Song Lan frowned, her expression several times worse than when she first entered. "We won't break up!"
His words were resounding, though it was unclear whether he was addressing his family or his own anxieties at that moment.
After saying that, he emphasized again, "I won't break up."
Old Master Song angrily punched him, "You're so much older than Xiaoxi, how can you do such bullying things! We've already wronged Xiaoxi about saving our life, making him suffer so much for no reason."
"I feel sorry for him, don't you? How could you say such hurtful things?"
" Xiaoxi went to audition today, Su Hui almost killed him. If it weren't for Bai Zheming, Xiaoxi would probably be in the hospital right now!"
"As Xiaoxi's family, we should be grateful for Bai Zheming's kindness."
Old Master Song was so angry he couldn't speak. After a long pause, he spoke again in a serious tone.
"If you really like her, treat her well. If you don't like her that much, and you're just looking for something new, or simply enjoying the feeling of being loved, then listen to your grandfather's advice and just let it go."
" Xiaoxi has had it tough enough, don't make things harder for her."
Song Lan said urgently, "I really like him."
Grandpa's face darkened as he demanded, "Then tell me, you like him, what have you done for him?"
Song Lan opened her mouth, but couldn't quite say anything.
His only contact with Jiang Mingxi was during the first episode of " Survival Challenge," a four-day program. In fact, the two didn't talk much at all, not even as much as Jiang Mingxi and Zhao Jiayuan.
Their only conversations consisted of Jiang Mingxi passionately expressing her affection for him, and Jiang Mingxi even acting coquettishly towards him.
He succumbed.
After the first season ended, the initial enthusiasm quickly faded.
The second season of " Survival Challenge " consisted of four days of programming...
Song Lan took a deep breath and spoke earnestly, "Grandpa, I've always wondered what he likes about me. Is it just that I'm good-looking? What if he met someone better looking than me? Would he like that too? I'm a little insecure..."
Song Bai and his sister-in-law exchanged a quick glance.
Song Lan propped her elbows on her legs, rubbing her fingers together. After a pause, she said, "On the way back, I thought a lot. I don't want to think about what happened before. Jiang Mingxi said that we should take our time and let our feelings grow slowly."
Grandpa looked at Song Lan, his eyes filled with suppressed anxiety. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Then stop thinking about why he likes you. Just love him and do your best."
Song Lan nodded, chatted for a few more minutes, and then went back inside.
As soon as Song Lan left, the eldest brother, sister-in-law, grandfather, and the dog, Sussou, all went into the grandfather's room.
As soon as the door closed, the sister-in-law said anxiously, "Has he still not gotten over what happened back then? He's been taking medication for so long, and he's been acting quite normally these past few years. He even passed all the tests when he stopped taking the medication back then."
When Song Lan was 10 years old, she was in a car accident.
Those in the car at the time included Song Lan, Song Lan 8-year-old brother, and Song Lan's mother.
In the instant the incident occurred, Song Lan's mother chose to protect her younger brother, who was farther away, and pushed Song Lan, who was closer to her at the time, away.
Just as she was pushed aside, a large truck came from the side and scraped the car door, knocking Song Lan to the ground along with the door.
Fortunately, the car braked in time, and Song Lan was not run over.
Meanwhile, the mother and younger brother in the car were crushed against the wall by the truck because the driver lost control of the steering wheel when the truck braked in time.
This incident left a deep shadow on Song Lan's heart.
In the countless days and nights that followed, he kept thinking about why his mother had pushed him aside and chosen his younger brother.
Unfortunately, there is no answer.
My mother and younger brother are both gone.
But it also seems like there's an answer. Before she died, my mother would always say: You're not as good-looking as your brother. Look how well-behaved he is. Look how well he studies. Why can't you be like him...?
Grandpa sighed, "No matter what, his illness wasn't caused by the Xiaoxi, so we can't drag it down with us."
Early the next morning.
Jiang Mingxi was woken up by a ringing phone. She groggily opened her eyes to answer the phone before dawn.
"Dad! It's not even six o'clock yet, why are you calling so early!" Jiang Mingxi answered the phone with her eyes closed.
The voice of his agent, Xu Tao, came from the other end of the line, screaming, "You auditioned for that live stream yesterday, and they took a liking to the Spring Slumber skincare brand! They want you to be their spokesperson! Holy crap! It's Spring Slumber!"
Spring Slumber is a skincare product that emphasizes the classic charm of traditional Chinese style.
They're going for the high-end luxury route.
It has become a hit in China in recent years and has also received widespread acclaim in overseas markets.
It's very difficult for them to get spokespeople.
Their main considerations are, on the one hand, brand reputation, and on the other hand, the image that matches the skincare product.
"You deserve to be called 'Crown Prince' by that name! Are you signing or not? If you are, you'll have to fly over today to sign the contract and take photos."
Jiang Mingxi was no longer sleepy.
What are you waiting for?
This is a career!
"Sign!"
Xu Tao immediately said, "Then pack your things. We'll probably be gone for three or four days. I checked the tickets, and the 8 AM flight is the most suitable. I'll pick you up at 6:30."
Hang up the phone.
Jiang Mingxi rubbed her face and sent Song Lan a message: [ Teacher Song, I can't go to Ju today. I have an endorsement to take care of there. I'll go when I get back.]
After sending the message, Jiang Mingxi saw three unread WeChat.
A message posted by Zhao Ke, just half an hour ago, was read by Zhao Ke Jiang Mingxi as soon as she opened it. The message came in a hoarse voice. "Xiaoxi, I've completely lost my butt! How's yours? I think I might have to go to the hospital tomorrow, waaaaah, so scary!"
A message from Zhao Jiayuan, sent a little earlier, around midnight, his throat still not much better: Xiaoxi, so this is what a butt looks like, how amazing! I'm going to sleep now, we'll talk in detail tomorrow.
One message was from A-Wang: "[Not replying today]".
After reading the three messages, Jiang Mingxi touched her butt with a touch of melancholy. "Ugh, still a perfectly good butt!"
With a sigh, I got up and went to wash up.
The Song Family.
Having barely slept all night, Song Lan got up at 5:30 and rushed into the kitchen.
He had arranged to meet Jiang Mingxi at 10 a. m. at the entrance of the residence, but he planned to go to Jiang Mingxi's house earlier to bring Jiang Mingxi breakfast.
Song Lan is a pretty good cook; she's going to make some porridge.
But the moment he stood there in the kitchen, he froze.
At this moment, the lack of understanding about Jiang Mingxi became concrete: Does Jiang Mingxi prefer sweet or savory breakfasts?
At 5:30 in the morning, Song Lan, for the sake of her love, disregarded all human dignity, grabbed her phone and called Feng Moshan, asking questions whenever she didn't understand something, intending to consult Zhao Ke.
When the call was made, the message read, "The user you dialed is currently unavailable."
Shut down?
Feng Moshan couldn't get through, so he called Zhao Jiayuan: "The user you dialed is currently unavailable."
Still turning off the phone?
Zhao Jiayuan couldn't get through, so he called Chen Chong: The user you dialed is currently unavailable.
The phone is off again?
Okay, okay!
Song Lan dialed A-Wang's number immediately; surely his phone couldn't be off. She quickly called back, "The user you dialed is currently unavailable."
Song Lan:???
What day is today?
Why are all the devices turned off?