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“I did that to save you,” he replied matter–of–factly.
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“I believe that you are a sensible girl.” He looked her in the eye and said, “You didn’t shed a tear despite the situation you were put through earlier.”
“I’m… used to it.” Her shoulders shrugged slightly as his words hit her tender spot.
He slightly bent over and pushed back her fringe to have a better look at her, his lips curving into a gentle smile.
“You don’t have to be strong as a girl. A child who knows when to cry gets a candy.”
She silently pondered on his words.
She had always been a sensible girl from a young age. In fact, she was too strong–willed. She would rather bear the burden than complain about it.
However, the longer she had to bear, the heavier it got.
She pursed her lips and smiled. “Thank you. I understand what you mean now.”
“Hey! A girl like you should know when to take advantage of your assets.”
His eyes sparkled as an idea flashed through his mind. “It will be a pity if you merely become my assistant. With your assets, you are suited to acting. Huanyu has invested in a film called the “The Green Apple‘. There is a nationwide audition for the female lead role right now. Do you want to try auditioning for it?”
She became slightly hopeful because of his convincing words.
“This is an invitation letter. Tomorrow is the last day of the audition. I’ll be there, too.” He passed to her a compact and well–designed card.
This card, unlike a normal one, came with fine details, with gold trimmings and a lace clasp. This was a high–end, one–of–the–kind, invitation letter.
It was evident how much importance and admiration he had for her from this gesture.
From outside the glass window, one could see that it was raining.
Gu Xingze’s assistant hurried over and was surprised to find him speaking to a slender–looking
girl.
“Xingze, she is…”
“Oh!” The superstar was unsure of how to introduce Yun Shishi to the assistant.
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Yun Shishi was still tipsy from the alcohol, but she managed to give a polite reply. “How are you? My surname is Yun. I’m Yun Shishi!”
“Oh, Shishi. What a nice name,” the assistant praised with a smile.
The three chattered away as they walked toward the parking lot.
A Bentley was parked at the side of the road.
Yun Tianyou, who had been waiting for a while, finally saw his mother exit the place. He moved to get off the car to pick her up.
Li Hanlin stopped him quickly. “Director Yun, it’s raining heavily right now. I’ll go; you wait in the
car.”
“Oh, thanks.”
Li Hanlin smiled, took out an umbrella, and alighted from the car.
Gu Xingze’s nanny van was parked not far from the Bentley. As the three of them were about to Gu Xingze’s nanny van was parked not far from the Be get into the van, they saw a man in a smart–looking suit approaching them
“Miss Yun, I’m here to pick you up.”
Gu Xingze’s mind was full of questions as he eyed Li Hanlin and the extravagant car behind him.
This man looked prim and proper and should hold a high position, yet he spoke with extreme courteousness and gentleness to Yun Shishi.
Who is he? Is he really here to pick her up?
He had encountered such scenarios before.
In this industry, there were many actresses who might appear pure and innocent on the screen but actually had sugar daddies in reality.
Whether as an escort or giving sexual favors, they were willing to use any dirty means to move
ahead,
He had been in the show business for a decade, so he knew how dirty this industry was.
Those A–listed stars would normally have a few sugar daddies.
Actresses would rotate between a few paymasters like disposable merchandise.
Is this girl the same, too?
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Yun Shishi stared at this man whom she did not know.1
“Who are you?”
Li Hanlin’s smile did not falter. He came closer to her and whispered, “Master Yun is currently waiting in the car for you.”
Master Yun… Youyou?!
Her facial expression looked panicky and she quickly looked in the direction of the Bentley. Seeing Youyou leaning on the car window ledge, she broke into a sweet smile and waved her hand at him.
She felt better when she saw that he was fine.
“Mr. Gu – Mr. Gu Xingze, thank you! You don’t have to give me a lift. Be safe on your way home.” “Shishi, are you alright?” Gu Xingze was rather worried about her as he had no clue of this man’s identity.
Gu Xingze’s assistant was confused by his show of concern for the girl.
What happened to the heavenly king, Gu Xingze? During their many years in the entertainment industry, she had never seen this aloof king show even the slightest interest in any woman.
He was the kind of man who distanced himself from women. At one point, she even suspected his sexual orientation.
However, the way he spoke to this girl truly differed from how he usually treated women. Still, it could not be denied that no actresses in the show business could match this girl’s delicate. features and ethereal presence.
“I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.” She smiled and then hurriedly followed Li Hanlin to the parked
car.
Gu Xingze watched her walk off and smiled ruefully.
He seemed to have made a little gaffe today.
Perhaps, after seeing so many dirty tricks in this unscrupulous industry, he was emotionally moved by this pure- and Innocent–looking girl who was totally uncontaminated by the show business’s filth.
He had this irrational desire to protect her innocence,
He sighed softly, got into the nanny van, and drove away.
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Inside the Bentley, Yun Shishi was astounded by its lavish interior. Although she had seen this type of vehicle on TV too many a time, she had never had the privilege to sit inside one before.
“Youyou, why are you…”
Youyou thought for a while and knew that this was not the right time to tell her the truth.
He was afraid that his mother would be unable to accept the shocking truth.
In the past six years, he had always been her obedient, simple, and naïve son. She would not believe it if he confessed the truth now.
“Mommy, this is Uncle Li. He is the principal from my kindergarten.”
Li Hanlin was smart enough to catch on. “How are you, Miss Li. It’s a pleasure meeting you!” He was wearing a smile as he spoke, yet the eyes he used to gaze at her contained inscrutable emotions.
Oh, god, who is this young and beautiful girl? She looks so young, as if she were still in high
school.
Don’t tell me she saved the galaxy in her past life and was awarded this super genius son, Yun Tianyou?
How can I have a son like him?
If only she could tell me her secret formula, I would really put my all into researching and investigating how I could produce a prodigious son like Yun Tianyou!
He was nearly beating his chest in envy as he stared at the mother–son pair.
if he could have a son who was this understanding and loving…
Yun Shishi smiled when she heard the introduction. “Principal Li, how are you doing? I’ve been busy working. Thank you for taking care of my Youyou for the past two years.”
Li Hanlin’s mouth twitched slightly as he replied, “Oh, no, the honor is mine. Youyou is smart and always performs well in school.”
Principal? Can a principal truly afford such a car?
Yun Tianyou smiled and tried to change the topic. “Principal, thank you for sending me and my mommy home today.
“You are welcome. Li Hanlin instructed the chauffeur to drive off.
The Bentley started moving away from the roadside.
Unbeknown to the three, a Bugatti Veyron was closely shadowing them.
