Xia Zhen a quiet little girl.
Xia Wanyi already knew this.
So she didn't press the girl for answers, interacting with her naturally and gently, neither too overtly enthusiastic nor ignoring her.
Perhaps it was because Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi, the siblings, had many similarities, or perhaps it was because of her trust in Xia Zhiyi; in any case, Xia Zhen's adjustment period after moving into the Xia family was not long.
He wouldn't exactly confide in Xia Wanyi, but at least he wouldn't be so startled by her presence that he didn't notice her when he woke up in Xia Wanyi morning.
There may still be some unfamiliarity, but at least everything is changing for the better.
but...
As Xia Zhiyi packed her luggage in the living room, she said, "School starts soon, and the company rented an apartment for me near the school, but I definitely can't bring Xiao Zhen to live with me."
Xia Wanyi, who was helping him from the side, said gently, "It's okay. After school starts, I'll bring Xiao Zhen to stay at my place. I've already told my roommates."
Xia Zhiyi: "If it's too much trouble, you could rent a place near the school, sister... or you could just buy a house. There are no more restrictions on buying houses now, right? You won't lose money if you buy a house near the school."
Xia Wanyi chuckled upon hearing this, then said, "It's not that exaggerated. Besides, our family isn't that rich. Although you transferred the money you earned from recording this show to me, didn't we agree to hire a tutor for Xiao Zhen for a while first? Let's keep this money for now."
"I'll rent a place if I need to."
Xia Zhen listened quietly to their conversation without looking away, holding a picture book in her hand and watching them work intently.
Xia Zhiyi glanced at Xia Zhen and said, " Xiao Zhen, it's time to drink your milk, or it'll get cold."
Xia Zhen: "..."
Xia Zhen doesn't like drinking milk.
However, the day after she was brought back, the siblings took her for a very thorough medical examination. Her severe malnutrition made them pay extra attention to her diet.
Milk is essential every day.
Moreover, as long as Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi, Xia Zhen will drag it out for as long as possible.
However, Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi were quite pleased that Xia Zhen could show a little bit of willfulness in this situation.
Watching Xia Zhen obediently drink her milk from her special orange ceramic cup, Xia Zhiyi continued with her work, picking up where she left off, saying, "Don't worry about the money, sister. Sister Chen helped me get a job; I should earn around 100,000 to 200,000 yuan after tax."
Xia Wanyi asked curiously, "Is it that music video?"
Xia Zhiyi gently shook her head. "As for Xu Zixu, the negotiations are still ongoing. Sister Zixu really wants me to participate in the MV recording, but the producer in charge of her album is still hesitant. I might still need to find some time to go through the process."
It was an audition.
Xia Zhiyi didn't feel that he was being looked down upon. On the contrary, he felt that the fact that the other party was so careful about a role in a music video proved that Xu Zixu's team attached great importance to her comeback.
At least they don't seem like the type to just make a quick buck and run.
Xia Wanyi to understand but not quite, "Did Xu Sister Chen find you an acting job?"
She still remembers that her younger brother's new dream is to become an actor.
Xia Wanyi was still very happy that her younger brother was able to successfully enter the entertainment industry.
Xia Zhiyi: "Yes, a supporting character, a young swordsman."
To those who don't know him, this role seems to be chosen based on his own public image, so the chances of it backfiring are slim.
The fact that he was able to secure the contract was actually because the director saw the video that was circulating online; otherwise, there might have been some complications.
Although this role is a supporting one with limited screen time, the director is a renowned figure, and more importantly...
Xia Zhiyi looked up at Xia Wanyi and gave her a big smile, "It's a movie, sister."
Xia Wanyi's eyes widened in surprise. "You're going to make a movie!?"
This is such a wonderful surprise!
Xia Zhiyi nodded. "Oh right! It's a movie!"
Xia Zhiyi: "Moreover, it's directed by Cheng Shishan, a male-centric drama set in the Yin Dynasty, with Cheng Cheng, the newly crowned Best Actor."
While it's described as a male-centric story, it's actually an ensemble piece, except that only the emperor, played by Cheng Cheng, is the absolute protagonist.
The other actors are all talented, including many veteran actors. With a reliable director, reliable actors, and a reliable production team, plus a female lead, Gu Miaomiao, who has only recently debuted, the show's final results can be described as quite outstanding.
Yes, Gu Miaomiao played a seemingly scheming but actually naive concubine in this drama. Because her performance was so realistic, she gained a lot of sympathy from the audience after the movie became a huge hit.
However, before receiving the news, Xia Zhiyi hadn't expected that Xu Chen would help him secure a role in this drama.
Trusting Xu Chen's character, Xu Chen Xia Zhiyi he hadn't snatched the job from anyone through any means, so after a brief consideration, she didn't refuse the job because of Gu Miaomiao.
On the contrary, since they happened to run into each other, Xia Zhiyi thought that perhaps while working, she could also take the opportunity to get a closer look at whether the female lead was as kind as she was portrayed in the story.
If it's true, then he won't do anything more.
On the contrary, he wouldn't be so polite.
However, there's no need to tell Xia Wanyi Xia Wanyi about the plot.
Xia Wanyi just wants to live out her life peacefully and happily.
Hearing that her younger brother was going to be in a movie, Xia Wanyi was unusually excited. She couldn't help but stand up and walk around a few steps before turning her gaze to Xia Zhen. Then she rushed over and hugged Xia Zhen tightly, Zhiyi, "Wow, Xiao Zhen, did you hear that? Zhiyi is going to be in a movie! We can go to the cinema to see Zhiyi now!"
"Marvelous!"
"I'm going to take lots and lots of photos then, develop them, and hang them on our wall!"
She was a reserved and gentle person, and rarely showed such intense emotions, so this sudden action startled Xia Zhen.
Xia Zhiyi turned her head and saw Xia Zhen being hugged and rubbed against by Xia Wanyi. Her eyes widened, and her surprise and astonishment were completely undisguised, like a cat that had been ambushed.
So cute.
He couldn't help but smile, picked up his phone, and snapped a picture of the scene.
After posting a message on her WeChat Moments, Xia Zhiyi continued tidying up.
Less than a minute later, his phone vibrated.
Xia Zhiyi picked it up and glanced at it, her eyes narrowing slightly.
[M: Someone in the Song family finally discovered you were filming a show; the eldest wife hired an online troll army to smear you.]
[A: Okay.]