If the person who rescued Jiang Baiyan was an adult, he would probably say something like "Your parents must be worried about you", "No parent would have such an idea", "Where else can a child go if he doesn't go home", etc.

However, Jian Jing

didn't say anything. She just asked, "Where are you going?"

Jiang Baiyan couldn't answer.

"If you don't go back to your parents, grandpa and grandma, grandpa and grandma?" she asked, "Is there anyone who can take you in?"

He lowered his head and said for a long time, "Grandpa is still alive."

"Then call him." Being a hero for the first time, Jian Jing was happy to offer post-rescue services, "Do you remember his phone number?"

Jiang Baiyan wanted to say that he didn't remember, but reason told him that it was useless to do so. If he didn't want to go back to the Jiang family, he had to remember it.

He gave the phone number, looking forward to it, but not looking forward to it.

In her memory, every time her mother called her grandfather, she was scolded for being shameless and claiming that she didn't have such a daughter, let alone recognize him.

But something unexpected happened.

Jian Jing got through the phone, and the old man on the other end listened to her story indifferently. He didn't say "I don't have such a grandson", but asked for the address and said he would come as soon as possible.

"I'll wait for you at McDonald's at the bus station." The girl was also cautious at the last minute and chose the bustling city center.

She said to Jiang Baiyan: "I know that place very well. If there is an unexpected situation, I will take you away immediately."

He said "um" and pulled the corner of her clothes.

The 13-year-old boy has not yet developed, is a head shorter than the 14-year-old girl, and still looks like a child. At this moment, he pulled her sleeve pitifully, like a stray dog ​​hiding in the corridor on a rainy day, with wet fur and shivering.

Jian Jing felt extremely sympathetic, but she was still young and didn't know what to say. She had to think about emergency measures on the way to the station, fearing that some terrible accident would happen.

Fortunately, none of them were used.

His grandfather rushed over in a dusty manner, looked at his weak grandson, and didn't speak for a long time.

Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes and never looked at him. He was neither afraid nor sad, but quietly waiting for the arrival of fate.

But grandpa said, "Thank you for saving my child."

He didn't ask why you didn't go back to the chairman, nor did he call him... bastard. He said, thank you for saving my child.

"If you don't want to go back there, just come back with me." Grandpa's second sentence said, "Of course, you have to think about it. I'm a poor old man and can't afford to support you, the eldest master. You will suffer if you follow me."

Jiang Baiyan didn't expect the result to be like this, and looked up in confusion.

The old man had a blank expression and smiled less than his indifferent second brother. But he could feel that it was just the muscles on his face that didn't move, and his eyes were not cold.

"Is it okay?" He asked hesitantly, stunned by the sudden good luck.

Why didn't he encounter such a good thing in all these years, but encountered it in the past two days? Do I deserve such luck?

Perhaps, they will regret it soon... But, even if it is taken away immediately, I still want to have it once.

I want to be liked.

I want to be accepted.

Even once, even for one second.

The old man looked into his eyes and was horrified. He wanted to say something, but he was always reluctant to express himself and was not good at comforting people.

After a long, long time, he finally spoke with difficulty: "What do you want to eat? I'll buy it for you."

The voice was stiff, not at all like a kind elder.

But Jiang Baiyan's raised defenses collapsed in an instant, and he heard himself say again: "Anything is fine."

Ah, what a pathetic person, what a poor heart.

A little bit of warmth can make him become the disgusting self again.

Why do you have to please others again? It

's obviously useless, why do you still do it?

Why am I such a coward? I'm in such a mess.

But Grandpa was very angry: "You are so old, and you can't even tell me what you want to eat?"

Jiang Baiyan was confused.

"I, I want to eat..." He looked at the menu in panic and pointed at something randomly, "that one."

Well, he ordered a spicy burger, which was so spicy that tears kept flowing and he couldn't stop. But Jian Jing and Grandpa didn't laugh at him. They silently accompanied him to eat this ravenous dinner.

As night fell, Grandpa bought a ticket and prepared to take him home.

Jiang Baiyan hesitated for a long time, and finally plucked up the courage to ask Jian Jing: "What is the ending of that story?"

"This one." The girl who made up a story and didn't think about the sequel at all thought about it, and then she had an idea, "Go to the bookstore and read it yourself after a while." "

Huh?" He tilted his head.

The girl said quietly, "I'll go back and sort out the story, and then think about the ending. I can't make it up now." She said seriously, "I'm a very famous novelist. You can find my books in bookstores."

Jiang Baiyan's eyes widened.

"So, let's leave it in suspense." She waved her hand, "Next time we meet, tell me if I guessed it right."

Jiang Baiyan looked at her and nodded gently. He thought he had a good memory and had already remembered her home. It wouldn't be long before he could see her again.

Unexpectedly, things are unpredictable. When he came back, the neighbors said that their daughter made money, bought a new house, and moved away a long time ago.

He was sad for a long time because of this. He thought that being separated from each other was the most tragic ending in the world.

——But she didn't know that in the first month after her family moved into their new home, they encountered a tragic case that wiped out their entire family.

Yes, in 2014, Jiang Baiyan's life went from destruction to rebirth.

And Jian Jing fell into hell, struggled for 6 years, and finally ended her life in the spring of 2020.

[Mission name: The Secret of Pudding (Completed)]

[Description: Behind the cute cat is the story of your first brave act. You saved an innocent life and saved a person's life. Perhaps, this is why you were chosen, applauding your bravery and kindness. ]

[Mission reward: You will receive a directional limited card]

[Limited pool has been opened, start drawing cards]

[You have obtained a new card]

[Name: Limited card · White Cat Status]

[Description: Obtain the status of the fictional character "White Cat", and greatly improve jumping, climbing, balance, and night vision. Limited time 100 seconds/day, refreshed every day at 0:00]

[Note: You are as brave as the heroine in your writing, so it is reasonable to be as strong as her, right? ]

Jian Jing: "..." I want to be quiet.

"Teacher Jingjing?" Jiang Baiyan shook his palm and asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"

She came back to her senses and smiled apologetically: "A little surprised." As

soon as Jiang Baiyan finished his story, Pudding's long-term task was automatically completed. Not only that, it was just past 12 o'clock at this time, the limited pool opened, and a... heaven-defying card was drawn.

In "White Cat Detective", the white cat was transformed by aliens and has the agility of a cat. Not to mention flying and hiding, climbing walls and dodging is easy.

In a sense, it is equivalent to cheating.

She couldn't help but be shocked.

However, now is not the time to talk about this.

She stared at the boy in front of her and suddenly understood a lot of things.

In the eyes of many people, Jiang Baiyan is smart and hardworking, has good acting skills, and is full of spirit. He is a rare good seedling in the younger generation of the entertainment industry. It is rare that he knows how to look down on others, never offends people easily, and has no impetuousness of young people. It is hard not to like him.

But everyone knows that no one can really be so perfect.

The impact of the environment on people is extremely terrible. The world he lives in is full of drama all the time. Money, interests, fame, hypocrisy, promiscuity, clouds today, hell tomorrow.

So many people are living for the moment, what makes him different?

Now she understands.

Everyone has something they want, some want money, some want fame, some want status, and what Jiang Baiyan wants is probably love.

- I want others to like me.

The huge black hole eroded by an unfortunate childhood must be slowly repaired with a lot of love.

Only stars in the world can get so much "like".

"Is it hard to live like this?" she asked.

Just like the previous times, Jiang Baiyan easily understood what she meant: "It's not hard, but..." He hesitated, obviously having forgotten how to open his heart. After a while, he slowly said, "Sometimes I wonder, what would happen if they knew my life experience one day?"

"I don't know why, but I always have a feeling that this day will come sooner or later." He whispered softly, like a curse, "What will happen then?"

Jian Jing couldn't help but remain silent. If something comes easily, it should also leave easily.

Unfortunately, the love of fans is like fireworks, beautiful but difficult to last.

She thought for a while and said, "You said before that some people will not like you no matter how much you please them. The same is true. Some people don't need you to be perfect and will still like you."

"No," Jiang Baiyan shook his head, very sober, "The story is written like this, but the reality is just the opposite. People are most likely to change their minds and get tired of the old and like the new. I just hope..."

He paused, as if his brain was temporarily stuck and he forgot what he was saying.

After a while, he made a face and smiled, "Earn more money, and it would be better if he won two best actor awards and retired in glory."

Jian Jing knew that he was not telling the truth, but did not ask any more questions. The topic tonight was beyond expectations, and it would easily go bad if it continued.

She just said: "Then you work hard, maybe you can win the Rose Gold Award."

Jiang Baiyan took a breath: "I suspect you are hinting at me."

"I like your interpretation." She ignored his temptation and said to herself, "Love is of course good, but it is by no means a panacea. People always like to exaggerate love and neglect themselves."

He was stunned, as if he understood something, and swallowed back his original words.

Jian Jing remembered the business and asked again: "By the way, that day, the day you escaped, what date was it?"

He said: "April 20, 2014, which happened to be Easter."

She thought: "It's a good day. Well, I should go back."

Jiang Baiyan responded, stood up to see her off, and tried to keep her: "Are you really going to give me the role? Do you need me to repay you?" "

Okay." She stopped and pointed to the succulents on the balcony, "Give me a pot, you take good care of them, I like the chubby ones."

Jiang Baiyan tilted his head and picked a pot of the best-raised bear's paw for her: "Really don't consider it..."

Jian Jing smiled: "Hmm?"

He immediately changed his words: "Don't consider letting me take you down?"

"No need."

Coming out of Jiang Baiyan's house, she saw a sky full of stars.

Jian Jing's mood was as clear as the night sky.

Tonight was a great harvest. I solved the secret of Pudding and found out the reason why Jiang Baiyan was too enthusiastic about her.

The result was also satisfactory. His diligence was not aimless, but originated from a good deed in his youth.

How wonderful.

Now, there is only one last mystery left.

Will April 20, 2014 be the day to solve the code of Saint Angel?