231 The cooking lesson 1 (2/2)

”Are you alright? Tired?” Mei Li asked as she took back the half-empty cup from Ryn. ”Hungry?”

”I'm okay. Wait for a while, please,” Ryn said as she went into the room to change her clothes. When she returned, she was in her usual black jeans and a green top. Her hair which was gelled for the party was ruthlessly pulled into a ponytail and covered with a cap. Her eyes were covered with sunglasses.

She was also wearing a black sweatshirt to protect her from the cold.

”I'm ready. Let's go,” Ryn said as she put her hands in the pockets.

Mei Li quickly followed her toward the door. Their job was done and it was time to return home.

”I have bought the tickets for tomorrow. I will pick you up around 8.00 a.m,” Mei Li told her on the way to the apartment.

Ryn sighed. Her schedule was getting fuller and fuller. She doubted she would get a few days off to sleep. Of course, the reason why she agreed for so many works because she needed to free her time for Mika's special day. She decided to take two months off work so she could focus on Mika.

Hence, her crazy schedule these days.

”Hmm... are you sure you can leave others and follow me the whole time?” Ryn asked. She knew Mei Li was working on cultivating Harry into a top model but with her kept following Ryn around, when would Mei Li has the time to help Harry?

”Of course. You need all the help,” Mei Li answered quickly. She was feeling weird about the question.

”What about our new model, then? I can do it alone but I doubt he has the experience to deal with it by himself. You should focus on him,” Ryn pointed out.

”Harry?” Mei Li cocked an eyebrow. The new model was obviously Harry.

”Hmm...”

”Err...” Mei Li was speechless. When dealing and arranging with Ryn's busy schedule, she almost forgot about Harry. Deep down she felt guilty for the young man. She was the one coaxing him to sign the contract and now the one who neglected the talent he has. Her cheeks turned red with ashamed.

”I'll reimburse you back for the ticket if you want to stay here and help Harry,” Ryn said. She knew Mei Li almost forgot about Harry because of her and felt sorry for the poor Harry. Of course, she did not tell Mei Li that Harry was coming to her place to teach her how to make delicious steak.

It was a private lesson, a one to one session.

She did not want Mei Li's appearance to disturb Harry's concentration.  She was used with Mei Li and did not feel anything when her manager was there but Harry was still uncomfortable with Mei Li.

As his senior in the modelling industry, it was her job to help to make him feel welcome and comfortable when working. Of course, she hoped he would not be so naive and innocent because this industry could be cruel especially to an innocent lamb like him.

”Are you sure, Ryn? You really can do it alone? You don't need me to help you?” Mei Li asked worriedly.

”I'm sure. Focus on Harry and at the same time check for more suitable work for me. I do need to pay for the house,” Ryn shrugged.

”Hmm... okay. I will just pick you up and send you to the airport, okay?”

”That's good enough for me.”

The car stopped in front of the building and Ryn quickly undid her safety belt. ”I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.”

”Bye.”

Ryn watched as the car drove away. Then, she took out her phone and called a number. She already set it as a quick dial for her.