Chapter 221 Birthday? I completely forgot! The gift is me, are you satisfied?

Jin Liu was already annoyed, and seeing Lu Wanyue with tears streaming down her face only made him more annoyed.

He kicked Lu Wanyue away, and Lu Wanyue was in so much pain that she fell to the ground and almost couldn't get up.

If the housekeeper hadn't rushed over and helped her up, it would have taken her quite a while to straighten her back.

She sat down timidly on the sofa, too afraid to bother Jin Liu any further.

Jin Liu held his phone, replying to messages from time to time.

After a while, as if he had just noticed Lu Wanyue, he glanced at her with the same look he would give a pet, and said, "Some important people are coming over later. Have Lu Lian'er come along and serve them well, understand?"

"I understand, I understand." Lu Wanyue nodded hurriedly, "Sixth Master... if I perform well..."

"It'll benefit you!" Jin Liu has connections everywhere, so his information network is naturally extensive.

He already knew about the mess that stupid woman Lu Wanyue made at the LX brand jewelry exhibition.

He stood up and, with a snap, unbuckled his belt from above.

A foul, fishy smell filled Lu Wanyue's nostrils. He coldly ordered, "It's just an ambassador? Tonight, give me your all and I'll get you a few other brand ambassadorships tomorrow."

"Look at you, you pathetic loser!" Jin Liu grabbed the back of her head and forced her to open her mouth wide.

...

Xia Mian's new short drama "Best Friends Travel Together" will start filming soon. The production cycle is fast, which is one of the advantages of short dramas.

The script was written quickly, the filming was done quickly, and the production cycle was also very fast.

All I want is speed and enjoyment!

The audience watches it very quickly!

Zhao Baoqi was acting for the first time and was completely lost.

Fortunately, the production team and director were all from Xia Mian's own company.

She also knew that Zhao Baoqi had shares in the company and was good friends with Xia Mianjiang and Ruoqin.

The director was also willing to patiently guide her, teaching her how to find the camera and how to position herself.

After a day of filming, Zhao Baoqi felt dizzy and lightheaded, and his legs were trembling with exhaustion.

"I used to think that actors shouldn't be paid so much, but now I think... this is really not a job for humans!"

She sat in the passenger seat of Xia Mian's Ferrari, complaining listlessly.

I'm so tired!

Especially since she's a stepmother, she has to act out a fight with the neighbor, and she also has to act out a fight with the aunt who plays her mother-in-law. That aunt is such a drama queen!

He sat there slapping his thighs and rolling around on the ground.

Zhao Baoqi was stunned! This acting is truly amazing!

She's still a bit too inexperienced.

Furthermore, she had several scenes that required multiple takes before they were finally approved.

She felt so embarrassed and ashamed for slowing down the entire production!

“You only have two days of scenes to film, and that’s it after that.” Xia Mian reassured her with a smile as she drove. “Don’t worry, I saw that the effect was quite good. You were originally a modern person who transmigrated into a historical novel, so it’s understandable that you’re naive and clumsy.”

Zhao Baoqi's advantage lies in the fact that there is no trace of acting, because she simply doesn't know how to act.

"Okay..." Zhao Baoqi was comforted by her best friend.

She exclaimed, "Qinqin is truly amazing! Her tears come so easily... She's a natural actress! Why wasn't she more famous before? She's beautiful and a great actress."

"Yeah, she used to work for Xia's Entertainment, no wonder she's never been famous!" Xia Mian sneered. "Don't you know what those three idiots from the Xia family are?"

"No wonder!" Zhao Baoqi immediately spoke up for Jiang Ruoqin, "This has really ruined Ruoqin's promising career!"

It was already late at night when they returned to the Fu family home.

Grandma Fu was already asleep; the living room was quiet with the lights on.

Xia Mian said goodnight to Zhao Baoqi and then opened the door to her bedroom.

The moment she pushed open the door, the dark bedroom suddenly lit up with a row of colorful lights that spread from the corner of the wall to the entire room, like a dragon leaping out of the darkness!

She was startled. Before she could turn on the light, she saw a tall and imposing figure in the darkness.

The man brought a delicate little cake to her.

"Happy birthday."

A hoarse voice, as melodious as a cello, rang out. Xia Mian was taken aback. "Is today my birthday?"

She's been so busy lately that she completely forgot.

She never expected that Fu Yanshen would celebrate her birthday!

The candles on the birthday cake flickered, and the man spoke softly, "Make a wish and blow out the candles."

Without thinking, Xia Mian closed her eyes, made a wish, and then blew out the candles.

In that instant, the bedroom light was turned on, and she was shocked to discover that not only Fu Yanshen, but also the twins, Old Mrs. Fu… the housekeeper, and the housekeeper…

Even Fu Yubai and his wife, as well as Shen Yingshuang, were there.

Xia Mian looked at the Fu family members gathered in her bedroom and felt a moment of emotion; her nose even tingled with tears.

"What...what are you all doing...why are you all here...?"

Everyone spontaneously clapped and sang "Happy Birthday".

Even Zhao Baoqi pushed open the door and walked in, holding an exquisite gift box in her hands. "Happy birthday, my best friend!"

Xia Mian was truly moved!

She received so many gifts that she was overwhelmed; everyone had prepared birthday presents for her.

"Happy 19th birthday!" Shen Yingshuang hugged Xia Mian. "My Mianmian, you've grown another year older!"

"Mom, it's so late, and you're still here. You weren't waiting for me to come back, were you?" Xia Mian looked at her mother, feeling somewhat incredulous.

"We wanted to give you a surprise!" Shen Yingshuang was quite happy. She had been lying in the hospital and had missed several of her daughter's birthdays.

Now that she has recovered and been discharged from the hospital, she is able to celebrate her daughter's birthday with her; it is a blessing from heaven.

Fu Yanshen gracefully cut the cake into small pieces by hand. After everyone tasted a piece, they dispersed.

The night was dark and cold, but Shen Yingshuang did not leave the Fu family and chose to rest in a guest room.

The once bustling bedroom was now empty except for Xia Mian and Fu Yanshen.

Xia Mian stared at the tall man in front of her with bright eyes. Surprisingly, he was wearing a burgundy shirt, and the top two buttons were not fastened!

Xia Mian raised an eyebrow.

Don't you usually wear black and white?

"Today is Mianmian's birthday, a joyous occasion, so she should wear red." The man leaned down slightly, his handsome face close to her eyes, a hint of tenderness in his lips.

Suddenly, the man's open collar came into view, revealing his strong muscles hidden beneath the shirt!

Xia Mian swallowed hard. This... this was clearly a test of her willpower!

The man's warm, large hand gently stroked the back of her head, pressing her petite body against his chest.

Her nostrils were filled with the man's cold and seductive aura.