Chapter 170 Peace [VIP]
Chapter Summary: No rush, there's still a year left.
He Zhiyue was taken aback, then nodded.
“For the past five months, I haven’t been back to Donghua Mansion, but I’ve instructed Luke to go there regularly to water the cactus.”
Then Mu Zhi asked, "What message did you send me last time? Why did you delete it?"
He Zhiyue was a little confused. Mu Zhi had never talked to him about... their private conversations before.
He looked at Mu Zhi, who was sitting quietly on the hospital bed. She met his gaze openly without looking away.
There seemed to be a tiny reflection of him in her eyes.
My heart, which was a little leaky just now, feels like it's been soaked in honey again.
A look of joy appeared in He Zhiyue's eyes, and a beautiful smile curved her lips.
He stared intently at Mu Zhi, "I know you're going to N country to film with the crew in November. I also have a scheduled trip abroad in November, just a 3-hour flight from N country."
I sent you a message then, wanting to tell you that I would come to see you.
He Zhiyue touched his nose as he said this: "After sending you the message, I was afraid you wouldn't want me to come, and I also wanted to give you a surprise, so I retracted the message."
He will be staying abroad for a week on this trip.
The original plan was to finish up my work in a couple of days and then come to Z country to see Mu Zhi.
Mu Zhi was injured and hospitalized while filming, which disrupted their plans.
He Zhiyue postponed his business meeting with the client until tomorrow afternoon. His quick arrival was not due to a message from Ji Binghe or Lu Ke.
Mu Zhi brought an extra bodyguard with her on this trip abroad. That bodyguard was specially found by He Zhiyue; he was a mercenary who had worked in N country and was arranged to be by Mu Zhi's side through Ji Binghe.
The bodyguard texted He Zhiyue immediately after Mu Zhi was bitten by the spider, but carelessly forgot to send the hospital address, and his phone was dead and turned off.
After He Zhiyue boarded the plane, she did not receive a reply from her bodyguard for a long time, so she had to ask Luke for help.
After getting off the plane, He Zhiyue received the hospital address from Lu Ke and took a taxi straight to the hospital...
After listening, Mu Zhi softly said "Oh".
He Zhiyue's gaze was too intense, so she turned her head to look at the things on the bedside table.
Before she could speak, He Zhiyue followed her gaze to the food box on the bedside table.
"You haven't had dinner, how about some porridge?"
Mu Zhi also felt a little hungry at this moment, and nodded.
He Zhiyue told Mu Zhi not to move. He stood up and neatly set up the small dining table. Then he took out a small bowl of porridge that was warming in the insulated food container, placed it on the table, unwrapped the spoon, and handed the spoon to Mu Zhi.
Seeing how skilled he was in his movements, Mu Zhi guessed that it was probably because he had often taken care of He Zhiyue's mother at her bedside during her illness.
As Mu Zhi ate her porridge, she noticed his gaze fixed on her, which made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
He started a conversation by asking He Zhiyue: "Have you been very busy these past few months? How's things going at the He Group?"
She didn't mention He Hongshuo, knowing that He Zhiyue had no feelings for this biological father, or even any affection for him.
He Zhiyue didn't hide anything from Mu Zhi, but since they were alone together, he didn't want to bring up those things.
I only spoke briefly.
He Zhiyue was able to fight against Dong Jingwan and her son while He Hongshuo was in a coma only because of the 5% equity in the He Group left to him by his mother, He Shuhui.
He Hongshuo is getting old, and his recovery after waking up from his serious injuries will take a long time. He has handed over all the affairs of the He Group to He Zhiyue. However, He Zhiyue holds shares and has He Hongshuo's strong support, but she also has to rely on her own abilities to persuade the board of directors...
"My mother raised me alone. Besides investing in real estate and running an investment company, she also co-founded an internet company with some classmates while I was in university..."
In addition, they also successfully established Lanxing Media.
He Zhiyue is not a business novice; he has some skills. However, the He Group is too large, and it will take him time to truly manage the company like He Hongshuo.
At the end of her speech, He Zhiyue changed the subject.
"For the past few months, I have been hoping to receive a message of concern from Teacher Mu, even just a few words, but not a single word."
His tone was very aggrieved, like a puppy begging for a pat on the head.
Mu Zhi, who had just finished drinking her porridge, silently put down her bowl.
As soon as she looked up, He Zhiyue handed her a tissue.
"Thank you." She tore off two tissues and wiped her mouth.
Mu Zhicheng received a lot of care from He Zhiyue. During the two months she was not on set, if she saw He Zhiyue, she would ask him a few words of concern.
She felt that sending messages to express concern was too superficial and a bit too polite, thinking that he was too busy to read them at the time.
Once He Hongshuo wakes up, the situation in this power struggle within the wealthy family will become clear, and there will be no need to issue further statements.
Seeing Mu Zhi's serious expression, He Zhiyue suppressed her grievance and said to Mu Zhi with a serious face, "Just kidding."
"Teacher Mu liked my grandfather's Weibo post and stood up to refute the rumors about his job change. I am very grateful."
Mu Zhi: "...I didn't do it for you."
"I know that Teacher Mu's liking and support of my grandfather's Weibo post means you know the general truth of the story, and it was out of friendship as a colleague; it was to clarify the rumors about changing jobs, because the rumors would cause you trouble."
He said this, but the corners of his mouth kept turning up.
Mu Zhi watched as He Zhiyue naturally put away the bowl and spoon she had used to finish her porridge, placed them on the bedside table, and then wiped the dining table clean with a tissue and put it away.
If anyone else did this, she would get out of bed and stop them.
But Mu Zhi was surprised to find that she did not resist He Zhiyue doing these things for her, and was becoming more and more used to or indulged his kindness towards her.
He was always there for her during her most vulnerable moments.
Mu Zhi thought to herself: Have I developed a sense of dependence on He Zhiyue?
This time, while abroad, the two met again after almost half a year. She felt happier about He Zhiyue's appearance than before.
But now...
Mu Zhigang just opened her mouth: "I..."
He Zhiyue interrupted Mu Zhi with a smile: "No rush, there's still a year left."
"Next year, Professor Mu is expected to have three films released. I believe it will be a fruitful year and also a particularly busy one. I look forward to seeing Professor Mu reach even greater heights."
"I will ask Teacher Mu for an answer again a year later."
Mu Zhi looked at He Zhiyue and said softly, "Okay."
The next day, at 6 a.m.
Mu Zhi woke up very early because she slept too much yesterday.
She heard a slight noise coming from the sofa at the foot of the bed; it was He Zhiyue getting up.
Last night, Mu Zhi made He Zhiyue sit on the sofa. She told him to sit or lie down, but not sit on the bed, because she wouldn't be able to sleep.
He Zhiyue obediently followed orders.
Mu Zhi thought that He Zhiyue had made a special trip to Z country to see her, and since she had to rush to the airport so early, she should say goodbye to him.
He then sat up in bed.
He Zhiyue, who was putting on her coat, paused and said in a low voice, "Sorry, I woke you up."
"No, I couldn't sleep, and I just woke up."
What time is your flight?
"7:30."
Have a safe journey.
He Zhiyue raised his hand and glanced at his watch. "I'll wait a little longer."
He wanted to ask Mu Zhi what she wanted to eat so he could order takeout, but then he remembered that this was abroad, and there was no takeout available at this time, and not many shops were open yet.
Mu Zhi wondered what He Zhiyue was waiting for, and the next second there was a knock on the door.
Minmin and her bodyguard Ah Hu came in, and the other bodyguard who had been guarding outside the ward went back to the hotel to rest.
Minmin greeted the boss and immediately went to Muzhi's bedside.
"Sister Zhizhi, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling better?"
Mu Zhi smiled at Minmin and said, "I'm fine. The wound on the back of my hand should have scabbed over by now."
Minmin felt much more at ease seeing that Muzhi's complexion had indeed improved.
He Zhiyue dropped everything and flew over; she had an important business deal to discuss that afternoon. Mu Zhi's staff had already arrived.
He had to rush to the airport.
Before leaving, He Zhiyue reached into her pocket for her mask and suddenly remembered something important.
He Zhiyue walked towards Mu Zhi.
When Minmin realized that her boss wanted to say goodbye to Muzhi and had something to say, she tactfully pulled her bodyguard, Ah Hu, outside to wait.
"Teacher Mu, I have a gift for you."
He Zhiyue came to Mu Zhi's bedside, took out a small black velvet box from his pocket, opened it, and took out a jade safety buckle tied with a black cord.
"Shall I put it on for you?" He leaned forward to put it on Mu Zhi.
Mu Zhi glanced at the safety amulet in He Zhiyue's hand. It was emerald green, like a pool of clear water, with a shimmering, glistening sheen on its surface.
It looks very valuable.
Mu Zhi raised her hand to stop him; she couldn't accept it. He Zhiyue's warm breath was close to her ear. "It's for your safety. If you don't like it, you can return it to me after you return to China safely."
Mu Zhi's hand paused, and He Zhiyue took the opportunity to quickly put the safety buckle on Mu Zhi's wrist before taking two steps back to stand still.
With a satisfied look on his face, he said goodbye to Mu Zhi: "Take care of yourself, see you when we get back to China."
Afraid that Mu Zhi would take off the safety buckle and return it to her, He Zhiyue took out a black mask from her pocket, put it on, and then left Mu Zhi with a hurried back view before opening the door and walking out of the ward.
Minmin, who was waiting outside the door, saw her boss come out of the ward. His gentle demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by a cold and distant air. He gave her and Ah Hu a faint nod and strode away with his long legs.
Bodyguard Ah Hu was waiting outside.
Minmin walked back into the ward and saw Muzhi looking down at the jade safety buckle around her neck with a helpless expression.
I instantly realized that the boss had just given it to me.
"Sister Zhizhi, the peace buckle symbolizes peace and good fortune, so please accept it happily and let it protect you during your filming abroad."
"If you feel you owe your boss a favor, how about picking out a return gift for him when you go back to China?"
Mu Zhi thought about returning the safety amulet to He Zhiyue after returning to China. Following Minmin's suggestion, she wondered if she should give him a gift in return. She seemed to be deep in thought.
"Sister Zhizhi, the boss is actually quite thoughtful."
Mu Zhi:?
Minmin pointed to the black cord of the safety buckle: "This safety buckle must be expensive. The shopkeeper chose a regular black cord and didn't choose any other chain to match it."
Is it because of security concerns in Country Z? It's winter now, so wearing it only shows the black cord, which is more discreet and less likely to attract thieves.
Mu Zhi looked at Minmin with a puzzled expression: "Are you speaking up for him?"
Minmin laughed it off, saying, "I was just... telling the truth."
She thought to herself: She's trying to help her boss out.
Previously, Minmin's idea was that the boss should not disturb Muzhi's business.
Now, the boss... will soon become the former boss. No, that's not right. Even though He Zhiyue no longer personally manages Lanxing Media, he is still the most influential big boss.
In any case, over the past two years, He Zhiyue has always put Mu Zhi first. Minmin has seen all of this, and even as an outsider, she can feel the boss's genuine feelings for Mu Zhi. He's really a good person.
Minmin hopes that someone can truly enter Muzhi's heart so that Muzhi won't feel lonely when she returns to a normal life after filming.
Every New Year, I'm no longer alone.
That morning.
After the doctor came to work, he examined Mu Zhi's hand injury and confirmed that everything was fine, so she could be discharged from the hospital.
After leaving the hospital, Mu Zhi and her group planned to go directly to the film set, but Director Tang Yan told Mu Zhi to rest for another day.
Mu Zhi is fine now and doesn't want to delay the filming schedule any further.
After discussing it, Director Tang Yan had no choice but to ask Mu Zhi to come over in the afternoon.
Mu Zhi went back to the hotel, took a shower, rested for a while, and then took a car with her team to the filming location.
Returning to this grassland, Mu Zhi, still somewhat apprehensive after being bitten by a poisonous spider, was afraid of accidentally stepping into a spider's nest.
As soon as I got out of the car, I smelled a strong odor of insecticide in the air.
Upon arriving at the film set, the crew members all came forward to inquire about Mu Zhi's hand injury.
Mu Zhi learned from the crew that her being bitten had served as a wake-up call for the crew, and in the past two days, dedicated personnel had sprayed insecticide/repellent on the set multiple times to strengthen protection against poisonous insects.
So everyone can focus on filming...
In late November, the movie "Escape from the Game" received good news that it had passed censorship.
In early December, Mu Zhi's filming in Country Z was nearing completion.
Mu Zhi received an overseas call from her agent.
"The movie 'Escape from the Game' is officially scheduled to be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The release date announcement will be held on December 21st. You just finished filming and returned to China, so you can make it in time."
"Zhizhi, I'll come pick you up when you come back to China."
"good."
On December 16th, Mu Zhi finished filming her scenes in the movie "Safe Evacuation". One-third of the main force that came to China had already returned home.
Director Tang Yan and Zhou Zilong, among others, will stay for another half month, filming until the end of December.
On December 17th, after a flight of more than ten hours, Mu Zhi and her group finally arrived at Beicheng International Airport and returned to China.
[Author's Note]
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