Gu Jiajie glanced sideways at his precious little sister, who looked impatient, and instead of criticizing her, he apologized to Qiu Qianghai, saying, "Brother Hai, I’ll take this girl to see Ah Jin first. She came specifically to meet her Sister Jin today."

Qiu Qianghai’s smile remained unchanged, perfectly displaying his gentlemanly demeanor: "Go ahead, we’ll catch up later."

"Alright—"

Gu Jiajie left with Gu Minmin, the siblings walking without any hesitation.

Watching their departing figures, especially Gu Minmin, a soft tenderness unknowingly appeared in Qiu Qianghai’s eyes, devoid of the cold and carefree playboy look he had earlier.

Le Jiani, standing by his side, observed the various expressions on his face, a hint of crisis showing in her eyes.

Having been with Qiu Qianghai for some time, this man was not only gentle and well-mannered, but also generous, with no bad habits, often taking her out to see the world.

Due to his gentle treatment over such a long time, she believed she was different, thinking she had finally found someone to rely on in the future.

But at this moment, seeing the slight affection in his eyes towards the departing girl, she felt that everything she currently had might slip away from her.

Thinking of this possibility, Le Jiani lightly pressed her lips together, losing the obedient and understanding demeanor she showed in front of others.

Not until the siblings’ distant figures disappeared did Qiu Qianghai turn and leave.

He was a mature man, who had no excuse to meddle with a girl still growing up.

The girl’s beautiful youth was not something for an old man like him to interfere with.

No matter how beautiful something is, he must stick to his boundaries.

Feelings do not mean that if you like something, you must possess it.

Before this vague feeling could develop, he had to cut it off.

He wasn’t sure if after more than ten years of fleeting romance, he could endure for a lifetime just because of a vague liking.

...

Heading to the lounge to find Gu Jin, Gu Jiajie knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Gu Jin’s voice sounded inside.

Gu Jiajie opened the door and saw Gu Jin sitting on the sofa. He said to his sister beside him, "You go in first. I need to make a phone call."

"Okay."

Gu Minmin stepped into the room and walked towards Gu Jin.

Gu Jiajie closed the door and took out his phone to call the general manager of Shijiu Entertainment Company.

"Boss?"

Once the call connected, he asked, "Did our company recently hire a girl named Le Jiani?"

"Let me check."

The sound of flipping pages came over the phone.

The other party quickly replied, "Yes, this girl is studying in Beijing No.1 Middle School, senior year. Director Cheng mentioned a few days ago that her appearance is quite suitable for the female second lead in his latest film ’Youthful Years’—"

"Cancel it!"

Before the general manager could finish, Gu Jiajie interrupted him.

"Huh?" The other party was a bit confused, but quickly responded, "Alright, I will inform Director Cheng."

Gu Jiajie said, "Stop all her activities. The company will not consider her for any resources at the moment."

The general manager timidly asked, "Boss, can I ask why? You know how Director Cheng’s temper is; I’m afraid without a reason, he won’t agree."

Gu Jiajie sneered, "No reason!"

After speaking, he hung up the phone.

When he turned to walk towards the lounge, his face had returned to its previous calm, as if the anger from before was just a mirage.

Entering the lounge, he saw his sister sitting on the sofa, chatting and laughing with Gu Jin.

Seeing him, Gu Minmin was very happy: "Brother, come quickly, Sister Jin promised to take me upstairs to play!"

"You’re just spoiling her," Gu Jiajie gave Gu Jin a disapproving look.

Gu Jin smiled gently, "Minmin has grown up, and you should introduce her to the world."