Chen An took Ah Chou to the pet hospital, while Cheng Lele went to the cinema despite Chen An’s strong objections.

With Christmas Eve approaching, her hospitalization had caused her to miss a lot of work. Ever since the cinema’s box office had gradually stabilized, she had become dissatisfied with just capturing the overflow audience from Ocean Cinema.

The shopping mall where Ocean Cinema was located had already launched Christmas activities early on, and it was said that one or two has-been celebrities would come to boost popularity. Watching movies on Christmas Eve was a rigid demand—there was no doubt that both cinemas would be packed full by then. Ocean had the backing of the shopping mall, and their employees’ enthusiasm was just average, so they wouldn’t waste energy organizing separate promotional activities. However, Star Cinema’s surroundings lacked bustling commercial areas, so if the audience members who had no choice but to be diverted from Ocean Cinema came to Star and just watched a movie in a dull and uninteresting manner, they wouldn’t become repeat customers.

Christmas Eve was a precious opportunity for Star Cinema to change the audience’s stereotypical impression. She wanted the audience to feel a joyful atmosphere. She had never been quite satisfied with the original planning proposal, and she wanted to go to the cinema to look for more ideas.

Seeing that Cheng Lele was immovable, refusing all persuasion and insisting on going, Chen An had no other choice but to go along with her, inwardly angry at herself for having such an overly responsible subordinate.

After the physical examination screening and the first vaccination shot, Chen An bought a pile of eating, drinking, playing, and entertainment supplies specifically for Ah Chou. She also bought a sturdy yet breathable pet carrier, making it convenient to take it out during this period. At first, Ah Chou was unwilling to stay inside, but after tossing in a few small toys, it obediently stayed inside.

In terms of being easy to coax, Ah Chou took after its mother.

Then Chen An called Quan Zirong and arranged to meet at a café. It was almost noon, and when he answered the phone, he was still sleeping.