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Zayn walked very quickly and didn’t look back.
He didn’t hear Elsie’s scream
He had only taken a few steps out of the airport when he saw ric.
ric jumped out of the car and opened the door for him very carefully. “Zayn, you are finally back.
Look at you, so dark and thin. It is going to break Mom’s heart when she sees you like this”
Zayn smiled and sat in the shotgun seat. “Acting is indeed tough, but it’s much easier than when I
was on a mission in the army. It’s also quite interesting. I can experience different kinds of lives.
“I also think that filming is quite interesting” ric started the car and swished his head sideways,
trying to look striking. “When I was in middle school, there were teachers who suggested that I
apply to an art school. There were also talent scouts who wanted me to participate in some talent
show or enter the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, I liked to y basketball so much that I
painfully rejected them.”
Zayn nodded. “Yeah, I believe you”
“Hehe.” ric smiled proudly. “Zayn, are you still going to act in the future? If you are. I will defin
it you at work.”
“Yes,” Zayn said with certainty, “the crew seems to be very satisfied with my performance and
rmended me in other progiction teams.
“Although the roles I took up are simr–either a soldier or a police officer, or a warrior or a fighter–
as long as I can fight well and look good on camera, it works for them. Plus, the sry is pretty
good. I like it.”
ric asked curiously, “How much are the other production teams paying you?
Zayn replied, “There’s a military television drama with over thirty episodes. The sry after tax is
100 thousand dors, 1 don’t have many scenes to act in, and the shooting and fighting aren’t as
difficult as acting in a movie.
“There was this other movie where I’m the stunt double for the main lead. I’ll be getting 160
thousand dors after tax.” N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.
ric was speechless. “It’s quite high, but it might be dangerous to be a stunt double for the lead
character of a movie. You need to be careful”
Zayn nodded. “I’ll be careful. Before the machine starts rolling. I always check all the gears and
equipment.”
When Zayn was in the army, he was prepared to sacrifice himself at any minute. He had also seen
manyrades perished right in front of him,
Therefore, he knew how precious life was
He would never joke about his own life or the lives of others.
In this movie he was currently acting in, he hade up with a lot of suggestions regarding military,
face-to-facebat, gunfighting. props and equipment. The military consultants and martial arts
instructors agreed with his output. The producer even deliberately doubled his sry.
When he returned home, the first thing he did was to announce the good news. “Dad, Mom,
brothers, and sisters, I received a total of 200 thousand dors for my part in the movie.
Everyone looked at each other as they apuded.
Donovan’s Restaurant made five figures of profit a day. The entire family felt that it was already very
impressive.
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Yet, Zayn earned 200 thousand dors in less than two months from acting. It was even more than
then what the restaurant
made.
No wonder so many young fellows racked their brains to enter the entertainment industry,
Zayn took out a bank card from his pocket and ced it on the table. “I’ve been in the military for
five years and haven’t done anything for the family. This 200 thousand dors is for Christmas. You
can spend it however you want
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that it was his hard-earned money and that they would not
take it.
Zayn smiled. “We’re in so much debt after buying a house. Use this 200 thousand dors to pay
them off. Moreover, I have other films to act in next, and the pay isn’t low. You don’t have to worry
about me.”
ire thought for a moment and picked up the card. “Alright, I keep this money for now and repay
the debt in installments. Tell me when you need money. Our family’s financial situation is quite good
now.
“Keep all the money you are going to earn for the next two years.
Arthur interrupted, “Zayn, if you want to work in the entertainment industry for the long term, the
expenses are not low, though
“Firstly, you need to have your own manager and assistant. You also need to pay attention to your
image. You need to dress well, take care of your skin and health, hire someone to do your hair, style
your hair, and so on. You might also have to socialize and do favors. All these cost money.
Zay?r nodded. “You’re right. It’s just that I’m still a newbie at the moment. There’s no need to think
so much for the the being.
“When I get bigger roles in the future and that I’m sure I can gain a foothold in the film and television
industry. I’ll consider it seriously.”
Wesley smiled and said, “Alright, it’s gettingte. Eat up before the meal turns cold.”
ric looked left and right. “Is Athena not back yet?”
It was Sunday and the restaurant wasn’t open Logically speaking Athena should be at home.
Arthur said, “Athena has been taking food out for the past few nights. She said that it was for an
important friend. She won’t be eating at home tonight.”
During this period of time, ric needed to participate in tennis training and also prepare for the
final exams. He was so busy to the extent of being overstretched. At night, he either slept at the
club or in school and rarely came home. That was why he didn’t know that Athena took food out
every night.
Hearing this, ric threw a suspicious nce. “What friend did she send food to? Is it a guy or a
girl? Is that friend hospitalized?”
Arthur replied. “That friend of hers must be a guy. Athena brings a portion for three every time. It
was more than what I could eat.
“Also, the other party is definitely not a patient. It’s impossible for a patient to always eat such rich
food and such a big portion.”
ric’s handsome face tensed up when he heard that. He snorted sourly, “Could that man be her
suitor?”
“How long had my Athena only been back? We haven’t even warmed up to each other yet. How
could she be taken by another man?
If that guy who wants to pursue Athena isn’t better than me in all aspects, I’ll never agree to their
rtionship, he thought.
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Arthur, on the other hand, was very optimistic. “Absolutely not. Athena is outstanding, and her
standards must be very high Moreover, she’s with us every day. Would she fancy another man after
making aparison with us?”
ire showed indifference. “Athena said that she wants to focus on her scientific research. She’s
still young, so I’m positive she’s not going to be in a rtionship so soon. I reckon that the other
party is a senior or teacher in herboratory and needs to do experiments at night or is not in good
health. Perhaps Athena is in charge of dinner.
ric didn’t think much of it. “You guys really don’t understand what’s going through a man’s head.
“That man must be pretending to be busy or weak to use it as an opportunity to get close to Athena”
Arthur, showing zero concern, questioned, “How old are you to know a man’s mind?”
ric snorted. “Why wouldn’t I understand? There are so many girls flocking to me. I know very well
what the girls are thinking. It’s the same for men.
“Wait and see. I’ll find that man and prove that I’m right.”
The next afternoon, after the exam, ric rushed to the restaurant and saw Athena get into the car
with a huge food container. He then followed Athena’s car.
As he followed, he felt that something was amiss.
Isn’t this the way to the old house? What is Athena going there for? he thought
ric was afraid that Athena would notice him, so he didn’t dare to get any closer and maintained a
distance.
He followed her all the way to Viento Court
He parked the car at the entrance of the neighborhood and walked in. He came under the old house
and saw that the lights
‘Athena really came here? ric doubted for a
Why did she bring food for a man to eat for an entire day to the old house?
“She couldn’t have been tricked by some lousy prick and kept that dude in the old house, could
she?
“Or perhaps like in theics, Athena picked up a mysterious man of unknown origin who was
about to die from his injuries and secretly took care of him at home?
“No, no. That’s too dangerous! ric shook his head vigorously at the thought of it and ran upstairs
at full speed. “I must catch that lousy prick and expose his evil true colors!”
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