She first takes a taxi to the subway station. The area around Lujiazui is too congested during rush hour, so she has to take several subway transfers to get there as quickly as possible.

At the same time, she dialed the number she had texted, but the call could not be connected.

The person who sent her the text message must have known about her relationship with her sister beforehand, and also had her phone number. Besides Ni Qing, the only other person willing to help her is Yu Qingtong.

Instead of dialing her original number, she texted her: Thank you for your kindness, I'm on my way.

Wearing her training uniform, Ximerlin attracted the attention of many pedestrians on the subway. After several transfers, she finally arrived at the Fanyu International Hotel.

As dusk settles, Lujiazui, as the financial hub of the city and even the country, is ablaze with dazzling neon lights.

This area is truly a place where every inch of land is incredibly valuable.

Only when placed in this place does one truly realize how insignificant one is, a mere grain of sand in the vast ocean, as fleeting as passing clouds.

Schimerling had no interest in experiencing the prosperity here; he quickly ran towards his destination following the navigation.

But before she arrived, Ni Qing called.

She answered the phone immediately, panting, "Hello, Sister Ni Qing..."

Merlin, is something the matter?

She was clearly lowering her voice and not daring to speak normally.

Where is my sister now?

Ni Qing assumed she was still at school training, so she casually replied, "Your sister is in Beijing for an event and it's not convenient for her to answer the phone."

"really?"

"Of course, you should know how popular your sister is right now, and she has a lot of business activities."

Schimerlin knew she wouldn't tell her the truth, and she didn't intend to ask her any further.

"Okay, then please tell my sister that I'm on vacation now, and ask her to call me back when she has time."

"Okay, I'll hang up first."

"Um"

After hanging up the phone, Xi Molin clenched his fists, his dark eyes becoming even more profound, with a hint of coldness and ruthlessness surfacing in them.

She walked quickly towards the hotel while dialing Mei Xiaofei's number.

This time, someone finally answered the phone.

"Hey…"

The voice remained cold and clear.

"Sorry for disturbing you."

"What's up…"

"I want to see my sister."

Schimerlin's voice was stiff and firm.

"If you want to see her, go find her yourself. Why are you coming to me?"

"You know why... I can't contact her now."

"This was her own choice, it has nothing to do with me, and there's nothing you can do about it if you come looking for me."

“Tell me what you want, I just want her.”

When Shimmering arrived, she had already guessed her sister's intentions, but she would not allow it.

"Child, what do you have that we should want from you now?"

"I have nothing but my life. You can take it if you want."

Mei Xiaofei chuckled lightly: "Your life is worthless, and I don't want it..."

"Please... I don't want her to become the kind of person she hates."

Schimerlin pleaded with her in a low voice, despite his own selfish motives.

"I can let you see her, but whether she's willing to go with you, I can't guarantee that..."

"Okay... what are the conditions?"

Although the child was a bit stubborn, Mei Xiaofei quite liked her straightforwardness and honesty: "Keep her for now, I'll contact you if I need her in the future."

"Thanks…"

"Wait at the entrance of the Lujiazui Fanyu Hotel, and I will send someone to take you up."

"I've already arrived."

"Looks like someone tipped you off beforehand this time..."

Mei Xiaofei's tone grew cold, and the phone call was immediately disconnected.

Ximerlin arrived at an even more luxurious international hotel than last time. There were receptionists guarding the entrance as well. She waited for the people sent by Mei Xiaofei in an inconspicuous place.

She also quickly sent a message to Yu Qingtong, warning her that Mei Xiaofei might discover that it was she who told her the news.

What should I do if I really cause her trouble because of this?

She was worried that her sister wouldn't go with her if she saw her, and she was also concerned about what punishment Yu Qingtong would receive.

However, compared to her previous helplessness when she went to rescue her sister, she is now much more mature and calm.

When facing an opponent far stronger than oneself, one should not only resort to force but also use strategy to outmaneuver them.

After waiting for more than twenty minutes, Ni Qing came out of the hotel wearing a baseball cap.

Schimerlin recognized her at a glance.

She jogged up to her, her face unusually somber.

"Sister Ni Qing..."

Ni Qing seemed somewhat embarrassed and guilty upon seeing her. She lowered her head, pressed down on her hat, and said in a low voice, "Come in with me."

Schimerlin followed her into the hotel.

The first thing you see is a huge and dazzling crystal chandelier, which makes it look extremely magnificent and luxurious.

Everything was spotless, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

The phrases "debauchery," "lavish spending," and "sensual pleasures" only truly take on meaning when one is in such places.

Once inside the elevator, Ni Qing swiped her card and pressed the floor button, raising her head as if unafraid of the paparazzi following and taking pictures.

"Wait outside the banquet hall for a while. If Xiang Yu is willing to come out to see you, she will. If she is not, then leave. Do you understand?"

"Isn't my sister already a viral sensation online? Why does she still have to deal with those rich people herself..."

Schimerling asked her directly.

Ni Qing sighed, "You're thinking too simply. Becoming famous only means you have more opportunities, but it doesn't mean you can control your own future. In the entertainment industry, male and female stars who want to go far and get the best resources all need powerful backers and capital. Otherwise, they can only wait for their fleeting fame to fade away and disappear without a trace..."

She revealed the cruelest side of the entertainment industry: becoming famous may only mean having potential, but finding a long-term backer will ensure that one continues to have more resources at their disposal.

This is a rule that many celebrities are tacitly aware of: you have to give to receive. What the wealthy value is that unique beauty and figure.

Schimerlin understood the meaning behind her words perfectly well. She often followed various scandals and reports in the entertainment industry and was very familiar with these issues.

But she didn't want her sister to become one of them; she hoped her sister would always keep her original aspirations unchanged.

"Aren't you all afraid I'll ruin her chance...?"

Ni Qing did not answer; she believed that her sister could understand what she meant.

The elevator finally reached the 88th floor.

The highest floor Schimerling ever visited in his life.

Stepping out of the elevator, the spacious corridor is covered with clean and elegant carpets, with soft lighting extending outwards, and closed doors on both sides of the corridor.

This was a world she had never experienced before.

"Go wait for me over there, I'll go tell Xiang Yu..."

Ni Qing pointed to the emergency exit not far from the elevator; behind that door should be the stairwell.

After saying that, she walked in the opposite direction until she turned the corner, at which point Shimmerling reluctantly walked to the emergency exit to wait.

She was both nervous and anxious, wondering how her sister would react when she found out she was here.

Will they blame her for acting on her own initiative? What if she disrupts her plans...?

Thinking of this, I felt extremely annoyed.

She took out her phone; her roommates were all posting pictures of themselves boarding trains, looking forward to reuniting with their families, but she had no interest in paying attention to any of it.

Time ticked by, and the wait was so long and agonizing.

There was not a sound in the surroundings.

She leaned against the wall, head bowed, imagining that the person she would have to deal with this time might be even more difficult than last time.

I've read many reports that wealthy people love to use the so-called "star career" to lure aspiring stars into seeing them as their idols.

It's not just about being a powerful backer; it's more about fulfilling all their demands when needed and not allowing any abnormal behavior when not needed.

Behind the scenes, many female celebrities have used various means to climb the social ladder, marrying into wealthy families and becoming their wives…

As he was deep in thought, a faint figure suddenly appeared on the ground.

She quickly turned her head and saw that her sister was wearing a light blue silk cheongsam with exquisite embroidery.

With her hair styled in a low bun and her light makeup, she looked exceptionally graceful, charming, and exuded the allure of a mature woman.

Her eyes widened slightly, almost stunned, but she didn't notice Shu Xiangyu's cold gaze.

She was led through the emergency exit and into the dimly lit stairwell.

Only then did she realize that her sister's expression was off, and that she smelled strongly of alcohol.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing here?"

Shu Xiangyu lowered his voice, which was full of reproach.

Schimmelin, feeling uneasy, lowered his head and replied in a low voice, "I... I was afraid you'd be bullied again, so..."

"Do you know how important today is to me?"

Shu Xiangyu ignored her completely, and her tone became increasingly subdued.

"Sorry…"

Schimerling was filled with remorse.

"Alright, you can go home for now. I'll talk to you again when I have time..."

Shu Xiangyu suppressed his urgency and anxiety, and turned to leave.

Schimerlin quickly grabbed her wrist, his expression urgent: "I won't go back. I'll wait for you here, until you come out safely..."

Shu Xiangyu was in a hurry to leave, but her wrist was held so tightly that she couldn't break free: "I'm not in any danger this time, you don't need to worry about me."

"No, what if those people try to coerce or bribe you or do something else... Anyway, I'm going to protect you."

Seeing her so stubborn, Shu Xiangyu's last bit of patience ran out.

"Don't you understand what I'm saying... If I lose this opportunity, it means I'll lose all hope of winning the award... Schimerlin, can you stop being so childish and let go of my hand?"

Shu Xiangyu's cold and indignant voice was like a bucket of ice water poured over her from head to toe, extinguishing not only Xi Molin's fervent heart but also all her expectations.

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