"France."
"Is it just you and Xiaoxiao?"
"Um."
"Isn't Assistant Ono going?"
"She's not going."
"Well, Ms. Gu, I've never gone out to play before, can I go with you?"
Before Gu Yueyue could answer, Xiao Ye spoke up first: "If I can't go, where else do you want to go? The studio is already open. Although I haven't terminated my contract with Hongsheng yet and can't start working right away, Xu Yi, as our studio's only artist at the moment, you definitely have to work non-stop with me."
Gu Yueyue forced a weak smile and said, "I'm sorry, Xiao Xu, maybe next time. I'll take you out to play again when you're not busy."
Ono picked up her suitcase: "Okay, that's enough. The driver is still waiting outside. Let's hurry up and get going, or we'll be late."
The incident happened so suddenly that Xu Yi hadn't even had time to react before everyone had left.
She returned home distraught. The empty house made her feel uneasy. How many years had it been since she had felt this way?
Meanwhile, Gu Yueyue in the car was also in a bad mood. She was talking to Xiaoxiao, but she was always absent-minded and easily distracted.
"Sis, what do you think?"
Ono's sudden question caught Gu Yueyue off guard. She paused for a moment and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I said, can those people who were previously selected come to work in a couple of days, and we proceed according to the original plan?"
"It's all planned out, let's do it this way." Gu Yueyue thought for a moment, then added, "Keep a close eye on Xiao Xu, take her to school to complete the enrollment procedures. If she wants to focus on her studies, don't assign her too much work. Prioritize her studies."
"Don't overwork her, she's still young."
"Don't forget to eat when you're busy. You should eat well and take good care of yourselves. Health is the most important thing."
"She's still young, don't let her drink. Keep a close eye on her if she's at a dinner party, make sure she's not bullied."
"besides……"
"Oh, and another thing!" Ono teased her with a smile, "Hey sis, why don't you stay? I'll take Xiaoxiao out to play. You stay and be Xiaoxu's manager. What do you think?"
Gu Yueyue was rendered speechless by her teasing, and after a smile, she returned to her listless state.
"Sis, what's wrong with you? You've been looking so preoccupied lately. If it weren't for me handling all the work, I would have thought our business had gone bankrupt."
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Gu Yueyue frowned slightly. The studio had only just been established, and it was too unlucky to say such things at this time.
Ono stuck out her tongue. "Don't be angry, I was just joking."
She changed the subject and asked, "Sister, why have you been avoiding Xiao Xu lately? At first, I thought she had offended you, but now it doesn't seem like it. You're about to leave, yet you still can't stop thinking about her and can't let go of her. What are you trying to achieve?"
"Who said I was avoiding her?"
"Okay, okay, it's not that I'm avoiding her. It's that I'm avoiding me, alright?" Xiao Ye knew that Gu Yueyue didn't want to say that even if she were put on a tiger bench and pepper spray, she probably wouldn't be able to get her to talk, so she didn't want to suffer for it.
Ono took out her phone and opened the game, muttering with regret, "What a pity, some kids are eagerly waiting at home for someone to take them out to play next time, but I don't know if there will ever be a next time."
Gu Yueyue was both amused and exasperated by what she said. She took out a small snack from her bag, opened it, and stuffed it into Xiao Ye's mouth.
"Stop talking."
"hey-hey."
After Ono dropped the mother and daughter off at the airport, she received a phone call and hurriedly left again.
As evening approached, Xiao Ye rang the doorbell at Xu Yi's house.
"Sister Yue and Xiao Xiao have left. In order to take good care of you and make it easier to arrange your work, I'll stay here with you." Xiao Ye carried her things, thinking about whether she should also buy an apartment here. It would be convenient for both work and rest. But after thinking about the housing prices here, she gasped and gave up her plan to buy an apartment.
Xu Yi didn't mind at all, and even helped Xiao Ye tidy up a room.
"Your school starts the day after tomorrow, I'll take you to register. Do you want to participate in military training? Wait, let me check." Xiao Ye checked the school Xu Yi applied to, and after reading the details, she breathed a sigh of relief, "I can take leave, that's great."
“I’ve enrolled you in a few classes recently, and there will be teachers to help you with your posture.” Ono nestled on the sofa, her laptop on her lap.
Xu Yi, puzzled by her words, asked, "Didn't we practice before?"
"The 'Star Idol' thing doesn't count. The teacher I found for you will teach you how to be a qualified artist, how to maintain your elegance and grace regardless of time, place, or height. You need to study hard and make sure you show me a flawless, exquisite look from every angle."
“I’ve selected two endorsements for you. Let’s just take one. You’re just starting out and don’t have any substantial works yet. Having too many ads isn’t good for your future development.”
"I've already made arrangements with the fans. Do you have a Weibo account?"
Faced with Ono's sudden question, Xu Yi was taken aback. Remembering that the original owner had a Weibo account, she nodded.
"Write down your account and password for me, and we'll take care of your Weibo account from now on. There's nothing messy or inappropriate on your Weibo, right?" Ono was still worried and asked her to check it out for her first.
The results only contained reposts of lectures by famous teachers and some mountain climbing photos.
"That's good, let's keep this one." After confirming that there was no dirt on him, Ono told Xu Yi to continue using this Weibo account.
Ono added, exaggerating the situation to scare her half-truthfully, "From now on, you'll be a public figure. Every word and action will be recorded by the flashbulbs. You need to be careful about your words and deeds at all times, and remember not to do anything that will attract negative attention. Think carefully before you act or speak. Your success and our studio's failure are intertwined. If you don't like the fact that Sister Yue will lose money after signing you, then you'll be in trouble, right?"
Xu Yi nodded seriously.
Ono really enjoys spending time with her; she has a good temper, a kind nature, and is very sensible.
Most importantly, Xu Yi is hardworking and conscientious, and doesn't care about her salary.
"Alright, that's all for today. Go and get some rest. I'll have someone take you shopping for clothes first thing tomorrow morning. Or, I'll go with you." Ono yawned and shut down the computer.
Xu Yi was somewhat confused, but she didn't show it on her face. She asked Xiao Ye, "When will Teacher Gu be back?"
“Now we should call her boss. She hasn’t had any other work since the Idol Star Awards ended, so it’s good that she’s taking Xiaoxiao out to relax and have fun.” Xiao Ye glanced at Gu Yueyue’s schedule. “Probably after Yin Yu’s dating reality show confirms the specific recording time.”
"Sister Yue will be coming back to participate, mainly to bring you along. So you must work hard during this time. I will have someone train your sense of variety, so that you won't embarrass Sister Yue on the show."
Xu Yi seemed to be deep in thought, and suddenly felt that the time spent waiting in the same place was not so boring anymore.
A note from the author:
These chapters are intended to transition to the next event and bring Zhang Ya's feelings for Xu Yi to a close. I just don't know if my writing skills are good enough to explain this matter clearly.
Happy Lunar New Year! No extra chapters, but I love you all!
Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 2022-01-24 21:13:16 and 2022-01-25 21:15:19!
Thank you to the little angel who threw the landmine: Yu Chen 1;
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
Chapter Sixty-Three
Just as Ono had planned, he kept Xu Yi busy for a while, and time flew by.
When she had some free time, Ono would go home to spend time with her mother and give Xu Yi two tasks.
"I'll rest at home for a few days. Sister Yin Yu's dating reality show has been confirmed for New Year's Day. I'll come back early then."
"Sister Yue and Xiao Xiao are coming back tomorrow. You need to accompany Sister Yue to take Xiao Xiao for a medical check-up. The adoption office staff will be doing spot checks, so don't forget that."
After giving his instructions, Ono hurriedly left, leaving Xu Yi anxiously and expectantly waiting for Gu Yueyue's return.
After staying away for more than three months, Gu Yueyue successfully buried Xu Yi deep in her memory, and the time she spent with her little one did indeed heal her emotions.
Xiao Xiao has grown a lot, especially in terms of weight; she's become much rounder than before she went out.
It's clear that she adapts very well, and she really likes the food from abroad.
At the airport, Gu Yueyue sent a message to Xiao Ye as soon as she got off the plane, so that Xiao Ye wouldn't worry about them.
The airport was crowded. Gu Yueyue had announced that she would be taking a break after participating in the Star Idol competition.
There was a lot of discussion online, with some fans even denouncing Hung Sheng and asking if they had sidelined their idol.
It was only after Gu Yueyue logged onto Weibo from abroad and posted several messages to explain that her fans were reassured. They told her to rest well and wait for her return.
The driver and bodyguards came to pick them up. There were only five or six people standing together, including Xiaoxiao. They were not particularly noticeable in the large crowd. However, Gu Yueyue herself was elegant and fashionable. Walking with her cute child under the protection of the bodyguards, she was very eye-catching.
murmurs arose from the crowd, one after another, and Gu Yueyue's name appeared.
Gu Yueyue was a little worried, afraid that she might frighten the baby, so she asked the bodyguard to help hold Xiaoxiao and quickened her pace to leave.
"Ah—it's Yueyue! It really is Yueyue!"
'Yueyue, we've finally waited for you to come back!'
'Don't shout randomly, what if you shout the wrong thing? They already have children!'
'Did Yueyue go abroad to give birth?'
"Ahhh! Yueyue, Mommy doesn't agree to you getting married. You're still too young; focus on your career first."
Gu Yueyue heard the shout from that "mommy fan," the one who shouted particularly loudly. What she said made her chuckle. Thinking that she was about to turn twenty-six, she realized she was no longer a child.
A group of people finally squeezed through the crowd, and the driver opened the car door, urging Gu Yueyue to get in quickly.
Xiao Xiao was the first to climb into the car. Originally dressed in a princess dress with a proud expression, Xiao Xiao was overjoyed when she saw the person sitting in the car and immediately pounced on them.
"Mother!"
Xu Yi caught Xiao Xiao, held her in his arms, and whispered, "Did you miss me?"
"Yes," Xiaoxiao answered in a very soft voice, "Mom misses you too, but she doesn't say it, though I know."
She gave me a look that said, "Come on, praise me!"
Xu Yi smiled and pinched her cheek, but her gaze fell on the open car door. Gu Yueyue was standing there, looking bewildered, clearly not expecting that there would be another Xu Yi in the car.
"Xiao Xu, what brings you here?" Gu Yueyue's avoidance of Xu Yi during this period had allowed her to sort out her own thoughts, and she was much more open and honest when she saw Xu Yi again.
Xu Yi couldn't figure out what she was thinking, but she felt that Miss Gu's attitude towards her was much more amiable now than it had been three months ago.
Xu Yi chuckled lightly: "Sister Xiaoye asked me to take you and Xiaoxiao for a medical check-up."
Gu Yueyue paused for a moment, got into the car and sat next to Xu Yi, her brows furrowing slightly. "Didn't Xiao Ye say we'd go tomorrow? Did I remember wrong?"
"No." Xu Yi looked at her seriously. "I wanted to see Teacher Gu today, so I came here now."
Another direct attack that was impossible to avoid. When Gu Yueyue came back, she thought she was no longer so easily embarrassed, but now she couldn't help but blush the tips of her ears and avoid Xu Yi's gaze.
Gu Yueyue coughed twice, signaling the driver to hurry back.
Along the way, Xiaoxiao kept sharing her fun experiences from her trip with Xu Yi. Although she would occasionally communicate with Xu Yi using her spiritual sense, nothing felt as comforting as snuggling in Xu Yi's arms and talking to her.