“Who knows when Dir. Jay will be able to get the total viewership statistics.” Grace could not put her heart at ease as long as she did not know the results.
“It should come pretty fast today. After all, with Dad’s participation, even Chief views it with great importance and will surely urge them to quickly do up the statistics.”
Indeed, not long after they had breakfast, Jay called.
Almost at the same time, Chief personally contacted Martin.
“Anna, the viewership ratings for our show really exploded this time! It’s all thanks to you and to Mr. Chang. Chief went to call Mr. Chang, but you should also help me express my gratitude towards him,” he said in agitation.
“How high is the viewership rating?” Anna was curious as well. Although she had guessed in her heart, she still wanted to hear the real answer to be assured.
“It’s 2.72%!” Jay’s voice trembled when
As expected, that very morning, the principal contacted her.Director Mel was still rather troubled but still said with difficulty, “The principal watched that program too. He also knows that he had wronged you back then. So… he wanted me to ask you if you are still willing to come back to the school to teach the cello. His intention is that you can name whatever condition you want, be it a higher pay or fewer lessons. Even if you just come for one lesson each week, that would be alright too.”Actually, the principal was even more straightforward. As long as Grace was willing, she could just receive a salary without having to teach any lessons.As Martin’s wife, she was a walking advertisement for the school!Moreover, through her performance on survivors, Grace had also sufficiently showcased her own cello skills. That she was able to play a duet with Martin and work so well with him without dragging him back at all, that had cle
When they saw Grace, one child shouted, “Mom, Mom, quick, come and look. It’s Ms. Steels!”The child’s mother was still busy in the kitchen and said in annoyance, “Don’t spout nonsense. Why would Ms. Steels be on that show? That’s a huge television station and a huge show.”“It’s really her. Come and look if you don’t believe me!”The child’s mother walked over and took a look. She almost could not believe her eyes.It was really Grace on the TV screen. And the person beside her…The child’s mom stuttered, “That… Isn’t that Martin?”Her child was learning the cello. As a mother, how could she not recognize the legendary?“Yes! It’s him! Ms. Steels is actually Uncle Chang’s wife!”The child’s mother was so stunned that she could not speak. In that moment, she felt instant regret.
As it was Sunday today, both of them did not have much to do, so they went to the family home to visit George’s grandparents. The two elderly people had also seen the latest episode ofsurvivors.The moment Anna stepped into the house, Elizabeth immediately raised her thumb at Anna and said, “Martin’s performed brilliantly this time! With this, I won’t need to ask you how your mother and him are doing again. One look and I can tell that they are doing well.”Anna smiled and nodded. Her eyes were filled with unconcealed joy. Her mom was doing well now and could spend her life with the love of her life. Anna was certainly the one who felt happiest for her.“Yes grandma. Their relationship is really good right now. Both of them are so considerate towards each other and think about each other all the time. They haven’t even quarreled with each other until now.” Anna was smiling so much that her eyes curve
Because of Mia’s strange behavior, even the two elders felt a little uncomfortable and did not really talk to her. Jacklyn was smart and brought Mai to leave with her. Elizabeth secretly told Jacklyn, “Next time, you can come alone. Don’t bring that daughter-in-law of yours here anymore.” “I understand. I won’t bring her over anymore.” Jacklyn did not imagine that Mia could be so petty. Her own husband was busy and had no time for her, so she took it out on other people for no reason. Crazy! There was no chance that she would bring her over again. Anna and George stayed behind, but with Mia’s disturbance, the atmosphere became a little off. Anna did not feel good about how it made Jacklyn leave early as well. As they did not want to disturb the two elders’ afternoon nap, both of them only sat around for a while after having lunch before they left. Actually, Mia did not know that George did not always keep her co
Martin sounded exceptionally nervous on the other end of the call and even sounded a little awkward.“What’s wrong?” This was Anna’s first time hearing Martin speak so timidly and immediately got curious.“Ehem… I made your mom angry. Do you have time right now? If you do, please come back and help me.” Martin sounded so pitiful as his voice got even weaker.Martin had no choice but to ask Anna for help, it was clear that he really angered Grace quite badly. If the two of them were simply having a lovers’ quarrel, Martin would definitely not come and ask her for help.Furthermore, their relationship had been exceptionally good ever since they reunited. They had not even spoken a single harsh word to each other before. It was too difficult to make the two of them quarrel.Now that they actually quarreled, Anna felt that it might really be a huge matter.“I’ll come back right away,&r
George used to be such a good junior. How did he become so annoying after he became his son-in-law?Anna watched the interaction between George and Martin speechlessly. Seemed like she need not worry about Martin anymore. He was still in the mood to banter with George!Anna ignored them and asked her mom, “Mom, what happened, exactly?”When she heard this, Grace’s barely reduced anger flared up again.Martin hurriedly said, “Grace, don’t be angry. Or you can hit me if it helps you release your anger, but please don’t hurt yourself.”“Why didn’t you think about that when you ran off on your own to get a vasectomy!” Grace said, suddenly releasing a bomb.Both Anna and George were so shocked by what they heard.Anna squealed, “what?? Vasectomy?? Dad, why?”“Luckily, I discovered it early and he didn’t succeed,” Grace said.Saying it no
“I know, and that’s why I’m even angrier. Vasectomy can’t be undone, and he never even discussed it with me beforehand! My anger stems from his not telling me,” Grace said.“I understand,” Anna said softly.Martin apologized like an honest boy. “I’m in the wrong about this.”“Don’t you dare do this again! No more castration!” Grace’s voice was shaking. “Your decision this time really scared me.”“Alright.” Martin nodded, abashed.Grace looked sternly towards Martin. “Tell me now, Martin, in front of Anna and George. Do you want your own child?”“If I have one, I’ll be glad. If it isn’t destined, I won’t be disappointed either, nor will I be adamant about having one. Anna is my child,” Martin said.Grace smiled; seemed like he still liked kids.Anna, feeling George’s ey
Anna received a call from the organizers of the Council of Fashion Designer America (CFDA). They informed her that she had been nominated for the Emerging Designer of the Year and Womenswear Designer of the Year asked her if she had the time and can attend the awards ceremony.“Yes, I can,” Anna replied.Hence, the other party told her the exact date and time, as well as the things to prepare and take note of.Anna noted them down one by one. She then was called by Kevin in his office informing her about the nomination of the company as the rising fashion house of the year, and Zara was also nominated for the Accessories Designer of the Year, Aiden and Cleo were also nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year and jerry and Anna Womenswear Designer of the Year. She was nominated for two categories.When she returned home and told George about this, she then sends a group chat to her friends telling them about the company nomination and her nom