

She gave a hesitant reply.

Lin Xun was just about to give her a good scolding when the study door was pushed open.

Lin Wu propped herself up and raised her head.

Xu Jingwang brought in a cup of hot milk. "Haven't you finished writing yet?"

"It's finished. I'm checking it now."

Lin Wu raised her hand. "My arm is sore."

He obediently walked over, put the milk on the table, and massaged Lin Wu's hands.

He lowered his head and stared at Lin Xun.

Lin Xun looked at him with disdain, "Can you two please stop showing off your love in front of me?"

Lin Wu scoffed, "Why do you have so many things to do?"

Xu Jingwang, on the other hand, remained the most composed, asking, "Is this considered showing affection?"

"Isn't that right?"

Lin Xun stroked his chin. "By the way, my dear brother-in-law, would you be willing to appear on the show with me?"

"He's unwilling," Lin Wu refused outright. "Forget about it."

Why?

Lin Xun frowned, looking particularly aggrieved. "The other members' families are all fully supporting them, so why is it like this for my family?"

Lin Wu was stumped by his question, "...Go find our parents, they'll definitely come with you."