Chapter 27 Shopping


    Jean sighed before she continued, "Actually, I didn''t mean anything else, Director Guo. I just want you


    to give Julia a chance. Rest assured that you can arrange an audition for her. If you don''t think she is


    suitable for the part, then I won''t force it. I just hope that you will give her a chance."


    Director Guo hesitantly nced at the producer before replying, "Since this is the case, I naturally


    respect your wishes. I''ll have someone call your sister now."


    "Wait," Jean interjected. "Julia has strong self-esteem. I don''t want her to know that I''m trying to help


    her. Director Guo, I''ve heard that your birthday is in a few days. How about you send Julia an invitation


    to your birthday party. My gift for you will be the contract between us. What do you think?"


    "Okay, okay, I will do as you say." David agreed without an inch of hesitation.


    After they negotiated the final terms and conditions, Jean burst into a satisfied smile. She and Director


    Guo conversed for a while before they parted ways.


    The venue she met up with Director Guo was only a few blocks away from Terence''spany. Once


    their meeting had finished, Jean went to the front desk and asked the receptionist whether she could


    see Terence.


    When he found out that Jean was downstairs, Terence asked the receptionist to bring her up. "Have a


    seat. I just have something to deal with first."


    "It''s alright, don''t worry about me," Jeanmented, giving him a thoughtful smile.


    After processing the papers, Terence called for his secretary. "The document has been checked over.


    There aren''t any more problems. Please have the other party sign it as soon as possible. You know


    what to do afterwards, right?"


    "Yes, Mr. Chen." She walked out with the folder in her hand and politely smiled at Jean before closing


    the door behind her.


    Once the secretary had left, Terence nced at Jean. "Why are you here? Are you unustomed to


    living at my ce?"


    "No, no, no. Don''t get me wrong." Jean shook her hands. "Living in your house is great. I had an


    appointment with a director nearby. After seeing him, I figured I''de here to see you."


    "Really?" Terence asked.


    "Actually..." Jean bit her lip and hesitantly nced at Terence. "I came to you today because I actually


    need your help."


    "What is it?" he inquired, wondering if something was wrong.


    "Here''s the thing," she started with a smile. "You see, the director''s birthday is in a few days and I don''t


    know what I should give him. So, I came here to see you and ask if you would like to help me choose a


    birthday gift.


    Since you''re both men, you have simr tastes, right?"


    Seeing the predicament she was in, Terence agreed to help her without any hesitation. "Okay. We can


    leave in a while."


    "Okay." Jean cheerfully nodded.


    Terence was a big shot in H City and the media was always focused on his private life. Before she


    came over to see him, Jean had tipped off a presspany anonymously, informing them about


    Terence''s love life.


    As they approached thepany''s entrance, Jean kept ncing outside to see the car that belonged


    to the paparazzi. When she was confident that they had arrived, she smiled to herself and abruptly


    blocked Terence''s path. "Wait a minute."


    "What''s wrong?" Terence asked, puzzled as to why she suddenly stopped him.


    "Your tie is a little crooked." Jean stepped forward and gently straightened his tie. With a smile on her


    face, she looked at him. "Alright. You''re okay now."


    Everything happened the way she had nned. When Terence tried to push her away, Jean safely


    retreated back a few steps.


    With an awkward smile, he motioned to her. "Get in the car."


    Jean quickly nced at the paparazzi''s car, letting them take a clear picture of her face.


    "Terence, if someone gave you a gift, what would you like?" Jean asked Terence, who was sitting right


    next to her.


    He smiled at her and thought about it. "That''s a hard question. I''d usually just get a watch, a belt, and


    so on. As long as it''s not out of line."


    "Really?" Jean''s face contorted into a frown. She wasn''t actually here to buy the birthday present.


    After looking around, she decided to buy a watch. After paying, she found a jewelry store. She pulled


    his sleeve and asked, "Hey, can you apany me to the jewelry store?"


    "Jewelry store?" Terence stammered, his voice filled with embarrassment.


    "Yes." Jean dragged Terence with her to the jewelry store, oblivious to his embarrassment.


    "Wee to our store. How may I help you?" the saledy greeted them with an enthusiastic grin.


    Jean pulled Terence''s clothes and pointed to a ring that was disyed in the ss casing. "What do


    you think of this one? Is it beautiful?"


    "I don''t know anything about rings. It''ll be better if you chose it yourself." Terence awkwardly withdrew


    his hand and faced Jean. "Sorry, I have to answer a phone call. Please take your time."


    He didn''t know why he felt ufortable when he entered the jewelry store with Jean.


    Jean looked at Terence''s retreating figure. Although she felt disappointed, she didn''t show it on her


    face. Instead, she chose to buy a pair of cuff links. After getting it wrapped, she headed out to look for


    Terence.


    He had told her that he was just going to take a phone call, but it was just an excuse. When she went


    outside, she found him smoking.


    "Were you able to choose something?" Terence asked, as he puffed out smoke.


    "Yes, I''ve made my choice." Jean handed the box to him. "This is for you. Take a look and see whether


    you like it or not."


    "For me?" Terence''s eyes widened in surprise. When he opened the box, he sighed in relief upon


    seeing the cuff links.


    "Why did you buy me a gift?"


    "It''s my way of saying thank you for helping me out." Jean smiled at him. "You''ve been taking care of


    me since I got back. I''ve been trying to find a good opportunity to show you my gratitude and when I


    saw the cuff links, I thought they''d be perfect for you."


    "Don''t waste money again," Terence impassivelymented.


    "Actually I originally wanted to buy a ring," Jean said. "I heard from Sherry that you brought a ring away


    from home. But I wasn''t able to find you a suitable one. Perhaps I might find one next time."


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    Feeling ufortable, Terence forced a smile on his face and looked at her. "Are you hungry? I know


    a good Japanese restaurant nearby. Why don''t we go there?"


    "Okay." Jean grinned at his suggestion. "I am a little hungry after going shopping."