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next time?

Will there be a next time?

After Dr. Sun left the ward, Li Xiao leaned against the bed with a dejected expression. His mind began to flash back to the time he spent with Shen Ci. Her every smile and frown was as if engraved in his mind, and he remembered every detail very clearly.

He tried to find his mistakes in his memories, but no matter how hard he thought about it, he still couldn't understand what unforgivable mistake he had made that made Shen Ci so determined to break up with him.

The more he thought about it, the sadder he became, and his wounds seemed to ache again. Li Xiao sighed irritably, lay down, and went back to sleep.

After a week of hard work, the freshmen military training finally came to an end. Shen Ci asked her sister to invite a few roommates out for a big meal.

The venue was chosen by Gu Lianxing, Fengxianglou. It is said to be a century-old brand in Longcheng, serving exceptionally authentic Chinese food, with dedicated chefs for each major cuisine.

Inside the private room, the six girls were, as you can imagine, very lively. Apart from Shen Li, who was a little introverted, the others were all very outgoing and would burst into laughter from time to time, making it incredibly fun.

"Sister, you don't know, after Xu Zishan, who had connections, replaced Shen Li's role, she became incredibly arrogant. She deliberately showed off and provoked Shen Li several times. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was the female lead."

When the topic turned to Shen Li, Wang Chuhan felt indignant on Shen Li's behalf, thinking about what had happened a few days ago.

Sun Yuan and Zhao Meina nodded in agreement. Zhao Meina said, "I heard that her family spent five hundred yuan to buy a maid to act? I don't know what she's so proud of. I feel sorry for her."

Sun Yuan looked at Shen Li and said, "That Xu Zishan just sees you as a rival. She looks down on you, but you're the most promising one."

Shen Li seemed a little absent-minded at this moment, and only smiled after a moment of hesitation.

"Ah Li, what's wrong?" Shen Ci also noticed that her younger sister was acting strangely today, often lost in thought. "Is something on your mind?"

Gu Lianxing, who was busy showing off her food, looked at Shen Li with surprise upon hearing this, put down her chopsticks and asked, "I heard that filming is about to start. Are you feeling nervous?"

Seeing everyone looking at her, Shen Li gently shook her head, then looked at Shen Ci and said, "Sister, an agent wants to sign me. I've been thinking about it for several days but haven't made up my mind. The press conference is tomorrow, and I'll definitely see her again. I don't know how to answer her then."

Before Shen Ci could react, Wang Chuhan exclaimed in great surprise, "What? You haven't given them an answer yet? I thought you had already reached an agreement with them."

Sun Yuan also said in surprise, "Is there even a need to consider this? He's Song Anyu's manager! Look how popular Song Anyu is now, and how good his resources are!"

Zhao Meina calmly analyzed, "Having a brokerage company and an agent is definitely more beneficial than harmful for students like us who are still in school. It will give us many more opportunities."

“A talent agency definitely has a lot of resources. Where are we going to find these resources? At most, we can just wait at school for film crews to come and pick us. If we’re lucky, we’ll be lucky to get a minor role with lines.”

Gu Lianxing looked at Shen Li with a puzzled expression and asked, "So, do you want to sign or not?"

"I'm tempted to sign, but I'm also a little scared," Shen Li said honestly. "I want to sign because, as Mina said, I might get some other resources. What I'm scared of is that once I sign, I won't be in control of my own life. I know that things in this industry can't always go my way, especially since I'm a newcomer. But I just feel... like I'm not fully ready to be controlled by others."

"Sigh, it's like some are dying of thirst while others are drowning in floods!" Wang Chuhan said enviously, "If a talent agency wanted to sign me right now, I would definitely sign without hesitation and wouldn't think so much about it."

Shen Ci looked at her younger sister. She could understand her sister's anxiety. It's normal for many people to have a lot of thoughts when facing major life choices.

She couldn't help her sister last time, but this time she can protect her sister anytime, anywhere, without considering the consequences.

She smiled slightly and said, "Don't think too much. If you want it, take it; if you don't want it, don't. Ask yourself what your truest thoughts are."

"What if... what if I choose the wrong one?" Shen Li asked.

Shen Ci's smile widened: "If you made a wrong choice, you made a wrong choice. Who hasn't made a wrong choice before? Don't waste your energy on things that haven't happened yet. It's pointless."

“Your sister is right. You should focus on this stage and not think about the future.” Gu Lianxing agreed with Shen Ci.

Shen Li nodded gently: "Then I'll sign it. I'll have to sign it sooner or later anyway."

She seemed to have made up her mind, and several of her roommates also expressed their support. After all, signing with a company is an inevitable step for becoming an actress, and whether things turn out well or badly is up to fate.

The press conference for "Destiny is Phoenix" was held on the rooftop of the Longcheng International Hotel on the second day. The conference attracted major domestic media outlets. The popularity and buzz surrounding this IP have remained high since the news of its adaptation into a film or television series was released. Book fans were eagerly anticipating it, so much so that more than a million people flooded into the live stream room less than five minutes after it started broadcasting.

"The sound system, microphones, and lighting are undergoing final adjustments."

"Why hasn't Song Yoon-ah arrived yet? Hurry up and contact her team; it's almost time. Is it appropriate for her to act like a diva at this hour?"

"Have the host go over the questions in the script again. Make sure they don't mispronounce any of the actors' names; that's considered taboo these days."

"The stage manager must make sure the stage crew lines up according to billing order, starting from the center and working outwards. They can't mess it up, or the fans will yell at us!"

The person in charge of the press conference was extremely busy, his walkie-talkie never stopped ringing, and the entire venue, from the front to the back, was bustling with activity, with everyone seemingly having endless tasks to complete.

Shen Li sat weakly and helplessly in the corner backstage. She had arrived two hours early to avoid being late, but ended up watching the excitement for two hours.

Besides that, she also saw many celebrities, including Gao Fei, Sun Yalun, and Bai Yu. They all had teams and assistants with them. She had seen all of their dramas, and seeing them in person in real life still felt a bit unreal.

Shen Li couldn't help but wonder if she would have her own team if she signed with a company in the future.

Just then, the already chaotic backstage atmosphere suddenly erupted into another noticeable commotion, with staff members faintly shouting, "Song Yoon-ah is here! Song Yoon-ah is here!"

Upon hearing Song Yun'er's name, Shen Li's eyes lit up, and she quickly got up and ran towards the sound.

Song Yoon-ah is one of the most popular young actresses in the entertainment industry today. She is known as a "professional leading lady" because all the dramas she plays feature strong female characters. She has a huge and loyal fan base.