Jiang Nuo was being rocked in his arms, and instinctively shrank into Si Yan's embrace, but she still didn't look very happy.
He wrapped his arms around Si Yan's neck, pursed his lips, and asked, "Is it because of me that you're planning to retire from acting? I don't want you to do this."
"Not entirely," Si Yan explained, worried that Jiang Nuo might feel guilty. "Now that the Dao Xuan Association is widely known and has come into the public eye, many talented people have joined, and the workload is much heavier than before."
"Grandpa is getting older, so I'll have to take over the association eventually."
Jiang Nuo sat there for a moment, then nodded.
Just then, Si Yan's phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly lit up; it was a message from Yang Hong.
The screenshot shows fans urging the studio not to favor Si Yan's acting career.
Yang Hong: Don't let down your fans who have liked you for so many years.
Si Yan suddenly fell silent, and her fingertips tightened slightly.
Cui Ming also saw the message. As a fellow agent, he could understand Yang Hong's good intentions.
He sighed, "You started as a child star, and many fans have been with you for so many years. Even if you're retiring from acting, you should take it slow."
"Besides, from another perspective, fans might not know that your retirement from acting is because of the association, and they might vent their anger on Jiang Nuo in the future."
Jiang Nuo frowned, gripped Si Yan's arm tightly, and spoke stubbornly.
Anyway, you can't leave during this period.
Let him be unreasonable or not, he is selfish by nature, at least for now, Si Yan cannot leave him, not even for a minute.
"If you want to leave, I..."
Jiang Nuo paused, her gaze gradually hardening, and lowered her voice, "I'll lock you up, and no one can find out."
Si Yan put one arm around him and kissed him reassuringly, "I won't leave, Nuonuo, don't worry."
He thought for a moment and then replied to Yang Hong's message.
Si Yan: Next time. I'll definitely take the script next time. Nuonuo can't leave me now.
There was a long silence on the other end, presumably out of helplessness, but they eventually agreed.
Yang Hong:... Okay, if you really want to retire from acting, you have to do it gradually and not let Jiang Nuo get into trouble.
Ding-dong--
The doorbell rang, and Cui Ming went to open the door. It was a deliveryman from a restaurant.
"Hello, this is the lunch ordered by Ms. Yang Hong."
Cui Ming brought it in, chuckling, " Sister Yang isn't angry; she even booked your usual restaurant."
Jiang Nuo chuckled; the matter was resolved, and her mood improved considerably.
"My aunt is so nice."
The three of them chatted about Jiang Nuo's upcoming schedule while eating.
"The company got you a role in a TV series. It's not long; apparently, it's a short, episodic format."
Cui Ming sent the electronic file to Jiang Nuo, adding, "This director is quite famous; he specifically asked you to play the role this time."
He stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth, shook his head, and sighed, "Being famous is great! Big directors come knocking on your door! Unlike before, when I'd beg and plead with directors to give me even a small role."
Jiang Nuo, chopsticks between her fingers, picked up another piece of meat for Cui Ming upon hearing this, saying, " Brother Cui, you've worked hard."
"Sigh, all the hardship is over now. Thankfully, you've shown some resilience."
Cui Ming waved his hand, bringing the topic back on track, "The role in the script is a ghost-catching exorcist, which is easy for you to play!"
Jiang Nuo frowned in confusion, exchanged a glance with Si Yan, and asked, "How do we act as the Celestial Master?"
Si Yan laughed and said, "Just playing myself."
"That's so embarrassing." Jiang Nuo chuckled, covering her mouth.
"You can't turn down this offer, because you have a large fan base right now, high monetization potential, and the pay is this much."
Cui Ming said, holding up an eight, "Still a single episode!"
Jiang Nuo's eyes lit up, and she nodded firmly, "Deal!"
"Right, but it'll be a while before you join the crew. You should familiarize yourself with the script first. The main thing right now is that you have a product endorsement shoot in three days."
Cui Ming asked mysteriously, "Guess which brand it is?"
Jiang Nuo rubbed her full stomach and leaned against Si Yan to rest, looking just like a lazy cat who had eaten and drunk her fill.
"I won't guess." He said haughtily.
Si Yan handed Jiang Nuo a wet wipe to clean her hands. "If Brother Cui is saying this, it might be a brand you recognize."
"I won't guess then." Jiang Nuo obediently stretched out her hands, her slender fingers spread apart, letting Si Yan serve her.
Si Yan while gently pinching it, as if playing with it.
Cui Ming: "..."
Honestly, this young couple has absolutely no respect for their older brother.
It's strange, but after this live stream, Si Yan isn't as childish as before, while Jiang Nuo... seems more like a normal person.
"Do you still remember Xu Jin?" Cui Ming asked.
Jiang Nuo blinked, then blinked again, her memory failing.
"I don't remember."
Cui Ming: "What about Winter at Dusk? That clothing brand you burned down."
"I remember... Oh! Xu Jin is that very capable boss lady."
Recalling the success, Jiang Nuo's fingers drooped lazily, only to be lightly pinched by Si Yan.
"Yes, it's her. Didn't I promise you that I'd ask you to be my spokesperson again when she makes a comeback?"
Cui Ming was getting a little excited as he spoke, after all, that boss lady... no, she should be President Xu, was practically a legend.
"In just six months, she successfully acquired a stake in a very large clothing brand and has now become its second-in-command."
This is the first time this brand has chosen a spokesperson!
"Awesome!" Jiang Nuo clapped.
After Cui Ming finished speaking, he cleared the table for them before leaving, not forgetting to remind them, "Take good rest these next two days. I'll come pick you up in three days. Remember not to overeat or eat anything that might affect your filming."
Jiang Nuo slowly gave an OK sign.
You can trust Jiang Nuo to handle things.
Cui Ming sneered, unable to put his mind at ease.
" Si Yan, keep an eye on him. He can't just eat anything because he's feeling down."
Si Yan nodded, "Okay."
As soon as Cui Ming left, Jiang Nuo snuggled into Si Yan's arms, their chests pressed tightly together. "Don't say yes, I want to eat at that restaurant we had our date at tonight, extra spicy and numbing."
Si Yan hugged him tightly, kissing him affectionately, her voice tender, "I'll do whatever you say."