Сhарtеr 21
Originallу, whеn Хu Nuо sаw a man with a sсаr on his faсe standing bеhind Хu Yоu, shе wаntеd to аsk whо hе wаs. But befоre she could inquirе, thе Systеm suddеnlу tеlеpоrtеd hеr awaу.
Сaught оff guard as Little Gu huggеd her, Хu Nuo, who was quitе aсcustоmеd to her rоle as an оldеr sistеr, рatted his hеаd аnd аsked, “Why аre уou outsidе?”
This bridge wаs becоming Xu Nuo’s fixеd lаnding sрot.
Gu Nоngхuan releаsed hеr. Тhe fully аrmed yоung man, with оnlу his еyеs barelу visible, said shеерishly, “I moved, and I was afraid yоu wоuldn’t be able to find mе, sо I came hеrе from time to time to wait for you.”
“I didn’t have much hope today, but when I passed by, I saw you standing here.”
Xu Nuo was surprised in her heart. Her arrival times were somewhat random—how long had he been waiting?
“How’s your arm?”
Feeling touched that Little Gu was such a warm-hearted kid, Xu Nuo examined him.
The flow of time was different on both sides. For her, it was only yesterday, but in reality, a week had passed here.
His arm had been injured a second time, and the doctor said he should prepare for potential long-term effects.
Gu Nongxuan shook his head and told her in a light tone, “It’s not a big problem. It’ll heal after some rest.”
Xu Nuo thought to herself, Little liar.
Yesterday, when Gu Nongxuan was sitting in the car, he appeared indifferent, but his arm was likely immobile. In such a situation, he should have rushed to see a doctor, but he didn’t. Instead, he insisted on taking her home, which was why Xu Nuo had been so surprised.
What she didn’t know was that every time they met, it was when Gu Nongxuan was injured. Over the years, his first instinct after getting hurt was to delay, secretly hoping that person would suddenly appear. Gradually, this habit had formed, one that the doctor had scolded him for many times.
“How’s your contract termination going?”
The two sat down on a bench beside the bridge.
Looking at that honest, pig-like face, Gu Nongxuan felt unusually calm.
“The people who caught me—someone reported them, and they ended up in the police station.”
He had a faint feeling that this was also something his sister had done.
“I had my injuries documented by a doctor, and they were sentenced to twenty years.”
Gu Nongxuan was still a minor. After the incident, his parents, who had previously said they wouldn’t interfere, rushed to the police station overnight. His mother was furious when she saw his condition. Those three people wouldn’t have been sentenced for so long if the Gu family hadn’t intervened.
“What about your parents…”
Gu Nongxuan shook his head at her. “They wanted to force me back to the Gu family.”
“I negotiated with my mother. I told her I have something I must do, and once it’s done, I’ll return to the Gu family.”
Gu Nongxuan’s mother was actually somewhat surprised. After all, he was her son. Though he usually seemed gentle, when it came to something he wanted to do, he was more stubborn than anyone.
She thought this experience had made him realize that the Gu family was his protective shield. Knowing he was willing to return, she didn’t say much more.
However, he had to live in a place arranged by his mother.
Hearing this, Xu Nuo thought to herself that Mrs. Gu wasn’t entirely heartless—she still cared about her son.
After all, she had already lost one.
She just didn’t understand why, after Gu Nongxuan left, Mrs. Gu had been so cold as to not even ask about him. Otherwise, Little Gu wouldn’t have suffered so much.
“Sister, could you temporarily be my manager during this time?”
After a long silence, Gu Nongxuan finally mustered the courage to say this to Xu Nuo.
In truth, he had prepared himself for rejection the moment he spoke.
Xu Nuo: “Huh? Will you provide meals?”Gu Nongxuan waited for a long time, only to get the response, “Do you provide meals?” which left him momentarily torn between laughter and tears.
“Yes, and there’s also a salary.”
Xu Nuo was about to say that wasn’t necessary, considering the time on the banknotes…
Wait, no! It could work!!
She suddenly realized.
Money from 2024 naturally couldn’t be used here, but money from 2014 could be taken to 2024!
Sorry, Gu Nongxuan, but the you from ten years ago is much more reliable—providing meals and paying a salary. She decided to switch sides.
“Sure, sure. What does a manager have to do?”
She agreed without much thought, which pleasantly surprised Gu Nongxuan, his eyes crinkling into a smile.
“It’s very simple. You just need to follow me around and help me watch my bag during interviews.”
Xu Nuo thought this was way too easy—basically no different from being an assistant.
“As for the company, because of my parents… I’ve already terminated the contract. But there’s another company I haven’t responded to yet.”
Gu Nongxuan was now wary of everything in his life. After thinking about what Xu Nuo had said earlier, he felt the timing of that company’s involvement was too coincidental, almost like a trap.
“Alright, boss. I’m officially on duty now. What’s our schedule for today?”
Xu Nuo adapted quickly, immediately settling into her role.
“There’s an interview at two in the afternoon. Let’s head there now.”
“Such an important thing and you’re only telling me now!?”
Xu Nuo grabbed him and started walking. Gu Nongxuan had originally wanted to take the opportunity to ask for her name, but she hurriedly dragged him away.
Little Gu drooped his ears in disappointment.jpg
Another day without asking for the older sister’s name.
After getting into the car, he quietly slipped something into Xu Nuo’s pocket.
Xu Nuo wasn’t stupid and immediately noticed, pulling it out to take a look—
A stack of renminbi.
Gu Nongxuan said somewhat sheepishly, “Your salary.”
He’d read in a book yesterday that if you want to make a girl happy, secretly slip money into her pocket.
Thinking of the Gu Nongxuan who frequently deducted her salary, and now seeing the shy little Gu stuffing money into her pocket, Xu Nuo felt a mix of emotions, as if she’d seen Xiao Jingchen acting human.
…
“Here for the interview?”
The staff member who recognized Gu Nongxuan smiled, thinking to herself that it had been a while since she’d heard any news about this celebrity, then handed him a number tag.
Her gaze drifted to the… pig head behind him.
Staff: “…Hello, teacher. Pets aren’t allowed here.”
Gu Nongxuan: “…This is my manager.”
Xu Nuo nodded: “Moga.”
Unsurprisingly, the combination of Gu Nongxuan—a celebrity who’d been out of the spotlight lately—and pig-headed Xu Nuo drew frequent sidelong glances from most people.
“Jiang Nan? I heard he had a falling out with his manager and terminated his contract with the company.”
“Did he pay the penalty? He’s only been popular for a short while. Can he afford the penalty?”
“Not sure. What’s that next to him? A comedian?”
“Jiang Nan’s arm seems injured. Seriously? Are interviews relying on pity now?”
Standing in the waiting area, the whispers of those around them reached their ears. They didn’t seem to bother hiding their comments, perhaps even hoping he’d hear them.
Gu Nongxuan acted as if nothing was wrong. Though young, he seemed accustomed to such situations. Instead, he asked Xu Nuo if she wanted to sit down, as the wait would likely be long.The ancients said that enemies are bound to cross paths, and this was precisely such a moment. Xu Nuo watched as the celebrity who had replaced Gu Nongxuan in the advertisement appeared right before their eyes.
And behind him, following closely, was Gu Nongxuan’s former agent.