Chapter 51 I didn't expect you to actually have some real talent, huh?

And it had been done with just one arm—imagine the strength required. No wonder everyone was stunned by the display.
“Who was it just now who wanted to fill in? Anyone with real skills, don’t chicken out—step up!”
“Huh? So he’s not just chubby for nothing? He’s really got some strength?”
“Damn, a one-armed princess carry—now that’s what a real man should be like!”
“Suddenly reminded me of a variety show where a male celebrity tried to lift a girl who weighed less than eighty pounds and complained about his back before he even managed to pick her up, blaming her for being heavy. Compared to that, Lin Yu is just incredible!”
“It’s just a one-armed lift, right? I could do it too if I tried!”
“To the person above—I see your newly purchased inflatable doll won’t even ship until tomorrow! No need to rush me, okay dear?”
“Ugh, Dog Yu really is one in a million! If only a man like that could be my boyfriend!”
“Gotta admit, Dog Yu is insanely strong… Who exactly gets to have such a handsome man?”
“…”

Ji Ya was still in a daze, feeling the softness of the car seat beneath her. That sensation of being suspended in the air had truly scared her, but why did it also bring an inexplicable sense of comfort?
Is it possible that when excitement peaks, fear turns into pleasure?
“I want milk tea.”
Ji Ya had heard it was good, though she’d never tried it. Now seemed the perfect opportunity to break the silence between them.
Lin Yu nodded and drove off with her, moving at speed, but this time his driving was so smooth there wasn’t a single fault to be found.
They stopped in front of Snow King, a milk tea brand that hadn’t yet become popular in recent years. It was surprising to find it even in this small city. Because of its high quality and reasonable prices, its franchises would later spread like wildfire, surpassing all the other milk tea brands in popularity. Even now, there was a crowd at the entrance—no wonder it would become so successful later!
Lin Yu wondered if he should open a franchise himself. The milk tea market was growing, but shops hadn’t yet boomed. The only problem was that his pockets were empty. Glancing at his boss, worth billions, he suddenly had an idea.
“Let’s get some from this place. I’ve heard it tastes good and it’s cheap—it’s the flavor we people at the bottom love best.”
People at the bottom?
Ji Ya didn’t quite understand what he meant. “People at the bottom”? She made a mental note to investigate his background thoroughly when she got back—how could she call herself a qualified boss if she didn’t even know her own artist’s background?
They’d barely parked when a crowd swarmed around the Snow King entrance, leaving no room to move.

“Oh my god, it really is Dog Yu and Miss Ji!”
“Miss Ji! I’ve liked you for so long! Can you like me back?!”
“Dog Yu!!! Dog Yu, I love you! When will your new song be released?!”
“Idol! Please sign my back! I want to bring your name to bed with my girlfriend—heh heh!”
“If you’re all getting Dog Yu’s signature, then Miss Ji, can you sign for me too?”
“Miss Ji, can we take a picture together?”
“Miss Ji, is it true between you and Dog Yu?”
Ordinary people rarely got a chance to meet someone like Ji Ya, a woman at the height of her career, in the flesh. To their surprise, she was even more stunning in person than on television.
These were genuine fans, well aware of why Ji Ya never debuted as an idol. With looks that could outshine every actress in the industry, her entry would have thrown the scene into chaos.
Everyone makes different choices—Ji Ya chose the path she loved most: being a CEO.
“Thank you all for your support. Please queue up properly and don’t disturb others!”
Lin Yu looked every bit the bodyguard, standing close and vigilant, ready to shield her from being swept away by overly enthusiastic fans.
A beautiful woman is a magnet for attention. No matter where she stood, she was the center of the spotlight. The crowd grew and grew, outshining the gatherings of many celebrities. The brilliance of a female CEO could never be hidden.
Through the throng, a petite young woman squeezed her way to the front, eyes nervously fixed on Lin Yu.
“Um… hello, could you sign something for me? I—I really like you!”
Huh?
Lin Yu felt a little unsure of himself. The crowd was chanting Ji Ya’s name, drowning out the few who cheered for him. This girl seemed so anxious and excited, as if missing this chance would mean never getting his autograph.
He hadn’t expected to have such an ardent fan of his own.
“Thank you for your support,” Lin Yu said, taking her pen and photo, carefully signing his name.
Before handing it back, he suddenly noticed—it was a solo shot of him on the beach from the day before. She’d gone to the trouble of taking a screenshot and printing it, which touched him.
He hadn’t expected to gain popularity so quickly, nor had he practiced a signature yet, but for his very first autograph, he poured all his care and gentleness into every stroke.
The shy girl pushed up her glasses, took the signed photo as if it were a treasure, and gazed at it intently for a moment, her lips curving into a barely concealed smile of excitement as she glanced at Lin Yu, full of hope.

“Can we take a photo together?”
Seeing Ji Ya busy with her own fans, Lin Yu smiled warmly, put his arm around the girl’s shoulders, and both turned their smiles to the camera.
She clung to the hem of his shirt, blushing shyly as she leaned into his chest. The shutter clicked, and she darted away, her ears burning red, bouncing off like a startled rabbit—adorable in her haste.
“Stop staring, unless you want rumors to start flying,”
Ji Ya tugged his ear, giving him a look of disdain. Lin Yu snapped back to reality; the fans had already dispersed. He played up his pain, begging for mercy, but the grin on his lips was harder to hide than a loaded gun.
“Boss, I have fans now too, heh.”
Lin Yu was quite pleased with himself—having fans meant he was one step closer to stardom.
Ji Ya raised an eyebrow. “You’re still too young. When you really become famous, I hope you’ll remember how happy you were today.”
“Never forget your original intention.”
He was a rookie through and through, innocent and a little clueless about everything—endearingly naive, really.
“All right, let’s get something to eat. My stomach’s been growling like crazy.”
Meanwhile, the live stream chat was exploding with jealous and envious comments after seeing Lin Yu embraced by a fan.
“Damn! You can run into crazy fangirls just by going out? Being a celebrity has more perks than I thought!”
“Ah, that girl is exactly my type! Don’t you all dare fight me for her!”
“Seriously, I haven’t even had breakfast and I’m already choking on dog food!”
“Dog Yu is so handsome—if I saw him in person, I’d throw myself at him too! No point being jealous!”
“For real, he’s so hot. I need to go home and beat up my boyfriend!”
“Girl, how do you even go about beating someone if your heart’s in pieces?”