Chapter 408: Let’s Kiss
Since she had already made up her mind, then she still had to book the plane ticket. It was almost the end of the year, and a new year was about to begin. On this day a year ago, she had been incomparably looking forward to her work being animated. She had even fantasized about her future. But now, she no longer held the naive thoughts of a year ago.
To embark on a journey again, to a foreign country, was really completely unimaginable a year ago. But Yu Linna knew that to have such an opportunity today was all thanks to an editor. It was her recommendation that had allowed her to go to Japan, to get to know the writers of Japan, and to fight for an opportunity in Japan. Without her, none of this could have been discussed.
“I’ve already booked the plane ticket. I’ll be leaving in three days.”
“So soon? Why not stay for a few more days?”
After booking her plane ticket, Yu Linna went to Ye Zhiyun’s house to explain her subsequent itinerary to her. Ye Zhiyun had prepared tea and snacks for her, trying to persuade her to stay for a few more days.
“No, this is also work. I will properly fulfill my obligations.”
“But I hear the salary they’re offering you is not high. Is it necessary to run to such a distant place to promote for them for that pitifully low salary?”
“You might think I’m making a big deal out of nothing, but I think this is my opportunity.”
To this, Ye Zhiyun was also helpless.
There was no helping it. Since her dear girlfriend was going, how could she refuse?
Everything had to be centered around her dear girlfriend. That’s what Ye Zhiyun thought.
“Alright, I respect your choice. But as compensation, you have to spend the whole day with me today, and not go anywhere.”
Hugging her soft girlfriend, Ye Zhiyun said with a smile.
Yu Linna’s face was slightly red. She hugged Ye Zhiyun back and did not refuse her affection.
“Okay, then I’m all yours today.”
“Haha, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
“You’re the one. Your new movie isn’t giving you too much pressure, is it?”
“Don’t worry, I can handle it. Who do you think I am?”
Although that’s what she said.
But Ye Zhiyun was not completely sure. The failure of her previous movie, no investors dared to cooperate with them. This meant that Ye Zhiyun could only rely on herself.
After Chen Xi’s matter was over, even if Yu Linna was sad, she had to get out of her sadness. Life still had to go on. The world would not stop turning just because one person was missing. She still had to work. But since she had decided to fulfill Chen Xi’s wish, then she still had to do it properly.
At this time, Yu Linna still didn’t know that she was embarking on a brand new path.
…
When she returned to her bedroom to rest for a while, Yu Linna looked at WeChat and found that many familiar people had sent her messages. And the time the messages were sent was a long time ago. According to the time calculation, it was when Chen Xi had just had her accident. She opened them one by one and saw that they were all words of concern for her.
Among them was Huo Ningning, whom she hadn’t been in contact with for a long time, and also Shen Wenwen, including Sakurai Reina, An Xiayue, and others.
She replied to all of them, and told them that she was fine now, that she would get better.
Soon, she received a phone call request from An Xiayue. She pressed the answer button.
“Hello? Long time no see, Sister Yue. What have you been busy with?”
“Not very busy. Just filming. I’m in Sujing now. Nana, are you feeling better?”
“I’m fine. I’m very well. Thank you for your concern. Although it was indeed very hard at first, time is a good medicine. It will slowly get better. I won’t be dejected.”
Yes, she was no longer a child. She would no longer be immersed in the past and unable to extricate herself as before. Humans still have to grow up. No matter what lies ahead, they have to bravely move forward. Even if they are covered in scars, they have to walk on with a smile.
Yu Linna was originally a fragile person. She had no parents since she was little, her life was not guaranteed, and she did not receive love. Her best friend had also betrayed her. So many experiences were enough to crush an adult. But Yu Linna had walked on strongly, had stood up bravely. Many people saw her as very strong, but in fact, she had long been used to swallowing her sadness and loneliness. Rather than saying she had become stronger, it was better to say she had become like an adult.
Every adult is like this, having to learn to be strong, to grow up under the influence of the external environment.
“Nana, if you have anything, you must tell me. Although I can’t come over and help you directly, I will definitely listen to you. No matter what you say, I will listen. I don’t want you to keep it to yourself.”
“…Thank you, Sister Yue. Thank you.”
At this point, she really couldn’t think of any better words.
An Xiayue was truly a gentle person.
After hanging up the phone, Yu Linna sat in her room for a long time. She casually opened her phone’s photo album, looking at the old photos with Chen Xi, and also Chen Xi’s personal photos. Her heart missed this gentle editor even more. That editor who was cold on the surface, but was very gentle on the inside. It would be so great if she were still here.
I miss her so much.
Yu Linna continued to look through the photo album and also came across the photos from when she was with Nangong Ying, as well as the sweet group photos of her and Nangong Ying. She had not been willing to delete these photos and had kept them all along, although Nangong Ying had done very excessive things to her. But Yu Linna was a nostalgic person. She would remember the good things that others had done for her. Just as she had said, the Nangong Ying she had known had died in the past long ago.
Flipping and flipping, Yu Linna also came across a faded yellow exercise book that she had taken a picture of a long time ago. On this exercise book were written the three crooked characters “Yu Linna.” It was clearly her handwriting from when she was a child.
This exercise book, Yu Linna had always cherished it, unwilling to throw it away. It was now locked in her room in the rented apartment where Yu Linna lived.
To her, this was the only proof that Yu Linna was still alive in this world.
If Sister Chen, like her, could go to another world after she died, that would be great.
She sincerely hoped that the Sister Chen she liked and respected could find her own happiness in her next life.
…
Zhao Yuyan, after Chen Xi had left, had experienced a period of sadness. She had shed many tears, but a person always has to look forward. After she had walked out of the shadow, she still had to work.
“Yuyan, it’s already eleven o’clock. You should go to sleep. You can write your manuscript tomorrow.”
Luo Nan gently knocked on her door, reminding Zhao Yuyan that it was time to go to sleep. This girl had been sitting at her computer desk typing since she had had breakfast in the morning, just like she was frantically rushing her manuscript on the deadline. But the problem was that there was still some time before the deadline. Zhao Yuyan would usually be playing games at this time.
What’s wrong with her?
“I’ll finish writing here. I’ve been procrastinating on too many manuscripts before. At least tonight I want to finish half.”
“Even if you stay up all night playing games, I won’t blame you. But to work all night, and it’s not even the deadline, this is not like you, Yuyan.”
“This is what Sister Chen expected of me. She hoped that I could do better. She hoped that I could write a second The Rich Man’s Game. I don’t want to disappoint her. I don’t want her to be worried about me even in heaven. I’m not a child anymore.”
This was probably an obsession.
An obsession with the dead.
Whether it was Zhao Yuyan or Yu Linna, they had both changed. To put it in a good way, they had become more mature. But to put it in a bad way, they had become paranoid.
There were good and bad things.
In any case, they were both moving forward in their respective directions, but they were both working hard to fulfill the wishes that Chen Xi had left behind.
…
At the same time, at Ye Zhiyun’s house, Yu Linna was, as usual, cooking and washing dishes for Ye Zhiyun, and also cleaning up. Everything was so natural. So natural that Ye Zhiyun even thought that she was fine.
“Nana, if you’re really tired, you don’t have to do it. I can do it too.”
“No, let me do it. You sit down. Dinner will be ready soon.”
“No, I think you should rest.”
“No need, no need. Zhiyun, you’re more tired. You’re filming a movie and having meetings at the company. You’re much more tired than me. You sit down.”
The more she was like this, the more uneasy Ye Zhiyun became.
Sitting on the sofa and watching TV, Ye Zhiyun’s heart was not on the TV.
She was really worried about her state.
In a while, Yu Linna would have to participate in the all-star author event held by Wenqing. The authors participating were all super popular authors from Wenqing. It was originally scheduled to be held in these few days, but because of Chen Xi’s matter, Wenqing had decided to postpone it to ease the mood of Yu Linna and Zhao Yuyan.
With her in this state, will it really be okay at the all-star event? She was really worried.
“It’s ready. Come and eat.”
Yu Linna had a smile on her face, still the same as usual. She really couldn’t see anything different. But Ye Zhiyun always felt that something was not right.
During the meal, Yu Linna would occasionally bring up a few trivial topics, trying hard to say a few words to Ye Zhiyun. Ye Zhiyun also echoed her. Ye Zhiyun just felt that she seemed to be a little different from usual.
“Nana, how long have we been together?”
Suddenly, Ye Zhiyun asked this question.
Yu Linna was in a pensive state for a moment.
“I think it’s been about a month.”
She said uncertainly.
“During our relationship, we’ve pretty much done what lovers should do.”
Ye Zhiyun stood up, took a napkin to wipe her mouth, formally put down her chopsticks, and went to the living room to get herself a cup of hot water to drink.
Yu Linna, on the other hand, sat there, not quite understanding her meaning.
“Nana, let’s kiss.”
At this time, Ye Zhiyun did not intend to beat around the bush and directly stated her purpose.
“Eh…?”
Yu Linna was stunned on the spot. By the time she came back to her senses, Ye Zhiyun had already come over and held her face. Her face instantly flushed, and she resistantly pushed her.
“Wait, wait, Zhiyun! This, no! Isn’t it too early!”
“Where is it early? Haven’t we been dating for over a month? What’s wrong with a kiss?”
“But, but…”
Yu Linna’s face was flushed with embarrassment. She pushed her face with both hands, not letting her be a nuisance, but Ye Zhiyun’s strength was really a bit too great.
“Nana, why won’t you let me touch you? I’ve already seen your body. I know what your chest looks like. I’ve also kissed your neck. I know where your sensitive spots are. Why can’t I kiss you?”
“But I’m shy! No!”
Compared to those boring reasons, Yu Linna’s reason was only one, and that was that she was shy, so she refused.
Hearing this, Ye Zhiyun smiled.
“Nana, I’ve already taken your first kiss. Now that things have come to this, what’s the point of you resisting? No matter who your second is, anyway, your first was me.”
Hearing this, Yu Linna was stunned on the spot. And Ye Zhiyun, taking advantage of her daze, forcefully pulled her over and, without any warning, lowered her face.
Under the lights of the restaurant, Ye Zhiyun’s back was so obvious, and the blonde girl who was held tightly in her arms, her wrists were locked by Ye Zhiyun’s hands and she couldn’t move. In the restaurant, only their breathing could be heard.
