The daily life of the crew of "Beasts".

Chapter 249 The Matter

"Oh? So you really can lay eggs, and you even get struck by lightning."

The interview playing on TV showed three Pixiu (mythical creatures) eating intently at the dining table with their heads down. Zhuangzhuang couldn't help but be surprised when he heard what was being broadcast.

“Yes,” Shi Qilin replied with a smile, “Little Bai Jie even turned into a girl before, they…”

"Cough cough cough cough cough cough cough!" Bai Jie choked on a mouthful of food and coughed incessantly. Tian Lu and Bi Xie were startled and quickly scrambled to help, one patting his back and the other pouring water.

Although only half of the sentence was spoken, the amount of information conveyed was still enormous!

Zhuangzhuang's jaw nearly dislocated as he opened his mouth wide. Lychee, who had been eating like a lady, suddenly looked up in surprise, "Are the rumors online true??"

"It's not real!!"

The three Pixiu spoke in unison. Bai Jie, who had just caught his breath, started coughing again after roaring. Bi Xie quickly hugged him and gently patted his back.

"Be careful, idiot."

The beasts were momentarily silent after the roar. Lychee and Zhuangzhuang were awkwardly at a loss for words. The Four-Faced Beast blinked its large eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said…

"Um, the plum blossom sun blue circle, it's okay..."

"Shut up!"

Once again, they spoke in unison, but Si Buxiangyi's repeated attempts to speak were thwarted, leaving him choked and his face turning pale and then purple.

Yu Qilin gently covered her mouth to hide her smile, while Shi Qilin looked at his son with disapproval, and the atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became strange.

And the interview program that killed the beastman is still airing!

"The recent release of the main storyline of 'The Beast' has caused a great stir. The storyline reveals that you successfully escaped, but why did you reappear in the Heavenly Court?"

As Bai Jie listened to the conversation about himself again, and seeing the gossip gleaming in the eyes of his father, mother, Zhuangzhuang, and Lizhi, he collapsed helplessly.

This place is unbearable, let's hurry until the afternoon!

……

As the sun began to set, an autumn breeze swept through the streets and alleys, bringing a cool breeze. A hotel stood tall in the center of a bustling commercial street.

Inside the hotel, Puss in Boots pushed open the door to a private room according to the number given to him by the front desk.

"Hey, you're here! Eat up, don't be shy, order more if you're still hungry."

Xiaohang greeted them warmly. Behind the door was an exquisitely carved round table, with a crystal chandelier casting bright light. The table was laden with delicious food that looked and smelled wonderful.

Gold leaf caviar foie gras terrine, chilled drunken crab with Shaoxing wine, Australian lobster with Yi noodles, crab roe and shark fin stew, French crème brûlée.

Puss in Boots was dazzled by the sights, and his vertical pupils slightly contracted.

What a big commotion! What kind of weird wind is blowing today?

She stepped suspiciously into the private room and saw that there was another fox besides the two of them. Puss in Boots immediately looked at him.

"Haha, to be honest, this is my relative's child." Xiaohang smiled and pulled Meimei over.

The orange-yellow fox crossed its paws, squinted its eyes, and revealed a sweet smile. "Hello, director, my name is Murong Xuechuan. You can just call me Meimei."

He observed the director's expression, and when he saw a slight change in the other's face, he immediately offered a flattering remark, "I'm your fan; I grew up watching your movies."

"You are my guide. My dream of becoming an actor is also because of you."

"Uh." Puss in Boots opened his mouth, then chuckled, "Alright, I'll give you some more scenes. Report to the set tomorrow."

"Thank you, director!"

Yay! I've successfully infiltrated high society!

Meimei was secretly delighted.

"Come on, let's eat first."

The three Pixiu hadn't arrived yet, so Xiaohang invited the two beasts to sit down and eat first. Puss in Boots didn't stand on ceremony, plopped down, and picked up his chopsticks.

Meimei was already drooling with envy. She had never even heard of most of the dishes on the table, and their names sounded very high-end.

He suppressed his craving and first served some food to the two executives of the production crew before quickly stuffing his own mouth full.

"Mmm, delicious! Is this what rich people usually eat?" He chewed hard with his cheeks puffed out, and after a moment he swallowed the mouthful of food and choked, pounding his chest.

Puss in Boots and Xiaohang stopped eating and looked at each other.

Should we tell him that they usually eat boxed lunches, and this time it was a rare feast?

……

First floor lobby.

The glass door opened a crack, and three small animals wearing cloaks walked in one after another.

They kept their heads down, their faces buried in the shadows of their hoods. The one in front clung to the glass door, only letting go and allowing it to close when the two beasts behind them entered. The whole process was quiet and swift.

The receptionist, who had been dozing off, suddenly perked up.

These three guys are acting suspiciously. Who would hide themselves so thoroughly?

She flashed a professional, sweet smile and subtly placed her hand on the alarm under the table. "Welcome! Are you here for a stay or a meal?"

"Our friends booked a private room." The leader lifted his hood, revealing two horns on his head. His eyes and brows were somewhat aloof, and his entire white fur had red hair on his eyebrows and the tips of his ears.

The receptionist froze for a moment, and then a piercing scream echoed across the first floor of the hotel, startling the guests who were having dinner.

"Ah—! Pixiu! You're the Pixiu brothers! So cute!!"

The three brothers instinctively covered their ears. Looking at the excited expression on the front desk and the figures flashing in the food and beverage area, they suddenly had an urge to run away!

Oh no! I was so focused on avoiding being recognized outside that I never imagined it would still be unsafe even after arriving at my destination!!

More than 10 minutes later...

The three Pixiu scrambled through the crowd and rushed into the elevator, their cloaks ripped off by someone and their fur ruffled by countless hands!

Tianlu grew larger, blocking the enthusiastic crowd, while Baijie frantically pressed the close button!

The loud shouts and clamor were blocked outside by the slowly closing elevator doors. As the elevator shook slightly and began to ascend, Tianlu exhaled a breath he had been holding and transformed back into himself with a bang.

"Ha ha ha! You damn four-legged monster! Couldn't you at least take us to the hotel before you leave?!"

Bixie jumped up, pressed a floor button, and said helplessly after landing, "He has a job too."

Tianlu pursed his lips, then suddenly remembered something and hurriedly asked, "By the way, are the gold and jade we brought still here? They weren't lost, were they?"

"Don't worry, it's not lost." Bai Jie took out a small package from his pocket and weighed it in his hand.

Tianlu breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't finished eating in Qilin Cave and had packed the food to take with him. If he had lost it, he would have had to go down and fight those mud men.

"Ding-dong-"

The elevator doors opened, and the three brothers stepped out one after another. Bixie followed the numbers given by the front desk, searching for each private room one by one, and soon found a suitable one and opened the door.

Tianlu sniffled and was the first to peek inside, then let out a scream, "Ugh! Why didn't you wait for us to eat?!"

The three beasts in the private room were startled. Mei Mei turned her head and saw three Pixiu rushing in. The first one, a blue chicken, pounced on the table and wolfed down its food.

"Hey, why are you yelling when you come here?" Xiaohang complained, picking up the chopsticks that had fallen on the table.

"Mmm. Haibu, shit, mud ruler, turn cloth, wait for the snail's door." Tianlu mumbled a rebuttal with his mouth bulging.

Unable to bear looking at this guy, he found a place to sit down.

Bai Jie, on the other hand, had been staring at Mei Mei the moment he entered, as if he could find something interesting in her.

Meimei felt uncomfortable being stared at, shifted her position in the chair awkwardly, and said, "Hello, my name is Murong Xuechuan."

Xiaohang whispered in his ear, "He's the sugar daddy."

Meimei paused for a moment, then instantly became friendly, "So you're Teacher Baijie! I'm your fan, just call me Meimei."

"The games, animations and novels you create are all masterpieces. I've been reading them all and I really admire you for being able to produce so many great works in a row."

Bai Jie's eyes widened at the sudden praise, and she subconsciously turned her head away, saying, "Okay, okay, stop talking."

The side of his face that the beast couldn't see made his lips curl into a smile, but at the same time he was incredibly ashamed and embarrassed, wanting to cover his ears.

Xiaohang then stood up and introduced them to each other.

The three brothers then sat down, and everyone started eating, finishing off the food on the table.

Meimei kept saying one flattering thing after another, making the atmosphere at the dinner table very pleasant. All the beasts felt comfortable with his flattery, except for Baijie and Bixie, who were a little too shy to stand it and blushed.

"Hahaha, you're quite the fox! Why don't you become my underling? If anyone bullies you when you're out and about, just say my name!" Tianlu was flattered and, having had a few drinks, blurted out.

“Okay, Brother Tianlu.” Meimei immediately agreed, knowing she would definitely seize such a good opportunity.

Xiaohang was speechless.

She's already latched onto a powerful figure so quickly; she really knows how to get things done.

"Brother Tianlu, what are these things you're eating? They look so shiny and high-class."

After getting closer, Meimei looked at the thing on Tianlu's paw. Actually, she had wanted to ask about it for a long time, but it wasn't convenient before.

Tianlu followed the other person's gaze and looked at the half-eaten gold and jade. He paused, then hesitated.

I'm reluctant to part with him, but he calls me "big brother," and it's hard to refuse the first request from my newly recruited subordinate.

After hesitating for a moment, Tianlu gritted his teeth, took out a small piece, and handed it over with a heavy heart, saying, "Then... then you can try it."

"Ok?"

Both he and the man with the stick looked at him in bewilderment.

Are you out of your mind or what?

Meimei curiously took the gold and jade and took a bite. She almost broke her teeth. "Ouch! What is this? It's so hard!"

Tianlu belatedly realized what was happening and quickly snatched the gold and jade back, saying, "Oh right! You can't eat this, I'll eat it."

Meimei was baffled. The side of his teeth where the gold and jade had been was still throbbing. He instinctively clutched his hand and gasped, "Ugh—is all the food in the mythical beast world this hard?"

"what?"

Tianlu looked at him with suspicion, Xiaohang's lips twitched, and Baijie covered his face, wanting to laugh.

"What's wrong?" Meimei was even more confused.

Xiaohang couldn't stand it anymore and whispered the truth in his ear.

"They are Pixiu, which eat gold and silver treasures. That is gold and jade."

Mei Mei was stunned.

My brain exploded with a bang! My expression was incredibly complex.