The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

After typing these words with tears streaming down her face, Shu Xiangyu tossed her phone aside. She desperately wanted to selfishly say that she didn't want to become a hero silently; the price of becoming a hero was far too high…

The news of the entertainment industry's big stars and the earthquake victims quickly spread online, with a flood of reports following.

This was within their expectations; a barrage of calls and messages seeking confirmation flooded in, overwhelming Zhao Hong's phone.

The disaster relief efforts are still in full swing, and netizens are expressing their regret and condolences for Xi Molin's sacrifice. They also offered words of comfort to Shu Xiangyu and her family on her Weibo account.

Having survived two major earthquakes, one a near-death experience, the other an inevitable catastrophe, no one can predict the arrangements of fate…

When their close friends Guan Yue and Xi Molin's instructor Huang Yiqiu at the Armed Police Academy learned of the tragic news, they also rushed to Jiangyan.

When Shu Xiangyu saw them, all her suppressed emotions finally poured out, because they had witnessed that Momo was not only her sister, but also the person she loved most, yet she had lost her and could never find her again…

Later, Schimerling's memorial service was held at the Jiangyan City Funeral Home.

Among those present were her comrades-in-arms who had been with her day and night, her relatives, her friends, her classmates from the Armed Police Academy, her closest roommates Qi Lele, Fu Ying, and Shen Ji, as well as her former instructor Zhao Yaowu.

There was also Ji Zheng, her junior at the Armed Police Academy, who came from afar to admire her.

Ji Zheng never imagined that just six months later, they would be separated by life and death. The last time they parted, she said that she would take him to Jiuzhaigou to see the most beautiful fairyland on earth, and he had been looking forward to it ever since.

"Senior, I've always liked you, liked you for so long, but I didn't dare confess, afraid you'd reject me... You'd be so surprised, wouldn't you? You're always so slow to realize things. Everyone around us could see my feelings for you, but you only saw me as a younger brother... If it weren't for you persuading me at the Qianjiang Bridge back then, making me give up on taking my own life, I might be gone by now... Senior, I regret it. Even if you reject me, I should have told you. I was too cowardly and timid... Senior, you'll always be the best, you'll always be my role model..."

Holding bright red roses, dressed in a smart and crisp military uniform, he bent down before Schimerin's coffin, looking at his beloved lying peacefully in her armed police uniform. He, who had never shed a tear, was now in tears, his heart as if it had been torn into countless pieces.

When my friend Qu Shiwei arrived, his face was unusually pale, and his eyes were full of sorrow and grief.

She slowly approached the coffin, dressed in black clothes, her eyes red and swollen.

Heng Weiyang also rushed over, looking travel-worn. Over the years, his face had become more wrinkled and gray-haired than his age should have. Perhaps the pressure he faced as a young aerospace engineer was unimaginable.

Ding Meng and Zhang Jingwen arrived shortly after.

Now, another close friend, Fang Tian, ​​was seriously injured while on a mission and is lying in the intensive care unit with her life hanging in the balance. They really don't know how to face the fact that they have lost Merlin, their dearest friend.

The last time we met was when she returned to Qizhou for vacation. Several old friends gathered together, raised their glasses, and chatted about the past. However, in the blink of an eye, we received a series of terrible news.

If Fang Tian knew, how could she accept that Merlin was no longer there?

Their friendship was so deep and precious from their youth. Even their chosen professions complemented each other. They cherished each other and regarded each other as their lifelong confidants.

Even though we know that natural disasters and man-made calamities are unpredictable and unavoidable throughout history, and everyone understands these principles, the loss we actually face is still heartbreaking and hard to accept.

I just hope that Fang Tian can get through this ordeal and that such a tragedy will not happen again.

They all paid the ultimate price for their lives, but neglected the love and care of their family and friends.

Everyone knew about Merlin's tragic childhood, and they all tacitly avoided mentioning it in front of her, not wanting her to feel that they pitied her because of it.

She is introverted and shy, and sometimes a bit dull, but she has never been prejudiced in her dealings with people. She is sincere and friendly, a very trustworthy friend, and an extremely outstanding armed police officer.

It's such a pity she was only twenty-seven, her wonderful life had just begun. Perhaps even heaven is jealous of talent, taking not only her beloved family members but also her away so cruelly…

Young soldier Du Pingchang felt extremely guilty. He thought the company commander really had no family left, but it turned out she had lied to him. She clearly did have one, and she could have let him go.

With tears streaming down her face, Lu Qianni finally met Merlin's sister, whom she had always refused to mention, and her boyfriend, Liu Luoqing.

When she saw the news online, she was shocked, but also secretly admired how well she had kept it a secret.

It turns out that her older sister is the famous actress Shu Xiangyu.

She had openly told her many times that she liked Shu Xiangyu, but she never revealed anything about their relationship.

She knew Merlin was a self-disciplined and principled person, and she understood why Merlin didn't want to talk about it.

Knowing this now is meaningless.

Faced with the departure of their comrades, the so-called idol worship and so-called liking become tasteless and even laughable.

But she could sense that Merlin and Shu Xiangyu had a very good sisterly relationship. Anyone who saw her heartbroken appearance would feel empathy and heartache.

Standing next to her were Xi Juan and Xiao Yang, who had come all the way from Chengdu.

Since meeting at the airport last year, Xi Juan has kept in touch with Xi Molin. Occasionally, when they have free time, they will meet up in Jiangyan to have a meal and sing karaoke together, chatting about their ideals and aspirations.

It was only then that they learned about each other's professions. Xi Juan and Xiao Yang were bar owners who co-owned a bar in Chengdu, while Xi Molin and Lu Qianni were armed police officers, a rare sight in everyday life. They were also fortunate to have made friends outside the military who shared similar interests.

Little did anyone expect that Merlin, a man of utmost sincerity and kindness, would sacrifice his life in a rescue operation less than a year after we met...

Shu's parents and Shu Xiangjun stood on the left side of the mourning hall, receiving greetings from the guests.

Shu Xiangyu, dressed in pure black clothes, looked even more pale and sallow than before, and had also lost a lot of weight. She looked at the mourners coming and going in the mourning hall with a listless and sorrowful gaze.

She never truly paid attention to or understood the life of the silent girl. She didn't know her current comrades-in-arms, classmates at the Armed Police Academy, or friends in life, let alone the people who liked and loved her. She knew nothing, yet she still claimed to deeply love her.

That's absolutely ridiculous.

How laughable is her own hypocrisy, how laughable is her wish for a silent next life, how pathetic is that she understands nothing at all, she is just selfish and self-serving, she only loves herself from beginning to end.

She realized it too late, far too late. Perhaps if nothing had happened, she would never have realized what she had lost in her life.

Liu Luoqing stayed by her side, comforting her and busying herself with other matters for the Shu family.

Shu Xiangyu saw it all, but it only stung her eyes. She had silently said she hoped she could be happy and wished her and Liu Luoqing well. She probably hadn't loved her anymore, and perhaps she had already let go of that unbearable relationship from the past...

After the memorial service, Shimmerling's body was cremated. She was posthumously awarded the title of First-Class Merit Martyr, and her ashes were sent back to her hometown to be buried next to her parents. Her personal effects are placed in the Martyrs' Park.

The news also reported on this matter, and netizens expressed their regret. They also saw Shu Xiangyu and Liu Luoqing in the video, which dispelled the rumors spread by some netizens that the previous statements were fake news.

After finishing all the business, Lu Qianni took the Shu family to the fully furnished apartment that Merlin had purchased at the beginning of last year.

The house has two bedrooms and two living rooms. The interior is simply and warmly furnished. Most of her things are kept here. She doesn't come back to live here often. The furniture and appliances in the house are covered with a thin layer of dust.

Shu Xiangyu arrived at her room. The bed was empty except for the mattress. She opened the wardrobe door and found very few clothes inside. At the bottom of the wardrobe were several gift boxes, which she knelt down and opened one by one.

The first box contained a blue hairpin with antique patterns. It was simple in design but smooth in polish. Judging from its appearance, it must have been handmade.

The second box contained two exquisitely packaged perfumes, one of her favorites, and the price of one of them could cost several months' worth of her allowance.

The third box contained a row of lipsticks from a popular high-end brand, available in various shades and priced quite high.

The last box contained a photo album filled with pictures she had taken at some point. For a celebrity like her, these photos weren't particularly beautiful, but the perspective and the mood were all happy, suggesting they were taken secretly in the past.

And inside each gift box was a greeting card:

Happy birthday to my precious Yu Bao! May you enjoy good health and happiness.

May my precious Yu Bao be safe and sound every year, and may all her wishes come true.

May my precious Yu Bao always be happy and healthy.

Wishing my precious Yu Bao happiness, joy, and a long and healthy life.

For four years after they parted, she prepared a birthday gift for him every year, just like before. Even though he wasn't well-off, he still put his heart into preparing the gift. But after she announced her relationship, he stopped. How heartbroken and desperate she must have been then...

There were also too many items related to them from my memories placed next to them.

And myself.

For the past four years, even though she knew she had no family around, she still heartlessly didn't celebrate her birthday or prepare any gifts for her.

She didn't even receive a word of greeting. Her eyes had long been blinded and her heart imprisoned by the dazzling and intoxicating world, and even her original self had been corrupted.

Looking at everything before her, Shu Xiangyu could no longer suppress her utterly broken heart and burst into tears. Her silly blockhead had been silently enduring all the pain. She missed her very much, but she couldn't bear to bother her, not even once!

How can she respond to her deep affection? What can she do to make amends? How can she love her again...?

No one came to disturb her remembrance. They were all accepting the reality of Mo Mo's passing in their own ways. The dead are gone, and the living must move on. They must learn to move forward, and they believe that Mo Mo's wishes are the same.

……

In early October, Shu Xiangyu managed to finish filming her previous scenes, and Zhao Hong turned down all her subsequent work.

Zhao Hong knew that this matter was a huge blow to her, so he did not force her.

Several friends, both inside and outside the entertainment industry, rushed to her side after hearing that her sister had been injured in the earthquake. They comforted her, drank with her to help her vent her frustrations, and naturally hoped that she could recover as soon as possible.

There are also Yu Yuanyuan and Dou Jingke, who have known each other for more than ten years and have a deep friendship. It's hard to believe that Momo has left us like this.

In the days that followed, Shu Xiangyu stayed alone at her home in Haishi, spending her days in a daze.

In late October, rumors began circulating online that Shu Xiangyu and Liu Luoqing had broken up. Reporters and paparazzi from all walks of life wanted to get the first-hand information and tirelessly staked out places where Shu Xiangyu might appear.

However, after filming the previous drama ended, Shu Xiangyu has not appeared in public, and Liu Luoqing's company has not made any response.

During this period, Zhao Hong's phone was ringing off the hook again.

But no one could contact Shu Xiangyu. No one knew where she had gone, not even her family. Her friends inside and outside the entertainment circle were also completely out of the loop.