The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

Upon hearing those words, she felt as if her heart had plummeted into an icy abyss, instantly overwhelmed by boundless panic and fear. Her voice trembled, and her eyes reddened: "What... happened to her?"

Shu Yunrong, who rarely showed much tenderness, choked up several times. He really didn't know how to tell her this heavy news!

Silence filled his chaotic thoughts. After a long while, he managed to utter, "MoMo had an accident while participating in the rescue and sacrificed her life..."

"Impossible! Dad, you're lying to me, aren't you? It's impossible... How could Momo... possibly sacrifice herself?"

Shu Xiangyu screamed in disbelief, clutching her chest as her vision blurred and her consciousness became hazy. A tearing pain quickly spread throughout her body.

The staff and actors around her were stunned by her voice, wondering what bad thing had happened to cause the usually calm and composed Shu Xiangyu to lose control of her emotions like this!

"Xiaoyu, I don't want to believe it either... You should come to Ya'an first..."

After hanging up the phone, Shu Xiangyu was heartbroken and tears streamed down her face. She reached out and supported herself on a nearby tree, and her breathing became increasingly difficult.

Cheng Chen rushed over to support her: "Sister Yu..."

Shu Xiangyu gripped her hand tightly, weeping and pleading, "Book a plane ticket to Chengdu immediately! Hurry, hurry..."

"Okay, I'll order right away."

Cheng Chen immediately opened her phone to check the nearest flights.

Seeing that the situation was getting serious, several actors and directors came over to ask her what had happened and if she needed help.

Shu Xiangyu tried her best to stabilize her emotions, which were on the verge of collapse. She wiped away her uncontrollable tears and nodded to express her apology: "Director Zhang, I'm so sorry, my sister... she had an accident. I have to go to Ya'an right away. We can reshoot the rest of the scenes when I get back."

Before the others could even exchange a few pleasantries, she left without hesitation.

The others were left standing there, unsure of what to do. She had the most important role in the drama, and since she wasn't there, they had no choice but to move on to another location to film.

Xu Lei then rushed to the airport as quickly as possible, and Cheng Chen also managed to snag a flight to Chengdu through a friend. It was the only remaining economy class ticket, but the earliest they could arrive was after 3 p.m.

Whether unwilling to believe it or thinking there was a glimmer of hope, Shu Xiangyu sat in her car, constantly dialing Momo's number. When the phone was off, she tried calling on WeChat. When no one answered, she kept calling.

No matter how many times she dialed, there was no response. In just a few minutes, she was on the verge of a breakdown, her breathing became rapid and difficult, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Cheng Chen could only watch helplessly from the sidelines, unable to do anything about it.

Seeing that she was having trouble breathing, she quickly rolled down the car window to let more air in, and held her trembling hand to offer her support. She wanted to comfort her, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Shu Xiangjun, who was in Qizhou, also received a call. He and Yang Yufen rushed to Ya'an People's Hospital as quickly as possible. Shu Yunrong was already waiting there. The three of them then followed the staff to the morgue and saw Momo covered with a white sheet.

On May 12, 2008, a sudden magnitude 8 earthquake swept through Wenchuan and surrounding counties and cities. The destructive power of the earthquake was devastating. In an instant, large areas of buildings were reduced to ruins, and countless people were buried in the rubble!

Silently, her parents, brother, grandparents, and maternal grandmother who lived alone were all killed.

Despite the country's best efforts and the deployment of countless soldiers in the rescue, many people still lost their lives. She survived thanks to her mother who held her tightly under her body that day.

She was twelve years old that year, the time when she had the best memories.

Shu Yunrong, who was then a member of the Armed Police, participated in the rescue. Under the rubble of bricks and mud, he and his comrades rescued the strong little girl. The following year, after discussing it with his wife and obtaining the children's consent, he went to Chengdu again, completed all the necessary procedures, and decided to adopt her as his daughter.

But fourteen years later, the merciless earthquake still struck her, and she ultimately could not escape the entanglement of fate.

This time, she bravely shielded another little girl with her own body, giving her the hope of life.

Shu Yunrong gently lifted the white sheet, revealing Mo Mo's already ashen face covered in scars. She still vividly remembered how Mo Mo looked when she returned home for a family visit last year, but in the blink of an eye, she had become a cold corpse.

Yang Yufen was already crying uncontrollably, collapsing into Xiangjun's arms, unable to accept this fact.

"I still remember when we first rescued you in 2008, you kept calling out 'Mommy' in my arms. I protected your eyes and gently comforted you. Later, I heard you were in an orphanage. When my comrades and I visited you, you barely spoke. I asked you if you wanted a home, and after a long silence, you whispered that you did. The year you first came home, Xiaoyu and Xiaojun always said you were like a block of wood, always keeping your head down, not talking much, and without any extra expression. But only I know what kind of pain you went through to become like that. I told them to be patient, to protect you, cherish you, and pamper you. You didn't disappoint us; you grew up well and were very sensible. When you decided to become an armed police officer, I sincerely felt that my decision was right. You worked very hard and were very resilient. You wanted to be the best, and we all saw it and felt sorry for your efforts... Momo, you are great. Rongba will always be proud of you, always feel honored by you. But I regret letting you become an armed police officer. If only you could choose again..."

Tears streamed down his usually resolute but now heartbroken face; perhaps it was all preordained long ago.

The earthquake was merciless, but people are compassionate. Although they were not related by blood, they had long been the closest of family. How could they bear to lose her? How could they not be heartbroken?

Shu Xiangyu was the last to arrive.

It was raining outside. She got out of the car alone at the hospital and ran quickly toward the morgue behind the hospital building. Her hair was disheveled, and she didn't have time to put on a mask or hat. She didn't care about her appearance anymore. When she saw her family in the cold corridor, Xiangjun hugged her tightly and said, "You'd better not go in."

Where is Momo?

"Sis, calm down."

Shu Xiangjun knew that they had a good relationship, but if she saw Momo's face now, which was already somewhat blurry, she would remember it for a lifetime. It would be better to keep some good memories in her heart!

"Let go! I need to see Momo! I need to see her! I need to see her..."

Shu Xiangyu struggled, her eyes red and swollen from crying; she had lost all reason.

Shu Yunrong, supporting his wife, looked at the siblings with reddened eyes. He sighed and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Jun, let go of Xiao Yu and let her see her..."

This is the last time we'll see each other in this life; we must say goodbye properly, no matter what.

Shu Xiangjun had no choice but to let go of her, then, suppressing the bitter taste in his throat, pointed to the large white door beside him: "Mo Mo is inside..."

Shu Xiangyu steadied himself and listlessly tidied his disheveled long hair.

The hallway was deathly silent. She mustered up a lot of courage to slowly walk to the door, but she was powerless to push it open, because once she did, she would have to face the cruel and painful reality.

"Sister...maybe Momo also hopes that what remains in your heart is her best side..."

Seeing her hesitation, Shu Xiangjun knew perfectly well that she was afraid of facing the truth.

Shu Xiangyu looked up again, staring intently at the door, and whispered, "Maybe..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she reached out her hands, gripped the doorknob, and pushed the door open forcefully. A chill instantly swept in; the indoor temperature was as cold as an Arctic winter compared to the outside.

She was still wearing the clothes she hadn't had time to change out of on set—a thin black shirt and white trousers—but she seemed oblivious to the biting cold. In the center of the room was a trolley, its slightly raised section covered with a pure white cloth.

I walked closer step by step with difficulty, and in my mind I simply couldn't believe that the person lying here motionless was a piece of wood.

Her silence is always so vibrant, so sincere, so pure and beautiful.

It couldn't be her, it couldn't be...

She stood by the cart for an unknown amount of time, her body seemingly frozen stiff.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still. Perhaps it had all been just a nightmare from beginning to end, and she seemed to be waiting for a miracle to happen.

"Is that you, Momo? Momo..."

No one could answer her.

The cold, damp place was filled with an unspeakable fear, as if it had appeared in a dream.

She finally couldn't help but tremble as she slowly lifted the white cloth, revealing a face that was both strange and familiar. When she finally saw Momo's appearance, she covered her mouth in disbelief and took several steps back.

The truth was finally laid bare before her…

Ximerlin's clean face was calm and still, devoid of any color, even somewhat bluish-purple, with dark purple lips. The wounds on her face, varying in depth, no longer needed bandaging. Her blood had stopped flowing long ago after her heart stopped beating. She was still wearing the armed police training uniform she wore during the rescue, which was covered with congealed mud, but the inside was soaked with blood.

Shu Xiangyu looked at her silently, with no signs of life left. Tears that had been suppressed for so long fell instantly. He felt as if his heart was being torn apart and could not bear it.

Her simple-mindedness, once so deeply intertwined with her, is now a distant memory, with no possibility of ever crossing paths again…

"MoMo...why is this happening? Why...you're lying to me, aren't you? Wood, please wake up! I'll do anything you want from now on, I'll never leave you again, please wake up, please..."

She could no longer restrain herself and leaned down, her trembling hands carefully touching Ximerlin's face, but they were as cold as ice, devoid of any warmth.

However, no matter how she called out or pleaded, no one answered her anymore.

The cruel reality before her forced her to believe that Momo was truly gone.

Little did they know that their hasty farewell last year would be the last time they would ever see each other.

She quietly transformed from a timid and shy little girl into a responsible and mature armed police officer, making countless efforts along the way…

And when she first arrived home, she and her brother often said she was like a block of wood, inflexible, naive, and silly...

Even though she was small in stature back then, she always protected her in her own way.

And her eyes were the purest and cleanest she had ever seen! Her deep and serene pupils were like black jade gems. Her nose was straight and her elegant face had a unique feminine heroic spirit. Especially when she wore the armed police uniform, just like her father, she looked heroic and dignified.

Everything was so vivid in her memory, yet she cruelly chose to hide it…

At first, her feelings for Momo were more of an older sister's protectiveness towards her younger sister.

Momo once said that she was the light in her dark life, bringing her warmth and emotions that no one else could give. As time went by, she gradually realized that Momo treated her differently. Although she didn't take it to heart at the time, she thought it was just youthful infatuation, simple dependence and admiration.

Who knew that they would later actually begin a forbidden love affair!

It was only fleeting, like a night-blooming cereus...

For her own sake and for a better career in the entertainment industry, she did not hesitate to give up that persistent and passionate love, leaving all the pain and despair to be borne by herself alone!

She didn't press the matter further or disturb her in any way; she fulfilled her wish in her own way.

During the four years apart, her acting career was at its peak, she gained unimaginable wealth and spotlight, and her fan base grew even larger.

However, the loneliness of being at the top also came with it. She didn't want to, and couldn't convince herself to easily start a relationship. Even though she and Liu Luoqing had announced their relationship, there was always an empty space in her heart. She couldn't deceive herself; she still missed that silly blockhead...

But everything came to an abrupt end.

Heaven took away the most precious gift of her life.

She is gone, so quiet and desolate, without leaving a single word or a trace.

Only now did she truly understand her own heart…

She clearly still loved her all along, yet she cruelly pushed her away, taking away all the good things she had given her, and even taking away the care and warmth that she had longed for all her life.

"MoMo, I'm sorry... I regret it, I regret it, I love you... I've always loved you, I was too selfish, I considered everything but abandoned you, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

She lay on her chest, but could no longer hear any heartbeat. All her deep affection was in vain; she would never respond to her again.

Why must we part ways in this way?

Why punish her in this way?

She could accept all suffering and pain, but why did it have to come at the cost of losing Momo?

Heart-wrenching cries came from inside, bringing tears to their eyes again. Life is unpredictable, and sometimes it is so fragile and vulnerable.

"Wait for me in the next life, okay? Let's meet again in the next life, okay? Momo, we will definitely meet again in the next life..."

She gently stroked her head, just like when she was a child.

Then he slowly leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, eyelids, nose, and cheeks, finally kissing her still-wounded lips. She used to love it when he kissed her like this, and tears of sorrow fell silently onto his cold face.

In the next life, she will never abandon her again. She will love her dearly and give all her love to her alone, unafraid of gossip or societal norms, simply loving her...