Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation    Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
For every word Sun Hu spoke, Xia Xinâs face grew darker. Reflecting on her recent actions, she had to admit her behavior had been excessively bold. Her eyebrows furrowed as a Question suddenly struck her.
âWhat did you mean by saying that I rode a lion? Who knows that I did that?â Xia Xin questioned Sun Hu.
âJing MO saw you. He was caught on camera for a brief moment when he went to look for you. A sharp-eyed netizen spotted it,â Sun Hu replied.
At that, Xia Xinâs frown deepened. âIs there any way to clear things up? âThe term âBeast Masterâ sounded mystic and fantastical. If people actually believed that about me, wouldnât that make me a target for those with nefarious intentions, possibly wanting to dissect me for experiments?â The thought sent a chill down her spine.
âI initially thought there was no need for clarification. A mix of truth and fiction could heighten public interest in you. There are even people hailed as âRain Godsâ by netizens, arenât there? But considering the recent issues with Xu Ping and Xu An, I think itâs better to set the record straight,â Sun Hu advised.
Hearing this, Xia Xin nodded frantically. âYes, yes, letâs clear things up, no more of this nonsense.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âSo, will you tell me the truth? Whatâs going on?â Sun Hu asked, his face grave.
Caught off guard, Xia Xin hesitated. Explaining that she was a âBeast Masterâ would seem absurd, but denying it would only raise more questions. She didnât know what to say to counter Sun Huâs claims.
Sun Hu, sensing her hesitation, sighed deeply. âIâve sent Jing MO away; itâs just the two of us now. I wonât expose your secret. What is really happening?
Letting this fester online is not in your best interest.â
A shadow crossed Xia Xinâs face. âCould I still leave the entertainment industry at this point?â
By now, Sun Hu felt fairly certain about his suspicions. âItâs too late for that. From the moment you step into the public eye, almost everything you do is now public knowledge. You have your own fan base who will keep tabs on youâtheyâre deeply invested in every aspect of your life.â
âBacking out is not an option now. So, whatâs the truth?â Sun Hu pressed.
Sighing, Xia Xin finally spoke. âI can indeed sense animalsâ emotions. I can understand their feelings, but Iâm far from the Beast Master status that netizens are attributing to me. I donât want to end up as someoneâs lab experiment.â
She didnât reveal everything to Sun Hu, only providing him with enough information to proceed. Even the selective disclosure stunned him.
âYou can clearly understand animalsâ emotional states and even get them to help you?â Sun Hu confirmed.
After receiving Xia Xinâs nod, he relaxed. He said, âThatâs not a big deal. Plenty of animal rights activists can do similar things, just not as effectively as you. I know how to handle this now. Get some rest; you have a variety show to attend tomorrow.â
With that, Sun Hu hurriedly exited the house. Only then did Jing MO, who had been waiting upstairs, descend.
âWhat happened, Xin?â Jing MO inquired.
Xia Xin relayed the matter about the trending topic, explaining Sun Hut s visit. Jing MO nodded, choosing not to probe further.
âArenât you curious?â Xia Xin asked.
âI am, but itâs your private matter. Youâll tell me when youâre ready,â Jing MO responded.
Jing Moâs words implied that Xia Xin had her own space, and he wouldnât invade it under the guise of concern. If she wanted to share, she would.
Touched by Jing Mo t s trust, Xia Xin opened up. âI can communicate with animals, and understand what they say, but I havenât reached the level of a Beast Master.â
Xia Xin believed that she shouldnât divulge too much to Jing MO, yet her heart trusted him implicitly. This trust made her willing to share some of her secrets with him..