Mommy Issues (2)

June knew that Jian's character was supposed to be obedient. However, for him, blind obedience is something that had to be acquired—not something you were born with.

People who blindly obey other people either can't lose something more important…or can't do anything about the situation because they're with the only people who would accept them.

The latter was what June wanted to portray in this certain scene.

Before Jian became the trusty messenger of the Shadow clan, he was also a teen—someone who had the same aspirations as others, someone who was stubborn if they wanted to keep something.

Jian crossed his arms in front of his chest, grabbing the bag from the table and placing it next to him.

"I'm not going," he stubbornly said, surprising even the actress he was working with.

She narrowed her eyes at her son.

"What do you mean you're not going?" she incredulously asked.