Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense!"

Bai Li looked at Zhang Qian's tense expression, then glanced at the several young women exchanging bewildered glances beside her, and gave them a stern lecture:

"How old are you guys this year? Stop worrying unnecessarily. That kind of thing is simply impossible."

Li Mengmeng, who had already secretly done 10 repetitions, looked at her little arms and swallowed hard.

"that is!"

Li Mengmeng put her hands behind her back and nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice:

"Don't do that! Brother Bai Li already said he definitely won't do that."

This little girl is incredibly cunning and ruthless.

Her little scheme was already racing through her mind:

These young women are vibrant and beautiful now, but a woman's prime only lasts a few years. What will happen when we're all old...?

[If I'm the only one who maintains this... then I'm still one step ahead of you!]

Of the five or six women present, she was probably the only one secretly rolling in the money.

Lin Xiaoshuang was unaware of Li Mengmeng's subtle rivalry. She reached out and grabbed Huang Mao's tuft of hair, then walked over and grabbed Bai Li's arm.

"Brother, it's terribly cold outside, let's go inside quickly."

Lin Xiaoshuang leaned softly against him, her innocent face full of smiles.

She even nudged Zhang Qian with her elbow, teasingly drawing out the sound:

"Zhang Qian hasn't seen you all afternoon, she's probably been thinking about you a lot, she's practically lost her mind."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qian's face immediately turned bright red.

The bodycon skirt accentuated her stunning figure, and she tugged at the hem of the skirt uncomfortably, her long blue hair swaying over her shoulders with the movement.

"Xiao Shuang, what nonsense are you talking about...?"

"I...I didn't hide under the covers..."

Zhang Qian seemed to lack confidence even when refuting him.

She pushed open the front door of the villa and changed the subject:

"Mengmeng, Big Brother, come in quickly! We've prepared dinner! The food's getting cold!"

……

The chandeliers in the restaurant cast a warm glow, illuminating the dining table.

The table was filled with steaming home-style dishes. Although they didn't look as appealing as those in a five-star hotel, they had a warm and homey feel to them.

Several girls sat around Bai Li, each picking at the rice in their bowls, occasionally putting a couple of pieces of meat on Bai Li's plate.

Chen Tingting chewed on a piece of pork rib:

"Big brother."

"Now that we've finalized the contract with Xie's Media, what are our next steps?"

Everyone at the table stopped eating and looked at Bai Li.

Bai Li picked up the warm water beside him, took a sip, and swallowed the food in his mouth.

He turned his head and his gaze fell on Li Jiaxin and Zhang Qian sitting there.

"Jiaxin, Zhang Qian."

Bai Li's tone was gentle:

"Why don't you go home and check on things first?"

Li Jiaxin's action of picking up food with her chopsticks stopped in mid-air.

She casually placed her floral-patterned legs on the chair, her long purple hair cascading down her back.

She and Zhang Qian exchanged a glance and shook their heads like rattles.

"Let's not go back for now."

"Viewers online are still urging for more episodes in the comments section. Right now, it's generating a lot of buzz."

She reached up and smoothed her purple hair from her forehead, then continued:

"Career is the priority. Now, I'll work hard with you, make a name for myself in short dramas, and fill my pockets. That way, I'll have more face when I go back later, right?"

Zhang Qian nodded in agreement, her blue hair sliding down her collarbone.

She lacked a sense of security from a young age and has an almost greedy attachment to her current stable life:

"I can go home anytime. My aunt's house and Jiaxin's house are both in the county..."

"But the popularity of short dramas may fade quickly."

"So I'll stay here and film with my brother. As long as he doesn't kick me out, I'm not going anywhere."

Looking at the stubbornness and drive in the eyes of the two girls, Bai Li felt a sense of comfort.

He didn't care how much money these girls could make for him, since he had his own system anyway.

But this kind of single-minded dedication to someone once you've set your mind on them does make you feel really needed.

"Okay." Bai Li nodded, making the final decision.

"Then tomorrow's work will proceed as usual, and we will move on to the next stage of filming the script."

The girls' faces lit up with joy after hearing this.

Bai Li looked at Li Jiaxin and Zhang Qian and added a promise.

"But remember this. If you ever want to go home, don't hesitate to tell me anytime."

Bai Li picked up her chopsticks and placed a piece of pork rib in each of their bowls:

"Even if I have work to do, I'll put it aside and personally accompany you back."

"We're going to be a family in the future..."

In short, it provides ample emotional value and support.

Li Jiaxin's eyes reddened slightly. She quickly lowered her head and ate her rice, using the act of eating to hide her emotions, and replied in a muffled voice:

"Okay, I understand, big brother."

气氛温馨和谐。

Until the food on the table was almost completely eaten.

Chen Tingting put down her chopsticks, leaned back in her chair, and glanced at the people around the table.

"That's all for now. Everyone be on time for work tomorrow morning."

As the leader, she naturally began to give the final summary:

"Has everyone finished eating?"

They all nodded in unison.

Just then, Chen Tingting turned her head and stared meaningfully at Li Mengmeng sitting next to her.

Li Mengmeng was holding a small soup bowl, sipping her soup slowly, her small feet wrapped in white silk swaying leisurely in the air.

Chen Tingting tapped her fingers on the table, making a clicking sound, signaling that the guest should leave.

"Since you've finished eating..."

Chen Tingting raised her chin:

"Little kid, why aren't you home yet?"

"If you stay here, you won't get any candy."