Chapter 27
Chunshui leaned against the wall with a glass of wine in his hand.
Hua Yun asked her, "What happened between you and Dr. Zhou? You were standing there for a long time."
Chunshui looked slightly tipsy and just kept drinking.
Hua Yun raised his hand to stop him, "Stop drinking. You've drunk too much tonight. This isn't the way to drink when you're happy."
Chunshui looked up and saw Zhou Li and Tina standing together, sharing the delicious food she had just eaten. Both of them had smiles on their faces. Chunshui looked at Zhou Li and slowly smiled, saying lightly, "She said she doesn't like me."
Hua Yun hesitated for a moment, then resolutely took the wine from Chunshui's hand.
"Didn't Dr. Zhou tell you that before? Why do you mind it now? From the way you two looked, I thought you had just had a fight."
The spring water tastes bitter in my mouth.
She had previously thought Zhou Li was playing hard to get. Aren't all people in the world of fame and fortune like this? They say one thing, but mean another.
Hua Yun looked at her helplessly and asked, "Have you ever chased anyone?"
Chunshui shook his head.
Hua Yun reasoned with her, "What you did today was wrong. Confession isn't a signal to initiate an attack, but the beginning of the next step. Once you're sure you both have feelings for each other, you should confess. Otherwise, it's called harassment."
Chunshui was silent for a while, then suddenly asked sincerely, "Why did you pursue me then?"
Hua Yun's mind was not as quick as Chun Shui's: "When did this happen?" She looked at Chun Shui in confusion, "I'm talking about what happened between you two."
Chunshui smiled bitterly: "I just thought about it calmly, and I feel that there is nothing about me that is worthy of Dr. Zhou's love."
Everything she did was based on Zhou Li's love for her. When the tide receded, what reason did she have to get close to Zhou Li?
Zhou Li doesn't like her.
Chunshui's heart aches every time he thinks about it.
If anything could numb her, it was probably alcohol.
Hua Yun sighed: "Be more confident, you are very good, you are the best actress."
Chunshui is silent.
But she is not the heroine in Zhou Li's life.
Zhou Li turned her back to share with Tina. The gazes from behind her were like thorns on her back, and she was a little distracted.
Tina tapped her shoulder and looked at her worriedly. Zhou Li smiled at Tina and said, "I'm fine."
The cocktail party will eventually end and the car will be silent.
Chunshui seemed to have fallen asleep leaning against the car window. Zhou Li's clothes were still draped over her shoulders, half of which had fallen off and drooped on her arms. Her shoulders were thin, and she leaned against the black car seat like a piece of paper.
Hua Yun looked at them and kissed Tina's forehead: "Rest for a while, I'll call you when I get to you."
Tina leaned close to her ear and asked, "Are they in trouble?"
Hua Yun whispered, "I'll tell you when I get back."
Tina rubbed Hua Yun's chin, pulled her arm and held her in her arms, rested her head on Hua Yun's shoulder, and closed her eyes.
Zhou Li looked out the window, her eyes completely clear, without a trace of alcohol. She asked the system, "Let's confirm again that the mission objective this time is to rescue the heroine, without any strategy assessment objectives involved, right?"
System confirmation.
Zhou Li calmly said, "I understand."
The night was deep, and we returned to the manor.
Hua Yun called Chunshui twice, and Chunshui woke up from her drunken dream. She just took a short nap in the car, and looked to the side. Zhou Li had already got off the car. It seemed that her gentleness had been withdrawn little by little since she said she didn't like it on the dance floor. One day, the two of them will return to being strangers, and when they meet again, they may just pass by each other.
Thinking of this possibility, Chunshui clenched Zhou Li's coat with his fingers.
Hua Yun patted Chun Shui's shoulder and said, "Get out of the car."
When it comes to matters of the heart, it's useless for outsiders to say too much. Only the person involved can resolve it.
It was dark and then light again, and Zhou Li boarded the return flight.
Before the plane started taxiing, she was staring at her phone with a frown on her face.
The news in China did not explode. There were only positive reports about Chun Shui. No news about her coming out appeared on the Internet. According to the excitement of reporters at that time, negative news about Chun Shui should have been flying all over the place. Now the Internet is clean, which makes people uneasy.
The flight attendant came over and whispered, "The plane is about to start taxiing."
Zhou Li put away his phone, sat down and fastened his seat belt.
The plane soared into the blue sky. Zhou Li closed his eyes and asked the system: "Have you found anything about Pilot Entertainment?"
The system said, "I found an old news item from three years ago, saying that Chunshui's agency contract is about to expire, and Pilot Entertainment is interested in contacting Chunshui."
Zhou Li was puzzled. "Is there no further news? Haven't Pilot Entertainment and Chunshui had any direct contact?"
System: “No.”
That's strange.
Zhou Li intuitively felt that there was an unknown story here, but the system was not omnipotent. She had to contact the people and system of Linghang Entertainment to follow the clues and find out the truth.
In fact, Zhou Li could have asked Chunshui directly, but under the current circumstances, she thought it would be better for the two of them to have less contact.
On the return trip, they still flew first class. The news of Chunshui's award abroad could not be concealed. As soon as they got off the plane, the airport was jammed with people. Zhou Li glanced at Chunshui who was taking the special channel and went back from another exit of the airport.
Before Chunshui got on the bus, he took off his glasses and looked at the exit. A pool of autumn water appeared in his eyes. He put on his sunglasses, and with redness at the corners of his eyes, Chunshui got on the bus and left.
This scene was filmed and posted online.
Netizens joked: "I haven't seen her for three years. Isn't this my long-lost wife?"
"Not the ex-wife?"
"This is my first wife!"
Chunshui's several looks at the film festival were also exposed and many people drooled over them.
Someone commented: "The entertainment industry has been playing it safe for too long now. It's too boring. It needs a shark to muddy the waters!"
Under Chunshui’s photo, netizens commented hotly: After three years of not seeing you, you still want to see me!
Caused a lot of jokes.
The fashion circle also began to make efforts. Many domestic magazines invited Chunshui to be on the cover, and various interviews followed. Director Zhang saw Chunshui's popularity and secretly felt lucky that he had picked up a treasure. Chunshui also knew how to behave. In every interview, she would mention that she had taken on Director Zhang's new movie "Guanyin". Director Zhang also reciprocated and did not forget to promote Chunshui during the movie promotion. Chunshui's popularity that had been lost for three years seemed to have returned all of a sudden. No matter what activities she participated in, she would be on several hot searches. However, Zhou Li was vaguely uneasy until a news broke that "Chunshui Global Fan Club has disbanded", and it seemed that what was coming was finally coming.
The fan club listed Chun Shui's ten sins and then declared that Chun Shui was not worthy of being an actor.
As Zhou Li read on, the frown on his face relaxed more and more, and he finally couldn't hold back his laughter.
Are fans expelling a Grand Slam-winning actress from her acting career? How dare they do that? Chunshui didn't start her career on traffic alone. These people are too naive.
Zhou Li didn't wait for Chunshui's reply. She also knew that Chunshui's studio was being set up and she probably didn't have time to deal with these things. She would join the crew tomorrow. Director Zhang's movie was about to start shooting. The crew would hold an opening ceremony tomorrow and invited Zhou Li. This was the first time the two met since they separated last time.
It seems like half a month has passed. Zhou Li stood in front of the window. The moonlight was beautiful tonight, scattered across the world like frost. Chun Shui also stood in front of the window, looking at the same moon as Zhou Li.
Fang Yan stood behind her and said, "It's confirmed. She will be at the opening ceremony."
Chunshui stood on the 30th floor of a building, looking up at the bright moon, his arms folded across his chest as he said calmly, "I understand."
Fang Yan was puzzled: "Boss, do you know Li Xia from Pilot Entertainment? Why would she help you suppress negative news?"
Chunshui said calmly, "I know him."
Fang Yan felt relieved, thinking they were friendly forces.
"She once tried to take advantage of me, but I rejected her," Chunshui said calmly. Fang Yan was shocked: "Boss! Why would you still want to contact such a scumbag?!"
Chunshui lowered his hands, "I just want to confirm something."
"Then I'll escort you there tomorrow!" Fang Yan said with determination, "Let her know that you have someone behind you!"
"No need." Chunshui refused, "Have you set up the studio for me?"
Fang Yan's clenched fists hadn't even loosened yet. Someone actually wanted to take advantage of his boss! This kind of person should be thrown into the sea to feed the sharks!
"Shark, oh no!" Fang Yan reacted. Chunshui frowned at him and he returned to his original reporting mode: "Your team is basically assembled, but your original agent may not be able to come over. I'm looking for a new agent."
Chunshui put his hand on the chair, picked up the coat on the backrest and put it on: "No need to look for someone, find a new person, I don't need his connections, just someone who is obedient enough will be fine."
Fang Yan instantly thought of himself. He was picked up by the boss in the same way. To be honest, the boss's ability was really a waste of talent in the entertainment industry. She could be a capitalist herself, but unfortunately the boss was not interested in that.
Fang Yan lowered his head: "I understand, I'll take you out."
Chunshui took out his phone, checked the time, and said, "No need, you should get off work early too."
After leaving the building, Chunshui put her hands on the steering wheel. She drove here by herself today. After hesitating for a moment, Chunshui still wanted to go see Zhou Li. She turned the steering wheel and drove towards the hospital.
At this time, Zhou Li should still be in the hospital, because she has never seen Zhou Li return home.
Zhou Li indeed eats and lives in the hospital.
There are cleaning ladies and a cafeteria in the hospital. No need to clean or cook. It’s so wonderful.
While organizing medical records on the computer, Zhou Li pushed her glasses up out of habit, then she remembered that her glasses frame had been taken away by Chunshui again.
Zhou Li was indignant for a moment. A kiss was fine, but what was the point of taking her glasses twice? And why didn't he return them to her this time?
Zhou Li plans to go get a pair of glasses tomorrow after watching the opening ceremony. Without them, she looks less dignified. Those young nurses dare to look at her openly! She also drags her feet on completing the tasks she's been assigned!
After staring blankly for a while, Zhou Li continued to write medical records with her head down. The light in her office was on, and Chunshui could see her from the window. She stood under a tree, silently looking at Zhou Li's office. Zhou Li's office was on the first floor, with the gauze curtain half-closed, and a figure could be seen sitting in front of the computer.
Chunshui lowered his head and took out his cell phone, but put it back after thinking about it.
Her eyes were deep, and she stood quietly for a while before leaving.
Zhou Li stretched lazily and glanced out the window, which was quiet at night. She printed out the medical record and took it to the nurse's desk for filing. The nurse on duty took it and asked Zhou Li with a smile, "Director, the patient in room 215 just returned and brought us all gifts. Did you receive yours?"
215? Spring Water?
Zhou Li was surprised: "When did she come here?"
"Just now, I packed up the things in the ward and said that someone will be sent to handle the discharge tomorrow."
Zhou Li pursed her lips: "I didn't see her."
"Ah?" The nurse was unconvinced. "She said so herself. She wants to see you."
Zhou Li's heart was filled with anxiety. Hadn't he been reluctant to leave the hospital before? Now he had come quietly, disappeared without a trace, and then left again.
Zhou Li asked, "How long have you been walking?"
"Not long, just a moment." The nurse replied.
Zhou Li chased after him.
She put her hands in the pockets of her white coat and walked hurriedly. The nurse looked at her and shook her head.
I guess I can’t catch up.
Zhou Li stood at the door of the hospital. There was not even a fly at the door. She stood there quietly for a while, feeling puzzled. If she couldn't see this person today, she could see him tomorrow. Why was she so excited?
Zhou Li touched his earlobe and the stinging pain was gone.
The day after she had her ears pierced, someone sent her an anti-inflammatory ointment and hung it on her door. Zhou Li knew without a second thought that it was from Chunshui.
Putting down her hand, Zhou Li breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to the office. The sensor lights in the corridor flickered. Zhou Li grasped the door handle. She lowered her head and saw a blue paper bag at her feet.
Zhou Li looked around, feeling as if she was still in Spain. She opened the door and saw a paper bag hanging on the door handle.
Zhou Li bent down, picked it up, and shook it. It was very light.
She closed the door gently and the lights in the corridor went out. Zhou Li sat back in her office and opened the paper bag. It was a pair of new glasses. She searched in the bag again, but there was not even a note left.
Zhou Li inexplicably wanted to sigh.
That’s good. I don’t have to go get glasses tomorrow.
She opened a drawer, took out a small mirror, put on her glasses and admired them.
I have to say that although someone's ability to express himself is not good, he still has good taste.
Zhou Li took off her glasses, put them on the table, stared at them for a while, the silver frames reflected a cold light. She couldn't help but bury her face in her arms. The knot in her heart became a ball of wool again, and the two balls of wool collided with each other in her heart.
Zhou Li snorted lightly.
In the morning, Zhou Li arrived at the set very early.
Director Zhang was busy and shouted at the staff to clean up quickly so as not to delay the auspicious time.
All the reporters who came were given materials related to the crew. Zhou Li didn't know anyone else. Director Zhang did take the time to meet her, but he was called away after just two sentences.
Zhou Li didn't want to delay others' work, so he stood in a corner and looked around curiously when he suddenly heard a commotion, "The heroine is here!"
She thought it was spring water coming, and stretched her neck in anticipation. She saw it was Litchi, and there was a tall and long-legged woman beside her.
The reporters nearby surrounded him.
"Mr. Li, I heard that your company, Pilot Entertainment, invested in this movie. Do you think it can make money?"
"Mr. Li, can you come with Lizhi?"
"Lizhi, can you tell me why you chose to take on the niche film "Guan Yin"?"
Zhou Li frowned and shouted, "System!"
System received.
Just when we were investigating Linghang Entertainment, Mr. Li came at the perfect time!
Li Xia wore a haughty look, wearing large sunglasses. She refused to even take them off when facing the reporters, and was too lazy to even open her mouth. The bodyguards around her pushed the reporters who surrounded her back, clearing a path for them. She pushed up her sunglasses and said coldly, "Let's go."
Lizhi Xiaotiao followed, looking very happy.
Zhou Li kept her eyes on Li Xia. She looked at Li Xia and felt that this Mr. Li was a little strange. She didn't know what the system could find out. Just as she was thinking, she heard a familiar voice: "Who is Dr. Zhou interested in now?"
Zhou Li turned his head, and Chunshui raised the corners of his lips, just like when they first met.
Chunshui is still the same Chunshui.
She fixed her eyes on Zhou Li's face. Zhou Li was wearing the glasses she had given him yesterday. Chunshui praised him sincerely, "They look great."
Zhou Li:?
Zhou Li pushed his glasses up and babbled, "Those glasses are indeed very nice. I wonder which of my suitors gave them to me. She probably knew that my glasses were taken away by some scoundrel."
Chunshui couldn't help laughing: "You, the suitor, have really good taste. You actually like the same type as me."
She took out a pair of plain glasses and put them on her face. She pushed them with her index finger and asked, "What do you think, Doctor Zhou?"
Zhou Li's heart beat faster for a moment, he turned his head away and said awkwardly, "Not bad."
In fact, she looks very pretty, especially when Chunshui smiles, she is sweeter than cotton candy.
Chunshui said, "Let's go. The director will call someone else."
Zhou Li hurried to catch up.
She looked at Chunshui's back and felt it was incredible.
Zhou Li thought that after she rejected Chunshui again, they might not even be able to be friends, but she didn't expect that their meeting today would be so normal.
Zhou Li breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.
Zhou Li: Yes, yes, that’s how we should be.
Chunshui: Retreating to advance seems to be working well.
Author: Working on a bigger one!
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