Surprise! The whole family of a wealthy family was saved by listening to my voice

After a long pause, Mu Li spoke.

"Your sister-in-law... is a very special person."

His tone was filled with emotion.

"That's right! My sister-in-law is one of a kind! She's the most capable, has a keen eye for people, and is decisive in her actions. She's one of the people I admire most!"

Gu Haoman took a few steps closer, leaned against the railing, and turned to look at Mu Li.

"Are you really not going to consider it? Although your sister-in-law's studio is new, it has excellent resources. Moreover, with the Gu family as your backing, the Zhongli family won't dare to treat you too badly."

Mu Li turned to look at Gu Haoman.

Under the moonlight, Gu Haoman's eyes were full of sincerity and worry, without a trace of scheming.

His heart skipped a beat.

"Miss Gu, why... are you helping me so much?"

He asked the question softly, but every word was clear.

Gu Haoman was speechless for a moment.

Why? Because they couldn't stand the arrogance of the Zhongli family.

Because I admire his resilience? Or because... that day in the car, I saw the light in his eyes, yet a shadow lurked within them?

She genuinely sympathized with this man who was just as unlucky as she was.

She was tricked into marriage by the Qi family, but with her elder brother, sister-in-law, and other family members supporting her, she was able to break off the engagement in time and even punish the Qi family.

And Mu Li? She could only bear the evil deeds of the Zhong Li sisters all by herself.

Despite being victims, they not only fail to receive fair treatment but also endure endless humiliation and a ban from the industry.

In despair, he jumped off the building!

Why should such a good person have to suffer like this?

Thinking about all this, she still couldn't help but want to help him!

Because helping him felt like redeeming my past self who was unaware of his past!

"Maybe it's because I feel you shouldn't be like this now."

She finally spoke slowly.

“A person as capable as you should stand in the light, not be pushed into the shadows to live.”

Mu Li remained silent for a long time, so long that Gu Haoman thought he wouldn't answer. Suddenly, he said in a low voice, "My mother is sick and needs money. Although my current company has poor resources and few acting opportunities, at least I have a fixed income every month. If I switch jobs, even for just a few months of unemployment, I can't afford the risk."

This was the first time Gu Haoman had heard him talk about his private life. Her heart clenched.

"How much will the medical expenses be?"

Mu Li shook his head: "Miss Gu, thank you for your kindness. But I cannot accept it."

"I'm not giving you money."

Gu Haoman thought quickly, "What I mean is, if you sign with my sister-in-law's studio, we can give you an advance on your salary, or help you connect with better medical resources. The Gu Group has private hospitals, I can—"

"Miss Gu."

Mu Li interrupted her, her voice still gentle, yet carrying an undeniable firmness, "You and Teacher Lin have already helped me a lot. I want to walk the rest of the road myself."

Looking at the pride and stubbornness shining in his eyes, Gu Haoman suddenly understood why Lin Huayin insisted on signing this person—he was not only a promising actor, but also a person with backbone.

“Okay.” She nodded. “But promise me you’ll seriously consider your sister-in-law’s invitation. Not for us, but for yourself.”

Mu Li finally showed her first genuine smile of the night: "I will, thank you."

Melodious dance music drifted from the banquet hall. Gu Haoman suddenly had a whim: "Shall we go in and dance?"

Mu Li was clearly taken aback by the suggestion, and paused for a moment, her ears turning slightly red: "I... I'm not very good at dancing."

"I'll teach you."

Gu Haoman stretched out her hand, a sly glint in her eyes. "Consider this a thank you for keeping you company tonight?"

Mu Li looked at the fair hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally placed her own hand on it.

The moment their palms touched, both of them trembled slightly.

In the dance floor, the music was soft and the lights were hazy.

Mu Li wasn't very good at dancing; her steps were clumsy at first, and she stepped on Gu Haoman's feet several times.

"I'm sorry." He apologized for the third time, his cheeks flushed.

"It's alright," Gu Haoman chuckled. "Relax and follow my rhythm."

Gradually, Mu Li grasped the essentials.

He has a strong learning ability, and after a few laps, he was already jumping quite well.

Gu Haoman noticed that when he was focused, his eyes, which always carried a hint of melancholy, would become exceptionally bright.

“You learn very quickly,” she said.

"I learned some basics when I was filming before, but I haven't danced in a long time," Mu Li replied, her voice close to my ear.

They were very close, so close that Gu Haoman could smell the faint scent of soap on him, without any perfume or hairspray, as clean as a forest after the rain.

When the music ended, the two let go of each other's hands. Mu Li took a half step back and bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Miss Gu."

Just then, an incongruous voice broke in: "Oh, who do we have here? It's none other than the famous star Mu."