Chapter 233: Isn’t It Fine?
Yu-meizi was the type to get hung up on things. Once she fell into a state of indecision, it was hard for her to get out, especially when it concerned her own affairs.
(Meizi – It’s an informal, casual, and friendly way to refer to any young woman – in this context it’s meaning is like this: That girl Yu, Our Yu Linna)
Literally, it means “younger sister.” However, it is almost never used in modern Chinese to refer to one’s actual younger sister. For that, you would use 妹妹 (mèimei).
When had she started to care about Ye Zhiyun? They were clearly incompatible from the very beginning. Perhaps it was during their trip to Shenzhen, or maybe when she was delivering takeout for her. Or perhaps it was at the train station that day, when she had let down her guard around her.
Now, she was trapped, unable to extricate herself, and felt an extreme sense of misery deep inside.
It was just Li Muqing, that’s all. Why…
Even so, it shouldn’t have turned out like this. She hadn’t made a move on her Li Muqing, she hadn’t done anything to wrong her, she hadn’t…
Why…
Yu Linna sat on her bed in a daze, unable to snap out of her stupor for a long time. She remained like that, completely forgetting about preparing dinner. By the time she remembered, it was already midnight. At that point, she had no mood to eat.
…
While Yu Linna was struggling, Shion-sensei was blowing up on Weibo.
Jianghua Film Productions had posted a message on Weibo about the start of filming for a new TV series, and they had even tagged Shion-sensei’s ID.
“Filming for the new drama The Smile of the Rose has officially begun! It is expected to be broadcast on major web platforms in November. We welcome everyone to watch. This is a TV series you have never seen before. The script is written by Wenqing author Shion-sensei, 100% original. Please look forward to it. @Shion”
The moment this news came out, it received a great deal of attention. Everyone was surprised that Shion-sensei was writing a script instead of a novel, but they weren’t opposed to it. As her die-hard fans, they would watch whatever their idol wrote. This was the love of a fan.
“If I remember correctly, didn’t Shion-sensei’s novel just get published not long ago? Writing a script during this time, will it affect the serialization of her novels?”
“The person above, please rest assured. Wenqing has already posted on Weibo, saying that Shion-sensei’s novels will be serialized as usual and will not be affected at all.”
“666, this is the most badass author I’ve ever seen. Serializing two novels is one thing, but she’s also responsible for the illustrations, and the key is that they’re so damn beautiful. I thought that was the limit, but who knew Shion-sensei also writes scripts? Although it’s a web series, how many in the entire novel circle can be responsible for both their novel’s illustrations and write a script at the same time? None, right?”
“Holy crap, thinking about it like that, Shion-sensei is so badass!”
“Please accept my knees!”
“Dammit! Why won’t Shion-sensei show her face? I really want to get her autograph.”
Many people on Weibo were discussing this matter. Clearly, compared to the third or fourth-tier company Jianghua, Shion-sensei was the one receiving the most attention, because the name “Shion-sensei” itself was equivalent to an IP.
Although she hadn’t done anything outstanding in film and television, her novels sold very well, and her popularity was very high. Although she wasn’t a supreme god yet, she would reach that point sooner or later.
However, it seemed no one doubted her gender; everyone just assumed she was a man. Perhaps in their view, a girl shouldn’t be able to write such infuriating plots. How many authors who could make readers both love and hate them were female?
Xiao Yanhan got news of her idol again and was now overjoyed, frantically scrolling through Weibo, looking forward to Shion-sensei’s new work. The thought that she could see a story written by Shion-sensei in November made her inexplicably excited. It seemed her membership needed to be renewed. For her idol, she had to do her part.
“Yanhan, are you eating or not? Why are you still on Weibo?”
“Don’t panic, Mom. I’m supporting my idol. What’s the difference between a fan who doesn’t support their idol and a salted fish?”
“So is your idol more important or is your lunch more important? I’m going to take it away in a moment.”
“Don’t! Mom, I was wrong! I’m coming to eat right now!”
As Shion-sensei’s die-hard fan, Xiao Yanhan had to support everything her idol did. She had already decided to be her fan for life. Her biggest wish now was to get Shion-sensei’s autograph. She had heard that Wenqing’s comic con was about to start, and she really hoped that Shion-sensei’s name would be on the list of authors for the signing event. That way, she could get her autograph.
The thought was beautiful, but reality was cruel.
Two days later, Wenqing announced the list of authors for the September comic con signing event. Air-sensei was prominently on the list, but the fans discovered that among the six selected authors, Shion-sensei’s name was nowhere to be found.
Could it be that Shion-sensei, who had brought fame to Wenqing and even held her head high in front of Qidian, was not qualified to be selected for the Wenqing author signing event? The readers were furious.
“Wenqing, come out and explain! Why isn’t Shion-sensei there!”
“Is there some shady business going on! Wenqing is so disgusting, I’m turning from a fan to a hater!”
“Come out and explain! I want Shion-sensei!”
The officials at Wenqing also hadn’t expected things to get so serious. It was just the absence of Shion-sensei, yet this group of people was wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves. But they also hadn’t realized that Shion-sensei’s status in their hearts was already so high. This momentum was even more impressive than some of the veteran Wenqing authors. Although Shion-sensei was still a newcomer, she had vaguely become the pillar of Wenqing.
How terrifying. She had been in the industry for less than a year.
“Please everyone, do not spread rumors. The reason Shion-sensei is not on the list for this Wenqing author signing event is because she has declined to appear for the signing. Shion-sensei’s work is very busy; she has to serialize novels and draw illustrations. Everyone, please understand Shion-sensei’s hard work. Declining to appear this time is also for a writing retreat. Although Shion-sensei will not be present, she has agreed to have her personal autographs sold at the comic con under Wenqing’s official name. Shion-sensei’s first batch of autographs is limited, only one thousand copies.”
Wenqing specially came out to clarify the facts, dispelling the conspiracy theories that people had conjured up.
At first, the readers were disappointed that Shion-sensei had declined to appear at the signing event. But when they saw that Shion-sensei’s personal autographs would be sold officially, a raging fire was instantly ignited.
After all, this was Shion-sensei’s first autograph!
And there were only a thousand copies!
Of course, it couldn’t be ruled out that the officials might use this to raise the price and make a huge profit, but in any case, everyone wanted Shion-sensei’s first autograph.
“awsl, Shion-sensei’s personal autograph!!!! I have to go, I absolutely have to go! September, September, September! I have to go!!”
“Xiao Yanhan, if you scream like a ghost again, I’m confiscating your novels!”
“Don’t, Mom, I was wrong!”
The number one female fan, Xiao Yanhan, was very excited. She had always longed for her idol’s autograph, and now she finally had the chance. These autographs were limited edition. If she missed it, there would be no second chance. No matter what, she had to get one!
She searched for the comic con’s location. It was actually in Shanghai, a bit far from here…
But for Shion-sensei’s autograph!
She had decided to go, without hesitation!
Because she was the number one fan!
“Ahhhhh, so excited, I really want to go right now~”
Xiao Yanhan swung her feet, her mind constantly thinking about Shion-sensei’s autograph. She already had Air-sensei’s autograph. She had gone to the official Wenqing Air-sensei solo signing event at the end of last year. Air-sensei was indeed a very beautiful young lady, and a super nice person. Now, this Air-sensei had even become a senior at the same university as her. But she felt that the chances of seeing her on campus wouldn’t be very high. Didn’t the media all say that Air-sensei often skipped class…
…
The people from Wenqing found Yu Linna and explained the autograph matter to her. Yu Linna agreed quickly and spent a whole morning signing all of them. The first time she signed, there was a sense of novelty. She wanted to sign them beautifully, so she was always a bit reserved. But after signing many, she felt it was just that—just writing two characters and adding a line. After a long time, it became very boring.
She rubbed her hand. It was a little sore after signing so many. She was probably more used to typing on a keyboard; switching to a pen felt a little unfamiliar. But her handwriting was still very pretty, a graceful and elegant script.
“Shion-sensei, we’ll be going now. We won’t disturb you any longer.”
“Mm.”
After seeing off the editor from Wenqing, Yu Linna scratched her head. After resting for two days, her body had long since recovered. There were no major problems, just that she felt a little empty.
Not long after the editor left, the doorbell rang again. She opened the door to see Dai Wenqian, who hadn’t shown her face in a long time.
“Hello, great author! I heard your autographs are going on sale, so I came to congratulate you. It’s a pity you won’t go to the comic con with me, truly a shame. Let me tell you, I’m about to go to another city for university. I came to hang out with you before I leave.”
Dai Wenqian had gotten along well with her during their third year of high school. Although they were in different schools, their relationship was still good. She and Ye Zhiyun were also old friends, having known each other since junior high, it was said.
“Wenqian, come in. My humble abode is too small, and there’s no air conditioning to offer.”
“It’s fine, a fan is enough for me. Linna, I brought you something to eat. Quick, try it. I brought it back from Italy.”
A summer vacation had passed, and Dai Wenqian was tanned. She had probably had a lot of fun. Her healthy, wheat-colored skin made one want to lick it to see if it was sour or sweet.
Speaking of which, Dai Wenqian was also a young miss from a wealthy family, just like Ye Zhiyun. Even if she wasn’t as rich, she probably wasn’t far off.
“By the way, Wenqian, do you know what Zhiyun has been up to recently?”
For some reason, Yu Linna asked this question again. It was simply because she still couldn’t let it go.
Although Li Jing had said what she said, she still didn’t want to believe it. What if it was fake?
“Her? She’s in America, living with her brother. She’s been having a blast recently, hanging out with her brother and making a lot of money. By the way, I heard they’re planning to go to England or Denmark. Anyway, she’s living a very comfortable life.”
“She told you?”
“Yeah, she’s always telling me about her travels.”
“I see…”
Is that so? You’d rather tell Wenqian than me. It seems you really hate me now.
She had been unwilling to believe it before, but now, it seemed she could only believe it.
Perhaps from the very beginning, her status in her heart wasn’t that high. In the very beginning, they were enemies.
Returning to the original starting point, isn’t that fine too?
She gave a bitter laugh.
