Chapter 260: She Was Reluctant to Leave
In a film base of A City, a cameraman instructed Qin Xiaobai with a camera in his hands. “Xiaobai, be natural. Look at me. Right! Excellent!”
Qin Xiaobai showed a solemn face. Wearing a white suit, he kept changing his posture as the flashlights flickered.
After the photographer checked the photos shot just now, he raised his eyebrow at Qin Xiaobai. “Perfect! Take a break, Xiaobai. We’ll be back in half an hour.” He grinned at the kid.
The child nodded, walking towards the bench in the green room with a straight face. Noticing that, his assistant rushed to serve him juice and dessert.
“Xiaobai, drink some juice and have some dessert. They’re your favorites.” Yiyi beamed and gave Qin Xiaobai a cup of juice. She placed a plate of dessert on the table.
“I appreciate that.” Qin Xiaobai took several sips of the juice and left it on the table.
The dessert remained untouched. Seeing that, Yiyi advised, “Xiaobai, you didn’t eat enough food for breakfast. You’ll be exhausted if you don’t have more food now.” Qin Xiaobai was occupied by work this afternoon. After he finished the advertisement, he would shoot a film in the filming site. As his assistant, Yiyi was worried about him.
“Yiyi, I have no appetite.” The kid lowered his head and showed a trace of sadness on his face.
‘I miss Dabai very much. Although I know she wouldn’t come back, I keep thinking about her.’ Qin Muxuan had accompanied Qin Xiaobai no matter when he had been shooting an advertisement or a movie. From time to time, she had bought some snacks which were Xiaobai’s favorites and given them to his assistant.
In fact, Gu Zijin was unwilling to let Xiaobai continue his work now. However, Qin Xiaobai tried to keep himself busy. At least, he wouldn’t feel lonely when he was in the filming site with others. People bustling around would alleviate the overwhelming sorrow.
After all, Gu Zijin was busy working. He couldn’t accompany Qin Xiaobai every day. The kid was reluctant to be a burden of his father. Qin Xiaobai hoped Gu Zijin could rest assured and focus on his work.
Qin Xiaobai’s sadness influenced Yiyi. She sighed inwardly.
Half an hour fled away. The person in charge came up. “Xiaobai, it’s time to continue working. Is that okay?”
Nodding, the child jumped from the chair and strode towards the photo studio.
“Xiaobai, the next subject is the angel. Try to be cheerful. Look at me. Cheese!”
Hearing that, Qin Xiaobai recalled the past of shooting an advertisement. He beamed.
“Right! Perfect!”
Qin Xiaobai continually changed his gesture. The cameraman lauded the child from time to time. As the time went by, staff in the studio kept bustling around. No one noticed a woman in an oversized uniform and a casquette stood in the corner and stared at Qin Xiaobai without blinking.
Tears welled up in her eyes. She covered her mouth in order to suppress her whimpers.
She and Yin Youting had boarded a plane from M Country to A City. As soon as they landed, Yin Youting received the news that Qin Xiaobai would shoot an advertisement in a studio. Hence, they headed towards the studio directly from the airport.
The uniform she wore now was sloppy. Yin Youting had asked someone to prepare for her an oversized outfit which could hide her baby bump.
Qin Muxuan wiped away her tears and glimpsed at her phone. She just received a message from Yin Youting.
“Gu Zijin’s here. Be careful. I’ll wait for you at the backdoor.”
“How’s it going, Mr. Gu?” The person in charge greeted a man, which stunned Qin Muxuan.
“Everything’s fine. I’m here to visit Xiaobai.” The familiar voice rose behind Qin Muxuan.
She was frozen. Her feet couldn’t move an inch. Tears again streamed down her face. Hearing the conversation between Gu Zijin and the person in charge, Qin Muxuan was reluctant to leave. She missed his voice which pulled at her heartstrings.
“Daddy!” Qin Muxuan didn’t gather her thoughts until Qin Xiaobai’s crispy voice rose. She dared not to turn around but rushed towards the rear door.
“Are you tired, my dear son?” Lifting the kid up, Gu Zijin chuckled.
“Nope. I was praised by Uncle Photographer.” Qin Xiaobai only behaved like a normal five-year-old child before Gu Zijin. The kid was eager to claim credit.
“Good boy, but you should have meals on time.”
Hearing that, Qin Xiaobai threw a querulous glimpse at Yiyi. ‘She must have told on me.’
Qin Xiaobai nodded meekly. “No worries, dad. I promise I’ll have meals on time!”
“That’s my good boy.” The man stroked the kid’s head. Tenderness flew in his eyes.
“Mr. Gu, Xiaobai’s supposed to shoot a film in a filming site, so…” Although Yiyi was reluctant to interrupt the cosy scene, there was only an hour left. She had to remind them.This is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
“I’ll drive him there.” A smile lifted Gu Zijin’s lips. He gazed at Yiyi.
“All… All right, Mr. Gu.” The man’s smile stunned Yiyi. After all, it was the first time Gu Zijin grinned at her. She was thrilled and instantly felt full of energy.
Sorting out the script and materials of Xiaobai’s next film, Yiyi planned to help Qin Xiaobai recite the lines.
On the other side, Qin Muxuan caught sight of a Maybach parking not far away as she stepped out of the postern. It seemed that she found her savior. Rushing over to open the door, she hastily got in the car.
Seeing that, Yin Youting gazed at the woman while tilting his head. “Have you met Xiaobai?”
“Yes.” Hearing her son’s name, Qin Muxuan beamed. The kid was sensitive and obedient as before. She hadn’t seen him for only a month, but it seemed that he was thinner.
Fixing his eyes on her smile, Yin Youting felt joyful. He had planned to ask her if she had seen Gu Zijin, but he halted for a while. In the end, he didn’t mention that.
In effect, Qin Muxuan hadn’t turned around and seen Gu Zijin’s face. She dreaded that she would lunge at him and tell him that she was alive.
“I’m happy for you. I should go to the company later, but I’ll send you to the hotel first.”
“Thank you.”
Qin Muxuan knew that Yin Youting came back for the company’s affairs. Because of her, he had been staying in M Country these days. ‘I must have delayed his work.’
Noticing Qin Muxuan’s expression, Yin Youting knew she was worrying. “Don’t overthink. We will go back to M Country after a week.”
“Youting, do you really wanna stay and develop your company in M Country?” Qin Muxuan understood his intention, but she could take care of herself.
“I intended to start a branch in a foreign country, but I never mentioned that before my dad. I just put it ahead of schedule while you need help.” Yin Youting beamed casually, consoling Qin Muxuan.
“Youting…” His composure made Qin Muxuan speechless.
“Xuan, your priority is to give birth to the baby smoothly. Don’t worry about other things. Got it?”
Staring at Yin Youting’s profile, Qin Muxuan finally consented.
After driving her to the hotel, Yin Youting went upstairs with her. He didn’t leave until he saw her enter the room. Before he left, he exhorted her not to wander around outside.
After Yin Youting stepped out of the hotel, he directly went to the Yin’s house. As soon as he entered the house, he saw Yin Tiancheng sit on the sofa and read a newspaper. “Dad.”
Hearing the voice, Yin Tiancheng dropped the newspaper. He grinned at his son. “You finally come back, my dear son. I thought you wouldn’t be back.”
“Dad, it’s been a long time.”
“Well, I’m delighted. Since you’re back, the board won’t bother me every day.”
This month, board members of the Yin Group tried their best to called for Yin Youting’s ouster in order to master the company themselves when he was not in China. Those people troubled Yin Tiancheng as they kept rushing to his home and nagging about his son these days. However, he didn’t call his son. Yin Youting came back because his father’s assistant couldn’t bear anymore and called him.
When Yin Youting had gone abroad, he told his father. “I need a break.” Yin Tiancheng was worried about his son after knowing Qin Muxuan had passed away, so he didn’t stop Yin Youting.
“Dad, they came to you?” Yin Youting scowled. He didn’t expect that they would make a scene here.
“Yep.” Yin Tiancheng took a teacup on the end table and had a sip.
‘I should come back early.’ Yin Youting blamed himself inwardly. “Dad, I’ll go to the company now and address those issues.”
“Take it easy. Don’t be in such a hurry. You just come back. They have been waiting for a long period. Keeping them waiting for one or two days won’t make a difference.”
Hearing that, Yin Youting was mute for a while. He then understood and sat beside Yin Tiancheng with a smile.