Da Bao is increasingly certain that though his little girl still seems a bit timid, she’s definitely soone who loves and hates boldly.
For a long ti, Da Bao and Le Tong were worried that Nuonuo was too soft and indecisive, but since the endorsent incident, they’ve completely changed their views on her.
And sure enough, Nuonuo surprised the Ji Family once again this day.
"Daddy, Mommy, Brother, I want to tell you sothing."
After dinner, Nuonuo obediently ran to the kitchen to prepare so fruit for dessert, and then neatly set out an art-like fruit platter on the coffee table.
"What is it?" Le Tong took the kiwi that her beloved daughter had thoughtfully handed over with a toothpick.
The kiwi was sweet, and these fruits were specially bought at the supermarket after school by this girl, so it seed that what she had to say today was no small matter, and she was prepared for battle.
Nuonuo was in no rush to speak, gently using a toothpick to hand a piece of peach and a slice of lon to Ji Rui and Da Bao.
Only after the three had eaten the fruit she gave them did she slowly begin to speak.
"I went for an audition yesterday, and the director said I need to improve my acting skills, suggesting that I find a performance teacher to learn from."
Da Bao was halfway through his lon when he cursed inwardly: damn, one’s mouth is soft after eating...
But what could he do, he’d already eaten half the lon, it wasn’t like he could cough it back out, right?
"Nuonuo, didn’t Mr. Mai hire a deanor teacher and performance coach for you before?"
Da Bao knew he was just struggling in vain, ultimately, no matter what this girl said, he would agree, and if her parents didn’t, he’d be the strongest advocate.
Ji Rui and Le Tong wanted to ask the sa question as Da Bao, so now they paused their actions and looked at Nuonuo, quietly waiting for her answer.
"Yes, but the director said Mr. Mai hired two teachers who were amateurs, not good enough."
Nuonuo said this as if it were nothing, completely unaware that her words had set the hearts of the three hanging.
Initially, the three had already compromised so much for Nuonuo taking on this endorsent, privately soothing themselves with thoughts that it was just an endorsent, letting the girl have so fun.
But this girl seed to be investing more and more energy and focus into this "fun" activity. Playing around and taking it seriously are two completely different things.
However, all three were patient people, and if anyone were to play mind gas, Nuonuo was unquestionably the most inexperienced here.
"So what?"
Da Bao’s tone was steady, his expression calm, though inwardly he was cursing himself for always adjusting his limits to indulge this girl without principle.
Originally nestled beside Le Tong, Nuonuo noticed the spark in her brother’s eyes flash by, sensing danger, she imdiately leaned back next to Da Bao, wrapping around his arm.
"So, the director wants to learn from Teacher Tan for a while and see if it’ll improve."
"Teacher Tan?"
Da Bao raised his eyebrows with so disbelief, though he thinks his family’s Nuonuo is a treasure, it’s not easy to invite a teacher of Tan’s nationally admired caliber, so he suspected the Teacher Tan Nuonuo referred to wasn’t the famous Teacher Tan he knew.
"Yes!" Whether or not Nuonuo’s mind was on the sa wavelength as Da Bao’s, her direct response confird Da Bao’s doubts without hesitation.
Da Bao was still skeptical, his eyes widening as he stared at Nuonuo for another confirmation.
"Girl, the Teacher Tan you ntioned, is it that Teacher Tan who is considered a national treasure level?"
Nuonuo nodded vigorously, "Yes, it’s that Teacher Tan! The director said he begged Teacher Tan for a long ti!"
The na Teacher Tan was quite renowned, even Ji Rui and Le Tong, who weren’t familiar with people in the entertainnt industry, recognized the na from hearsay.
The three exchanged glances of surprise, all previous thoughts of advising Nuonuo against apprenticing vanished unanimously into silence.
Teacher Tan, seventy years old, had taken few disciples in his lifeti, and each one now a prominent figure.
He didn’t accept many disciples, not because he was arrogant, but because he was strict; anyone he didn’t see as talented, no matter the offer, he wouldn’t teach even so much as a trick.
On the other hand, if he deed soone talented, he’d teach them everything without charging, even at a loss.
Nuonuo’s request received unanimous approval again from the Ji family.
The next night, Da Bao accompanied Nuonuo to et the theatrical ntor known as Teacher Tan, presenting a Ganzi inkstone as a greeting gift.
This gift wasn’t given blindly; Da Bao discovered online that besides acting, this teacher loved calligraphy and enjoyed writing poetry and painting during his leisure.
Indeed, Teacher Tan imdiately picked up the inkstone and examined it closely, evident appreciation shown.
"Nice, nice, Mr. Ji, thank you for such a thoughtful gift."
This inkstone wasn’t considered expensive by Da Bao or Teacher Tan.
But gift-giving isn’t about the price but the thought.
And Da Bao’s gift clearly reached Teacher Tan’s heart.
As for Da Bao, despite his reluctance for Nuonuo to have too much interaction and relationships in the entertainnt industry, he was principled. Since he allowed Nuonuo to take up this endorsent, he felt responsible to ensure she completed this job at her best.
Furthermore, the opportunity to be guided by a teacher of Tan’s esteed status was rare.
"It’s great you like it, Teacher Tan, from now on, I’ll be counting on you to guide my sister."
Da Bao was direct and candid even facing a big figure like Teacher Tan, with no hint of concealnt.
Coincidentally, Teacher Tan appreciated straightforwardness.
"Haha, rest assured, Mr. Ji. I’ve watched so of Si Han’s VCR clips, and her static photos too. This girl has great expressive strength, and those eyes of hers, just a glance can captivate many, and those raised eyebrows seem to convey full drama; with ti, this child will definitely achieve great things!"
Teacher Tan was generous with his praise for Nuonuo. Da Bao cared little about drama and theater but hearing such high remarks from a proud elder, his heart was undeniably delighted.
"Teacher Tan, Si Han might indeed have talent, but unrefined jade cannot beco a tool; at her age, she knows very little and has so much more to learn, I entrust you to guide her extensively."
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