The Rebirth of a Top Star

Shen Nanqiao quickly finished filming the TV series she hadn't completed. After everything was over, Shen Nanqiao left Hengdian and returned to her residence. Before leaving, she made a point of passing by the spot where she had met Wu Miaomiao before, but she didn't see the person she wanted to see again.

I wonder how Wu Miaomiao is doing now.

One afternoon after a few rare days of rest, Shen Nanqiao received a call from her agent, informing her that there was a dinner party that evening that she needed to attend.

This is the accurate information that Shen Nanqiao extracted from the words.

However, Du Junyi did not tell Shen Nanqiao the specifics of the dinner, but the address he gave was indeed the most prestigious rooftop restaurant in Yungang City.

Shen Nanqiao had never heard of a banquet being held here.

She still dressed up carefully. It was her job, and even if the news wasn't true, or even if Du Junyi had other ideas, she still had to keep the appointment unless there was concrete information.

This is part of an actor's professional ethics.

Attending each banquet offers the potential to gain valuable resources, such as fashion connections or access to new movies.

Shen Nanqiao was looking forward to it.

Whether Du Junyi was worried that Shen Nanqiao wouldn't want to attend or not, shortly after the phone call, Shen Nanqiao was startled by a knock on the door.

They were people arranged by Du Junyi, dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing exquisite shoes.

Du Junyi hadn't told Shen Nanqiao anything, so she was somewhat surprised.

Xiao Ju followed at the back of these people and saw Shen Nanqiao open the door. She greeted Shen Nanqiao warmly with a sweet smile, completely different from the person who first appeared at Shen Nanqiao's house.

Seeing Xiao Ju put Shen Nanqiao at ease, she opened the door and let the makeup artists in to sit down in the living room.

Shen Nanqiao asked Xiaoju, "What kind of banquet is it tonight? Why is it so grand?" The scale of the event today is indeed much larger than usual.

Shen Nanqiao was curious.

Xiao Ju laughed heartily, her face beaming with a smile. She clearly knew the inside story, but she was unwilling to say it aloud. What she did say was ambiguous.

Shen Nanqiao felt uncomfortable listening to this and watched Xiaoju's clumsy excuses. In the end, Shen Nanqiao didn't even want to watch her act anymore.

"Thank goodness you're not studying acting, kid."

Xiao Ju stuck out her tongue, knowing she couldn't hide it from Shen Nanqiao, but she strictly followed Junyi's instructions and didn't reveal anything to Shen Nanqiao.

Just laugh it off and let it go.

Shen Nanqiao didn't pursue the matter with Xiaoju; if she didn't want to talk, there was really no way to get any information out of her.

In just two hours, Shen Nanqiao had transformed completely, from wearing comfortable pajamas and having frizzy hair at home to sporting a sheer white dress and a glamorous look.

Her long hair, pulled back in an updo, made Shen Nanqiao's neck appear exceptionally long. Although she wore a long dress, it perfectly showcased the length of her legs. Her slender arms were at her sides, making it impossible to look away.

Xiaoju exclaimed with genuine admiration, "Sister, you are so beautiful."

Shen Nanqiao stood in front of the dressing mirror and looked beautiful. Shen Nanqiao, who usually didn't bother with makeup and didn't even bother with sunscreen at home, was now seeing herself fully made up.

For a moment, it felt somewhat unfamiliar.

Shen Nanqiao stared blankly at herself in the mirror, looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar self in front of her. This outfit was very similar to the one she wore when she won the Golden Horse Award in her previous life.

With the same style and the same clothes, Shen Nanqiao has been thinking about her past self lately. The person she is now is very different from the person she used to believe in.

Shen Nanqiao didn't feel that she had changed. Although she was willing to talk to others, she still only wanted to believe in herself as always.

She only believes in herself.

Looking at her stunning reflection in the mirror, Shen Nanqiao felt a surge of emotion and almost burst into tears.

This was the first time Xiao Ju had talked so much, her little mouth chattering nonstop. Shen Nanqiao suppressed the tears that were about to fall, held them back, and her expression returned to its usual state.

Relaxed and at ease.

Shen Nanqiao opened her phone and sent a message expressing her doubts to Du Junyi.

She didn't want to be used as a pawn, not even by her most trusted agent.

Shen Nanqiao needs to know what she has to do tonight.

In the end, the agent did not directly explain to Shen Nanqiao. Shen Nanqiao only received the most accurate information: "You can go first. If you feel uncomfortable in the middle, you can leave at any time, and I will come to pick you up."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it served as a guarantee to Shen Nanqiao.

Shen Nanqiao arrived in a nanny van. When she arrived, Xiaoju and her usual driver were already downstairs.

After the makeup was finished, all the makeup artists and stylists left immediately. Shen Nanqiao only took Xiaoju downstairs and got into the car.

Before arriving at their destination, Shen Nanqiao told Xiaoju, "If anything happens, I'll call you, and you can bring your driver to pick me up." Shen Nanqiao had to be extra careful; she had seen far too many tricks before.

Before getting out of the car, Shen Nanqiao added, "If the situation is urgent, remember to call the police immediately."

After getting out of the car, Shen Nanqiao thought she would encounter a large number of entertainment reporters waiting at the entrance, but she did not expect the scene to be so quiet.

It was so quiet that when Shen Nanqiao walked in, it seemed like she was the only one there.

The lighting was dim, barely enough to see the road ahead. Shen Nanqiao had already observed the scene several times and found that she was the only one there, with no staff members present.

Shen Nanqiao had already turned on the phone she was holding, ready to press the button to call Xiaoju at any moment.

Suddenly, with a bang, all the lights in the room turned on.

Shen Nanqiao was startled, but she remained composed and maintained her composure.

Now Shen Nanqiao wasn't the only one on the floor. She squinted, and the sudden bright light made her eyes uncomfortable. She saw a familiar figure sitting by the large floor-to-ceiling window.

As her grip on the phone loosened, Shen Nanqiao managed to regain some composure, but the remaining ambiguity only fueled her doubts.

Why is Song Shiyuan here?

Shen Nanqiao's eyes were not mistaken; it was indeed Song Shiyuan. In fact, Shen Nanqiao's ability to recognize Song Shiyuan from such a distance was thanks to her recent dream.

Yes, it was a dream.

Recently, Shen Nanqiao has been having trouble sleeping at night, and for some reason, the protagonist of her nightmares always seems to be Song Shiyuan.

As a result, Shen Nanqiao is now so familiar with Song Shiyuan that when she suddenly sees him, she doesn't feel like it's real.

He was the only one present, and Shen Nanqiao approached him.

The dress had a fishtail design, making it difficult to make large strides. As Shen Nanqiao approached, Song Shiyuan sat quietly by the window, watching her.

His eyes seemed to have hooks as he stared into Shen Nanqiao's pupils.

Shen Nanqiao was already wearing extremely high heels and hadn't sat down for a while since she came upstairs. Now that she saw the person who started all this, Shen Nanqiao didn't feel the kind of emotion that Song Shiyuan had expected.

Instead, it was an endless backlash of anger.

Shen Nanqiao walked closer to Song Shiyuan, saying, "Could you stand up and help me up?"

My feet really hurt after wearing stilettos for a long time!