Chapter 363

Previously, when he sent little Emma away from Los Angeles, Adriaan had kissed the corner of her mouth to comfort her. This wasn't a good sign in the first place. Now that he said that, who knew what the little girl would do after feeling encouraged? She could even incite the other two minor leads to ask for a pay raise together.

Well, it wasn't right to say that she was the one who incited it. After Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released, it became the second movie to break a billion in the North American box office in its first week. Many observers believed that it could become the third movie to break a billion in the global box office. Naturally, the actors and actresses asked for a pay raise. For a film company, this was a problem that they had to face, especially when they were preparing to make a sequel after producing a highly grossed movie.

Among them, the three minor leads had the highest pay request. They were the absolute main leads. As long as seven novels, oh, it was only four novels now. As long as they continued filming, anyone could leave or be replaced, but they couldn't. This request had just been made, and the actors and Universal hadn't even officially contacted each other, but little Emma had already stood out to express her support. She even thought that Eric and George's request was a little too low.

"Even if we need to negotiate a new salary, don't forget that we acted in the second movie in the past year for a salary that wasn't much higher than the first one. No matter what, they should compensate us for this!" Little Emma said with a strong sense of justice.

Even though Adriaan had heard it from her later, there might have been some differences in the wording, but the meaning wouldn't have changed much. One could imagine the expressions on the faces of the British actors when they heard what she said. After all, they basically knew the relationship between little Emma and Adriaan, especially after the little girl's identity was revealed. But little Emma declared, "Eide is Eide, Universal is Universal. I love Eide, but that doesn't mean I'm speaking for Universal. I want to stand on the side of justice, and Eide will support me."

Because of that, the already adorable little Emma became even smarter and cuter in the eyes of the British actors. Well, in this aspect, little Emma was really precocious.

Adriaan didn't care about the actors' request. He had already expected this situation before the series started. As mentioned above, this was a problem that every film company couldn't avoid. Anyway, the filming of the second movie had already been completed, and all that was left was the post-production. Eric and the other boys had also reached the stage where their voices were changing, and their height was also changing every three days. It was just the right time to take a break, and it would not be a problem to shoot and produce in 2003.

So they could take their time to negotiate. Universal had enough time to negotiate a contract that both parties were satisfied with, and they could also prepare for some of the roles.

What was surprising was that little Emma didn't do anything out of line. Apart from sticking to Adrian, she didn't even try to sleep with him like she used to. This made him heave a sigh of relief. "Eide, can you help me? I put it in there, I can't reach it."

After hearing the little girl's voice, Adriaan strode into her bedroom. Then, the next second, he helplessly covered his forehead. After hearing the little girl's voice, Adriaan strode into her bedroom. Then, in the next second, he helplessly covered his forehead.

Under the bookcase, little Emma was lying on the floor with her upper body in. Who knew what she was looking for. Her little butt was tilted towards the door, and it kept swaying. People would see it as soon as they came in. Especially since she was wearing a skirt. The skirt didn't go past her knees, and the thing underneath was moving up and down. Plus, she was wearing long white socks. It really made people... speechless. Winter wasn't over yet.

"Let me do it." Adriaan sighed. He walked over and pulled the little girl out. He entered the room himself and quickly found a few albums. "These, right?"

"Yes, yes." Little Emma happily took the album and kneeled on the floor. She placed the album on her lap and started flipping through it. "Wow, I was really young back then. But, Eide doesn't seem to have changed much."

She looked really happy. Even with Adriaan's observation skills, he couldn't tell if her actions were accidental or intentional.

Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Although this trip to London wasn't as casual as before with little Emma, the tight schedule and careful environment allowed us to have a better time. With the Rodelin family's full cooperation, Adriaan's whereabouts were not discovered by the paparazzi. Of course, he knew what the family was thinking.

Ever since little Emma was chosen to play Hermione, her position in the Rodelin family became different. The popularity of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" further increased this point. This wasn't to say that the Rodelin family didn't treat little Emma well in the past. They basically took good care of her. Moreover, Adriaan paid attention to her. It was just that it wasn't as important as his own child.

But as little Emma became famous, Adriaan's career had reached a stage where 99% of people could only dream of catching up. The Rodelin family more or less watched him develop, so they became more affectionate towards little Emma.

This wasn't a big deal. It was human nature. If they didn't change, Adriaan would have asked someone to investigate them. Seeing that they had taken care of Emma for so many years, Adriaan didn't mind giving them some benefits. Anyway, with him watching over the little girl, they wouldn't dare to do anything. The only thing they had to be careful of was their child. The little boy was about seven or eight years old. He didn't have a good relationship with little Emma. Before this, he was very spoiled, but now that the love was gradually transferred to little Emma, even if it was only a small part, he couldn't help but feel disappointed and dissatisfied.

It wasn't a big deal now. Children couldn't clearly recognize the difference, and would still be influenced by their parents. But as time went on, especially after the age of ten, he started to show signs of rebellion. It was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't sell some "inside information" to the tabloids for a few hundred dollars or pounds. After all, little Emma wasn't his biological sister. Even if this happened once, it wasn't something that Adriaan wanted to see. So he had to think of a way to nip it in the bud.

But this wasn't something that he needed to worry about for now. Adriaan still had time to prepare. So after saying goodbye to little Emma, he focused his attention elsewhere. He didn't return to Los Angeles directly because he hadn't been discovered by the paparazzi. So he used this opportunity to pluck a little Apple that was still not ripe. The sweet and sour taste was nice to taste occasionally.

"Looking down from here … It's so high." Looking out from the glass window, the tall buildings of London had become a miniature landscape, and the wide Thames River was no different from a small stream, which made the young girl a little scared.

Her cute round face was filled with uneasiness. Coupled with the soft and beautiful facial features unique to Asian girls, she looked delicate and pitiful. Even though there were people who hated her in her previous life who called her "Steamed Bun Liu", this pure and pretty face with slight makeup was still very attractive. A certain guy who was very interested in tarnishing this kind of purity and pretty face especially liked it.

"Don't worry, Qianqian, it's fine." The man naturally put his arm around her slender waist and said in good Mandarin, "It's true that you will feel dizzy when you look down from such a high place, but as long as you get used to it, you will find a feeling of broad-mindedness. Just like Du Zimei sang in 'Gazing at the Peak', you will reach the top and look down at all the mountains!"

Although the girl's body became a little stiff because of his action, Adriaan didn't stop. Instead, he pulled her into his arms.

"Is … is that Du Fu's poem?" Liu Yifei didn't dare to look up. She could only continue to look outside in fear and then said in a mosquito-like voice.

"Yes, Du Fu's name is Zimei. Because he used to be the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, he was also known as Du Gong Bu. Although I prefer the bold and unrestrained Li Bai, I also like many of Du Fu's works, such as the 'Gazing at the Peak' just now," Adriaan said and simply began to recite. "How about Dai Zongfu, Qi Lu Qingwei …"

His Chinese was already very good, and coupled with the perfect rhythm, if one ignored his appearance, one would really think that he was a Chinese person reciting a classical poem. Therefore, even though Liu Yifei had seen his level of Chinese and was used to having an encyclopedic memory, she still couldn't help but look up at him in surprise.

Adriaan smiled and then leaned over to her. The girl subconsciously wanted to lean back, but the hand that was holding her waist exerted a little force, and she immediately stopped moving. Then, she shrunk her neck and closed her eyes. However, Adriaan didn't go too far. He just gently touched her pink lips, sucked a little twice, and let go of her.

"Sorry, I didn't know that you were a little afraid of heights. Let's sit down." Adriaan smiled and sat back in his seat, then patted his thigh.

Liu Yifei bit her lower lip, took a deep breath, and finally sat on the chair.

They were currently in the cockpit of the London Eye. This more than 400-foot ferris wheel was London's new landmark and was currently the world's tallest ferris wheel. It was built to celebrate the arrival of the millennium, and since it opened in March of 2000, it had accumulated more than 500 passengers so far.

"I've always thought that the location of a first kiss should be a place worthy of commemoration. It just so happens that the London Eye is very eye-catching, especially when it's not raining. Looking out from the top of the wheel, the light of the setting sun shines on the Thames, sparkling, and very beautiful," Adriaan said to the girl in his arms with a sigh.

They were so close to each other, and their masculine scent hit her face. Coupled with the hand on her waist moving up and down from time to time, the girl's breathing quickened a little, and her body became much softer. This was not the first time they had done such intimate actions. Ever since he had visited Liu Yifei and her mother's house in London, Liu Xiaoli would deliberately let her daughter spend some time alone with him every time.

At first, Liu Yifei only dared to sit opposite him timidly with her head down, and she would only say a word for more than ten minutes. However, under the pressure of her mother and Adriaan's gentle attacks, she slowly became active and began to go out with him. Last time Adriaan came to London to attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," she sat on his lap for the first time. Although she ran away after sitting for less than two minutes, it was a very good sign.

She was a very weak and unassertive girl with little self-confidence, so Adriaan brought her to the London Eye today. Most people who lacked self-confidence had a little acrophobia, and he was the only person they could rely on at this time.

"Of course, if you don't want to, then we'll go back after we land." Adriaan looked at the girl with a very sincere gaze.

Liu Yifei showed a very obvious expression of hesitation. After all, she was still a young girl, and an Asian girl at that. She was born ignorant and resistant to certain things. Although her mother had been instilling in her during this period and taught her many embarrassing things, she could not change in a short time. However, this expression only lasted for a few seconds. She moved her throat, took a deep breath, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "No, I … I can …"

Adriaan had made it clear that he wanted her first kiss, and they had already touched before. Thinking about how her mother was very sad and apologetic about this matter, how could she still say no? Therefore, Liu Yifei took the initiative to raise her head again, slightly opened her mouth, and leaned toward him.

This time, Adriaan did not stand on ceremony, and directly blocked the girl's mouth. Frankly speaking, her lips were very beautiful, with the unique pink of a young girl. Therefore, after sucking for a long time and thoroughly tasting it, he slowly stuck his tongue in. Now, his teeth were chattering, and he constantly teased her, completely arousing her state, and then he went straight in.

At first, Liu Yifei was still able to control herself, but as Adriaan slowly went deeper, and his hands were rhythmically caressing her petite body, her breathing became heavier and heavier, and in the end, she was almost moaning softly. Her hands involuntarily wrapped around his neck, and under his guidance, she tried her best to offer her little tongue.

After coming from London, Adriaan drove Liu Yifei back. The girl did not speak along the way, but her face was constantly blushing, and her eyes flashed with confusion from time to time. Her legs were clamped tightly, and she walked rather uncomfortably. Obviously, as a virgin without any experience, it was normal for her to be wet from Adriaan's kisses.

Although Liu Xiaoli's expression did not change after they came back, they could still see a flash of joy on her face when she saw her daughter. Especially after bringing Liu Yifei upstairs and back down, the relaxed look on his face was very obvious, and he kept praising his daughter during dinner.

"Of course, Qianqian is very outstanding. After watching her performance last time … Is that what they call her? I specifically asked her acting teacher, and she said that she is very suitable for the role of the girl next door. Shy, delicate, fresh, and lovable, "Adriaan echoed Liu Xiaoli's words.

"Of course, even if it's a princess, our Qianqian can also play that role," Liu Xiaoli said in a tentative tone.

Adriaan smiled noncommittally, looked at Liu Yifei, and said, "Keep it up, Qianqian, but try to figure out different roles. I think your mother should have told you this, right?"

"Yes." Liu Yifei, who was eating dinner, glanced at her mother and replied in a low voice.

"Then you have to work harder. When the time comes, I will get someone to summarize the characteristics of the role, and you can carry out targeted practice," Adriaan continued. "By the way, are you still practicing the dance?"

Liu Yifei nodded and did not answer directly. Liu Xiaoli could not help but frown, and quickly took over the topic, "Yes, according to what you said, although not much, I am still practicing often."

"Very good. One more skill is not a bad thing. At the right time, it can make you look amazing." Adriaan smiled.

"I have been training Qianqian according to your instructions. Thank you for your care, Eide." Liu Xiaoli paused, "Why don't you stay here for the night?"

There was no need to explain what this meant. Basically, every time Adrian came here, Liu Xiaoli would try to persuade him to stay. Up until now, he had always declined. But today was different. Liu Yifei was obviously more naive, but she also realized this, so when she heard her mother's words, she immediately lowered her head, and her head holding the chopsticks trembled slightly.

Seeing this, Adriaan chuckled in his heart, and then nodded to Liu Xiaoli, who had an eager look in her eyes. "Okay."

What happened next was needless to say. After dinner, Liu Xiaoli tried her best to liven up the atmosphere. Although her daughter basically did not cooperate and became taciturn again, with Adriaan singing the same tune, it was relatively lively. So, the clock inevitably slid to 11 o'clock.

"Are you very nervous?" After coming out of the bathroom, Adriaan looked with interest at Liu Yifei, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, while drying his hair.

She was wearing pink pajamas, and her black hair, which had been dried, hung softly. Her head was buried between her shoulders, and her hands were tightly clenched. Even though the bedroom light was very soft, one could still see that her body was as stiff as a plaster statue.

"Qianqian?" Adriaan called out and reached out to pat her shoulder. The girl suddenly jumped up and jumped to the side. She hugged her arms and looked at Adriaan with some fear. After a long time, she slightly relaxed.

"I … I'm sorry, Eide." She lowered her head and said with some fear and uneasiness.

"I'm not that scary, am I?" Adriaan said helplessly.

"Of course not … I just …" The girl wanted to explain, but she did not know how to explain, so she froze there and made meaningless gestures.

"Relax." Adriaan stretched out his hand and pressed in the air. "Relax a little. Nothing will happen. Do you know, you make me feel like … I am the Huang Shiren who is ready to take over Yang Xier. "

Liu Yifei could not help but be stunned, and then the corner of her mouth could not help but twitch. Then, she laughed out loud. Then, Adriaan also spread out his hands and laughed. After laughing, the girl was finally not as frightened and frightened as she was at the beginning. She then sighed, probably thinking that she and Yang Xier were indeed a little similar.

Adriaan did not care about that. After sitting down on the edge, he patted the bedsheets beside him. Liu Yifei bit her lip and finally walked over. Before she could reach him, he grabbed her and pulled her into his arms. She could not help but let out a cry of surprise.

"I said, relax, Qianqian." Adriaan looked at her with a smile. "As long as you relax, it will be easier than you think. Just like in the eyes of London today, follow my lead. Trust me."

Liu Yifei nodded.