Why isn't what I command considered a beast?

Mingxi shook her head.

"No, did the organizer of the regional tournament contact you? Is there something you need?"

After she woke up, she only received calls from her grandmother and Fu Yifan, but there were several missed calls from unknown numbers.

but--

What kind of decent person would answer a call from a stranger?

"Hehe, if they can't reach you, they can only contact me, their emergency contact, right?"

Mingxi is a clever and quick-witted child, and also quite shameless.

She had no idea that she was her emergency contact!

Sensing the resentment in her tone, Mingxi scratched her head: "Haha, teacher, you're always the one who has to do more."

Her grandmother was her only relative.

We can't let Grandma, an elderly woman, worry about her, can we?

It's also inappropriate to make Fu Yifan the emergency contact person, since he is a minor after all.

In the end, we can only trouble Teacher Chen.

Chen Haiyan: "..."

She didn't know whether she could handle the physical labor or not, but she did experience painless motherhood.

When the event organizers asked her if she was Mingxi's mother, she inwardly refused to answer!

"Alright, stop joking. Here's the thing. The final round venues and competition format for the Jianghuai region regional competitions have been finalized. Today's main competition venue is in Tianhe City, and the competition format remains unchanged."

Mingxi blinked. "That's it?"

There's no need to contact the players specifically for such a small matter; an email would suffice.

“Of course not.” Chen Haiyan rolled her eyes and continued, “They want you to host an exhibition match with a special guest.”

Exhibition matches, or entertainment-oriented competitions, usually invite professional beast tamers or celebrities to perform, in order to attract popularity and create a lively atmosphere.

"By the way, the exhibition match requires a 3v3 team battle."

Mingxi frowned. "Are there any other requirements?"

Chen Haiyan curled her lips, a mocking smile blooming in her eyes, "Yes, they require you to lose to the guest, and you have to lose in a subtle way, you absolutely cannot let others know that you threw the game."

"Oh, you'll need to sign confidentiality agreements with both the organizers and the guests regarding this matter."

"They said they're willing to pay you 2 yuan."

Chen Haiyan gave a forced smile, "That's a lot! Enough for Jin Yuanbao to have a midnight snack! That's terrifying!"

Although she hadn't known Mingxi for very long, she knew that Mingxi was very capable and had already achieved financial freedom.

Otherwise, they simply couldn't afford to raise the three Jin Yinlan.

It's worth noting that the basic energy pills they usually consume are custom-made and personally crafted by S-level breeders.

Not to mention that the energy drinks and pet treats are all made with the best quality.

It's no exaggeration to say that the daily expenses of Jin Yinlan and her two companions are enough for an average family of three to live comfortably for a year.

2?

He'd probably give you a piece of his mind even if you were just trying to get rid of a beggar.

How embarrassing for your old father!

...She said that Teacher Chen mentioned that the organizer's attitude was not quite right.

"Did you refuse for me, teacher?"

Mingxi wasn't angry.

Just as the heavens have their phases of sunshine and rain, so too do scoundrels excel at arson, murder,

How normal.

Chen Haiyan rolled her eyes at her, "I'm not your mother, how can I unilaterally refuse something like this for you?"

Mingxi laughed, "Haha, it's nothing, then don't worry about it."

Mingxi didn't take it to heart.

This so-called exhibition match, where people want to step on her to gain attention but are unwilling to pay the price, is something for anyone who wants to participate!

That evening, she received a call from the organizers.

It's exactly the same as what Chen Haiyan said.

Mingxi didn't waste any words and just replied, "Either I withdraw from the competition, or you can leave me alone."

Then comes the one-stop service of hanging up the phone and blocking the other person.

I thought that was the end of it.

It turns out that some people are shameless and have no bottom line!

The next day after school, Mingxi was blocked at the school gate.

"You must be Mingxi?"

A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, whose appearance fell somewhere between mature and sophisticated, stood before her with a warm, gentle smile.

"Hello, I am Zheng Yimi from Shengshi Entertainment."

The man's attitude seemed friendly, but his tone revealed his boastfulness and arrogance.

Mingxi didn't react much when he introduced himself.

Jian Li'an, standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise, "Zheng Yimi? You're Cui Xinxin's manager? The one who played the female lead in 'The Genius Beast Tamer is Hot'?"

Zheng Yimi smiled and nodded, "That's me, Zheng. Since you know me, you must be Xin Xin's fan."

As he spoke, he took out four photo pendants encased in acrylic from his spatial storage.

"These are autographed photos of Xin Xin from the movie. I specially made them into pendants to give to you."

Each of the three—Jian Li'an, Mingxi, and the others—was given one.

Jane Li'an: "..."

She wanted to say that she only paid attention to 'current affairs' and was not a fan of Cui Xinxin.

But forget it.

If you don't like it, can't you give it away?

It seems like so-and-so in my class is a fan of Cui Xinxin. It wouldn't be too much to ask to exchange it for a cup of autumn milk tea tomorrow, would it?

Zheng Yimi then looked at Mingxi, "Ming, may I have a word with you in private?"

His eyes, hidden behind his glasses, swept over Fu Yifan, Wang Chen, and Jian Li'an beside Mingxi, and he added with a smile, "Alone."

Mingxi remained expressionless and unmoved.

He got straight to the point: "Mr. Zheng, are you here for a regional exhibition match?"

Zheng Yimi was slightly taken aback, and frowned, seemingly not expecting her to guess.

"There's a coffee shop across the street, how about we talk there?"

Mingxi didn't even blink. "It's inconvenient, I'm not interested."

As he spoke, he formed hand seals and summoned Lan Yue Liang.

She deftly flipped over and sat on Lan Yue Liang's back.

He looked down at Zheng Yimi, whose face had instantly darkened.

"correct.

Since you're already here...

Then I'll offer you a free friendly reminder.

Next time your starlet Cui wants to ask someone to be a stepping stone, she'd better prepare a generous gift, and personally kneel and kowtow three times and nine times, making a big show of it, otherwise it will seem petty and insincere.

As she spoke, she shook the photo pendant in her hand again, "Also, I'm not a fan of Cui Xinxin, and I don't deserve to own such a precious item."

As soon as she finished speaking, the pendant flew in a parabola and landed precisely in Zheng Yimi's arms.

"Thump."

Zheng Yimi didn't catch it properly; the pendant rolled a few times and fell to the ground.

Face down.

Zheng Yimi's refined and gentle demeanor crumbled; his eyes widened and his mouth gaped open, like a catfish thrown onto a riverbank, unable to breathe.

"...you...you..."

Mingxi was too lazy to listen to his "you," and after saying goodbye to Fu Yifan and the other two, she lightly patted Lan Yueliang.

"Let's go home."

“Ling”.

The next second, the figures of the man and the beast vanished from everyone's sight.

Fu Yifan and the other two exchanged glances.

“Mr. Zheng, I am not a fan of Ms. Cui, and I cannot accept such an expensive gift.”

"Excuse me, I don't know any Cui Xinxin or Cui Yingying."

"Hehe, Mr. Zheng, well, I have a phobia of idiots, I'm afraid I'll have an attack if I see this photo pendant."

Zheng Yimi: "..."

He stared at the end of the road, gritting his teeth, "Mingxi! You're asking for it!"