CH 11

“Then are you willing?” Gu Jinmian asked.

After he finished speaking, seeing Yin Moshu’s forced smile expression, his head suddenly cleared up.

What the hell is he saying!

The sledgehammer of ethics hit Gu Jinmian on the head, waking him up from his Second brother’s evil words.

“That’s not what I meant, how can a fan’s love for their idols be this kind of support!”

This is his cub!

“I don’t want to ‘take care of’ you at all!”

(t/n Take care of- bāoyǎng, provide someone or some people for your own use, be a sugar daddy)

Because he was in a hurry to explain, his voice was a bit loud, and the surrounding staff heard the gossip and looked over one after another.

Gu Lifan’s disappointment was palpable, “Don’t rush to deny it.”

Yin Moshu said very gently, “Good, I also don’t really want to be taken care of, I have no experience at all.”

Gu Jinmian breathed a sigh of relief, “Ah, I knew it.”

Gu Lifan then followed with a sigh, “Ah, same, I also knew it.”

Yin Moshu: “…….”

The three continued to eat, although some sighed and some were tense, but the three of them didn’t seem to be in a bad mood.

After eating, the director took a few more shots and called it a day at 11:30 in the evening.

Night was the most leisurely time for most individuals, and it was also the time when the number of people online was the largest. The three trending searches on the Internet in the morning not only did not drop when work was over, but the popularity became even higher, as more people saw these trending searches.

Gu Lifan unexpectedly received a voice message.

He frowned when he saw it.

It was Ji Nan’s voice message.

None of Gu Jinmian’s three elder brothers liked Ji Nan, and the one with most clear detestment towards him was Gu Lifan.

He believed that Gu Jinmian, who became gloomy and abnormal in the eyes of outsiders, had serious psychological and personality problems—they were all responsible for it, but Ji Nan was at least accountable for half of the reason for it.

If it weren’t for the fact that the two families were friends, it wouldn’t just be a matter of irreconcilable adversaries in business.

He frowned and looked at the message for a while. After he beat Ji Nan last time, the two unexpectedly didn’t cut off each other.

He must have forgotten, and why is this bastard Ji Nan sending him a voice message.

While thinking this way, another voice message was sent over.

Gu Lifan was annoyed when he saw voice messages in WeChat. None of the subordinates in the entire Gu Group dared to send him voice messages.

“Send a text.”

After a while, a text message popped out.

Ji Nan: Mr. Gu, I have tried many times to have the Gu’s Building to support Hang Yuanting’s birthday back then, but I was rejected. Didn’t you say that the Gu’s Building will not be used to support celebrities?

In order to let Ji Nan accurately know of his ridicule and disdain, Gu Lifan, this double-standard dog, sent an annoyed voice message, “Tsk, who is Hang Yuanting, dare to ask for support from our Gu’s Building? Dream on!”

Ji Nan: Then what’s with that little star that I’ve never heard of!

Gu Lifan glanced at Gu Jinmian and Yin Moshu who were standing together, and smiled.

For the very first time, as he confronted Ji Nan, he was no longer feeling aggrieved, and there was obvious joy in his voice, “Then please remember, this little star is Yin Moshu, a child of the Yin family in City B, and the person whom my brother wants to take care of.” 

For some reason, Ji Nan also sent a voice message over, sneering, “Take care of? His new method of torturing people?”

Gu Lifan: “If he wants to torture the little star, do you think I will let him use the Gu’s Building?”

Ji Nan: “Then this is his new way to attract my attention?”

Gu Lifan: “I suggest you look in the mirror and compare yourself with Yin Moshu’s photo.”

Ji Nan: “…….”

“Oh, I forgot to tell you, Mianmian wanted to take care of Yin Moshu but Yin Moshu refused, but you know how stubborn Mianmian is, he will definitely not give up.”

After saying this, Gu Lifan directly blocked Ji Nan without waiting for his response.

Some of the anger he had upon enduring Ji Nan for so many years was actually let out, which felt even more better compared to beating him last time.

After all, even when he beat Ji Nan, he knew in his heart that Gu Jinmian was still hopelessly fond of him. If he really beat him to death, Gu Jinmian might not want to live anymore.

But it was different now. Seeing Gu Jinmian and Yin Moshu getting along, he saw a glimmer of hope.

Gu Jinmian not liking Ji Nan anymore, was their family’s greatest wish. 

As long as it’s not Ji Nan, let alone any celebrities, even if they were a security guard, they would gladly accept it.

Gu Lifan thought—I must find a way to let them get in touch with each other more, but it would be better if Yin Moshu just accepts to be taken care of.

What is the solution?

President Gu thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to let his omnipotent secretary think about it.

After Gu Jinmian bid farewell to Yin Moshu, he turned around and saw that his Second brother was looking at him with a strange look.

That look reminded him of how his grandmother looked at his unmarried aunt who was over 35 years old.

“…..?”

Gu Jinmian realized he had just made a subjective judgment and patted his head. “Second brother, are you not going home?”

“Going home.”

****

Upon arriving, the house was brightly lit, the butler and the cook were talking at the door, while standing very respectfully and there was also another person whom Gu Jinmian didn’t recognize.

Looking at this scene, it should be that another relative had returned.

Coming home at this time, it would most likely be the Eldest brother.

“Second Young Master, Young Master, the Eldest Young Master is back.”

Sure enough.

On the first day Gu Jinmian transmigrated in, this Eldest brother socialized very late at night, and went to other places early the next morning for inspection, therefore he had never seen him.

According to the original book, this Eldest brother was the only person Gu Jinmian was a little afraid of.

At first glance, he did look like a formidable person.

Gu Jinmian relaxed his face, showing the most paralyzed appearance, and followed the Second brother inside.

The villa in the Gu family center was simple and elegant, with a Chinese style. A man was seated on a pear wood chair in the center of the living room, listening to a report.

He was wearing a flat suit. His shirt was buttoned up to the top, just below his Adam’s apple, and he had gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose. He looked to be in his late thirties, and had a serene countenance and a calm demeanor.

“Eldest brother, you are back.” Gu Lifan said.

Gu Jinmian also called out, “Eldest Brother.”

There was no need to deliberately pretend to be nervous, but seeing this person, Gu Jinmian was really a little nervous.

Hearing the sound, Gu Xijun raised his head and his eyes fell on Gu Jinmian.

The teenage boy was wearing light blue loose jeans, an ivory white sweater, a crooked beige peaked cap on his head, which was buckled on his messed up hair, with almond eyes that looked at him obediently. He looked unruly yet youthful and energetic.

“Eldest brother?”

Realizing that he had been staring for a long time, Gu Xijun withdrew his gaze, “The hat is crooked.”

Gu Jinmian immediately put his hands on his head, turned it around neatly, and straightened his hat, “Is it okay now?”

Gu Xijun paused, waved at the people around him to step down, and said to the two of them, “Sit down, let’s have a chat.”

Gu Jinmian and Gu Lifan immediately sat opposite him.

“You’re going to graduate soon, what do you plan to do after graduation?” Gu Xijun asked with the air of a parent.

In fact, he could indeed might as well be Gu Jinmian’s parent

He didn’t know why, while their mother had appeared several times in the book, but their father didn’t, moreover Gu Xijun was fifteen years older than him, and he was also the most influential person in the family.

Gu Jinmian: “Be a pilot.”

Gu Lifan: “You study philosophy!”

Gu Jinmian:”…….”

Fortunately, I already finished the graduation thesis.

Gu Jinmian gave himself a pat on the back in his mind, “So that, I can drive a plane to explore the mysteries of the universe.”

Gu Lifan: “…….”

Gu Xijun said, “With a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, it is indeed not easy to find a corresponding job.”

Gu Lifan nodded following his words, “Eldest brother is right, Mianmian is still so young, I think we can let him practice in a familiar field first.”

“What do you have in mind?” Gu Xijun asked.

Gu Lifan:”Mianmian has recently become interested in films and television dramas, and has invested in two movies.”

Gu Xijun: “Then open an entertainment company for him.”

Gu Lifan: “Good idea, Eldest brother.”

Gu Xijun: “Since it is for experience, let him take charge after the company successfully opens. Except for opening the back door in movies for his own family, don’t give him other resources, and don’t give him too much money. Just give him 100 million. If it goes bankrupt, then let him experience starvation for a year.”

Gu Lifan: “Eldest brother is still thoughtful, then it’s settled.”

Gu Jinmian: “???”

Hello?

He is still sitting here, are you just going to continue ignoring him the whole time and make decisions for himself?

They are really feudal parents!

Just as Gu Jinmian was about to speak, Gu Xijun stood up, took off his glasses and looked at him. Those calm eyes were like the deep sea, having still waves yet could overwhelm any one.

“Previously, the family was just too used to you.”

Gu Jinmian’s words got stuck in his throat, and he could only watch him go upstairs.

When he wanted to speak again, he was pulled by Gu Lifan.

“Do you still remember when the Third brother rebelled against the Eldest brother and was sent to Africa by the Eldest brother?”

Gu Jinmian: “…….”

“Second brother, is what Eldest brother said true? So casual?”

Gu Lifan: “Eldest brother never jokes around, besides, how big of a deal is it, how serious should it be?”

Gu Jinmian: “…..”

“Don’t worry, there is a Second brother, who still doesn’t get it, secretly teaching you.” Gu Lifan pulled him to sit down, “Come, come, come, Second brother will tell you now.”

“This 100 million, excluding rent and wages, is not enough for you to scoop a big star.”

Gu Jinmian: “……..”

“You will have to establish a complete mechanism to cultivate your own artists, but it’s unrealistic in just a short period of time, so it is most suitable to sign someone who is not yet popular but has great potential.”

It makes sense, but I always feel that something is not quite right here.

Gu Lifan stopped before going too far, and merely patted him on the shoulder and said, “Think about it carefully.”

Gu Jinmian, with a confused face, went to his room and thought about it.

In all honesty, it’s not impossible to start an entertainment company. He originally wanted to help invest in his cub, and opening an entertainment company could help him better. Moreover, it shouldn’t be too difficult if he had the book and Gu family to rely on.

As for the money, do you really think he would only have 100 million? Before that, his Second brother gave him money to invest in two movies that were destined to make a lot of profit.

Gu Jinmian figured it out in one night, and happily accepted this setting.

****

His Second brother, who was exceptionally vigorous in doing things, sent Secretary Gu to wait at his door the next morning.

As soon as Gu Jinmian opened the door and saw him, he remembered the scene of their encounter at the elevator of Gu’s Building yesterday.

Gu Jinmian: “……”

“Young Master.”

While walking with him, Gu Jinmian muttered, “I don’t know what my Eldest brother and Second brother are thinking, but they suddenly want me to open an entertainment company.”

Secretary Gu next to him pushed his glasses and remained silent.

It was said that the company helped him open it, but when going through the basic process, Gu Jinmian still had to be on the scene. Secretary Gu had done this kind of thing many times, and he skillfully prepared the materials for him and contacted good people. It took only three days to help him set up the company and rented an office at the lowest price.

Originally, he also wanted to recruit people for him, but Gu Jinmian refused.

Let’s not employ people first.

He only had 100 million, thus he must scrutinize from every angle his spending.

He made a list of artists himself, pondered over it deeply, deleted then revised.

When he was about done with all of this, it was almost time for Yin Moshu to join the crew to film. He should also go and see it.

The first filming location of Director Lin’s film was in a place with beautiful scenery, which had not yet been overly commercialized. The lack of commercialization indirectly showed a problem: inconvenient transportation.

Fortunately, there was a small airport nearby, thus it was no big problem for Gu Jinmian.

He and the butler came to the set in a very low-key manner, and unexpectedly saw Bai Xinyu and Du Bai’an squatting next to a small wooden house at a glance.

Hmm? 

Why are they here?

Gu Jinmian asked the butler to wait here, then he walked over to their side quietly.

Bai Xinyu and Du Bai’an were leaning against the wall on the right side of the cabin. Bai Xinyu was covering his head, while Du Bai’an had an indescribable expression.

Gu Jinmian heard Bai Xinyu say, “He is too terrible.”

Ah! who is so powerful that can make the protagonist feel scared.

“My strong sixth sense of virginity tells me that Gu Jinmian must have done this.” Bai Xinyu painfully grabbed Du Bai’an’s wrist, “You see, he is indeed a stepmother.”

Gu Jinmian: “???”

Du Bai’an could only laugh awkwardly, as he had already seen Gu Jinmian.

With his back to Gu Jinmian, Bai Xinyu turned his head slowly, and met Gu Jinmian’s paralyzed face.

“Hello, what a coincidence, Young Master Gu is also here.”

“Oh.” 

Bai Xinyu’s grip on Du Bai’an tightened even more.

Look, how indifferent!

Gu Jinmian spoke with a paralyzed face.

“You, virgin?”

“Me, stepmother?”

Bai Xinyu blinked, and said solemnly, “That’s right, I’ve been a poor learner of English since I was a child, and I can’t remember how to pronounce English words, so I mark the pronunciation with Chinese and tones next to the words, for example, Home is marked (Huo)(一) – (Ma)(\) , the pronunciation is so non-standard.”

“You are helping us again, and giving us film resources. For our X-S boy group, you are considered our second home.”

Amazingly, Gu Jinmian’s paralyzed face could actually express a befuddled look.