Mo Ting and Tangning were to meet the French Director at his manor, so Mo Ting led Tangning there in low-profile. However, en route to the manor, Mo Ting discovered a black car trailing them.
It wasn't hard to confirm who it was, as their camera equipment reflected in the sun. But, Mo Ting pretended not to notice as his lips curved up into a smile. He then sped up the car and soon drove into the garage of the manor.
Upon seeing the man, Tangning realized Mo Ting had come to see the French Director, Coque.
In the international circles he was extremely well-known and had previously won the Oscar for Best Director. However, after getting married and dedicating more time to his daughter, his productions had decreased in quantity.
Perhaps it was because his wife was overseas and he had to take care of his daughter on his own, he looked extremely worn out. The little brat was currently clinging to his thigh unwilling to have breakfast.
Coque's image was a mess as he smiled apologetically at the couple, "I'm so sorry, I really don't think I have the time to talk about our collaboration...in fact, I don't have the intention to consider it at all!"
Mo Ting let out a gentle laugh as he pointed to Tangning and replied, "My wife can help you with this little problem. As for our collaboration, I'm sure you will be interested."
Coque analyzed Tangning and adjusted the golden frames on his nose, "Do you guys have children too?"
"No, but my wife is very gentle and caring...I'm sure she can handle children better than Mr. Coque," Mo Ting replied straightforwardly.
Coque shrugged his shoulders, "Then, I will need to trouble the Mrs."
Tangning's French was no worse than Mo Ting's, so she directly approached the little girl, lifted her in her arms and said to the two men, "You guys go talk, leave the child with me, I will take good care of her. If I really can't, I will ask the nanny for help."
Mo Ting watched as Tangning carried the child. His heart suddenly felt a little moved as he lowered his head and asked her, "Will you really be OK?"
"Yes," Tangning nodded her head, gesturing for him not to underestimate her!
Coque looked surprisingly at his non-resisting daughter. In Tangning's arms she was unexpectedly obedient. So, he asked the little girl, "Why is it so hard for me to carry you?"
The little girl cracked up laughing and hugged Tangning's neck...
It seemed the child based her preferences on good looks!
Afterwards, the two men entered the study room to chat. Meanwhile, Tangning carried the little girl to a patch of grass in the garden. She had enquired with the maids beforehand and they told her the grass had undergone special treatment and was safe to sit down on. So, she carried the child directly to the grass and sat down.
The little girl was called Kathy. She was an adorable little brat. Luckily, Tangning was quite patient towards children...
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"Although Director Coque's most recent film 'Escape' broke box office sales in the Western markets, it did not open up to the Asian market."
"Yes, I admit, this is true," Coque replied in a serious tone, "After all, the Eastern and Western culture is very different and I don't have any interest in creating an Oriental film. If I was to do so, it would ruin my reputation. I don't like Eastern actors/actresses; they aren't very good at acting."
"Yes, I agree, there are indeed more Eastern 'celebrities' than there are true actors. But, I think you should have a look at the script first, before giving me an answer. Finding an actor is not the issue," Mo Ting pulled out the script and handed it to Coque, "Think about it."
Coque had a look at the cover of the script. It didn't have bells and whistles to attract attention, it simply had one word, 'Stupid'.
Stupid...
What an interesting name. Coque couldn't resist flipping open the script.
The story was about a talented athlete and an actress who gave birth to a child after a one-night-stand. In order to protect his status, he gave away the child.
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