Chapter 29 I Miss You Too

Yu Yue had just thought of this when he actually asked her about it.

But when he asked the question as she wished, she felt a little like running away for some reason.

Unfortunately, someone seemed to have anticipated her reaction and grabbed her wrist first.

Yu Yue was caught in a dilemma, and evasively asked, "What card?"

"Don't play dumb." Xin Qi didn't buy it at all and didn't give her a chance to escape. She went straight to the point and said, "In the package that was chewed up by two stupid dogs, there was a small card. The front says 'Happy Birthday,' and the back says something I wrote."

Seeing that she didn't answer, he added, "It couldn't have been eaten by a dog, could it?"

“Maybe I just didn’t see it and threw it away,” Yu Yue retorted.

It would have been better if she hadn't said anything, because once she did, Xin Qi was immediately certain and laughed, "If you hadn't seen how long you let me hold you today, you would have kicked me long ago."

"I was completely stunned at the time," Yu Yue stubbornly insisted.

“Yes, I was stunned for five minutes.” Xin Qi said, tugging at her arm. “Are you really going to talk to me like this, with the back of your head?”

Yu Yue blushed, finally stopped pretending, and glared at him from behind.

"Then tell me, what did you write on the card?"

This time, someone fell silent, their ears turning red.

Very good, they've turned the tables on us.

After a while, Xin Qi loosened his grip on her wrist and moved his hand down to grasp the hand that was softer than he had imagined.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and the air in the room seemed somewhat hot, making his face feel a little flushed.

"Are you sure you want to hear it now?" he asked, looking up at her intently, not missing a single subtle change, trying to see through her expression to understand her true thoughts.

"I……"

If I tell you, will you agree?

Yu Yue pursed her lips and remained silent.

She opened her mouth, but in the end said nothing, which made the person opposite her's beautiful and alluring eyes darken instantly.

"I understand." Xin Qi released her hand, somewhat dejected.

Perhaps he shouldn't expect so much. He needs to give her some time. Things are already much better than before, aren't they?

Seeing him like this, Yu Yue felt a lump in her throat.

“I don’t know,” she said. “I’ve never thought about these things before.”

"Then you can take your time to consider it," Xin Qi said. *As long as you give me hope and then reject me...* This was, of course, unspoken.

"Then let me ask you something," Yu Yue suddenly said, "Don't it have a negative impact when celebrities date?"

“I’m not one of those idols. Actors don’t have that many rules,” he said matter-of-factly. “My dream is to be a great actor, so that audiences like the characters I play, not me as a person. I don’t need them to like me.”

Such arrogant words, just as he would say.

“I know you don’t care, but it will still have some impact. What if there’s less traffic and you can’t get the roles you want?” Yu Yue said hypothetically again.

She thought a lot. If he went public with their relationship and was discovered by paparazzi, it would affect his career, and she would feel somewhat uncomfortable. At first, she might firmly believe that she could sacrifice for love and not care, but as time goes by, the love will fade and won't be as intense as it was at the beginning. Wouldn't she then regret it?

People's hearts can change, and Yu Yue couldn't guarantee that he would always like her and be willing to sacrifice for her.

As for clandestine affairs that can't be made public, sorry, even if Xin Qi is a big star and a handsome man, she still can't have one.

Seeing her troubled and conflicted look, Xin Qi burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?!" Yu Yue glared at her. "Am I that funny?"

"No, no." The person quickly composed themselves and explained, "I just meant that if I can't be liked or recognized just because I have someone I like and I'm with her, then there's no point in continuing to stay in this industry."

"Why?" Yu Yue asked curiously.

Xin Qi smiled sarcastically, "Because there's nothing I'm looking for there anymore."

"What should we do then?"

"What do you mean, what to do?"

"It's just... I'm unemployed." She seemed to be putting herself in the shoes of someone else, and then some rascal flicked her forehead.

"Are you stupid?" Yu Yue angrily covered her forehead, only to hear someone say in a nonchalant tone that made her even angrier, "Of course, I can only slink home and inherit the family business."

Yu Yue: ? ?

Listen to this, listen to this! Is this even human language?!

Angrily, she grabbed a pillow from the bed and threw it at his face, yelling, "You wicked rich man!!"

Xin Qi reacted quickly, raising his hand to block the attack.

"Hmph, hurry up and go to sleep." Before he could react, Yu Yue opened the door and slipped away.

...

In the days that followed, the two returned to the way they were when they were neighbors: they would walk the dog together in the morning, then go home and do their own thing; they would walk the dog together in the afternoon, then go home and do their own thing; and they would walk the dog together in the evening, then go home and do their own thing.

Occasionally, Xinqi would shamelessly come over to freeload dog food, and Kaixin would also lure Meili over every now and then, leaving Yuyue with no choice but to run next door to ask for the dog back.

Whenever they needed to film a series about volunteer dog walking experiences, Yu Yue would run next door and borrow Xin Kaixin. After all, now that her owner was back, Kaixin definitely wanted to be with her.

Actually, Xinqi originally planned to pay her for the expenses she had incurred while taking care of Kaixin, but then she thought about it again and felt it wasn't right, so she ordered a lot of high-end dog food ingredients for her instead.

How high-class is it? It's the kind of high-class food that's considered inferior to a dog.

Knowing he wasn't short of money, Yu Yue didn't stand on ceremony, since it was all for feeding the two dogs.

So, with these high-quality dog ​​meals, Meili and Kaixin grew up strong and healthy, and even three walks a day couldn't exhaust their boundless energy.

In just the last few months, these two have taken down countless physical education students, unruly kids, and their parents.

Whenever I post this series, the traffic and comments explode every time.

Simply put, her audience loves watching other people's epic tales of suffering. Before anyone knew it, her fan base had reached another peak.

In addition to the exceptionally positive reception of her new series, her everyday short story series also enjoys very stable traffic, with occasional viral hits that have significantly increased her fanbase, pushing her past 800,000 followers.

Going from zero to one is actually the hardest part. Once you get past that hurdle, the growth in your fan base will explode.

Yu Yue went from being a struggling working-class woman who couldn't afford to rent a place a year ago to gaining 800,000 followers in a short period of time, and she no longer needs to worry about money.

This was something she had never even considered at first. Yu Yue had calculated that, based on the normal trend, she could probably reach one million followers in a few more months.

Sure enough, Yu Meili and Xin Kaixin are her lucky stars.

When she said this to someone, Xin Qi nodded in agreement.

After adopting Kaixin, he not only landed a role in a film directed by a renowned director, which he had always dreamed of, but his relationship with Kaixin also started to improve.

It can be said that she has achieved success in both her career and love life.

Xin Qi is pursuing her again. Since the film wrapped up, he hasn't taken on any other work, just to focus on being with her.

However, recently, he may occasionally need to attend a few events, such as promotional activities for his new movie.

Yes, their film's post-production is all done, and it's now in the promotion and distribution phase. It will be released to the public soon.

Thinking of this, Xin Qi said, "I have a few premiere tickets, why don't you bring your friends to see it?"

"What's your name?" Yu Yue asked curiously.

"Young general." Xin Qi smirked and pointed to himself with a smug grin.

Yu Yue's eyes widened in surprise, but she couldn't help rolling her eyes.

"Okay, okay, which city will you be holding your premiere in?"

“Of course it’s S City, it’s the center of the entertainment economy,” Xin Qi said. “So it’s perfect, I don’t have to go far.”

Yu Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "Just give me two tickets, I'll go with Lin Shiya. Oh, and don't give me any seats too far in the front row."

"Why?" Xin Qi frowned, somewhat unhappy.

Yu Yue quickly explained, "I'm afraid people will find out about you and me..."

"So what?" Xin Qi interrupted her with a stern face. "What's there to hide? Am I ashamed to be seen by others? Or are you still thinking about that guy Gu Yunze?!"

He knew perfectly well that someone would still ask her out to dinner from time to time. Although she had rejected him every time, Xin Qi was still very unhappy.

"Why do you keep bringing him up?" Yu Yue was also a little annoyed. "I just don't like being too high-profile and don't want my normal life to be disturbed."

"Alright, alright, I'll put you in the back row, okay?" Xin Qi couldn't do anything about her. He had indeed been jealous and said things he shouldn't have, so his voice softened.

"And you're not allowed to mention that person again," Yu Yue emphasized.

"Yes, yes, I understand." Xin Qi obediently admitted her mistake. "I shouldn't have mentioned him. By the way... I'll probably be very busy next, promoting the movie everywhere, so I won't be able to walk the dog with you. Also, please take care of Kaixin..."

"Okay, I understand. How long will you be busy?" Yu Yue asked.

"I don't know, I'll be very busy until the film's release," Xin Qi sighed. He really didn't want to leave her to work. But the thought of earning money to support her with his own hands gave him renewed motivation.

Of course, he is also looking forward to the upcoming movie release, wondering if the audience will like his character.

Once the final title for "Young General" was decided, he undeniably became the most important character, and naturally, the pressure followed.

...

Just as Xin Qi had said, for a period of time afterward, Yu Yue hardly saw him return, but she could see him on various TV news and variety shows every day.

Seeing him speak eloquently on screen, recounting the hardships and difficulties of filming, and even the dangers and crises he encountered, things he had never told her before.

So that's how dangerous their filming was...

Yu Yue suddenly realized that after ten years of separation, she no longer understood him. Shedding his former naiveté, he had become a great tree in the corners she couldn't see, providing shelter from the wind and rain and a sense of security.

Of course, he can be a bit childish at times, especially when he likes to argue with her and has an extremely strong competitive spirit.

Yu Yue pouted, hugged Meili and Kaixin who were leaning over on either side of her on the sofa, and watched TV together.

As she looked at him, she started to miss him.

...

The film was finally scheduled for release on the first weekend of July, July 7th. Although Xinqi was very busy, she didn't forget to send her the premiere ticket.

Yes, he didn't have time to deliver it in person, so he had to use a courier service.

After receiving the movie tickets, Yu Yue contacted Lin Shiya.

"Holy crap, how did you get tickets for the premiere?!" Lin Shiya exclaimed. "I tried to get them from someone, but I couldn't."

“Of course it’s about connections.” Yu Yue raised an eyebrow. “Just tell me if you want to go or not.”

"Of course!!" Lin Shiya exclaimed excitedly, "You really gave me a big surprise, no wonder you're our million-follower internet celebrity!"

Yes, Yu Yue's fans surpassed one million ahead of schedule, which she never expected. She had underestimated the popularity of Meili Kaixin.

"Let's meet at my house on the 7th then." Yu Yue was also happy that her best friend liked it, but she hadn't yet revealed anything about Xin Qi. After all, the two hadn't yet crossed the final line and officially become a couple. She couldn't very well introduce him to Lin Shiya as her prospective boyfriend.

Yes, after this period of separation, Yu Yue has completely come to terms with it.

She felt that instead of getting caught up in her own thoughts, she should be honest with herself and follow her instincts.

She missed him; she admitted that she had fallen for him.

As luck would have it, a week later, on the night before the premiere, Xin Qi returned.

He was wearing a custom-made charcoal gray suit, his hair was casually disheveled, and his tie was loosely half-undone. He looked as if he had just stepped off the red carpet, and even his clothes smelled nice.

Yu Yue was stunned for a moment when she saw it.

Is this Xin the superstar in his professional role? He's so damn handsome!!

The visual impact was so strong that she couldn't help but stare at it for a long time.

So Yu Yue made the other person stand at the door as punishment for a while, until someone spoke up to remind them.

"How long do you intend to keep watching?"

Yu Yue saw the corners of someone's mouth that he could no longer suppress, looking at her with a mocking smile, his eyes filled with nothing but her.

"May I come in?"

Yu Yue then came to her senses and stepped back half a step to let him in.

"Why did you suddenly come back? Isn't the premiere the most important event tomorrow?"

"Everything is almost ready. My agent will come to pick me up in a bit." Xin Qi coughed lightly. "I told the crew that I missed my dog, so I came back to see him."

Yu Yue said "Oh" and looked towards the doghouse.

"Meili and Kaixin are both asleep. What can you possibly see if you come over so late?"

"Of course it's up to you." As soon as the door closed, Xin Qi couldn't wait any longer and hugged her tightly, nuzzling his cheek against her ear. When their skin touched, every pore seemed to leap with joy.

His fragrance instantly filled her nostrils, carrying his warmth, making Yu Yue feel as if something had filled a small void in her heart, making her want more.

So for the first time, she took the initiative to hug him back and whispered, "I missed you too."

Feeling the force coming from his waist, the person's body trembled.

...

At this moment, downstairs in the residential area, Lin Shiya got out of the taxi carrying large and small bags, took out her phone and glanced at it. It wasn't too late yet, so Xiao Yuyue should still be awake.

She smiled, tousled her freshly permed wavy hair, and strode towards the residential building in front of her, her high heels clicking on the floor.