The two of them finished dealing with the matter and it was already past ten o'clock.
"I'm very sorry to have troubled you with this today," Yu Zhi said with red eyes, bowing. "I'll treat you to a meal later, okay?"
"No need, don't worry, I won't tell Madam."
"Thank you, thank you."
"You don't need to thank me. It's just that, according to you, that man is considered a local bully in your village. If you offend him like this, someone might go after your parents."
"Then what should we do?" Yu Zhi panicked. "My parents are just honest farmers. They don't know anything. If they knew that borrowing money would allow those people to climb higher, they would definitely be angry."
Her parents were old and couldn't be too upset.
"It's alright. He'll be in the police station for a few days. After you give the script to Madam tomorrow, you can ask Madam for a few days off. We'll go back and sort this out."
Seeing Yu Zhi's red, teary eyes, Xin Xuanlai softened his voice. "Don't be afraid. Madam and Master Wen are very kind. They'll agree to give you leave."
"Thank you. Besides thanking you, I don't know what else to say."
"It's fine. We're all working people. We should help each other." Xin Xuanlai stepped aside. "Let's go. I'll take you home. Get a good night's sleep, and then go see Madam tomorrow."
"Okay."
...
Fang Miaomiao looked at Yu Zhi, who stood nervously in front of her like a child who had made a mistake. "Xiao Zhi'er, what's wrong?"
Yu Zhi shook her head. "I, I want to discuss something with Sister Miaomiao."
Fang Miaomiao glanced at Wen Zhiyan, then at Xin Xuanlai behind him, before focusing on Yu Zhi. "Say what you need to say."
"Can I ask for leave? Something has happened at home."
"Is it your father's leg?"
"No," Yu Zhi waved her hand, then thought about it and nodded. "My father's leg is fine, but some other things have come up."
"You don't need to explain." Fang Miaomiao took the script from her hand. "You don't need to do much for the time being. Go back and take a look. After the family matters are resolved, come back. Then I'll give you the script, and you can give it to Sister Nian."
"Thank you, thank you, Sister Miaomiao." Yu Zhi could no longer control herself, and tears began to fall.
Fang Miaomiao pulled out a few tissues for Yu Zhi. "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I'll have Xin Xuanlai accompany you. I'll wait for you here, okay?"
"Sister Miaomiao."
"Silly child, I'll be in trouble without you taking care of me in the crew. Go on."
Xin Xuanlai took Yu Zhi away.
Fang Miaomiao curled up in Wen Zhiyan's arms again. "Is Xin Xuanlai trying to pursue Xiao Zhi'er?"
"Miaomiao can tell?"
Fang Miaomiao nodded. "Yes, I can tell. Since he came in, Xin Xuanlai's eyes haven't left Xiao Zhi'er. And when Xiao Zhi'er started crying, Xin Xuanlai clearly panicked."
It was obvious that Xin Xuanlai had fallen for Xiao Zhi'er.
But when did this happen?
Thinking of this, Fang Miaomiao looked at Wen Zhiyan.
Wen Zhiyan beckoned to Fang Miaomiao. "What is it?"
Fang Miaomiao sat on Wen Zhiyan's lap. "When did your Xin Xuanlai fall for my Xiao Zhi'er?"
Wen Zhiyan hugged Fang Miaomiao's waist and honestly shook his head. "Can I say I don't know?"
"You don't know? Xin Xuanlai is by your side every day. How could you not know?"
"I really don't know. He even told me yesterday that he wanted to ask you for advice because he wanted to pursue Yu Zhi."
"Is that so?" Fang Miaomiao was amused. "I think Xin Xuanlai is a good person. He's worthy of Xiao Zhi'er."
"Mm, Xin Xuanlai's family is quite simple. I met his parents before. They are both kind and honest people."
Fang Miaomiao shook her head. "No, this still needs to be decided by Xiao Zhi'er herself. If she doesn't like him, we can't force her."
"Let Xin Xuanlai try. If he succeeds, then he's capable. If he can't, then don't let him delay others."
Fang Miaomiao squeezed Wen Zhiyan's face. "I want to read the script."
Wen Zhiyan waved his arm and took a script from the coffee table, handing it to Fang Miaomiao.
Fang Miaomiao flipped through a few pages. "I wonder what's happening with Xiao Zhi'er now, and if Xin Xuanlai can really resolve it."
"Don't worry, Xin Xuanlai isn't an idiot. Perhaps he'll even seize this opportunity to make a good impression on Yu Zhi's parents."
"Quick, quick, come in and sit down. You're Xiao Zhi's friend, right?"
"Yes, Uncle and Aunt, hello. I apologize for the intrusion and for bothering you."
"Not at all, not at all. You're coming to visit, why did you bring so many things?" The man took the items from Xin Xuanlai. "Wife, quickly bring him inside, I'll get him some water."
"Uncle, no need to trouble yourself. It's only right for a junior like me to visit you two elders."
"What are you saying, child?"
After leading him into the courtyard, Father Yu looked at Yu Zhi with a gratified expression. "Xiao Zhi, you've found a good boyfriend. He treats you well."
"Dad," Yu Zhi's cheeks flushed. "He's not my boyfriend, he's just accompanying me to resolve something. If you talk nonsense again, don't blame me for ignoring you."
"You child," Father Yu said, unable to laugh or cry. He had lived for over forty years. He could tell whether someone liked someone or was dating, couldn't he?
He and his wife were old. Seeing their Xiao Zhi married and with children in this life would be a comfort even in death.
"Dad, let's go inside quickly."
"Oh, Xiao Zhi'er is back? Are you back to get married or something?"
"Auntie, what are you saying? Our Xiao Zhi is still a young unmarried girl. What wedding?" Father Yu looked at the woman who appeared, and his smile instantly turned into anger. "Also, we have distinguished guests today, so please leave."
"Distinguished guests, how distinguished? Even if they are truly distinguished, I don't know if our Xiao Zhi'er can bear that nobility. After all, a wild girl from the countryside, no matter how much she jumps around, is still a wild girl, isn't she?"
"Auntie, I don't know what you mean by that."
The woman sized Yu Zhi up and down. "I just want to see what kind of good man you, a college student with your head in the clouds, could find that you even turned down my son."
Upon hearing this, Father Yu looked at Yu Zhi anxiously. "Xiao Zhi, Da Niu went to find you?"
Yu Zhi nodded.
"Did he hurt you?" Father Yu said nervously. "It's your dad, your dad is useless, he can't earn money, and because of that, the village people look down on you."
"No, Dad, you're great. This has nothing to do with you. It's just that some people are acting recklessly because they have a bit of money."
The woman chuckled. "Well, there's nothing we can do. My Da Niu is strong and filial. My Er Niu is also capable. He's a general manager at Wen's Group. Wen's Group, you know it, right? Nationwide chain hotels come from their group."
"What a coincidence. That name does sound familiar."