novelraw Chapter 1022 - 1020: The Young Master’s Eager Longing
Chapter 1022 - 1020: The Young Master’s Eager Longing
On the first day of the internship, Zhu Qianyu stayed with the crew in the studio until nearly nine o’clock before wrapping up.Because Tian Fang had specially instructed Director Sun, at the end of the day, Director Sun asked Zhu Qianyu to ride with them in the same car and dropped her off at the dormitory entrance.
As soon as Zhu Qianyu got out of the car, she heard the melodious guitar sound. She pushed open the yard door and saw Wang Mengmeng sitting on the steps in front of the door playing something on the guitar.
"Hi, Sister Meng Meng." After exchanging greetings with her, Zhu Qianyu sat down beside her.
After Wang Mengmeng nodded to her, she continued playing smooth musical notes. When she finished the piece, Wang Mengmeng looked up and said to Zhu Qianyu, who was clapping her hands, "First day at work and you’re already doing overtime?"
Zhu Qianyu nodded, "Yes, but it’s okay. I can learn a lot of things."
Despite the work practice being exhausting throughout the day, Zhu Qianyu was truly satisfied and felt fulfilled.
"Hmm, keep it up! The company never supports loafers, but it won’t hide any talents either. Work well!" Wang Mengmeng started chatting with Zhu Qianyu in a senior’s tone.
"You play guitar quite well, been learning for many years?"
Even though her body was tired, Zhu Qianyu was mentally very excited. She leaned against the pillar, observing Wang Mengmeng sideways.
"Yes, ten years now. Learned it along with vocal music back then. They say one minute on stage requires ten years of work off stage, and that’s really true. What about you, I heard you’re in the directing department, why did you want to become a director? It’s quite a tough job."
At first, Wang Mengmeng thought Zhu Qianyu was the actress or model Tian Fang was about to vigorously promote. Later, hearing she was from the directing department, she was slightly surprised.
Zhu Qianyu did not immediately answer the question but instead folded her hands behind her head. The summer night’s breeze gently stirred the short hair hanging in front of her forehead, bringing a slight coolness.
She closed her eyes, seemingly in thought or perhaps asleep.
Wang Mengmeng didn’t hear her answer and didn’t press further. She lowered her head, absent-mindedly plucking the simple chords.
Zhu Qianyu’s thoughts drifted further away on the clean and crisp string sounds, memories seemingly distant being pulled out bit by bit by the music.
"Dad, I want to go to Shengning College like Brother."
"Go talk to your aunt!"
"Dad, I want to buy a dress like Sister’s."
"Go talk to your aunt!"
...
In her memory, every request beyond her abilities, whenever she asked her father, ended up being referred to her aunt.
As expected, the elementary school she attended was a free school assigned by district, the middle and high schools though were girls’ schools, belonged to experiment schools in the government’s exploratory phase, with low tuition.
As for dresses? Yes, she indeed had the same style, but while Sister wore a limited edition designed by a renowned designer, she wore a knock-off from Taobao’s clearance sale.
After many such experiences, she gradually learned not to make any requests to her father.
And then, she slowly began to understand her sister’s words, "Xiao Yu, for me, you, and mom, the Zhu Family is just a shelter. Besides slander and disdain, don’t expect to get anything from here. So you must work hard, plan well for your future. Don’t rely on mom; besides cooking all kinds of delicious food to indulge dad’s stomach, she’s just a useless coward."
At that time, she didn’t quite understand why her sister spoke so lowly of mom, but as she grew up, she had no choice but to agree with her sister.
Now, to her, sister, and mom, the sister is the backbone, the head of the family.
"I want to be a director, probably because I like that sense of control!" Zhu Qianyu murmured, giving Wang Mengmeng an answer.
Whether it’s the plot or the actors, or herself, she longed too much for this feeling of controlling everything.
The string sound abruptly paused, Wang Mengmeng turned to look at Zhu Qianyu who still had her eyes closed, "You’re more mature than I thought!"
Zhu Qianyu said nothing more, jumped up with her hands on the chilly floor, turned around gracefully, and walked into the house, "I’m going to take a shower, won’t bother your practice anymore."
"Hmm, you’ve worked hard all day; take a shower and go to bed early!"
Wang Mengmeng’s caring voice sounded behind, Zhu Qianyu "Oh"ed and entered the bedroom.
The bathroom is not big, after all, it’s a single dormitory and can’t compare with the Zhu Family’s luxurious bathroom with attached facilities. But Zhu Qianyu would rather have this narrow space than stay longer in the Zhu Family which never gave her a sense of belonging.
After showering, all exhaustion vanished. Zhu Qianyu sat cross-legged on the bed and opened her laptop.
When the phone rang, she was reading an update from a web novel master she recently followed eagerly, so engrossed in reading that she answered the call without even looking at the display.
"Hello, who is this?"
"Xiao Yu?" The pleasant male baritone’s voice came, making Zhu Qianyu shiver slightly.
This voice, sounding even more alluring and sexy at night, is truly sinful!
"Mr. Ji... Ji Huan?" The title of Mr. Ji was finally reined back by Zhu Qianyu.
"Yes, it’s me!" Again, a voice distinctly filled with laughter.
Zhu Qianyu’s mind flashed with Ji Huan’s slight lip curl, she steadied herself slightly before asking, "It’s so late, is there something?"
Only after asking did she realize this statement sounded too unfeeling and cold, no matter how you hear it, it sounded somewhat distant.
Fortunately, the other party didn’t seem to mind her aloofness, still speaking with laughter, "Nothing major, just caring about Xiao Yu’s first day of internship."
Although Zhu Qianyu was wary, she wasn’t so ungrateful as to trample on someone’s kindness casually.
One thing she knew very clearly from the beginning, Ji Huan owes her nothing, and for all he’s done for her, no matter what his intention, since she has chosen to accept, she shouldn’t always doubt his motives as impure.
After all, he didn’t point a gun at her head forcing her to accept his kindness and help.
"Are you planning to write a report on the internship experience of a freshman?" Zhu Qianyu was in a good mood, and as she spoke, the corners of her lips unconsciously lifted.
"Heh, I’m not a journalist, don’t have such writing skills. But if you want to talk to me about your internship experience, I’m willing to listen."
At this moment, Master Ji Huan was sitting on a rocking chair on the bedroom terrace, one long leg crossed on the chair, the other dangling, occasionally nudging the ground, slightly rocking the chair.
Getting this rocking chair was Sister Si Han’s idea. At the time, Master wasn’t fond of it, but Si Han said, "When you have a little sweetheart, sitting with your little sweetheart on this rocking chair watching the moonlit starry sky, it’ll be so romantic!"
At that time, Master sneered at his sister’s words.
But now, with one hand holding the phone, the other draped over the back of the rocking chair, watching the crescent moon hung in the corner of the sky, he suddenly craved for a warm head nestled in his outstretched long arm, groggily telling him about the troubles and worries of the first day of internship...
[Who is Xiao Yu’s sister? The answer will be revealed tomorrow!]