Han Muzi and Yan exchanged glances upon hearing the man’s suggestion.
When Yan was about to nod, Han Muzi stopped her. Then, she smiled and said softly, “I’m so sorry. I don’t have time to take any orders right now.”
“If that’s the case, do you mind leaving your business card? I will contact you when you are available.”
Since he knew his manners, Han Muzi couldn’t reject him. She shot a glance at Yan, who immediately took out her business card and handed it to him. “Assistant Director, I am Shelly’s assistant. My name is Yan.”
“Thank you for your card. Are you leaving?”
“Yes.”
After bidding farewell to the assistant director, Han Muzi and Yan walked out of the filming set. To their surprise the taxi driver was still there. When he saw the two of them, he even waved and greeted them.
Han Muzi froze for a while before walking up to him with Yan.
“Mister, you haven’t left yet?”
“Hey there! I’m just waiting here to see if any actors are leaving so that I can take them. I didn’t expect you to come out in such a short time.”
Han Muzi thought for a while and said, “We are going back. If it’s convenient for you, can you give us another ride, please?”
“Absolutely!”
With that, both of them got into the car, and Yan immediately hugged Han Muzi’s arm. “Alas, there goes the business for today. I can tell that I am missing a large chunk of money for my year-end bonus. That woman is just too arrogant. All the celebrities we saw on screen are always gentle and polite, but I didn’t expect them to be this arrogant in private. Isn’t she afraid that we will expose her true character?”
Han Muzi glanced at her. “Go ahead and try. We’ll see whether her fans believe in you or their idol. You are considered lucky if you don’t die from their vicious attacks.”
Hearing that, Yan said angrily, “Oh, what a world that prioritizes good looks! It’s so disappointing! But the assistant director’s suggestion is quite good too. Maybe you should be an actress. Your beauty can definitely shine through the entertainment industry and rise to be a more successful celebrity than her. We’ll see if she still has the guts to be so arrogant by then.”
Han Muzi hesitated before replying, “Thanks, but no thanks. I’m too old for this ordeal. I’ll leave this feat to you.”
Yan retorted, “Do you think I don’t want to? Too bad, I don’t have your good looks.”
With that, she crossed her arms as she continued to complain, “Comparisons are odious! Look at you—you are both smart and beautiful! What a shame I don’t have either of those. If I do, I don’t have to work as your assistant anymore.”
“Do you feel sorry for being my assistant?” Han Muzi glanced at her.
Yan felt a chill run down her spine before responding with a dry smile, “Not at all. It’s absolutely wonderful. You know, I think the assistant director will not give up easily. He wouldn’t have asked for your business card if he did. Say, it’s not bad to be an actress if you can’t be a designer in the future.”
Han Muzi replied, “It’s never going to happen.”
“Why?”
“Look at those actors and actresses—they are so young! I am a decade older than them. If I enter the show business at this age, I will be mocked by everyone!”
Yan said, “Indeed, you are an old woman in your thirties, but you can deceive the public with your look! I know many people in the entertainment industry lie about their age. You can tell everyone that you are young.”
“Don’t even think about it. If you want to be an actress, you can go to the assistant director and recommend yourself.”
Yan immediately tugged Han Muzi’s arm and shook her head vigorously.
“Nope! I don’t want to enter this chaotic entertainment industry, and I will never sacrifice myself for any script! With that said, I definitely won’t enter the entertainment industry!” Yan announced solemnly.
Han Muzi pushed her away and asked, “You don’t want to do it yourself, yet you persuade me to do so?”
“That’s different. You are so good looking, and someone wants you there. On top of that, once you become an actress, I can be your manager.”
Han Muzi was speechless upon hearing that.
If this conversation continued, she would be even more furious, so she chose to be quiet. Soon, the taxi arrived at Rui Xin Community.
Initially, Han Muzi planned to return to the Han residence in North City in a few days’ time because it coincided with Zhao Yiru’s drama shooting which would take place in North City as well. However, she did not expect the business deal to be called off so soon, so she didn’t have any other reason to go there now. Hence, she planned to discuss with Han Qing about postponing her return to the Han Family.
However, Han Qing chuckled coldly when he heard this and immediately gave her a strict order—he demanded her to return with Little Bean by bus the next day.
Han Muzi rejected him. “No, tomorrow is too soon. I haven’t bought the tickets yet.”
Han Qing replied, “I will drive over to pick you up at night.”
Han Muzi objected, “No, you don’t have to do that!”
“It only takes a few hours to go back and forth. I can do that.”
Although Han Qing said so, his voice sounded exhausted.
Han Muzi felt sorry for him, of course. After all, he was her biological brother, and he treated her very well. In the end, Han Muzi could only succumb to him.
“Fine, I’ll wake Little Bean up early tomorrow morning and go back by bus. Does it sound okay?”
Han Qing became silent for a while before replying with satisfaction, “I will ask the driver to pick you up.”
Han Muzi asked, “Didn’t I say that I will go there by myself?”
“There will be traffic jams. Come over after midnight. I’ll ask the driver to start his journey in a while, so you can start packing after dinner.”
Han Muzi objected, “Han Qing! You are too much!”
They had agreed on tomorrow, but he silently arranged for her to go tonight, not even letting her have a good night’s sleep.
Though she yelled at him, Han Qing was not angry. Instead, he chuckled softly. “Be good. You can sleep when you arrive.”
After ending the call, Han Muzi pulled her long hair helplessly.
Her brother was good at every aspect, except one—he had a sister complex.
She wondered if it was because of guilt. He had been searching for her for the past two decades, and he even found the wrong person during the process. Thus, when he finally found her, he felt guilty. This was probably the reason why he treated her so well, or maybe he was just fond of his sister.
However, according to Su Jiu, he used to treat Han Xueyou coldly.
This was probably the true power of family bonds.
That night, Yan cooked dinner, and Little Bean finally had the braised fish he had been craving for. After eating, he touched his belly contentedly while lying in his mother’s arms.
“Mommy, Aunt Yan’s braised fish is really delicious!”
Han Muzi looked at Yan, who was sitting opposite them, and joked, “Are you willing to take Aunt Yan as your wife?”
Yan almost choked on the food when she heard that.
Little Bean shook his head seriously. “No.”
“Why not?”
“Mommy, don’t be silly. I’m only five years old, and it will take at least 20 years before I can marry anyone. By then, Aunt Yan will become Grandma Yan. She won’t be good-looking anymore.”
