After Ling Qianhe finished his scene, he sat quietly on a makeshift bench on set.
Lin Muci walked over to him, only to be pulled into a hug. "Let me hug you." His chin rested on her shoulder, and knowing he was immersed in his role, Lin Muci remained silent. After a while, he let go. "Alright, you need to go home, right?" "I'll drive you."
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When Mrs. Lin Cuiping saw Lin Muci return, she shook her head repeatedly, adopting a serious, paternalistic demeanor. "Look at you, look at you... tsk tsk tsk..." "Ling Qianhe drove you back?" "There are rumors flying everywhere. Xiao Ci, have you been ignoring my words?" "You can't have men who are too handsome!"
Lin Muci looked at Lin Cuiping, who then suddenly asked, "Mom, do you really dislike Ling Qianhe?" Upon being asked, a hint of hesitation crossed Mrs. Lin Cuiping's usually dignified and gentle face. Lin Cuiping pondered for a moment before stating her opinion. "It's not that I dislike him." "It's just..." "Xiao Ci, you are still young." "And you used to like him so madly. I'm worried you might just see him as an idol to worship. Because you admire him too much, you might overlook interpreting and understanding his true character." "Mommy has also read many psychology books recently." "And I've asked your Uncle Zhaolong about some... psychological knowledge." "The entertainment industry is a decadent world." "He entered the industry at fifteen. It's hard to guarantee his pure nature. I worry he's just someone who will do anything to climb to the top."
She was worried he might be like Chi Chongyi in the movie. It wasn't strange for Lin Cuiping to have such concerns, as she herself had experienced heartbreak from a scumbag. Having suffered from a bad man, she also worried about her daughter suffering. Lin Muci thought for a moment, sat on the sofa, held her teacup, and said to Lin Cuiping, "Ling Qianhe... he's not that kind of person."
Lin Cuiping was somewhat annoyed. The anger was directed at Ling Qianhe! "Who says he's not that kind of person?" "He's a scumbag! Have they explained his situation with his assistant? They were kissing so passionately, and now he's trying to charm Xiao Ci. A fickle man like that, you can't have him!" "Such a man is a cad!" "Xiao Ci, you must not be deceived by him and get involved in anything you shouldn't!"
Lin Muci coughed, her teacup shaking uncontrollably, nearly spilling the contents. Lin Cuiping looked at her suspiciously. "Xiao Ci?" "You and him, it wouldn't be..." Lin Muci immediately denied it. "Absolutely not!" She took a deep breath, then looked at Lin Cuiping and patiently explained, "He's really not a bad person... I know what happened with him and his assistant. He's not a playboy; he's actually quite devoted." He had only ever liked her.
Lin Cuiping muttered, "How do you know? You know a person's face but not their heart." "Hmph, I'll find an opportunity to catch this kid red-handed..." Lin Cuiping looked at Lin Muci and then said, "Although your grandfather has recovered, his health is not as good as it used to be. The company is now managed by me, and it's good for him to tend to his flowers and cultivate his character. Why don't we go visit your grandfather?"
Lin Muci readily agreed. Lin Cuiping, with renewed interest, had Old Li drive them. As they approached the gate of the villa in the suburbs, Lin Muci heard a notification from the system. "Host, there's a sudden mission, thirty points. Do you accept?" She had previously received thirty points for exposing Huo Ziyao's secret of wearing a fake knock-off dress, and now another thirty points? She wanted to redeem the ultimate pharmacist skill. Points were indispensable. So Lin Muci nodded without hesitation. "Yes. I'll accept." She decided to take the mission without even looking at its content. The system, relieved, then sent her a string of text. "There's a woman living in Villa Thirteen in this residential area. She holds a big secret. This secret involves Mrs. Ling and Ling Qianhe. Go find her and find out this secret from her."
Lin Muci was slightly taken aback. "That's it?" The system replied, "Yes. Everything else, you'll have to explore yourself." Lin Muci couldn't help but frown. What kind of rubbish mission was this? The mission was utterly confusing. Villa Thirteen. So, she had to go take a look?
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She and Lin Cuiping stayed with her grandfather for a while. She checked his pulse; he was very healthy and could still chat and laugh. He praised Lin Cuiping for managing the company well. "You really have potential. You were fooled by that scumbag Lu Yuanhang before, your mind clouded by fog. Your own assets, of course, should be kept in your own hands!" Lin Cuiping blushed a little from her father's praise. She was, after all, his doted-on daughter, and she chatted merrily with her father. Lin Muci sat quietly beside them.
When they finished talking, Lin Cuiping took her, intending to go home. But then she heard Lin Muci say, "Mom, you go get in the car first. I'll walk around nearby." Lin Cuiping looked quite puzzled. "What is it?" "Xiao Ci, where are you going?" She was quite worried. "Although this is a villa area, Xiao Ci, you're alone. Don't let anything happen to you. You're a big star now. Wandering around outside isn't safe!" Lin Muci shook her head, her expression obedient. "Mommy, don't worry about me." She waved her phone. "I'll call you if anything happens."
Lin Cuiping was still uneasy. Lin Muci, looking into the distance, saw a car driving into the villa area. Her heart stirred, and she pointed to the car. "That's my friend! I'll chat with him and be right back." Lin Cuiping remained worried. She intended to note down the license plate when she saw a handsome man in a white shirt step out of a white Bentley. She suddenly relaxed. "Is that Dr. Yang?" "He lives here? So it's her. Xiao Ci, why didn't you say so earlier!" "If it's Dr. Yang Lan Yan, I'm most relieved. Xiao Ci, you go ahead!" She nodded at Lin Muci, signaling her to go over. Lin Muci herself, however, was suddenly stunned for a moment. She blinked, feeling a bit at a loss. It really was an acquaintance?
But the words had already been spoken. So Lin Muci could only offer a wry smile and walk forward!
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Yang Lan Yan drove into the villa area. As Lin Muci approached him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Lin Muci lowered her voice. "Do me a favor. I need to go to Villa Thirteen." Yang Lan Yan looked at her, his expression suddenly becoming peculiar. "What a coincidence?" "I need to go to Villa Thirteen as well." "Mrs. Dong there has invited me to provide her with psychological counseling!" "Let's go together." Mrs. Dong, is that the woman mentioned in the mission? So, Yang Lan Yan actually knew her?