Translator: _Min_
Bouncing back from the brink, Si Fuqingâs resurgence was monumental.
Her fan base swelled anew, united by a singular trait of deep empathy and support.
[My daughter has been through so much; she deserves nothing but a path strewn with flowers from now on!]
[My heart aches for her; mommy going to support her in every way I can!]
Si Fuqing received a myriad of calls offering solace, to which she assured everyone she was fine.
Xie Yu even made a special call.
âMs. Si,â he began, his tone leisurely, âhow does it feel to have a legion of âmother fansâ all of a sudden?â
Staring at her Weibo filled with comments of concern, Si Fuqing felt⦠conflicted.
Had she not experienced this life anew, she wouldnât have even known about the existence of âmother fansâ.
âAh,â Si Fuqing smiled, âI should probably have a word with Auntie Xie about what itâs like to have so many people consider you their son.â
Xie Yu was momentarily speechless.
The exchange ended with no victor.
But with his own mother involved, Xie Yu conceded defeat.
No sooner had Si Fuqing ended the call with Xie Yu than another call came in.
Glancing at the caller ID labeled âBlack-hearted Monsterâ for a few seconds, she answered.
âWhere are you?â Yu Xihengâs voice was concise and cool, yet rich and pleasing to the ear.
âAt a café by the beach, the one right at the end,â Si Fuqing replied, massaging her ear.
âAlright,â Yu Xiheng responded, âsomeone will come to see you soon. A woman, thirty-four, in a black suit, wearing glasses.â
Hearing this description, Si Fuqingâs eyes narrowed playfully, âBoss, youâre not firing me because I touched you, are you?â
âGet serious, â Yu Xiheng paused, sighing softly, âIâll have milk tea ready for you when you return.â
âDeal!â Si Fuqing agreed promptly, âIâll head back once Iâve met with her.â As long as her finances were secure.
Otherwise, finding another job as good as this would be too difficult.
After ending the call, Si Fuqing waited by the window for the person Yu Xiheng mentioned.
Fifteen minutes later, the caféâs glass door opened, setting off a gentle jingle of wind chimes.
Si Fuqing turned, her gaze instantly fixed.
âMs. Si, hello,â the woman approached, extending her hand with a slight smile, âIâm Sang Yanqing.â
âHello,â Si Fuqing shook her hand.
In just a second, Sang Yanqing confidently stated, âYou know of me.â Si Fuqing didnât hide it, âIâve heard of Sister Sangâs renown.â
âAh?â Sang Yanqing was surprised, âI retired five years ago. How would todayâs stars know of me?â
Si Fuqing smiled, âYou may have retired, but few agents have reached your heights.â
A capable agent shapes an artistâs career trajectory significantly.
Sang Yanqing, who had led the foremost of the four top actresses to fame, was a testament to that.
In her previous life, while still at Glenn, Si Fuqing had seen Sang Yanqing accompany one of her actor charges to the Glenn red carpet.
That actor, a Grand Slam winner of all major awards in the Great Xia Empire, left a deep impression on Si Fuqing.
Sang Yanqing was negotiating a role for him in a film likely to earn a Glenn Award, but tragically, the actor took his own life due to depression before filming began.
The event deeply affected Sang Yanqing, leading to her withdrawal from the industry.
This was her first appearance in six years.
Si Fuqing was equally surprised that Yu Xiheng had persuaded Sang Yanqing to come out of retirement.
âI love hearing compliments,â Sang Yanqing laughed heartily, âMr. Yu
mentioned youâre likable, and I can see why. I like you already.â Si Fuqing blinked, âHe said Iâm likable?â
Many had said so, from her master to the sectâs accountant.
But hearing it from Yu Xihengâ¦
She could almost picture him working by the window, his suit catching the light, exuding innate nobility.
And then going downâ¦
She halted her thoughts.
Time to focus.
âYes,â Sang Yanqingâs laughter faded, her expression turning serious, âDo you have goals?â
Si Fuqing gathered her thoughts, âI do.â
âHaving goals is good,â Sang Yanqing nodded, âTell me about your short-term and long-term plans.â
âMy short-term plan is to finish filming âCrossing the Demon Realmâ. As for the long-term?â Si Fuqingâs brows lifted, her smile light, âTo surpass Yun Lan.â At those words, Sang Yanqingâs demeanor changed instantly.
She even stood up abruptly to check their surroundings, ensuring no one overheard..