Chapter 55: Pie in the Sky or Future Plans?

From the moment she walked in, Da Mi Mi had a bewildered expression, and she remains dazed.

How is today's reunion nothing like she imagined.

She originally planned to give Chen Ci a surprise, but Chen Ci turned the tables and gave her a big "surprise" instead.

Still a living person, a "little sister"……

Although this little sister is lovely, pretty and well‑behaved, constantly calling her "Mi Mi sister" makes her sweet to the point of cloying.

But how did this bewildering, confusing addition of a little sister come about?!

Chen Ci naturally gave Da Mi Mi the same old excuse—something about ethnic minorities, his poor Chinese, and so on.

Da Mi Mi naturally was half‑believing, half‑doubting, but since everyone was there she didn't want to say anything in front of Mei Na.

Plus Lao Zhao and Lao Xue, this pair of veterans helping the newcomers, finally made a safe landing.

Of course, don't think Da Mi Mi will let Chen Ci off so easily—this isn't over!

But there are too many outsiders around now, so it's not convenient……

Finally, after half an hour, Lao Zhao and Lao Xue made an excuse to leave, and Chen Ci even had them take Mei Na out to play.

This sudden initiative made Da Mi Mi inexplicably feel a bad premonition.

After everyone left, the next scene left her completely dumbfounded.

"What are you doing?"

Da Mi Mi suddenly pointed at the shirtless Chen Ci and loudly questioned him.

"I'm taking off my clothes."

"Why take off your clothes in this heat……"

"Oh, this clothing needs washing."

Chen Ci answered with utter confidence and calm composure.

Da Mi Mi suddenly exhaled in relief—oh, he's just going to wash the clothes, his figure isn't bad… huh? What was I just about to ask?

While she was pondering, she suddenly felt the light in front of her dim by a bit.

Da Mi Mi lifted her head, and a patch of clean, slightly bronze‑tinged pectoral muscle came into view.

Her heart jumped: "What are you trying to do?"

"Yes."

Chen Ci suddenly reached out and grabbed her arms; at that moment her upper body wore only a white short‑sleeve T‑shirt, and his hands felt her cool skin.

Da Mi Mi instantly sprang up, instinctively wanting to retreat.

But Chen Ci's warm, strong hand wouldn't give her that chance—Da Mi Mi was held firmly in place, unable to sit back down.

"Oh, let me go……"

"Let go?"

Chen Ci chuckled, the duck at his lips had already flown away once—did he want a second try?

And Da Mi Mi's mood was also quite complex; the determination she had finally mustered, even if she took the initiative once, wasn't a big deal.

But one thing after another kept happening, leaving her overwhelmed.

First, the Mei Lanfang production ran into trouble, Jiajie's attitude was puzzling, and then she inexplicably acquired a little sister.

With several matters still unresolved, how could she calm down and accept everything?

Seeing Da Mi Mi not struggling much, Chen Ci eased his grip so as not to hurt her, and helped her sit down together.

"We're practically an old married couple, still shy?"

"Who's shy?"

Da Mi Mi denied it outright, but as soon as she spoke she realized the problem: "Who's the old married couple with you? You're the old one."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I'm telling you—before I get things cleared up, you're not allowed to touch me."

Da Mi Mi finally remembered she wanted to "interrogate" Chen Ci, first needing to sort out the Mei Na situation.

"Fine."

Upon hearing that, Chen Ci immediately let go and performed a smooth, Han‑guo style military salute.

Seeing him release her so swiftly, Da Mi Mi barely perceptibly frowned to herself.

You let go when I say let go—don't you even try a little? In your eyes, I'm just not attractive at all.

But what came next only made Da Mi Mi feel she had nowhere to vent her frustration.

He‑he‑he, he actually put his clothes back on?

At a time like this, who told you to be such a gentleman!

"Mi Mi, if you have something to ask, just say it."

Chen Ci said while shifting half a body length back, creating distance, and sat upright with proper posture.

Seeing him like that, Da Mi Mi inexplicably felt even more angry and unsettled.

She said firmly: "Alright, then I'll ask you—what exactly is going on with that Mei Na?"

Chen Ci chuckled: "Didn't I say? A little ethnic‑minority girl I met while filming a promotional video……"

"I'm not asking about that—so many people were in the promotional video, why is she special, and why did you bring her home?"

"Because she really is special."

"In what way is she special?"

"Don't you think? She's extraordinarily pretty."

It seems Da Mi Mi is now determined to get to the bottom of this, refusing to quit until she's satisfied.

Chen Ci decided to tell the truth, reveal the facts—only then could she truly believe him.

Of course, it's not necessary to tell Da Mi Mi all the truth; he could still choose to keep part of it……

Pretty?

Da Mi Mi admitted that the little girl named Mei Na was indeed very pretty; saying she was pitiful to look at was no exaggeration.

But that answer would certainly not satisfy her, and the more she thought about it, the more it felt off; Chen Ci himself had said that Mei Na was only fifteen……

What does her prettiness have to do with you?

Chen Ci gave a light smile, not answering but instead asking: "Mi Mi, have you forgotten what we do?"

We……

Da Mi Mi frowned slightly, as if she understood something.

At such a young age she's already this pretty; in a few years she'll undoubtedly be even more stunning, and she also carries a rare exotic charm……

You want to train her to be an actress?

Chen Ci corrected: "It's a star."

Is there a difference?

Chen Ci almost laughed at her naivety: "The difference is huge—actors only act, but stars can make money."

Da Mi Mi frowned again: "Make money? But how old is she?"

You think she's like you, forever eighteen.

Tsk~

Don't think a few sweet words can get you past her; Da Mi Mi is sharp, but I still felt a sweet warmth in my heart……

Chen Ci seemed to be talking to himself: "Anyway, it's rare to see such a promising prospect; of course we should act early. Mei Na has the natural look of a star; if we train her well, she'll surely make big money."

"Making money, you're too vulgar."m.

Chen Ci chuckled; Da Mi Mi obviously had ulterior motives, but he couldn't possibly take the bait—just talking about money was fine.

Anyway, Mei Na is only fifteen; even if Da Mi Mi had reservations, she couldn't do anything about her.

"Mi Mi."

"Huh?"

"If the Sewing Machine Band's situation is good, I'm planning to set up a film and TV company."

Da Mi Mi suddenly turned her head; this was the first time Chen Ci had discussed future plans with her.

"You might not know, but my situation is a bit special. After my parents had an accident, I may not starve, but I can't spare much money—even the movies are funded by Shi San."

"Huh……"

As for that, she had actually heard Chen Ci mention a few things before.

"So, for our two futures, we can only rely on ourselves……"

Hearing Chen Ci talk about the future, Da Mi Mi felt a stir in her heart.

"I still have some savings left—not much, maybe around a million. I plan to first set up a framework, then devote myself to promoting you."

"Nm……"

"Of course, once the company grows, you'll be the boss's wife and also have to look after the juniors. Mei Na, being such a fine prospect, will definitely be a key focus of training……"