Yuan Tai opened his swollen and cloudy eyes wide. When he saw her approaching him, revealing that arrogant and undeniable gaze, he couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart, as if she would pounce on him at any moment and take a big bite!

This is really just a high school student...

He turned slightly to the side, stunned, while cursing under his breath: "What a damn bad luck, humph... If she can get acting roles in the future, I'll kowtow to her a hundred times."

Xi Molin walked to the doorway, leaning against the wall. Suddenly hearing these words, she stopped and did not move, only slightly lifting her sister's limp body.

"You old pervert, remember this: I'm still young, and I hold grudges. I'll have plenty of time to wear you down. You think you can get away with doing these things without leaving a trace...? When your deeds are exposed, even if you kowtow a thousand times, it won't do you any good..."

After saying that, she didn't linger for another second and left with her sister on her back.

Yuan Tai stood frozen in place, not moving for a long time.

The woman and the manager said nothing and followed Schimerlin into the elevator.

"I didn't realize you were so young, yet you speak with such confidence..."

The woman's smile was faint, and although her words were skeptical, she still admired her courage.

"Just telling the truth... Thank you for helping me tonight. Once you've thought of your terms, I'll agree to anything as long as it's not illegal."

Shemerlin didn't care about her doubts; all she wanted now was to take her sister back as soon as possible, nothing else mattered.

"No rush, let me think it over carefully before we talk about it."

The woman didn't really know what she needed a young girl to do for her.

After exiting the elevator, Xi Molin carried Shu Xiangyu straight to the hotel reception desk, asked the staff to write down his name and phone number for her, and then handed it to the woman.

"This is my contact information. I will not turn off my phone or lose contact. Thank you again for your help..."

After nodding in acknowledgment, she left the place of trouble with her sister.

When the woman came out, they were no longer around. The receptionist respectfully opened the car door for her, and the car quickly drove away from the hotel.

In the car, the woman dialed a number: "Let's get a new director for this new film. Yuan Tai has problems. Draft a reasonable contract and give it to me in a couple of days. That's all, bye..."

The girl I met tonight is quick-witted; I'm curious whether what she said is true or false.

If it's true, introducing it to Xiao Teng later will definitely have unexpected effects.

This reminded her of the scene two years ago when Yu Qingtong confronted her about the score.

They're equally reckless.

Equally ruthless...

Xi Molin took Shu Xiangyu back to school. Since it was too late and the dormitory was already closed, she could only find a hotel nearby to stay in.

After settling her sister into bed, she sat down on the edge of the bed, catching her breath.

It was past one in the morning. Apart from Shu Xiangyu's slightly heavy breathing, the only other sounds in the room were the occasional sounds of cars passing by outside the window.

Schimerling's tense heart finally calmed down.

Bathed in the lamplight, her deep gaze was fixed undisguisedly on her sister's sleeping face.

She had heard Fang Tian and the others say that the rich and powerful people in the entertainment industry love to sexually harass female celebrities, and even quite a few male celebrities do it.

Having experienced this, she truly understood that her sister could not ultimately avoid encountering such sordid things...

After a long silence, she finally got up and went to the bathroom to get a towel. She washed it with hot water and then gently and meticulously wiped her sister's cheeks, forehead, neck, and body, just like when she herself was injured and her sister took care of her.

This year, my sister is graduating. Although she has already acted in a few film and television works, they are all minor roles, and her future direction and plans are still uncertain.

It's understandable that she goes to those social events and drinks to get more acting opportunities.

Having seen many similar entertainment news stories online over the past two years, I understand her situation perfectly well.

The current Shu Xiangyu is not as naive and innocent as when we first met.

After four years of university life, coupled with the coldness and warmth of human relationships in society, she became increasingly thoughtful.

She was naturally beautiful and outstanding, and many people secretly coveted her beauty, like that old pervert tonight. She still wanted to beat him up just thinking about him.

There are countless other sordid stories her older sister didn't tell, stories she kept to herself...

After wiping her sister clean, she stood quietly to the side and let out a long sigh of relief.

Looking at her sleeping sister, she was filled with sorrow. In the face of this vast world, she, an ordinary person, was always too insignificant, a drop in the ocean, not worth mentioning. How could she help her sister and protect her from those bad things?

She then washed the kettle, poured in mineral water, and tried to boil some hot water.

She was going to the bathroom to take a quick shower; she had sweated a lot that night and felt very uncomfortable.

Standing in front of the washbasin, Xi Molin looked at herself in the mirror. She used to be dull and inflexible, and now she looked extremely ordinary. Compared with her sister's talent and beauty, she was far inferior.

She gave a bitter smile. Every time she saw her sister, too many fantasies would arise in her heart, and now they were piling up, and she didn't know how long she could keep them hidden...

After washing up, she poured a cup of hot water and let it cool to a suitable temperature before picking up her sister and gently feeding her a few sips.

As the effects of the alcohol wore off, Shu Xiangyu groggily opened her eyes. Looking at the familiar person in front of her, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

Schimerlin lowered his eyes to meet her gaze, and his heart felt as if it were suspended in mid-air, floating aimlessly.

"Wood, is that you...?"

The whispered calls were like heavenly music.

"Yes, it's me. Sleep peacefully, I'm here with you..."

Schimerlin put down his water glass, helped her lie down, and tucked her in.

Shu Xiangyu closed his eyes and fell asleep peacefully.

Schimerlin locked the door, turned off the light, took off his clothes, lifted the blanket, and quietly lay down next to his sister.

As expected, it wasn't long before the person next to her turned over and hugged her.

In the darkness, she turned her head and her nose touched Shu Xiangyu's. Their breaths were filled with the smell of alcohol, but it wasn't unpleasant.

She quickly shifted slightly to avoid touching her, and once again let out a suppressed breath.

Bathed in the dim light streaming in from outside, she could clearly see the fair and beautiful face before her. Her heartbeat, which was racing uncontrollably, traveled through her chest and reached her ears, which she could hear very clearly.

She quickly closed her eyes, forcing herself to calm down. She couldn't let herself fall into baseless fantasies any longer, as it would only make her feel more and more unbearable when facing her sister.

After working late into the night and not getting much rest during the day, sleepiness gradually crept in. With her older sister by her side, she felt incredibly safe and sound, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep…

Around nine o'clock in the morning, during the morning rush hour, the roads outside were already congested, and the sounds of birds chirping and pedestrians talking could be heard from time to time.

Shu Xiangyu woke up from her hazy sleep, and the first thing she saw was a handsome face sleeping peacefully.

She reached out from under the covers and gently stroked her unkempt, dark eyebrows, a slight smile appearing on her face.

Silly Wood really has changed. Her nose has become more straight, and her cheeks have become more defined. She is no longer as soft as I imagined, but instead has a unique feminine air about her. Perhaps it is because she has been practicing martial arts that she has become resolute and brave, which made her who was once soft and boneless.

After calming down a bit, she carefully got out of bed, put on the hotel slippers, went into the bathroom, turned on the light, closed the door, and prepared to wash off the unpleasant smell of alcohol.

The sound of running water woke Xi Molin. She opened her eyes and, not seeing her sister beside her, sat up abruptly. Only when she saw the bathroom light on and heard the pattering of water did she feel relieved.

She rubbed her eyes, picked up her phone to check the time, then got dressed and boiled some water with bottled water.

Shu Xiangyu came out after washing her hair, and saw Momo sitting at the foot of the bed, picking at her fingers.

"wood…"

Xi Molin looked up at her, his eyes brightening slightly, and the corners of his mouth turned up: "Sister..."

"You go wash up too, I'll dry my hair first."

"Okay...right, the hairdryer is here."

Schimerlin stood up, took out a hairdryer from the drawer beforehand, and handed it to her.

After settling in and checking out of their room, the two found a breakfast shop nearby and each ordered two servings of congee and fried dough sticks.

Until they finished breakfast, none of them mentioned what had happened the night before.

Back in her school dormitory, Shu Xiangyu, who had been behaving normally, seemed to deflate as she sat on a chair under her bed, her head down, her mood particularly low.

"Last night, I almost got... killed by someone..."

She couldn't bring herself to say the last two words; she couldn't remember how she was quietly taken back to the hotel.

All I remember is being held in Yuan Tai's arms while I was in a daze, completely powerless to resist, and he quickly took me away.

She was torn between not letting others take advantage of her and thinking that without making sacrifices, how could she possibly get the role she wanted, and then gain more opportunities to become a famous star?

These have long been unwritten rules in their circle.

Schimerlin stood opposite her, his face grim and silent, unsure of what to say.

Shu Xiangyu looked up at her, the once-bright light in her eyes gone. She sneered self-deprecatingly, "Woodblock, do you know that I didn't actually intend to resist last night? If you couldn't find me, maybe I would have given in. How ridiculous..."

Schimerlin's gaze deepened as he met hers, becoming increasingly incredulous.

Shu Xiangyu lowered his head again, remained silent for a long time, and then sighed, "In the past few years, I have auditioned for many film crews. Almost everyone has hinted to me that as long as I am willing to offer myself, I can get a role, no matter how big or small, no matter how many roles I play. At least I can become a familiar face, and slowly more directors and producers will notice me. After all, I am quite good-looking. If I am lucky enough to be promoted by a famous director, my path to fame will be even faster."

“But I disdained all of that. I always felt that someone would recognize my strengths and give me a chance… Later, I stumbled and struggled on various film sets, being rejected, ridiculed, and given the cold shoulder without backing down… I knew how to resolve these problems, but I thought that I could succeed with my abilities. Seeing my classmates being signed by good agencies and starting their acting careers, I finally realized that there is no fairness in this world, only interests are eternal. If I can’t go all out, I can’t succeed, let alone have the chance to become an outstanding actor.”

"So, when Yuan Tai gestured to me last night, after much hesitation and internal struggle, I ultimately decided to go with him willingly..."

With tears in her eyes, she recounted a secret she had kept hidden for a long time, dissecting her most vulnerable self to her closest friend, Momo. Perhaps she wanted to feel better by talking about it, or perhaps it was just a simple venting.

However, this fact was indeed beyond Schimerlin's expectations.

She always thought her older sister was different from others. She was so beautiful and excellent in every way, so she would have a much easier time getting performance opportunities than others.

But after all this, it turns out she had been thinking too simply and too naively.

Being in the chaotic entertainment industry, it's not surprising to encounter all sorts of people and events. What happened last night is a perfect example. Stars, far removed from ordinary life, are surrounded by handsome men, beautiful women, and wealthy people, making them far more tempted than in ordinary environments.

She knew that her sister longed for success and wanted to make some achievements in the entertainment industry.

Everyone wants to reach the top with a clean conscience, but they don't know that the road ahead is full of hungry wolves and thorns.

To truly control everything, one must be the one with the power to speak. When one is still unknown, the only choice one has is whether to be eaten willingly or passively.

She silently endured these grievances, never bringing her bad mood home or letting her family know anything about it.

Because she understood that, given her parents' personalities, if they knew their most beloved daughter had suffered so much, they would probably have forced her to go home and change careers long ago.

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