Upon learning that Jian Yan might need money, Yuan Mu offered to help, saying he had savings. This money was originally intended for him and his girlfriend to buy a house.
Jian Yan, with her own built-in filter, only heard the words "girlfriend." She didn't want to borrow money; she was just unguarded in front of him, speaking her mind freely. "No need, I can handle it. The equipment is secondary; the most important thing is the person filming."
Yuan Mu placed his hand on Jian Yan's upper body; his palm was rough but firm. "Xiao Yan, don't be so formal with me. I'm more than happy to be able to help you. Actually, if you're not too demanding about professional videography, I could give it a try. You know I carry a camera with me every day, and a video camera is pretty much the same. If the magazine has any extras, I can borrow them. As for video editing, I can handle that too."
Jian Yan's eyes lit up.
Having connections really makes things easier.
Things that seemed difficult to her were easily solved by Yuan Mu; he was truly an all-rounder. "But you're so busy with work all the time."
Jian Yan couldn't bear to see him go through so much hardship for her sake.
"Doing what you love and being with the people you love makes it all worthwhile." Yuan Mu then served Jian Yan some food. "Eat quickly, or it will get cold and won't taste good. I have time on the weekend, but if you're in a hurry, I can come tonight too."
Jian Yan lowered her eyes, sniffed, and felt a warmth in her chest.
Xue Qiandai's message came in.
"I'm not going home today. You take Senior Yuan home instead. Good luck! Eve's apple is beckoning!"
Jian Yan's face turned half red. She timidly raised her eyes and whispered, "Senior Yuan, could you... take me home later? Dai Dai isn't here today."
The volume of his voice kept decreasing, and it was almost stuck in his throat.
Yuan Mu understood what she meant and tightened his grip on her hand slightly. "Okay."
The restaurant was busier than usual, and a couple arrived, led by a waiter.
Jin Heng and Hua Se.
Coincidentally, they sat down diagonally opposite Jian Yan and Yuan Mu, separated by a row of tables.
Jian Yan and Jin Heng stood back to back, while Hua Se and Yuan Mu faced each other.
Hua Se glanced in Yuan Mu's direction, then lowered her head and picked up the waiter's menu.
"Did you ask me to come here because you have something to say?" Jin Heng asked, his tone as distant as ever.
Hua Se quickly finished taking the order. "Let's serve the food first. Ah Heng, I've come to see you today with the sincerity of my father and myself. First, the Hua family can increase its investment in 'Delicious a Little Bit' at any time, as long as you accept."
Jin Heng's eyes flickered slightly.
Their relationship had no other bond or connection besides money, yet she was still willing to continue investing in it.
Hua Se continued, "Secondly, Aheng, I want to sincerely apologize to you. I care about you too much! I know that you have the Jin family business in your heart, and your ambitions only need to leave a little room for me. My father told me before that we should walk together well, and the dowry he prepared for me is shares of the Hua family business."
The moment the word "shares" left his lips, Jin Heng abruptly looked directly into Hua Se's eyes. He wanted to see the truth, like parting the reflection of the moon in the water or the flowers in the mist.
He never expected that Hua Se would go to such lengths for him.
"Serse, you don't have to do this."
"I'm willing. I'm willing to do anything for you."
Hua Se was in tears, seemingly filled with endless sorrow, but she still forced a strong smile. "Aheng, give me a chance, let bygones be bygones, okay? You don't know, if you smile at me and say a few gentle words, I can smile like an idiot for days."
Jin Heng handed her a tissue, "Silly girl, don't cry."
Hua Se didn't take it, and instead moved her face even closer to the ground. The implication was, "You need to wipe it for me."
Jin Heng awkwardly wiped her face haphazardly.
Hua Se burst into laughter through her tears. "Is my makeup ruined? I look like a big cat covered in graffiti, will you leave me?"
There was no big tabby cat, only a face that was always perfectly groomed and had exquisite features. He chimed in, "Little tabby cat."
It's just a difference of one word, but the meanings are completely different between the lines.
The dishes had been served, but Hua Se stood up. "Aheng, wait for me a moment, I'm going to touch up my makeup."
Jin Heng really wanted to say, "Your makeup is beautiful." But aren't all women like this, always so fussy and bothersome?
Women dress to please themselves.
Yuan Mu, sitting opposite Hua Se, witnessed everything. He didn't want to look, yet he couldn't help but look, his heart pounding with anxiety.
"Senior, what are you looking at?" The observant Jian Yan noticed his unusual behavior.
"It's alright." Yuan Mu smiled and patted her affectionately. "I'll pay the bill and then take you home."
After paying the bill, Yuan Mu headed to the restroom.
The lighting here was rather dim, with the men's and women's restrooms side by side, and a large pot of potted green plants at the exit. Yuan Mu saw Hua Se coming out. The two brushed past each other, then both stopped in their tracks.
"He made you cry?" This was Yuan Mu, his tone filled with concern.
"You and your girlfriend are so loving!" This was Hua Se, her voice laced with jealousy.
"It's none of your business. It's just boyfriends and girlfriends arguing. What's the big deal?" Hua Se stubbornly retorted.
“It really has nothing to do with me; I was just meddling.” He walked inside.
Hua Se quickly glanced around to make sure no one was there, then turned and grabbed his arm, her eyes sparkling with charm, "I'm very happy that you care about me."
"Miss Hua, please have some self-respect." After saying that, Yuan Mu went into the bathroom. As he flushed the toilet, he looked back, but Hua Se was nowhere to be seen at the door.
*
Huo Yunchao arrived at Lightyear Coffee at 7:30.
"Mr. Huo, you're here!" It was Lan Shan who greeted him. "Dai Dai is in the workroom."
You Duoduo has finished get off work, but the other two baristas are still there.
"You guys are busy, I'll go find her myself!"
Two baristas, watching Huo Yunchao's retreating figure, couldn't help but gossip: "A blue-chip stock like President Huo, who is young, handsome, and rich, is almost extinct, isn't he?"
Another person seconded, "Yes, so Daisy is the one who saved the galaxy."
Huo Yunchao gently pushed open the door. It wasn't locked. The workspace wasn't large, just enough for two tables and a passageway, and everything was clearly visible. Xue Qiandai was watching a video on her computer. He slowed his breathing and waited quietly behind her.
Xue Qiandai watches only excellent commercials that have won international awards, both domestic and international.
She stared at it for half an hour, and then she started typing seriously.
The outline, tone, plot setting, and costume introduction of the short film.
She had been writing for an unknown amount of time when her stomach started growling. She stretched, picked up her phone from the table, and glanced at the time.
9 PM.
"Ugh, what's wrong with this Huo beauty? She made an appointment with me, but she still hasn't shown up. Humph, Dai Dai has a temper too."
She muttered to herself and dialed Huo Meiren's number, intending to confront her.
Unexpectedly, the bell rang behind me.
Xue Qiandai suddenly stood up, turned around, and fell into a warm embrace.
"Miss Dai Dai, you have a temper. I arrived a long time ago. Seeing how focused you were, I didn't want to disturb you."
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