Chapter 563: Discharged
It was time for Yu Linna to be discharged from the hospital. After a few words of advice from the doctor, there was nothing more to say. Yu Linna had also gone through the discharge procedures and had been discharged. After staying in the hospital for half a month, she felt that too many things had happened during this period. She herself also felt as if she had been on a roller coaster. Life is unpredictable. That was probably it.
After being discharged, Yu Linna had wanted to go back to her workplace first, although she had no stable place to live in America. Catherine had taken this opportunity to do some “ideological work” on her, asking her to go home. Yu Linna had thought it over and over again, but in the end, she had still refused. She said she needed time to accept it.
She had come to America to seek development, to look for opportunities. Now was the period of her career’s development. Hollywood’s side was also quite satisfied with her. After the filming of Stella was completed, they had found her to ask about the post-production, and had also shown her the relevant samples. Yu Linna herself felt that it was done quite well, and had also given a few personal opinions. They had also listened to her suggestions very well. This film was planned to be released in February. That way, they could reap a wave of box office as soon as possible.
During Yu Linna’s hospitalization, the animated film she had once written the script for, I’ve Loved You for Ten Years, had also officially been released in Chinese cinemas, and had begun to reap the box office. This movie was the first animated film she had written the script for. Because there had been a failed example of Ballad of the Enchantress before, many people were also worried if there would be another reversal. But when this movie had been released in cinemas, it had unexpectedly received many good reviews, and also had a high score of 8 on the Douzi website. At present, the box office figure had reached 400 million. For an animated film, this was already a very high box office figure.
It was just that many people found it hard to accept.
Because at the end of the movie, the male and female protagonists had not ended up together. On the contrary, they had each had their own families. The two of them had even brushed past each other at the very end, and neither of them had seen the other. It could be said that it was extremely unfriendly to the audience.
“Holy crap! Why, why, why? Be a person, okay!”
“They actually didn’t end up together! I’m crying! Shion-sensei, you eat shit! To actually release poison!”
“Although the ending is very unpleasant to watch, looking at the whole drama, it feels reasonable. Although the male and female protagonists were once in love, in the end, they could not resist the torrent of time. In the end, they could only become strangers. Sigh, let’s not talk about it. Reality is like this! At that time, my girlfriend and I also ended up with nothing because of a long-distance relationship. Shion-sensei, you did it on purpose!”
“This story is written so realistically. It feels as if Shion-sensei herself has experienced it…”
Although there were many comments, this movie had already been successful. The box office had also been obtained, and this film was one of the few works with a thoughtful nature in recent years, completely different from the popular popcorn commercial films on the market. Because of this film, this person, Shion-sensei, had once again been pushed to the peak of public opinion. Some had praised, and some had slandered. But her fame was getting greater and greater. This was an indisputable fact.
Before, the movie Beast Game, which she had written the script for, had already reached a box office of 1.1 billion. Although it was already in its later stages, there was still room for growth. Not to mention this I’ve Loved You for Ten Years. Some people had even seen the shadow of the movie I Just Like You, directed by Ye Zhiyun, in this movie. It was just that the styles of the two were different.
Although Yu Linna was a banned public figure in her home country, and her reputation had also been greatly affected, when her work came out, it was still irresistible. And so there was the argument that the author and the work needed to be distinguished.
But there were also loyal fans who said that the reason why Shion-sensei could not stay in the country and was forced to go to America was definitely not unrelated to the flamers. To not be able to share weal and woe with your favorite idol, you are not worthy of being wild together when you win. Only by carrying the burden together when they lose, and by accompanying her through the most difficult period, is that a real fan. When these words were said, many people had liked them, and had even pushed them to the hot search.
Yu Linna had also seen the domestic news. Although she was no longer there, her name was still resounding in the country. Even if she was in a banned state, there were still people who liked her. Come to think of it, at that time, when she had been blacklisted, many of her fans had felt that it was unreasonable, and not logical, and had stood up to speak for her. To be honest, to have these real fans, Yu Linna was still very happy.
Coincidentally, at this time, her ban was also about to be over. Qian Jiaxuan had even called her for this, and had discussed with her about the matter of the novel’s serialization.
“Shion-sensei, next month your book can continue to be serialized, although the sales may be affected a little. But it shouldn’t be a problem. Shion-sensei, as for the manuscript, you can just send it to me privately as before. As for the plot, you can discuss it with me first as before.”
“Alright, Sister Qian. No problem. By the way, during the time I was away, how was Wenqing?”
“Actually, it’s alright. We all like you very much, sensei. You can rest assured. We don’t care what the rumors outside say about you. We are all on your side! Shion-sensei, did you have any harvest from your trip to America this time?”
“…I did.”
And it was the most remarkable harvest in her life.
Later, Yu Linna had tried to tell this matter to Fang Jiangning, asking her how to deal with this matter. At that time, Fang Jiangning had been stunned for a few minutes. After that, she could not give any suggestions. After all, she had not experienced this kind of thing before. She could only comfort her from a friend’s perspective.
Not long after, the matter of Yu Linna finding her own biological parents in America had already been known by the few people in her dorm. This matter had also caused a storm in the dorm.
Xiao Yanhan had opened her computer and had Baidu-ed it, and had found that whether it was Yu Linna’s biological dad or her biological mom, they were both remarkable big shots. How should she put it? If Xiao Yanhan’s dad was a famous manga artist in the country, then Yu Linna’s parents were really world-class celebrities.
“Tsk tsk, this… this is simply holy crap! Linna is actually the biological sister of that Chinese-American big star, An Xiayue! Look, her parents are so amazing! They could crush me with one hand!”
Fang Jiangning and Lan Ranyan had carefully looked at it and had found that it was really quite remarkable. Yu Linna’s background was actually so terrifying. Although she had always had no parents and had lived alone for many years, she had really not expected that her biological parents would have such a big background.
But Lan Ranyan had thought that since Yu Linna’s background was so thick, then… if they were to know that their daughter, who had been wandering outside for so many years, had been treated like this by Chenghe, it was estimated that they would not be able to sit idly by. Lan Ranyan felt that this was just a matter of time.
And Yu Linna herself had not realized these things at all. She was still continuing her own life in America, and had participated in discussions with the people from Lionsgate about the post-production of the movie.
“By the way, Linna, should we cooperate again for the next movie? With your talent, I think you will bring us a lot of profit. You also need us, and we also need you. If we cooperate for a long time, it will be a sure-win deal. How about it? How about we sign a long-term contract?”
The people from Lionsgate wanted to keep her. They knew Yu Linna’s value. If she continued to be in Hollywood, she would surely have new works. They had to keep this person.
Unfortunately, Yu Linna shook her head.
“My work is very tight, and I like to be a little more free. I’m afraid I have to refuse. But if there is another chance next time, I think we can still talk about cooperation.”
The premise was not to film a horror film again.
This sentence, Yu Linna had silently hidden it in the bottom of her heart.
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After finishing her work, Yu Linna rubbed her own shoulders. Perhaps it was really because she hadn’t had such high-intensity work for so long that she was a little unaccustomed to it. As expected, it was easy for a person to slack off when they were in the hospital. She felt that she needed to spend some time to adapt to her work, to get back into the state as soon as possible.
But when she was preparing to leave the company and go back, Catherine had actually come to pick her up. Catherine had been a well-known actress in Hollywood before and had cooperated with many of the major companies in Hollywood. No one did not know her great name. As soon as she had come to the company’s entrance, many people had recognized her. They were also amazed at how the Hollywood queen had graced them with her presence today. There was no filming here today.
“Nana, you must be very tired from work. Let’s go and have a meal.”
“…Mmm.”
Yu Linna scratched her head, unable to think of an excuse to refuse, and still followed.
Those people in the back saw Catherine leading Yu Linna out of the company, and she was also smiling so happily. They couldn’t help but wonder if they were blind. This Hollywood queen was actually smiling so happily? Did they have a very good relationship?
Of course they would not know that Yu Linna was her daughter. It would be a ghost if they knew.
The second daughter of the Hollywood queen had unfortunately died young many years ago. This matter was still known by some people in the circle. They also could not have imagined that a person would be resurrected from the dead.
“Nana, have you always been like this? Although work is important, life is also very important. When you were in China, you often didn’t go to school because of work, right?”
“Eh, this…”
Yu Linna suddenly felt a little flustered. Although it was a fact, in the past, for the sake of work, she had often skipped class, left early, and had been late. She could do anything. But even to this extent, she still held the first place in the class, and her credits were stable, preventing her from failing any subjects, which had made people envious, jealous, and hateful. And no one had managed her. She didn’t care what others thought.
But…
Catherine seemed to be her biological mom…
“Nana, that’s not right. You have to go to school properly. When it’s time to study, you have to study. You can’t skip class because of work. You’re not going to school properly in school now. How can that be?”
“…As for work, I can earn so much money. And my studies are very good. There shouldn’t be any problem, right…”
Her confidence was clearly insufficient.
Although Catherine still wanted to say something, she also knew that this child had not been brought up by her, nor had she raised her. She couldn’t say anything to her. She could only remind her a little and that was it. But she still hoped that Yu Linna could go to school properly. She was only nineteen. She should be studying properly in school.
Catherine knew that her life was hard. She understood the principle. She just hoped that her child could be a little happier, a little less tired.
“Nana, Mom didn’t raise you. Mom has no right to say anything to you. But Mom hopes you can be a little happier. Although making money is important, you should also go to class properly sometimes. The teacher will be sad if they don’t see you.”
“I know… I’m not a child anymore…”
Catherine covered her mouth and smiled.
“Then what shall we eat?”
“Whatever. I’m not very picky about food.”
“Alright then. I’ll take you to a place I often go to. In the future, I’ll come and pick you up from work every day. Is that okay?”
“…As you like. I don’t mind.”
The mother and daughter were talking and laughing on the road. Catherine also felt that she was slowly getting to know this child better and better. She could finally make up for the gap of more than ten years.
