Chapter 265: Going Back
They talked a lot, mostly about the past, about things that had happened before. At that time, they weren’t close, nor were they particularly amazing. One was worrying about her livelihood, the other about promotion. Times had changed. The things they used to worry about were now a thing of the past.
“Time always passes so quickly.”
“Yeah, a year has passed.”
Even now, Yu Linna could still remember the girl who had almost jumped off the train tracks, how she had picked up the hope to survive after being persuaded by another girl, and had worked hard to get to where she was today.
If she had just jumped, her life would probably have ended there. At that time, she really didn’t want to live anymore. She wanted to end her own life, to let go of the pain in reality. But fortunately, she had shouldered the pain and responsibility, carrying all of it forward. Now, she was finally doing well.
“Miss Yu, or should I say, Shion-sensei. I don’t know if I should call you that.”
“It doesn’t matter. A title is just a thing. You can call me whatever you want.”
“I’ll just call you what I used to. Do you still remember the ‘Happy Fries’ drama club you used to be in? They’ve become a film company now. Surprising, right? Life is always so unpredictable, full of so many accidents. Maybe one day you’ll see them on TV.”
“You mean them? They were pretty good to me.”
Yu Linna recalled her past experience of acting in a play there and couldn’t help but smile wryly. She had once stayed there, but because her acting was too terrible, she was kicked out the day before the official performance. The hurt that period had brought her still couldn’t be let go of now, but sometimes she had to admit, if it weren’t for someone denying her, denying her efforts, denying everything about her, how could she have picked up her unwillingness and continued to move forward?
Think about it. If she had really entered the entertainment industry so easily, become a big star so easily, then everyone who worked hard could become a big star. Where would there be so much dissatisfaction?
They talked a lot more, about the past. As they talked, Ye Zhiyun also finished her project and came out. She was quite satisfied with this negotiation. Sponsoring this radio station to produce a program was very profitable for her. Before, she had always invested in movies, and also had an online store. Now, she was already planning to shift her focus to film and television projects.
“Finished?”
“Mmm, we should go.”
It didn’t take her long to negotiate this project, only about two hours, the length of a movie. This negotiation was quite smooth. As long as the time and date were confirmed, the funds could be invested soon.
After chatting a bit more, Yu Linna said her goodbyes, saying she would see her again if there was a chance.
“You brought me here specifically for this?”
To be honest, to meet a person from the past, and to specially arrange time for her, it was a bit unlike Ye Zhiyun’s style.
“I think you should see her. It’s good for both you and her.”
“Is it necessary?”
“Sometimes you have to stop and look at the path you’ve walked. You can’t just forget your original intentions because you’re always moving forward.”
She didn’t want Yu Linna to live under high pressure all the time and then forget her original thoughts and wishes. What she had hoped for in the past, what she was doing now, she didn’t want her to forget it completely.
Yu Linna was silent, thinking for a moment. It seemed that her recent frenzy had indeed made her forget her initial hard work and also her original intentions. She said she wanted to eat her fill, and then she entered this circle. She said she wanted to become famous, and she entered here. She said she wanted her name to resonate throughout the land, so she became a novelist.
“Don’t forget your original intentions.” It sounded so nice, but how many people could truly do it?
Ye Zhiyun’s intentions towards her were truly well-meaning.
They chatted a bit more, walked for a while, the atmosphere very harmonious. They had originally wanted to take a taxi back, but Ye Zhiyun unfortunately received a call, saying someone was coming to pick her up.
“What is it, Sister Guan? I’m with a friend. I don’t need you to pick me up.”
“Miss, don’t be difficult. Let’s go back.”
“I’m an adult. Do I need you to control me? I’m not a child.”
“This was ordered by your aunt. She said to pick you up and take you back.”
“…When did she see me?”
“I don’t know. Miss, I suggest you go back first.”
Ye Zhiyun hung up the phone, a desolate feeling in her heart.
She was here again.
Every time, she couldn’t help it. She couldn’t help but come and find Yu Linna, and the final result was being forced to separate from her. This was her fate.
Why couldn’t she be a little more patient?
If she were a little more patient, maybe it wouldn’t be like this.
“Nana, I’m sorry. Someone’s here to pick me up. I have to go.”
She said apologetically.
Yu Linna glanced at her, lowered her head and thought for a bit, then showed a smile.
“Then go.”
If Ye Zhiyun was going to leave her, it was either because she had something more important to do, or because she didn’t want to be with her. But she knew that the probability of Ye Zhiyun not wanting to be with her was very low.
Perhaps they didn’t even have the right to walk together.
She wasn’t a fool. It was impossible for her not to see how terrifying Ye Zhiyun’s background was.
She had always played with her before, so she had ignored it. But she was always a member of the Ye family, a tycoon in this country. As long as they wanted, it wasn’t impossible for them to be as rich as a country.
She was just a small, insignificant writer. How could she dare to be friends with her?
Yu Linna didn’t say anything more to her, just silently hailed a taxi, got in by herself, and left, leaving Ye Zhiyun standing there foolishly.
Ye Zhiyun looked at the departing license plate, at the increasingly distant blonde hair. She truly hated her own powerlessness. She angrily smashed the bus sign. Why? She just wanted to spend more time with her. Was that wrong too?
A moment later, the car to pick her up arrived and took her away. She returned home, and her aunt had been waiting for her for a long time. Li Jing seemed to have just returned from a business trip, still wearing a suit, her glasses not yet taken off.
“Auntie.”
“You’re back. You’ve eaten, right? If you’re hungry, I’ll have someone make some food. I’ll stay here for one night tonight and leave tomorrow.”
“Weren’t you on a business trip in Hangzhou?”
“Finished. I’m back. I just wanted to come to Guangnan to take a look.”
These were definitely all lies.
Ye Zhiyun gritted her teeth, her hands clenched. This aunt of hers was definitely doing this on purpose. It was impossible for her not to know that going to Shanghai was much more convenient than coming here. She should have been very clear about this.
“Is it interesting to force me like this? Why are you doing this to me?”
Li Jing put down her teacup and took off her glasses. She looked at her niece and calmly refilled her own cup.
“Isn’t it fine for me to be the bad guy? It’s better than no one doing it.”
“In any case, this is my business.”
“I know, but you’re still young. You don’t understand.”
“Auntie.”
“Listen, I have no right to decide your future, nor do I have the right to interfere with your choices. If one day you find me annoying and don’t want to listen to me, you can go, try to win her over. I can’t stop you. The only ones who can stop you are your parents. But you can go ahead and try. You like her, but are you sure she likes you?”
Ye Zhiyun was speechless. This, she hadn’t thought about.
She liked her, but did she like her back? She didn’t know.
What if she gave up everything and confessed to her, but she didn’t accept her? What would she do then? She had to think about this question.
“Zhiyun, you say you’re an adult. Then act like an adult and make a decent choice. How about this? If you can persist for a year without changing, I will give up my supervision of you. I won’t help you with your parents, but I won’t stop you either. The premise is, can you bear it?”
“…Alright, one year it is.”
She had already endured for a long time. She didn’t mind enduring for another year.
Although she was full of confusion about her future, she had to give it a try. If she didn’t try, how would she know if Yu Linna had any feelings for her? Although this was a huge gamble. If she won, she would have everything. If she lost, she would have nothing.
…
After returning to the dorm, Yu Linna sat back in her seat, feeling a little tired. She wanted to use the remaining time to work. It was almost time for the premiere of Ballad of the Enchantress. She had to write a little more, promote it a little more. Now Ballad of the Enchantress was being written very quickly. She planned to finish it in eleven or twelve volumes and then write the next one. This story was about halfway done.
“Big busy person, working again? Aren’t you tired?”
Xiao Yanhan had just come back from outside, holding a cup of pearl milk tea. Seeing Yu Linna’s appearance, she said casually.
“Drinking milk tea at night will make you fat.”
“Mmm… it’s fine if I just get up a little earlier tomorrow to run. But you, you’re so tired every day. Isn’t your neck sore? If you keep this up for a long time, you’ll get cervical spondylosis.”
With that, Xiao Yanhan put down her milk tea and kneaded the muscles on Yu Linna’s neck.
“Hiss, you’re pinching me, it hurts…”
“See, your muscles are already strained. And look at your waist and kidneys, I bet they’re the same. Great author, it’s not good to treat your body like this. I’ll take you for a massage next time. You need to take care of your health.”
“What am I going to do in that ghost place? I’m not going!”
“Hey, I’m doing this for your own good. Linna baby, I’m waiting for your updates.”
“Alright.”
Xiao Yanhan smiled, then held her face, her eyes slowly becoming devoted.
“What?” the blonde girl said strangely.
“Is something on your mind?”
“No.”
“You look very tired.”
“…”
Xiao Yanhan rested her head on her shoulder and hugged her head, her slender little hands stroking the back of her head, smoothing her hair.
“There, there, be good.”
“I’m not a pet dog…”
“Linna, please don’t be like this to yourself. If you’re not responsible for yourself, please be responsible for your fans. I’ll be sad too.”
“…You.”
Yu Linna didn’t care anymore and reached out to hug her waist. She also wanted a place to rest, a place that could provide her with a foothold.
Compared to Ye Zhiyun, perhaps Xiao Yanhan was more suitable. At least she could give her what she wanted.
“Linna, are you tired? Get on the bed. I’ll give you a massage.”
Suddenly, Xiao Yanhan became very interested and pulled her up from the chair. Yu Linna was completely bewildered.
“Hey, wait a minute, I…”
“Don’t look at me like this. I still have some experience. Let’s go.”
“Let go of me! Don’t pull me up! It hurts…”
“Be good, relax, lie down.”
“I’m going to call for help!”
Lan Ranyan silently drank tea under the bed, indicating that she hadn’t seen anything.
