Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Let’s go to Hong Kong together?

Whether it was Lin Anran or Lin Anhua, the first thing they showed when they were stopped was alertness, not ecstasy.

Zhang Yan moved even faster. Lin Anran just blinked, and Zhang Yan quickly ran in front of her and Lin Anhua to block the man in the suit.

The man in the suit was confused, but he reacted quickly, thrusting his business card forward. "Beautiful ladies and handsome men, I'm not a liar. Look, this is my business card. My work address and phone number are right on it. If you don't believe me, go find a public phone and call the number on the card. I'm really not a liar!"

"With your excellent looks, if you became a star in Hong Kong, you would definitely become a huge hit! Don't you want to enjoy the feeling of being admired by thousands of people? Being a star would make you tons of money!"

Lin Anran was not moved at all. She looked at the man in the suit with even more suspicion and vigilance. From any angle, the man in the suit looked like a liar.

Even if she didn't understand the current entertainment industry, she knew that becoming famous and making a fortune wouldn't be as easy as the man in the suit said. Capital will dominate the future of entertainment, but what about now? There are unspoken forces behind the entertainment industry. Beautiful women and handsome men abound in the entertainment industry, each with their own unique beauty. But whether a star can achieve fame is a matter of metaphysics.

Lin Anran turned to look at the nervous Lin Anhua. He didn't show any sign of excitement, so she declined directly: "Thank you for the invitation, but no thanks. We have no intention of becoming celebrities."

Lin Anhua nodded vigorously.

The man in the suit looked at Lin Anran and Lin Anhua in disbelief. He thought they hadn't heard what he had just said, so he emphasized loudly, "I'm talking about sending you to Hong Kong to become stars! I know a lot of big directors, and I can make you movie stars! You don't want to go to Hong Kong? As long as you nod, I'll take care of all the paperwork for you. You don't have to worry about anything."

Lin Anran and Lin Anhua both shook their heads. The words of the man in the suit did sound very tempting. Lin Anhua had no such thoughts, but Lin Anran knew a lot and thought a lot. If they were taken to Hong Kong by the man in the suit, then they, the siblings, would be puppets in the hands of the man in the suit.

"Beautiful girl, don't you really want to consider it? You have a very special temperament. There is no famous actress like you now. I can conclude that you will become famous!" The man in the suit gave up on Lin Anhua. Lin Anhua was just a by-product. Although Lin Anhua's face was handsome enough, there were handsome boys everywhere in the circle. His initial target was Lin Anran, who made him unable to take his eyes off at first sight in the crowd.

Lin Anran's appearance is already very outstanding, and her unique temperament makes her stand out in the crowd. There is no doubt that she is an unforgettable beauty. The man in the suit just came from Hong Kong to Shenzhen for a walk, and he never expected to run into such a big surprise on the street. How could he give up so easily?

Unfortunately, Lin Anran refused firmly, leaving no room for negotiation. In addition, with Zhang Yan, a reliable and capable bodyguard, protecting him, the man in the suit could only watch a beautiful woman with the potential to become a big star leave.

After the others left, the man in the suit sighed, his fevered mind gradually calming down. He thought that the beauty had a bodyguard following her, so she must be rich. Why would she want to suffer in the entertainment industry if she had money? It made sense. A beauty with such temperament couldn't have come from a very ordinary background.

Lin Anran was unaware of the complicated thoughts of the man in the suit. She was asking Lin Anhua, "Have you ever thought about trying to be a star?"

"Ah? Sister, why are you asking me that?" Lin Anhua looked at Lin Anran with a puzzled look on her face. "That person only wanted to convince you, sister. I just happened to be standing next to you and was brought along by chance. Besides, I also want to become Master Hao's apprentice. I think Master Hao is a little impressed by me. I have to keep working hard."

After Lin Anhua recovered completely, Lin Anran did not keep him there to recuperate, so he would go to see Master Hao every day. It happened that Guangming Hotel was recruiting dishwashers and vegetable washers, so he applied for the job.

"I know. You've said countless times that Master Hao praised you for washing the dishes so cleanly." Lin Anran raised a finger and shook it gently.

Lin Anhua touched his head and chuckled, "Sister, you forgot, Master Hao also praised me for washing vegetables well."

Lin Anran nodded seriously: "Okay, add it."

"Since you can persist so much, keep it up." Lin Anran encouraged him. It was good that Lin Anhua had a clear goal. This kid was still as sharp as ever.

Lin Anhua: "I should be able to become an apprentice soon. Then I can move into the dormitory provided by Guangming Hotel for employees. The hotel provides food, accommodation, and salary. Although the salary is lower than working in the electronics factory, I have more opportunities to eat meat. If I perform well as an apprentice, Master Hao will definitely consider taking me in as his apprentice."

Lin Anran looked at Lin Anhua. This guy was very reliable when he needed to be reliable. She didn't help, but Lin Anhua figured out what he wanted to do and executed it step by step, moving simply and persistently towards his goal of becoming a great chef.

She didn't mention whether he needed help, or whether she could pay him to hire a good chef to teach him. Lin Anhua was sure that Master Hao would not change.

"Is this the rental bookstore where you used to come and study?" Lin Anhua peeked in front of the store. "Is the rental bookstore open during the Lantern Festival?"

Lin Anran pointed at the cardboard at the entrance of the rental bookstore and said, "We'll be closing early today. It's almost time. Why don't you go in and take a look? I remember there seems to be a menu in the store."

Lin Anhua's eyes lit up instantly: "Where is it? I want to borrow it!"

Lin Anran recalled and gave the approximate location, and Lin Anhua walked in excitedly to look for the book.

"Teacher Xu, Teacher Zhou, Happy Lantern Festival." Lin Anran then walked in and chatted with the two shop owners.

Teacher Zhou nodded at Lin Anran, then buried his head in writing again. Teacher Xu smiled and asked Lin Anran and Zhang Yan to sit down.

"Xiao Yu said that the girl who came to the store with her is your sister?" Teacher Xu asked Lin Anran curiously.

Lin Anran nodded and smiled: "Yes."

Teacher Xu is not an outsider and has helped her a lot. She is also an experienced retired teacher. Lin Anran briefly talked about Lin Anli's learning situation.

Teacher Xu pondered for a moment and said, "Although your sister has been out of school for over six months, as long as she works hard and finds the right study methods, she'll eventually catch up. But Xiaolin, you said your sister has a weak foundation. Perhaps it would be better for her to start in her freshman year? A solid foundation will make it easier for her to move up. When school starts again after the New Year, she'll be in her sophomore year, and she'll have to study the second half of the semester with the sophomores. She only has a year and a half left, so time is running out."

Lin Anran seemed to be lost in thought. A year and a half was indeed a bit tight for Lin Anli. Two and a half years seemed like more time. "I'll discuss it with her."

She gave the choice to Lin Anli.

"Is Tang Rui not here today?" Lin Anran asked without seeing Tang Rui. Tang Rui is a permanent resident of the store and is rarely away.

"I don't know what he has been doing recently. He's so mysterious. Hey, Xiaolin, he's here." Teacher Xu is really helpless with his grandson. The child has grown up and the old man can no longer control him.

Tang Rui walked into the store, chatted with his grandparents for a while, then looked at Lin Anran with bright eyes: "Are you free today? I have something to tell you."

Lin Anran was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said she was free. Then Tang Rui invited her to go for a walk in the alley outside. There were more vendors selling second-hand books in the alley than when she first came. It was also because there was a lot of demand now, and smart people discovered this business opportunity and came in to make money.

"What do you want to say?" Lin Anran was curious. She used to come to the rental bookstore often and had a lot of contact with Tang Rui. The two were friends who could chat well. But after she became rich, she could spend money to buy herself a large number of books. One reason was that she wanted to read them, and the other was that the books she bought could fill the empty bookshelves in her study little by little. She had stuffed a lot of books into the bookshelves in her study, which made her feel satisfied. She could also borrow books from Zhou Heyuan's villa study at any time, so her demand for the rental bookstore gradually decreased. Not to mention Tang Rui, even the number of times she met Teacher Zhou and Teacher Xu had decreased a lot.

Tang Rui suddenly stopped and turned to face Lin Anran, his expression serious and solemn. He said, "I've decided to develop in Hong Kong. Lin Anran, I'd like to invite you to go with me to Hong Kong. Are you willing?"

Hong Kong again?

Lin Anran was stunned. She blinked, then shook her head firmly. She said clearly, "Thank you, Tang Rui, but I don't want to. I refuse."

After the words fell, both of them fell silent.

Lin Anran was very clear that Tang Rui had a crush on her, but Tang Rui never pointed it out, and she would not point it out for no reason. However, her attitude had always been very clear, leaving no room for ambiguity or misunderstanding.

"Haha, you really rejected me," Tang Rui was the first to laugh. He joked to himself, "Even though I knew you'd reject me, I still wanted to try. Isn't that silly?"

Lin Anran shook his head: "I'm not stupid, I'm very grateful, everyone's sincerity is the most precious."

Tang Rui grinned with relief. It felt bad to fall in love with an outstanding person but be rejected, but it wasn't bad either, because he knew that the person he liked was very good.

After talking it out, the atmosphere between the two of them was no longer as natural as before, but it was not awkward either, and they were still friends.

"Why did you suddenly decide to develop in Hong Kong?" Lin Anran felt very strange. Tang Rui had never revealed his intention in this regard before. She thought he was reviewing and writing a martial arts novel at the same time. What happened today was too sudden.

Tang Rui explained: "I have family and classmates in Hong Kong. My manuscript submitted to a magazine there was accepted, so I decided to go there and try my luck."

Lin Anran immediately understood, and she was happy for Tang Rui: "Congratulations on your manuscript being accepted. Also, I wish you a safe and smooth journey."

There is really no comparison between Shenzhen and Hong Kong now. The wage gap alone is jaw-dropping. Many people are scrambling to go to Hong Kong, and some even go so far as to sneak across and swim across.

The two didn't talk much, but before Tang Rui left, he said to Lin Anran: "If you change your mind, remember to contact me." He left Lin Anran his contact information and address.

Lin Anran folded the note in her hand several times and put it away, then looked up at Zhang Yan's face. Although there was nothing strange in Zhang Yan's expression, Lin Anran knew that she was curious, but she had no intention of explaining.

She suddenly asked, "Zhang Yan, have you ever been assigned to protect a Hong Kong boss in a security company before?"

Zhang Yan was a professional bodyguard after all. Although she was curious, she didn't chase her employer to ask about his privacy. She replied, "Yes, what's the matter, Ms. Lin?"

"Based on the salary standards in Hong Kong, if you go there to be a bodyguard, will you earn more than you do now?" Lin Anran touched his chin with a very curious expression.

Zhang Yan explained calmly, "I'm a bodyguard for a security company in Shenzhen. My salary is determined by the company. We provide insurance for all of our employees, and we also provide a basic monthly salary. We're guaranteed a stable income, and our personal development and prospects are guaranteed. We also have a reliable source of clients. If I were to work as a bodyguard in Hong Kong, none of these guarantees would apply. Miss Lin, you should know that Hong Kong is involved in ** and carries greater risks."

Lin Anran nodded repeatedly after hearing this. She raised her index finger and said, "Besides, Zhang Yan, the salaries of top bodyguards like you are not low either. Am I right?"

Zhang Yan's eyes lit up with a smile: "Yes."

Six hundred a day, eighteen thousand a month, this salary is indeed not low, and only rich women and rich men can afford it.

Lin Anran thought again that Zhang Yan was a soldier before. Zhang Yan was so skilled, she must have been a great man in the army. She could indeed enjoy more conveniences in the mainland. Once she went to Hong Kong, it would be like starting from scratch, which was not worth it.

Hong Kong is great, but not everyone is suitable to develop their career there, just like Lin Anran. She thinks the Shenzhen Stock Exchange is great, very good, with many opportunities, which is just right for a rich woman like her to work hard and become even richer, hehe.

"Sister, what did that gentleman say to you just now?" Lin Anhua was extremely curious. After borrowing the recipe, he came out to find his sister Lin Anran, but he saw a man talking to his sister. He was indeed not very smart, but he had a radar in his head, cough, and he keenly noticed that something was wrong, so he became alert.

"Nothing." Lin Anran said casually.

Lin Anhua was skeptical: "I don't believe it."

"Don't bother your brain. Your brain is asking you to read the recipe." Lin Anran patted his head.

As soon as he heard the recipe, Lin Anhua was successfully diverted.

Lin Anli and Lin Anhua walked in front, discussing the books they had borrowed. Yu Jing quietly took Lin Anran's hand and suddenly whispered, "Did Mr. Tang confess his feelings to you?"

Lin Anran: "... Let me see if your eyes are clairvoyant."