Chapter 243 If you have the opportunity to get close to the moon, why would you be willing to be just dust?
Xu Yousheng didn't know how she got back to the hotel. She seemed to have lost all her strength.
Embarrassing, ashamed, and self-indulgent...
All this reminded her that everything these days was just an illusion and she was deceiving herself.
She and Qin Yanxiu also fell into a cold war, or rather, it was not a cold war, but no one contacted each other anymore, and things returned to their original state.
It seems like this is how it should be.
Due to problems with the set construction, the crew took two days off.
Xu Yousheng bought a ticket home.
Her home is in a small fishing village near Nancheng. It is by the sea and everyone makes a living from the sea. In recent years, with the rise of aquaculture and tourism, everyone's source of income has changed, but the older generation is still accustomed to going out to sea to fish, and only does other odd jobs and work during the fishing moratorium.
The bus stopped at the entrance of the village. As soon as I got off the bus, the oncoming sea breeze with a fresh and salty smell blew towards my face, bringing a little coolness and leaving a slight astringency in my throat.
With her hair sticking to her face, Xu Yousheng took a deep breath. The cool moisture filled her chest little by little. The fresh breath made her seem to come back alive in an instant.
She carried her suitcase and walked home along the cobblestone road.
The buildings here are mainly made of stone bricks, and the houses are stacked up on the hillside in an orderly manner. The bricks and tiles have long faded and glow with a warm light in the sun.
Walking up the stone steps, halfway up the mountain, in front of a two-story building, the door was half-open, and two old people were drying fish in the yard.
"Dry this more, my daughter likes it."
"Okay, then ask Xiao He from the village entrance to send it to her."
Xu Yousheng paused, looking at this scene, her eyes inexplicably warm. She calmed herself down, forced herself to smile again, and said cheerfully, "Grandpa and grandma, I'm back!"
The two elderly people who heard the noise turned around, a look of surprise on their weathered faces, their mouths wide with joy: "Nannan is back! Why didn't you tell us in advance? We'll go pick you up!"
Xu Yousheng smiled and said, "It's not like I can't find the way. Besides, I want to give you a surprise."
Grandpa Xu immediately stepped forward and took the box from her hand. He weighed it and frowned: "It's so heavy. Why don't you call me when you get to the village?"
Grandma Xu lifted her apron and wiped her hands, then pulled her over and said, "Why have you lost so much weight? Your grandpa hasn't been out to sea these past few days. Old man, go to the dock and buy some more prawns and crabs. Nannan loves them."
Xu Yousheng held grandma's hand and said, "Don't worry about it. I'll go by myself later."
"Go upstairs and rest for a while. Tell grandma what you want to eat. Maybe you didn't eat well outside and you don't have much meat on your body."
It took Xu Yousheng a long time to persuade the two of them to calm down, so there was no need to work so hard.
But at noon, grandma still prepared a large table of food. Neither of them ate much, and they kept picking up vegetables and peeling them for her.
"You can't get something this fresh in the city. Eat more."
"By the way, how long can you stay this time?"
Xu Yousheng put down his chopsticks, not daring to meet their expectant gazes. "The crew only has two days off, but I'll probably have some time off after filming this. I'll be back then."
Grandma Xu was stunned for a moment, obviously a little disappointed, then she immediately smiled: "It's okay, you don't have to worry about us, just take care of yourself."
"Everyone knows you're a star now. Your grandfather and I watched the show you guys aired last time from beginning to end. A lot of people in the village were watching it too."
"My granddaughter is a big star now. She's on TV. Your grandfather and I are so proud of each other when we walk together."
Xu Yousheng curled his lips and said, "Well, I'm glad to know. So, Grandpa, please don't go out to sea anymore. Your granddaughter earns a lot of money now, and it's no problem for me to raise you until you are two hundred years old. As long as you are healthy, I can feel at ease."
"What are you talking about, kid? If you live to be 200 years old, you will become a monster."
Xu Yousheng hadn't been home for several months. He chatted with the two old people for a long time, but was finally urged to go upstairs to rest.
Her room was on the second floor on the right side, next to the balcony, and the window faced the sea. At a glance, she could see the sparkling sea and the fishing boats moored at the pier.
The room was still clean even after not being back for so long. Grandma changed her bed sheets and quilt covers, which were warmed by the sun and smelled of sunshine.
She hadn't had the habit of taking a nap for a long time, but when she returned to the familiar room, a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling came over her. Her heart seemed to be pulled by a thin silk thread. It didn't hurt, but it was filled with sourness and sadness.
Her grandparents were already preparing something delicious to cook for her in the evening and something else for her to take away. The sound of murmuring came from downstairs, and Xu Yousheng felt inexplicably at ease.
She looked around, tidied up her things for a while, sat down at the table, and slowly opened the drawer.
The things inside were neatly packed and looked as good as new.
She took out the stack of posters and photos and carefully spread them out. Qin Yanxiu in the photos looked more youthful than he is now, with his eyes full of ambition and unruly spirit.
It seemed very far away, yet very close, bringing her thoughts back to a long time ago.
Her father died when she was a child. They encountered a storm while out to sea and both the boat and the people on it capsized. Her mother also died of depression a few years later.
She has been living with her grandparents since she was in the fifth grade of elementary school.
Because of her special family background, she has been more sensible and knowledgeable than other children since she was young, so she studies harder.
She has always been among the top students in her class. Although her life is not rich, it is warm and happy.
It wasn't until my senior year of high school that my grandfather fell ill. Not only did the family's financial resources disappear, but we also needed a large sum of money for his medical treatment.
During the most difficult times, she also thought about giving up her studies and going to work to earn money. She couldn't abandon her grandfather. She had borrowed money from neighbors and relatives, but she really had no other choice.
Just when she was in despair, her head teacher told her that a TV station was coming here to do charity work. She told them about her family situation, and they were willing not only to sponsor her tuition, but also to cover her grandfather's medical expenses.
For her at that time, this was undoubtedly like finding a life-saving straw.
At the donation ceremony, the head teacher asked her to write a thank-you letter to the sponsored students on behalf of the other party. She prepared it for a long time in advance. She did not use fancy words, only the most sincere gratitude and blessings.
However, when countless cameras were pointed in front of her and she saw that kind-hearted man, she was surprised, shocked, and nervous, and even her speech became stuttering.
She had never seen such a big scene.
She had never seen such a good-looking person before. He was more beautiful than anyone on TV, shining like a god in heaven.
He bent down to pick up the letter she had dropped on the ground. His beautiful peach blossom eyes sparkled, and his voice was tinged with laughter: "You are too serious. You scared the little girl."
"If you don't know me, you might think I'm too ugly."
With just a few words, he eased her awkwardness and embarrassment, and even comforted her.
She no longer remembered how the thank-you party ended, but she remembered that handsome face, that deep, laughing voice, and his kindness.
At that time, Xu Yousheng's daily routine, besides studying, was to help his grandparents with chores. Children from fishing villages, exposed to the harsh sea breeze, the sun, and the constant descents into the sea, grew thin and dark.
Such a person who was as gentle as the breeze and bright as the moon, as beautiful as the stars, left a deep impression in Xu Yousheng's memories of her girlhood.
In the years that followed, she would always recall that scene involuntarily.
To the point that she could ignore any amount of suffering.
From then on, she began to pay attention to his every move, what drama he acted in, what show he participated in, and what awards he won.
She originally thought that she would never have any contact with him again in this life, so she was grateful for his kindness in her heart and just silently paid attention to and supported him.
However, God gave her this opportunity.
By the end of her junior year, she had already secured a job at the end of her internship and decided to stay at her previous company. It just so happened that a web drama was casting at her school, and her roommate dragged her along to join in the fun.
The casting director took a fancy to her. Originally, she had never thought of entering the entertainment industry, but the other party said she was from Xingchen, and after signing the contract, she became an artist of Xingchen.
Xingchen is the company he works for.
Her heart was moved.
If she had the chance to become a star and get closer to the moon, how could she be willing to be just dust on the ground?
But he didn't remember her at all.
Although they were in the same company, they seldom had the chance to meet each other. Occasionally they passed each other in the company. He was accompanied by his agent and assistant, and he walked with a strong momentum. She could only step aside and look at his back.
It was not until that celebration party and the subsequent coincidences that she had a name in his eyes and they had some intersections.
Xu Yousheng gently stroked the photo, her beautiful eyebrows drooping, her eyes full of sadness.
This brief intersection is probably just a flash in the pan, and they will eventually return to their respective life tracks.
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