Qin Lan propped his head up with his hand, his expression unusually grim. Just as he was about to say something to refute Qin Yue, he heard her speak earnestly.
"Brother, I know what you're thinking. We grew up together since we were children, and how could I possibly hide your little thoughts from me?
Since you've already found a problem, then quickly find a way to solve it! I'm saying all this for your own good. I'm your sister, I wouldn't harm you, would I?"
Seeing the worry on Qin Yue's face, Qin Lan was somewhat touched. He sighed and walked up to Qin Yue, rubbing her head with his hand, then slowly said, "Alright, I understand. Your brother will find a way to resolve this matter."
Upon hearing Qin Lan's words, Qin Yue breathed a sigh of relief, her lips curling upwards slightly, a well-behaved smile appearing on her face as she said, "Mm, you don't need to pretend with me. We're brother and sister, born of the same parents. I will always stand behind you and support you!"
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Shen Wei's actions were swift. Chen Lishu had mentioned needing a child actor, and he found a very suitable advertisement actor in just one day.
He had thought the plan would be completed perfectly, but unexpectedly, an accident occurred mid-way.
The actor, who had been performing excellently, suddenly became uncooperative after two takes, being difficult, and even throwing a tantrum on set.
Seeing this, Chen Lishu's brows furrowed. She said, "An An's mother, why don't you take the child out to calm down? Come back when An An is willing to cooperate with the staff for the advertisement filming."
An An's mother, with tears in her eyes, looked up at Chen Lishu and said, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I'll come back later then!"
With that, mother and son hurried out of the filming studio.
Wu Hua watched their retreating figures, then walked up to Chen Lishu, shrugging his shoulders helplessly. "The child actor you found is quite troublesome. This videotape contains footage from earlier takes; it's no longer useful. Would you like it? After all, it's something you paid for."
Looking at the videotape handed to her, Chen Lishu raised an eyebrow. Lost in thought, she reached out and took it, then handed it to Shen Wei, teasing, "Then let's get this framed! This is the first advertisement filming I collaborated on with President Wu. It'll be a memento."
Shen Wei chuckled and put the videotape away. Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, they saw An An's mother rush in, disheveled and looking terrified, repeatedly saying, "Save... save my An An!"
Hearing this, Chen Lishu frowned and approached An An's mother. "An An's mother, what are you talking about? Where is An An? Why hasn't he returned after going out?"
"Just now, when I called out for An An outside, a car stopped in front of my child and me. The man in the lead suddenly snatched An An from my arms! Please help me, help me find my son!"
By the end, An An's mother was sobbing inconsolably, looking utterly pitiful.
Chen Lishu and Wu Hua exchanged glances. They reacted quickly, immediately mobilizing the staff to search for clues outside. Shen Wei also didn't stand idly by and called the police right away.
However, after searching for a long time, there were no leads. When asked about the make and license plate of the car that abducted An An, the mother could not provide any details.
Without any clues, the arriving police were at a loss. Due to this unexpected incident, the advertisement filming had to be postponed.
Chen Lishu sat at her desk, propping her head with her hand in frustration. She slowly said, "Tell the police to investigate if there's any surveillance in the vicinity. Perhaps we can get some useful information from the footage."
Wu Hua also sighed, "Where would there be so much surveillance? I've already asked the police to question An An's mother about whether she has offended anyone recently, to see if we can gather useful information by investigating her acquaintances.
We've called the police about the child's disappearance; this matter should be handled by them. It's getting late; you should go home. Don't forget you have two children waiting for you."
Hearing Wu Hua's words, Chen Lishu turned to look out the window. She hadn't noticed it getting dark. There would likely be no clues today, and sitting here would only cause more worry.
To avoid worrying her family, Chen Lishu nodded and got up. "We are all parents. I understand An An's mother's concern and fear, so please help as much as you can. We will temporarily halt filming for the next couple of days to cooperate with the police in obtaining more useful information."
Upon returning home, as soon as she opened the door, Chen Lishu smelled a foul odor. Seeing Li Xiulan busy at work, she frowned and asked, "Mom, did something go bad? This smell is quite unpleasant."
Hearing her voice, Li Xiulan quickly turned her head, her expression troubled. "The cabbages in our village have gone bad. The city is better, but I'd say the countryside is still superior. At least we have cellars in the countryside, and these vegetables are not easily spoiled when bought.
You know, these cabbages cost a lot of money. Watching them spoil little by little is quite disheartening. If we were to eat them and get sick, it would be even less worth it. I can only dispose of them now."
Facing Li Xiulan's rambling, Chen Lishu let out a helpless laugh. "Mom, you can just buy as much as you plan to eat."
Unexpectedly, Li Xiulan immediately looked at her sternly. "No, with the current issues with pork, everyone is only daring to eat vegetables. The price of vegetables has risen during this period. If I don't buy some now, the vegetables we eat later will be astronomically expensive!
Haven't you seen the newspapers recently? They clearly state the dangers of eating pork infected with hog cholera. It won't be too much of a problem for us adults, but we have two children at home. Don't buy pork outside during this time!"
Chen Lishu was almost in tears as she interrupted, "Mom, if you need to, we can buy a house with a cellar here then. You can buy as many vegetables as you want."
Li Xiulan realized Chen Lishu was teasing her and gave her a mock glare. "You talk too much! The food is already heated in the pot. You look so tired; eat and then go rest. I'll take care of the two children."
Chen Lishu indeed needed a good rest. She didn't stand on ceremony. After eating, she went back to her room and fell asleep.