Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

He had obviously repeated the same words countless times, his brows furrowed, and his voice was slightly hoarse:

"Dear journalists, I have already said that Mizuno Ai is out of danger and recovering. She is still in a weak condition and not suitable for interviews. Please understand."

Although the spokesperson said this, the reporters had no intention of leaving. They all stayed there, looking like they would not die until they saw Ai Mizuno.

In addition to traditional media, many anchors and bloggers used their mobile phones to broadcast live, constantly reporting on the hospital's situation to their viewers on the other side of the screen. Their comments were filled with fans' concerns and curiosity.

"Is Xiao Ai really awake?"

"Please ask her to show her face, even if it's just a gesture!"

"Isn't the firm hiding something?"

Taku Hoshikawa frowned, stood aside quietly, and did not act rashly.

In this condition, it was difficult for him to get into the hospital.

He took out his cell phone and called Mizuno Ai's agent. He lowered his voice and said, "I'm at the hospital entrance, but the situation at the entrance...Is it inconvenient for me to go in?"

"Please wait a moment, I'll pick you up right away."

About five minutes later, a woman wearing a white doctor's coat and a mask came quietly to Taku Hoshikawa's side.

She was slender and walked steadily. She deliberately avoided the attention of reporters and whispered, "Mr. Xingchuan, it's me."

"Are you Miss Agent?"

Hoshikawa Taku asked uncertainly.

"Well, I'm Mizuno Ai's agent. You can call me Hasegawa."

The other party nodded and handed him a white bag. "Here is a set of doctor's clothes. Change into them and come in with me. This way you can avoid the sight of reporters."

Hoshikawa Taku immediately understood her intention.

He said no more, took the bag, quickly walked to a secluded corner, took off his coat, put on a white coat, and put on a mask, covering his face tightly.

After adjusting his collar, he looked up at his agent, who nodded and motioned for him to follow.

The two men pretended to be doctors and walked calmly into the hospital.

Sure enough, although the reporters at the door were still making a lot of noise, they did not notice these two ordinary "medical staff".

After entering the hospital, Hasegawa took Hoshikawa Taku and took the elevator directly to the top floor of the inpatient department.

Mizuno Ai's ward is located in the intensive care area on the top floor. The corridor leading to this area is relatively quiet, with only occasional nurses and doctors passing by.

The air was filled with the smell of disinfectant. Before entering the ward, the agent finally stopped, slowly took off his mask, and his face was a little solemn.

She looked at Hoshikawa Taku deeply and lowered her voice, "Mr. Hoshikawa, actually... I was reluctant to let you see her, but Xiao Ai insisted on thanking you in person for saving her life, and I couldn't persuade her, so I agreed."

The agent stared at him and said in a very serious tone, "Please don't show any surprise when you see her later. And don't mention her appearance changes in front of her. We don't dare let her look in the mirror, so I hope you won't mention this."

Hoshikawa Taku was silent for a moment, and finally nodded seriously: "I understand what you mean."

After confirming that he was mentally prepared, the agent gently pushed open the door of the ward.

The curtains in the ward were partially opened, and the soft afternoon sunlight shone in through the glass, but it still couldn't dispel the depressing atmosphere in the ward.

A young girl was sitting on a chair in front of the bed, smiling and talking softly to Mizuno Ai who was lying on the bed.

Her voice was gentle and light, as if she was trying to create a relaxing atmosphere.

"You know what, Xiao Ai? You're really famous now. Your name is known all over the country! Everyone calls you 'the saint who protects everyone'!"

She gently held Mizuno Ai's bandaged hand, her eyes flashing with sincere expectation: "So, you must get better soon, we still have to continue to team up together!"

Taku Hoshikawa had seen this girl before. She was Mizuno Ai's teammate. She was the most anxious when they were rescuing Mizuno Ai at the scene.

Hearing the sound of the ward door being gently pushed open, the other person turned around and saw that it was Taku Hoshikawa and his agent walking in. She immediately stood up, a hint of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure.

The agent said softly, "Zhu Li, please go out for a while and let Mr. Xingchuan and Xiao Ai talk alone."

The other party hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something, but finally nodded, gently patted the back of Mizuno Ai's hand, and said softly: "Then I'll wait for you outside. Call me anytime if you need anything."

Her tone was gentle, but her eyes were full of reluctance. Finally, she took a deep look at the girl on the hospital bed, then slowly walked out of the ward and gently closed the door.

Silence returned to the room, leaving only the low hum of medical equipment.

Taku Hoshikawa took a few steps forward, walked to the bedside, and his eyes fell on Mizuno Ai.

——Then, he finally understood why his agent had given him those instructions in advance.

Chapter 193: The idol was “disfigured” due to an accident.

Even though he had prepared himself mentally, his heart still trembled slightly when he saw Mizuno Ai's injuries.

Mizuno Ai's upper body was almost entirely wrapped in thick bandages, with only her eyes and part of her cheeks exposed.

But even in the exposed parts, you can still see the tragic traces of being struck by lightning.

Her skin was severely red and swollen, the wound had not healed completely, and there were some burn marks on the edges. Even near her ear, a dark scar could be seen.

Her lips, which were originally soft and plump, were now cracked and peeling, with irregular scars on the edges, making them look extremely fragile.

The back of her exposed hand was bandaged due to burns, and the exposed fingertips looked slightly pale, forming a sharp contrast with her former youthful vitality.

Although doctors tried their best to stabilize her vital signs after emergency treatment and her wounds were properly treated, the large area and severity of the skin burns still made people feel the destructive power of lightning.

This is still the part that can be exposed. You can imagine how serious the injuries covered by the bandages are.

However, even after suffering such serious injuries, Mizuno Ai's eyes were still clear, still bright, and still carried a certain kind of determined light.

Just when Hoshikawa Taku was slightly stunned, Mizuno Ai spoke first.

Her voice was a little weak, but still gentle, and even had a hint of a relaxed smile.

"Mr. Xingchuan, I heard from my agent that when I was struck by lightning, thanks to the on-site doctor's dedicated treatment and the medical kit you brought in time... Otherwise, I might not have been able to hold on."

She raised her right hand slightly, as if wanting to make some kind of gesture of gratitude, but as soon as she exerted force, her fingers began to tremble slightly.

Her body was still very weak, and even a simple movement of raising her hand was a bit strenuous for her.

She could only give up and nodded slightly, saying sincerely: "So, I really thank you."

Xingchuan Taku came back to his senses, shook his head, and said calmly: "I didn't do much. The key was the help of that doctor."

"Well, that doctor is a staff member of this hospital. I have already thanked her in person."

Mizuno Ai smiled softly, her eyes gentle as she said, "But she told me that you played a crucial role at the time, so... I also want to thank you in person."

Her tone was as gentle as ever, and even though she was seriously injured, she still maintained a calm demeanor.

"And..."

She paused, her eyes brightening slightly, "I want to thank you for providing the lighting for me on the stage."

Hoshikawa Taku was slightly startled.

Mizuno Ai continued: "The lighting effects of that stage were really great. I always like the feeling of standing on the stage, and the stage that day... was really beautiful."

Hoshikawa Taku was speechless: "It's already this late, and you're still thinking about the performance?"

Mizuno Ai blinked lightly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and there was a hint of playfulness in her smile: "Maybe it's because my performance was too outstanding that the gods thought I was too dazzling, so they sent down a punishment from heaven."

Although she was seriously injured, Mizuno Ai's attitude has always been positive, and she even had the mind to make fun of herself at this time.

During her chat with Taku Hoshikawa, she also said that she would actively undergo rehabilitation and look forward to performing on stage again with her teammates one day.

Xingchuan Taku looked at her, feeling a complicated emotion in his heart.

He could see that Mizuno Ai really loved the stage, and such persistence was awe-inspiring.

While chatting, Taku Hoshikawa noticed that his agent who was accompanying him was not as optimistic as Ai Mizuno.

She had been standing on the other side of the bed. Although she had a gentle smile on her face, it was a little forced, and her eyes were always filled with deep worry.

She looked at Mizuno Ai, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she held it back and just sighed silently.

After chatting with Mizuno Ai for a while, her body gradually felt tired.

She is now in the recovery period and needs a long sleep to help her body repair. Even a short conversation will make her feel sleepy.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and soon her breathing gradually became steady. It was obvious that she had entered a state of half sleep and half wakefulness.

Hoshikawa Taku didn't disturb her anymore, but stood up gently, nodded to his agent, and then quietly walked out of the ward.

After leaving the ward, the agent also wanted to see Taku Hoshikawa off.

The lights in the corridor were soft and slightly dim, and the slight sound of soles of shoes touching the tile floor echoed in the empty corridor.

Hoshikawa Taku glanced at her sideways and found that she still had a forced smile on her face, but her eyes were clearly filled with a gloom of depression.

He frowned slightly and couldn't help asking, "Ms. Hasegawa, what's wrong with you? Could it be that... Mizuno Ai's condition is not optimistic?"

Hasegawa was slightly startled, then immediately shook his head and waved his hand in denial: "No, it's not. Xiao Ai was indeed on the verge of death when she was first brought here, but..."

She paused, as if to organize her words, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"But at that time, her vitality was surprisingly strong. It was as if... there was a magical force inside her body that kept her going. That's what allowed her to survive the most dangerous moment."

"The doctors said it was a miracle that she was able to be saved."

Hoshikawa Taku knew that this was probably the effect of his injection of [vital signs maintenance potion].

This precious prop was not wasted since it was able to save Mizuno Ai.

Hoshikawa Taku didn't take any credit for himself. He just said, "Yes, it's a miracle."

Hasegawa sighed softly, but the gloom on his face did not diminish much.

"Xiao Ai was miraculously rescued, but in reality, there aren't that many miracles. As you just saw... her burns were severe, all over her body, especially... her face."

Hoshikawa Taku frowned slightly: "You mean... her skin can't recover?"

"How can I possibly recover?"

Hasegawa gave a bitter laugh, a hint of helplessness in his voice. "She's lucky to be alive. I'm afraid that even after she recovers, these scars on her body won't disappear...especially her face."

At this point, her tone became even more bitter.

"Xiao Ai has always considered herself an idol. She can't see herself in her current state, so she can be so optimistic. If she knew her current state, I don't know how uncomfortable she would be. Maybe... she would never want to go on stage again."

This is why Hasegawa is depressed.

Her eyes drooped slightly, with an indescribable sadness.

"I've been with Xiao Ai since she signed with the agency. I've watched her grow step by step, watched her practice hard, and watched her try her best to stand on the stage."

"Xiao Ai took the stage seriously, but she was disfigured because of this ridiculous accident. This is truly unacceptable. It's simply a case of God envy her beauty..."

"This... is too cruel."

Taku Hoshikawa listened to her quietly, he could understand Hasegawa's feelings.

This accident almost ruined Mizuno Ai's future career development. For an idol with a strong career ambition, disfigurement is almost the same as death.

After a few seconds of silence, he slowly said, "I might be able to help with this matter."

Hasegawa was stunned, raised his head and looked at him blankly.

"Actually... besides being a lighting technician, I'm also a special effects makeup artist. I'm very good at makeup. Even if I rely on makeup to restore Xiao Ai to her previous appearance, it might not be impossible."

"Of course, Xiao Ai's injuries haven't healed yet, so she's not suitable for makeup. When you need her, you can call me."

Taku Hoshikawa's tone was steady, and there seemed to be an inexplicable persuasiveness in his words, with a sense of reliability that made people want to rely on him.

An indescribable emotion flashed across Hasegawa's eyes, showing surprise and a hint of imperceptible relief.

After a moment, she nodded gently, her voice softening: "...Thank you, Mr. Xingchuan, I will remember your kindness."

Her voice was still tired, but at least it was no longer desperate and helpless.

Chapter 194: Funding Rencai to go to college.

The meeting with Mizuno Ai made Hoshikawa Taku feel a little depressed.

Although she survived because of her help, she was disfigured just like in the original work and lost her delicate face.

The face that drove fans crazy was now severely burned and covered with bandages.

Perhaps her makeup skills can help her regain her former glory, but it is only superficial after all.

No matter how exquisite her makeup is, after removing it, she will still look like she is now, unable to go out.