The Useless Stepmom Brings Her Kids to Reality TV Shows to Photograph Them

Chapter 259: What Are These Secrets That Others Must Not Hear?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Who told you?” asked Li Zexuan in surprise. “That big-mouthed Li Zexin!

What else did he tell you?”

“That doesn’t matter. Get to the point. Celebrities like you value privacy because anything you say or do is made into a big deal in the media. You won’t usually share such personal things with others. I guess you don’t really have anyone else you can talk to about such things. That is probably why you are telling me.”

Li Zexuan sighed. “You’re right. She is very timid. Sometimes, it feels like she is scared of me. Do I look creepy?” Li Zexuan forced out a friendly smile.

“You do look creepy with such a fake smile,” said Xiao Yi. “Are you talking about the girl who keeps pestering you? What’s her name? Something… Wenqian.”

“Li Zexin even told you the names? That scum!” Li Zexuan had only mentioned

Lu Wenqian twice. He hadn’t expected Li Zexin to remember the names.

“Don’t worry. I haven’t told anyone. I promise I won’t tell anyone.”

“I even tried asking her out on a meal, but she refused,” said Li Zexuan. He even told him about the library incident.

“I don’t really pay attention to celebrity gossip, but even I know that it can be quite complicated. You always end up trending on Twitter. You know, girls who are good at their academics are focused on their goals. They want to do well and get into a good university. They are definitely wary of being associated with celebrities, especially in high school.” Xiao Yi patted Li Zexuan on the shoulder. “Isn’t there a year left before graduation?”

“Two years, including this one.”

“My suggestion is to not rush into things. It’s annoying when people pester you when all you want to do is study well so that you can make it into a good university.” Xiao Yi understood the struggle. “When I was a top student in high school, I was always annoyed when people hovered around me all the time. Whenever I wanted to study seriously, a few people would interrupt me. It was very annoying.”

Li Zexuan’s face darkened. “Great! So, she is ignoring me because I am annoying and not because I am a celebrity,” he said dejectedly.

“Well… not necessarily,” said Xiao Yi. “But if you really like her, you shouldn’t rush things. If she is a top student and an introvert like you said, she might need more time. Maybe she doesn’t want to fall in love in hizh school. Two years is not that long. Just give her time and space.”

“That makes sense,” said Li Zexuan. “Are you sure you don’t have anyone you like? Why do you sound like you have a lot of experience with these things?”

“I guess I have a lot of theoretical knowledge from books,” said Xiao Yi. “I am good at studying and researching, even if I am not good at other things.”

Xiao Yi read a lot of books. He read about everything. It was true that he didn’t have anyone he liked yet. He had put all his time and energy into studying in high school. There was simply no space for relationships. When he got into his chosen university, he realized his friends already had girlfriends. He was the only one among them who was still single. But he didn’t feel a need for a relationship. He was comfortable with his books and games. Besides, he hadn’t met anyone he liked yet.

Meanwhile, in the face of his friends’ complaints, Li Zexin put the cards down. “I don’t want to play anymore!”

Big Mouth pouted. “We are guests in your house, you know.”

“Well, my most esteemed guests, do you want to come with me to find the Wind God? I was the one who invited him, but I haven’t even talked to him since morning!”

“I can’t take this anymore,” said Preserved Egg. “Fine! You can go. The three of us will continue playing.”

Li Zexin saw Xiao Yi and Li Zexuan whispering to each other in the garden. He walked over to them with his hands behind his back. “Brother, why are you hogging my most distinguished guest all to yourself instead of inviting your own people?”

Xiao Yi and Li Zexuan both rolled their eyes.

“I was entertaining your “most distinguished guest” as you left him all alone. Instead of thanking me, you have the audacity to poke fun at me. Fine! You don’t need to thank me. I am going to go look for Ms. Lin,” said Li Zexuan as he got up from the chair. He glanced at Xiao Yi. “Do not tell anyone what we talked about.”

Xiao Yi nodded. “I promise. You must remember what I told you.”

“Ooh… What are these secrets that others must not hear?” Li Zexin pulled a chair to sit on.

“It’s an adult business. Weren’t you playing games with your friends?” Xiao Yi tried to change the topic.

Li Zexin beamed with joy. “So, you were paying attention to me! Were you wondering why I didn’t come and talk to you sooner?”

“God, you really can spend so much time flattering yourself.”

Li Zexin walked behind Xiao Yi and massaged his shoulders. “Wind God, I didn’t attend the third episode of the variety show. It looks like you have gotten close to my brother now. I am just your humble disciple.”

Xiao Yi jumped up. The chess board on the table shook. He crawled under the table and emerged on the other side. “Don’t. Stand there and don’t move!”

“Alright, I won’t.” Let’s go. I will show you my collection of new keyboards.

They are very smooth and shiny.” When they had moved from Royal Water Bay villa to this place, Li Zexin had packed only a few clothes, but he had moved all his keyboards and monitor over.

Xiao Yi also loved collecting keyboards. “Fine… let’s go,” he said and followed Li Zexin.

All their extra toys and miscellaneous things were stored in a room in the basement. There was a wall dedicated to different types of keyboards. There were small toy cars and shoes. Everything was stacked neatly.

Li Zexin first told him about his younger brother’s toy cars. Then, he introduced his elder brother’s shoe collection. Most of the shoes were for playing basketball. He finally pointed at his collection of keyboards.

“Can I see them?” asked Xiao Yi.

“Of course!” said Li Zexin. “If you like any of them, you can take it home, too.”

Li Zexin’s collection was more than his own. There were so many newer models that Xiao Yi hadn’t yet seen. However, he knew that Li Zexin loved them all the same. It wasn’t good to take something someone else loved when they were kind enough to show you their collection.

Xiao Yi picked up a folding keyboard. “This feels pretty good.” “If you like it, I can give it to you.”

“No need for that. Where did you get them?” asked Xiao Yi.

“I spend my pocket money mostly on gaming gadgets,” said Li Zexin. “Most of them are second-hand. Some are gifts from Big Mouth.”

The two of them were talking non-stop about keyboards when Auntie Huang finally came down to inform them that they had to leave soon to the hotel because it was already 11 a.m.

The hotel had done a good job at decorating. The hotel’s professional planner hadn’t expected a request for a maple forest-themed hall. Even with the pinkish decorations, the hotel managed to look dignified and grand.

At the entrance, there were photographers waiting to take photos of everyone. At first glance, the place looked like a wedding venue.

There were several large tables filled with cakes and pastries.

The guests lined up to take photos. The employees of Chenxin were sitting on the west side. They discussed their boss and his wife.

Even the higher-ups admired Li Yanchen.

There was one person who was jealous about all this. She had never seen a man like Li Yanchen anywhere. She was even willing to be his mistress if he wanted.

Liu Lan smiled to herself at the thought.. Who would reject a woman as beautiful as her if she willingly came to his door?