Anime Crossover: My Youth Begins with Charlotte

She herself doesn't exude any "motherly" aura at all; even at home, she wears a bright-colored suit.

"I'll make tea."

Mai hurriedly left.

"You've come all this way, it must have been a long and tiring journey!"

She smiled and gestured for Xia Yan to sit down, a gentle smile playing on her lips. This was a change she made after seeing Xia Yan in his expensive suit; she was now rationally and naturally entering into social etiquette.

Xia Yan sat back down on the cushion and shook his head slightly.

"Although we drove here, the journey wasn't actually that far, so we had plenty of time."

This statement is not a lie.

Going for a drive is certainly not tiring.

"Then, let's talk about Mai."

After Mai placed the tea in the cup, her sharp gaze swept over the two of them, and she spoke first, without any intention of continuing the pleasantries.

For an instant.

Xia Yan sensed that Mai's body was tense.

Xia Yan naturally patted Mai's hand to comfort her, thinking that everyone who experiences a rift with their family would feel this way.

He was somewhat surprised by Mai's mother's behavior, but he also had a complex feeling that was hard to describe.

She looked like a shrewd and capable female lawyer, the kind who specializes in corporate acquisitions, or someone who handles civil or criminal litigation.

The direct and straightforward approach seems to completely destroy the warmth that should exist between mother and daughter.

"So--"

Xia Yan hadn't even had a chance to speak.

Mai's mother clapped her hands.

"I disagree."

Mai gave a bitter smile. Although she had contacted her mother a long time ago, this answer was still hard for her to accept.

Ignoring Mai's wry smile, the mother shrugged without changing her expression.

"This is based on the judgment of the firm's owner."

"Mai, as the agency and as your manager, haven't I contributed to your progress?"

Mai's mother made this claim openly and brazenly.

In fact, Mai had been helped many times, so she couldn't refute it.

Mai's mother let out a breath and returned to the original topic.

"Besides, I've never even heard of Midsummer Night's Star Agency. If you were to transfer to a bigger agency, Mai, I might give it a second thought."

"Mother, isn't that...?"

Mai looked somewhat agitated. She didn't want her mother to speak of the agency her boyfriend had created specifically for her, and besides...

Xia Yan tugged at Mai's hand, stopping her with a look.

Seeing the two's intimate actions, Mai's mother's eyes twitched slightly.

Famous celebrities are not allowed to date. (aeej) Obviously, the relationship between this boy who came back with her and Mai is not ordinary. Has Mai forgotten the rules set by her actress mother in the three years since she left the agency? She couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

"Midsummer Night's Star may be an unknown agency now, but it is not an agency without strength."

Xia Yanqing casually took out the USB drive from Meicheng.

There happened to be a laptop sitting next to it.

Xia Yan was going to show a short video.

"I really look forward to collaborating with Midsummer Night Star Agency. The next time we work together on a movie will definitely be something to look forward to."

Mai's mother didn't understand what Xia Yan was up to until she saw this man who was approaching his sixties.

She knew this person; he was the famous film director of a movie in which Mai had acted.

"I think Midsummer Night's Star has great potential. Is it possible for me to be poached?"

This is a veteran actress who played Mai's mother in a morning drama series during Mai's childhood.

...Then came the variety show host and the director of the drama "Ninefold"...

Without exception, they all expressed optimism about the development of Midsummer Night's Star Agency and looked forward to the upcoming collaboration.

These things are nothing; she could make similar videos herself, it's just a matter of having a little bit of connections.

To Mai's mother's surprise, all the people appearing on the screen were people Mai had worked with before, without exception, not even a small company was spared.

In other words.

Midsummer Night's Star Agency managed to integrate all the connections she had previously built up within just a few days of its establishment?

This is just bluffing.

It's impossible that Mai's mother has some kind of emotion brewing and about to erupt in her chest.

She barely managed to suppress her emotions.

"You've prepared well, but when it comes to a well-known artist's intention to switch agencies, it's not something a small talent scout like you can decide."

"Also, although I don't know what tricks you used to deceive Mai into wanting to leave the agency."

The anger in her eyes deepened.

"If you want to talk, please have your agency president come to me in person. You can't make decisions like this. I will also have a proper talk with your president about taking my daughter away."

"As for you!"

Mai's mother glanced at Xia Yan with disdain.

"Learn more social etiquette before you start out in the world!"

Hearing her mother's emotionless words, Mai's eyes widened in astonishment. Even for her mother, this reaction was far too much.

Not only did it negate Mai's feelings, but it also negated Mai's own decision and her boyfriend's feelings.

Unlike hemp clothing.

Xia Yan understood the current state of Mai's mother from her seemingly explosive words.

She's feeling guilty!

Chapter 55 I've lost hope in this world

"There was no seduction involved."

Mai was the first to come out.

Upon hearing her daughter's voice, Mai's mother turned her gaze to the daughter who looked so much like her, and for a moment she was a little dazed.

However, her gaze was still filled with unhappiness.

"I was the one who fell in love with him first."

Mai said those words naturally, and then blushed a little afterward.

However, Mai did not stop. As if she were talking to herself, to Xia Yan, or to her mother, her expression was so focused.

Xia Yan could even sense her determination from the side.

“I didn’t want to say it, Mother.”

Mai paused, then subconsciously repeated the above words.

"I thought I would keep my feelings about my mother to myself, but seeing her like this, I still want to say something."

Xia Yan noticed that Mai's eyes were slightly red.

He didn't stop.

These are the words Mai herself decided to say, hoping they might help her resolve her inner conflicts.

"It's been three years. To be honest, Mother, I'm very grateful to you."

"Thanks to my mother, I was able to get work, meet many people, and become a star..."

Xia Yan noticed that Mai's mother's gaze had softened.

“I have no energy to enjoy myself. My mind is filled with work. I remember three years ago, we would argue all the time. We argued every day. I was really unhappy and even thought about disappearing for a while.”

Mai choked up a little.

Xia Yan reached out and gently took Mai's hand, giving her support.

"But recently, I feel that I have changed. I feel that going to school is a happy thing, and going to school with Yan is even happier. I feel happy performing, and I would be even happier if I could create a work that Yan thinks is good."

Mai's gaze became aggressive.

"He is my greatest support, and I feel very happy. He is the ray of light that shone through the darkness after my mother did something that greatly disappointed me..."

Mai finally stopped talking.

Xia Yan listened to Mai's words, which sounded like she was scrutinizing him, words that were even more touching than a confession, frankly confronting his own feelings.

He never imagined that his appearance would have such significance for Mai.

He freed one hand to gently brush her hair, which was disheveled from her emotional outburst.

He was incredibly grateful that he possessed the ability to break the deadlock, and that he could proudly say that he could be Mai's support.

Cough slightly.

Xia Yan stared at this powerful and capable woman.

"Let me reintroduce myself. I am Mai's boyfriend, Natsuhiko, the president of Midsummer Night's Star Agency. I am truly sorry for the rudeness of not introducing myself earlier."

Xia Yan then took out a business card with his job title printed on it.

"If you think the president of a small firm doesn't carry much weight."

Xia Yan then took out a new business card and handed it out.

"This world is sometimes beautiful, and sometimes it can be despairing. Money, power, and ability can sometimes make this world seem hopeless."