As Shu Xiangyu and her group exited the airport, the pickup van was already waiting outside.

Fan Xiaoyun personally came to pick her up in the car. He sat in the passenger seat and told her about the upcoming arrangements.

Upon learning that he had also invited the squadron leader from his time in Jiangyan to assist with the filming, Shu Xiangyu's previously indifferent expression suddenly changed slightly, and his grip on the phone tightened, making his knuckles stand out even more.

"Why did you invite her all the way here?"

She remained calm and composed, appearing completely unperturbed.

Fan Xiaoyun explained, "Firstly, she is already quite familiar with you all, and secondly, she really fits the image of the character in the play. I asked around here, and there are no female squad leaders, only men, so I made a strong request to the Armed Police Corps where she works, and that's how I managed to invite her here."

These reasons were plausible, so Shu Xiangyu didn't ask any further questions.

Schimerling's high-speed train carriage was relatively quiet, and it would take a little over five hours to reach his destination.

The scenery outside the car window changed from plains to hills, then passed through mountains and the Jinsha River, with many sections passing through tunnels.

As we approached Kunming, the afternoon sun was still shining brightly past four o'clock.

Kunming is also known as the Spring City. It is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and has a subtropical plateau mountain monsoon climate.

The temperature difference is small throughout the year, summers are not hot, winters are not cold, and the climate is mild.

March in Sichuan is still damp and cold, but here it already has the appearance of spring, with flowers blooming everywhere.

The ultraviolet radiation is also stronger, so even if you take off a layer of your thick clothes, you won't feel cold.

After exiting the train station, dressed in casual clothes, carrying a camouflage backpack and dragging a suitcase, she prepared to take a ride according to the address on her phone.

I had just finished looking up the route and the pick-up point when a call came in from an unfamiliar number in Shanghai.

She thought it was a scam call and hung up without hesitation.

She didn't want to hang up again, so she answered the call instead.

"Hello, I am Cheng Chen, Shu Xiangyu's assistant. You should have arrived at Kunming Railway Station by now. I'm waiting for you in the parking lot outside to take you to the hotel. Turn left from the exit, and there's a black minivan on the side of the road."

"okay."

After hanging up the phone, she knew without a doubt that her sister had sent her to pick her up.

The calm and composed mindset I had maintained throughout this journey was now overwhelmed with tension once again.

She dragged her suitcase along the road and saw the vehicle she had described. Before she could even call to confirm, the side door opened automatically.

Cheng Chen came out from inside, greeting her with a smile: "Hello..."

Schimerling had never met her before, but had heard of her. She smiled and replied, "Hello."

"Let's put the luggage in the trunk first."

She reached out to help.

"No need, no need, my luggage isn't heavy, I can carry it myself."

She picked up her suitcase and went to the back of the car, put it away, and came to the side. Cheng Chen was still standing outside the car waiting for her.

She politely gestured for her to get in the car first.

Ximerlin wasn't used to people being so polite to her. She scratched her forehead, feeling a little awkward, and said, "You go first."

"Ok."

Cheng Chen realized that she was indeed as Yu Jie had said, shy and introverted, so he took the initiative to bend down and get into the car. After waiting for her to get in and closing the car door, he then headed to the hotel.

The breath of spring can make you feel exceptionally cheerful. Everywhere you look is lush greenery, and you don't have to wear heavy clothes, which feels wonderful.

Cheng Chen informed Sister Yu via WeChat that the person had been picked up and was on their way back.

Shu Xiangyu, Fan Xiaoyun, and Zhang Mingyi were chatting and drinking Longjing tea in the back garden of a star-rated hotel.

Everywhere you look, there are planted flowers and greenery, reminiscent of Suzhou gardens, but also incorporating the unique features of Yunnan.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 AM tomorrow, and many people will not be able to arrive until tonight.

Shu Xiangyu, wearing a hat and sunglasses, kept glancing at her phone. When she saw the message from Xiao Chen, she sighed softly and suddenly stood up.

"You guys chat, I'm going back to rest for a while."

Fan Xiaoyun looked back at her departing figure and shouted, "President Liu and Director Qian will be here at seven o'clock. Let's get together then..."

Shu Xiangyu raised his arm to indicate that he understood.

When the car carrying Xi Molin and Cheng Chen arrived at the hotel entrance, the greeter proactively stepped forward to help open the car door and carry their luggage.

The two entered the hotel one after the other. The lobby was still luxurious and magnificent, with the style of Yunnan, which was quite a sight to behold.

After registering their ID information at the counter without receiving a room key, Cheng Chen led Xi Molin towards the guest room elevator.

"The entire crew will be staying here permanently this time. The rooms are quite cramped. Except for Sister Yu and a few main actors who have separate rooms, we assistants are all staying in standard rooms. Captain Xi, would you like to stay with me, or with some crew members you know...?"

As the elevator ascended, Cheng Chen explained the general situation.

Schimerlin lowered his eyes and whispered, "I probably won't be staying long, so I'll share a room with you."

Cheng Chen smiled brightly and extended his hand to her: "Then please take good care of me, Captain Xi."

Schimerlin extended his hand to shake hers, and smiled slightly: "Please take care of me as well."

"Captain Xi, just call me Xiao Chen, and I'll call you Merlin."

"it is good."

The two went into the room and discussed who would sleep in which bed. Only then did Xi Molin put down his things and go to the bathroom.

Just then, Cheng Chen's phone rang. Seeing that it was Sister Yu calling, she quickly went to the side to answer: "Hello, Sister Yu..."

Shu Xiangyu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the city scenery outside the hotel, feeling somewhat uneasy: "Where is she?"

"Oh, it's in my room. We've decided to stay together for the time being."

Cheng Chen speaks frankly and directly.

Shu Xiangyu's eyes darkened, a lump forming in his throat: "She agreed to live with you..."

"Yes, agreed."

Just then, Xi Molin came out of the bathroom, and Cheng Chen asked in a low voice, "Sister Yu, should we bring her to your place?"

"No need, you guys rest."

After hanging up the phone, Shu Xiangyu felt a surge of resentment. Even though she knew it wasn't realistic for her to live with him, she still felt very unhappy.

In the evening, Shu Xiangyu had dinner with the main cast and crew. She drank two glasses of red wine, and everyone chatted happily, flattering and praising her even more.

They all know perfectly well that this is what she got in exchange for her current popularity, and she doesn't care how many of these people are genuine or fake.

After the meal, Cheng Chen, who was waiting outside the restaurant, helped Shu Xiangyu back to her room upstairs.

She slumped onto the sofa and suddenly asked, "Xiao Chen, what do you think of my sister?"

Faced with her question, the young and beautiful Cheng Chen thought carefully before replying, "I feel that she is very quiet and polite, and has a great figure... delicate and pretty, I quite like her."

Every word felt like a thorn in Shu Xiangyu's heart; she tried to probe him repeatedly, only to give up each time.

He had sworn to become stronger with each setback, but in the end, he still lost to that silly blockhead.

"Really? She's really nice... Everyone's resting now, why don't you have her come to my room?"

She spoke with a faint smile, but her eyes held a deep and unresolved pain.

Cheng Chen agreed and left the room. A short while later, there was a knock on the door.

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