The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

When they got off the train, Shu Yunrong carried a large bag of his purchases and a briefcase, while Xi Molin followed closely beside him with his backpack and head down. They quickly walked out of the train station with the throng of people. The sweltering heat had subsided considerably. Outside the station, many people rushing to catch their trains casually spread out cardboard or mats on the paving stones, curled up and lying down with their luggage beside them. It was unclear whether they could fall asleep in such a noisy place.

Once we got into the taxi, the driver skillfully navigated the vast city, passing countless streets. The city's night view was no different from Chengdu's, except for the countless dazzling neon lights and the towering buildings that were always indistinct, seemingly both near and far.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped next to a two-story detached building in the middle of Yangpu Street in the old town.

When Shu Yunrong paid the fare, Xi Molin had already opened the door and gotten out of the car. She was almost dizzy from being jostled by the driver and felt very uncomfortable in her throat and stomach.

"MoMo, we're home!"

Shu Yunrong walked to her side, carrying things in one hand and gently patting her head with the other, a faint smile on his face. He reached the courtyard gate, knocking and calling out, "Yufen, we're back, open the door..."

Xi Molin looked up slightly at the narrow road around her. The two remaining streetlights were dim and dilapidated. The barking of dogs from the surrounding houses rose and fell. Occasionally, a breeze would blow by. This extremely unfamiliar place made her already cold and lonely heart feel even more desolate and bottomless.

As footsteps approached, two brown iron doors adorned with door gods opened from the inside. A woman in a light blue nightgown, with shoulder-length hair and sandals, stood in front of the door, a smile on her face: "You're back! I thought I'd have to wait a few more days."

Shu Yunrong turned around and beckoned to Xi Molin: "Mo Mo, come here, this is Aunt Yufen, Uncle Yunrong's wife."

"Hello Auntie!"

Xi Molin broke his silence and bowed, calling out in a weak voice, "Uncle Yunrong said before that she was a high school history teacher, a very refined and gentle person."

Looking at the shy little girl and thinking about her experiences, Yang Yufen's already softened heart suddenly felt a pang of sadness. She came up to her, half-squatting down, her eyes filled with tenderness, and said in a kind voice, "How about I call you Momo from now on? From now on, this is your home. You might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but you'll get used to it as you get used to it."

"Ah."

Schimerlin lowered his head again, not daring to look at her.

"Alright, let's take the kids inside first. We can talk about it tomorrow. They've been on the train all day and are tired."

Shu Yunrong asked his wife to take Momo into the house first, and handed her the things.

After they went inside, he took out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket. After taking a few deep drags, his heavy and troubled mood calmed down a little, but a deep sigh broke the silence...

Since the earthquake, Schimerlin had lived in an orphanage for over a year. Returning to a place that felt like home made her feel both incredibly warm and strange, even though it was so much more beautiful than her own home!

I changed into slippers at the door and stepped into the bright house. The walls were light blue, the floor tiles were beige, and the spacious living room had a brown leather sofa with a small coffee table next to it. The glass coffee table in the middle was filled with various fruits and snacks. On the wall opposite was a state-of-the-art LCD TV, and the open cabinets below and next to it were filled with books. Everywhere exuded cleanliness, tidiness, and the warmth of home.

"You can sleep with Sister Xiangyu tonight. Auntie will go buy some things tomorrow to tidy up the small room, then you can have your own room. Don't be shy, we're family now..."

Yang Yufen led her through the living room, turned on the light at the corner, and went upstairs.

The staircase is covered with walnut-colored wooden flooring, and the dark yellow railings are also made of wood. There are beautiful oil paintings hanging on the walls, and small wall lamps are lit up on the ceiling. The second floor is also entirely covered with wooden flooring.

Xi Molin was led upstairs by Yang Yufen, and they arrived at the second pearl-white room on the right side of the stairs.

"In our family, there's an older sister named Xiangyu who just graduated from high school, and an older brother named Xiangjun who's in his first year of high school. Xiangyu has been practicing dance diligently at the dance studio lately, and Xiangjun sometimes comes home late from extra classes..."

Yang Yufen pushed open the slightly ajar door, turned on the bedroom light, and what came into Xi Molin's view was a room with a very modern style, just like the ones he had seen on TV. There was a large wooden bed against the wall, with a round teddy bear on it. The bedding was gray checkered, and there was an orange lamp on the bedside table. There was a desk by the window with a computer on it, and the bookshelf next to it was full of neat books. The wardrobe was all pearl white. The room was decorated in a beautiful and cozy way, and there were two landscape oil paintings hanging on the wall.

She had never lived in a room like this before. Before the earthquake, she almost always slept with her parents in a large wooden bed with mosquito nets. After the earthquake, she and many other children moved into the orphanage's dormitory, where they slept in bunk beds. Although she envied such a place, she knew that it was not for her.

Yang Yufen then took out the clothes that were placed in the closet. They were all bought in advance according to her height and were all washed.

"Come on, put your schoolbag here. Auntie will take you to wash up first. It's so hot, you'll feel more comfortable and cool after washing up."

Upon entering the bathroom, Yang Yufen took out the toothbrush and mouthwash cup, face towel and bath towel that she had prepared for her, as well as the ventilation switch, the hot and cold water heater, shampoo, shower gel, and her special soap.

"I've left your pajamas and pajama bottoms here. After you're done washing, wash your underwear with soap, and put your outer clothes and pants in the washing machine. I've prepared new socks for you. When you're done washing, I'll get you a hairdryer."

Schimerling nodded blankly, indicating that he understood.

After Yang Yufen closed the door for her, she quietly looked at the unfamiliar things around her and didn't start for a long time.

All of this was unfamiliar to her and she didn't know where to start. She started bathing and washing her hair by herself when she was six or seven years old, but she was still not used to using such delicate things.

Half an hour later, Xi Molin put on her short-sleeved pajamas, her hair still wet, and carrying her clothes, finally opened the bathroom door. Although the ventilation was on, the hot water quickly made the room stuffy, and she felt like she was being steamed alive.

The moment she stepped outside and breathed in the fresh air, she felt completely refreshed and inexplicably relaxed.

"You are Momo!"

A pleasant, gentle voice came from the doorway a few steps away. Xi Molin looked up and, through her damp hair that partially blocked the light, saw a woman with smiling eyes, fair skin, wearing a white shirt, fitted jeans, and long, slightly wavy hair.

She had never seen anyone so good-looking in person before!

My heart was pounding with nervousness. Her clear, expressive eyes, high-bridged nose, round but not fat face, and the smile on her lips were like a gentle breeze. Her exposed neck was long and sexy, and the faintly visible collarbone added to her charm.

"Come here, let me blow-dry your hair."

The voice rang out again, and the dazed Ximerlin was led into the house by her.

As she sat on the edge of the bed, still clutching her clothes, her mind gradually cleared.

The air conditioning was on in the room, and it's much cooler now.

Out of pity for her younger sister who had just arrived home, Shu Xiangyu only wanted to take good care of her and help her adapt to the family as soon as possible.

"Put your clothes aside. If they get too hot or uncomfortable when you blow on them later, just let me know."

Shermerling didn't say anything, but obediently put down the clothes. Suddenly without anything in her hands, she could only fidget nervously, her eyes fixed on the gaps between the floorboards. She quietly felt the delicate and gentle touch of the hand that was moving her hair. Not only did it not make her uncomfortable, but it also made her feel exceptionally comfortable.

After drying her hair to about 70-80% dry, Shu Xiangyu turned off the hairdryer and picked up a comb from the side to comb her hair.

"Your name is Schimerlin?"

"Ah."

"Which words?"

“The chairman’s seat, the silence, and the forest,” she answered softly.

Shu Xiangyu gently combed through the knots in her hair: "Are you thirteen years old this year?"

"Ah."

"My name is Shu Xiangyu. Shu means comfortable, Xiang means trustworthy, and Yu means outstanding. I am eighteen years old. You can call me sister or Sister Xiaoyu from now on."

"Ah."

"Your hair is in good condition, not too much or too little, it should look great tied up."

"Ah."

Seeing that she kept her head down and said very little, Shu Xiangyu tilted her head, looked at her flushed face, and saw that her pure eyes were full of shyness. She smiled and asked, "Besides 'uh-huh,' do you have anything else to say?"

When Ximerlin looked up and met her eyes, his heart seemed to stop for a moment. Why did her eyes hold the starry sky?

"what happened?"

Shu Xiangyu saw surprise in her eyes.

Schimerlin nervously swallowed, and said in a low, restrained voice, "Your...eyes..."

What's wrong with my eyes?

She blinked and asked curiously.

"It looks great..."

Although she was flustered, she still answered truthfully.

Shu Xiangyu was surprised that such a shy girl would say something like that so directly, and his smile deepened: "Really? How beautiful is it?"

Although it was their first meeting, she inexplicably liked this dazed and clueless younger sister and wanted to get closer to her.

How good is it?

Schimerling didn't know how to answer the question, and unconsciously lowered his head, continuing to pick at his fingers.

Shu Xiangyu stopped teasing her, patted her head, got up and walked to the wardrobe to change her clothes.

"Go downstairs and get something to eat. My brother should be back by now."

"What about you?"

Schimerlin surprisingly countered with a question.

Shu Xiangyu turned her head, still smiling gently: "I usually don't eat at night, you can go."

Schimerlin got up, stuffed his clothes into his backpack, placed the backpack next to the foot of the bed, then slowly walked to the door, whispered thank you, and closed the door behind him.

Inside, Shu Xiangyu took off her shirt, casually put her schoolbag in the closet, and took out her clothes. Thinking of the child's shy and bashful appearance, she couldn't help but lower her eyes and smile slightly, softly saying, "What a silly little thing..."

Yang Yufen was busy cooking noodles in the kitchen when Shu Xiangjun, wearing a blue and white school uniform, returned. He changed his shoes, tossed his schoolbag onto the sofa, and walked into the dining room, where Shu Yunrong was drinking baijiu with peanuts and edamame.

"Dad, which child is it?"

Shu Xiangjun looked excited and curious.

Shu Yunrong took a sip of the wine; it was spicy on the palate, with a slightly sweet aftertaste.

"Don't call her 'little girl' randomly, it's disrespectful. You can call her Merlin or Momo, or you can call her 'little sister'... She's still upstairs washing up."

Speak of the devil, and he appears; Schimerlin happened to be coming downstairs at that moment.

Shu Xiangjun caught sight of her out of the corner of his eye, his smile deepened, and he quickly walked up to her: "You must be Momo! I'm Shu Xiangjun, you have to call me brother from now on."

Xi Molin stared blankly at him, who was somewhat thin, with neat and tidy short hair, and a faint dimple when he smiled. He was very handsome and dashing, and bore a resemblance to the woman upstairs.

Shu Yunrong beckoned to her: "Mo Mo, come and sit down."

After nodding to Shu Xiangjun in front of him, Xi Molin walked to the dining table and sat down.

Shu Xiangjun scratched the back of his head and smiled foolishly.

At this moment, Yang Yufen, who was busy in the kitchen, called out, "The noodles are ready, come and get them."

Shu Xiangjun jogged over; he was starving. Xi Molin also got up and followed.

Seeing this scene, Shu Yunrong's worries gradually subsided, and she believed that Momo would be able to integrate smoothly into the family in the future.

After finishing the delicious egg and tomato noodles, Shu Xiangjun put down her chopsticks and left the table. Shu Yunrong told Momo to go upstairs to rest as well, as he had something to do with her early the next morning.

Xi Molin wanted to help with the dishes and tidying up, but Yang Yufen quickly pushed her out of the kitchen: "You're here to be my daughter, not to do hard labor. Go upstairs and rest, get a good night's sleep, sweetie..."

Shu Yunrong also said, "Your main focus from now on is studying. You can do some housework occasionally. Although we encourage diligence, the premise is that you do what you are supposed to do well. Go ahead."

Schimerlin nodded shyly, then slowly went upstairs.