### Chapter 2: Negative Reviews!
Night Star Lan slept for a whole day and night, finally regaining her full of energy state.
The first thing she did upon getting up was to give Luo Xi a hug beside her, starting the day with a morning kiss as a beautiful beginning.
Eypar stared at the tight embrace between Night Star Lan and Luo Xi, drifting off into deep thought.
She felt she shouldn’t be floating in mid-air but rather under the bed.
In this Fish Playing House, she felt like an unnecessary ghost.
With Luo Xi by Night Star Lan’s side—this terrifying figure—the pranks she might play could now become less frequent!
Sniffles!
Even Marionette Xiaolian didn’t scare her half as much!
Eypar drifted over near Marionette Xiaolian and whispered to her.
“Xiaolian, Night Star Lan’s being taken away! We can’t turn her into a puppet anymore! Should we grab her back together?”
Xiaolian: “……”
The marionette made no response. Instead, thin strings suddenly appeared from nowhere and bound Eypar’s limbs, tossing her aside.
From Xiaolian’s perspective, Lianhua watched in disbelief. Grabbing Night Star Lan back?
She wondered who was the one hugging her right now.
This seemed quite impossible.
“This bold ghost sure isn’t shy.”
“Mmm… The audience seems to have a lot more free time. She said she’d give us a chance. When will this finally start?”
Lianhua began fantasizing about some embarrassing situations…
—
After satisfying herself beside Luo Xi, Night Star Lan decided to check on other situations around the city. After all, the disaster had just ended, so there were plenty of things to do.
She then took Luo Xi to the Night Watcher Base, while Night Star headed to the Rising Sun Theater to handle their double-line operations again.
As soon as Night Star entered the theater, several members of the theater group surrounded her.
“The audience, it feels like ages since we’ve performed outside.”
Hearing the group leader’s words, Night Star fell into deep thought.
“Indeed, there’s been a lot to deal with lately. We haven’t had the time.”
Due to the series of events, both the group leader and the audience were absent, hence pausing the activity of the Rising Sun Theater.
Now that they’re both back, surely the performances could resume.
“Do you have time to prepare for the next grand performance?”
“Of course I do.”
“Then let’s get ready. I’m thrilled that the theater group can continue thriving, and I thank you for your efforts.”
“Mmm~”
Night Star Lan happily smiled.
Given how much they love performing, they’re likely to stick around for a very long time.
Unless the theater group disbanded, the group leaders will persist.
Seems like a pretty good life.
Then, Kong Yu Bai came over and pulled Night Star aside, as if to whisper something important.
“Audience, you mentioned giving us a chance once everything settled? So when exactly will it start?”
Night Star glanced with meaning at Kong Yu Bai and couldn’t help coughing.
“Cough, if you’re ready anytime, just call me. Otherwise, why not make it worth my while? I’m looking forward to seeing what you can do.”
Hearing this, Lianhua and Book Yao became intrigued and restless.
But everyone still needed to queue up.
After all, the audience belongs to everyone.
And these performers simply wish to deepen their relationships with the cute and beloved audience.
—
As for Ye Lan:
She took the seldom-used Star train to the Night Watcher Base in Yun Chang City.
Looking around, she found that the current situation in the base was nothing out of the ordinary—just that the Night Watchers seemed busier, moving about more frequently.
They seemed quite occupied with work.
Within a day or two, they’d regain their strength and throw themselves back into tasks.
“Ugh~ Everything’s going well. So spirited!”
Habitually, she reduced her presence using the Existence Interference skill, then walked inside the base alongside Luo Xi.
Just as they ventured in, they saw the familiar figure of the black-haired youth, Mo Tu.
Mo Tu noticed Lan and Luo Xi approaching and greeted them softly.
“At last, you’ve come to check on things?”
Ye Lan studied him for a second.
“Not Mo Rabbit, negative review!”
Mo Tu’s lips twitched.
“I’ve been Mo Rabbit for quite a while now.”
“That sounds nice.”
Mo Tu mumbled.
“Or maybe you’ll abandon the Rising Sun Theater, no longer serving the announcer role? If you’re that heartless and cruel, I’ll get angry.”
“It means I’ll be stuck as an eternal prop.”
He sighed.
Even though Star Eclipses won’t form anymore, and the major trouble is resolved, it looks like he’s still destined to become a loli.
If things continue this way, he’ll probably always live as Mo Rabbit.
Worse yet, his cousin Mo Qianmeng from Qi Yuan City occasionally contacts him, asking about his relationship with the announcer. It seems like she’s picked up some hint from Yexing.
Who knows what crazy thing she’d do if she was certain Mo Tu was Mo Rabbit.
Ye Lan appreciated his complacent attitude and patted his knee.
“Mmmhmm~ Good, Mo Rabbit is so adorable. Just forget about your male form. You’re just a sexless goofball anyway.”
With that, Ye Lan resumed walking with Luo Xi.
Mo Tu shrugged, planning to take the opportunity to relax.
Fine, he’d accept being a prop.
As a price to get close to Night Star Lan, it was somewhat acceptable. At least better than being a nobody here.
Regarding the Mo Rabbit identity…
Yeah, whatever.
It’s not like he’s not used to it.
“Looks like the Rising Sun Theater may resume activities, perhaps even working with the night watches. Who knows, we might even perform in other worlds. Sounds quite fun.”
Mo Tu muttered and walked off, contemplating his future plans.
In another corner,
Ye Lan brought Luo Xi to the familiar lounge room and opened the door.
“Good morning, everyone!”
The four lolis in the house looked up and gave sweet smiles.
“Morning, Ye Lan. And hello to you too, Luo Xi.”
“Is it true that there won’t be any star eclipses after this?”
Ye Lan and Luo Xi sat down, chit-chatting with Zero Meow.
“Yes, that’s true.”
Zero Meow quickly pondered.
“Ummm… Does that mean we’ll be useless even as official night watchers? Like a mere mascot? Will they fire us?”
Ye Lan replied with a snarky tone.
“Of course not. Even without star eclipses, society won’t stay stable forever. The night guards, as a special organization, will need people to maintain order. They just won’t need as many as before.”
“That’s reassuring. Although I’m quite skilled at drawing, I could support myself, but being apart from all of you would make this kitty very sad. There would be no fitting models left,” Zero Meow complained.
Ye Lan laughed.
“At least you’re still so cheerful.”
