Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Looking at the takeout that filled the largest conference table in the hall, Fang
Xi muttered, âI have the feeling thatâs exactly what youâre doing.â
Yun Nan was also shocked by the scene. Shi Xiu immediately perked up when she heard it was her second brother who had sent them the food, and went forward to help distribute it, saying, âThatâs very kind of my brother! Iâll have to thank him later. Everyone, please help yourself. Have a bite! Youâve all worked hard, so you should enjoy a well-deserved break.â
Fang Xi stared at her and asked Yun Nan, âAnd whoâs the little lady over there?â Yun Nan quickly called Shi Xiu over and introduced Fang Xi to her. âThis is my best friend, Fang Xi.â
Shi Xiu beat Yun Nan to the punch and introduced herself. âHello! Iâm Shi
Nianâs sister and Yun Nanâs sister-in-law, Shi Xiu. Iâm currently learning under
Director Mika. Itâs nice to meet you, Fang Xi!â
Shi Xiu suddenly bowed at Fang Xi, startling the woman. Fang Xi hurriedly pulled her up and praised, âWell, arenât you a beauty? Iâm sure Mika felt like heâd found a gem when he met you.â
Shi Xiu was a little embarrassed by that. Yun Nan laughed and told Fang Xi, âYou really should give him a stern talking to. Heâs too bold! Did you know not only did he manage to persuade Shi Xiu to join the cast, but he also took a shine to Shi Nian?â
âHe wanted Shi Nian in the movie?â Fang Xi was stunned at Mikaâs idea. Yun Nan nodded and commented, âYou know how he gets around good-looking people.â
However, Fang Xi remarked, âItâs not a bad idea. You know whatâMikaâs right.
As your husband, he has to be willing to go to the ends of the earth for you. Isnât that right, Shi Xiu?â
Shi Xiu nodded furiously in agreement and stated, âDonât worry, Fang Xi. My brother is at your disposal as long as Yun Nan is around.â
Fang Xi froze. She then turned to stare at Yun Nan, who could read the silent question in her eyes: â What did she mean by that?
Yun Nan smiled but didnât give her an answer. She pulled Shi Xiu towards her and said, âIâve asked her brother, and he doesnât object to her having an acting career.â
âWhat about her parents? Is she of age?â Fang Xi asked, worried.
âYes! Yes, I am. Fang Xi, Iâm twenty years old. My parents and grandfather know that Iâm working with Yun Nan, so theyâre not worried at all.â
Fang Xi was speechless and shook her head at Yun Nan. âIt seems your marriage does have its perks; it got us a new actress.â
Only Fang Xi knew the truth about her marriage. Yun Nan knew she was worried about her, so she smiled and quipped, âRelax, Fang Xi! You worry too much. Forget about all the unpleasant things. Weâve all been waiting for you to return and run the show!â
Fang Xi let out a long sigh. âMy work never ends,â she groaned. Shi Xiu stuffed a box of grilled eel on rice and a box of vegetable salad into her hands and smilingly urged, âHave some, Fang Xi!â
Fang Xi looked at the food in her hands and spoke to Shi Xiu, âYou can call me your sister if you want.â
Shi Xiuâs slightly uneasy heart finally calmed at Fang Xiâs welcoming attitude.
She looped her arm around Fang Xiâs and happily accepted the offer. âThatâll be awesome! Iâm your little sister from now on.â
â*Tsk!* You little sweet talker! I bet youâll have Mika head over heels in no time,â Fang Xi murmured. Even she wasnât immune to this cute little girl.
Everyone sang Shi Nianâs praises during lunchtime, and Yun Nan sent him a WeChat message to express her gratitude. Shi Nian promptly replied, âYou stayed up all night yesterday. You should go home early today and get some rest. Donât tire yourself out.â
Yun Nan dazedly stared at her WeChat window and had an indescribable feeling. Although it was just a text message, she could feel Shi Nianâs concern from the words. It was a kind of concern that surpassed their collaborative relationship and was closer to the concern shown between a couple or a husband and wife.
Yun Nan broke out in goosebumps and rubbed her arms. âHonestly, what is up with me? Whatâs with these ridiculous thoughts? She quickly shook her head and tried her best to banish them. She decided she would cook a delicious meal for Shi Nian when she got home in return for his consideration as well as their lunch today. She didnât want to owe him too much.
Liang Hanâs eyes widened as he looked at the pictures and papers that Shi Nian had sent him. He instantly called him and asked, âShi Nian, y-you, youâre serious about this girl?â
âYes,â was his simple and brief answer.
âWho is she? When can we meet her? Now Iâm really curious. Oh, and have you decided on a strategy? Did you plan this for a long time? Buddy, are you really serious about her?â
âYes,â Shi Nian repeated; even his tone stayed the same.
Donât give me that! Arenât we brothers? Why are you being so mysterious? Stop keeping me in suspense, or I might not help you anymore,â Liang Han both begged and threatened.
âI can always ask someone else to help me,â Shi Nian delivered the checkmate..