Chapter 51: A Visit.

Half an hour later, Sheng Yi got off the car in front of a private hospital in S City.

After giving her the ward number, the nurse led her directly to the ward door. Before she could ask anything, the nurse had already walked away.

Wen Shili was in a single room. The door was ajar, and she peeked inside, but couldn't see a single staff member. Only on the bed in the inner room could she vaguely see someone lying on their side.

She raised her hand and gently knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside. Taking a few steps further in, she realized the person on the bed seemed to be asleep.

This was the first time Sheng Yi had seen Wen Shili in a hospital gown, lying on his side with his eyes obediently closed. His complexion looked a little worse than before, but he didn't look too sickly; instead, he gave off a peaceful and gentle feeling.

The rumors circulating outside have indeed been exaggerated to a great extent. I wonder if his studio has heard about them or taken any action.

She was just wondering whether she should let her friends who were waiting for news know when her phone vibrated twice, and a new message came in.

It was that little girl who had been crying her eyes out before. I asked her if there was any latest news about her.

Sheng Yi typed two words, but before she could send them, the other party couldn't wait and called her directly.

She could still recall the anxious and impatient look on that large group of people's faces. She never imagined that in the notoriously materialistic fashion world, Wen Shili could garner so much genuine respect from so many people.

She carefully placed the things she had brought aside and was about to turn around and go out to answer the phone when the person in bed was still disturbed by the slight movement.

Wen Shili seemed not to have figured out the situation yet. His thick eyelashes fluttered, and his hazy eyes had lost their sharpness that could see through people's hearts at any moment.

"You're awake?" Sheng Yi asked in surprise.

Unlike his usual composed or casual demeanor, he was completely unguarded at this moment, blinking his eyes without saying a word.

Sheng Yi didn't know what was wrong with him either, so she stepped forward and asked, "Are you feeling unwell? I'll call a doctor to take a look."

Wen Shili shook his head slightly. "It's nothing." He then asked her, "When did you arrive?"

His voice was slightly hoarse and dry, and he seemed even weaker than he appeared.

"Didn't you say nothing was wrong?" Sheng Yi frowned slightly. "Just now."

Wen Shili propped himself up to sit up, and she quickly went over to help him, then pulled out a pillow to put behind his back. Just as she was about to ask him how he was doing, her phone started ringing again.

She waved her phone. "I'm going to answer this call."

Wen Shili nodded, but his eyes still followed her movements, like the little dog at home that always liked to follow her around pitifully wagging its tail.

As she was about to leave, Sheng Yi turned and walked to the window, where she briefly explained the main points to the other person.

Upon hearing that Wen Shili was alright, the other person was overjoyed but then started crying again, saying that she had liked him for many years and that she entered the entertainment industry because of him.

Sheng Yi had never experienced being a fan of a celebrity before, and she didn't know that such unreserved love for an idol could be so sincere and passionate.

In fact, when she first gained a lot of attention, she tried to carefully control the boundaries of her interactions with fans. As things progressed, she gradually learned to adapt and stopped taking all kinds of comments, good or bad, to heart.

Sometimes, seeing fans' declarations of love and shouts makes me wonder if I deserve to be followed and supported.

With Wen Shili's large fan base, there's no shortage of loyal followers. This unwavering admiration over the years is perhaps a result of his combined talent and personal charisma.

As she thought this, her eyes involuntarily glanced in his direction, only to find him leaning against the headboard, his eyes fixed on her, lost in thought.

Even though she knew he couldn't hear her, Sheng Yi still unconsciously lowered her voice.

After hanging up the phone, she inquired about his health. Wen Shili said it was nothing serious, and the doctor had only advised him to rest.

He looked indifferent, as if he hadn't taken the doctor's orders seriously.

For top-tier celebrities, unless they want to stop, they'll never have enough gigs. Working non-stop will eventually break even the most resilient person.

"It's your own body, and you don't care what others can do." Sheng Yi gave a few simple instructions, then secretly glanced at the time, making conversation, "Where's Cao Jun? I haven't seen him."

Wen Shili pursed his lips tightly, glancing subtly at the person in front of him. "Do you need to see him?"

It's always easier to talk to him than to talk to you, and besides, when your own artist is sick, shouldn't the staff be there for them?

Sheng Yi pursed her lips, hesitating whether to just leave him there alone, but then felt it would be a bit much to leave like that. So she took out her phone to send a WeChat message to Cao Jun while comforting the patient.

"No, I came here specifically to see you."

"oh."

She didn't expect Wen Shili to take such a casual attempt to please him seriously. After all, he had no shortage of people who cared about him, and no matter how attentive others were, he probably just took it for granted.

So naturally, she didn't see that someone's lips curled slightly, but then he straightened his expression and asked about her future work.

Sheng Yi typed on the keyboard, "It should be some business activities, and some drama promotions or the like."

"If you have time, you can come and support me at my concert." Wen Shili paused, then added, "It's in S City, very close."

Sheng Yi had only heard Xiao You mention this a few days ago, but she didn't expect to hear the person herself inviting her today. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is Teacher Wen inviting me?"

Wen Shili raised his eyelashes. "Isn't what I did obvious enough?"

His expression was serious, and his words carried a hint of melancholy at the end. Sheng Yi inadvertently looked into his eyes and could even see her own jokingly upturned lips reflected in them.

She looked away. "Which day?"

"Number 28."

It's quite a coincidence that Wang Ying's wedding is also scheduled for that day. It seems I'm destined to disappoint him.

Sheng Yi bit her lip, not looking up at his expression, but she could feel that the gaze beside her was always fixed on her face, as if waiting for an answer.

Being stared at like that by him made her feel inexplicably guilty.

"I'm sorry, I already have an appointment that day." The readily available excuse sounded somewhat weak and unconvincing. After a moment's thought, she added, "If I have time, I'll definitely be there on time."

Cao Jun's message on WeChat finally arrived late, easing the awkward atmosphere. Sheng Yi opened it; it was him asking her to look after things for a while, saying he was already on his way.

Since they've said that, she can't just abandon them.

Before Cao Jun even arrived, the ward welcomed another visitor.

Since their last meeting abroad, Sheng Yi hadn't seen Yan Shen for a long time, but that didn't stop Yan Shen from raising his eyebrows and exclaiming loudly about their deep connection the moment he saw her.

It seemed that news of Wen Shili had already spread, or perhaps their relationship was deeper than she had thought. Sheng Yi sat with them for a while, then took her leave, giving them space to talk.

Before the elevator even arrived, Yan Shen had already finished speaking and come out.

Sheng Yi was surprised, "Why don't you chat a little longer?"

Yan Shen shrugged. "They don't really welcome me."

If Cao Jun hadn't suddenly and urgently denied the rumors within the industry, he wouldn't have known that this person had caused him to end up in the hospital.

When he said this, it was impossible to tell whether he was serious or joking. Sheng Yi couldn't figure out the boundaries of his relationship with Wen Shili, so she didn't press the matter further.

The elevator went down, and several more groups of people came up along the way.

Sheng Yi stood in the corner, looking at the girl in front of her. She was wearing sunglasses and loose clothing, but her straight back still carried a strong, determined air about her. She was easy to recognize.

She glanced at the floor plan, then lowered her eyes again.

When she got home, Fu Xiaodan had already finished get off work. Seeing her return, she happily asked her when she had time.

"We were supposed to try on dresses this weekend, but Liang Hui is going on a business trip these next few days. If it's convenient for you, could you come and give me your opinion?"

The end of the year is a busy time, and Fu Xiaodan had to work overtime for several days to barely free up this weekend.

Sheng Yi watched as her friend juggled work with making preparations for the engagement banquet, her face beaming with joy. She was genuinely happy for her friend and readily agreed to the small request.

However, the next few days were a crazy rush to finish the work. I was so busy that I didn't have a moment to spare, and I finally managed to coordinate an afternoon of free time with Lao Qian.

Fu Xiaodan has a good figure and is efficient. After trying on a few outfits, she quickly decided on the dress.

Seeing her friend enveloped in happiness, Sheng Yi congratulated her again and listened to her recount the details of how she met Liang Hui.

Even someone as energetic and outgoing as her can't help but soften when talking about the person she'll be spending the rest of her life with. Even as an observer, you can easily be enveloped in the happiness emanating from her.

“He just doesn’t know how to express himself,” Fu Xiaodan told her.

For example, today, Liang Hui didn't show up, but he sent a red envelope early on, insisting on treating Sheng Yi to a meal before he was satisfied.

Sheng Yi glanced at her packed schedule, gritted her teeth, and headed to the restaurant with Fu Xiaodan anyway. Controlling her figure wouldn't make a difference if she missed a meal or two.

Since Liang Hui was paying the bill anyway, the two of them generously booked a private room and listened to Fu Xiaodan recount her past experiences, filled with laughter and tears, with a nostalgic expression.

In Sheng Yi's memory, Liang Hui was indeed not good at talking. When he was with Fu Xiaodan, he was mostly quiet and silent, watching her point east and west with a smile.

She couldn't help but wonder, "How did he have the courage to confess to you back then?"

After hearing this, Fu Xiaodan laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, and it took her a while to stop laughing. "His behavior back then was really too obvious."

"Maybe liking someone means wanting to be with them and sharing your little moments with them. That's how I am, so seeing him is like looking in a mirror."

Sheng Yi tilted her head, watching her youngest daughter's expressive manner, finding it both novel and amusing.

Fu Xiaodan felt her face flush under her gaze, reached out to refill the glass in front of her, and mumbled a summary, "He thought he had kept it a secret very well."

Sheng Yi picked up his wine glass and saw his smiling face reflected on the glass.

The two walked home hand in hand. At the end, Fu Xiaodan sighed and said, "I really want to pack you up and take you with me."

Sheng Yi crossed her arms and retreated in terror, "No, I'm straight."

The two laughed heartily, seemingly without a trace of worry.

In fact, everyone knows that if things continue at this pace, Fu Xiaodan will have to move out of this little place soon, and Sheng Yi will have to find a new roommate.

However, given that she is now barely a public figure, it is ultimately inappropriate for her to share an apartment with strangers.

When Lao Qian heard about it, he volunteered to take on the job for her. After all, he had long been unhappy about her continuing to live there.

Sheng Yi was happy to have some free time and handed over all the responsibilities to Lao Qian.

The period drama that Sheng Yi made a cameo appearance in during the spring has finally been scheduled for release in winter. In the released trailer, Sheng Yi didn't expect to appear in the show.

It was a fleeting shot; if you weren't sharp-eyed, you wouldn't even be able to see her face clearly. But this less than two-second clip was captured by netizens and went viral online.

In the drama, she is dressed simply and stands respectfully beside the mistress of the house, her eyes naturally raised, then lowered in alarm.

More than half a year has passed, and she never imagined that the most difficult scene to film back then would one day be analyzed frame by frame.

Looking at the numerous pictures trending on social media, Sheng Yi felt inexplicably guilty.