The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.
Chapter 55 Waiting
Arriving in Haishi by train again, she still felt out of place in such an international metropolis. Fortunately, her sister was there, which gave her some peace of mind.
Shu Xiangyu has been busy with work in Beijing these past few days and couldn't make it back, so she asked her friend Guan Yue to pick her up in advance.
She sent them their phone numbers and photos yesterday so they could contact her later.
After agreeing on a meeting place with Guan Yue, Xi Molin quickly walked towards the parking lot, dragging his suitcase.
Guan Yue, having received Xiang Yu's instructions, set an alarm clock in case she forgot while she was busy.
As a result, we encountered a traffic jam on the way here. We were supposed to arrive at 10 o'clock, but we were stuck in traffic until 10:40.
She had just parked her car when she strode toward the parking lot entrance.
In the distance, she saw a young girl who looked like a student standing next to the sign. She jogged over and called out to Momo without any hesitation.
Hearing someone call her, Schimerlin immediately looked up and saw a sexy, curvaceous, and beautiful woman walking towards her.
"Hello, I'm Guan Yue, a good friend of Xiang Yu. You must be Momo..."
Guan Yue's warm and pleasant voice, along with her enthusiastic smile, eased her initial nervousness considerably.
"Hello... Thank you for your help this time."
Shermerling could have taken a ride there herself, but her sister was worried that she might get lost in the city, so she asked a friend to come, just like last time.
"Don't mention it, let's go."
Guan Yue picked up the person and drove to Xiang Yu's house. At the same time, she called her back to avoid Xiang Yu constantly asking about her sister, fearing that she might have lost her.
As she drove, she would occasionally glance through the rearview mirror at the little girl sitting properly in the back seat.
Xiang Yu used to talk about her younger sister to her friends, saying that she was silly and simple-minded, and would do whatever she was asked to do without any complaints. She was sincere and kind, and knew nothing about the treachery and cunning in society. She was particularly worried that her sister would be deceived in the future.
Perhaps every older sister worries that her innocent and adorable younger sister might be deceived or bullied.
"Mo Mo, it's almost noon. Shall we go have lunch first, and then take you back to Xiang Yu's house?"
"can."
Guan Yue noticed that she was a little shy, and guessed that she wasn't good with words.
"Do you have any taboos?"
Schimerling replied in a low voice, "No."
"Is there anything you like to eat?"
"I'm not a picky eater, I can eat anything."
"Then I'll take you to try the signature dish of a time-honored restaurant..."
As Guan Yue spoke, she changed the direction of the car.
Before long, they arrived at a Hunan restaurant. The waiter led them into a private room, where they sat facing each other and quickly ordered their food.
Guan Yue then calmed down and carefully looked at Xi Molin's appearance.
She and Xiang Yu seemed like sisters with completely different styles. One was ordinary and quiet, while the other was too dazzling. As for why they had different surnames, Xiang Yu had never said anything specific. It was possible that they were half-sisters and took their fathers' surnames separately.
"I heard you graduated from high school this year. How did the college entrance exam go? Which university are you planning to apply to?"
Guan Yue asked her familiarly.
Xi Molin sipped his tea and said, "I applied to the Shanghai Armed Police Engineering Academy."
Guan Yue was slightly surprised: "Armed Police?"
"Yes, I want to become an armed police officer."
"That's good, but it will be very hard work."
Schimerlin's gaze was calm and composed: "I'm not afraid."
Seeing her so confident and certain, Guan Yue, who was always good at judging people, felt that Xiang Yu was usually overthinking things.
The girl wasn't as naive as she was described; she was clearly very opinionated. After all, someone who could get into the Armed Police Academy couldn't be that weak.
The dishes were served quickly: two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and a soup. All the dishes were on the spicy side, but Guan Yue had asked Momo if she could handle spicy food before ordering.
The two chatted from time to time, and when the topic turned to Shu Xiangyu, Xi Molin suddenly became more talkative.
"Sister Guan Yue, do you know that my sister has someone she likes now?"
Although my sister had previously stated that she was focusing on her career and wouldn't consider romantic relationships for the time being, that didn't stop others from pursuing and liking her.
Guan Yue raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening: "What, didn't your sister tell you about these things..."
A bad feeling welled up inside him, and Xi Molin's expression instantly turned serious. He held his chopsticks still and shook his head, replying, "No..."
Guan Yue put down her chopsticks, gulped down several mouthfuls of tea, trying to suppress the intensely spicy taste in her mouth: "You really want to know?"
"think…"
Schimerling answered without the slightest hesitation.
"Alright, but I'll just chat for a bit. Don't tell Xiang Yu."
"Yes, I will keep my mouth shut."
The spiciness in Guan Yue's mouth gradually subsided. She cleared her throat and began to tell what she knew about the inside story.
"I teach yoga to Xiang Yu, so I'm not in the entertainment industry and don't know much about it. However, I've known her for several years and know that her excellence and beauty attract many wealthy men. Fortunately, Xiang Yu is a very principled and persevering person, especially resistant to the temptation of money and gifts. At least in the years I've known her, I've never seen her accept gifts from anyone, let alone get into anyone's car. Compared to many self-proclaimed beautiful girls, she's really quite good. From what I know of her, besides valuing her acting career, she also values the level of commitment she makes to relationships. In the fame and fortune of the entertainment industry, it's impossible to get good resources without investing something. It depends on what qualities the other person values in you and how much you can give. I believe Xiang Yu understands this very well. Maintaining a clean reputation is important, but for a celebrity, true love can only be portrayed on television..."
After her analysis of her sister's current situation, Ximerlin, though seemingly understanding, was not stupid. She knew that this was a thorny path, and if she wasn't careful, she would fall into an abyss of no return.
"Can't your sister's company take those risks for her?"
She thought that as long as she signed with the company, she wouldn't encounter the same thing again, and at least her sister would no longer be bullied. Now it seems that she had oversimplified things; reality is only more cruel and cold-blooded.
Guan Yue smiled bitterly: "Silly girl, you think too highly of those agencies. They are ruthless and heartless. If you have value, you may have more choices and more funding options. But if you don't have popularity or good works, you will be squeezed out by the endless stream of newcomers, lose your choices, lose the right to act, and even lose yourself. In the end, you will become someone who will stop at nothing to achieve your goals. Rather than being forced by others, it is more about whether you can resist temptation."
"Most of the men and women in the entertainment industry are handsome and beautiful. Who doesn't like good-looking people? Xiang Yu is currently in the rising stage of her career. Since she is unwilling to exchange her body for it, she will have to work several times harder than the average person. I hope you won't be angry with what I'm saying. What I'm saying is all true."
Shermerlin knew she was telling the truth, and more importantly, the reality her sister was facing. What her sister was going through might be even more serious, and what could she, so insignificant, do to help her…
"Can't you just keep acting forever?"
"Of course, it all depends on what kind of achievements Xiang Yu wants to make..."
She didn't make her words too explicit, after all, that was her sister. There were too many dirty things in the entertainment industry, and no one knew how far things would end up.
After dinner, Guan Yue escorted her back to the Blue River International apartment complex where Xiang Yu lived, and even personally walked her to her doorstep and gave her the key.
He gave a few words of advice, then turned and left with a flourish.
Schimerlin calmed his somewhat nervous mood before using his key to open the reddish-brown door, where sunlight streamed into the living room.
She dragged her luggage into the house, closed the door, changed into clean sandals in the entryway, and then relaxed to carefully look around.
The interior space is not large, the walls are milky white, and there are several beautiful oil paintings hanging on them. My sister once said that it was a two-bedroom apartment.
The kitchen is right next to the living room, and there seem to be two washing machines on the balcony with clothes hanging above them. The dark brown sofa in the living room looks spacious and comfortable.
On the light-colored wood-grained coffee table sat a vase with withered flowers and a wooden cushion; the LCD TV was even bigger than the one in Qizhou's home.
Next to the dining table, on the bar counter, there was a machine that looked like a water dispenser. In the glass cabinet below, there were also many bottles and jars containing various items.
The house was clean and tidy, and the warm and comfortable decor was the style my sister had always liked.
After passing through the dimly lit corridor, you arrive at the outside of two opposing bedrooms, where you can see the general layout of the rooms.
She thought her sister would let her sleep in a room by herself, but the smaller bedroom was filled with clutter on the bed.
The master bedroom bed has two pillows and two thin blankets. Next door is the bathroom, which has two sets of toiletries.
Her previously downcast mood instantly lifted, like sunshine after a rainstorm...
Schimerlin dragged his suitcase into the master bedroom.
The bedroom layout is equally simple and straightforward.
The light wood wardrobe doors look quite nice, and the bed is also wider than the one at Qizhou's home.
The cotton sheets, pillows, and blankets with daisies were neatly arranged without a single wrinkle, and under the early summer sun, the little flowers looked as if they were in full bloom.
She could tell that her sister had put a lot of thought into her arrival.
While organizing her clothes, she pulled out the notes her sister had sent her in advance, outlining various things she needed to know: "The wardrobe on the right side of the bedroom is all yours, and we've prepared brand new toiletries for you in the bathroom."
The hairdryer is in the top drawer of the bedside table on the left, with sanitary napkins underneath. If you're hungry, there's food and drinks in the refrigerator, and a microwave in the kitchen. Except for snacks, it's best to heat up everything before eating.
I want to watch TV. The remote is on the coffee table. The Wi-Fi password is the first letter of my name plus my birthday.
The washing machine is on the balcony, and the one above it is a dryer that can quickly dry clothes. The house has central air conditioning, so you can keep it at a comfortable temperature all the time, which will make you feel much more comfortable. Don't be reluctant to use it.
When you go out, remember the way back and the building number and floor number. The community is very large, so don't get lost.
There are large shopping malls, supermarkets and markets nearby, so you can wander around if you get bored. Just remember, don't believe in any free lunches; many of them are traps.
If you encounter any problems you can't solve, call the police immediately. Don't be afraid, and remember to contact me anytime. Finally, welcome! (with three hug emojis)
My sister is so thoughtful; she patiently explained everything about the family to her, afraid that she might not be able to adapt.
Schimerlin began packing his things, hanging his clothes in the closet one by one, and secretly placing the gift he had brought for her at the very back, waiting for the right opportunity to give it to her.
After finishing all that, she went to the living room and finally sat on the sofa she had longed for.
She often imagined her sister coming back from filming and sitting here to video chat with her. In her spare time, she could also watch the TV series she starred in. This feeling was slightly magical...
It wasn't until evening that her sister had time to video call her back.
"How's it going? Are you still used to it?"
Xi Molin changed into his pajamas and sat cross-legged on the sofa: "Hmm, I'm used to it. My sister's house has everything."
"That's good... I'll probably be back in about three more days. There's a drawer on the left side of the wardrobe in the bedroom with some cash in it. You can take it and buy whatever you want, or eat whatever you want."
"No, I have money."
Schimerling shook his head in refusal.
"No, you can keep your money. I saved that money specifically for you. Otherwise, I'll have Guan Yue buy it and send it to you directly, but I can't guarantee you'll like everything she buys."
Shu Xiangyu seemed to have anticipated that she would refuse, and immediately changed his strategy.
Schimerlin had no choice but to agree: "Well, I'll go buy it myself then."
"That's a good boy/girl."
"Sister, remember to eat on time when you're out. You look too thin..."
On the phone screen, the difference in their facial features became increasingly apparent. Her face was relatively small, making it hard to imagine how thin she was now.
"Yes, I know, don't worry."
But even though she knows it, she will never take any action.
The two chatted for a while longer before ending the video call.
Schimerling faced the complete silence, his heart filled with longing for his sister's return...
Over the next two days, Schimerlin familiarized himself with the surroundings.
She also bought some rice, flour, oil, and seasonings that she didn't have at home, as well as the meat and vegetables she wanted to eat. She still prefers to cook at home; it's cleaner, more economical, and the food tastes just as good.
Around 2 a.m. that night, Shimmering was fast asleep when the phone suddenly rang, startling her awake.
She picked up her phone without checking who was calling, and answered directly: "Hello..."
Hearing her sleepy voice, the other person couldn't help but smile: "Kid, I heard you graduated from high school..."
The cold voice seemed to finally pluck a string that had been taut in his heart.
Not hearing her reply, the other person continued, "Can you still recognize who I am?"
Schimerling was now fully awake, and she answered clearly, "Mei Xiaofei..."
"It's rare that you haven't forgotten me..."
"What's the matter with you?"
Schimerlin remained wary of her. Although she knew she was the owner of her sister's company, her intuition told her that this person was not to be trifled with.
"Since you still remember me, you must not have forgotten what you promised me, right?"
"No."
"That's good. I'll have someone pick you up tomorrow. There's something I need your help with..."
I won't do anything illegal.
Mei Xiaofei's smile deepened: "Don't worry, it's not illegal."
After hanging up the phone, Schimerlin tossed it aside, turned over, and felt a growing unease.
She had read about Mei Xiaofei online, as well as the company her sister worked for and the story of her brother Mei Qiteng. They were all famous and wealthy people, so why would they need someone like her, who was worthless and useless, to help them?
Unable to figure it out, she fell into a deep sleeplessness...
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