Gu Miaomiao and Assistant Li chatted for more than half an hour in the stairwell.
Before leaving, Assistant Li gave Gu Miaomiao a few contact details, saying, "Although my contact information is generally available 24 hours a day, there are occasional minor exceptions. If Miss Gu can't reach me but needs help, she can contact these people."
"Any one will do. I've already spoken to them about Miss Gu beforehand, so they know what the right thing to do is."
Gu Miaomiao's eyes were a little red, but she seemed quite calm. She nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
After Assistant Li left, Gu Miaomiao returned to the ward, looked at her family members who were still sleeping on the bed, and slowly exhaled.
She murmured softly, "I don't know if this is the right thing to do, but if it can help, then... it's not a bad thing, is it?"
*
The several days of live streaming didn't make Xia Zhiyi feel particularly tired; in fact, it felt like he was really on vacation this time.
As the youngest among the guests, Xia Zhiyi seemed to be more reliable than Fu Yunyi, who was slightly older, but everyone would intentionally or unintentionally take extra care of him.
Even though there was a slight mishap on the first night of the show, it only caused an awkward moment for a short while, and afterwards everyone got along quite well.
After filming wrapped, Xia Zhiyi's contact list grew considerably.
As for Fu Yunyi, his biggest gain was probably adding another name to his reputation within the industry.
"Do you have any work to do next?" Xia Zhiyi asked Fu Yunyi, who was sitting next to her, while opening her social media app in the car.
Fu Yunyi: "There's an interview event."
Xia Zhiyi: "Approximately how long will it take?"
Fu Yunyi sighed, "It'll probably take about two hours to do my makeup."
Xia Zhiyi: "Then I won't wait for you, I'll go back first."
Fu Yunyi: "Okay."
Sitting in the passenger seat, Ming Taotao was watching the road conditions and also paying attention to the conversation between the two people in the back seat. Upon hearing this, she exclaimed "Ah!"
Xia Zhiyi why she reacted that way, and smiled, "That's why I said, Sister Taotao, you didn't need to pick me up today. I don't have much work here, and I'll go back to rest in a bit. You still made this special trip."
Ming Taotao was also a little helpless. "After all, I've already returned from leave and know your schedule. It would feel like I'd skip work if I didn't come pick you up."
Ming Taotao didn't go to the show with Xia Zhiyi because something happened at home and she needed to go back, so she took leave.
Seeing that Xia Zhiyi wasn't the type to care about appearances or a spoiled young master who couldn't take care of himself, Xu Chen simply waved his hand and told Xia Zhiyi himself.
In case anything happens, isn't Fu Yunyi there to stand by and watch?
Xia Zhiyi inquired about Ming Taotao's family situation and, upon learning that everything was alright, smiled reassuringly, "I don't have any plans for the next few days. If you're worried, you can go home and stay for a few more days."
"I'll contact you again if anything comes up."
Ming Taotao smiled and said, "Then my salary is too easily earned."
Then Ming Taotao politely declined Xia Zhiyi's suggestion. After all, she was a salaried employee, and even if the boss was willing to pay her to stay on the payroll, she wouldn't feel at ease.
Seeing this, Xia Zhiyi didn't say anything.
Fu Yunyi, who was listening nearby, suddenly spoke up, " Xia Zhiyi, if your assistant is free, could you go to the hospital and check on Gu Miaomiao for me?"
Xia Zhiyi turned to look at him.
After Fu Yunyi finished speaking, he realized that what he had said was inappropriate and was about to change his words.
Unexpectedly, Xia Zhiyi spoke thoughtfully at this moment, "Your idea is not bad."
"It just so happens that I'm Gu Miaomiao's boss now, so in a way, Sister Taotao and Miss Gu are colleagues. It wouldn't hurt for them to get to know each other beforehand."
As she spoke, Xia Zhiyi looked at Ming Taotao: " Sister Taotao, what do you think? Should we go meet your future new colleague?"
Ming Taotao had heard Xia Zhiyi mention this before she asked for leave. Upon hearing this, she exclaimed "Ah!" and then nodded, "Okay. But why the hospital? Is my future colleague sick?"
She is still unaware of what has happened to Gu Miaomiao recently.
Xia Zhiyi: "No, it's just that a family member is in the hospital."
As she spoke, Xia Zhiyi looked at Fu Yunyi: "Do you think that since Sister Taotao is also a woman, keeping Miss Gu would make her more comfortable?"
Fu Yunyi: "Let's see through it but not say anything."
Xia Zhiyi laughed, "So you're asking Sister Taotao for help, you have to give her something in return."
That's a joke.
However, Fu Yunyi wasn't truly at a low point in his emotional intelligence. Hearing this, he nodded and said, " Ming Taotao, if there's anything you want to buy, just tell Xu Chen and put it on my tab."
Upon hearing Xia Zhiyi smiled and thought to herself, "They haven't even started dating yet, and it seems he doesn't even understand his own feelings. He's still clueless, yet he's already learned to pay people to accompany his future girlfriend."
Would you say Fu Yunyi is quite clever in this regard?
Ming Taotao glanced at Xia Zhiyi in the rearview mirror. Seeing that he didn't say anything, she understood and nodded in agreement, cheerfully saying, "Okay!"
And so the matter was settled.
The car then dropped Fu Yunyi off at the pre-arranged studio. Xu Chen was already waiting downstairs. Seeing the car stop, he ignored Fu Yunyi getting out and, leaning against the car door, said to Xia Zhiyi, "Don't rush back yet. I have something to tell you. Go wait for me at that coffee shop over there."
Xia Zhiyi: "..."
He just messaged Fu Chi, saying he'd be home soon.
Fu Chi also said he would leave work on time today and come home to find him.
But judging from Xu Chen's expression, it must be something important, Xia Zhiyi could only say, "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Xu Chen ignored his expression, turned around, and pulled Fu Yunyi upstairs in a swift and decisive manner.
Xia Zhiyi sighed.
Ming Taotao noticed the changes in his expression and, suppressing a laugh, said, " Sister Chen keeping you here at this time probably means it's work-related, and it's a bit urgent."
Xia Zhiyi: "Yes."
If it weren't urgent, I wouldn't have let him stay now.
Helpless, Xia Zhiyi took the scarf and hat from Ming Taotao, put them on, and covered her small face so much that only her eyes were vaguely visible before getting out of the car.
His attire was similar to many others on a cold winter day, so it didn't attract the attention of passersby.
Xia Zhiyi took out her phone, glanced at the message she had just received, and sighed.
[M: The documents have arrived, and they're largely in line with your previous requests. However, they said they also need to sign a document with your current agency to ensure that our matter is the highest priority.]