Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 22 Do you want it back?
……

Li Wu went to Ye Fei's studio first.

Although the company provided Ye Fei with a nanny car, she wouldn't go out of her way to pick up Li Wu if it wasn't on her route.

When Li Wu arrived, Ye Fei had already finished her makeup.

She was waiting for the designer to help her choose what to wear to the dinner party that evening.

Ye Fei sat leisurely on the sofa, surrounded by three assistants.

One person stood behind her, gently massaging her shoulders; another knelt on the ground to help her try on shoes; and yet another squatted beside her, holding nail tools as if carefully shaping her nails.

When I saw that scene.

Li Wu paused for a moment before walking over and greeting him.

Hear the sound.

Ye Fei was scrolling through something on her phone with one hand, and without looking up, she gave a curt "hmm".

However, when Ye Fei was about to leave after changing her clothes, she glanced at Li Wu unintentionally.

That one glance made her stare freeze, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You're planning to go wearing this?"

?

Li Wu looked down at what she was wearing.

Because the temperature has been dropping recently, and today is the coldest day of the week, she was wearing a white sweater underneath a long down jacket.

"It's so cold outside..."

Upon seeing that Ye Fei was only wearing a long red dress and a white fox fur coat that only covered her shoulders, Li Wu gradually fell silent.

Ye Fei glanced at Li Wu a few times.

To be fair, Li Wu's face is indeed pure and beautiful. When her agent first signed Li Wu, she was vaguely wary that Li Wu might threaten her position.

But later...

That's how this industry is. No matter how beautiful you are, if you don't have the backing of powerful figures, you still won't become famous.

Since she doesn't want to take the other path, then we have to follow the path she's on now.

Ye Fei scoffed inwardly, said nothing more, and got into the car surrounded by her assistant.

At the dinner party.

Li Wu barely said a word throughout the entire process.

During this time, Ye Fei once struck up a conversation with Li Wu and one of the producers.

Later, the producer slowly placed his hand on the chair where Li Wu was sitting, and while speaking, he smiled and bent down slightly, almost as if he wanted to pull her into his arms to clink glasses with her.

Li Wu stood up abruptly to avoid him, and then said apologetically that she wouldn't drink alcohol.

Li Wu was completely relegated to the background.

After that, no one spoke to her again.

So much so that after the dinner, she was left far behind.

Li Wu followed slowly behind, listening to Ye Fei chatting and praising each other with ease with the producer and the boss.

As I walked out of the hotel lobby, the people in front of me suddenly stopped.

Li Wu didn't understand why, but she stopped as well.

It turned out to be a group of people walking over from the front.

The investor who had just been sitting in the main seat of the private room saw the man in the dark gray suit at the head of the table.

He stopped speaking instantly, hurriedly responding in a very respectful voice, "Mr. Chen, I didn't expect to meet you here..."

After offering several compliments, the investor finally dared to look at the distinguished man beside President Chen.

I wanted to ask, but subconsciously I felt it would be too abrupt.

Because he seemed to be on a completely different level from them.

With such a face and demeanor, it seemed as if he was born to stand on a cloud and look down upon all living beings.

Later, something Mr. Chen whispered, and the investor's expression changed from shock to fear, repeatedly saying "Hello, hello..."

Wanting to shake hands, yet seemingly afraid of offending him, I could only bow repeatedly in a respectful manner.

His upper body was almost bent over.

Ye Fei seemed to recognize Zhou Jinghuai and was about to go up to greet him, but was stopped by the bodyguard next to her, who reminded her expressionlessly to keep her distance.

Some people, as soon as they appear, naturally make those around them the center of attention and treat them with the utmost respect.

Zhou Jinghuai is that kind of person.

Li Wu stood not far away and watched quietly for a few seconds, feeling inexplicably short of breath.

Ye Fei's nanny van wouldn't take her back either. After whispering a few words to her assistant, Li Wu quietly left from the back.

She thought no one would notice.

……

After walking a distance, Li Wu took out her phone and searched for nearby subway stations. She figured if it wasn't too far, she wouldn't take a taxi.

But before she could pinpoint the exact address, she heard a series of exclamations.

"Holy crap! Who is this? To be able to project a giant screen on this building, that's quite impressive."

"Chu Xuan! My goddess! Ahhhh! So beautiful, so beautiful!!"

"This is a famous scene of hers in 'The World', a hugely popular drama during this year's winter break. As expected of Sister Xuan, she has once again set a new peak for the beauty of ancient costume dramas..."

Fans were enthusiastically recommending the show to passersby, urging them to definitely check it out.

……

Li Wu stopped and looked up at the huge projection screen on the building not far away.

The dazzling display of lights seemed to illuminate the entire night sky.

That was the famous scene when Li Luo first appeared in the drama.

A short video that is almost two minutes long.

The stunningly beautiful Li Luo, dressed in white, holding a guzheng in her delicate hands, soared from a cliff tens of meters high into the boundless lake. On the endless expanse of emerald green lake, wisps of white mist rose, and a solitary figure rested on a small boat in the heart of the lake.

The entire video is magnificent and beautiful, and breathtaking.

Li Wu knew that it was filmed on location.

This was the first time she had been suspended so high by wires.

Before filming began, she could see the bottomless abyss when she looked down. At that moment, she was so frightened that her whole body was trembling.

But no expression could be shown on their face.

After the shoot, her face was completely pale, devoid of any color.

She couldn't hear what Director Jiang was saying in her ear, but she could see the satisfied look in his eyes.

His mouth movements seemed to indicate that he said "good" several times.

But now, it's all gone.

On a winter night in Beijing, dazzling neon lights stretch endlessly, and people and vehicles come and go on Chang'an Avenue.

Li Wu stood there quietly, as if the prosperity and liveliness of the entire street had nothing to do with her.

I don't know how much time has passed.

A cold wind swept in.

Li Wu belatedly lowered his head.

A stiff, numb sensation spread through her neck. The biting cold wind seemed to penetrate her clothes and seep into her body, chilling her to the bone.

"Envious of her?"

A deep, gentle voice came from behind.

Li Wu's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously turned around to look.

It's Zhou Jinghuai.

He was wearing a bespoke black suit, tall and imposing, with a graceful and elegant figure.

Under the cover of night, his features appeared even more defined, making his already impeccable and noble appearance even more captivating.

Hearing what he said, Li Wu neither said yes nor no, but just smiled and asked, "Didn't you go to the hotel?"

Zhou Jinghuai thought she was crying, but she wasn't.

"So you saw me after all."

Zhou Jinghuai's eyes were deep and calm as he spoke softly.

"..."

Li Wu probably knew he was implying that she had clearly seen him but hadn't gone up to greet him.

“...There were too many people just now,” Li Wu said.

Actually, she didn't know whether Zhou Jinghuai would be happy if she greeted him.

And... that ambiguous kiss, she didn't know how to face him.

Zhou Jinghuai looked at her, his eyes calm and expressionless.

But still, Li Wu felt a faint sense of oppression coming over her.

She didn't dare meet Zhou Jinghuai's gaze. Her eyes shifted slightly, and she saw the huge projection screen on the building again.

As if trying to find a topic to chat about, Li Wu said with a smile, "Actually, I also played that role."

She spoke in a light and cheerful tone, without a trace of gloom.

If you ignore the fleeting sadness in her eyes.

Zhou Jinghuai glanced at her and then looked away, his gaze settling on Li Wu's beautiful, clear eyes. His unhurried voice revealed no emotion.

"Want it back?"

(End of this chapter)