Rebirth of a Top Star

Looking forward to my future performance?
Rui Lin, don’t worry, no one desires freedom and a normal life more than I do! Mo Xue didn’t speak, just smiled faintly… A new life begins! Rui Lin handled things very efficiently, and by noon the next day, he had already contacted the rehab center and arranged everything. When Rui Lin, driving what he claimed was a rented car, took Mo Xue from the hotel to the rehab center, Mo Xue said to him, “Rui Lin, thank you for not giving up on me. I promise you, this will be the only time I fall, and I will live well from now on, never giving up on myself again.” Rui Lin sensed the calm and determination in Mo Xue’s words, and a strange feeling towards Mo Xue welled up in his heart. Honestly, he hadn’t expected that after such a fall, a girl could remain so composed! He felt that the current Mo Xue was calm and serene, as if she had seen through all the worldly affairs! Only tranquility, poise, and a crystal-clear purity remained. Yet, undeniably, facing this beautiful, transparent, yet subtly seductive Mo Xue, his heart fluttered, and an urge to hide her away arose. Realizing his emotional shift, he smirked wickedly and seductively said, “So, how do you plan to thank me, Mo Xue darling? Hmm… how about… offering yourself?” As he spoke, he leaned over and kissed the corner of Mo Xue’s lips. Gently touching her lips, Mo Xue smiled softly and said, “If you really want that, it’s not out of the question. But, Rui Lin, after knowing me for over two years, you should understand some of my thoughts. I haven’t said it before, but I can tell you now. I won’t depend on a man. If you want to be my man without interfering with my freedom, I might consider accepting you, giving myself to you.” Rui Lin’s words were wicked, his actions seductive. Mo Xue’s response was straightforward, rebelliously thorough! But only Mo Xue knew she wasn’t joking. Having grown up in such an environment, she was used to having a man around to alleviate her desires. Mo Xue never treated herself poorly. However, the prerequisite was that this man, when with her, must be absolutely loyal and have no physical issues. Mo Xue’s words wickedly curved Rui Lin’s lips, he said, “Darling, your idea is bold, I like it. If it’s you, I might consider it. But let’s wait until you’re out of there, clean and sober, to act on this idea.” Slightly tilting his head, Rui Lin’s expression was a mix of laughter and recklessness, he said, “Before that… darling, take good care of your body, okay? Because, I don’t like women with scars…” As he spoke, he slid his hand under Mo Xue’s skirt, gently touching the scars on her thigh. Mo Xue slapped his hand away, saying, “Drive properly, if you want to die, let me out first.” Knowing Mo Xue’s usual aloofness, Rui Lin quickly withdrew his hand, saying, “Oh… darling, you’re so heartless.” Mo Xue lowered her head, fiddling with something in her hands, and said, “Heartlessness isn’t your trademark, don’t pin it on me, I don’t want it.” Rui Lin raised an eyebrow, saying, “Sharp-tongued, darling, you’ve become less cute.” Mo Xue continued to play with the item in her hands, replying, “I was never cute, that’s just your own wishful thinking.” Rui Lin actually agreed with Mo Xue’s statement. Indeed, over the past two years, Mo Xue had never been cute. She was too mature and aloof, always surrounded by an aura of ‘keep out,’ giving off an air of arrogance. Often, it made one want to tease her to see what she was like without her cool facade. Now, Rui Lin felt quite satisfied because he thought the current Mo Xue was good. She was aloof yet charming, charming yet proud, proud yet alluring, and within that allure, there was a clarity. It was a contradictory description, but it oddly fit. Smirking again, Rui Lin said, “Darling, you really break my heart.” Mo Xue looked up and said, “Do you even have a heart? I had no idea.” In her memory, Rui Lin was heartless, like a demon tempting people to fall. Through personal interaction, Mo Xue keenly felt a dark, cold essence in Rui Lin’s bones. That essence was not unfamiliar to Mo Xue. It was the raw scent of blood… For such a person, Mo Xue had no intention of forming a deep connection, nor would she naively show her true distance to make him realize her genuine difference. She would handle everything just right. In this life, she only wanted to live freely. No one was allowed to disrupt her freedom. Rui Lin was shaken by Mo Xue’s words, his eyes flashed, and he said with reckless abandon, “Mo Xue darling, you understand me more and more. What should I do? I think I might really have fallen for you. Consider being my woman. I’ll treat you well.” Mo Xue casually curved her lips, saying, “If you consider being my man, I’ll treat you well too.” Rui Lin ‘tutted’ twice, then said, “Darling, you’re becoming more heartless, but I like it.” Mo Xue neither confirmed nor denied, choosing not to continue on this topic, instead, she changed the subject, “My contract still has three years left, right?” Rui Lin nodded, saying, “Mhm… yes, exactly two years and nine months. Thinking about terminating the contract? But let me warn you, if you unilaterally terminate, you’ll have to pay triple the penalty to the company.” As he spoke, Rui Lin turned the car onto a tree-lined avenue. Mo Xue looked at the scenery outside and said, “I haven’t thought about terminating; I just want to confirm if I still have a chance to perform.” Rui Lin blinked lightly, the corner of his mouth slightly raised, he said, “It’s best you haven’t thought about it. You should know, even though you’re just a minor character, if you propose to terminate the contract, the company won’t let you go easily. Everything will be done according to legal procedures. The money you’ve earned in the past two years wouldn’t even cover a tenth of the penalty.” From her memory, Mo Xue knew about some of the unspoken rules of Huayu Company and the entertainment industry, so she was aware that Rui Lin was telling the truth. The strong prey on the weak; it’s an unchanging principle. She smiled faintly and said, “I know what you’re talking about.”