Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 439: Cute, Handsome, and Gallant

The system was quite satisfied with the speed at which the reputation value was growing.

The host had already laid the groundwork, leaving behind many eye-catching videos. Initially, these videos attracted a lot of people. Later, they gained traction occasionally because of the host’s performances on other shows.

Take the recent "Little Boss" for example; Tuanzi didn’t have much chance to show off her skills. The show’s popularity was moderate, which was enough for Director Zheng but not for Tuanzi.

The previous shows Tuanzi participated in were all huge hits.

But this time, due to the tomb raider incident—a five-year-old child practicing martial arts at night accidentally catching a tomb raider became a hot topic, instantly going viral. Many netizens said, "I won’t be fooled by whatever the media dares to publish these days," while eagerly clicking on the topic.

Those familiar with Tuanzi would see, "Isn’t this the Little Heroine Gu Miaomiao? It’s normal for strange things to happen to her. Not too far-fetched, this time the media is innocent."

Those who weren’t familiar would think, "I don’t believe it. Surely the production team faked this."

As soon as similar comments appeared, loyal fans immediately posted links to past video compilations. Doubters clicked in, gradually convinced, and eventually acknowledged it, leading to a continuous influx of new reputation values.

Additionally, Duan Xiayou and Ji Zhangzhuo were quite impactful too.

The show "Calligraphy and Painting Appointment" that Duan Xiayou participated in was actually a traditional calligraphy and painting popularization program. It was conventional, with strong professional knowledge but lacking in fun. The director, however, had seen videos Duan Xiayou had posted under their master’s account and had the idea to integrate martial arts and calligraphy, letting Duan Xiayou film a solo video for the show.

This program was a series with a fixed audience. Plus, the TV station supported traditional programs with extensive publicity, and they specially chose to promote the segment with Duan Xiayou’s video. Many viewers were attracted, and the reputation value generated after watching was substantial.

Ji Zhangzhuo and Director Le of "Treasure Appraisal Storm" hit it off right away, providing a lot of suggestions on the show.

Director Le adopted one of those suggestions: if the antique brought by a participant is related to martial arts weapons, Ji Zhangzhuo would take the stage to narrate the history of weapons and martial arts, and perform a little with some props to enhance the show’s appeal. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

On average, out of ten antiques, only one would relate to martial arts weaponry, so Ji Zhangzhuo’s appearances were not frequent. The timing was handled just right, which not only avoided annoying the audience but also increased the show’s depth and fun, attracting more viewers.

During program breaks, if prompted by guests or audiences, Ji Zhangzhuo would also delightfully perform. Thus, the reputation values he brought were not insignificant either.

The Ancient Martial System, usually serious and stern, would often be strict about such matters, and upon seeing the reputation value grow at triple the speed, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

At this moment, Tuanzi, having finished filming the first episode, was returning to Jiang City with Second Senior Brother.

Hearing the laughter in her mind, Tuanzi shivered.

[Miaomiao: Little Gu, what’s so funny? It’s kind of scary!]

She had known the Ancient Martial System for so long but had never heard it laugh like this.

[Ancient Martial System: ...]

[Ancient Martial System: Nothing]

[Miaomiao: Are you mad?]

[Ancient Martial System: No]

After being together for so long, Tuanzi had come to understand the system well. When it said no, it definitely meant yes.

[Miaomiao: I just woke up a bit dazed, Little Gu isn’t scary at all, you’re especially cute, handsome, and valiant, the best system in the whole world, no, the whole universe. I’m super lucky to know Little Gu...]

Tuanzi skillfully started pouring on the flattery. Some of the phrases she could recite backwards.

[Ancient Martial System: Stop it, I’m just a string of data, how could I be cute, handsome, and valiant?]

[Miaomiao: But in Miaomiao’s heart, Little Gu is exactly like that. These words aren’t just for people, right? Right?]

The system was beyond words, delighted inside but couldn’t help picking faults.

[Ancient Martial System: Those three words also can’t simultaneously describe a person. Who’s cute and handsome and valiant at the same time?]

Tuanzi immediately lifted her chin proudly, just like Gu Yunmu when being conceited.

[Miaomiao: Miaomiao is!]

The system was rendered speechless.

With the system silent, Tuanzi kept on rambling, completely ignoring the current environment.

At this moment, she and Ji Zhangzhuo were sitting on a plane.

Ji Zhangzhuo had experienced flying once, but still found it astonishing, his gaze never leaving the window.

During this time, he would also use his peripheral vision to keep an eye on his little junior sister.

Seeing his little junior sister fall into that ’lost in thought’ state again, Ji Zhangzhuo couldn’t enjoy the clouds any longer.

However, he never fully turned his head to avoid attracting the little junior sister’s attention.

Soon, he noticed Tuanzi’s expression change.

If a term had to describe it, it would probably be flattering. No, little junior sister wouldn’t flatter; at most, she’d be complimenting someone.

Who could she be complimenting?

This reaction seemed more like an exchange with someone, with no one in front of them, meaning she was communicating with an imaginary person or someone in her brain?

Ji Zhangzhuo had plenty of guesses, but didn’t voice them.

Back home, while Tuanzi was busy upstairs packing her bags, he grabbed Duan Xiayou, who was lying on the sofa.

"Senior Brother, I’ve discovered something."

He quickly related the incident on the plane, looking expectantly at Duan Xiayou.

Duan Xiayou flopped back down, "So what if you know? Can you catch whatever it is?"

Ji Zhangzhuo fell silent.

Duan Xiayou lay back, "And what if you catch it? Are you going to dissect it? Aren’t you afraid the little junior sister will fight you to death?"

Ji Zhangzhuo defended, "I’m just curious."

"Curiosity killed the cat."

Ji Zhangzhuo was utterly speechless.

He felt like all his observations had been in vain.

Then looking at his senior brother lying leisurely on the sofa, enjoying himself, he suddenly felt a bit resentful.

"Next time, you accompany the little junior sister. I’m tired and need to rest."

The lazy recliner jumped upright.

"But I remember your filming schedule doesn’t overlap with the little junior sister’s."

Ji Zhangzhuo mimicked his lazy pose, lying on his back with his hands crossed over his stomach, "Senior Brother, are you rejecting the little junior sister? Not even willing to accompany her on a show?"

"Who’s rejecting?"

Duan Xiayou lay back, with hands crossed over his stomach, "Liking little junior sister and going out are two separate matters."

He just didn’t like going out, what’s the big deal?

Because he was lying down, he didn’t see Ji Zhangzhuo’s smirking lips.

"Even saying that, you’re still unwilling to accompany the little junior sister out, right?"

Duan Xiayou kept quiet.

Then he heard his junior brother’s mischievous voice, "How about you sit up and look at the second floor."

Duan Xiayou had a bad feeling about this; he slowly sat up, glanced at the second floor, and saw a small figure squatting in the hallway, leaning against the banister, staring down at him with big, round eyes.