"Sis, why are you here?" Su Lin finally noticed Su He's presence while waiting for the next scene during the mid-break.
"Just to see my dear brother showing off in front of the cameras!" Su He replied in her usual tone. "Milk tea, want some?"
It turned out she had quietly slipped out to buy milk tea because she was thirsty.
Su Lin refused. "You should drink less of this unhealthy, high-calorie stuff."
"I don't drink it every day, it'll be out of my system in a couple of days!" Su He was truly fond of it.
Just then, Han Yutong limped over.
Her assistant had called in sick, and they didn't need many people for the shoot, so she had to manage everything herself.
Su He glanced at Han Yutong's foot and asked, "What happened?"
"I twisted it a little when I got out of the car just now," Han Yutong said with a strained smile, indicating she was fine.
"Is it serious?" Su He dared not be careless and quickly asked Su Lin if he had any Yunnan Baiyao on hand. If it was a serious injury, she wouldn't know how to report back to Xu Jing.
She was due to join the next film crew in a few days, so she couldn't afford to get injured at such a critical juncture.
Su Lin called his assistant over and whispered a few instructions.
Before long, the assistant returned with a first-aid kit. "Yes, we have some! Our Lin Ge is always bumping into things, it's completely normal, so we always keep one handy!"
The first-aid kit was indeed well-stocked, containing medications for all sorts of sprains, colds, rhinitis, and allergies. In addition, there were cotton swabs, bandages, band-aids, and iodine.
Su He helped Han Yutong sit down on a nearby stool and personally examined her ankle.
"Does it hurt?" she asked, gently squeezing it.
Han Yutong gasped, her face instantly turning pale. "It hurts..."
Su He sprayed her ankle a few times with the spray and then massaged it vigorously until the skin turned red. "Try moving it again, let me see."
Han Yutong followed her instructions and moved her ankle. "It feels much better!"
"This medicine is quite effective, spray a few more times later." Su He handed the medicine bottle to Han Yutong, along with a cup of milk tea.
Han Yutong took a sip, feeling a warmth spread through her.
She hadn't expected her boss to be so approachable. It was hard to believe she was a wealthy socialite. And she was truly kind, even asking Su Ying to design clothes for her.
Han Yutong was deeply moved and vowed to work hard and achieve success as soon as possible to repay her kindness.
"Feeling quite touched, aren't you?" Su Lin, sitting not far from her, suddenly asked.
Han Yutong nodded seriously.
"Don't be fooled by her!" Su Lin said, feigning seriousness. "You're her cash cow. She's nice to you because she wants you to work desperately and earn money for her!"
To his surprise, Han Yutong's next words made him dumbfounded. "Isn't that how it should be? My boss is good to me, so I work hard to repay her."
Su Lin was speechless, his throat tight.
The atmosphere became awkward.
"Ahem..." Su Lin met Han Yutong's innocent gaze, feeling a pang of guilt. He quickly tried to change the subject, "Don't you actresses pay a lot of attention to your figures? Don't you need to be careful about what you eat?"
He was referring to the milk tea.
Han Yutong took two sips of tapioca pearls and mumbled, "I don't drink it every day, it's fine! Besides, the director said I was too thin and couldn't fill out the costumes, so he told me to gain weight."
Su Lin clicked his tongue. "Is that so?"
"Yes! My next role is in a historical drama, I'm playing the second female lead."
"Filming historical dramas in this heat will be tough on you!"
"What can I do? It's our job!"
They were around the same age, and as they chatted, they became more familiar with each other.
When Su He returned from the restroom, she saw them chatting and laughing, completely at ease.
She didn't go to interrupt but instead pulled up a small stool, sat under a tree, and enjoyed her milk tea while "watching the drama."
Who could understand this kind of fun?
Su He happily sipped her milk tea, enjoying the interaction between the handsome man and beautiful woman, only missing a bag of melon seeds.
In her excitement, she didn't forget to share the moment with her best friend.
She took a few photos she thought were good and sent them. Jiang Xiaoxiao quickly responded.
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: Where are you?
Miao Dian Xia: At the studio, watching handsome guys and beautiful girls shoot an MV!
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: You're having such a good time and didn't invite me?
Miao Dian Xia: Aren't you at work!
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: Don't even mention it! I just quit my job!
Miao Dian Xia: Why?
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: Let me tell you, the manager in our department is a real jerk, he's always exploiting employees. I closed a deal, and he deducted my commission citing that I hadn't completed my probation period. That was bad enough, I'm a newcomer after all. But you know what? I only found out yesterday that he gave my bonus to another employee. Why should he! That was hard-earned money from chasing clients!
Miao Dian Xia: Did you report it to the company leadership?
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: I did, and they said probationary employees don't get extra rewards. They also said that the team leader gave me a lot of help, so it was right for him to get the bonus!
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: That team leader has no merit whatsoever! He's just using his connections with the company leaders to deliberately set me up!
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: Such a garbage company will go bankrupt sooner or later!
Miao Dian Xia: Don't be angry, out with the old and in with the new! Sister will find you a better one!
Cang Hai Yi Sheng Xiao: ...Who is the sister here anyway?
Miao Dian Xia: Cute.jpg
After complaining, Jiang Xiaoxiao, too lazy to type, directly called. "Are you free tonight? Let's go for some skewers!"
"I probably can't today," Su He said after thinking for a moment. "I have to go back to the Lu family's old house for dinner."
"Then when will you be free? Can you give me a definite time?" Su He heard the noise on Jiang Xiaoxiao's end.
"I'm not too sure. I'll arrange it when I'm free?" Su He didn't have much work, but with the Lu family's social events increasing, it was difficult for her, as the new daughter-in-law, to always avoid them.
"Alright then!" Jiang Xiaoxiao's end suddenly went quiet, indicating she had likely gotten into a taxi.
"Let me suggest, why don't you just come work for my brother's company!" Su He offered.
"I've been in car sales for years, why would I go to his company? To serve tea and pour water?" Su Chen had suggested it before, but Jiang Xiaoxiao herself didn't want to. Firstly, her major wasn't relevant, and secondly, she didn't want to be gossiped about.
Her relationship with Su Chen was a bit complicated. Seeing each other every day would be awkward.
"I won't talk to you anymore, I'm packing my things." After resigning, Jiang Xiaoxiao had to pack up her belongings and leave, not leaving even a pen for that trash company.
Su He told her to be careful on her way, and then her phone rang with another call. "Hello, darling?"
Lu Yanbei's cool yet sexy voice came through the speaker. "Are you done? I'll come pick you up now."
Su He looked around and realized the crew had disappeared without her noticing. "We should be done working... I'll send you my location!"
Su He hung up and hurried out.
It was all her fault for getting so engrossed in the conversation that she lost track of time!