Suddenly, Song Mai turned her head and looked at him with a serious expression.
"I'm going into seclusion. Contact me by phone if you need anything." Her expression was serious, her eyes devoid of emotion.
Chu Yunxing smiled helplessly and asked, "How do I go into seclusion?"
"Let me think about it carefully." Song Mai hurriedly closed the studio door, shutting everyone out.
Chu Yunxing, who was kept outside the door, smiled indulgently and said softly, "Okay."
Given this situation, the studio is not suitable for operation at this time.
Song Mai sat at her desk, resting her chin on her hand, her face filled with contemplation and worry.
Xie Wenwen, unaware of what had happened, walked over curiously and asked, "What's wrong?"
"What just happened made me realize that the only person I can truly rely on is myself." Song Mai exhaled a breath of stale air. "But with my current strength, I can't reach that level."
Over the years, Song Mai has raised An'an alone, persevering through all hardships and difficulties, all because of her indomitable spirit.
Her current confusion stems from doubts about the future, and Xie Wenwen understands that she needs to wait for her to figure things out herself.
A soft knock came from outside, and the people in the studio were on high alert.
This period has been chaotic, and they are on edge at the slightest sound.
Song Mai gave a wink to the people around her, signaling them to keep quiet for the time being, and then slowly walked to the door.
Just as she was about to speak, Yu Xiao, the only male in the studio, blocked her way: "Who?"
The other person was clearly taken aback, then said in a low voice, "Miss Bai, it's me."
Although Song Lan had some doubts, she still carefully introduced her identity.
Upon opening the door and seeing the worried expression on Song Lan's face, Song Mai felt guilty: "I'm sorry, I was thinking of temporarily closing down."
“I know that something like this must have terrified you. That’s why I’ve come to ask if you would be willing to come to Nancheng with me.”
"South City?"
The news came so suddenly that Song Mai asked in surprise, "Are you going home?"
"Yes and no. We plan to settle in Nandu for a while. It's just that my grandmother is turning seventy, so we have to go back." Song Lan said, looking at Song Mai with anticipation.
She suddenly realized that her words were too far-fetched, and immediately added, "Look at my brain, I forgot to mention. The reason I wanted to bring you over is to have a dress made to fit the old lady."
Song Mai seemed to be deep in thought.
I've been feeling lost lately, so perhaps this is a good opportunity to clear my head.
An'an had asked herself this many times. She had wanted to travel to Nancheng for a long time, but she had never had the time.
Since the studio opened, Song Mai has felt guilty for sacrificing time with An An for work.
"Of course, but I need to ask the child first."
"No rush, this is an invitation for you and your friend. If you'd like, you can come together. Xiujing has caused you so much trouble, I hope you can give us a chance to let the Shen family treat you well."
The series of explanations put Song Mai at ease.
She immediately discussed the matter with Lin Ran and others, but before she could even speak with Chu Yunxing, she received a call from him.
"It's Old Madam Shen's 70th birthday in a few days. Would you like to come with me?"
Song Mai asked in surprise, "So you received an invitation too?"
"The Shen family is not to be underestimated in the country, and we've had some dealings with them in Nandu recently." Chu Yunxing had long wanted to develop industries in Nancheng, but he had never had the opportunity.
After he finished speaking, Chu Yunxing only heard Song Mai's heavy breathing from the other end of the phone.
With a hint of anxiety, she couldn't help but ask, "Is this appropriate?"
“Why is it inappropriate? You are my girlfriend now, and it is only natural for me to go to Nancheng with you. It just so happens that the media has been talking about you and Shen Xiujing a lot lately, so we can use this to defuse the current public opinion.”
These words struck a chord with Song Mai, and she happily whispered her agreement, "Okay."
The day to travel to Nancheng arrived quickly, and to be on the safe side, Chu Yunxing used a private jet.
When Song Mai and An An arrived at the airport, Lin Ran was waving to her with a happy expression, while tightly holding Jiang Jibai's hand in her other hand.
This scene filled Song Mai with inexplicable joy, and she greeted them with a smile.
An'an's face was filled with joy at the prospect of this unknown journey.
She looked around, glancing left and right.
Then, looking at Song Mai with a hopeful expression, she asked in a childish voice, "Mommy, where are we going?"
"How about Mom takes you to your favorite southern part of the city?"
After getting off the plane, Shen Xiujing and Shen Ming personally picked up Song Mai and took her back to her residence.
"My mom is preparing at home and can't come to pick you up," Shen Xiujing said apologetically.
Song Mai was deeply moved by the Shen family's thoughtfulness.
She nodded gently and said, "There's no need to go to such trouble."
Shen Xiujing and Shen Ming exchanged a glance but said nothing.
The Shen family understood that this was a true way of bringing Song Mai home.
I hope that one day I can tell her directly and openly, "Welcome home."
Shen Ming unconsciously let out a deep sigh, his eyes filled with indescribable sorrow.
Song Mai was unaware of this, but Chu Yunxing, who was standing to the side, looked at Shen Ming thoughtfully.
Shen Xiujing keenly noticed Chu Yunxing's gaze and immediately changed the subject: "You're new here, so you might experience some discomfort from the change in environment. If you feel unwell, be sure to tell me right away."
"We should thank the Shen family for their hospitality," Song Mai said politely.
Lin Ran, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke up, laughing as she said, "If I had known the scenery in Nancheng was this beautiful, I would have come much sooner."
"If you like, you can stay here for a while longer," Shen Ming said with a smile.
The moment Song Mai stepped into the southern city, she felt an indescribable joy.
It was hard to describe the feeling, and Song Mai didn't say it directly, but the smile on her face was enough to show that she liked Nancheng very much.
"I've long heard that Nancheng is the most livable place in the country, and now it seems to be true."
These words deeply touched Chen Ming's heart, and he spoke with anticipation.
"If you'd like, you can come anytime in the future."
“Of course.” Song Mai took this as a polite remark and didn’t say anything more.
After settling into the hotel, Song Mai prepared to take An An for a stroll around the area, but unexpectedly, she spotted Lin Ran right outside the door.
Lin Ran said with great joy, "Why don't we go and try some of the local specialties?"
The group quickly agreed and prepared to go to the restaurant together.
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