"Ji Jing," Bi Xie smiled, as usual, but there was a hint of unfamiliarity in his tone.

A fleeting sadness crossed Ji Jing's eyes, then he smiled and asked, "Are you leaving?"

“Yes,” Bi Xie nodded, “I’m going to see my brother.”

"Well... have a safe trip."

The two had really nothing to talk about, as if that night in the private room where they were having a late-night snack was the last time they could sit together harmoniously.

It seems that the two of them have never had anything to talk about. It's always Ji Jing who racks her brains to find topics and unexpectedly appears in any corner she needs.

Bi Xie nodded again, thought for a moment, and replied dryly, "May the filming go smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Ji Jing chuckled, revealing the unique sunny and refreshing aura of a young man. However, he quickly stopped laughing, his gaze becoming deep as he looked at the girl and sighed, "Don't you... have anything else to say to me? After all, I pursued you."

Bi Xie paused, wanting to say something more, but after rehearsing several things in his mind, he couldn't utter a sound when it came to his lips.

"Never mind," Ji Jing said with a wry smile, then suddenly produced a ceramic doll as if by magic. "A birthday present."

Bi Xie glanced at the porcelain doll and couldn't take his eyes off it.

They look so alike!

This ceramic doll looks exactly like her.

The doll has smooth skin, a rosy face, and even its lips seem to be moist and pink. Its eyes are clear and bright, with long, curled eyelashes that are clearly visible. Not to mention the doll's clothes, which are obviously made of high-end fabrics and fine gauze, with exquisite workmanship. They are exactly the same as the light blue puff-sleeved retro-style dress that Bi Xie wore when he attended the "Flying Immortal Peach Blossom Spring" player gathering.

"How did you know..." Bi Xie asked hesitantly, raising his eyes.

How did Ji Jing know the style of the dress she wore to the Flying Immortal Peach Blossom Spring player gathering? Had he investigated her?

Ji Jing lowered his eyes and smiled slightly, "It's late, but at least it made it in time."

Regarding the original owner's birthday, neither her aunt nor uncle cared. An Chen might remember, but he was far away in City C and probably didn't even have Su Yan's contact information, let alone send her a birthday gift.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved. Bi Xie felt even more guilty. She had initially thought that Ji Jing was just playing with her at Man Ni's behest, so her attitude towards him hadn't been very good. Now, holding this ceramic doll, she felt a warmth in her heart and smiled, saying, "Thank you, I like it very much."

Su Yan frowned even more deeply and glanced at his watch.

Seeing his actions, Ji Jing smiled and said, "If you like it, then I won't delay your departure."

Bi Xie nodded, then suddenly wanted to say something more, but his tongue seemed to be tied in knots, and he couldn't utter a single word. He touched the porcelain doll's hair with his fingertips, and his eyes suddenly caught sight of Xiao Jingyi, who was ten feet behind Ji Jing. He pursed his lips and smiled slightly, "Then goodbye."

"Wait a minute," Ji Jing called out to the two of them.

Bi Xie turned around.

Ji Jing moved his lips, and after a moment, a relaxed and arrogant smile appeared on his handsome face. "You give me a peach, I'll repay you with a precious jade. My birthday is February 2nd. On that day, I also want a porcelain doll. Hmm, I want a porcelain doll that's as handsome as me. Don't be stingy with the money."

"Haha, okay," Bi Xie smiled happily, "I'll remember that."

Ji Jing laughed too, a hearty and unrestrained laugh.

After Bi Xie finished speaking, he paused for a moment, only then realizing where this feeling of déjà vu came from.

The first time Ji Jing called out to him, he also said wait, but finally called out to her, "An Xie, I hope you can remember me..."

·

In City C, Su Yan took Bi Xie directly to the villa where An Chen was.

Along the way, Bi Xie asked Su Yan many questions, such as who would take care of An Chen since Su Yan had been with Xiao Jingyi for a long time? How was An Chen's treatment progressing? Could he speak fluently now?

Upon arriving at the villa, all her questions were answered.

"An'an".

The boy who opened the door for her had his eyes light up the moment he saw her, his face filled with joy and excitement.

He was wearing a simple white hoodie, and his smile was like a rainbow blooming in the sky after the rain, sunny and refreshing. He was completely different from his previous crooked mouth, lame leg, slovenly and dejected appearance. While Bi Xie was stunned, he couldn't help but step forward and give her a big hug, tears falling from the corners of his eyes. "An'an, your brother has recovered."

After a moment of hesitation, Bi Xie raised his arm, patted the boy's back, grinned, and said, "Brother, I told you you'd be alright."

The two siblings hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they had a lot to say to each other when they met.

Su Yan didn't disturb them. She instructed the housekeeper to prepare a meal and then made a phone call.

Just as he hung up the phone, Bi Xie suddenly appeared behind him without him noticing, grinning and saying, "Reporting to the boss, Dr. Su?"

Su Yan adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, didn't answer, and asked, "Did Miss An need something from me?"

Bi Xie smiled and thanked him: "Dr. Su told me before that my brother's illness would take at least six months to have any hope of recovery. Now, only four months have passed, and Dr. Su has given me back a healthy and cheerful brother. In addition to thanking Dr. Su, I would also like to ask Dr. Su how much my brother's treatment will cost?"

Su Yan stared at her intently for a moment: "You really want to thank me?"

Bi Xie nodded: "Of course, I don't accept undeserved rewards. I don't like to take advantage of others. Doctor Su, you don't need to worry about me not having money. I've already received most of the salary for 'The Heavenly Sacred Fox Song,' and the final payment will be deposited into my account after filming wraps up. If this money is not enough, I can film a few more movies to pay off my debts."

"Miss An, I think you've misunderstood. I have plenty of money."

Bi Xie blinked and joked, "Dr. Su, you know that's going to stir up trouble."

Su Yan calmly replied, "If Miss An wishes to repay my kindness, I do indeed need your help with something."

"What's up?"

Su Yan put his phone into his suit pocket and said softly, "An Chen's condition has improved, but there is no certainty about the possibility of a relapse in the next two months. I need to stay here, and during this time, I need you to protect my boss closely."

Bi Xie's lips twitched. What a joke.

"Dr. Su, I'm a girl. You know your boss's personality—unpredictable, prone to choking people at the drop of a hat. Are you sure this isn't like throwing yourself into the lion's den?"

An Chen's voice came from the dining table: "An'an, Dr. Su, come and eat!"

Su Yan remained calm: "The boss won't hurt you."

Bi Xie was amused. Where did Su Yan get the confidence that Xiao Jingyi wouldn't hurt her?

Two rows of maple trees stood outside the villa. The bleak autumn wind blew in a gust of cold air. Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, Su Yan's gaze was icy. "If the boss wants to get rid of someone, there are plenty of ways to make him disappear from the world. Miss An, the boss treats you differently."