Lin Xiaoman covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes flowing with charm: “I’m already the most noticed and envied woman at this party.”
Then she walked away from Ji Zhixian, suddenly turning back with a smile as beautiful as blooming flowers: “Let me see who can become the most noticed and envied man at this ball.”
Ji Zhixian’s heart stirred, suddenly pulling her into his embrace: “Let me be that lucky one.”
“This isn’t a—”
Before Lin Xiaoman could finish speaking, her mouth was sealed with a kiss.
★ Chapter 70: Reunion
On the day Lin Xiaoman’s parents returned to the country, Ji Zhixian discussed with her that to avoid shocking the elderly, he would first prepare mentally and then arrange their meeting.
But on that day, Lin Xiaoman couldn’t help herself and secretly ran to the airport.
Watching her parents come out, she just hid to the side, not approaching.
Suddenly, Xie Xueer appeared, holding a bouquet of flowers and walking towards the elderly couple.
Her previous conflict with Huo Qizhi had quickly faded from people’s memories. Huo Qizhi had lost many endorsements due to his reputation, and she hadn’t received any notices either.
Afterward, she continued to post some extreme and strange comments online, sometimes saying she wanted to die, sometimes saying “So this is what a broken heart feels like,” and other times saying “I’ve let go, I hope you die cleanly!”
Netizens wondered if she had some kind of illness.
Lin Xiaoman never expected to appear at the airport.
“Xue’er!” The two elderly people were very happy to see her. Since their daughter’s death, Xie Xue’er had been accompanying them.
They rarely went online and were unaware of domestic gossip, unaware of the true nature of the woman before them.
“I told you not to come pick me up because you’re busy with work,” Tang’s mother said with a gratified smile, feeling as if her daughter was still by her side upon seeing her daughter’s friend.
“I’m Feifei’s best friend and half a daughter to you, of course I had to come,” Xie Xue’er leaned into Tang’s mother’s embrace.
Suddenly, a group of reporters rushed over, taking photos and asking, “Director Tang, what do you think about Xie Xue’er and Huo Qizhi’s situation?
Seeing that Director Tang did not respond, the reporters continued, “Have you heard about them…”
Before the reporter could finish, Lin Xiaoman, wearing a mask, came out and stopped them: “Sorry, they are not accepting interviews right now.”
She then protected the two people and walked forward.
“Lin Xiaoman, why are you here?” Xie Xue’er recognized her and shouted, “You haven’t been in contact for over a decade, and now you suddenly appear. Are you here to be the female lead in Uncle’s movie? Don’t you think you’re shameless?”
The reporters immediately started taking photos upon hearing Lin Xiaoman’s name.
“Aunt, Uncle,” Lin Xiaoman said in a low voice to the people behind her, “Let’s go and find a quiet place to talk.”
“They have nothing to talk to you about,” Xie Xue’er pushed away Lin Xiaoman’s hand. “As long as I’m here, I won’t let you deceive them.”
“Are you my daughter’s daughter?” Tang’s mother asked, confused by how she addressed her.
“Aunt, please don’t underestimate her. She has been creating publicity with Qizhi before, and now that you’re returning to the country, she definitely wants to use your popularity for attention,” Xie Xue’er said.
Tang’s father looked at her with contempt after hearing Xie Xue’er’s words: “Let’s go.”
Lin Xiaoman was hurt by his gaze.
She opened her mouth, wanting to expose Xie Xue’er’s true nature, but worried about causing distress to the elderly couple, could only watch their figures gradually disappear.
She stood in place with mixed emotions, not caring about the continuous camera flashes or the surrounding gazes.
Suddenly, a piece of clothing covered her.
“Let’s go home,” a low and warm voice spoke.
It was Ji Zhixian.
He held her hand tightly and led her out of the noisy crowd.
Until it became quiet, Lin Xiaoman asked, “How will you explain being photographed like this?”
“I’m protecting my artist. I don’t need to explain,” Ji Zhixian looked at her gently. “Come, I’ll take you to see them.”
Xie Xue’er was sitting with the Tang parents when the doorbell rang. She ran to open the door and saw only Ji Zhixian.
“President Ji, why are you here?” Xie Xue’er was excited, but her smile froze when she saw the person behind Ji Zhixian. “What are you doing here?”
“This has nothing to do with you,” Ji Zhixian said, unceremoniously pulling her out the door.
“Go ahead, talk,” he gently pushed Lin Xiaoman inside and closed the door.
Xie Xue’er, still in shock, desperately knocked on the door.
Hearing the noise, Tang’s mother came downstairs and found Lin Xiaoman instead.
“Why are you here?”
” Tang’s mother looked at the face that was five or six parts similar to her daughter, her tone softening. “We have no relationship anymore. Please leave.”
“Mom,” Lin Xiaoman called softly. “It’s me, Tang Feifei.”
Tang’s mother’s expression changed: “What are you talking about? My daughter died long ago.”
“It’s her.” Tang’s mother came down from upstairs and embraced her tightly, “It’s my child, no doubt!”
Lin Xiaoman hugged her, and the tears she had just been controlling now fell even more intensely. More than half a year had passed since her transmigration, and she had finally returned home, reunited with her parents, and reclaimed her original position.
When Xie Xue’er finally entered, seeing Tang’s mother’s affectionate attitude towards Lin Xiaoman, she shouted, “Aunt, don’t be deceived by her! This vixen is the best at lying!”
“Let’s go, we won’t dwell on past matters,” Tang’s mother glanced at Lin Xiaoman, who nodded, then looked at Xie Xue’er, “You should no longer have anything to do with us.”
“Use me and then want to drive me away?”
Xie Xue’er’s expression suddenly changed. She picked up the cup from the table and smashed it on the ground, speaking with extreme emotion: “You all just use me, and now want to chase me away? It won’t be that easy! I won’t let you off!”
“Xue’er, how did you become like this?” Tang’s mother was surprised by her change.
“I was driven to this by you all,” Xie Xue’er’s expression was both crazy and obsessive.
“You all wish I didn’t exist, so I won’t let you off!”
Lin Xiaoman recalled her previous online posts and connected them to her current situation. Suddenly remembering the producer’s words about “worsening symptoms due to excessive medication affecting mental health,” she became suspicious.
“Go check your health supplements to see if there’s a problem,” she said.
“You’re the one with problems, trying to curse me!” Xie Xue’er fiercely rushed towards Lin Xiaoman but was grabbed and thrown outside by Ji Zhixian.
A few days later, Lin Xiaoman saw Xie Xue’er’s Weibo post apologizing for her previous online behavior due to medication-related depression.
At that time, Lin Xiaoman thought everything was over.
A month later, she joined the “Frost Flower” drama production and began filming, while her previously filmed TV series was also released.
Playing seven roles, each character seemed performed by a different person, giving viewers goosebumps. Netizens praised her:
— Essentially carrying the entire drama, cheering for Xiaoman!
— Now understanding why Director Tang chose Xiaoman – such vision!
— The Lin family’s daughter is too amazing! The previous Lin family sisters, the late Tang Feifei, now Lin Xiaoman – such strong genes!
— It’s like seeing Tang Feifei alive, so impressive!
— Clearly, Lin Xiaoman conquered Director Tang with her skills!
Lin Xiaoman was focused on filming and didn’t pay much attention to external matters until she heard about Huo Qizhi and Xie Xue’er’s fatal car accident.
