Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: Second Life

Bo Bing never expected that her words would come true.

In early June, the small county town gradually became lively.

A little summer heat seeped through the gaps in the treetops, but it didn't bring much vitality. At most, it added a touch of green to the barren, dry mountains in the distance—but that green wasn't heavy, just scattered specks, tinged with flying yellow dust and dirt, settling on people's furrowed brows as nothing more than ordinary decoration.

Bo Yuntian and that female classmate began to have some academic interactions. Li Bo still didn't listen to Li Feng and Wang Lanzhi much and continued to hang out with his friends, but he would occasionally come to play with Bo Bing and Bo Yuntian. Li Rong was still that inconspicuous little sister. Since that suspicious assassination attempt, the lives of Li Dai, Zheng Yuxiu, and Li Yuan seemed to have returned to normal.

Li Yumei, however, keenly noticed something unusual.

This was probably some kind of sixth sense that middle-aged working women have; her heart suddenly became restless.

This spirit was confirmed the moment she saw the emaciated Bo Bing and Li Bo talking, still smoking.

Finally, she couldn't resist and secretly called Bo Yuntian away after school.

"Xiaoyun, come here. Mom has something to ask you. Tell Mom properly."

Li Yumei's expression was very serious. Bo Yuntian was pulled into the yard by Li Yumei and hadn't even realized what question his mother had to ask him that made her so serious. Before he could put down his schoolbag, Li Yumei pulled him to the steps outside. Holding his schoolbag, he thought and thought and thought, and the only thing he could talk about was his recent "dating". But hadn't he already discussed it with his family?

Neither I nor that girl are naive; right now, our studies are the priority.

"Mom, let's talk about it when we get home. It's so hot, I'm all sweaty," the boy said with a grin, wiping his sweat. "Let me make this clear first: if it's about me and Zhao Yue, then it's fine. We both want to get into good universities, and we won't confuse what's important."

"You silly boy," Li Yumei patted him, knowing her son wasn't lying; Zhao Yue was indeed a top student. She had heard the head teacher of the honors class mention her before, and she had always felt sorry for girls who were good at studying. But she wasn't here for that today. "I'm here to talk to you about something important!"

"What's going on? Why are you telling me behind my brother Bing's back?"

Bo Yuntian wasn't a naive boy. When he saw his mother's expression, he knew that things weren't as simple as he had imagined, and that it was most likely related to Bo Bing.

"About Brother Bing?"

"Yes," Li Yumei sighed, "Have you noticed that your brother Bo Bing has lost a lot of weight recently? What happened?"

When she said that, Bo Yuntian also recalled Bo Bing's appearance, but as a brother who was with Bo Bing every day, he didn't notice anything unusual. He only knew that Li Bo had been coming to see them more often recently.

You've lost some weight, but you seem to be in good spirits...?

and many more?

Have I overlooked something?

A sudden, indescribable shudder rose in Bo Yuntian's heart. He had been with the current Bo Bing for so long that he had almost forgotten the original "Bo Bing"—even if it was just his own conjecture.

But the thought of Bo Bing's half-dead yet forced spirits filled Bo Yuntian with fear again.

Is my brother deliberately deceiving us again?

its not right?

Bo Bing has no reason... Could it be that I've been too busy with my studies lately and neglected how he feels at home?

Bo Yuntian put himself in Bo Bing's shoes and realized that Bo Bing had recently stopped obsessing over carbohydrate intake in his muscle-building efforts. He had stopped binge eating as usual and started to focus on health. This was fine in itself, and could even be considered a good sign. But upon closer inspection, he realized that his brother's muscle loss rate was alarmingly high.

Once the seed of doubt is planted, it begins to take root and sprout.

The boy's forehead, which had been sweating just moments before, was now covered in a layer of cold sweat.

“Xiaoyun, although Mom knows you and your brother Xiaobing aren’t blood brothers, since your brother Xiaobing also cares about you, please take good care of him when Mom isn’t home,” Li Yumei also offered her guess, “Maybe your brother is upset because his job fell through… please take good care of him.”

The "care" mentioned here refers to taking care of Bo Bing's self-esteem. Bo Yuntian also began to reflect on whether he had put pressure on his brother during their relationship.

The mother and son discussed it for a while.

Even Bo Bing had never had a girlfriend, and Bo Yuntian went on to say things like how he had no idea how many girls he had interacted with.

Although this statement is like saying that a younger brother can't get married if the older brother isn't married, it's a fallacy and heresy, but it really reminded Bo Yuntian of someone.

That "big shot".

I haven't seen Bo Bing chatting on her phone lately. Before, she was talking to that person very frequently. Now, Bo Bing goes out every morning as if she's on some kind of mission, leaving early and returning late.

Bo Yuntian still had one thing he dared not say: Could it be that Brother Xiaobing said something that angered the other party?

so......

He shook his head, clearing the thoughts from his mind.

"It's okay, Mom, I'll be careful."

Bo Yuntian comforted Li Yumei, "Mom, my brother isn't stupid, nothing will happen to him."

But in reality, Bo Bing didn't give him that chance.

He disappeared that night, leaving only a note for Li Yumei and her companion, and left without even taking his luggage.

"There's a reason for this, and the situation is urgent. I'm going to help Uncle Li rescue people. Don't worry about me, wait for my news, and don't act rashly."

Bo Bing is not acting rashly.

This is a big deal, but not accepting it will also have an impact on him, and at least on the Li family. Since there is no conflict of interest, he can't be considered a heartless and ungrateful person.

He had been scouting locations for the past few days, and just now, he received a tip from his informant that there was a lead, so he immediately set off.

Speaking of which, he was an old acquaintance of Li Bo, and also the son of someone Li Dai knew.

Zhou Zhiyang, the son of Zhou Tao, the short owner of "Zhuangyuanlou," comes from a family that has some connection with Mayor Mo's family, and even some connection with Zhi Yu. Under normal circumstances, the two keep to themselves and are both local bigwigs. Zhi Yu runs a nightclub and transportation business, while Zhou Tao is an old-fashioned restaurant owner with a respectable background.

Zhou Zhiyang seems to have recently fallen into a pyramid scheme trap.

According to Zhou Tao's information from both the legitimate and criminal worlds, his son has been taken to S Province and is still in transit. It's not just him; it's a whole truckload of people who are all being taken there for brainwashing.

The recent frequent targeting of his son has infuriated Zhou Tao.

This is the only son in the Zhou family. Zhou Tao's wife has been crying for many days, fearing that their only son will be harmed or killed, and that the child will be brainwashed and will not recognize his family.

Zhou Tao was furious. After reporting the incident to the police, he went to Li Dai, with whom he had a fairly good relationship, and asked him to give him face. He promised to keep it a secret and send some of his men to find the person, promising a generous reward and that he could do whatever he wanted in L City afterward.

It wasn't said that there would be no outcome, but Li Dai understood.

Li Dai knew this man was not someone to be trifled with. People who made a living relied on their reputation, and offending anyone would cause trouble. He knew his own limitations; he could handle things within the city, but getting things done across provinces was a different story.

He was troubled by this matter for a while, but his trusted subordinate gave him a suggestion: he could ask the young man who saved Li Dai, who might have a solution.

So Li Dai, as a last resort, reluctantly approached Bo Bing.

Bo Bing's attitude at least gave Li Dai some insight; he bluntly stated that things would be difficult.

Previously, Zhou Tao learned from the driver that it was Li Laosi's son's stepbrother who saved his son, so he was happy to give Li Dai face and let him host his daughter's birthday party at Zhuangyuanlou Restaurant for free. He even attended in person to see the people.

He had also met Bo Bing at Li Yuan's birthday party. At the time, he just thought the young man was quite upright. Later, he learned that it was this seemingly ordinary young man who saved Li Dai from under the gun barrel. After a slight change of perspective, he realized that the young man and the "stepbrother" must be the same person. Zhou Tao also looked at him with new respect.

"Difficult to do?"

Zhou Tao finally heard something that made him feel a little better. The others just kept saying nonsense like they couldn't guarantee it. He said in a deep voice, "Then it can be done! Am I right?"

"I demand that you rescue my son at any cost!"

He tried to intimidate the young man with his imposing manner, gesturing with his hands, "Then your Uncle Li's influence in L City will become very significant!"

Unexpectedly, the young man merely raised his eyelids coldly, unmoved, his snake-like eyes icy and venomous, his aura no less imposing than his own.

The young man spoke with caution.

"It can be done, and... only I can do it."

Bo Bing stood up. "As long as the money is in place, this is not a problem."

For some reason, Zhou Tao's heart suddenly settled in her chest.

—Perhaps it was because the young man's overly confident tone was so reassuring.