Chapter 166
He changed the subject, which eased the tension considerably.
Seeing that Lingwu followed her gaze and smiled, Zoe breathed a sigh of relief.
He had been preparing for a long time, and he absolutely couldn't afford to have the slightest mishap!
The manor was rich and magnificent, like a classical Western oil painting.
The rose garden that comes into view is a vast expanse of fragrant blossoms, stretching as far as the eye can see, a shimmering and magnificent sight, contrasting beautifully with the crimson clouds on the horizon that seem to have been specially sent to welcome the gods.
Inside the manor, the servants all bowed deeply, and even after standing up, they did not raise their eyes, which was enough to show the strictness of the rules.
The scenery is beautiful, but only those who set rules can appreciate its beauty.
Lingwu nodded occasionally, responding to Zoe's endless chatter.
She and Lu Jingyue didn't notice anything unusual, but Zoe's subordinates and the servants in the manor all swallowed hard.
She hid it very well, and only for a few moments before reverting to her expressionless face and sweet smile.
After a week, Zoe took the two on a tour of his country, and then Lingwu joined the crew.
Because she didn't want Lingwu to be too tired, Zoe didn't schedule too many movies, only two.
The director of this film has already won numerous awards, and this time he is once again personally directing it, preparing to compete for the Oscars again.
The other director is a rising star on the international stage, and is also of Chinese descent.
Zoe chose her because she was Chinese and a woman.
This way, he wouldn't have to worry about the director being biased and making Ling Wu uncomfortable, nor would he have to worry about having another rival in love.
The already famous director, whose initial arrogance was gradually won over by his good looks and talent.
He even brings Ling Wu with him when attending important occasions. If it weren't for Zoe's presence, he would love to discuss scripts and explore humanities and history with Ling Wu every day.
Even after Lingwu left, he remained deeply immersed in the mysterious Eastern culture, unable to extricate himself.
Time slipped away little by little, and as Ling Wu was about to set sail for her next travel destination, Lu Jingyue and Zoe were in completely opposite states.
One hesitated, wanting to go along, but bound by constraints, unable to do so.
The other one happily began packing her luggage.
Lu Jingyue knocked on the door and saw Ling Wu just closing her laptop. She only had time to see a lot of scenery from various places and Ling Wu's photos.
With a hint of curiosity, she stepped forward and placed her hand on Ling Wu's shoulder, but Ling Wu did not respond.
It wasn't until she massaged Lingwu's shoulders that Lingwu seemed to realize what was happening, turning back to give her a faint smile.
This dispelled her momentary confusion.
The little crybaby was probably just too focused.
"Little crybaby, although you love acting, doing two films in a row in such a short period is a bit tiring. If our round-the-world trip encounters something like this again, we need to seriously consider it, okay?"
"However... if you like, then I'll stay with you and be your most powerful manager and assistant!"
Lu Jingyue blinked her watery eyes, and after Ling Wu responded with a smile, she muttered in confusion:
"Little crybaby, why are you so interested in computers now? You're almost always fiddling with the computer every time you come here."
Lingwu replied quickly, "I'm looking at the itinerary for the upcoming trip. I'll have more fun if I plan my trip well."
Before their departure, the two declined Zoe's suggestion to use a private jet. It wasn't until they turned around and passed through security and the ticket gate that Zoe clenched her fists with trembling fingers.
His eyes were filled with panic and unspeakable fear. After a moment, he looked up and saw the two people waving at him from around the corner. He then realized what was happening, straightened his back, and raised his hand in response.
Lu Jingyue, who was waving, frowned. "What's wrong with him?"
Ling Wu slowly lowered her gaze, her voice gentle and calm: "Zoe told me that there is another force competing with him. Perhaps he's been too tired lately because of this."
"Oh? Aren't we bothering him by coming here to play?"
"Okay, so don't contact Zoe anytime soon."
"good!"
After the figure he had waited for for two years left, Zoe's upright posture finally resembled a pine tree bent under the weight of snow.
He raised his hand to cover his eyelashes, stood up again, and his face returned to its usual cold and aloof expression, but the dampness and coolness of his palms indicated that he had not been at peace just now.
"Ten days to get rid of those idiots."
Zoe gave the order in a calm voice, her back turning away with a resolute and determined air.
Ten days later, he would catch up with Ling Wu's schedule, follow behind her, and ensure her safety.
——
The rising sun over the mountaintop, the gentle sea breeze, the golden sunrise on the snow-capped peaks, the beautiful aurora borealis amidst extreme cold...
Both figures and footprints were left behind.
This was also a promise made by Ruan Lingwu, who was eighteen years old, and Lu Jingyue, whom she regarded as the sun.
Under the aurora, Lingwu brought Ruan Lingwu's soul.
Ruan Lingwu secretly glanced at Lu Jingyue, whose eyes were curved in a happy smile, using her own body as a cover.
"Sister Yue..." she called out, her voice low and soft, filled with countless emotions.
"Hmm?" Lu Jingyue turned her head and stared intently at Ruan Lingwu.
Ruan Lingwu looked at her for a long time before finally asking softly, "Is Sister Yue happy?"
“I’m always happy when I’m with this little crybaby,” Lu Jingyue replied without hesitation.
"That's good."
That sweltering summer when she was seventeen, the cicadas' chirping, accompanied by an unpleasant odor, clung to her like maggots to her bones every time she left school.
It was a bright young girl with a high ponytail, raised eyebrows, and upturned fox-like eyes who used her delicate hands to wash away all the dirt on her body.
From then on, it became the warm sun she wanted to protect for the rest of her life.
Lu Jingyue stared blankly for a moment at the tear in Ling Wu's eye, then suppressed her heartache and smiled gently. She raised her hand and cupped Ling Wu's face.
"Is it too cold? Why are you crying?"
Ling Wu returned to her body and nodded. "Hmm, it's a bit cold."
Her five senses are slowly fading; she can no longer feel hot or cold.
“Then let’s go back. Our next stop is the grassland. After that, we’ll go home! We still have many more three-year periods, many more five-year periods, ten-year periods, twenty-year periods…” Lu Jingyue held Ling Wu’s hand.
A moment later, she secretly looked at Ling Wu and said, "Little crybaby, for a moment just now, I thought I saw you when you were eighteen."
Ling Wu slowly turned her head, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at the girl in the school uniform. After Lu Jingyue finished speaking, she could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
Seeing this, Lingwu spoke gently: "Perhaps it was me at eighteen who came to take a look, to see if I've become estranged from Sister Yue, and to see if I've protected Sister Yue well."
Lu Jingyue followed Ling Wu's gaze, but could only see emptiness.
She beamed with a bright smile, waved in that direction, her smile as beautiful as the sunshine, and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine!"
"Goodnight, you little crybaby at eighteen," Lu Jingyue said playfully before pulling Ling Wu away.
The girl gradually disappeared from the spot, leaving only a soft, affectionate murmur:
Goodnight, Sister Yue...
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