next day

When Bai Qianmo got up, Gu Jueye was no longer by her side.

She was too tired to even know when he left.

After getting up to wash up, I discovered that my body was covered with evidence left by Gu Jueye after his crimes. My body was fine, since it was autumn and I could cover it up with long clothes and pants, but the area around my neck was a real problem.

After a quick wash, Bai Qianmo decided to put on makeup today.

She used a lot of concealer to cover the mark on her neck. Just then, she heard Xu Hualan calling her to eat from outside the door.

Bai Qianmo looked in the mirror to make sure it was safe, then put on her school uniform jacket and zipped it up to the neckline.

Arriving at the restaurant

Bai Yitang was munching on a steamed bun with his eyes half-closed, while the old man was drinking tofu pudding. When Xu Hualan saw Bai Qianmo arrive, she smiled and said, "Hurry up and eat."

Bai Qianmo sat down to drink her porridge and slowly nibbled on her steamed buns.

At this moment, Old Bai suddenly spoke.

"I think I saw Ah Ye when I went for a walk this morning!"

Bai Qianmo almost spat out the millet porridge she was drinking. Old Bai glanced at her and asked, "Did you come here to see me?"

"I didn't receive his call." He sounded guilty.

Old Bai took a bite of the fried dough stick and pondered for a while: "Maybe I saw it wrong. He was standing in front of a car, about to get in. I called out to him but he didn't turn around. If it were Ah Ye, he would definitely have turned around."

“Then you might have misread it!” Xu Hualan said.

Only Bai Yitang opened his narrowed eyes a crack and gave Bai Qianmo a deep look.

"Sister, are you cold?" Although he was unwilling, he still had to call Bai Qianmo "sister" in front of his elders.

Bai Qianmo glanced at Bai Yitang indifferently; the kid's expression was off.

"The mornings are indeed a bit chilly in early autumn!"

Xu Hualan smiled and said, "Girls are a bit weaker than boys, who have more fire in their bodies. Qianmo, if you feel cold, wear an extra layer to keep warm."

"I understand!" Bai Qianmo nodded obediently.

Bai Yitang chuckled and said, "Sister, you must take care of your health."

"Thank you for your concern, little brother. Here, have a fried dough stick!" Bai Qianmo picked up a fried dough stick and placed it on his plate.

Their eyes met in mid-air, neither willing to back down.

*

Filming for "Green Fruit" has officially begun, with the main actors joining the production team one after another.

Xia Wei got up early to pack her luggage, still feeling that being selected was somewhat unrealistic.

When she auditioned, she heard that Mu Sirou was likely already cast as the fourth female lead, and Yu Qianqian was cast as the second female lead.

Because of Qianmo's outstanding acting skills and striking appearance, director Zhao Miao overruled objections and decided to cast Qianmo as the second female lead. However, during her audition, she was preoccupied with her own thoughts because of Li Jiangyuan, and her performance was too ordinary and had no highlights whatsoever.

She thought she would definitely be rejected, but the production team called her yesterday to say that she had passed the audition.

Xia Wei pinched her cheek, and a sharp pain made her realize that this was not a dream.

After happily packing her luggage, Xia Wei wanted to go upstairs to say goodbye to Xiaomidou. This time she got a major role and would be on set for a longer period of time. She knew she would miss him a lot after not seeing him for so long.

Upon opening the door, I found two figures, one tall and one short, sitting at the dining table having a meal.

Xia Wei was stunned for a few seconds. Mr. Guo was actually at home?

Guo Qiheng has a house near the company, but the villa is far from the city center, so he doesn't come back every day, and sometimes you might not see him for half a month.

But in the last few days, he seems to be coming home on time every day.

"Sister!" Xiaomidou was munching on a sandwich when she saw Xia Wei, and her big, round eyes lit up.

Xiaomidou doesn't like to talk and doesn't even call her father, but he will call her "sister" in a clear and crisp voice.

Xia Wei felt a sense of smug satisfaction.

The little guy put down his half-eaten sandwich, jumped off the stool, and ran towards Xia Wei.

Guo Qiheng raised his cold, stern eyes, his gaze falling indifferently on the two figures embracing each other.

Xia Wei squatted down to match the little guy's height, chatting and laughing happily.

The man's deep, unfathomable gaze gradually softened.

"Guo Muhan, you should call her Auntie!" Guo Qiheng corrected Xia Wei earnestly as she pulled Xiao Midou over.

Xia Wei's smile froze, and her lips twitched. Was she really that old?

“Actually… you can just call me sister.” She was looking at Xiaomidou when she spoke.

Little Xiaomidou blinked her long eyelashes, and the little guy seemed to be thinking about something.

Calling someone "sister" and "mom" seems to imply a generational difference!

"Auntie!" the little one said sweetly.

Xia Wei could only manage a forced laugh.

Auntie it is then.

Xia Wei led Xiaomidou to the dining table and let him sit back down and eat breakfast.

“Mr. Guo, I’m starting filming today, but don’t worry, I’ll make sure to help Xiaomidou catch up on the lessons she’s missed later.”

Guo Qiheng's deep, sharp eyes, hidden behind his silver-rimmed glasses, narrowed slightly. He didn't discuss the matter further: "Sit down and eat. I'll have the driver take you to the airport later."

"No need, I'm in a hurry, I've already booked a taxi online."

"It won't make a difference if it's just a meal's time!" Guo Qiheng said calmly.

Xia Wei's forced smile froze, and she thought to herself, "Men who stand at the top of the pyramid are indeed arrogant and domineering."

Moreover, she felt that Mr. Guo seemed to have some issues with her.

The filming location for the TV series "Green Fruit" is in Shanghai. The crew informed her that she would be joining the crew at 8:00 AM the next morning to attend the opening ceremony, and the company would reimburse her round-trip airfare.

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