Chapter 123 I Will Always Support You
"Auntie, where do you feel unwell? Should we go to the hospital to get it checked out?"
Pei Xingyu quickly and solicitously suggested, "Or should I have the old man's family doctor come and take a look at you?"
"No, really, I don't need it."
Zhong Wan quickly shook her head and refused.
"All right,"
Pei Xingyu hooked his arm around Zhong Yang's neck, and the two walked out of the room arm in arm.
He turned to look at Zhong Wan, who was standing inside the room, and said, "Then Aunt, you should rest well. The innermost room is your room. We are next door. Call us anytime if you need anything."
"OK."
Zhong Wan smiled and nodded in agreement. After watching them go into the next room, she closed the door.
The room was very soundproof; the moment the door closed, the room fell into complete silence.
Zhong Wan leaned against the door and looked around. The room was decorated in Lin Yan'an's usual simple and modern style, mainly in cool colors, but the details revealed its exquisiteness and considerable price.
The unfamiliar surroundings were filled with her familiar scents.
The two against each other eased the unfamiliarity and unease in her heart.
After being alone for a while, she felt instantly tired, coupled with a vague discomfort in her lower back and abdomen.
Zhong Wan didn't have time to think too much and walked in the direction Pei Xingyu indicated.
He even remembered to go to the restroom to take care of personal matters halfway through.
Then he went straight to the bedroom and sank into the soft bed.
She entered a light sleep almost immediately, but it wasn't a peaceful one. She could vaguely sense movement outside, yet struggled to break free.
Slowly, without realizing when, he completely lost consciousness.
When she woke up again, Zhong Wan was still a little dazed by the pitch-black surroundings.
Especially when you look out through that big window and see the sky full of morning stars,
Zhong Wan yawned, reached for her phone, glanced at the time, and then...
That's when it finally dawned on me.
She actually slept until 3:30 in the morning?!
That's really something, nothing else compares.
Zhong Wan turned on her phone's built-in flashlight, got up in the dark, and went to the bathroom.
Only after I came out did I feel like replying to those unread messages.
There were her mother's, Zhong Yang's, and his.
I thought no one would reply to my message in the middle of the night, but there was actually a surprise.
Lin Yan'an called back the video call almost the instant he received her message.
Zhong Wan was taken aback when she saw this, and quickly answered, "Hello, Lin Yan'an?"
"Um."
Looking at the completely dark screen, Lin Yan'an asked in confusion, "Just woke up? Why aren't the lights on?"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan looked around and smiled helplessly, "Still haven't found it..."
Lin Yan'an never expected this answer. After realizing it, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Lin Yan'an!"
Zhong Wan couldn't help but scold him.
"Um."
Lin Yan'an cleared his throat, then smiled and turned on the lights in his house using voice commands.
"alright,"
The moment the light was turned on, Zhong Wan instinctively closed her eyes tightly.
Lin Yan'an was taken aback when she saw this, and a hint of apology flashed in her eyes: "Sorry, I forgot to remind you first."
"fine,"
Zhong Wan shook her head, slowly adjusting to the light: "Just be more careful next time."
"good."
Lin Yan'an nodded in agreement. Looking at her familiar face and her still somewhat pale complexion, and remembering the message Pei Xingyu had sent, he quickly asked with concern, "How are you now? Are you feeling better?"
"I feel much better after a nap."
As soon as Zhong Wan finished speaking, her stomach started growling.
She looked at Lin Yan'an, her lips trembling with a hint of grievance, and said, "I'm just so hungry."
"Lin Yan'an, do you have anything to eat in your kitchen?"
"Yes, I had Uncle Zhao come and buy some yesterday."
As Lin Yan'an spoke, he pointed out the way to her: "A new snack cabinet has been added next to the refrigerator. See what you want to eat? But you'll have to prepare it yourself."
"It's okay, I can manage with just one bite, they're easy to feed."
Zhong Wan spoke casually, chatting with him while curiously examining the house closely.
"Your house is quite big."
"To correct you, Mrs. Lin is our family."
"hey-hey."
Zhong Wan nodded with a smile: "Very good, Mr. Lin's attitude is good."
Is there a reward?
"Hmm, we'll talk about it when you get back."
"good."
Lin Yan'an's voice was full of affection, and even through the screen, Zhong Wanguang couldn't help but feel her heart race just looking at his smile.
She quickly looked away from her phone: "It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an glanced at the documents beside him, sighed softly, and said with a hint of weariness in his voice, "Still busy. I need to prepare the documents as soon as possible and appease the investors."
Facing Zhong Wan, Lin Yan'an held nothing back and completely let down his guard.
He raised a hand to rub his temples, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of weariness and melancholy: "Although their investment isn't much, and we can make up for it if they do withdraw, I'm just afraid..."
Lin Yan paused, then his tone turned serious: "The industry is only so big. The news of the production being suspended can't be kept secret from people, let alone from those within the industry. If they withdraw their investment, it might really shake morale and cause unnecessary speculation and trouble. Besides, good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast."
"Once word gets out that the cash flow is in trouble, subsequent releases and film scheduling may be affected."
He tapped his fingers unconsciously on the table and continued, "So it's best to keep them calm and let everyone finish filming. After all, I'm still very optimistic about the market prospects of this drama."
Zhong Wan listened quietly. Although she didn't understand these things either, she understood his concerns.
It's not just about money; it's also about people's hearts, reputation, and timing.
"Um,"
Zhong Wan nodded, her voice gentle as she reassured her, "As for the money, five million was recently deposited into the card I gave you. You can use it whenever you need it."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "If you need me, I can come over anytime."
"Captain Ding... should have noticed my unusual behavior as well."
“If you need it, we can try to contact him to see if we can get official endorsement.”
Her voice trailed off, clearly indicating some trepidation about the suggestion itself.
Lin Yan'an was taken aback at first, then chuckled. The frustration he felt from his official duties instantly dissipated. Although he couldn't see Zhong Wan's expression in the video, he could almost picture her deep in thought, and even her slightly embarrassed expression made him want to laugh.
His wife, who usually hates trouble, actually had the idea of "turning herself in" in order to appease him.
Lin Yan'an felt warm inside, and finally couldn't help but smile and say, "It's enough that my wife has such a thoughtful gesture."
“I know you hate trouble, there’s no need to make things difficult for yourself over something like this.”
At this point, Lin Yan'an paused slightly, then said seriously, "I still hope that you can think about yourself, do whatever you want, and do whatever makes you comfortable."
"Of course, if you've decided to contact the authorities, I'll always support you."
"If needed, I can help you contact the authorities through your grandfather's connections, which would be a safer approach."
Hearing this, Zhong Wan felt a warmth in her heart. She sat down and looked at Lin Yan'an in the video, asking curiously, "What's your relationship with Grandpa?"
“They are all Grandpa’s comrades-in-arms. I’ll take you to see them when I get back.”
"Uh-huh."
Seeing Zhong Wan nod obediently, Lin Yan'an changed the subject and asked curiously, "So now, Mrs. Lin, can you explain what big deal you've closed behind my back?"
"So many extra cards suddenly appeared in the card? And Captain Ding noticed it?"
"Um?"
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