641 A Million Times for You 3 (2/2)

”Really? Awesome, I'll push through it to the end,” Jin Yiheng exclaimed, raising his chin merrily.

”Hello, Auntie,” Wen Yuechan greeted.

”Hello.”

An Xiaoning then walked toward Long Xiaoxi and bent forward to ask, ”What happened to you, Xiaoxi? Why do you seem so upset?”

”I'm happy to see you, Godma. Godma, I really missed you,” Long Xiaoxi said coquettishly, draping her arms around An Xiaoning's neck.

An Xiaoning picked her up in her arms and said to Mei Yangyang, ”Look how glib of a tongue she's got.”

”That's true,” Mei Yangyang agreed, smiling.

Jin Qingyan and Long Tianze walked at the back together with the other parents.

The instructors, Chen Xu and Jin Shan, stood by the door to welcome them. Everyone greeted each other enthusiastically after having not seen each other in a long time.

”Xiaoning, time has left its trace on all of us, but why do you look like you haven't aged one bit at all?” Jin Shan remarked with raised brows.

”I'm a natural beauty. What's so strange about that?”

Jin Shan burst into laughter and said, ”Not bad, you're still the Xiaoning I know from years ago.”

”We'll trouble you and Instructor Chen to take care of these five kids. I know you guys haven't handled children before, but there's a first for everything. I'll make things clear beforehand. You have to be strict with them. I hope to see a great change in them after they're done with the boot camp. You guys will then become highly-esteemed benefactors,” An Xiaoning said truthfully.

”Look how much you're flattering us. Rest assured, we'll know what to do. I'll arrange an appropriate schedule for them, which includes breaks and time slots for studying. They'll enjoy a carefree childhood while also receiving a proper education,” Chen Xu said with a smile.

”I have faith in you guys.”

They then handed the children over to the instructors, along with some bodyguards and servants to look after them, giving the parents peace of mind.

Mei Yangyang and An Xiaoning were filled with a mix of emotions when they stepped foot into the academy again after so many years.

Back then, they stayed at the academy for a substantial amount of time.

They lived a disciplined and routine-based life of going to bed on time, waking up on time, and showing up at the training ground on time every day.

”Sis, I was really terrified when I first heard about the exercise boot camp. However, our fear vanished when we began the training proper. I think this is a place where one can put their minds and bodies through vigorous and essential training. Well, at least, it was a place that played a part in our growth,” said Mei Yangyang.

An Xiaoning agreed with a nod, ”Indeed. This is the very reason why I agreed to let Yiheng enroll in the boot camp. Even if he can't persist until the end, it's necessary for him to develop grit and tenacity.”

”Sis, what do you plan to work on lately?”

”A television drama that Mingxi and I have invested in together. We just discussed it recently, and Director Jing has also given us the playbook. We've settled on a historical drama.”

”Since you plan to invest in films, dramas, as well as media productions, why don't you set up a studio? You can hire people to manage the studio while you make all the major decisions and collect the earnings. It won't be tiring either, though you'd have to be worried,” Mei Yangyang suggested.

”There are very few people I can trust.” An Xiaoning stopped in her tracks and held onto the railing before continuing, ”Why don't you take charge? You'll have ample time since the kids happen to be at the academy right now.”

”Are you serious about it?” Mei Yangyang asked.

”Yes, if you take over the managing duties, I'll accept your suggestion and we'll set up an entertainment studio. We'll recruit directors, scriptwriters, authors, actors, and models…”

Mei Yangyang chuckled and said, ”Just so happens that Tianze deals with the entertainment industry, we can cooperate with him too…”

”Correct. Mingxi and I split the revenue from the investment in the television drama. If you and I work together, we shall split the earnings equally too. What do you think?”

”It's settled then. Just come up with half the capital and I'll handle the rest. I'll discuss all major decisions with you,” Mei Yangyang agreed.

”Where else could I possibly find such a great partner like you? You have to put in both money and effort,” said An Xiaoning, grinning widely.

”I'm willing as long as I get to work with you, Sis.”