Xu Yi glanced at Gu Yueyue, who was sitting on the sofa, opening a file folder. Sensing that Xu Yi was looking at her, Gu Yueyue looked up and gestured for Xu Yi to follow her.
"Xiao Ye hasn't been in a good mood lately, go and get back to work." Gu Yueyue was worried that if she was late, Xiao Ye would get angry.
Xu Yi quickly followed. When they arrived at the study, Xiao Ye didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
"Do you have any other plans? Tell me honestly," Ono asked her.
Xu Yi didn't have any other thoughts. It's just that she's been spending all her time with Miss Gu lately, so she's been a bit lazy at work and doesn't want to travel around. She just wants to stay home with Miss Gu.
Of course, she couldn't say such things to Ono. If she even hinted at such thoughts, Ono would definitely tear her apart.
"I'm a little tired, can I rest for a few days?" Xu Yi joined Gu Yueyue's studio after her debut and has been so busy that she has no time to breathe. Now that she has finally confirmed her relationship with Gu Yueyue, she has to continue working. If she leaves again, it will be another month or two. Who can stand that?
Ono paused for a moment, then slowly sat down. She sighed softly, "I'm not trying to exploit or oppress you, but you know the situation in our studio. Sister Yueyue finally has some time to rest, and I don't want to trouble her. I'll reduce her workload as much as I can. But it's different for you. Right now, our studio only has you and that newly signed young man."
“He’s still in training, I can’t possibly drag him out for publicity right now. Making money and driving traffic are all on your shoulders. I know you’ve been working really hard lately, but for Yueyue’s sake, can you please put in a little more effort?”
"Not enough money for the studio?" Xu Yi had only been worried about not having enough money for a short time when she first came down the mountain, and had later forgotten that she was a poor person with empty pockets.
Xu Yi nodded gently, "Okay. Go ahead."
"Okay, okay. I'll make the arrangements." Xiao Ye became a little excited and said a few heartfelt words to Xu Yi, "Sister Yue doesn't actually have any ambition. She just wants to act well, but you know what the situation is like in our industry. It's not that easy to act peacefully. We're all just starting out, we don't have money or manpower. Plus, Sister Yue hasn't been feeling well lately, so I want her to rest more."
Ono got up, took a piece of candy out of his pocket, and put it in Xu Yi's hand.
"It's my own selfish wish that Sister Yue could take a good rest. I'm sorry, I'll give you a break once this busy period is over."
Xu Yi gripped the candy tightly. "Thank you for your hard work, Sister Xiaoye."
When Xu Yi came out of the study, Gu Yueyue had already selected two kindergartens that she was quite satisfied with.
She looked up at Xu Yi, and the faint smile that had been playing on her lips vanished when she saw that Xu Yi's expression was not good.
Xu Yi sat down next to Gu Yueyue, who took her hand, her eyes filled with worry. "What's wrong? Did you get scolded?"
"Ono has been having some troubles lately and is a bit irritable. Don't take it to heart."
Xu Yi shook her head slightly and opened her clenched fist.
Gu Yueyue felt a different touch from her hand, and when she moved her hand away, she saw the candy that Xu Yi had spread out in his palm.
This is one of Ono's favorite dishes.
She met Ono outside the hospital. The young girl was worried about her mother's medical expenses. Someone was pulling her aside and telling her how girls could make quick money effortlessly.
Ono almost followed along.
She saw it and stopped her, persuaded Ono, and lent her some money.
On the way back, she gave Ono a piece of candy.
She suffered from low blood sugar on set, and a senior colleague grabbed a handful of candy from her daughter's snack bag and gave it to her.
She gave the last one to Ono.
That was Ono's obstacle, an insurmountable obstacle, like pulling a car uphill. The little girl had already used all her strength, but she couldn't make it up. If she were dragged down any further, she would only slide down with the heavy object.
She saw it and gave it a push.
I didn't put in much effort or thought; I just happened to be passing by and it just happened to be convenient.
The little girl remembered it for so long, her way of repaying the kindness was so silly.
"She offered you candy, so just accept it." Gu Yueyue took the candy from her hand, unwrapped it, and brought the milky white candy to Xu Yi's lips. "Try it, this candy is very sweet."
Xu Yi swept her tongue across the candy, rolling the sweet milky flavor into her mouth.
Gu Yueyue awkwardly withdrew her hand and asked with a smile, "How was it?"
"Mmm, delicious."
After Xu Yi ate the candy, Gu Yueyue turned on the TV and showed her the program "Youth Never Ends".
"Take a look first. If you don't want to go, then you don't have to." Gu Yueyue put down the remote control and gently patted Xu Yi's leg. "I'm going to talk to Xiao Ye about something."
Ono used Gu Yueyue's study as his own office and was still busy as ever.
When Gu Yueyue came in, Xiao Ye was on the phone with someone, talking and laughing. In reality, she was sitting in the chair, angrily squeezing a stress ball.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Ye stood up, a genuine smile spreading across her face. "Sis, have you chosen a kindergarten yet? I'm quite fond of Meng Hong Kindergarten."
It was also the one that Gu Yueyue preferred.
"The information looks good; let's investigate it further."
Gu Yueyue didn't come here to talk about this. After giving a brief reply, she asked Xiao Ye, "You know about me and Xu Yi, right?"
Ono was silent for a few seconds, then pouted, "I know, after going out to work, the only artist under my management became my boss's wife."
"..."
This ambiguous joke left Gu Yueyue both amused and embarrassed.
Gu Yueyue saw the work plan that Xiao Ye had arranged for Xu Yi, which was even more demanding than the plan that Hong Sheng had used to exploit her.
The only difference is that Hong Sheng was only after profit and didn't consider her future, while Xiao Ye was exploiting Xu Yi relentlessly after considering her future career.
Gu Yueyue sighed softly and advised Xiao Ye, "I understand your good intentions, and I know you mean well. But we're just starting out. Both Xu Yi and our company are new seedlings. Being too impatient will only help them grow faster. It might be effective in the short term, but it won't be good for long-term development."
Ono lowered her eyes and didn't answer, silently picking up her water glass.
Gu Yueyue: "Besides, Xu Yi is still young, still a child."
"Pfft...cough cough." Ono pointed to his neck, grinning like a cunning fox, and winked at Gu Yueyue, "Sis, has your child started grinding his teeth?"
After exchanging only a few words, Gu Yueyue left, blushing.
Ono has finished all her busy work for the day, packed her things, and plans to go out for lunch with everyone.
The study door was half-opened, and Xiao Ye looked at Yue Jie, who was always gentle, quiet, and elegant, and angrily dragged Xiao Xu into the bedroom by twisting her ear.
Ono couldn't help but laugh out loud.
What happened in the bedroom was unknown to outsiders. After setting out the bowls and chopsticks, Ono served herself rice and kept glancing towards the bedroom, unsure whether she should knock on the door and call the two of them out to eat.
Ono thought about it for a while and decided against it. Maybe if she went over there, it would delay the two of them from doing their business.
"I can eat dog food mixed with rice with relish."
Ono shoveled rice into his mouth, finishing one bowl and then ladling out a bowl of soup. Before he could even drink the soup, the two people in the bedroom came out.
She turned around at the sound and saw Gu Yueyue coldly coaxing her ear towards her. Xu Yi followed behind, smiling and tugging at her collar to straighten herself up.
"Sister Xiaoye, you've already started eating." Xu Yi quickly came over, pulled out a chair for Gu Yueyue, and started chatting with Xiaoye.
Ono smiled and said, "Ah, I'm all alone. If there's no appetizer, I'll just have rice."
Gu Yueyue walked around the chair that Xu Yi had pulled out and sat down next to Xiao Ye.
Xu Yi reluctantly sat down, which happened to be opposite Xiao Ye.
Ono laughed heartily, "Am I being a bit redundant today? Don't worry, I'm just here for a free meal, I'll leave as soon as I'm full."
Gu Yueyue's face remained cold, but her face had turned red from her ears to her neck. She put a lot of food on Xiao Ye's plate and told her, "You've worked hard, eat more."
Ono looked at the empty bowl she had just finished eating, now piled high with food, and her face turned bitter. "Sis, I was wrong. I can't eat anymore."
"Don't waste it, eat it quickly. It won't taste good when it's cold." Gu Yueyue raised her eyebrows, looking like she was going to watch her eat it.
Xu Yi silently lowered her head, habitually ignoring the request for help sent by Xiao Ye.
The last time Xu Yi saw such a pitiful look in her eyes was from her own daughter, Xiao Xiao, but she remained as heartless as ever.
Ono chuckled sheepishly and diligently ate.
After a satisfying meal, Ono left, supporting her lower back and rubbing her stomach.
No sooner had Ono left than Aunt Wang, the nanny, returned with Xiaoxiao.
With bags and bags of new toys, Xiaoxiao immediately took her things and went into the toy room as soon as she got back.
Aunt Wang sensed that her employer seemed to be in a complicated mood today. She went to the kitchen silently, diligently cleaned it up, and left early without saying much.
After everyone left, Xu Yi moved to Gu Yueyue's side.
Gu Yueyue was looking at the kindergarten information again. When Xu Yi approached her, she paused, neither walking away nor yielding to his advances.
"Teacher Gu, I was wrong."
His pitiful tone drew a sidelong glance from Gu Yueyue.
Xu Yi hooked her fingertip around Gu Yueyue's sleeve. "Teacher Gu, don't be angry. I'll kiss you somewhere else next time, no one will see, I promise."
Gu Yueyue cast a suspicious glance at Xu Yi, whose fingertips slid lightly inside her clothes.
“Teacher Gu, I know you don’t believe me, but I’ll prove it to you right now.”
"!!!" Gu Yueyue tried to push her away, but was pushed down instead. She quickly lowered her voice, "No need, I believe you."
"I know that's not what Teacher Gu really thinks. After all, I have too many criminal records, and my words are not enough to convince Teacher Gu."
"No." Gu Yueyue felt a chill on her lower abdomen, followed by a soft and delicate touch. She reached out to push it away, her voice low, "Don't do anything rash, Xiaoxiao is still at home."
Xu Yi looked up into her eyes. The hand that had been pushing her away just moments before was now gripping the front of her clothes. It was unclear whether she wanted to push her away or pull her closer.
Xu Yi moved slightly, bent down and picked the person up, "Then let's go back to the room and mess around."
A note from the author:
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Chapter 100
It got dark, and Xiaoxiao turned on the light in the toy room herself.
The new toy is a toy car. She built a racetrack in her room by herself. It was a big project, and it took her a bit of effort to complete. She will study the blueprints and prepare according to the steps.
The car went onto the track and sped past her.