Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Pregnancy

It’s painful now, so painful!

Late by three days, she’s in so much pain her soul feels drained!

When the doctor successfully removed the stitches, Mu Ran apologetically bowed to the doctor with her damaged soul, “Sorry.”

“Remember next time.”

“Yes, yes.”

Mu Ran took the medicine prescribed by the doctor and picked up some ointment.

Seeing her reflection in the hospital mirror, Mu Ran felt okay; the wound wasn’t particularly gruesome, something she could personally accept.

After she left the hospital.

Mu Ran received a call from her brother.

“I’ve arranged for the best doctor in the world to remove the scar; you’ll need to come back to Hai City in about twenty days.” Mu Dixin also discussed collaboration with Xiao Yu’an today and learned about Mu Ran’s wound.

Mu Ran went to remove her stitches today.

He calculated the time, Mu Ran was three days late; if she wasn’t in her twenties, Mu Dixin would really want to give her a good beating.

What exactly is your brain for!

Can’t remember even such a simple thing!

“Got it.” Mu Ran stiffly replied, then nervously added, “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up now.”

“Wait, do you want a party for your birthday?”

“Birthday, isn’t that still half a month away?”

“Don’t you need to prepare early for a birthday party?” Mu Dixin sighed, “It’s been so long since our family hosted any kind of party, especially your birthday. Ever since Mom and Dad left, we haven’t had one.”

“No party, I’m going abroad then.”

“Why?”

“For an award.”

“…Alright then.”

Mu Dixin, also a person with strong career ambitions, understood her actions, “I heard Xiao Jin specifically hired a chef for you, to customize three meals a day?”

“Yeah.”

“This kid is quite something.” Mu Dixin recently heard from his wife.

Ever since Xiao Jin was at the calligraphy venue, that place became his domain. He truly knows how to use his adorable looks, charming words, and intellect beyond his years, as well as superior calligraphy skills to win the favor and recognition of those present, then add them on WeChat and establish contact.

The most important thing is, his method of networking isn’t about flattery.

Such impressive skills!

If he and Feng Qikuo aren’t considering having kids, training Chu Xijin wouldn’t be a bad idea.

This child is a born leader.

“Of course, can anyone I choose be mediocre?” Mu Ran couldn’t help but show off upon hearing someone praise Xiao Jin, no wonder he is the child my sister gave birth to, he’s truly excellent.

“Alright, alright, the men you have an eye for are mediocre at best. Forget it, can’t be bothered to argue with you, hanging up now!”

The moment he hung up, Mu Dixin breathed a sigh of relief.

He avoided Mu Ran’s foul-mouthed rant, thus escaping her verbal abuse, feeling incredibly good.

But having no outlet for her emotions, Mu Ran could only gloomily return to work.

“Director Mu, there’s going to be heavy rain tonight, you better head back.”

The staff reminded her.

Mu Ran glanced at the weather forecast, then at the ominous sky.

They were currently in a deep mountain.

Located near an abandoned hotel.

The mountain was mainly for shooting temple and forest-type scenes; inside the abandoned hotel, part of the crew trained, and some parts were decorated in ancient style.

There were indeed very few people here!

Mu Ran frowned, “Alright, let’s all head back, otherwise we won’t sleep well at night.”

Looking at the numbers.

The bus wasn’t enough at all.

Mu Ran stood with her hands on her hips, frowning hard.

She directly posted in the group the taxi fare to let them return.

Meanwhile, telling Jiao Yuyao to adjust everyone’s work end times, don’t over-schedule or force staff to stay too long and prolong working hours.

“Just work according to the set times; I’ve mentioned this before, why isn’t it being followed yet?”

“Often we’re just a bit shy of finishing, so people stay and choose to finish up before heading back.” Jiao Yuyao explained.

This is indeed very common on set.

Furthermore, they benefit from it.

Mu Ran demands high standards and rushes; if people don’t work hard, it’s truly impossible to complete.

“I wanted you to minimize costs, not exploit the employees like that.” Mu Ran sighed.

What’s it like having a stingy partner?

Sometimes it’s refreshing, sometimes a bit annoying.

Mu Ran continued, “My own effort is because most of the income will be mine; others are working, we need their time and skills, not to take over their lives. During working hours, no matter how strict, as long as it’s within their profession, I can accept it, but outside of working hours, they should have their own lives!”

“That would require hiring a lot more people.”

Jiao Yuyao was also exhausted; it would require a big budget.

“I hope our team can run stably; if you squeeze people too hard, how do we develop sustainably afterward?”

“Understood.”

Jiao Yuyao frowned looking at the numbers.

The horror film production was costing a lot.

There’s a chance it won’t recoup in the end.

Mu Ran reviewed the staff list and sent the number of additional staff needed to Jiao Yuyao after returning to the hotel.

“What if it loses money, also our movie might not even be released, or it could be pulled!” Jiao Yuyao laid the realities before her.

“I know.”

Mu Ran just wanted to gradually perfect her team.

Make the team more organized, more complete.

Whether the movie loses money, she’ll deal with it later.

She now desires an organized team, inspired by foreign practices; many foreign film workers are not nearly as overworked as those in Hua Country. Mu Ran feels helpless; this is just replicating blindly for now.

Can only say domestically, the film industry remains too murky and underrecognized!

Otherwise, there could be proper wages and rest times set for those working in film.

Yet there’s nothing heard of it still.

Because film is the best area for money laundering, making a quick buck; some things cannot be too transparent.

Unable to communicate further with her, Jiao Yuyao could only say, “You need to increase investment.”

“I’ve got it.” Mu Ran transferred money to him.

Due to the weather conditions, Mu Ran finished work by half-past eight, planning to order takeaway, eat some fried food, watch anime, and heal herself.

While ordering, Mu Ran received a call from her sister-in-law.

“What’s up?”

“There’s something.”

“What is it?”

Mu Ran lay on the bed, looking for her favorite anime; she already had the anime ready, and yet her sister-in-law hesitated, not saying a word, leaving Mu Ran speechless, “What dare you not tell me, is it bankruptcy coming to borrow money? You better not look for me, look for my brother instead, he has plenty of money.”

“Shut up, my company is running well and thriving.”

“So what is it?”

“It’s…well…I’m…pregnant…”

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