Phoenix A has Gone Viral Across the Entire Internet! - Chapter 3

“Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp?” Could she actually understand me?

Out of a natural instinct for danger, the ink-wash bird had already taken the opportunity to hop out of the Omega’s palm. She watched her with a wary gaze.

Shen Nian was feeling tense, but she then saw Jiang Zhiwan pick up her chopsticks and casually set aside a piece of ginger from her bowl. Her brows furrowed slightly as she spoke. “How did Aunt Wu forget again that I do not eat ginger?”

Only after that did she fix her gaze back on the little bird, speaking with interest. “So you really can cry. I thought you were a little mute.”

Hearing this, the bird immediately hopped around on the table, refuting her with indignant chirps. “I just did not want to pay attention to you. I am not a little mute at all!”

Upset as she was, Shen Nian breathed a secret sigh of relief in her heart after realizing that Jiang Zhiwan could not understand her “bird language.” After all, to her knowledge, there were no members of the demon race in the setting of this ABO world. If someone discovered her uniqueness, would they not immediately seize her for dissection and research?

Good. The little bird was still safe. The little bird was going to eat.

Shen Nian was still thinking about that plate of steamed taro cakes. After testing the waters and confirming that Jiang Zhiwan did not care about her stealing food, she unceremoniously picked up two pieces and placed them on a nearby empty plate.

Jiang Zhiwan tapped her fingers rhythmically on the table. Occasionally, she would raise her eyes to cast a glance toward the ink-wash bird.

Shen Nian felt uncomfortable being watched, so she simply turned around and faced her backside toward the other woman. As for the matter of being polite, who would actually hold a grudge against a little bird?

Jiang Zhiwan’s gaze was deep. In the rhythm of her chopsticks, which was much slower than before, she hid a few lingering thoughts.

She could actually understand the chirping of this little bird.

Was this bird special, or had she suddenly awakened some ability to understand animal languages? Jiang Zhiwan instinctively felt it was the former. However, seeing the bird’s reaction just now, Jiang Zhiwan did not intend to let it know the truth. After all, this was the best way to find out what this naughty little bird was whispering about her to her face.

After the human and the bird finished dinner, Jiang Zhiwan naturally scooped up Little Shen-Bird, intending to bring her back to the bedroom. There was no birdcage at home. To prevent this little thing from sneaking away, she felt she could only be at ease by keeping it by her side. No matter how special it was, since it had come to her, it was now her little bird.

Having eaten and drunk her fill, Shen Nian was quite well-behaved. However, staying in someone else’s palm was ultimately a bit uncomfortable. She was unwilling, so she flapped her wings and hopped onto Jiang Zhiwan’s shoulder.

Stepping on the Omega’s soft shoulder felt comfortable, and the faint rose scent surrounding her made Shen Nian’s mood brighten. She tilted her little head and began to boast grandly. “Stupid human! To become this little bird’s mount is your honor!”

“…” Heh, is that so?

Jiang Zhiwan cast a light glance at Shen Nian. Her mood was decent, so she did not intend to argue with this arrogant little bird.

Upon returning to the bedroom, she took a hot bath as usual. While coming out to blow-dry her hair, she scrutinized the ink-wash bird tied to the nightstand.

Shen Nian felt that the look in this Omega’s eyes was a bit ill-intentioned. What Shen Nian did not know was that after Jiang Zhiwan roughly estimated the size of the ink-wash bird, she quickly picked up her phone and bought a large, beautiful birdcage on a pet platform.

This way, she could keep the little bird locked inside and would not have to worry about it running around, the Omega thought. She was an actress and would be very busy with work, so she could not carry this little creature with her at all times. And this naughty little bird did not look like the obedient type. Thus, a sturdy and beautiful cage seemed very important.

However, Jiang Zhiwan’s eyes darkened as she remembered that she was not entirely the master of this house. In her previous life, Shen Nian’s “substitute” drama lasted for over six months without her getting bored, right until Jian Ziyu returned to the country.

Recalling that unpleasant experience, Jiang Zhiwan’s eyes dimmed. She placed her phone face down on the dressing table. If she wanted to keep the little bird, she would inevitably have to tell Shen Nian. This feeling of restricted freedom made the Omega frown with utter disgust.

Shen Nian was an Alpha who was both arrogant and hypocritical, stopping at nothing to achieve her goals. On some levels, Jiang Zhiwan hated her to the bone, yet she did not want her to find release as easily as she did in the previous life. In this life, everyone would play the game slowly.

“Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp?” Where did this cold wind come from?

Shen Nian suddenly felt a chill and instinctively shrank her neck, though she did not know the cause. She looked around but found no drafts, so she could only mutter “strange” in her heart.

Shen Nian thought this was a sign of her physical weakness. She quickly flapped her wings and kicked her legs, performing a stretching exercise she had invented for birds. When Jiang Zhiwan looked over, her mood improved significantly. If a human were doing these stretches, others might think the movements were standard, but when it was a bird, Jiang Zhiwan simply found it adorable.

As an actress who needed a regular routine to maintain peak condition, the Omega had her own schedule. Seeing that it was time for bed, Jiang Zhiwan soon lay down. She took the thin chain tied to the bird’s leg and fastened it to the night lamp nearby. After checking that the bird could not break free and escape, she turned off the light and said softly, “Goodnight.”

“…” I can see it. Jiang Zhiwan really likes me. No, she really likes me in my original form.

This realization made Shen Nian sigh. A human really is not as good as a bird.

The room was pitch black. The ink-wash bird stayed quiet until the breathing beside her became steady. Only then did she begin to move.

432, who thought she would stay there all night, was surprised. [Host, so you were not asleep.]

Facing 432’s surprise, Shen Nian merely gave a light, mocking hum in her mind as an answer. She certainly would not sleep. The basic logic of this small world was unshakable, and a person like Shen Nian could not simply disappear for no reason. She could not stay by Jiang Zhiwan’s side as a beautiful little bird forever.

Therefore, Shen Nian had been waiting for Jiang Zhiwan to truly fall asleep so she could find a way to sneak away quietly. As it turned out, opportunity favored the prepared bird.

Shen Nian’s escape plan proceeded very smoothly. She did not even leave a single feather behind when she left. After sneaking back to her own bedroom, Shen Nian used her will to instantly restore her human form.

Her white feathers turned into clothes, changing according to her wishes. Naturally, she was not worried about appearing naked somewhere. However, just as Shen Nian’s feet hit the floor, she was startled by the sudden ringing of her phone.

She looked around, found the phone, picked it up, and answered. The contact name was simply “Zhang,” accompanied by a dog-head emoji. In other words, “Dog Zhang”?

Searching through her received memories, Shen Nian gave a light tsk. she knew who this person was. There were several other contacts with dog-head emojis in her phone; they were all people “Shen Nian” had planted around Jiang Zhiwan. However, for “Shen Nian” to label her own people this way was indeed consistent with her personality.

While Shen Nian was reflecting on the unexpected similarities between herself and the original “Shen Nian,” the person on the other end spoke cautiously. “Miss Shen, good evening?”

“Yes. Dog Zhang… no, Manager Zhang. It is so late. Is there something wrong?” Having accidentally blurted out the contact name, Shen Nian awkwardly scratched the wall of the bedroom.

Fortunately, because she corrected herself quickly, Zhang Xian did not actually hear the previous name. He only asked tentatively, “Miss Shen, about what you told me earlier… about deciding tonight whether to let Jiang Zhiwan audition…”

After all, Yuemo Entertainment was under the Shen Group. Even as a manager who wanted Jiang Zhiwan to earn more money for the company, he ultimately had to follow this young lady’s decision.

Zhang Xian had been sweating for Jiang Zhiwan, but he did not expect that Shen Nian would be exceptionally easy to talk to tonight. “The audition? Just follow the normal process.”

“You mean… Oh, oh good! I understand! Sorry to disturb your rest!” The other party’s voice was joyful, and the call ended quickly, as if he were afraid Shen Nian would change her mind.

After hanging up, Shen Nian had 432 pull up the unlocked content of the book in her mind. She read it carefully to get an idea of where the current progress was. Simultaneously, she gained an understanding of the “audition opportunity” Zhang Xian mentioned.

That movie was destined to become a massive hit. However, as the author of a “dog-blood” bestseller, her arch-rival would never pass up a chance to create twists and turns for the heroine. This should also become one of the triggers for Jiang Zhiwan’s future darkening, right?

Shen Nian sat on the bed and thought. This would not do. She absolutely could not give the Omega this chance. She opened her social media app and found a person with an orange emoji as their contact name.

She tapped her fingers and sent a message. [Are you there?]

The other party must have been scrolling through their phone, as they replied instantly with a question mark.

[Did you not beg me to visit you on set before? I am going tomorrow.]

Ji Xicheng: [How long ago did I ask you? And how long has it been since you replied? Also, what do you mean by ‘begging’? I was clearly inviting you, okay?]

The female Alpha on the other side of the screen, currently biting her words in a minor breakdown, was “Shen Nian’s” best friend and a popular actress. In the past, “Shen Nian” often mocked her for being a natural supporting character, never landing a lead role, and thus refused to visit her on set.

For Shen Nian to suddenly change her mind was, for Ji Xicheng, like the sun rising from the west. However, despite her thoughts, Ji Xicheng was still somewhat interested. In the end, she did not reject the offer. After all, seeing lead actors get visitors every few days, she thought that if she were visited more often, her luck in acting might change. Especially since Shen Nian was a lucky person; even with terrible acting, she still had many fans who loved her.

[This is your last chance. Tomorrow is the final scene pick-up for our drama. Come if you want, or don’t.]

After receiving this message, Shen Nian snapped her fingers with satisfaction. She thought to herself that what she wanted was for this wrap-up day to pass.

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