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Chapter 76 Confession Letter (Seeking First Subscription)
After a few days, Zeng Li had almost fully recovered.

That morning, Zeng Li opened the window. The sky was clear, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the spring sunshine felt wonderful on her face. The branches of the trees outside were sprouting a hint of green, and birds were chirping and chirping as if they were celebrating something, which put her in a great mood.

As if it were a premonition, not long after, the phone at her guesthouse rang.

Is it Zeng Li?

"I'm Zeng Li, are you Teacher Cui?"

"Yes. Zeng Li, I have good news for you. Congratulations, you passed the interview! Would you like to come to Beijing Film Academy?"

Zeng Li was overjoyed upon hearing this, and immediately replied:

"Thank you, Teacher Cui, I'm willing!"

"Okay, I've noted it down for you. Go back and study hard. This is my phone number; feel free to contact me if you encounter any difficulties."

Zeng Li readily agreed, and after hanging up the phone, she was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

This not only means that resigning and months of hard work have not been in vain, but also that after joining the Beijing Film Academy, I can be closer to Wu Yuchen and spend time together every day!

Thinking of this, she picked up the phone again, wanting to quickly inform him of the news.

Then Zeng Li had a sudden thought. She put down the phone and decided to go to Jingying Film Studio to find Wu Yuchen and tell him the surprise in person!

The campus of Beijing Film Academy isn't actually very big; Zeng Li had already explored it a few times before when she came for auditions. But walking around the campus now, she felt a different way. Looking down at the newly sprouted grass, looking up at the newly blooming peach blossoms, and seeing the students around her who had just finished class, everything seemed so lovely.

This will be where she studies for the next four years of university!

The person she loves is still here!
Zeng Li walked briskly towards the boys' dormitory building, humming a little tune. She was a little impatient, wondering how Wu Yuchen would react when he heard the news.

As she walked around the corner, her gaze swept past the students in front of her and she saw a tall figure standing downstairs in the dormitory building. It looked like him.

Zeng Li's face lit up with joy, and she was about to run over quickly when she froze.

A girl suddenly appeared from where his view had been blocked. She was a pretty girl, as delicate and beautiful as a daffodil. She took his arm affectionately and smiled sweetly.

Zeng Li felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her mind was in turmoil, but a glimmer of hope quickly welled up within her, comforting herself that it was just a silhouette. Maybe they were just wearing the same clothes? Maybe they had similar figures? Maybe everyone had that hairstyle? Maybe…

But when the girl tiptoed and kissed the boy on the cheek, the glimpse of her profile completely shattered Zeng Li's hopes, turning her face deathly pale.

……

Zeng Li didn't know how she got back.

The scene she had just witnessed made her want to escape as quickly as possible; all the wonderful memories she had of coming here were shattered in an instant.

So he had a girlfriend?

Then what am I?
What was the purpose of all that he did for me these past few days?
Do they all just see me as a friend?
Was this all just wishful thinking on my part?

Zeng Li has always been a person who doesn't compete or fight, and she would never do something like confronting someone directly.

But thinking about what she had experienced these past few days, the unspeakable pain and sorrow in her heart was even more unbearable than when she was sick that day, and large tears still fell from her red and swollen eyes.

After a while, she picked up the phone.

"Teacher Cui, I'm sorry, I can't go to Beijing Film Academy."

"Zeng Li, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Is something wrong? Tell me, and I'll definitely help you if I can!"

"Sorry……"

After saying that, Zeng Li hung up the phone, lay down on the bed weakly, curled up in a ball, and unconsciously hugged her stomach with both hands.

From now on, should we cut ties with him?

But he already touched my tummy...

The image of Wu Yuchen bringing her to the hospital that day and massaging her stomach lingered in her mind.

Tears soaked the pillowcase... A moment later, the phone rang again in the room.

……

The next day, Wu Yuchen's pager rang again. He dialed the number on his phone, and the operator on the other end said:

"Mr. Wu Yuchen, a lady named Zeng Li left a message for you at the guesthouse reception desk."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuchen's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling.

Leave a message?

What are we playing?
Did they leave without saying goodbye?

Why so suddenly?

Wu Yuchen rushed to the guesthouse where Zeng Li was staying. The receptionist told him that Zeng Li had already checked out and handed him a letter.

The envelope wasn't sealed, and Wu Yuchen took out a red strip of paper directly from it.

"

Wu Yuchen:
I miss you all night long. In this cold season, missing you like this gives me a desolate feeling.

I haven't cried in a long time. Ever since my father left, I always thought that no matter what happiness or disaster any other man brought me, I wouldn't easily shed tears. But unexpectedly, I still couldn't help but shed tears for you.

Turns out I'm not immune to this either. When did you start making me so insecure?
I have some good news for you. Teacher Chang Li called me yesterday. I'm going to the Central Academy of Drama. Will you send me your blessings?

I saw your short film at the Central Academy of Drama; it was really well made!

I saw her too.

Is she your Xiuqin?

The evening breeze was cool. I looked at the book "Bright Sword" in my hand and wondered if I could be Tian Yu.

But if both Xiuqin and Tian Yu are available, who will Li Yunlong choose?

I couldn't help but fantasize about how wonderful it would have been if Tian Yu had met Li Yunlong sooner!

I laughed at my own naiveté; there are so many "what ifs" in the world anyway.

Okay, I'm going home now to focus on my studies for the college entrance exam. Don't worry about me.

Zeng Li.

"

Wu Yuchen stared at the letter for a long time, then silently folded it up and put it back in the envelope.

Meanwhile, on a long-distance bus, Zeng Li gazed out the window with a complex expression, as the bus was about to leave the capital city.

"Young lady, what's in that thermos you're holding?" an older woman next to her asked curiously.

Zeng Li shook her head: "There's nothing there."

Why are you holding it if it's empty?

Zeng Li simply shook her head and didn't say anything more, tightening her arms around herself.

Is it empty?
It contains a beautiful memory that she can never forget!

That's it for Zeng Li's storyline for now.

I've discovered that writing stories with multiple female leads is really difficult, obviously much harder than writing stories with a single female lead or a "push-push-pull" narrative. I've managed to write this much after a whole day of trying.

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