novellhall Chapter 13 My Uncle Became a Celestial Being
Chapter 13 My Uncle Became a Celestial Being
Every year, some kind-hearted people come to the orphanage to adopt children.
Since Zhou Xiaobai arrived at the orphanage, several healthy children have already been adopted.
He knew in his heart that he would have to take this path sooner or later. But he was picky and deliberately pretended to be stupid to get away with it each time.
This trick didn't work today. Grandma Zhou knows him too well; she knows everything about him.
"Grandma Wang, do they want to adopt me?"
Zhou Xiaobai hesitated for a moment, but considering the possibility of them becoming a family, he decided to speak up first to avoid embarrassment for everyone when Grandma Wang brought it up.
Wang Shuzhen felt a surge of relief; this child was so sensible. "Yes, this is your Aunt Qiong, Grandma Zhou's daughter. She wants to take you home."
Zhou Wenqiong gently stroked Zhou Xiaobai's face and said, "Xiaobai, from now on, follow me, and I guarantee you'll live the high life!"
Zhou Xiaobai glanced at her hands, which were painted with red nails and clearly had never been exposed to the elements, and was filled with deep skepticism about her words.
If Grandma Zhou had said that, he might have believed it to some extent.
He had heard the argument earlier, but the speed at which she changed her expression was too fast—he genuinely thought that this girl was either a great actress or a complete idiot.
"Pfft!" The system burst out laughing upon hearing his mutterings: "This is truly a case of a fool seeing another fool, and falling for each other!"
"Shut up, you're the idiot!" Zhou Xiaobai roared, his mind immediately rebuking him.
"You're not stupid, why are you treating me like a child?"
"You're not stupid, so why did you electrocute me for half a year?"
"You're not stupid, why don't you find me a few bigger rising stars?"
"You're not stupid, why didn't you let me be reborn as a second-generation rich kid...?"
The system was rendered speechless by the rebuttal and crashed.
Zhou Xiaobai chuckled coldly twice, then forced an innocent look and looked at Zhou Wenqiong: "Sister, is Grandma Zhou going to adopt me as her son?"
Sister? Son?
She was overjoyed, "Hey sister! Then let's be his sister!"
Once the thought arises, it's hard to take it back...
She immediately asked Wang Shuzhen, "Aunt Wang, what procedures are needed for adoption?"
Wang Shuzhen hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. Although she was reluctant to part with it, she was mostly happy.
It's a wonderful thing for every child to be adopted, and her and the orphanage's greatest wish is for them to grow up in a normal family. Liking someone is one thing, but adoption is another, otherwise Grandma Zhou wouldn't have been arranging this for so long.
She knew Zhou Wenqiong was an actress who was often away filming, and she was worried that she wouldn't have time to take care of her child.
She needed a clear answer: "The procedures aren't complicated, and you meet the requirements. But Wenqiong, are you really sure?"
"I've made up my mind!" Zhou Wenqiong said decisively. She added, "Besides, Xiaobai also has the surname Zhou, so we don't need to change our surnames. It's fate."
With this little darling, Mom's pressure to get married can finally be relieved, and the Zhou family line can be considered settled. Who knows, maybe the heir...
Wang Shuzhen knew that the Zhou family was well-off, and Zhou Xiaobai had finally found a good home.
Now that things have come to this point, the necessary details must be explained clearly to avoid future complications.
The transfer fee that should be collected cannot be reduced; this way, sending one away can support several others.
Wang Shuzhen looked at Zhou Wenqiong and said, word by word, "I need to tell you about Xiaobai's situation so you have some idea of what's going on. He—"
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Wenqiong interrupted her: "Aunt Wang, I know, I know. I was unconscious for half a year, but I'm fine now. Even if there really is a problem, I'll accept it. Don't worry, the adoption fee will not be less than what's due..."
After they finished speaking, Zhou Xiaobai suddenly asked Zhou Wenqiong, "Are you really planning to take me back?"
We need to clarify things to avoid a huge misunderstanding. As an immortal being, not just anyone is entitled to take advantage of me—adoption! It means you'll ascend to heaven with me!
And now that the first system member has been bound, and everything is ready, your adoption has come. Isn't this fate?
He was suddenly filled with doubt and was about to ask the system if it was the culprit...
Zhou Wenqiong cupped his small face in her hands, looking directly at him with eyes full of tenderness and affection: "Hmm! You've made up your mind. Are you coming with me or not?"
Zhou Xiaobai could tell that she genuinely liked him, so he decided to let her take advantage of the situation.
He hesitated for a moment, then nodded emphatically!
Today is a bit rushed, and the Zhou family mother and daughter do not want to tell any relatives or friends about the new addition to their family yet.
The plan is to make a big splash, and then announce it all at once after the auspicious date has been chosen.
While they were discussing the adoption process, Zhou Xiaobai, feeling bored, cast an identification spell on Zhou Wenqiong, and he was instantly stunned—
Name: Zhou Wenqiong
Popularity rating: None
[System Member: No (Cannot be bound if not a rising star)]
[Note: She has a close relationship with Anxi, so don't let her run away. Try your best to get Anxi to recruit her as a special talent. This requires an additional one million popularity points.]
He bet that Zhou Wenqiong was definitely sent over by the damn system.
Actors! No wonder they just received 88 popularity points.
He finally understood that the previous Rising Stars were sent over by the system because they were afraid he would slack off, so he would just run into them by chance. Otherwise, how could he have such good luck?
These rising stars will undoubtedly become prominent figures in the film and television industry in the future.
Judging from the fact that An Qianqian is a true goddess, then Fan Bingbing and Tong Liya must also be quite good at it.
But what does it mean to have a close relationship with Anxi? Is he Anxi's relative?
What about the great beauty?
The thought struck Zhou Xiaobai, leaving him completely dumbfounded...
Just as he was lost in thought, Zhou Wenqiong's voice rang in his ear: "Xiaobai, what are you daydreaming about?"
They had already confirmed that October 1st was an auspicious day, and planned to go to the police station to transfer his household registration after the family meeting. His name wouldn't need to be changed, since they would both have the surname Zhou.
Zhou Wenqiong seemed to remember something and continued, "My niece's name is An Qianqian. She's also at Yucai School, in second grade this year. Do you know her?"
"An—ah! I don't know her." Zhou Xiaobai quickly corrected himself, Zhou Wenqiong had brought it up before he even asked.
"Xiaobai, do you want to call me 'sister' or 'Mom'?" Zhou Wenqiong had considered this question beforehand. Following the Zhou family tradition didn't necessarily mean calling someone "Mom." Besides, she was in the film and television industry, and even if the child was adopted, outsiders might not believe it, which would definitely not be good for the child's future development.
Moreover, she wanted to be his older sister even more—the fairy will always be his older sister!
"Call me 'sister,' it makes me sound younger." Zhou Xiaobai was overjoyed. Did he just have his wish come true?
Zhou Xiaobai was furious that An Qianqian, who had only known him for two days, was already bullying him under the guise of being her older sister.
Remembering what the beautiful woman had said, "I'll beat you every time I see you," Zhou Xiaobai shuddered: If he became her little cousin, he wouldn't get beaten up again, right?
Damn it, it's decided! I won't tell them yet.
On the day of the family reunion, Anxi and her mother will definitely come to visit.
When we're of a higher generation, we can legitimately spank An Qianqian! And we can avoid being spanked by her older cousin—a win-win situation!
Just imagining An Qianqian serving him tea and water and calling him her little cousin is so cool!
I guess Anxi is happy too?
Zhou Wenqiong laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Alright then, from now on you're my brother. I'll talk to your mother about this when I get back."
It took Zhou Xiaobai a while to realize that Grandma Zhou had become her mother, so did that mean Grandma Wang should start calling her Aunt Wang?
Thinking of this, he laughed out loud.
That evening, Zhou Xiaobai told Wang Shuzhen about the family reunion and asked her not to tell An Qianqian.
Wang Shuzhen looked at her strangely, but didn't ask any further questions.