CH 19

“Variety show invitation?” Mianmian walked into the living room and sat down on his royal sofa, “Let me see.”

Judy took out her light brain and shared the invitation document with Tu Mianmian for him to look at.

She continued to explain: “The popularity of this variety show isn’t low. It has a strong background and also has high gold content.”

Then, Judy concluded: “The mysterious gift is equivalent to giving a good resource for a rising star.”

Mianmian began to have some interest in the show.

He took the file from Judy and read it carefully.

“The variety show is at the Zoological Garden?”

Tu Mianmian tilted his head, and asked in a wondering tone, “Is it the Zoological Garden I visited with Sivir the day before yesterday?”

“Yes.” Judy nodded.

Tu Mianmian made an “oh” sound, and became a little absent-minded.

He wondered how Sivir was.

He flipped through the invitation, and when he had a good understanding of the show, he suddenly remembered yesterday’s violent comments on the star network.

Tu Mianmian hurriedly put down the variety show invitation and opened his StarNet account to see the current trend—

[? ? ? I’ll just advise you to calm down. How did you get knocked down with a single shot and turn into a brainless fan of the Duchess?]

[It’s been the third day. Why does the Duke’s Mansion still refuse to give an explanation? It’s just to explain to the public whether His Royal Highness the Duke left the battlefield privately. It’s a simple matter. What’s there to hide?]

[Tsk tsk, or is it that His Royal Highness has indeed neglected his duties, so he doesn’t dare to admit it?]

[Everyone, I hope you’re careful with your words. In the Chaoyang Empire, cyber violence and slander are against the law.]

[I think you all are too eager to insult the Duke. This isn’t normal. Don’t be controlled. Come on.]

[Some people say that they’ve seen His Royal Highness enter and leave the palace to go see His Majesty the Emperor. The palace also hasn’t given a statement yet. Why don’t you tear up His Majesty?]

[My god, several planets near the border felt the shock of the aftermath of the battle last night. It must have been a fierce battle. In this case, the Duke wasn’t in command of the main ship. Why did he return to the Central Star?]

[Neglect of duty. He left a huge fleet behind and came back to do those erotic things. I really don’t understand what the Duke is thinking.]

[Why is there nothing from the Duke’s Mansion?! I know that both Tu Mianmian and Sivir are hiding in there. If you have the ability to neglect your duties, you can come out!]

Tu Mianmian: “…”

Oops, the scolding is getting more and more fierce.

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He put down his light brain and said worriedly: “Sivir and I are being oppressed by public opinion on the star network. Can I still go to the variety show at such a critical time?”

“I shouldn’t be suitable for a public appearance right?” Tu Mianmian was very worried about his precious life.

“If I really go, will I be beaten by the audience when I’m at the scene?”

Tu Mianmian was under a lot of pressure.

He didn’t want to be made into a spicy rabbit patty.

Judy couldn’t help laughing, “No, Madam.”

Compared with the ups and downs of the outside world, the Duke’s Mansion had always been very calm.

Those who can serve in the Duke’s Mansion are not stupid people.

Additionally, with a few words from Butler Anderson, everyone had a few guesses regarding His Royal Highness’ behavior.

The staff in the Duke’s Mansion stood upright, and were disdainful of the outside world’s malice.

Although the star network looked like murky waters at first glance, there were still a lot of rational people and comments.

Therefore, Judy wasn’t very worried.

Tu Mianmian was still speculating: “Because of the pressure of public opinion, the show team shouldn’t accept me, right?”

Judy laughed, “Madam, you really don’t have to worry.”

“You will have support. His Royal Highness is also a part of the royal family, and the Duke’s Mansion has also invested in the show.”

Judy was afraid that Tu Mianmian would continue to have bad thoughts, so she began to explain: “Speaking of which, this variety show is also the property of the Duke’s Mansion.”

Judy comforted Tu Mianmian and said, “And His Royal Highness has made arrangements early. If someone bullies you, His Majesty the Emperor will protect you.”

“His Majesty the Emperor is the uncle of His Royal Highness, and you now also belong to His Majesty’s family.”

She straightened her back confidently and said, “His Majesty the Emperor will not leave you alone.”

Huh.

His Majesty the Emperor?

…Sivir’s relative?

It was the first time Tu Mianmian knew that there was such a big man in Sivir’s family tree.

Oh, he’s such a cheap little husband.

He wasn’t taken by his husband to see their in-laws and relatives.

Tu Mianmian was devastated.

But in an instant, he remember that he had bound Sivir’s star card account, and Tu Mianmian became happy again.

He’s not a cheap little husband, he’s worth tens of billions of star coins.

There’s money, so he’s able to do anything he wants.

The little petite worth tens of billions of star coins became arrogant, and immediately accepted the show invitations: “I’m signing!”

——

Shortly after signing the variety show contract, the rough script of the program and the guest list were sent to the Duke’s Mansion.

This show was also recorded using the live broadcast mode.

Tu Mianmian just saw Robbins’ name on the guest list when his light brain began to shake.

It was a message from Robbins.

Robbins: [Mianmian! I saw you on the guest list of the Zoological Garden Variety Show!]

[We’re probably connected by fate.]

Tu Mianmian replied to him: [I just saw your name too. Are you going?]

[Of course.]

Robbins messaged back proudly: [I heard that the mysterious gift that was given to the first place was a variety show resource at the Zoological Garden. That’s why I found a way to put myself in. I wanted to hang out with you.]

Robbins also had a significant family background.

Judy informed Tu Mianmian about this.

This guy, like Tu Mianmian, was a rich, leisurely person who liked to pass the time by making friends and finding entertainment.

Robbins suddenly mentioned the matter of finding his partner: [By the way, I heard that His Royal Highness the Duke recently returned to the Central Star. Mianmian, have you helped me find out about a partner?]

Tu Mianmian: “…”

He asked.

But the consequences of that incident were too shameful for Mianmian to speak of.

Fortunately, Robbins just asked casually and then quickly changed the subject.

He talked about the recent rumors on the star network: [Don’t be afraid, Mianmian! Even if His Royal Highness the Duke really neglected his duties, it’s none of your business.]

[If His Royal Highness the Duke is convicted.] Robbins continued to give Tu Mianmian a bad idea: [When the time comes, you can divorce him and go to your second spring!]

Hahahahahah

Robbins, you are so funny.

Tu Mianmian was amused.

A second spring—I didn’t even dare to think about it before.

——

A week later, the variety show at the Zoological Garden announced that it would start recording.

Tu Mianmian took an airship from the Duke’s Mansion to head out, and Judy accompanied him as usual.

The Zoological Garden, which was usually full of tourists, was cleared and became deserted due to the variety show being filmed.

The director of the garden was waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Mianmian again, his face immediately bloomed with a smile.

He hurriedly greeted him: “Welcome Duchess.”

“Hello director.” Tu Mianmian nodded at him and responded.

Judy glanced at the garden director and noticed something: “He is greeting you in someone else’s place.”

“No, no.” The garden director smiled and said attentively: “I was ordered by the mutant plants in the garden to come.”

“After the Duchess came a few days ago, the plants in the garden were all in a good mood.”

The director subtly praised Mianmian: “They thought it would take a long time to see the Duchess again, but they didn’t expect to have a chance today.”

He laughed as he continued to say: “I was chased out by the plants that were full of expectation. They wanted me to wait for you and bring the Duchess quickly.”

In fact, the garden director was worried that some people would embarrass him, so he didn’t wait to be used by others, and came to the door first to greet the Duchess on his own accord.

There was a lot of smog on the star network.

Although most of them were scolding Duke Sivir, Tu Mianmian would inevitably be implicated.

Even because of this, some people criticized Tu Mianmian for being on the guest list of the Zoological Garden Variety Show.

But behind the show was pressure from His Majesty the Emperor.

In addition, the director of the garden had already seen the affection of various mutant plants for Tu Mianmian.

He likes this young man with a high affinity for mutant plants.

He quickly shook his head to clear away the unhappiness he felt about this situation.

Anyway, Tu Mianmian’s guest position could not be shaken.

Such trivial things didn’t need to be mentioned.

The director turned around and led Tu Mianmian and Judy into the garden, “Madam, do you remember the Dululu plant that wan in Yizhi Park before?”

“I remember.” Tu Mianmian responded while nodding.

Dululu also fed him carrots.

“It was sent to the Heterophyte area of our garden for exchange.” The director said, “It will be very happy to see you.”

“It was sent to the Zoological Garden?”

Tu Mianmian’s eyes brightened: “Then, then, did it bring food too?”

“?” The garden director was confused for a moment at his question.

But he still answered honestly: “It brought it.”

Tu Mianmian smiled, then dashed into the garden.

However, as soon as he entered the resting area where everyone would gather before the start of the variety show, Tu Mianmian was keenly aware of the stagnant atmosphere.

Unlike the variety show in Yizhi Park which only had four guests, the number of guests in this show had doubled to eight people.

The rest of the guests excluding him and Robbins were all well-known stars, and many of them were big names.

They each sat in their own lounge area without communicating.

There was a sense of tension in the air.

Tu Mianmian glanced over them and saw that Robbins hadn’t come yet.

He restrained his overly happy emotions a little, and followed Judy to an empty lounge.

As he passed by another guest’s lounge on the way, he saw that they were watching a video on their light brain.

The sound from the video reached his ears—it was a video regarding the gossip and speculations about Sivir.

This week, the star network was still very lively.

The Duke’s Mansion didn’t care at all, and let the situation continue to develop.

There were far fewer comments blaming Sivir for dereliction of duty by returning from his fleet without permission.

Instead, the widely circulated rumors of Sivir dying of serious injuries or was on the verge of death was prevalent.

“The truth is that His Royal Highness returned to the Central Star privately because he was seriously injured and needed treatment!”

The voice explaining blared from the StarNet video: “The injury could possibly be serious. Will a generation’s genius perish?!”

Tu Mianmian glanced at the source of the voice and frowned.

This little rabbit’s fist will hit your head.

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As if aware of Tu Mianmian’s gaze, the guest watching the video suddenly turned their light brain off.

“Oh?” The guest stood up and stretched out his hand to stop Tu Mianmian who was passing by, “Isn’t this our Duchess?”

The guest looked at Tu Mianmian up and down with a mocking smile, and said, “You’re great, coming so late. Made us wait for a bit.”