Later, Shu Xiangjun successfully enrolled in the architecture program at South China University of Technology.

On August 25th, he set off for Guangzhou, again without his parents accompanying him.

After that, only Yang Yufen and Xi Molin were at home most of the time.

When we had dinner that evening, the room suddenly felt much quieter without the noisy Shu Xiangjun around.

They were really not used to it, but they had to adapt slowly.

Yang Yufen often sighed with gratitude that Momo was still at home keeping her company.

Otherwise, with her husband stationed at the military base and both children in college, she would be left alone at home with no one to talk to.

After summer vacation, Schimerlin officially entered high school.

Fortunately, she and Tian Tian were still in the same class, so she wouldn't be in a newly assigned class surrounded by unfamiliar classmates, which would be difficult to adapt to.

The learning environment in the first year of high school is relatively less demanding, so in addition to his daily studies and tutoring, Ximerlin also takes time to participate in some martial arts competitions.

This will not only improve her overall abilities but also enhance her social experience. Only through more competitions can she discover where she falls short.

Soon it was National Day of the second year of high school. Xi Molin had saved up money for a long time, and with the consent of Yang Ma and her sister, she finally boarded the train to Haishi alone.

She now has a mobile phone, although it's a very ordinary button model. But it can chat online, take pictures, listen to music, read novels, and keep in touch with her family at any time, which is much more convenient than before.

In the past two years, she has not only achieved the third-level blue-red belt in Taekwondo, but has also won many awards in competitions.

She also learned boxing and military boxing, which made her very strong in defending herself against bad guys. This was an important reason why Yang Yufen felt at ease letting her go to Haishi.

Sitting by the train window, watching the scenery rush by, Schimerlin was filled with anticipation for seeing her sister in Haishi, her heart brimming with both nervousness and excitement.

She exited the station a little after 2 p.m., and was surrounded by a surging crowd of people, all heading to their destinations.

But the sister who said she was coming to pick her up on the phone turned out to be Xu Liang, who was holding up a sign with her name on it and searching for her.

Schimerlin looked at the text messages on his phone and felt extremely disappointed.

She carried a schoolbag on her back and a small suitcase in her hand, walking towards Xu Liang with her head slightly lowered.

"Are you Schimerlin?"

Xu Liangren lives up to her name; she is beautiful, slender, and tall with bright and charming eyes. Although she is not as eye-catching as Shu Xiangyu, she is still quite good-looking.

Schimerlin replied in a low voice, "Yes, I am Schimerlin."

“I’m your sister’s classmate, Xu Liang… Let’s go to school first. Your sister has an audition for a very important play this afternoon, so she might not be back until later.”

Xu Liang turned around and took two steps, then looked at her again: "Do you need me to help you carry it?"

Schimerlin immediately shook his head: "It's alright, there's not much stuff, I can carry it."

"OK then."

The two then took a bus to Shanghai Drama Academy.

As an international metropolis, Shanghai's prosperity is unmatched by ordinary cities.

When Schimerling first arrived here, she was naturally filled with longing for it, and she wanted to choose to study here when she applied to university in the future.

Along the way, Xu Liang enthusiastically introduced her to the local things and talked a lot about her sister's situation at school, things she had never mentioned before.

It turns out that when Shu Xiangyu was a sophomore, several small agencies were interested in signing her.

However, no consensus has been reached, so everyone is still working alone, which has both advantages and disadvantages for drama students on campus.

She knew very little about this matter, but she trusted her sister's choice; if she couldn't accept it, it was obviously not the best option.

Xu Liang continued, saying that Shu Xiangyu was very popular at school because of her outstanding looks and promising future. Many male classmates, as well as wealthy young men from outside the school, went to great lengths to pursue her.

Upon hearing this, Schimerlin's calm expression gradually turned serious.

She could easily guess how popular her sister was, but there was nothing she could do, and she couldn't stop her sister from falling for someone else...

When it comes to future development, Shu Xiangyu is more visionary and more hardworking than the others.

She took on minor supporting roles that others looked down on early on to hone her acting skills, even though her roles were pitifully small.

Being too beautiful can cause one's original excellence to be overlooked. She doesn't want to be seen as just a pretty face because of her advantages. She strives to play each role to the best of her ability.

Schimerlin strongly agreed with her sister's idea: if you want to go far, without sufficient strength, you will only be criticized and rejected by others.

The price to be paid will naturally be many times higher...

It was almost three o'clock when I arrived at school.

Xu Liang took her back to their dormitory. Song Yiran wasn't there; she had left to go home yesterday afternoon.

"I have to catch a flight to Beijing around 6 o'clock, so I can't come with you. This is Xiang Yu's bed, and all her things are underneath. I don't know when she'll be back. You can wander around the school by yourself, but don't go too far. If you get lost, I won't be able to explain it to her."

Xu Liang spoke rapidly, slung her backpack over her shoulder, pulled her packed suitcase, and prepared to leave.

"Yes, I won't wander off... Thank you so much for picking me up at the train station."

Schimerling politely thanked her.

"No need to be polite. Xiang Yu and I are good friends. Her sister is like my sister. Please feel free to eat the snacks on the table. The key and access card are on the table. I'm in a hurry, so I'll have to go now. Let's chat again next time. Bye-bye."

"Bye-Bye…"

As soon as Schimerin finished speaking, his figure disappeared through the doorway.

The dormitory fell silent immediately, and there was no sound in the corridor outside either. It was a seven-day holiday for National Day, and many students had already left the school.

She sat under her sister's bed, the items on the table arranged and placed just like at home.

The computer has become the best laptop available now. Yang's mother said that she spent two or three months' salary to buy an Apple product, so you can imagine how expensive it was.

So how should we kill time next?

She took out her phone and sent a text message to her sister: Sister, I've arrived safely at your dorm. Sister Xu, who came to pick me up, has left for Beijing. Don't worry about me. Come back when you're done with your work. I'll be waiting for you.

I also called Yang's mother back to let her know I was safe.

Afterwards, she wandered around the school aimlessly for a while and even bought some fruits that her sister liked at the supermarket.

She has a good memory for directions, and it doesn't take long for her to roughly remember the surrounding environment.

It was almost eight o'clock, the sky was completely dark, and neon lights were lit up everywhere, but my sister still hadn't returned.

It had been so long, and she hadn't replied to any of her calls or texts. Although Xi Molin was worried, she was also afraid that calling would bother her.

I ate something quick in the dorm, washed up, and was about to climb into my sister's bed to rest when my phone suddenly rang.

She hurriedly pulled her phone out of her pocket; it was her sister calling. She immediately pressed the answer button: "Sis..."

There was no response on the other end of the phone, only some panting and noisy sounds.

Schimerlin frowned, realizing something was wrong, and called out several more times.

"Wood...could you...take a ride to the Jingsheng Hotel to find me? I'm not feeling well..."

The sounds behind him grew smaller and smaller.

"Sister, sister... wait for me, I'm coming right away, please wait for me..."

The call was then disconnected.

Schimerling was immediately as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

She quickly put on her clothes and shoes, slung her bag over her shoulder containing all the money she had saved over the years, grabbed her keys and access card, and headed straight for the school gate.

Then, as if his life depended on it, he flagged down a taxi in the middle of the road.

Once in the car, she told the driver her destination and asked him to drive faster.

"Young lady, the way you stopped the car was too dangerous. If I hadn't braked in time, I might have hit you."

The driver said with lingering fear.

"Excuse me, I have something very urgent to attend to, sir, please drive faster..."

Sitting in the back seat, she was anxious and uneasy, unable to imagine what had happened to her sister. Had she been bullied?

She had read a lot of entertainment news before, and those rich bosses and directors especially liked young actresses, which is commonly known as the unspoken rules. Otherwise, they would never have the opportunity to act, and even if they did, they would only get small roles.

During the journey, she called her sister several times, but no one answered, and her anxiety grew stronger.

What exactly happened...?

She wished she could fly to her right away.

Fortunately, it didn't take long before the car arrived at the Jingsheng Hotel.

Schimerling got out of the car and hurriedly ran to the hotel.

As soon as she appeared at the entrance, she was stopped by hotel staff who asked her what she was doing there.

She had her hair tied in a high ponytail and was wearing a black hoodie and jeans; she looked like an ordinary high school student.

The luxurious five-star hotel, Jingsheng, was clearly out of place for her status, and the male receptionist would not have let her in unless someone came out to greet her.

"I came to see my sister. She called and said she was here. She seems to be drunk and feeling unwell..."

She looked anxious, her worried gaze constantly scanning the inside.

Seeing that she seemed genuinely in need, the receptionist didn't press the issue further: "Do you know which room your sister is in?"

Xi Molin gripped his phone, his eyes reddening with anxiety: "My sister's name is Shu Xiangyu. No one has been answering her phone. I don't know if something happened to her... By the way, my sister is very beautiful, especially beautiful."

"Good-looking? All the guests who come and go here every day are good-looking."

The receptionist said somewhat awkwardly that even with his excellent memory, it was really difficult to guess who it was with so many people coming and going from the hotel every day.

"Can I go in and look for it?"

Schimerlin prayed.

The receptionist shook his head, his expression serious: "I'm sorry, but the hotel has rules that we can't let people in without a clear reason. If I let you in and something happens, I'll be responsible."

"Please, please..."

Schimerling kept pleading with him.

The receptionist simply shook her head in refusal.

Schimerling looked helplessly at the place just a door away, feeling utterly hopeless.

She really wanted to force her way in, but she was afraid that if she was too late, something might happen to her sister.

The thought flashed through her mind quickly. After all, the hotel was so big that the police would probably arrive and take her away before she even found her sister.

Contacting Rong's parents at this time would not only be a waste of their time and resources, but would also cause them worry and anxiety.

But if we call the police, will it affect my sister's job?

Being unfamiliar with the city and unable to find anyone to help her, she could only slowly retreat to the side of the hotel entrance to see if she could wait for her sister to come out.

The anxious waiting was too agonizing.

Schimerling watched as people came and went at the hotel, but none of them were the person he was waiting for.

Time passed slowly, and when I tried to call again, the phone was switched off…

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