After exchanging phone numbers and addresses, the man was still reluctant to let go of Xiao Yue’s hand.
“I deeply understand your concern for your father. I will personally visit him on another day. However, remember to come and sign the contract. Oh no, I’ll bring it with me next time.”
The man’s eyes were glistening with excitement. After repeatedly instructing her, he bounced away like a child.
“How about it, Superstar Xiao? The tables have turned. I knew you could do it.”
Ren Yuanhao, imitating the man, extended his right hand to her, while his other hand remained clasped with Shen Yunshu’s.
“It’s all thanks to you,” Xiao Yue replied with a soft smile. Whether it was because her mood had improved or because she had become more enlightened after facing life and death, Ren Yuanhao suddenly felt that the woman before him was radiant and exceptionally graceful.
“No, no, no, this is an opportunity brought to you by your kindness. Alright, to celebrate you landing the new script and securing the lead role, we should definitely go out and feast.”
As soon as Ren Yuanhao finished speaking, Yue Ran suddenly knelt down, tightly clutching Xiao Yue’s leg. With a dejected face, like a beaten dog, he cried, “Xiao Yue, considering our two years together, can you see if there’s any role for me in this drama? I’m not picky, as long as it’s not a nameless extra! Good sister, I beg you.”
“Let go, I truly regret not seeing your true colors until today. Let go of me immediately, or I’ll have to call the police.” DAFENG NOVEL NETWORK
They say women can be more resolute than men when they are determined, and Ren Yuanhao found this to be absolutely true.
Yue Ran, having tried to gain an advantage and ended up losing everything, could only watch as the two women and Ren Yuanhao got into the Ferrari Enzo and sped towards the cross-sea bridge.
“Didn’t you say we were going out for a feast? Why are we coming to a place like this?”
The salty sea breeze blew, alleviating the sweltering heat. On the beach below the cross-sea bridge, the lights twinkled like stars, with people everywhere enjoying the cool air and barbecuing.
“Who says a feast has to be at a fancy place? I like this down-to-earth atmosphere. The squid sprinkled with cumin, seafood porridge, roasted sweet potatoes – these are the true delicacies of life. I’m afraid it’s a bit of a compromise for you, Superstar.”
Ren Yuanhao parked the car in a inconspicuous spot, and Xiao Yue helped Shen Yunshu out.
After walking only a few steps, they saw three familiar figures at a luxurious food truck stall, eating heartily and gracefully, attracting a crowd of admirers.
“Ah, men.” Ren Yuanhao sighed and led the two women directly to a seat in front of the food truck stall.
“Boss, give me 20 skewers of everything. Oh, no, 30 skewers. Hmm~ actually, just pack it all up. Does anyone have any objections?”
Just by the voice, they knew it was the mischievous and gluttonous Yang Lingxue.
“Lingxue jie, we can’t possibly eat this much. How about…”
“What do you mean can’t eat? Anyway, that unfaithful and thoughtless Ren Yuanhao is paying, and if we don’t eat our fill, I won’t be able to vent my anger.”
Yang Lingxue shoved a large pile of food into Ye Lan and Shen Lan Ni’s hands beside her. Satisfied, she finally turned around. But as soon as she did, she saw Ren Yuanhao reappear with the two women at the table they had reserved.
“Hi, good evening, ladies.”
“Tsk tsk, you’ve picked up two more women in the blink of an eye. I really want to smash your head full of peach blossoms.”
Yang Lingxue’s pouting expression only fueled Ren Yuanhao’s interest further. An unseen battle was about to begin.
“You can’t say that. After all, this is my profession. As a man who loves his work, I believe in giving it my all. That’s how I, Ren Yuanhao, have reached this point step by step. It hasn’t been easy, everyone.”
“Oh? Are you trying to argue with me today?” Yang Lingxue placed her hands on her hips, a hint of grease on the corners of her mouth, and even some black charcoal dust on her nose. It wasn’t unattractive; rather, it made her look playful and charming, exuding an elegant demeanor.
“How could I possibly? You, the esteemed eldest daughter of the Yang family, and me, a mere brute. How would I dare to argue with you?”
As Ren Yuanhao and Yang Lingxue were bantering, Shen Lan Ni’s gaze, like a sniper’s, locked onto Shen Yunshu. Her face instantly turned pale, and then she was overcome with joy. Taking three quick steps, she threw her arms around Shen Yunshu and trembled, “Yunshu? Is it really you? Let your sister get a good look at you!”
She gently lifted Shen Yunshu’s mask, and a face almost identical to her own appeared before everyone!
If Shen Yunshu’s face hadn’t been slightly thinner, it would have been impossible to tell them apart. It was like looking in a mirror!
However, Shen Lan Ni soon noticed something was amiss.
“My sister, she…”
“It’s said that a few months ago, she was rescued by Yue Ran by the sea. She suffered some kind of head injury and forgot everything except her own name,” Ren Yuanhao explained.
“No wonder. But it’s good that she’s back. Here, Yunshu, look carefully. I’m your sister, my name is Shen Lan Ni.”
Shen Lan Ni enunciated each word clearly, but Shen Yunshu remained unresponsive, chewing mechanically on seafood with movements as awkward as a wild animal chewing instinctively.
She gently and carefully lifted Shen Yunshu’s left arm. However, when she folded the sleeve outwards, her expression changed.
Where there should have been an identical swallow-shaped birthmark, the area on her left arm was completely bare!
How could a birthmark simply disappear without a trace?
Shen Lan Ni frowned and looked at her sister again, filled with suspicion.
“Strange, the birthmark is gone. What exactly has Yunshu gone through?”
Yang Lingxue, still munching on her food, saw the situation and muttered, “Perhaps your sister found this thing ugly and had some cosmetic work done. It’s fine. When her memory returns, you can ask her slowly. But Lan Ni jie, when did you ever mention you had a sister?”
When asked this question, a hint of sadness finally flickered across Shen Lan Ni’s face.
“That’s a long story, and it’s deeply connected to my deceased mother. Because it was too heavy a burden, I’ve kept it buried in my heart.”
“It must have been very difficult to hide such a big secret in your heart all this time.”
At this moment, Xiao Yue finally sighed. Ren Yuanhao then remembered to make introductions.
“Oh, right, this is the future superstar, Xiao Yue.”