1049 Perplexed and Smitten 109 (1/2)

\”I'm really confused,\” Fang Erlan said in astonishment.

\”He definitely has his reasons for not telling you everything for now. You'll definitely find out in the future. I'm in no place to divulge anything to you if he hasn't decided to tell you just yet. However, if you meet that man who came by tonight ever again in the future, you must remember not to show any signs of fear. Just behave like the way you did tonight.\”

\”Okay, I understand. However, he told me not to tell Xiao Chenyang about his visit. Sis, do you think I should inform Xiao Chenyang?\”

\”Of course you should. Just tell him once he's back. At the same time, you must also tell him not to look for that man. Otherwise, it would be obvious that you were the one who told him. Tell Xiao Chenyang to feign ignorance in front of that man. You must bring some weapons with you whenever you go out, just in case.\”

\”Weapons? You mean like daggers?\”

\”Yes, keep one with you at all times. It'll be much safer.\”

Fang Erlan decided to heed her advice. \”Alright, Sis. You've been busy for the whole day. Just stay here for tonight.\”

\”I was planning to do that too. There's something else I need to tell you.\”

They returned to the bedroom together, after which An Xiaoning asked, \”Yangyang told me that she had sent you the script for the first few episodes of the upcoming drama. Do you like the storyline?\”

\”I do.\” Fang Erlan lay on her side and continued, \”I read the original novel written by the author and it seems rather interesting. The author is really popular amongst readers.\”

\”This upcoming drama is a major production too. An experienced actor will definitely be cast to play the male lead. Once this drama goes into post-production, the television series that we worked on previously would also begin broadcasting. However, you must still take some time out of your filming schedule to participate in the publicity events for the television series. I reckon you'll definitely be exhausted during that period of time. So, you must get as much rest as you can right now. Work hard and play hard.\”

She expressed assent and asked, \”Sis, do you know when Xiao Chenyang would be coming back?\”

\”I really have no idea, but I'm certain that he will return.\”

\”If only he was more normal. At some point, I actually suspected him to be a lunatic who had escaped from an asylum.\”

At this moment, Fang Erlan received a text message from Yan Ge, who asked if she was asleep yet.

She replied to him, saying that she was already lying in bed. He ended the conversation with a simple \”Goodnight.\”

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While it was already nighttime in S Nation, it was still daytime in R Nation. There was a time difference of 12 hours between the two nations.

Pei Yi was holding two walnuts that he kept fiddling with.

Noticing that he was remaining silent, Qin Guo repeated, \”Ancestor, Madam wants you to go home immediately.\”

\”Just tell her that I'm busy and that I'll go home another day.\”

\”But Madam said… that she'll come here herself if you refuse to go back.\”

Pei Yi gave her the side-eye and hissed, \”Got it. Scram.\”

Qin Guo retreated out of the door while Pei Yi rose from his seat and placed the walnuts onto the table. He then picked up his car keys and headed outside.

Pei Yi and his mother depended on each other for life, and he had rarely rebelled against her. However, he did not want to compel himself to compromise and give in to her pushiness regarding his marriage.

He drove back home to see that his mother was waiting for him. She watched as he entered the house and gibed in disgruntlement, \”I doubt you'll come home if I don't urge you to time and time again.\”