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The next day.
The afternoon sun pierced through the dappled shadows of the sycamore trees, casting shimmering halos of light that illuminated the crowds seeking shade beneath the trees.
Qiao Yu stood in the crowd in a white dress, her eyebrows and eyes gentle, her pink lips slightly curved, her slender arms drawing each note, the melody falling on each tune.
It was clear that the people around her were delighted and happy to see her.
Because of her, a glimmer of hope shone in her originally dull eyes.
Every month, Qiao Yu comes here to "look at the future together".
This was also the place where she spent the most time outside of school during her university years.
She enjoys doing charity work for the deaf and mute with volunteers, a commitment she has maintained since university.
I hope I can help them as much as possible and bring them joy.
The smiles on their faces proved that she had indeed succeeded, using music and sign language to soothe their wounded hearts.
She hopes that sign language and music can comfort them when they are feeling lonely and helpless, and that they can add color to their ordinary lives.
While they remain unknown to the world, sign language music can accompany them through their loneliness.
As the song ended, Qiao Yu bowed to express her gratitude, and thunderous applause erupted around her, interspersed with a few hesitant, somewhat awkward voices.
What you see in their eyes is a longing for this world.
In this silent world, everything is precious.
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The next day.
Qiao Yu woke up from her sleep, stretched, and the tension and fatigue of the past few days seemed to have dissipated a lot with this night's sleep.
She walked to the window, drew back the curtains, and let the sunlight fill the entire room.
She faintly heard birds chirping outside the window, and a slight smile of relief appeared on her lips.
During breakfast, Qiao Yu received a call from her mother, Wang Yingxuan.
"Xiaoyu, you're taking a break these two days, right? Can you come home for a visit? Mom misses you so much."
Hearing the familiar voice on the phone, Qiao Yu paused for a few seconds, holding the porcelain spoon, before replying leisurely, "I'll be back this afternoon."
Wang Yingxuan remains both a stranger and a familiar figure to me.
After the divorce, the father abandoned his wife and daughter.
To make a living, Wang Yingxuan entrusted her to her maternal grandmother. At that time, her grandmother had injured her ear, and her grandmother even taught her sign language.
I only brought her back to Haicheng during her senior year of high school, wanting to give her a home, but it turned out to be a home with someone else, and also a... "brother".
On the way back, Qiao Yu remained silent. Xi Da sat anxiously to one side. Yang Yu wasn't there, and she racked her brains trying to cheer Qiao Yu up.
But once you open your mouth, it's better to say nothing at all.
Xida leaned closer to Qiaoyu with her phone in hand, "Qiaoqiao, Teacher Ling is back in China!"
Xida is unaware of the two's past and remains a fan of their pairing, believing that although they are meeting for the first time, they are a perfect match.
Sure enough, Qiao Yu's thoughts were drawn to the phone, and she turned her head to look at it.
The scene of fans greeting people at the airport was truly...stunning.
The airport arrival hall was packed with people, who surged forward like a tidal wave, crowding tightly around the exit.
A row of orange support signs were held high, filled with love and blessings for Ling Chuanye.
"Ling Chuanye, we love you!" "Ling Chuanye, welcome home!" The shouts rose and fell, echoing throughout the hall, the waves of sound growing louder and louder.
The fans stared intently at the exit, their eyes burning with anticipation.
When Ling Chuanye finally appeared at the exit, the scene instantly descended into chaos. The crowd surged forward, and the security guards quickly formed a human wall, struggling to hold back the surging tide and maintain order.
The fans screamed and waved their bouquets of letters frantically.
Ling Chuan smiled, waved, and even blew a kiss, which elicited an even louder cheer.
Qiao Yu read it quietly, her expression remaining calm and expressionless.
In the end, he only sighed deeply, "Why did I come back?"
Xida: "......"
Outside the familiar villa, the white Alphard slowly slowed down and came to a stop.
On the steps of a villa not far away, a woman with arched eyebrows and wearing a light blue dress stood.
Seeing the car approaching, she happily jogged over to greet it.
It was exactly the same as our first meeting seven years ago.
Qiao Yu hesitated for a moment before opening the car door and getting out. Her white sneakers touched the ground as she walked towards the villa.
If Wang Yingxuan hadn't brought her to Haicheng, she would still be that little mute girl from Yun County, and she would never have met Lu Yu, who would change her life.
"Xiaoyu, you've lost weight again lately. Why don't you eat more? Being too thin isn't good for your health." Wang Yingxuan pulled Qiao Yu up the steps, still nagging.
Back here, Qiao Yu seems to have reverted to being that taciturn girl. She really doesn't have much to talk about with Wang Yingxuan. One has fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother, and the other has fulfilled her duties as a daughter.
"Mom, I'm going to start filming soon and I'm exercising. It's okay, I can take care of myself."
Hearing this, Wang Yingxuan nodded in satisfaction.
Upon entering the living room, Qiao Yu realized that there was a familiar figure she hadn't seen in a long time.
Qin Xiao.
He is the son of Qin Zhihe, his stepfather, and his ex-wife, and is now a very influential idol in China.
Qin Xiao sat on the sofa, his posture upright, wearing a simple yet stylish black hooded sweatshirt, paired with dark jeans and white sneakers.
Hearing the footsteps of the two entering, he lazily raised his head, a complex emotion flashing in his deep eyes, before the corners of his mouth turned up in his signature smile, "Teacher Qiao, long time no see."
The voice, honed by years of vocal training, possessed a unique magnetism and was exceptionally clear in the quiet living room.
Qiao Yu smiled and said, "Qin, it's been a long time."
Qin Xiao gave her a helpless look, stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and said with a hint of teasing, "Qiao Yu, you're getting a lot of attention lately."
Qiao Yu ignored him; if he continued, it would never end.
Qin Xiao has always been like this. In the past, Qiao Yu rarely paid attention to him. It was only in recent years, when the two had more interactions, that they started to have more in common.
At dinner, the four of them sat around a round table, which was laden with dishes that looked and smelled delicious, but the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.
They all face stepfathers and stepdaughters, stepmothers and stepsons.
Qin Zhi broke the silence first, smiling as he looked at Qiao Yu with concern in his eyes: "Qiao Yu, how's work going lately? I heard you were nominated for Best Supporting Actress, congratulations!"
Qiao Yu smiled politely and nodded slightly: "It went fairly smoothly, thank you Uncle Qin."
Her gaze inadvertently swept over Qin Xiao, who was looking down, casually poking at the rice in his bowl with his chopsticks, seemingly uninterested in the meal.
Wang Yingxuan chimed in, "Xiao'er is really amazing, but boys should indeed prioritize their careers."
Qiao Yu just smiled faintly.
Wang Yingxuan changed the subject: "Xiaoyu, you're not young anymore. Linlin from next door is the same age as you and she's pregnant. Your Uncle Qin's friend's son just came back from abroad, so how about..."
"Cough cough cough..." Qin Xiao coughed, covering his mouth, before interrupting Wang Yingxuan.
Wang Yingxuan quickly poured him a glass of water and pushed it towards him, saying, "Eat slowly, you're such a grown man..."
Qin Xiao tilted his head back to drink water, and Qiao Yu gave him a grateful look.
The atmosphere at the dinner table became tense again.
Qiao Yu finished her meal in low spirits. Wang Yingxuan wanted to say something to her, but Qin Xiao interrupted her.
He put down his chopsticks and pulled her to her feet. "I have a variety show to do with Qiao Yu next week, so we're leaving now."
Upon hearing this, both Qin Zhi and Wang Yingxuan were taken aback.
Qiao Yu seemed to have been reminded of something, and smiled at Qin Xiao: "Oh right, we still need to discuss the segments for next week's variety show, I'll be going now."
With Qin Zhi and Wang Yingxuan watching them go, the two hurriedly stepped out of the villa.
As soon as she stepped out the door, Qiao Yu shook off Qin Xiao's hand expressionlessly, saying, "Thank you."
Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Just a friendly reminder, it seems your mom has actually found you a partner."
"Ha, my affairs are none of her business."
I haven't taken care of her for over ten years. What's wrong with me now? Do I finally want to be a responsible and good mother?
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow: "Okay, next week's variety show. I hope we... have a pleasant collaboration."
After saying that, Qin Xiao got into his sports car and drove away.
Qiao Yu: "..."
Variety show? Collaboration?
She remembered that Qin Xiao wasn't among the regular guests.
Could it be a guest star? Wow.
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In the early morning, Qiao Yu, dressed in a snow-white dress with her hair cascading over her shoulders, sleepily drew back the curtains. Outside, sunlight streamed in like scattered gold, bathing the entire neighborhood in a warm glow.
A gentle breeze stirred her hair, causing her skirt to sway slightly. Qiao Yu took a deep breath, savoring this moment of tranquility.
She glanced up casually, and what she saw on the opposite balcony made her freeze in place.
Ling Chuan was also wearing dark blue pajamas, the neckline slightly open, revealing his well-defined collarbones. His hair was a little messy, adding to his casual look.
He stood tall with one hand in his pocket, his gaze fixed on her, seemingly without a trace of doubt.
His deep eyes seemed to hold stars, and his unwavering gaze made Qiao Yu's breath catch in her throat.
Their eyes met, and time seemed to freeze for a moment.
Qiao Yu felt her cheeks burning and her heart skipped a beat. She wanted to look away, but it seemed as if Ling Chuanye's gaze was locked on her.
Ling Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. He took out his phone and tapped a couple of times.
The sudden vibration on the bedside table broke the momentary silence. Qiao Yu picked up her phone in a daze, and saw that it was Ling Chuanye calling.
She hesitated for a moment, then looked up at him before answering the call. The person on the other end of the line smiled slightly and said, "Good morning, what a coincidence."
His voice was deep and mellow, carrying the unique languor of early morning, and went straight into Qiao Yu's ears.
Qiao Yu was still a little confused, so she could only hurriedly force a fake smile and stammer, "Good morning... What a coincidence?"
Ling Chuan laughed even more unrestrainedly. Qiao Yu was stunned for half a minute before she reacted. She frowned and her tone became more serious: "Are you sick?"
Then, right in front of Ling Chuanye, he tapped the screen a few times and hung up the phone.
Without giving him another glance, she raised her hand and closed the curtains.
Ling Chuan smiled helplessly and shook his head: "You're so hot-tempered now."
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