The nanny car downstairs had been waiting for a while, and the capable career woman kept looking at her wristwatch until Rong Yan hurried out. She then asked her assistant to open the car door.
âWhy have you only just arrived?â
Rong Yan felt awkward, embarrassed to admit she had exercised too hard the night before and struggled to get up in the morning, âI accidentally overslept.â
Estelle didnât think much of it and, after closing the car door, instructed the driver, âHead to the shooting location first.â
âOkay, Estelle.â The driver stepped on the gas, heading towards the location for this advertisement shoot.
Along the way, Estelle communicated with her about the requirements for this advertisement shoot and what the content would be. As they were talking, Estelle suddenly stopped and stared at Rong Yanâs face with a puzzled look.
Rong Yan had been in work mode since getting into the car, but upon noticing Estelleâs gaze, she lifted her head from the advertising shoot planning proposal, âWhatâs wrong, Estelle?â
Estelle didnât want to say it, but she couldnât help herself, âDid you put on makeup today?â
Rong Yan touched her face, âYes, I did light makeup.â
Estelle noticed it was more than light makeup, it seemed like she had also particularly concealed under her eyes, slightly frowning before hesitantly asking, ââ¦Did you have a fight with Mr. Li?â
Rong Yan, ââ¦â
âI noticed you seemed like you didnât sleep well last night, so I asked if you had fought. Sigh, how should I say this; itâs normal for a couple to have more or less conflicts, it will be okay once itâs over. For a woman, nothing is more important than her career; itâs only with a career that you have an equal footing in a relationship.â Estelle patted her shoulder like someone who had been through it all, âYou might not understand this now, but you will in the future.â
As Rong Yanâs agent, with the backing of Capital Cityâs biggest tree, her job would naturally be a lot easier, but during their time together, she gradually formed a friendship with Rong Yan beyond work. As an agent, she shouldnât meddle in her artistâs personal life, but as a friend, she still wanted to give a reminder.
Mr. Li is great, but heâs too great; a man like him isnât someone just any woman can reach!
If Rong Yan falls too deep, she might get hurt in the future.
Getting hurt can heal, but she feared Rong Yan wouldnât see things clearly, focusing all her energy on a relationship when she should be striving for her career. Then later, when problems arise in their relationship, with his status, he can of course just walk away, which would be tough for Rong Yan.
She might end up with nothing, having gained nothing on either front.
Rong Yan understood what she meant, realizing Estelle had misunderstood that she had fought with Li Shengxiao, thinking her lack of sleep was due to a âfight.â After hearing Estelleâs well-meaning advice, she felt warmth in her heart. She didnât explain that she and Li Shengxiao hadnât fought but just nodded with a smile, âI understand, Estelle.â
âAs long as you get it.â Estelle was just saying it; in reality, she thought highly of Rong Yan and didnât believe Rong Yan was the type to neglect everything else once in a relationship. Having said her piece, she quickly changed the subject, âBy the way, you didnât find any issues with the ad proposal, did you?â
âThe brand originally had a scene in the proposal that required you to kiss a male actor, but I suggested they change it, switching to a scene where you two reunite holding chocolate.â
Rong Yan still rejected doing kissing scenes, as she wasnât a professional actor. Kissing a stranger didnât sit well with her.
Of course, out of professional respect, she could do a simulated kiss. But if she could avoid a real kiss, she would prefer to do so.
Since Estelle had helped her switch out that part in advance, she had no objections, âI saw it, is it the scene where they reunite holding chocolate in the rain?â