The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

Xi Molin licked his lips, somewhat confused about what Sister Yu meant.

"Sister Yu..."

Yu Qingtong chuckled softly, easing the awkwardness: "I know you might not be able to accept it right now, but I genuinely like you. Are you free this afternoon? Can we meet and talk?"

Xi Molin quickly took off her gloves. Her mind was buzzing. The shock that Sister Yu had given her was too great. She had to find out the truth.

She picked up her phone, preparing to get up and talk to her in detail.

"Sister Yu, I..."

"You should be free, right?"

"available."

She spoke a little too quickly.

"I'll come find you at those two points."

After saying that, Yu Qingtong hung up the phone.

Schimerling wanted to call her again, but since they were going to meet that afternoon, it would be better to talk in person.

Holding her phone, she saw the previously relaxed and harmonious atmosphere turn into silence, and besides feeling deeply embarrassed, she was also clearly at a loss.

She was so flustered that she didn't dare to turn her head to look at her sister's expression.

Shu Xiangyu sat upright to the side, his eyes calm and his expression equally serene, as if he were unaffected.

"Old Tu, are you still going to eat?"

Ni Qing suddenly asked in a low voice.

Old Tu quickly understood what she meant: "Yes, I'm full, I'm full."

"Let's go out for a walk to digest our food first..."

They were very self-aware and knew they should leave at this moment.

After the two left the private room, Schimerlin felt even more uneasy, and the heavy, oppressive feeling of relative silence returned.

She placed her phone aside and began rubbing her hands vigorously under the table.

Despite the cool indoor air, her back was almost soaked with sweat, and she had no idea what to say to ease the oppressive atmosphere.

Shu Xiangyu reached out and picked up the oval glass containing purified water, took two small sips, and then slammed it back onto the table. If he had used any more force, the glass would have shattered.

Schimerling could clearly sense that she was on the verge of exploding with rage, but she held back.

She desperately wanted to escape, desperately wanted to know what Sister Yu really meant to her. Was it really as she said on the phone? That would be unbelievable.

"She likes you, do you like her?"

The calm and composed voice finally broke the silence.

Schimerling lowered his head, his throat feeling choked with something, unable to express his pain, his heart aching terribly.

Only two months had passed since she confessed her feelings to him, and she already thought that her heart could hold someone else. Perhaps in her eyes, her feelings were insignificant and not worth believing.

"Even if you don't like it, you can still train it, right?"

She looked up and gave a bitter smile.

"You're still a student, and more importantly, a member of the armed police. Can this kind of relationship be allowed...?"

Shu Xiangyu lowered his voice and questioned her.

Xi Molin gradually straightened his back, finally finding the courage to look at her. His face was serious, his eyes slightly red, his gaze unwavering, and his calm voice equally resolute: "I know it won't be allowed, but is it wrong to like someone? She hasn't infringed on anyone's interests or hurt anyone; she just simply wants to like someone... Sister Yu is a good person, and very strong. She deserves to be liked, and she deserves my help..."

She said she's fine, strong, and deserves to be loved…

Shu Xiangyu felt a lump in his throat, unable to swallow it. He turned his head away and refused to look at her. His usually indifferent expression turned helpless and indignant.

She didn't know what she was angry about; she had been inexplicably angry since last night, but she had suppressed it time and time again.

"If you're willing, I have nothing more to say..."

She got up to leave, afraid that if she continued talking to her, she might actually start arguing with her.

"sister…"

Schimerlin called out to her.

Shu Xiangyu stopped with his back to her.

"Thank you for treating me to barbecue today. You guys go ahead, I'll go home tomorrow to pack my bags and go back to school."

"Whatever you want..."

Shu Xiangyu didn't want to persuade her anymore. She left decisively, leaving Xi Molin sitting alone in her seat.

The private room fell silent. She remained in her original position, staring blankly into space.

Tears streamed down her face, and the distance between them would eventually grow further and further apart. Even without Sister Yu, there would have been other reasons.

Ni Qing and Lao Tu were sitting in the waiting area at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant when they saw Shu Xiangyu come out with a stern face, so they immediately went over to him.

But they couldn't find Ximerlin, so the two didn't ask any further questions.

The three of them got into the car, and Lao Tu started the engine.

"and many more…"

Shu Xiangyu suddenly spoke.

Old Tu had no choice but to turn on the air conditioner and wait quietly.

Yunqing Manor.

Yu Qingtong has already presented the facts to Mei Xiaofei.

Despite her shrewdness, she still didn't believe what she said.

"Your disbelief means nothing to me; I just need to live my life with her..."

Yu Qingtong forcefully shook off her hand.

"Go live your lives... Hmph, Yu Qingtong, do you think I'm a three-year-old? How old is Xi Molin? And how old are you? Don't you think your excuse is too far-fetched? You came up with this kind of scam just to make me give up."

Mei Xiaofei approached again, a fierce glint in his eyes.

"So what if she's young? She visits my mom, chats with her, plays music for her, and cheers her up. She accompanies me to the hospital to see my brother. She's kind, good-natured, and has never looked down on me. She always helps me with my requests, works part-time with me, drinks and talks with me. Shouldn't I like someone like that...?"

Yu Qingtong has no one she can trust now except Merlin.

After hearing her words, Mei Xiaofei's fierce look was instantly replaced by panic. She saw the determination in her eyes; she was afraid.

"Tongtong, I can do these things too. I'll do even better than her in the future..."

Yu Qingtong met her gaze stubbornly: "Thank you, but I don't need it anymore. With her here, even if we're poor or it's tough, it's all worth it."

She turned and left, but Mei Xiaofei tried to stop her.

Her outstretched hand hung in mid-air; she couldn't hold back her heart that wanted to leave.

She quickly caught up with her and led her to the parking lot.

"I send you."

Yu Qingtong tried to shake her off: "No need, I can walk by myself."

"I told you, I'd give it to you..."

Mei Xiaofei gripped her wrist tightly, stubbornly insisting on her own opinion and refusing to allow her to refuse.

Yu Qingtong knew her temper well and was afraid that if she angered her again, she would really go crazy, so she obediently went with her.

The two got into the car. Mei Xiaofei, with a gloomy expression, revved the engine and sped towards the city.

"where to?"

"Jin'an Wetland".

She has already messaged Merlin.

The two did not exchange another word throughout the entire conversation.

Schimerlin finished off the remaining steaks on the table at the Texas barbecue restaurant before heading to the location sent by Sister Yu.

She hailed a taxi on the roadside, and as soon as the car drove away, Shu Xiangyu told Lao Tu to follow behind.