Chapter 4
When Su Xingyao returned to Lu Jiuxu's villa, it was already completely dark.
The weather was a bit strange today. The temperature suddenly dropped in the evening and it has been drizzling since then.
The driver sent Su Xingyao to the door of the main house. As soon as he opened the car door, he saw Aunt Zhang standing at the door with a thin coat draped over her arm and an umbrella in the other hand.
When she saw the car stopped, she walked to the door with an umbrella and held it for Su Xingyao.
"Finally I'm back. The temperature suddenly dropped today. Hurry up and put on your coat to avoid getting wet in the rain."
Su Xingyao kept opening the door with her right hand, staring blankly at Aunt Zhang.
When Aunt Zhang saw that Su Xingyao didn't move, she thought he didn't hear clearly, so she quickly spread out her coat and covered his shoulders.
"Come down to eat soon."
"good."
Su Xingyao responded softly and put on her clothes clumsily.
After getting out of the car and taking the umbrella from Aunt Zhang, he walked into the house with her.
Su Xingyao only wore a thin shirt when she went out today, and she should have felt cold as the temperature dropped.
But now he felt warm all over.
A steaming pot of soup and a few side dishes were already placed on the table in the dining room.
Aunt Zhang asked Su Xingyao to sit down, then turned around and quickly served the two of them food.
Su Xingyao looked up and glanced at Aunt Zhang's back, then lowered her head to look at the hot food on the dining table.
I was a little dazed for a moment.
It seemed that since his sister left, he had never again experienced being waited for at home for dinner.
He had no home in the orphanage, and he was just a marginal figure in the Shen family. His parents had never waited so warmly for him to come home for dinner.
The soup pot was bubbling with hot smoke. Aunt Zhang saw that Su Xingyao was distracted, so she urged him to come back.
"You look so thin. You must eat more. Eating more will help you get better faster."
Su Xingyao nodded, picked up a piece of meat and chewed it slowly.
The Shen family also has a nanny who plays a similar role to Aunt Zhang.
It’s just that Aunt Zhang raised Lu Jiuxu, while Aunt Liu raised Shen Huaixi.
Therefore, all her favoritism was given to Shen Huaixi, so when her parents couldn't see her, she always treated herself coldly and ignored her.
Aunt Liu, who always remembered to make a cup of milk for Shen Huaixi before bed, forgot to leave him a midnight snack when she was recognized as a senior in high school.
After returning home from self-study classes every day, no matter how hungry or tired he was, he could not eat any hot meals.
Even if he wanted to cook for himself after doing his homework late at night, the storage room where the ingredients were kept was locked.
Later he mentioned this matter to his mother in a tactful way.
But his mother implied to him that he knew Aunt Liu’s character very well and that he should not learn to lie at such a young age.
The two were having dinner when the driver, Master Wang, parked the car and helped Su Xingyao bring the suitcase over.
Aunt Zhang's eyes almost turned red when she saw the shabby little box.
She knew that Su Xingyao was going back to his parents' house today to pack up his things, but she didn't expect that the things he brought back were so shabby and pitiful.
In fact, she had already noticed something unusual when getting along with the other party.
After all, if a person is so seriously injured and has been missing for so long, normal parents would have already called and searched all over the world for him.
But after so long, she hadn't seen anyone come to see him, and she hadn't even received a phone call from anyone caring about him.
People are all made of flesh and blood. She didn't understand why such a gentle and obedient child could be ignored to such an extent by his family.
*
Early the next morning, Su Xingyao came to the garden to help Aunt Zhang cut the freshest flower bouquets and arrange them.
He had just finished cutting a bunch of peonies when his agent called him urgently.
Su Xingyao was not prepared to answer the call.
But suddenly I remembered that I didn't block the other party because I had something else to communicate, so I pressed the answer button.
As soon as the call was connected, Liang Yifan's sarcastic voice rang out.
"Xingyao, what happened recently?"
It seems like he is caring, but he is actually blaming.
Su Xingyao ignored Liang Yifan's sarcasm and went straight to the topic he wanted to talk about.
"Brother Liang, I'm going to terminate my contract with the company."
Although his superiors had already warned him, they knew that Su Xingyao had disappeared during this period because she ran away from home due to a temper tantrum.
But Liang Yifan, who was used to being superior in front of others, was still waiting for him to give him an explanation.
Then he suddenly heard the word "termination of contract". He was choking on the water he was drinking and immediately raised his voice to ask, "Termination of contract? Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Although Liang Yifan looked down on Su Xingyao, he had been coaching him for two years. To be honest, his cooperation at work actually made him worry-free.
No matter if it's just to make up the numbers or it's a show that you're bound to be scolded for, as long as you accept the notice, even if the other party is unwilling, they won't say anything and will just go.
Although everyone scolded him harshly, he always felt that Su Xingyao really liked his identity as a celebrity.
Therefore, I was quite shocked to hear that the other party actually proposed to terminate the contract.
Su Xingyao didn't intend to say anything more to Liang Yifan, so she simply told him, "Nothing, just letting you know."
His tone was calm, but it carried a firmness that brooked no argument.
It was this attitude that made Liang Yifan, who felt he could no longer control the other party, feel as if he was being provoked, so he hastily rejected the proposal.
"It's no use telling me this, you have to talk to the company."
The company Liang Yifan refers to is Movie Star Entertainment.
It was founded by Qin Mingchuan, a new business elite.
After saying this, Liang Yifan sneered and spoke again.
"I can see that you have really grown up after running away from home for a month. But we have been together for so long and we have some feelings for each other. Don't blame me for not reminding you. If you feel that you have grown up and want to fly, it's okay. But before you fly, you should also consider your own abilities, whether you have the ability to do so after you go out, whether anyone wants you, and whether you can withstand public opinion."
Liang Yifan narrowed his eyes with disdain, as if he was certain that the company would be doomed if this loser left, and continued.
"Xingyao, do you think you are Shen Huaixi? He has popularity and traffic. What about you? You are full of negative information now. You were scolded once on the last show, and negative searches are everywhere. Except for movie stars, which company dares to hire you after the contract is terminated?"
Liang Yifan's words were very blunt and unpleasant to hear.
He originally had many ways to persuade Su Xingyao to discuss the termination of the contract, but in the end he habitually chose the method that he thought would be the most effective in breaking down Su Xingyao's defenses.
Although he didn't know the relationship between Shen Huaixi and Su Xingyao, he could feel the subtle atmosphere between them.
Especially since Shen Huaixi was in the sky, while Su Xingyao was trampled in the mud.
After Liang Yifan said these words, he felt a little relieved after doing something good for others.
However, he didn't expect that the other party would respond to him with a calm "It's okay."
It doesn't matter.
Qin Mingchuan founded the company for Shen Huaixi, so leaving really doesn't matter to him.
Su Xingyao's frank attitude made Liang Yifan wonder for a moment whether the other party knew something.
Knowing that the top management had found a good resource for Su Xingyao's debut, which made the latter a minor celebrity, they immediately came to greet him.
All the good resources of the company can only be given to Shen Huaixi, and Su Xingyao doesn't need to fight against the black, clarify, or care.
Liang Yifan listened to the company and did so many bad things. Now facing Su Xingyao, seeing the other party's attitude that left no room for maneuver or negotiation, he became angry and raised his voice to make himself appear less guilty.
"Stop dreaming. Even if you want to terminate the contract, you have to finish the TV series you are working on first."
Su Xingyao knew it wouldn't be a good role, so she immediately refused, "You didn't get my consent, and I didn't sign a contract."
Liang Yifan smiled maliciously, "The company and I have the right to make decisions for you."
After saying this, he gritted his teeth and emphasized it to Su Xingyao again.
"It's an S-rated TV series. Please prepare to join the crew in three days."
Now the contract is still in the hands of the other party. Su Xingyao knows that she really can't refuse it, so she simply doesn't say anything more.
After replying with a casual "OK", he hung up the phone.
Taking the phone away from his ear, Su Xingyao found that an unfamiliar number had sent him a text message.
Unknown number:
Xingyao, it doesn't matter how many times you block me in anger, but can you please not treat my parents like this? Do you know how much it hurts them?
Shen Huaixi's words of pity and accusation jumped to the center of the screen, leaving Su Xingyao speechless.
After he blocked the number, he immediately decided to find a suitable time to go to the business hall to change his number.
*
Being harassed by two people in a row was a bit annoying, but they were not enough to spoil Su Xingyao's fun.
After he turned his phone to silent mode, he walked towards the rose garden to cut a few more bouquets of roses.
As a result, he had just taken two steps and walked around a row of hydrangeas when he realized that Lu Jiuxu was sitting on a chair looking at him.
The other person was holding a stack of documents in his hand and there was a cup of coffee on the table in front of him.
Apparently, he's working here.
Su Xingyao was a little surprised by Lu Jiuxu's appearance.
He just heard from Aunt Zhang yesterday that the other party was discussing business abroad.
But I didn't expect that he would come back so soon, and be here looking at documents so early.
Su Xingyao met the other person's gaze and immediately thought of the phone call she had just had with her agent.
His previous position was only separated from the other party by a hydrangea.
Being so close, he must have disturbed the other person.
Su Xingyao finally realized why the other person looked at her with a hint of apology in his eyes just now.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu. I didn't know you were here. I'm sorry to bother you."
Lu Jiuxu withdrew his gaze indifferently, but his expression did not show any displeasure at being disturbed.
"It's okay, I just got here."
He lowered his head and took a sip of coffee, then gracefully put down the documents in his hand, and then made a gesture to Su Xingyao to invite her to sit down.
"Mr. Su, let's chat."
Lu Jiuxu’s words surprised Su Xingyao a little.
But he still walked over generously and sat on the chair opposite.
Looking at the other person with her faint eyes, Su Xingyao was a little curious about what the other person wanted to talk to her about.
The result was unexpected.
When Lu Jiu talks about chatting, it really is just chatting.
The other party seemed to bring up a topic casually, and then started chatting with him.
During the chat, Su Xingyao discovered that Lu Jiuxu was elegantly spoken and knowledgeable, without any of the vulgarity of those businessmen.
His voice is also charming and pleasant, and listening to him speak makes you feel comfortable like being bathed in a spring breeze.
Before she knew it, Su Xingyao had been talking to him for more than an hour.
This gave him a new understanding of this villain.
The last comfortable exchange ended with the arrival of sunset.
It had such a strong possessiveness towards Su Xingyao that it didn't even recognize its own owner and jumped directly onto the chair next to Su Xingyao.
Su Xingyao rubbed Luo Ri's head, her eyes curved with smile, and she spoke out what was in her heart seemingly casually.
"Mr. Lu, thank you very much for bothering me during this period of time."
The last time they met, Lu Jiuxu left in a hurry and he didn't even have time to say thank you.
"Thank you for saving me, and thank you for taking care of me during this time, and for helping to pay the medical expenses..."
Lu Jiuxu nodded slightly, but inadvertently interrupted what Su Xingyao was about to say.
"It's Aunt Zhang who takes care of you."
Among several topics, Lu Jiuxu only mentioned the point of taking care of others, and attributed all the credit to Aunt Zhang.
Su Xingyao didn't expect the other party to say that, so she could only smile and said, "Same."
If it weren't for Lu Jiuxu, he wouldn't have met Aunt Zhang.
Besides, the fact that Lu Jiuxu could temporarily take in a homeless man like him was already a great care for him, not to mention the high medical bills, which he had never mentioned to him.
His eyes fell on the smile on Su Xingyao's lips, and Lu Jiuxu also smiled faintly.
"Why are you suddenly talking about this?" he asked Su Xingyao.
Su Xingyao looked at the other person.
With Lu Jiuxu's sophistication and observation skills, it was naturally easy for him to understand what he meant.
But since the other party asked her, Su Xingyao still answered him honestly.
"Mr. Lu, you have been very kind to me. I want to thank you in person."
Su Xingyao continued, "Please tell me the medical expenses."
As he spoke, Su Xingyao glanced at Lu Jiuxu.
However, Lu Jiuxu's extremely deep eyes were looking at him quietly at this moment, and he didn't seem to want to talk about this topic.
Su Xingyao could only drop the topic and bluntly told the other party her real purpose.
"Mr. Lu...I have disturbed you for too long."
He has stayed here too long, it's time to leave.
Even though here there is Aunt Zhang who loves him, Sunset who loves to act coquettishly, and his favorite peony.
But everything here didn't belong to him.
It is a rare opportunity to steal some time to feel the comfort and relaxation here.
Although Lu Jiuxu had never had any intention of driving him away, he still had some self-awareness.
This is not his home, he can't stay here forever.
After listening to Su Xingyao's words, Lu Jiuxu did not give any response, but just lowered his head and took another sip of coffee.
After a long while, the other party finally spoke, but his eyes were fixed on the coffee on the table.
"It's a bit cold."
He seemed to be talking to himself, complaining that the coffee had gone cold, but his eyes were on Su Xingyao.
Then he said another sentence seemingly casually.
"You're not well yet, so you should stay here for now."
Lu Jiuxu looked at the bunch of sunset corals in Su Xingyao's hand and curled his lips.
"Just... help me take care of these flowers for a while."
Following Lu Jiuxu's gaze, Su Xingyao also lowered her eyes to look at the delicate and beautiful peony petals in her hand.
He thought the other party would follow his words and acquiesce to his leaving.
After all, this is how it should be for strangers, isn't it?
But Lu Jiuxu wanted to keep him.
Or for an incredible reason.
Su Xingyao understood that Lu Jiuxu was probably not someone who liked to be rejected.
So when the topic came to this point, the other party had already tried to persuade her to stay. Although Su Xingyao didn't know why, she understood that there was no need to go into details.
He reached out and fiddled with the petals in his arms, his light-colored eyes looking at Lu Jiuxu.
"Mr. Lu, do you like this peony too? I see you have planted a lot of sunset corals in your yard."
Lu Jiuxu looked into those eyes, thinking for a moment before answering honestly.
"dislike."
But the next second he spoke again.
"I used to be a friend of mine..."
"He might like it."
As he spoke, Lu Jiuxu recalled a pair of light brown eyes that were the same color as Su Xingyao's.
*
Before going to bed at night, Su Xingyao couldn't help but think of Lu Jiuxu's two words.
Those words sounded a little strange.
But he couldn't tell what was strange about it.
Since your friend likes it, why use the uncertain word "maybe"?
Then he had a dream at night.
There was a vague yet familiar figure in the dream.
The other person was a little boy of seven or eight years old. In the dream, he was beside the little, crying me. He gently touched my hair to comfort myself and said two words firmly.
"You will definitely become the most dazzling star."
“Don’t deny yourself because of anyone.”
You will definitely become the most dazzling star...
When Su Xingyao woke up, these words were still ringing in her ears.
He stood up, picked up a pen, and quickly wrote the two sentences on the paper.
After returning to the Shen family, he had this dream many times. In the dream, his friend always encouraged him firmly.
But over the years, the scene in every dream was just a vague sentence.
But this time he finally saw the scene clearly.
Even though he still couldn't see the other person's appearance clearly, he could see that the other person was comforting him while he was crying.
"You will definitely become the most dazzling star."
“Don’t deny yourself because of anyone.”
From the first time he dreamed of the other person, his intuition told him that this person must be a very, very important friend of his.
Although he was so hateful as to forget about the other person, when the whole family was denying his dream, he was the only one who came into the dream to firmly support himself.
Su Xingyao put the two lines of words he wrote together with his ID.
This time, he won't deny himself because of anyone.
*
The day after chatting with Lu Jiuxu in the garden, the other party flew abroad again.
And Su Xingyao was also called into the crew of "Flowers Falling in Glass" by Liang Yifan overnight.
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