Chapter 519: Let’s Start Over Somewhere Else
Although Yu Linna did not resist, Ye Zhiyun’s heart ached. She really wanted to do something for her. But Yu Linna had said, “No need. You can’t help me with anything.”
Yu Linna more or less knew who she had offended. The only person in this world she could have offended was Chenghe. If this was Chenghe’s doing, she did not doubt it at all, because they also had a motive to do such a thing.
“Actually, they’re not wrong.”
Yu Linna came out from her and said so.
“It’s not your fault. Although it’s not quite right to make a random joke, you’re not completely wrong, are you?”
“It is my fault. That’s a fact.”
She looked up.
“I think, even if I issue an apology, no one will choose to forgive me.”
“No, you listen to me…”
“Before you came, I had tried to post a Weibo, an apology statement. But it was useless. All I got in return was endless curses. If you don’t believe me, you can see for yourself.”
Yu Linna opened Weibo and let her see for herself.
Yu Linna had indeed posted a Weibo, an apology statement.
Shion V: I am very sorry. I sincerely apologize to the vast number of viewers, readers, and everyone.
When this Weibo post had come out, everyone had also seen it. Unfortunately, in the end, there were more curses. Ye Zhiyun had also seen it. It was unsightly.
“Get lost! You American!”
“Get out!”
“You’re shameless! Get lost!”
“You’re not welcome!”
What did Yu Linna feel in her heart when she saw these contents? The reason she had apologized, was it because of what she had said, or because she couldn’t stand up? No one could know. At least she herself was indeed very sad.
Ye Zhiyun wanted to do something for her, but she really couldn’t do anything.
“It’s Chenghe, right?”
“I think so.”
“Why are they doing this to you? What on earth happened between you and them?”
“Nothing.”
“Who would believe that!”
Unfortunately, no matter how much she asked, Yu Linna refused to answer. Ye Zhiyun could not hear her real voice no matter what. She felt so useless. She couldn’t share the pain for the person she liked the most. She was really so useless.
“Zhiyun, you have to do your own work. You don’t have to consider me. You will live a very tiring life like this.”
“Then you tell me, what should I do to make you happy? As long as you open your mouth, I will do anything.”
“Alright then. You can do me a favor.”
Yu Linna took out a printed little notebook from her own room and handed it to Ye Zhiyun. It was a script, written by Yu Linna.
“A script?”
“Yes. It was written a long time ago. It’s just that I haven’t found a director to accept the filming project. I was originally planning to look for a while, but now I’ve been blacklisted. You can see if you can make it into a movie, or transfer it to another director.”
“This script was created by you. Are you really going to give it to me?”
“What’s the use of me keeping it? It’s better to give it to you. Besides, this is not the first time I’ve given you a script.”
“…Wait, what did you say?”
“Nothing. Just take it.”
At that time, no matter how Ye Zhiyun thought about it, she felt that something was not right, but she didn’t know what was wrong. When she had taken this script, she had felt that it was very hot. Yu Linna didn’t want money and had given this script to Ye Zhiyun. She had said that as long as Ye Zhiyun treated it well, it would be fine. This script was a script about an esports player that Yu Linna had spent a lot of effort to write after gathering material and investigating. In the past, the big-name directors in the circle had all wanted to buy it. Now, no one was asking for it.
“If doing this can make you happy, I am willing.”
“Zhiyun, I said you would be very tired like this. Give me up, okay?”
“No.”
“It’s useless to hold on to me. No one likes me here. Everyone hates me. Being with me will have too much of an impact on you. It’s not worth it.”
“They hate you, they don’t like you. What does it have to do with me? The one I like is Yu Linna. Does it have anything to do with them?”
“Zhiyun…”
To be honest, Yu Linna was a little moved.
When she was at her most difficult, when she was at her lowest, Ye Zhiyun had not left. She had still stayed. In any case, they had dated, and had also loved. There were still feelings for her in the past. When Ye Zhiyun was at her low point, she was willing to help her. She was already satisfied.
In the past, they had not been able to make it to the end, and had broken up for all sorts of reasons. This time, Ye Zhiyun did not want to do such a foolish thing again.
“You big fool…”
Yu Linna couldn’t hold it in and her tears rolled down. She felt that she was too fragile, crying at the drop of a hat, just like before. She had clearly said that she would be strong.
…
The first week of the ban. Yu Linna had no work, nothing to do. Although she had no income, she had a considerable amount of property. But this kind of life was too decadent. To suddenly go from a high-pressure state to a state of doing nothing was actually very boring. Yu Linna missed those hard days.
And even if her ban was lifted, the negative impact of this incident was destined to make her reputation stink. Many people would refuse to buy her books, to watch her TV shows. Such a bad reputation had already made it difficult for her to make a living in the country. Chenghe had indeed played a good hand.
Chenghe’s side was also proud, because they had succeeded.
Yu Linna had looked for Officer Ye because of this matter, hoping that he could help a little, but Officer Ye was also powerless. Without evidence, even if he investigated, it would be difficult to start. Chenghe had intentionally framed her. Who would believe such a thing? It was also just Yu Linna’s one-sided statement.
But among the A-list big shots and directors in the entertainment industry, they were very clear. Who was the one who had blacklisted Yu Linna?
To have offended Chenghe, this was the end. No power, no influence, no background, to go head-to-head with Chenghe, this was the end.
Yu Linna had originally thought that she had no hope, and would wait until her ban was over to find a way. During this period of time, she would just make do. If it really didn’t work out, then she would just leave the circle.
At this time, Yu Xiayue had called.
“Nana, I’ve heard about your matter. Are you alright?”
“I have something.”
“I thought so. Nana, I know you’re very sad. It’s not easy to be a mixed-race, right? You’re being cursed wherever you go. I can understand you. There are always some people who are blindly xenophobic. There’s a saying in China, ‘Those who are not of my race must have a different heart.’ There are always some people with an abnormal mind who will hold such a thought. In my opinion, xenophobia is a very common thing in any country.”
“Sister Yue, are you just here to talk about these things?”
“Of course not.”
Yu Xiayue said with a wry smile.
“Nana, what are your plans for the future?”
“I’m not clear. With my current situation, even if the ban is lifted, my reputation will also be ruined. I feel that it will be very difficult to develop in the future.”
“I see. I don’t know much about domestic affairs, so I don’t know how to help you. Many people around me say that you have offended someone. Who on earth have you offended?”
“Sister Yue, you don’t have to manage this. I hope you don’t interfere. Although we are both mixed-race, this is my own country’s matter after all.”
Yu Xiayue felt very bad hearing this, but what she said also had a point. In any case, Yu Xiayue was just a Chinese-American. She was not a Chinese citizen. To be serious, she was an American citizen. She wanted to help, but this was also not her business.
Think about it. So many fans in the country supported her, Yu Xiayue, and admired her.
But Yu Linna, a Chinese author, even if she took out something to prove her nationality, the haters would not stop. They would attack her appearance, attack her bloodline, and even her every word. In short, whatever she did, there would be people flaming her.
Yu Xiayue did want to help, but how could she help? In what capacity?
“Nana, although this is just my personal suggestion, do you want to try to go and see other places?”
“What do you mean?”
“Before, when I was in America, I couldn’t develop, and no one was looking for me to film. Later, I chose to return to China, to find a new place to start over. Nana, do you want to try to find a new place to start over? Perhaps if you change your environment, it will be different.”
Hearing these words, Yu Linna’s heart was shaken.
To go to another place, that is, to go abroad…
This suggestion, it did have a bit of a point. With Yu Linna’s current situation, to stay in the country would be of no development. After the ban was over, there would not be many people who would be her fans. And if she stayed in the country, Chenghe would also infinitely target her. The lesson this time was already big enough. If it continued, it would really not be of any benefit to her.
Perhaps she really had to consider it.
“Perhaps it’s a good idea. Now that I’m here, I feel that whatever I do is wrong. You’ve also seen it. I’m not popular at all. They can’t wait for me to leave.”
“Then do you want to try to go to America for a walk? Perhaps that place is a place for you to start over. Although I can’t accompany you, you can consider it.”
Yu Linna seriously thought about this question.
Indeed, this was a relatively good consideration. For her to stay here, it was really impossible to have a chance to stand out, unless she had some outstanding move, but for now, it was impossible. Or if Chenghe could step down.
Now, for her, to change her environment might be a good choice.
America. A country she had never been to.
The country she had casually mentioned during her live stream.
Perhaps she could really consider going to that place. Although everything had to start over, and not many people would think highly of her, fortunately, language communication was not a difficult thing. Perhaps it would be very difficult for her to walk on in that place, but this was a relatively ideal opportunity.
“Alright, I’ll go.”
Yu Linna quickly made up her mind.
Compared to slowly decaying during the ban, it was better to go to a new place to start over, to find a brand new path. Perhaps that would be more suitable for her.
“Since you’ve decided, then I’ll contact my friends in America. At that time, she will take care of you for a few days. But the rest, you have to rely on yourself. Can you do it?”
“I can. I’ve been taking care of myself since I was little. I’ve done everything myself. It’s just starting over. What’s the big deal?”
“Alright, I’m relieved with your words. I’ll also be returning to America after I’ve finished filming. At that time, we’ll meet again, okay?”
“Okay. Thank you, Sister Yue.”
“You’re welcome. In my heart, we are already sisters.”
Yu Linna’s heart was warm. These days, she had suffered a lot of criticism, and too much venomous cursing. Hearing Yu Xiayue’s gentle voice, she felt very heartwarming. In this cold moment, there was a trace of warmth. It was as if, when she was tired, when she was hurt, she had found that she had a harbor to return to.
It was as if she really had a family who cared. This feeling was so good.
“Mmm. I also promise you that I will prove myself again. I promise.”
Her figure walked farther and farther away, walking towards another path. Even if the end of this path was too far away, she would walk on. Perhaps she would really walk to the end.
