Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âI was so anxious at the time that I prayed to all the gods and Buddhas, and I didnât dare to let it show because I was afraid Mom and Dad would be worried,â Xiang Yang recounted her feelings back then.
Shi Xiu quickly came closer and said, âYun Nan and Shi Nian were in a terrible state when we found them. I was so scared that I cried when I saw them, all covered in dirt and blood.â
Fang Xi was so frightened by the twoâs shocking narration that her hair stood on end. She couldnât help but worry, even though Yun Nan was right in front of her. âWhatâs going on?â she asked. âWhy would someone kidnap them? Did we offend anyone recently?â
Xiang Yang and Shi Xiu stopped talking. That was something even Shi Ke and Chang Yuan hadnât figured out, so they had no clue whatsoever. Yun Nan saw this and changed the subject. âYou went to attend the seminar organized by Mr. Mo. Did you get anything out of it?â
Fang Xi nodded. âYes, I did! Mr. MO invited all the renowned directors, producers, publishers, and some film critics, both within the country and abroad, to set up a new award.â
Thereâll be a complete range of awards, and the prize money is very generous. They also set up a directorâs fund; anyone with a good production but insufficient funds can apply. Theyâll be able to receive financial aid as long as they meet the requirements. The point of setting up the directorâs fund is to support young directors.â
Yun Nan was also quite delighted when she heard that. âI brought back a lot of information and materials. Mr. MO also gave us a missionâheâs asking you to complete a few of his unfinished works. He says he only trusts us to do them justice,â Fang Xi informed Yun Nan in high spirits.
Looking at her beaming friend, Yun Nan thought, âIndeed, love can change a personâs mental outlook.â However, Yun Nan didnât comment on it. She only said, âThen bring me the materials next time. Oh, and bring my computer, too.
I want to take a look at everything.â
âSlow down there, eager beaver!â Fang Xi scolded. âYouâre so injured, and yet you still want to work?! Even Mr. MO will scold you if he hears about this! Your current job is to take care of yourself and recover quickly! Do you hear me? Donât worry about anything else!â
Shi Xiu agreed. âFang Xiâs right, Yun Nan. You should leave your work for now and rest. Otherwise, my brother will be worried about you!â
Fang Xi tugged at Shi Xiuâs hair and asked Xiang Yang, âIs she any help here?â Xiang Yang gave that a thought before replying, âSheâs more a hindrance than help. If you need her, be my guest and take her away!â
Fang Xi nodded. âI do need her! Shi Xiu, youâll be coming with me later.â
âXiang Yang, donât you love me anymore?â Shi Xiu protested. âHow can you reject me like this?â
Xiang Yang stared at her with a smile. Fang Xi tugged Shi Xiuâs hair and teased, âSince no one wants you here, you can go somewhere where youâre wanted. Itâs time for you to join the casting crew.â
Shi Xiuâs eyes immediately lit up, and she looked anticipatingly at Yun Nan. Yun Nan smiled and said, âGo ahead. Annie has modified the role quite a bit for you this time. Do your best and act well; youâll definitely gain a lot from it.â
âI will! Donât worry, Yun Nan!â Shi Xiu excitedly replied. The girls then continued chatting for a while.
Ye Kun couldnât help but lower his voice and grumble, âThey sure do talk a lot. When are they going to finish? Fang Xi only has eyes for them; she hasnât even looked at me the entire time weâre here.â
Shi Nian glared at him, thinking, âAnd I havenât spoken to Yun Nan since I woke up! Despite him not saying anything, Ye Kun, being Shi Nianâs buddy, understood him. Ye Kun gently poked him and urged, âFake a yawn, man. Do that, and I can get them to leave!â
Shi Nian understood and gave Ye Kun an appreciative look. Ye Kun stood up and deliberately let his chair scrape noisily as he did while Shi Nian faked a yawn. âShi Nian, are you tired? Then, Iâll visit you tomorrow. Rest well; make sure to sleep whenever you want to. Just treat this as a vacation. Call us if thereâs anything!â
Ye Kunâs words successfully attracted the girlsâ attention. Fang Xi noticed that Yun Nan also looked tired and concernedly stated, âYou should get some sleep, too, Yun Nan. Weâll leave you to your rest. Donât worry about the company; Iâll handle it! Xiang Yang, you should go home and rest, too. Look at those dark circles under your eyes!â
Yun Nan hurriedly nodded. âGo back and have a good nightâs sleep, Xiang Yang.
Youâve lost weight.â
Xiang Yang was slightly worried about leaving the two alone in the hospital. Yun Nan told her, âDonât worry, Xiang Yang. Weâll be fine. There are doctors and nurses around to help us if we need it.â
Fang Xi patted Xiang Yangâs shoulder. âYeah, listen to her. Go back and have some rest. You can come back after you wake up. There are doctors and nurses here, so donât worry.â
After a few rounds of persuading each other, Ye Kun and the others finally left. Shi Nian and Yun Nan both heaved a sigh of relief and turned to look at each other. Xiang Yang had thoughtfully pushed their beds closer together before she left; they were close enough to hold hands if they stretched their hands out..