Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Hu Xiaoxiao quickly asked, "Which hospital? You watch over her for now, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Xiaoxiao quickly changed her clothes. Because she was a little sleepy, she didn't drive but took a taxi to the hospital.

Zhu Wanwen stood guard outside Athena's ward. When she saw Hu Xiaoxiao, she gestured for her to be quiet and led her aside.

"How is Athena now?" Hu Xiaoxiao asked.

Zhu Wanwen said, "It was discovered in time, and there's nothing seriously wrong with her now. I was also shocked when I received Aunt Lin's call."

"How could Athena be so foolish as to attempt suicide? It's just a man, he's unreliable, she can just find someone else." Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't understand Athena's thinking. What era is this? Why would she be so desperate for a man?

Zhu Wanwen sighed, glanced at the door of the ward, and whispered to Hu Xiaoxiao, "Lu Xinghe hasn't shown up. I guess Athena is trying to force Lu Xinghe to come out."

"What's the point of a man who's juggling multiple relationships? If he can juggle multiple relationships now, he'll likely be philandering in the future. Wouldn't it be better to see through him early and break things off sooner?" Hu Xiaoxiao said.

She really didn't think it was a big deal.

“Everyone has a different personality, and not everyone can be so carefree when it comes to relationships. You can’t imagine how terrifying a woman can be when she falls in love. And—” Zhu Wanwen whispered, “Athena is pregnant, and she’s been pregnant for several months.”

Hu Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes widened for the first time. "Pregnant?"

"I just heard it from the doctor, and I also chatted with Athena for a while. She wanted me to ask you... Xiaoxiao, do you know where Lu Xinghe is?"

Hu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened even more: "How should I know?"

“Lu Xinghe probably doesn’t have many places to hide. Athena suspects he’s hiding with Mingxu. Xiaoxiao, you’re familiar with Mingxu, do you know where he lives?”

“I have Mingxu’s home phone number, I’ll ask him.” Mingxu hasn’t had any acting opportunities lately, and neither has Hu Xiaoxiao, so the two often go out for good food. To make it easier to stay in touch, they exchanged home phone numbers. “But, things have gotten this bad, and instead of stepping up, Lu Xinghe is hiding. He’s such an irresponsible man. Can’t Athena see that? Isn’t she willing to give up on him?”

"Why don't you go and try to persuade them?" Zhu Wanwen suggested.

Thinking of her friendship with Zhu Wanwen, Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't just stand by and watch her do something foolish, so she went into the ward with Zhu Wanwen.

Inside the ward, Lin's mother was talking to Athena, her face full of worry.

Athena lowered her head, looking at the gauze on her wrist without saying a word.

When Lin's mother saw her two daughters come in, she stood up, made an excuse to leave, and hoped that her daughters would give up their foolish thoughts after being persuaded by their friends.

"Why bother?" Hu Xiaoxiao sat on the stool in front of the bed, her face full of disapproval. "There are so many men in this world. If this one doesn't work out, just find another. There are plenty of men who are more handsome, richer, and more considerate than Lu Xinghe. He keeps refusing to show up and we can't even find him. Just dump this irresponsible man."

"Thank you for coming all this way so late at night." Athena looked at Hu Xiaoxiao apologetically and said, "I want to see Xinghe. There are some things I don't want to make too awkward. I'd like to talk to him about them."

Hu Xiaoxiao said, "I don't know if he's with Mingxu or not, Athena. I think the most urgent thing right now isn't that man, but you. There's too much news out there, which is very bad for you. You should come out and clarify things as soon as possible to salvage your reputation, otherwise it will have a huge impact on your career."

Baogang is a small place; if this isn't handled properly, it could ruin your career. You just won the Best Newcomer Award; your future is bright. Don't do anything foolish. Athena, listen to me: your career is the watermelon, and men are the sesame seeds. Don't lose the watermelon for the sesame seeds.”

"I know you're doing this for my own good," Athena said indifferently. "My career is no big deal to me. My family doesn't need the money I earn. At worst, I'll just stop acting."

Hu Xiaoxiao was a little angry, "You're going to throw away such a bright future?"

Athena touched her belly and whispered, "You can rebuild your career if you lose it, but once you lose your child, it's gone forever."

Hu Xiaoxiao stared at Athena's stomach and suddenly didn't want to talk anymore.

Zhu Wanwen tried to persuade Athena again, "You're still young. You can have a child later and find him a responsible father. But if you miss out on your career, you'll lose it for life. You have such good resources now, and Linda is so willing to promote you. It would be a real pity to give it up. Countless artists in the company envy you."

"That's perfect. After I leave, the extra opportunities can be given to those who want them."

Zhu Wanwen was speechless and didn't want to talk anymore.

Seeing that Athena was unmoved, Hu Xiaoxiao stood up and said, "I'll ask Mingxu. If Lu Xinghe is with him, I'll have him drag Lu Xinghe over here."

Athena's face finally lit up. "Thank you, Xiaoxiao."

"I hope you won't regret it later," Hu Xiaoxiao said.

Athena said earnestly, "I won't regret it. I know what I want. I know you all call me stupid, dumb, and don't appreciate what I have. But some things that are very precious and desirable to others may not be what I like. And things that others might disdain, I like. I like it, and that's all there is to it. Xiaoxiao, do you understand?"

“I understand. Life is like a flower, and everyone is different.” Hu Xiaoxiao’s voice was somewhat profound, like an observer who had seen through the ways of the world. “Everyone has their own destiny. Whether it’s right or wrong, it’s only a few decades. After a few decades, we’ll all turn into a handful of dust. It’s better to live in the present and do as you please. As long as you are sure of yourself, even if you are not happy in the future, you can accept it without regret.”

"I am sure."

After leaving the ward, Hu Xiaoxiao borrowed a phone from the service desk and called Mingxu.

Athena really knows Lu Xinghe well; at this moment, Lu Xinghe is hiding in Mingxu's house.

"Either you drag Lu Xinghe over here, or I'll go to your house and drag him over," Hu Xiaoxiao said to Mingxu on the other end of the phone.

Mingxu was clearly shocked by Athena's inconsolable actions. "Xiaoxiao, wait for me at the hospital. I'll take Lu Xinghe there right away. If he doesn't go, I'll knock him out and drag him there."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Xiaoxiao walked to the corridor and sat down with Zhu Wanwen. The two looked at each other in silence for a while.

Zhu Wanwen yawned and said, "If Lu Xinghe is willing to come, the matter should be resolved."

Hu Xiaoxiao rubbed her eyes and asked Zhu Wanwen, "How will they resolve this? Lu Xinghe is hiding, clearly not wanting to take responsibility. I don't believe he doesn't know Athena is pregnant."