126. Home land

''And cut. Little lier, perfect.'' Director Yang complemented as Li Zhilan completed the scene.

''Thnx, Little Yang.''

''I told you to stop calling me that.''

Director Yang couldn't help but feel embarrassed whenever he remembered that he had once been tricked into calling a teenage girl respectfully. He couldn't accept that he had personally allowed that a young girl to call him 'Little Yang'. Think about it, if the one who calls you little is young, what would your age be in the minds of the others who heard your name being called but didn't see you. What would their reaction be when the child in their mind doesn't match with the man infront of them. It's so freaking awkward.

''Little Yang, where is your manners. How come you are speaking like this. Is this what I taught you?'' Tang Yemin came up from behind and berated director Yang who was in a state of shock and fury. But his attitude the minute he turned towards Li Zhilan was completely different.

''Xiao Li. Did you think on it? Why don't we talk about the terms and conditions? Come-"

''Tang Yemin. Aren't you being too forceful? Serenity didn't even accept your lousy offer and here you are, trying to force your way through.''

''Little kids shouldn't butt in when adults are talking. Go go. Go and play with your friends. Don't disturb our work out here. Shoo...''

''Tang Yemin, don't go too far. I didn't even get back at you for trying to snatch my actress away. Count yourself lucky.''

''Don't even talk about luck with me. I don't know what kind of a huge luck you had to be able to get into contact with someone so amazing-"

While the two directors were squabbling like elementary kids, Li Zhilan called her assistant.

''What's there to eat?''

''There are some frozen pizzas and fried chickens.'' Li Zhilan's assistant, Peiyi, who looked to be around a 23, was petite with curly brown short hair and a round specs.

''What are we waiting for then. Let's go.'' Li Zhilan grabbed her assistant's hand and dragged her towards where the food was kept. It was always like this. Li Zhilan always liked to eat something or the other so tger was something kept ready for her for most of the time.

Today wasn't any different. The frozen pizza her assistant talked about was kept ready to eat on the table. There was even a glass of juice and a bucket of fried chickens. Not to forget chocolates.

''Wow... it's so easy being your assistant. I don't even have to take care so such things. Infact I can totally live a life of ease. Not to forget I can enjoy a life of comfortability being around you.''

''Don't get too comfortable. It's just as I always say-"

"'If you treat others well, they would also treat you the same.' I get it. I get it. You have already said it so many times, I even hear it in my sleep.''

Peiyi intercepted Li Zhilan's words by completing it herself.

''Thats good. Then you can sleep on it.''

''Goddess Li,can you not do that. I don't even want to hear it anymore forget about sleeping on it.''

Peiyi isn't actually someone unknown. Infact she and Li Zhilan knew eachother for quite a couple of years. They had first met when Peiyi was in her first year college. That time, ofcourse Li Zhilan was only in her highschool but because of her excellent brain, she had actually started attending college.

It was on that day that Peiyi could leave the life of being bullied after being saved by Li Zhilan from her bullies. She had met the tough Li Zhilan on her first day. Since then, she strived to become better and better till her confidence level was boosted way above what she had originally anticipated for. And all of this was so that one day she would be able to stand infront of her idol and say, 'You are the reason for this lifesaving change.'

And she did. She had stood infornt of Li Zhilan and said those words but the reply wasn't one she expected. But it didn't even leave her in much of a shock because she knows that the idol she follows is very different.

Li Zhilan's relpy on being said those words wasn't to say 'thank you' or laugh it off. If was just four words.

''Do I know you?''

It was at that moment that Peiyi could finally understand Li Zhilan better. She understood that tge idol she follows didn't have the habit to remember the goods she has done. She never did it to be remembered. It was all done on the spur of the moment decision.

And that day, Peiyi left her job to be the little assistant she is now so that she can be with her idol for as long as she could.

''Xiao Li, why don't we first discuss the script? You will have a good understanding about what you are doing before you make a decision. On top of that, aren't you also a citizen of country C? Don't you want to work in your homeland before working somewhere else?'' Tang Yemin said as soon as he reached next to Li Zhilan.

''Tang Yemin You better make it clear hmm. What do you mean somewhere else? Country M is the place Serenity stayed at for almost her entire life. How can you just call it somewhere else? You better make your thoughts clear before letting the words slip off your tongue.'' Director Yang came shouting right after Tang Yemin.

How could he not. The moment he arrived, he heard such words. Though their country is a free land but that doesn't mean that they would let anyone defame it. Yes, the sense of patriotism shown isn't as great as in other countries but that doesn't mean it's not there. It's just well concealed. With a little push, it would burst forth.