"Oh! You’re not missing..." Bry managed to say between his hups.


    "Missing? Is that why you are crying?" Hera asked, a little taken aback.


    Bry nodded as he wiped his tears and snot.


    "I thought you were crying because I forgot to tell you that they are already here."


    The two exchanged a look, silently conveying, "Are you serious?"


    With equally baffled expressions the two stood there for a while, because of this Zen and Xavier couldn’t help but burst outughing. Xavier chuckled more softly, while Zen was less reserved, even pointing at the two while holding his stomach after he understood what was going on. "You guys should have seen how distorted and funny your faces were."


    Hera yfully clicked her tongue on Zen who was finding amusement in their distress. "Bry, how about I give you Zen’s food for tonight? Hmm." She couldn’t resist the opportunity to get back at Zen for his teasing, resorting to food as her form of retaliation. With a mischievous smile, she nced teasingly at Zen, who had stoppedughing and was now silently scratching his nose.


    Even Xavier, who had been silent and appeared serious, seemed as though he hadn’t been finding it amusing with Zen moments ago.


    "Let’s go," Xavier announced abruptly, standing up and exiting the cabin. He didn’t have a particr destination in mind, but he figured it was better to walk ahead than risk getting on Hera’s bad side.


    With a triumphant smile, Hera sped Bry’s hand and followed Xavier, with Zen trailing eagerly behind them. Their yful antics drewughter from the viewers, particrly from Xavier’s fans, who were amused by his typically aloof demeanor and preference for sleep over other activities but now, he was willing to go out with his team to do some normal activities.


    They felt like they owed Hera some brownies for coaxing Xavier into behaving like a normal person once in a while, even though they understood why Xavier always preferred sleep over other activities.


    He was an internationally acimed actor, renowned for his exceptional acting performances, particrly in action roles, which garnered him numerous offers both domestically and abroad. Constantly jetting from one location to another for work, his hectic schedule often left him sleep-deprived, resulting in him catching up on sleep whenever he found the time.


    Despite sleep being a luxury for Xavier, hisplexion remained impable, earning him admiration and even securing him an ambassadorship with a prestigious skincare brand, further enhancing his professional portfolio.


    They even specte that Xavier joining the Variety Show is a form of rest for him. Aside from the daily tasks, he will have more time for himself and sleep, which he has been deprived of due to his hectic schedule. Consequently, his fans are delighted to watch him catch some sleep from time to time.


    Hera’s ability to pull Xavier away from his usual routines and engage in activities with them endeared her even more to Xavier’s fans. They began to see her as a positive influence on him and were less critical of her as they got to know her.


    Many of their fans even began to ship them, finding that they looked good together when standing side by side. Their contrasting personalities added to the appeal, as fans believed their differences made thempatible.


    [AuntieNextDoor: I’d love to see them together more often. They’re both beautiful and since Hera is single, I’m totally on board... I SHIP THEM!!!]


    [XavierismyHusband: Even though Xavier is my hubby, I’ll ship him with Hera because they look amazing together... (π ? π )]


    [NorthernDuke: What does "ship" mean?]


    [AuntieNextDoor:: @NorthernDuke it means we are pairing them as a couple. my heart?]


    [NorthernDuke: NO!!! Why would I let my wife be paired up with another man? (╬ ò ? ó)??]


    [PasserbyGod: @NorthernDuke we understand how you feel as a fan, but we can only watch from afar and cheer for Hera to find her happiness. Many fans also regard their idols as their wife and husbands... We understand (???)]


    [NorthernDuke: No I don’t!!!]


    Leo’s frustration was palpable, and the atmosphere around him seemed to chill. Despite being in the midst of their quarterlypany report meeting, he was silently engrossed in watching the livestream. Surprisingly, the other shareholders and directors paid no heed to Leo’s distraction, even though it was quite unusual for him to be so preupied with his phone during such a crucial meeting.


    They couldn’t help but notice Leo’s increased fixation on his phely, sparking curiosity among the shareholders and directors. However, nobody dared to pry into his affairs out of respect for his privacy and fear. Yet, as the temperature in the conference room seemingly plummeted to an ufortable low, concern rippled through the group. The abrupt change in atmosphere prompted everyone to wonder what had triggered Leo’s irritation or agitation.


    Leo’s brows furrowed deeply as his eyes remained fixed on the screen, scanning thetestment that suggested he should simply suck it up and let Xavier and Hera be together. The suggestion struck a nerve, and Leo found himself seething with anger.


    The mere thought of Xavier and Hera being together ignited a fire within him. He couldn’t shake off the image of Xavier, not only having Hera cook for him but also entertaining the idea of being paired with her. To make matters worse, Leo felt insulted by being referred to as a mere ’fan’.


    No one believed him when he referred to her as his wife, which was understandable, but beingbeled just a fan left him feeling gloomy.


    [GoldenLight: I doubt Hera would fancy an aloof, boring, snoring panda as her partner. She’d surely prefer someone more interesting... like me ???]


    [FatherOfCaduceus: I believe Hera would like someone who can care for her and ensure she stays healthy... Perhaps a doctor would be a good match. (???)]


    [EntertainmentKing: There are many good doctors out there that she can hire, what Hera truly requires is someone who can offer support in her career endeavors and share the weight of her responsibilities.]


    [Dave_Carson: In that case, wouldn’t it be even more advantageous for her career if she were to partner with Xavier on screen, given your emphasis on her needing career assistance, @EntertainmentKing? ( ?°)]


    [EntertainmentKing: SHUT THE FUCK UP and start working!! The country will not run itself.]


    [Dave_Carson: (?`з′)?╦╦═─ @EntertainmentKing]