Compared to Xiao Minglan, Aunt Min didn’t quite believe in this kind of fate.
If Miss Tang had saved the Finance Minister and now she had come to the Song Family, there should have been no absence of hints, either on her face or in her words. Aunt Min thought the old lady was overthinking it.
Thinking this, Aunt Min laughed: "You only thought so because you saw the Finance Minister peeling crab legs for Miss Tang, and hence felt there must be something between them."
Xiao Minglan, after listening, lamented: "What you said is also true, where does such a coincidence come from, and even if it really was her, she’s still too young."
Hearing the old lady’s implication, Aunt Min couldn’t help but laugh and cry: "Although it’s a life-saving grace, it’s a bit too much to ask the Finance Minister to repay with his person."
"It’s just that I see they get along quite well." Xiao Minglan said, followed by another sigh: "The age difference between the two is so great, it’s indeed unsuitable, and it would be awkward to be mistaken for father and daughter when going out."
Aunt Min: "It wouldn’t go that far."
Before she finished speaking, out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of Tang Li coming back.
After Tang Li sat down, Xiao Minglan asked about her work, and upon hearing that Tang Li was shooting a film, turned her head to exchange a look with Aunt Min.
Aunt Min smiled and told Tang Li: "Our old lady likes to watch war films, like ’Dawn’ and ’Final Battle in Snowy Plain.’"
Xiao Minglan modestly added: "And also ’Commander’ starring Zhang Qifeng."
"Right, I almost forgot that one." Aunt Min said: "The old lady really loves Zhang Qifeng’s TV series, but in recent years Zhang Qifeng has switched to filming movies. Speaking of which, last summer break, I accompanied the old lady to the cinema to watch Zhang Qifeng’s new film."
"Do you like Teacher Zhang?" Tang Li asked the old lady.
Xiao Minglan nodded, adjusting her shawl: "He acts well, and right now the domestic scene lacks actors of his caliber."
Tang Li shared: "The movie I am currently shooting stars Teacher Zhang."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minglan exchanged a look of surprise with Aunt Min.
Before Xiao Minglan could speak again, Song Jingtian came back hopping with a firecracker stick, followed by Ji Ming. The little guy, seeing Tang Li, felt a bit guilty, belatedly realizing that he had left his friend behind to have fun on his own.
Thinking that she had a screen test tomorrow, Tang Li prepared to leave.
Just then, Song Baiyan also came downstairs.
Xiao Minglan looked at her eldest son and asked: "Are you leaving?"
"There’s something tonight, I have to go back to the villa to sort it out." Song Baiyan descended the stairs while Ji Ming had already taken his overcoat.
Seeing this, Tang Li also stood up: "I should be going home, too."
Right after Tang Li stepped out of the villa, Aunt Min followed her out.
Being called, Tang Li turned her head to look.
Aunt Min was a bit embarrassed: "Miss Tang, since you’re shooting with Zhang Qifeng in the same crew, could you possibly get his autograph for me if it’s convenient?" As she spoke, she handed over a photo: "Please sign on the back of this."
Tang Li took the photo: "But I won’t be back until next month. If you’re in a hurry, I can express it back to the Capital after the New Year."
"There’s no rush." Seeing Tang Li agree, Aunt Min’s brow smoothed out, then she added: "If you could write a blessing, that would be even better."
"No problem." Tang Li smiled.
Exiting the Song Family residence, a car was parked in front of her.
Tang Li looked, the rear car window lowered, revealing Song Baiyan’s sharply contoured face. The man’s gaze on her was deep and gentle: "Get in, I’ll take you to your community’s gate."
After getting in the car, Song Baiyan noticed the photo of Zhang Qifeng she was holding.
"Did the old lady ask you to get an autograph?"
Tang Li nodded: "Teacher Zhang isn’t pretentious, he’ll agree to an autograph request."