Nuonuo’s eyes were slightly red, and she murmured to Da Bao, "Thank you, brother..."
At this mont, she even felt a little grateful to her biological parents for abandoning her, thankful that they left her in that desolate small grove, allowing her brother to find her, so she could have a family and lover who loved her so much and put her first in everything.
Although such thoughts were quite disrespectful to her biological parents, whom she had never t, she couldn’t stop these ideas from rushing out.
Da Bao stared at her red eyes for a few seconds, sighed gently, stood up, and with a few long strides, crossed to stand in front of her. His large hand covered her head, rubbing it hard, as if by doing so, he could crush and toss away all the gloom lodged in his heart.
Nuonuo let him rub her head forcefully, her eyes focused on his feet. Her eyes felt hotter and hotter, and she didn’t want to cry in front of her parents, which would look too pathetic. She subconsciously tilted her face up, sniffing hard.
Looking up through misty eyes that t the concerned gaze looking down at her, Nuonuo’s heart betrayed her by pounding frantically, as if soone pressed fast-forward on a piece of music, throwing the rhythm into complete disarray.
Looking down from above, Da Bao saw the little girl with red eyes and tears shimring in her blushing face. His already chaotic heart was further stirred into a gigantic whirlpool, almost swallowing him whole.
"Do you have any plans for after this? Do you need us to help pave the way for you?" Despite the storm raging inside, Da Bao spoke rationally, his tone gentle, gazing deeply into Nuonuo’s dark eyes, calm and profound.
He couldn’t deny that hearing her say she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainnt industry made him so angry he could have strangled her.
She had been his treasure to protect cautiously and love, held in the palm of his hand, fearing that she might lt in his mouth. Whenever she left the range of his vision or control, he always feared soone would bully her or that she’d cry if she was wronged.
Once he realized that besides familial love, he had romantic love for her as a man, his desire to monopolize her grew to an almost morbid level. The little girl might not know it, but he was well aware, constantly trying to prevent her from having overly intimate contact with any man outside the Ji Family.
Often he selfishly and grimly thought about hiding her away in his pocket, not letting anyone see or touch her.
Yet now he had to accept that the face that once smiled only for him would soon flash before people across the nation. It felt like the precious candy he couldn’t bring himself to eat was now being lted in a large pot of water, divided among unrelated people.
Yes, he admitted, he disliked and was unwilling to share her beauty with anyone, even a small smile without genuine feelings!
But when he heard what Mommy said to Nuonuo, his thoughts were deeply shaken.
If he had enough confidence in their relationship, he wouldn’t need to worry that outside temptations would sway her!
If he considered himself strong enough, why couldn’t he, like their parents, use his power to let her do what she loved without worries?
In other words, if a man doesn’t have the capacity and tolerance to support and allow his lover to do what she loves, then what kind of love is it?
Mommy’s words not only changed his thoughts but also made him feel ashad!
Nuonuo wasn’t a pet he raised; she was an independent person with her own thoughts and pursuits. He might not support or agree, but what right did he have to stop her?
Just like Daddy and Mommy, undoubtedly, Daddy had the capability to provide an excellent life for Mommy, but he never stopped her from having her own career and pursuits. Instead, he always supported and respected her, enabling her to beco a powerful woman who could advance and retreat with Daddy. Of course, if Mommy had chosen to stay at ho and take care of the family, he would have loved her all the sa. But he also had to admit that the outstanding Mommy now had more personal charm than an ordinary housewife. For Mommy, her life undoubtedly was more complete and exciting.
And Nuonuo, what she wanted was probably what Mommy wanted too.
How could she be wrong?
Since she wasn’t wrong, why couldn’t he support her like Daddy supported Mommy, with the necessary generosity and tolerance of a man?
Nuonuo finally steadied her heartbeat under his affectionate and loving gaze, sniffed again, and shook her head.
"I don’t need you to do anything for now."
Her confidence surprised Da Bao and the Le Tong couple.
"So what are you planning to do?" Da Bao, standing closest, voiced the question that was on the minds of all three.
"Sister Ziwen ca to see . She said Mr. Mai hopes I can continue endorsing their brand next year. Additionally, there’s a rather famous director, with the surna Sun, though I forgot his full na, who wants to play the female lead in his new film. I haven’t discussed the details yet, so brother, could you go with to et him when the ti cos? I may need you guys to help oversee things."
Although Nuonuo had a plan for her future life, she didn’t intend to face it alone. She was self-aware enough to know she was still too young and that venturing into a new environnt without family support and guidance would be essential.
Da Bao nodded in agreent; even if Nuonuo hadn’t ntioned it, he definitely wouldn’t feel at ease letting her et those directors or investors alone.
Ji Rui and Le Tong exchanged glances, simultaneously recalling an encounter with Director Sun at Jing Shen’s birthday feast two years ago. Could it be that the Director Sun Nuonuo ntioned was the very one?
"Director Sun? Has he directed any famous films?" Le Tong asked cautiously.
Nuonuo never ntioned this Director Sun again, and since she didn’t bring it up, Le Tong and Ji Rui naturally pretended to be oblivious.
Nuonuo tilted her head and thought for a mont, recalling several blockbuster films directed by Director Sun, including two starring Fang Kai, "Fiery" and "Youth." The latter was the film that Director Sun first invited her to join.
Le Tong and Ji Rui received a definite answer, and as a mother, she asked, "Darling, what ti did you arrange to et Director Sun? Can your Daddy and I go with you to hear what the director has to say?"
Two years ago, Director Sun naturally didn’t get an investnt from Ji Rui, and Ji Rui never ntioned that the little girl he favored, Si Han, was his beloved daughter Ji Sihan.
"Sure, thank you, Daddy and Mommy!"
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