Chapter 499: Chapter 499
In the end, she never got through the trials that life had given her.
Not long after she went to find her own life away from the one she knew, she still chose to return to the city where Cheng Youyou and Zhao Mingan were.
To her, Cheng Youyou and Zhao Mingan were both her family.
Yet in this vast world, even as her soul returned to her homeland, there was no place that could accommodate her spirit.
Zhao Mingan and Cheng Youyou were engaged, and amidst this twisted and sunless relationship, she chose suicide to fulfill herself.
Her life from childhood had been too bitter, so bitter that she couldn’t continue to endure it any longer.
The story of three people ended with the fall of one, and Cheng Youyou ultimately chose to split with Zhao Mingan.
She couldn’t go on with Zhao Mingan.
The ten years Lin Shuang spent together with her, they had already integrated into each other’s blood and bones.
As if she took her along in her death.
Zhao Mingan died of illness.
The slim rope is prone to breaking at its weakest.
It seemed that none of them could struggle out of their original lives.
Perhaps this was the ending that had long been predetermined for them.
Cheng Youyou walked alone on the same path that Lin Shuang once trod.
Death cannot separate us.
Cheng Youyou chose to live as Lin Shuang did.
She added a stroke of bold ink to the final Chapter of the story.
She was the light in her own sunless sky.
Her death took away her other persona.
The place for her aspirations was gone.
All that remained of her soul was an empty shell.
The days of being a walking corpse were too hard to bear.
The light is far, far away.
Henceforth, without Cheng Youyou in this world, only Lin Shuang continued through one summer after another.
Another Youyou for the twin, and Shuang is a double of two Youyous.
The deepest love is, after your death, living as you did.
Thus, Cheng Youyou and Lin Shuang will live on forever.
I am me, and I am you.
Qiao Xi was immersed in the role for a long time and couldn’t step out of the character.
Shen Dang came to Jiang City a few days before the filming wrapped up to accompany her.
With Shen Dang there, Qiao Xi slowly emerged from that deathly atmosphere.
At the sunny end of September, Twin Sisters officially completed filming.
The day after the wrap party, Qiao Xi and Shen returned to Hai City.
After returning to Hai City, Qiao Xi didn’t get to rest either.
She had several offline events to attend.
Afterward, she visited the filming site to support Nan Zhi.
Nan Zhi had been filming on set for several months.
She hardly had any rest, rushing from this film set to the next, from auditions to filming, and then auditions again.
She played only supporting roles.
Yet Nan Zhi never complained of the hardship.
Wang Li even said to Qiao Xi, "Nan Zhi is even more driven than you were. She’s not as laid back as you used to be; these past few months she’s grown at an astonishing pace. I’m considering whether to start getting her lead or supporting actress roles."
"If you think it’s possible, then it is."
Of course, Wang Li understood Nan Zhi’s situation better than she did.
A few years ago, Wang Li had brought up Yan Fanghua, and a few years later, he promoted Qiao Xi, the Movie Queen. He had plenty of resources at his disposal.
Those who couldn’t hire Qiao Xi for a film turned their attention to Nan Zhi.
Moreover, Nan Zhi’s abilities were not lacking.
The first movie Nan Zhi filmed after her ban had already been released.
Although her role was not large, she still left a profound impression on the audience.
The brief glimpses the camera gave her amazed the viewers, and many asked who that young lady was after the film ended.
Some pointed them toward Nan Zhi from Qiao Xi’s studio.
That’s when the audience discovered the gem that was Nan Zhi.
Her appeal among the general public was very high. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NovᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet
Wang Li took the opportunity to mention, "There are also many scripts looking for you..."
Qiao Xi had done a romance variety show and a movie this year, plus she won Movie Queen, along with several top-brand endorsements and maintaining her collaboration with LArtisan.
Qiao Xi felt that her workload for this year was about right.
So she lazily said, "I’m planning to take a break for a while."
Now that Nan Zhi was gradually becoming popular, she could start planning other things.
"That’s good," Wang Li said. "You’ve worked hard these past few years."
"You’ve worked hard too."
Wang Li chuckled, "Don’t say it like that, it sounds like we’re about to go our separate ways. I won’t talk now; I still have things to do."
Qiao Xi also smiled, "Okay."
Just as Qiao Xi put away her phone, her hand was caught by Shen Dang.
He held her hand with both of his.
Qiao Xi’s gaze first landed on their hands before moving up to his face, "What’s the matter?"
"Don’t worry about other people."
His eyes were especially deep, but his eyelids drooped, conveying a sense of sadness.
At times almost pleading.
Boss Shen, once so proud and refined before her, had now learned to show weakness and appeal for sympathy.
Qiao Xi withdrew her hand from his grasp, "Aren’t I already accompanying you now?"
His jaw was taut, signaling his displeasure, "You were still talking on the phone for so long."
Qiao Xi couldn’t help but laugh and cry, "I’ll accompany you for the rest of the time."
The ring of a phone suddenly interrupted them.
Su Tutu was on the line.
As soon as Qiao Xi answered, Su Tutu’s voice came through, "Sister, have you forgotten about your girlfriends now that you have a man? You promised to come see me and Baobao after returning to Hai City, and you still haven’t."
Qiao Xi glanced at Shen Dang.
Shen Dang raised an eyebrow.
Qiao Xi spoke to the person on the other end of the phone, "I’ve been busy with work these past few days."
"Then come see me today if you’re done being busy. I’m bored to death staying at home," Su Tutu’s languid voice transmitted.
Her belly wasn’t even showing yet, and Sheng Chao acted as if preparing for battle. In affairs concerning Su Tutu, his former calmness and composure vanished, treating her like a delicate treasure.
Afraid it might break if held in the hand; afraid it might melt if held in the mouth.
If Su Tutu wanted to go out, he insisted on following, and if he was busy, he arranged for someone trustworthy to be with her before feeling reassured.
If he had the time, he would stare at Su Tutu, never straying too far.
She was only seven weeks into her pregnancy and he was already acting ; there was no telling what he would do as time went on.
"If you were still living in Four Seasons Cloud Top, I would have just come to find you already. Who knew that Boss Shen would whisk you off to such a remote place? You were the one who said we should move to Four Seasons Cloud Top, and then you moved out first. It’s a good thing Sheng Chao and I didn’t act on it, tsk, a woman’s mouth, a liar’s ghost!"
Su Tutu rambled nonstop, her mouth busy munching on the grapes Sheng Chao was feeding her.
She really did resemble a queen at that moment.
Cough, indeed, she had been inconsiderate, haha.
But neither had Qiao Xi expected this.
Qiao Xi awkwardly said, "I still occasionally stay at Four Seasons Cloud Top."
"When will you come see me then?"
Su Tutu only cared about this question now.
"It might not work for the next couple of days, Shen Dang and I have to go to the hospital, Grandpa is hospitalized."
"Ah?" Su Tutu was slightly shocked, "Is it serious?"