Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter Seventy

Chapter 78: Chapter Seventy-Eight: Filming Begins

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Xu Yun and Shi Yun had always been a sweet and loving couple, and the Shi family had a good family atmosphere, so Xu Yun’s temperament was usually gentle and generous. However, that didn’t mean she didn’t have a temper. She’d already heard from her daughter about how this bizarre mother-and-daughter pair treated Yun Nan, but since Yun Nan didn’t air her grievances, it would’ve been inappropriate for Xu Yun to go after Yun Nan’s biological mother on her behalf. However, she didn’t expect them to come Imocking on her door today, daring to slander Yun Nan without restraint in her presence.

Xu Yun couldn’t tolerate this and showed them the door. Snubbed and embarrassed, Gu Wei and Yun Liu returned home resentfully.

The movie ‘4:30 P.M.’ quietly began filming, and everything went smoothly.

Shi Xiu had been on the set since day one. Her part didn’t come in until later in the shoot, but she was on set everyday, buzzing around helping Yun Nan, Mika, Miss An, and even the cameraman and script supervisor. She would show up wherever there was a shortage of staff. Everyone soon forgot about her identity as the daughter of a wealthy family a few days in and treated her like their little sister. She was smart, intuitive, and hardworking; even Fang Xi was impressed.

“You have a pretty good sister-in-law!” Fang Xi praised as she handed Yun Nan a cup of coffee. Only then did Yun Nan notice Shi Xiu, who was helping Miss An carry some clothes.

Yun Nan turned pale and cried, “Oh my goodness! Her mother would kill me if she saw this!” She was about to call the girl over when Fang Xi covered her mouth.

“Hey, take it easy, will you? It seems like you’re not taking your role seriously at all! If you want your marriage with Shi Nian to be convincing, you have to get in character and treat Shi Xiu as your sister-in-law!”

Yun Nan pushed Fang Xi’s hand away and said exasperatedly, “I can’t make her work like this, real sister-in-law or not!”

“Why not? She obviously enjoys being here! Besides, judging by that temper of hers, even her own mother couldn’t stop her, let alone you! Just let her be. If it’s just her passing whim, she’ll quit after a day or two without you saying anything. On the other hand, why put her on the spot if she truly likes her work here?” Fang Xi objectively analyzed.

Yun Nan gave it a moment’s thought before conceding, “Fine. I’ll talk to her brother tonight.” Fang Xi looked at Yun Nan strangely and withheld her words.

Yun Nan had drawn a clear line between herself and Shi Nian, but she hadn’t noticed Shi Nian quietly blurring that line. As a bystander, Fang Xi could tell Shi Nian had fallen for her friend, and Shi Xiu wholeheartedly treated Yun Nan as her beloved second sister-in-law. With Yun Nan’s personality, Fang Xi knew she would surrender to the Shi family’s gentle care sooner or later; all her struggles now were futile.

However, people were often clear-headed observers while being blind to their own situation. Fang Xi felt Yun Nan’s dense nature when it comes to romance wasn’t a bad thing—it presented an opportunity to test Shi Nian. After all, whoever falls in love first, loses. Fang Xi knew this to be true from her own tearful experience. Being burned once was enough for her; she never wanted to get involved in relationships ever again.

Ye Kun had asked her to care for Tuan Tuan for three days, but he only returned a week later. During that time, Tuan Tuan followed Fang Xi everywhere; when Fang Xi drove, Tuan Tuan would sit in the passenger seat, and when Fang Xi was at the studio or on the film set, she would bring Tuan Tuan in the dog carrier. Tuan Tuan had met and been fed by many people these days. Belly round and well-fed, the puppy had long forgotten about his so-called ‘Dad.’

Thus, when Fang Xi opened her apartment door to let Ye Kun in, Tuan Tuan just came to take a look at him before turning his little ass around and going back to the living room to play with his new toy.

Fang Xi chuckled, “I think Tuan Tuan might be angry at you.”

Ye Kun was slightly embarrassed and said, “I’m really sorry about this. I could have settled things in three days, but something went wrong, and it took me a week to finish everything.”

Fang Xi replied, “It’s fine; these things happen. That’s work for you. You’ll have to learn to expect the unexpected.”

Ye Kun stood at the entrance, stunned at the dog snacks and toys all over the floor. “I’m sorry for all the trouble,” he apologized.

Fang Xi lightly kicked Tuan Tuan’s toys to the side and smilingly stated, “It’s no trouble at all. I bring Tuan Tuan to work with me everyday, and all my friends and colleagues love him. The toys and treats all come from them.”

“Woof!” Tuan Tuan barked at Ye Kun, then walked to him and rubbed against his leg. Ye Kun picked the puppy up and bared his teeth at it as he commented, “Well, aren’t you a lucky dog? You have so many people who love and take care of you.. You’re living a happier life than I am!”