I Became Famous After Dressing Up As a Movie Star's Parrot

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Time passes quickly, and today is the day that Li Pu leaves for Green City.

Early in the morning, Bai Gaoxing is woken up by the sound of Li Pu dragging his suitcase. The suitcase, containing only a few pieces of clothing, looks very light. With just a small push, it glides far on its wheels, and Li Pu carries it into the living room with one hand.

Bai Gaoxing swiftly flies down from his perch and lands on the suitcase, watching intently as the man carefully inspects the water and food box.

“I’m leaving. Be good while I’m gone.”

Li Pu turns around and sees the parrot standing on the suitcase, staring at him with bright eyes. It looks like Bai Gaoxing occupies the suitcase and doesn’t want him to leave.

So, Li Pu reaches out and skillfully strokes the bird’s head, then takes out some snacks from the box and feeds it.

“Be good. I will be good,” Bai Gaoxing repeats his words twice and then hesitantly adds, “…Come back early?”

Li Pu pauses for a moment, then a hint of a smile appears in his eyes.

Bai Gaoxing watches Li Pu walk out of the house with his suitcase. A “bang” sounds as the door closes, and the house falls into complete silence.

Oh… what am I supposed to do now?

Bai Gaoxing feels unreal for a moment. After a few seconds, he remembers the balcony window and flaps his wings, flying over to peer through the glass.

Soon, Li Pu’s figure appears in his sight. He walks at a leisurely pace, but before long, he disappears from view.

Bai Gaoxing widens his eyes, pressing his head harder against the glass until the feathers on his forehead flatten. It is only after a long while that he reluctantly lifts his head and glances at the clock on the wall.

It’s eight o’clock in the morning.

They say Green City is far from Jiangcheng, and it takes two hours to get there by plane. But the promotional event will only be held in the evening. Bai Gaoxing wonders what Li Pu will do in the meantime… but given his status, he will surely eat well and have fun, just like a short vacation.

Bai Gaoxing compares their respective schedules for the day and feels sad about the huge gap between them. Today is only the first day, and he has enough food and water. The assistant probably won’t come, so he’ll have to endure this boring day on his own.

But it doesn’t matter. I will be self-reliant. Bai Gaoxing, the big parrot, stands on the sink and winks at himself in the mirror for encouragement.

…But how can it be so boring?

After watching TV, playing with the sweeping robot, taking a bath, and eating melon seeds, Bai Gaoxing sticks to the French window in boredom, watching flocks of sparrows fly outside.

What’s more terrifying is how unusually quiet it is today. The cursing starlings and the sarcastic magpies are all gone.

At this moment, Bai Gaoxing realizes that even if Li Pu doesn’t talk much when he’s home, it’s still better than staying alone.

He stands there, dazed for a while, before moving toward the aquarium.

Perhaps fearing that he might nibble on things he shouldn’t, Li Pu puts all the fish food into the cupboard before leaving, but there is still a small plate of pellet-like fish food left on top.

The fish see him and swim up, spitting bubbles and staring intently.

Since his first mishap at home, Bai Gaoxing never opens the lid of the aquarium again. However, there is a small hole in the lid, deliberately left open. With a gentle push, the fish feed can easily fall through the hole.