CHAPTER 228: 228: XIAOWEI’S CONFESSION AS A SCREENWRITER AND DIRECTOR

Xiao Wei was completely frozen. Seriously?!

She turned around and, sure enough, saw Mu Mingyu standing at the doorway holding a fruit platter.

Her face instantly turned red.

As for Mu Mingyu, he very considerately pretended not to hear anything, acting as if he just arrived, and with a smile said, "The old lady prepared some fruit platters, please have a taste, Director Mu."

"Mr. Butler, you’re really too considerate, how did you know I was just craving watermelon? Hey, if some girl were to be your girlfriend now, she’d be over the moon with happiness!" Mu Nan gave Xiao Wei a teasing glance.

Hehe! He was already on the verge of bringing Wei Manman and Xu Dachang together; if he could pair up another couple, this crew would be quite a success.

Mu Mingyu said earnestly, "Director Mu, you truly know how to joke. I’m just new to being the old lady’s universal butler, and it’s really a time for hard work. I don’t have that kind of time and energy to find a girlfriend. Matters of the heart should wait until my work is stable."

"You could balance both work and love. We all know Sister-in-law Jiang, don’t we? Although she’s somewhat traditional in certain aspects, she’s also very understanding. As long as you explain things clearly to her, she’ll understand the needs of a single person."

Mu Mingyu could only emphasize, "It has nothing to do with the old lady. As a qualified universal butler, I have my own set of principles, which I strictly adhere to. Otherwise, the badge of universal butler would have no meaning."

"What you say makes sense. As the director, Xiao Wei is the staff, and Jiang Nuo is an actor, we all have our duties. Doing our respective jobs well is the only way this movie can be made. Otherwise, it would just be a sham. Regardless of who you are, doing your own job well before discussing other things is a basic principle."

"You’re absolutely right, that’s exactly how I see it."

"Universal butler, I must admit, I greatly admire your work ethic and need to learn from you."

"You’re too kind, Director Mu. You’re also an excellent director, diligent and responsible. The crew was able to successfully complete the shooting of ’He Probably Doesn’t Understand Love’ under your guidance."

"So this means I’m actually quite excellent myself?" Mu Nan bragged.

Xiao Wei was speechless. Director Mu, weren’t you praising someone else just now? How did it end this way with you receiving all the credit again?

After Mu Mingyu left, Mu Nan regretfully said to Xiao Wei, "Your taste is really good. The universal butler is indeed excellent. But unfortunately, he doesn’t want to get into a relationship now, just wants to focus on work. You’ve shown up at the wrong time. I was going to play matchmaker for you, but now it seems hopeless."

"Director Mu," Xiao Wei was slightly gritting her teeth, "I was just admiring, never intended to pursue Mr. Universal Butler!"

"Don’t be shy, if you like then you like, if you don’t then you don’t. We should boldly acknowledge our feelings. That way, we won’t miss the most beautiful scenery."

Xiao Wei sneered, "Director Mu, your scenery is indeed abundant, enough to circle the globe twice."

Mu Nan’s fondness for women was no secret within his film crew, but he had two principles: never get involved with people he could have interactions with, and never get involved with someone he can’t handle.

Therefore, someone like Xiao Wei, young and beautiful, was quite safe. If she ever had issues in emotional or life aspects, he would actively help solve them.

He could be considered a very good mentor.

Aside from his personal life, Xiao Wei actually quite liked this director.

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Just as Mu Nan mentioned, the wrap-up party was prepared by Mu Qiuniang, or rather universally managed by Mu Mingyu, and Mu Qiuniang cooked a few main dishes.

"Hey, are you really not going to reconsider?" Mu Nan looked at the handsome and highly capable Mr. Universal Butler, who arranged the wrap-up party for everyone in the crew meticulously, and couldn’t help but nudge Xiao Wei’s arm.

You have to know, the crew consists of people from all over, each with their own taste preferences, apart from everyone really liking Mu Qiuniang’s dishes. Finding common favorites for everyone is a bit tricky.

Mu Mingyu didn’t take the hard way out. Instead, he very considerately placed each person’s preferred items within their reach.

This way, no matter who it was, they would feel that the items in front of them were their favorite, making them enjoy their meal delightfully.

In fact, everyone’s preferences were quite different. For example, the assistant director Lao Zhao had somewhat weak digestion due to his long-term work in the crew, so placed in front of him were foods that were very light and stomach-friendly.

Even if it was the same dish, his portion was the lightest, most suitable for him.

There were numerous such details, but Mu Mingyu took care of all of them, which made Mu Nan suddenly realize: what it means to be a true universal butler!

In just a few days, he figured out everyone in the crew, even managing to accommodate a one-time extra, making everyone feel at home.

Although Mu Nan wasn’t from a prominent family, he had often visited many big families with his parents since childhood, seeing many butlers.

The traits possessed by those real family butlers were things not found in ordinary people.

On the surface, they just appeared to be a butler, but in fact, they were advanced management talents, handling not only household affairs but also financial transactions and even various public relations activities.

Mu Nan couldn’t clearly define what an excellent universal butler needed to know, he just felt that maybe there was nothing universal butlers didn’t know?

Xiao Wei was completely uninterested in paying attention to the director, simply rolled her eyes, then continued to eat.

The food was so delicious, why should she waste time on someone who always wanted to "watch the fun"?

That’s right, Xiao Wei directly labeled the director during that period as a "spectator."

"If you’re not going to consider it, then just say so. What’s with young people nowadays, no manners at all, not even acknowledging when a senior talks to you."

Mu Nan truly was a chatterbox, able to ramble endlessly even on his own.

Xiao Wei couldn’t hold back, "Director Mu, can you stop rambling so much?"

Mu Nan was taken aback, "I’m your boss, and you’re speaking to me like this?"

Xiao Wei rolled her eyes again, saying, "It’s after hours now, as you said, after-hours, there’s no employer-employee relationship. And also, Director Mu, I want to remind you that after this movie wraps, I will no longer be your employee, I’ve already found a new place."