The atmosphere in the conference room is very low.
The employees of Leo Company were stunned and confused, and no one dared to speak.
Ou Chen glanced at Yin Xiamo in the corner and saw her sitting there in a daze, a little at a loss in her amber eyes. Her hands were clenched tightly together, but she was still trying to keep her composure.
He withdrew his gaze.
Said indifferently:
"Tell Ling Hao that who will be the spokesperson for Leo Cosmetics is decided after careful consideration by Leo Company. If he doesn't arrive within 20 minutes, this cooperation with him will be cancelled, and he will never be considered for advertising in any company under the Ou Group again."
The advertising manager was startled and wanted to say something, but when he saw Ou Chen's expression, he swallowed his words and nodded. After that, Ou Chen stood up, left his seat, and strode towards the door of the conference room. The advertising manager followed closely and could be vaguely heard in the corridor trying to persuade Ou Chen.
So only a few staff members from the publicity department, Yin Xiamo, and Zhen En were left in the meeting room. The staff members looked at each other, not knowing whether to leave or continue waiting. After a while, they began to whisper to each other, their eyes constantly cast towards Yin Xiamo.
Yin Xiamo sat quietly.
She seemed to be completely unaware of what was happening, concentrating on the advertising copy in front of her, and didn't seem to notice that Zhen En had left. Time passed by minute by minute, and half an hour had passed in the blink of an eye. Ling Hao didn't come, and Ou Chen and the advertising manager didn't return to the meeting room.
"I found out!" Zhen En ran back breathlessly, whispering, gritting her teeth, "That guy Ling Hao actually called and said that he cares a lot about the quality of the advertisement. If he works with female stars like Wei An or Yao Shuer, the quality of the advertisement should be guaranteed. But he said that Xia Mo, you are a newcomer and he is afraid that you will lower his status. Although the advertising fee is very high and makes him tempted, he is not willing to lower his status for the money."
Yin Xiamo's fingers froze on the paper.
Her eyes darkened.
His fingertips held the paper tightly.
"Damn it!" Zhen En said angrily, "Everyone started out as a newcomer. How could anyone become a superstar right after debuting? How dare he bully the newcomers like this? What's so cool about him!"
"He asked to be replaced by a top female star?"
Yin Xiamo asked.
"Yes." Zhen En looked at her awkwardly and said hurriedly, "But the young master has just refused, you don't have to worry! If Ling Hao doesn't come, there will naturally be someone else to replace him. It's his loss if he doesn't shoot, and he will regret it in the future!..." She scratched her hair and became distressed again. Who could Leo Company find to replace Ling Hao in such a hurry? "... Otherwise, I'll contact Ling Hao and ask him to meet you. Maybe he misunderstands your ability because he hasn't met you. When he sees you, he will definitely appreciate you!" Zhen En became excited again and immediately began to search the phone book in her mobile phone to see if there were any friends she could get in touch with. During the time she followed Vivian, she also got to know some assistants of other stars.
Yin Xiamo smiled bitterly.
Knowing that Ling Hao was unwilling to work with her on the commercial, how could he easily meet her? Zhen En didn't know many people in the circle, so she was afraid that it would be a waste of effort. But for a moment, she couldn't think of a better way.
At this moment.
Yin Xiamo's phone rang, and a soft and gentle music played. She picked up the phone, and two words flashed on the screen:
"Luo Xi".
She was stunned for a few seconds before pressing the answer button. After Luo Xi met Ou Chen in the hospital, he angrily sent her home and drove away. He never contacted her again after that day.
"Hello?"
She spoke softly, not wanting to disturb the others in the conference room. There was a commotion on the other end of the line, and it sounded like a recording studio. Luo Xi probably called during a break in the recording.
"Is the wound better?"
Luo Xi's voice was cold and indifferent.
"It's already healed."
She answered in a low voice.
"Are you angry?" There was a hint of annoyance in the cold voice, "Even if I was wrong to get angry at you that day, you shouldn't have kept not calling me."
She was startled: "I rarely called you before."
"But I'm angry," he said, adding gloom to his coldness. "You should be here to comfort me. How can you just ignore me and let me continue to be angry?"
She smiled, and Ling Hao's shadow was dispelled by his childish complaints. She lowered her voice and became gentle unconsciously: "Okay, I understand."
"Would you like to have lunch together?"
Luo Xi also smiled, and there was a sense of relief in his smile.
“… I’m sorry.” Yin Xiamo whispered. She didn’t know how Ling Hao’s problem would be resolved in the end, nor did she know whether she should continue to wait or leave and wait for notification.
"What? Where are you?"
"Leo Company."
"…" After a moment of silence, "When are you going to shoot the location? If I have time, I'll visit you on set."
Yin Xiamo struggled internally, looking at her phone, she bit her lip gently. Finally, she said to Luo Xi on the other end:
"Something unexpected happened..."
She told him that Ling Hao refused to cooperate in the filming of the commercial.
Fifteen minutes later.
Ou Chen and the advertising manager returned to the conference room, which suddenly became unusually quiet, with everyone staring at them. Although Yin Xiamo was selected by the company through an audition, and the audition result was also very ideal, she was a newcomer with no reputation after all. Would it really not damage the brand's image and status if she became the spokesperson? Moreover, Ling Hao's refusal to act would be a blow to Leo's reputation, not to mention that the schedule was so tight. How easy would it be to urgently invite another popular male star to act in the case of Ling Hao's refusal
perhaps…
The most sensible thing to do is to replace Yin Xiamo.
Zhen En was so nervous that her fingers were cold when she noticed the scrutinizing eyes cast by the Leo staff in the meeting room. However, she couldn't think of any good solution. She secretly regretted that she was so incompetent as Xia Mo's agent. She nervously held Xia Mo's hand, hoping to get some courage from her, because Xia Mo looked calm and peaceful, with a momentum that would not change even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of her.
However, when Zhen En touched Xia Mo's hand, she was shocked. Xia Mo's hand was icy cold, even colder than her own hand!
"Tomorrow's filming plan is cancelled, and the specific arrangements will be notified separately."
The advertising manager took one last look at Ou Chen, and seeing that he was expressionless and determined, he had no choice but to announce it. As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the conference room, with a lot of whispers and various surprised or disdainful looks.
Jane was at a loss and felt very uncomfortable.
Yin Xiamo held her hand in return. Although her fingers were cold, a firmness came from them.
"It was the company's decision to have Ms. Yin endorse the advertisement."
Ou Chen looked across the conference room indifferently. When his eyes swept across, every employee who was whispering was stunned. They felt a chill running from their backs to the soles of their feet. They could no longer speak, and the conference room returned to silence.
“I believe she will do an excellent job.”
Ou Chen said in a deep voice.
The conference room was so quiet that only the sunlight was shining brightly.
Yin Xiamo raised her eyes quietly.
She looked at Ou Chen, feeling a soft pain in her heart. But he just glanced at her indifferently, as if he didn't recognize her, and his eyes swept over her.
Sudden.
The advertising manager's phone rang again. He quickly looked down and was stunned by the name displayed on the screen. Then he quickly answered the call. He was so enthusiastic that he didn't even have time to leave the meeting room before he started talking: "Qiao, hello... Yes... Yes... I'm from Leo Company..."
As he walked out, he said with a smile on his face:
"... I was just about to contact you. I wonder if Luo Xi has any time recently... Yes... Yes... I know Luo Xi has refused before... But, can you help me..."
Luo Xi...
The name seems to be magical.
The staff of Leo Company in the conference room breathed lightly. When the initial advertising proposal came out, the first candidate that came to mind was Luo Xi. With his rising popularity, unparalleled beauty, and pure and charming sexiness, if Luo Xi was willing to take the role of the prince, it would be perfect. Unfortunately, Luo Xi refused. His principle has always been to only shoot three advertisements a year in order to avoid his image being too widespread, and these three advertisements had been booked by other top brands with a large sum of money as early as last year.
In desperation, they settled for the next best option and found Ling Hao.
At this moment, the advertising manager actually received a call from Luo Xi's agent, Qiao. Although he knew that the chances were slim, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he couldn't help but hold his breath.
It was as if struck by lightning!
The advertising manager stood still in shock, his right hand holding the phone trembling slightly, his voice suddenly became several times louder, and he said excitedly: "... Yes! Yes! It only takes one day!... It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter! We can totally accommodate Luo Xi's schedule!..."
"ah-"
The conference room was filled with gasps of surprise! The staff looked at each other in surprise, trying to cover their mouths to prevent themselves from screaming. Oh my God, did Luo Xi agree to take this advertisement?! They can see Luo Xi, right?! Oh my God!
Zhen En grabbed Xia Mo's hand tightly!
Is it true
She must be dreaming!
Yin Xiamo gently turned her face to the empty corner.
She bit her lip.
Suddenly, tears flashed in her eyes. Although she tried hard not to let the tears fall, the fragile tears still wet her eyelashes.
She is a cold-blooded person, she knows this very well, so she doesn't want to get close to anyone, nor does she want others to get too close to her. In this world, she can only rely on her own strength, and only she will not abandon or betray her.
However, in the panic and fear just now, she relied on Luo Xi. Yes, she was panicked and scared, and couldn't bear to watch her chance slip away, so she told him the matter like seeing a driftwood in despair. But she didn't expect him to do anything for her. If he could help contact Ling Hao, she would be very grateful.
My heart felt like being stabbed by a needle.
It stung but it was hot.
The people in the conference room were so surprised and excited that no one noticed Yin Xiamo, whose eyelashes were wet as she turned her face to the wall in the corner.
Only in the distance.
Ou Chen was looking at her silently. Seeing her suddenly fragile expression, he pursed his lips and his back stiffened unconsciously.
"Yes! Yes!... No need to come to the meeting... Haha, Luo Xi's skills are beyond words... Yes, okay, okay, I'll send someone to deliver the advertising copy right away... Qiao, thank you... Thank you Luo Xi... You really helped our company a lot this time..."
After closing his phone, the advertising manager let out a long sigh, his face showing an undisguised joy, but his forehead was covered with beads of sweat, as if he had just won a battle. He looked at Ou Chen, his face full of smiles and flushed:
"Master, the most charismatic male star has taken over our advertisement!"
"ah!"
Leo staff can finally cheer! Ling Hao's resignation is really a blessing in disguise. There is actually such good luck that falls from the sky!
"Yeah?"
Ou Chen withdrew his gaze from Yin Xiamo, and looked back at the advertising manager indifferently, with a cold and gloomy look in his eyes. Luo Xi, must be her lover. He appeared in the Rainbow Square with brilliant light, holding her hand and singing, with the momentum and charm that only a superstar could have. In the hospital, he kissed her so intimately and passionately. This time, he agreed to perform, probably because of her.
His eyes gradually froze.
A cruel thought flashed through my mind—
I'd rather this ad be scrapped.
She must not be allowed the opportunity to cooperate with him!
"Master?..."
The advertising manager shuddered suddenly, as if a cold wind blew past, and the hot sweat on his body suddenly dried up.
"Then do your best."
Ou Chen said coldly, his handsome face seemed frozen, his jaw stiff and tight. Before he turned to leave the meeting room, he took one last look at Yin Xiamo. She had regained her smile and was whispering something to Zhen En. As if she noticed his intense gaze, Yin Xiamo also looked over at him.
She was stunned, with a smile frozen on her lips.
She stared at him blankly for two or three seconds, her eyes dimmed for a moment, then turned into a decent smile, and continued talking to Zhen En, as if she didn't notice him at all.
Ou Chen left the meeting room. There was a frightening loneliness and pain in his back. The feeling was so strong that all the employees of Leo Company who stayed behind were stunned, not knowing what had happened.
There was a few seconds of silence in the meeting room.
But everyone was so excited about Luo Xi's joining that they had no time to think about the young master's attitude, and cheers were heard again in the conference room!
******
After the meeting at Leo Company, Zhen En was still immersed in joy and couldn't extricate herself. She walked with Xia Mo and kept guessing why Luo Xi appeared like a god from heaven. Yin Xia Mo listened to her with a smile, but she couldn't calm down.
Is she so fragile in the face of fate
It was like a huge wave coming from the sea, which could easily destroy her, but in the blink of an eye, it lifted her up like a miracle and sent her to an unexpected surprise. Although the result exceeded expectations, if it was really a bad wave, wouldn't she be crushed like foam
Think of this.
Yin Xiamo couldn't help but feel sad.
Music from the cell phone starts playing.
Yin Xiamo took out her cell phone, and three words flashed on the screen. She was stunned for a moment and did not answer the call immediately. At this time, Zhen En came over and said in surprise:
"Yao Shuer? What does she want you to do?"
Yin Xiamo hesitated for a few seconds and finally pressed the answer button. Zhen En looked at her curiously and found that it seemed that only Yao Shuer was talking, and Xiamo occasionally responded a few words, and she couldn't hear what they were talking about at all.
After a while, Yin Xiamo closed her phone and said to Zhen En:
"I have some things to do and I have to leave first."
"Go see Yao Shuer?"
"Um."
"... That..." Zhen En hesitated for a long time and said hesitantly, "... Xia Mo, the person who kidnapped you was Yao Shuer, right?"
"…?"
"In fact, she seemed a little strange on the day of the audition... Just now at the company, Vivian..."
"Don't think too much."
"But, if she really did it, if you go to see her rashly, will... " Zhen En said anxiously. The advertising matter seemed to be going so smoothly, what if Xia Mo fell into Yao Shuer's trap again.
Yin Xiamo smiled and said:
"rest assured."
Zhen En looked at her smile and was finally convinced by her calmness.
Deep sea ktv.
There was a scarlet sofa and the TV screen was flashing images from the MV. When Yin Xiamo pushed open the door of the private room and walked in, Yao Shuer was sitting on the sofa. She was holding a microphone, there seemed to be tears in the corners of her eyes, and she was singing in a low and hoarse voice.
I heard a door close.
Yao Shuer turned her head and stared at Xia Mo blankly, her eyes dark and deep, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, and tears quietly flowed down her pale cheeks. Yin Xiamo was stunned, sat down beside her, and used his hand to test the temperature of her forehead, which was scorching hot.
"Are you sick?"
Yin Xiamo asked her in a low voice. Yao Shuer shook her head and refused to speak, tears falling. Yin Xiamo opened the door and went out, calling the waiter, asking him to get warm water and antipyretic medicine. The waiter apologized and explained that there was no medicine. She took out a tip and asked him to go to a nearby pharmacy to buy it.
Close the door of the private room again.
Yao Shuer said with tears in her eyes: "Why do you care about me... Do you still consider me as your friend?"
"Yes." Yin Xiamo replied indifferently.
Yao Shuer's eyes were filled with tears: "Xia Mo..."
Yin Xiamo took out a tissue and put it in her palm. "If your fever doesn't go away tomorrow, remember to ask your assistant to accompany you to the hospital."
"Xia Mo... you believe me... right?" Yao Shu'er grabbed her hand, holding her breath, tears swirling in her eyes, "right?... You believe me... so you won't believe other people's malicious slander against me..."
"Yes."
Yin Xiamo looked at her with clear eyes. She roughly knew what she was thinking. She couldn't help but sigh and feel sorry for her.
"Vian... she has always been targeting me... She deliberately said those words in the company today, wanting you to misunderstand that I was the one who kidnapped her... But, Xia Mo, you have to believe me..." Yao Shuer held her hand tightly and said tremblingly.
"How do you know I was kidnapped?" Yin Xiamo's eyes were calm.
"… Wei An said that." Yao Shu'er was stunned. "You weren't kidnapped? Was she lying? But you were indeed late for the audition."
Yin Xiamo smiled.
Yao Shuer was sad: "The envelope that Wei An gave you at the company, are there photos in it? If I tell you that those photos are synthesized by technology, would you believe it?... Last night, Wei An came to my house and threatened and intimidated me with those synthesized photos, threatening to ruin my reputation..."
There were indeed photos in the envelope.
Yin Xiamo had already looked at them on the way here. There were a total of 5 photos, all of which were scenes of Yao Shuer negotiating with the two big men who kidnapped her that day.
She didn't know how Wei An got these photos, but after thinking about it, she didn't think it was strange. Since Wei An was determined that the scandal was exposed by Yao Shuer, she might have sent people to follow Yao Shuer every day in the hope of finding her scandal to take revenge, but she actually took some photos. Yao Shuer knew the underworld, so Wei An naturally knew them too. After seeing the photos, as long as Wei An investigated, she should be able to guess a little.
"So you got sick." Yin Xiamo said lightly.
Yao Shuer suddenly looked up and looked at her in doubt. She felt that Xia Mo was too calm, strangely calm. Although her tone was gentle, it was faintly cold and mocking. Shaking her head, Yao Shuer thought it was her own illusion, because Xia Mo's expression clearly looked calm and gentle.
"In the entertainment industry, reputation is everything." Yao Shuer said sadly, "The foundation that you have worked so hard to build is often not as strong as the impact of a scandal. It is like a hurricane that can sweep away all your past achievements in a blink of an eye. Fans are also cruel. No matter how much they liked you before, when you are involved in a scandal, they will forget the happiness you once brought them, and instead pounce on you with the public opinion. Although Wei An's photo was forged and synthesized using technology, if it is disclosed in the media, it will be a disaster. Even if there is a chance to clarify in the future, but... maybe before the day of clarification, I will no longer be able to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry..."
"Since you know that," Yin Xiamo looked at her quietly and said, "then why did you still do it?"
Comic freeze-frame-
The air was instantly frozen...
Cold Light
It appears and disappears in the icy air!
Yao Shuer suddenly opened her eyes wide, tears stagnated on her eyelashes, her body shook, and after a while, she trembled and said: "... You actually believed Wei An?!... Xia Mo, you believe me... I didn't do it... I didn't kidnap you... You are my friend, how could I hurt you..."
Yin Xiamo smiled, her smile was like the frozen sea in the cold winter, beautiful and crystal clear, yet chilling to the bone: "Red Flame Group, A Biao, A Wu, half of the deposit, and the other half afterward. Right?"
Yao Shuer's eyes went dark, alarm bells rang in her heart, she could no longer speak, and didn't know what to say. She just felt as if she had fallen into a trap, and cold sweat immediately wet her back.
"Is it Vivian? She is framing me..."
“Snap, snap.”
Yin Xiamo clapped lazily, with a charming coldness on her lips.
"Shu'er, you acted very well, thought very carefully, and explained very well. Unfortunately, I'm a little tired today, so, that's enough. Wei'an's photos are not credible, but the Red Flame Group is accustomed to secretly recording when taking on business, to prevent being betrayed by the victim. Now the tape is in my hand, do you want to listen to it? I'm curious why you call Ah Biao and Ah Wu the fifth and seventh brothers."
As early as the day before yesterday, Ou Chen sent someone to bring her the investigation materials of the kidnapping case. The detective agency has already found out that it was Yao Shuer who contacted the underworld, and A Biao and A Wu of the Red Flame Group took specific actions. And through some unknown means, the tape of the transaction was also obtained. Ou Chen asked someone to tell her that it was up to her to decide how to deal with it.
"you… "
Yao Shu'er felt as if she had fallen into an icy cave. She was trembling all over. She suddenly realized that Yin Xiamo had known everything all along and had never been kept in the dark by her. She had just calmly watched her lie, cry, and act so artificially. She was immediately furious and ashamed. She could no longer care about anything else. Her eyes were filled with hatred and her gaze was as cold as a silver needle:
"Yin Xiamo, you bitch!"
“Bang!”
Yin Xiamo slapped her on the cheek, not hard, but it made her face turn sideways. Yao Shuer covered her face in shock and anger, and saw Yin Xiamo smiling, her amber pupils tightened like a cat, revealing a sense of mockery.
"You should say this to yourself, Yao Shuer."
Yin Xiamo said calmly.
"The drama of finding someone to kidnap me is outdated. Only you can act it out. Since you can do it, why don't you just act bravely and take responsibility? Why bother crying and pretending to be innocent and making people laugh at you for nothing?"
"you!"
Yao Shuer was furious and raised her hand to slap Yin Xiamo, but Yin Xiamo easily grabbed her wrist and she couldn't get away no matter how hard she struggled. Yao Shuer was furious and the hatred in her heart surged up. She cursed:
"What right do you have to blame me?! I treated you as a friend! What have you done to me?! You approached me hypocritically, pretended to care about me, and pretended to be my friend, but you maliciously snatched away the opportunity that belonged to me! Leo's advertising endorsement is mine! It's mine! I worked hard and tried every possible way to get it, and it's my last chance! If you don't have money, I'll give it to you! Even if you steal my man, I'll give it to you! But Leo's advertising is mine! It's my last chance!"
Tears flowed down my cheeks.
The makeup on Yao Shuer's face was completely smudged, black and pink. She broke down and cried, "I hate you, Yin Xiamo! You and Wei An are the same kind of people. You hid by my side with ulterior motives. Your purpose is to destroy me and take away what belongs to me! I shouldn't have asked someone to kidnap you. I should have killed you directly. That way you wouldn't have a chance to escape!"
"So, you were the one who exposed Vivian's scandal?" Yin Xiamo asked.
"So what!" Yao Shu'er said in hatred, "Originally, all her opportunities belonged to me! But she took advantage of being my assistant to seduce Jam, and made Jam give her all the opportunities that should have been given to me. That's why she became famous, and I gradually became obsolete! This is the punishment she deserves!"
"What right do you have to punish her?" It was indeed the case. When she accompanied Yao Shuer to the HBs recording, Yao Shuer's expression made her suspicious.
"She took away my chance! She's a vixen! She seduced Jam!" Yao Shu'er screamed, "She ruined me! Of course I have the right to punish her!"
"Why don't you seduce Jam?"
"That old and tacky man..." Yao Shuer said angrily.
"That's right, you look down on Jam." Yin Xiamo smiled faintly, "If Wei An really likes Jam, the two of them are in love, and it has nothing to do with you; if Wei An doesn't like Jam, then she has already paid the price for her success, at least this price is something you are unwilling to pay. Everyone's success depends on their own ability. Whether it is against the laws of nature will be proven by time. There is no need for you to act as a messenger of justice."
Yao Shuer stared at her blankly.
"Besides, are you really doing this for justice?" Yin Xiamo glanced at her. "If it was purely for revenge, why did you choose to expose Wei An's scandal when she was about to take over the Leo advertisement? I'm afraid your purpose is for the advertisement, right?"
“That ad should have been mine!”
"Is there anything in this world that is supposed to be yours? You and Vivian were competing for this opportunity at the same time, but Leo chose her instead of you. Don't tell me it was because Jam helped her. I don't believe Jam has such great ability."
"… "
"Is it true that Wei An became famous because she stole your opportunities? Even if all those opportunities were given to you, would you really be able to become famous?" Yin Xiamo smiled faintly, "If you put all your energy into hatred, jealousy and these boring means, it will only make your own personality and temperament worse and worse, and you will never be able to succeed again."
Yao Shuer narrowed her eyes.
She looked at Yin Xiamo coldly:
"What right do you have to say that to me? You used all the tricks you could think of! I don't know how you got to know Luo Xi and got him to help you time and again, gaining exposure before your debut. You openly seduced Ou Chen in the lobby of Leo, and he actually chose you. During the audition... Yin Xiamo, you were so cruel to yourself. Even if your leg was injured, it shouldn't have bled for such a long time. You tore the wound yourself, didn't you? In order to play the role of a wounded mermaid, to gain sympathy, and to get advertisements, you didn't hesitate to hurt your own body. I really can't compare to you in this way."
"yes."
Yin Xiamo looked at the light wound on her leg. The wound healed well and it was estimated that there would be no scars in the future. At that time, she dared to tear the wound because she was familiar with her skin. The bleeding leg could easily bring people into the sad and painful scene of the mermaid, which was not easy to achieve with singing alone.
"I used myself to achieve my goal." She looked up at Yao Shuer with a calm gaze, "But I didn't use you, nor did I use anyone else. You can use yourself to do anything, but you have no right to hurt others. This is the principle of being a human being."
Yao Shuer opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but then fell silent, staring at Yin Xiamo, as if thinking about something.
"Yao Shuer, I have never used you, nor do I have any intention of using you." Yin Xiamo stared at her. "I took away the advertisement of Leo Company, and I felt guilty about it. That's why Ouchen appointed me as the spokesperson, and I insisted on auditioning with you at the same time so that we could compete fairly. Although guilt eventually took away the opportunity that could have belonged to you, I have never done anything to let you down."
KTV private room.
On the scarlet sofa, she and she stared at each other, and the hostility in their eyes gradually turned into silence.
Images flickered on the TV screen.
Mike was quietly left aside.
There was a knock on the door.
Yin Xiamo got up and opened the door. It was the waiter who had just bought medicine. She took the medicine and warm water, and when she sat back on the sofa, Yao Shuer was pale and went to get the wine on the small table. Yin Xiamo took the wine far away and put the warm water in front of her.
"You are sick and can't drink."
Yao Shuer looked at her strangely: "Why do you care about my life or death? What does it have to do with you?"
"That's up to you to decide." Yin Xiamo smiled and said, "If we want to be friends, I will forget about the kidnapping. If we want to be enemies, or if you use some dirty tricks on me in the future, don't blame me for not remembering our friendship."
"Are you threatening me?" Yao Shuer said hatefully.
"Yes." Yin Xiamo smiled nonchalantly. She didn't want to be enemies with Yao Shuer, but if she had to be enemies, she wasn't afraid.
Yao Shuer looked at her.
Sudden.
Yao Shuer smiled bitterly, leaning weakly on the sofa, her face pale, her eyes dark as deep holes: "Even if you let me go, Wei An will not let me go. She hates me as much as I hate her. She will definitely expose these photos and repay the scandal I gave her."
"There was no kidnapping." Yin Xiamo said calmly.
Yao Shuer was shocked:
"What?"
"If there was no kidnapping at all, those photos were just of you talking to two men. They could have been passers-by asking for directions or fans chatting you up. There's no scandal at all." The voice was nonchalant, as if nothing had happened, and as if everything that had happened was nothing to worry about.
Yao Shuer's eyes suddenly lit up.
Yin Xiamo stood up:
"I'm leaving first. Remember to take your medicine. If the fever doesn't go away tomorrow, you must go to the hospital for treatment." After saying that, she smiled at Yao Shuer and prepared to leave.
"Xia Mo..."
Yao Shuer said in a low and hoarse voice:
"Why... don't you take this opportunity to destroy me..."
Yin Xiamo laughed: "Why should I destroy you? If you want to succeed, there will be countless people competing. If you can only win by destroying others, then you may not succeed even if you exhaust all your energy. Why not strengthen your own strength? Wouldn't that be much more meaningful?" She looked at Yao Shuer and was silent for a few seconds, "Besides, you are my friend."
"Friend?" Yao Shuer looked confused.
Yin Xiamo smiled: "Do you remember that day? Zhen En accidentally knocked you down in the classroom, and your knee was injured and bleeding, but you didn't care. Instead, you comforted Zhen En and said you were fine."
Yao Shuer recalled. She smiled as she remembered it, as if it was a long time ago. As she thought about it, her eyes dimmed again.
"Yao Shuer from that day will always be my friend."
This was the last sentence Yin Xiamo left for her before she left the KTV room. Yao Shuer hugged the cup of warm water, dazed, curled up in the scarlet sofa, and was in a daze for a long time.
******
It was already nine o'clock in the evening when Yin Xiamo returned home. As soon as she entered the entrance hall, she heard voices talking in the living room. She was secretly surprised while changing her slippers. There were very few outsiders at home. Xiao Cheng never brought his classmates home, and Zhen En only came to play occasionally.
"Sister, you're back!"
Yin Cheng came out and took her handbag with a look of joy in his eyes.
"Is anyone here?"
She asked softly. Is she Xiao Cheng's classmate? I wonder if she is Xiao Cheng's girlfriend? Although she was a little tired from meeting Yao Shu'er just now, she couldn't help but curiously poke her head into the living room when she thought of this.
Yin Cheng put his arm around her shoulders and walked her into the living room with a smile:
"Look—"
Warm lighting.
The fragrant hot steam of fruit tea.
Luo Xi was sitting on the sofa, with his black cat Milk lazily nestled on his lap. He stroked it gently with his hand, but slowly raised his head and stared at her quietly, his eyes dark and bright, and there was a misty and enchanting smile at the corners of his lips.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
Luo Xi asked her gently, his tone so natural as if he had always lived here, without five years of separation and without any unpleasant past.
"you… "
Yin Xiamo stood there in a daze, feeling as if he was still on the other end of the phone in the conference room, but suddenly appeared in front of her. Caught off guard, her heart was filled with a surge of enthusiasm. His help again and again broke down her usual indifference, but she, who was used to protecting herself with indifference, actually felt a kind of fear, as if she was being drawn into an uncontrollable vortex.
"Brother Luo Xi has been here for more than two hours." Yin Cheng said considerately, "Sister, you talk to Brother Luo Xi, I'll go warm up your meal." He pressed Yin Xiamo on the sofa, took a cup of warm fruit tea and put it in her palm, then walked into the kitchen.