Late at night, after just having bathed the luxury cars, Shi Lan finally had time to sit in front of the computer and open the email sent by Jian Yichen.
This was the second half of the movie script they had agreed on. Jian Yichen had sent it some time ago, but Shi Lan had not opened it until now.
Last time, she set a story about a man who had achieved nothing. He was despised by his wife and children, looked down upon by his parents, and then vented his emotions by cyber-bullying others online continuously. Suddenly, one day, after waking up, he found himself at the center of cyber-bullying.
The second half provided by Jian Yichen was that this man was cyber-bullied because the family of a previous victim retaliated tooth for tooth against some of the bullies, and this man became the first target of revenge. He was viciously doxxed by netizens; his wife, children, and parents were all dragged in and fell into danger and torment over and over again, ending in death or insanity. The man, driven to madness, admitted his wrongs and begged for help, pleading for the netizens to spare his family. However, his words were drowned out again and again by a flood until, unable to bear the burden, he jumped off a building to commit suicide. At the end of the script, the keyboard warrior who was most vicious in bullying the man became the next center of cyber-bullying... It was like a death cycle.
"Pretty dark," remarked Shi Lan after finishing.
At this moment, Yan Shixiu, having just showered and still damp, walked behind Shi Lan and looked at her screen, "How’s the story?"
"Quite melodramatic," Shi Lan said truthfully, "It doesn’t feel particularly fresh, but the core of the story is solid."
"That’s where your brilliant stroke is needed," said Uncle Yan, not stingy with his praise for the young miss.
"If we shoot it , I have a feeling it could be a hit," Shi Lan said. "With such a simple script, we’ll take the opportunity to teach Zhou Yi a lesson about life."
After listening, Yan Shixiu turned Shi Lan’s chair towards himself and looked at her, "I received an invitation from your mother this afternoon. Her inauguration conference is in a few days. Do you want to go?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖•𝗇𝗲𝘁
"Of course, I should check on the results," said Shi Lan.
"I’ll come home to pick you up then, it’s time to sleep."
Shi Lan thought for a moment and, hugging Yan Shixiu’s waist, looked up and said, "I don’t want to sleep yet, watch a horror movie with me."
Uncle Yan smiled, immediately understanding, "This time, Ferrari or Maybach?"
The two little ones were fine in every way, only afraid of water, especially during their baths with the great Shi Lan, incidental injuries were routine, so the young miss wanted to see the two fluffed up.
"Or, how about getting another female cat? That way, the luxury car brothers will definitely fight out of jealousy."
"Instead of getting another cat, we might as well have a child."
As his words fell, both Yan Shixiu and Shi Lan froze.
After a moment, Yan Shixiu scooped up Shi Lan horizontally as if nothing had happened: "Let’s go to the room to sleep."
After getting into bed, Shi Lan leaned on Yan Shixiu and thought about that offhand comment he had just made, "Uncle Yan, what would it be like if I had children?"
Yan remained silent for a few seconds, then laughed, "I can’t imagine."
Yan Shixiu shook his head, "I can’t imagine. Both of us are people with indifferent family feelings, so I don’t know what it would feel like. But one thing’s for sure, if it’s from you, I’d love it, and love it dearly."
Shi Lan didn’t speak, just enjoyed the warmth of the moment.
Shi Lan having children?
In her previous life, would she have wanted to? It seemed that as long as the partner was Yan Shixiu, she wasn’t so resistant.
After a while, she finally said, "Actually, in a past life, I would’ve been willing, if only you’d asked."
As long as you ask, I’d give you anything.
At the same time, the hospital was eerily silent.
Tang Ze, finally free from his busy schedule, brought flowers and visited Cao Yixuan at the hospital.
"You’re still not sleeping at this hour?" Tang Ze saw that Cao Yixuan was still looking at her phone when he entered the ward and took a seat beside her.
"I’m scrolling through An Lan’s Weibo," Cao Yixuan replied truthfully, "this is the first time I’m seeing someone so brave."
"No, you are the brave one, after all, even death does not scare you."
"Are you praising me or mocking me?" Cao Yixuan couldn’t help but smile, "Tang big brother, don’t worry, nobody cherishes their life more than I do now."
"By the way, the apartment I promised to find for you has been arranged. I’m not sure if it’s to your liking, so I took some photos for you to see if anything needs to be changed," Tang Ze said as he took out his phone and opened his gallery.
"No need to look, your decision is fine, I’m not fussy," Cao Yixuan said gently.
"Also, I discussed with An Lan today, Yunlian Studio is about to launch a series of themed cheongsams and we’re short on models. After you recover, you can go straight there."
Cao Yixuan looked at Tang Ze and suddenly asked, "Tang big brother, do you like me?"
"Hmm?" Tang Ze was stunned by her abrupt question, completely at a loss for a moment.
"Am I still worthy of being liked by someone?"
This time, without any hesitation, Tang Ze answered directly, "Worthy."
Tang Ze wasn’t young anymore, and he had been in the entertainment industry for many years, but everything was mediocre: his life, his achievements, his résumé. It wasn’t until he met Boss Shi that his life began to have its ups and downs. During this time, he had almost no great interest in romance, or perhaps he had never met someone who could make his heart race.
Sometimes, he thought he wasn’t quite normal.
"Sorry, I wasn’t trying to tease you just now," Cao Yixuan said apologetically, seeing that he hadn’t snapped back to reality.
"With someone like you, there must be many beautiful and excellent women around you," she said.
Tang Ze didn’t answer, but just checked the time and said, "You should rest."
"Okay, then I won’t see you out."
Tang Ze got up from the chair, and before leaving, he turned off the ward’s door and lights for Cao Yixuan.
Perhaps he would never be able to experience a passionate love like Boss Shi or Sun Ling.
A person like him probably isn’t worthy of being loved, right?
At five thirty in the morning, the sunlight in Thailand was already streaming into the room.
Sun Ling woke up to the heat in Jing Yizhou’s embrace, feeling somewhat speechless. Because of his arm, which was clamped around her body like tongs, not only did they stick close to each other, leaving no gap, but certain natural reactions from his body made it intolerable for her.
"Jing Yizhou," Sun Ling called out.
Jing Yizhou opened his eyes, met Sun Ling’s gaze, smiled, and said, "My sister, you’re so enthusiastic early in the morning?"
"Who’s being enthusiastic?" Sun Ling retorted.
"This is your man’s normal reaction. If we embrace and I remain indifferent, wouldn’t that be abnormal?" Jing, returning to his flirty demeanor, continued, "Besides, the sun is just right, the sky is clear, this atmosphere isn’t ideal for starting some..."
Before Jing could finish, Sun Ling immediately got out of bed, "My mom is right next door!"
"So, you have the heart to leave me ? Don’t worry, we won’t make a sound..."