601 I'm Sick, Not Disabled
Xie Yunzhou had strung the [harmful garbage] into his car keys and placed it on his desk so that he could see it at any time.
When the assistant came to report, he saw the keychain on the table, which was very unfamiliar.
The car key was President Xie's.
But why would President Xie use such a strange keychain?
"Boss," the assistant reported, "Miss Shi fainted on set. She's in the hospital now."
"What's going on? Wasn't she fine yesterday?" Worried, Xie Yunzhou rose to his feet.
..
At the hospital.
As Shi Xi watched Zhu Lin leave, she thought to herself, 'Why don't you pour me a glass of water before you leave?'
Or you can order takeaway!
Why did she just run away!
Deduct the money!
Shi Xi endured her headache and sat up on the bed, wanting to pour herself a glass of water.
When she saw the water dispenser opposite her bed, Shi Xi felt conflicted.
Why did they put it so far away?
Just as Shi Xi was about to get out of bed, the door to the ward was pushed open.
Xie Yunzhou came in from outside. When he saw Shi Xi getting out of bed, he walked up to her and asked, "What are you doing?"
Shi Xi heaved a sigh of relief. "Get me a glass of water."
It was good that there was a living person.
Xie Yunzhou poured a glass of water and asked, "Where's your assistant?"
"She went out to buy porridge and isn't back yet."
Xie Yunzhou frowned. "She left you in the hospital?"
"I'm not a child." Shi Xi was displeased.
Seeing the girl's angry and awkward look, Xie Yunzhou lowered his eyes and said gently, "When I passed by Qingshui Restaurant, I brought you some white fungus porridge. Do you want to have some?"
Shi Xi really wanted to say 'no' with a backbone.
But she was really hungry.
"Add some sugar." Shi Xi's gaze was fleeting.
What was backbone?
Could it be eaten?
Xie Yunzhou scooped the porridge into a bowl and fed it to Shi Xi with a spoon.
"Thank you, but I'm sick, not disabled." Shi Xi took the bowl from him.
Xie Yunzhou was speechless.
Shi Xi slowly drank a bowl and wanted to drink another.
Xie Yunzhou closed the thermal lunch box. "Take it slow. You can't eat it now."
Shi Xi pursed her lips in grievance.
Even though she was a beautiful female star, she couldn't even have a mouthful of porridge.
"Didn't I tell you not to lose weight?" Xie Yunzhou pinched the girl's face and said, "You don't have any meat at all. What do you want to lose?"
Shi Xi dodged his hand. "I just don't have an appetite."
"Because of the movie?" Xie Yunzhou asked.
Shi Xi lowered her eyes and stopped talking.
Xie Yunzhou saw that the girl was not paying attention to him, so he lowered his head and coaxed her, "I'll do anything you want, just don't ignore me, okay?"
They were so close to each other, but Xie Yunzhou felt like there was a chasm between them.
"Then you can go back first, I'm going to rest."
"Didn't you sleep until now?" Xie Yunzhou asked.
Shi Xi was speechless. 'Didn't you say that I can do anything?'
Her phone vibrated and Shi Xi looked at the bedside table.
It was her phone.
It was Sheng Yan.
Why was Sheng Yan calling her?
Shi Xi picked up the call and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Come over and sign the contract today," Sheng Yan said, "and shoot the promotional video when you have the time."
Only then did Shi Xi remember that she still owed a lot of favors.
"I don't have time today. I'll get my assistant to make the arrangements later," Shi Xi replied.
"As soon as possible," Sheng Yan replied. "I want to shoot the promotional video before New Year's Day."
Shi Xi: Do you think you can get whatever you want?! Aren't you too naïve!
She thought so in her heart, but she definitely couldn't say it out loud.
After she hung up the phone calmly, Xie Yunzhou mentioned nonchalantly, "You didn't come to me when Eden Academy renewed your lease."
~
602 Come To Me If You Need Money, They're All Unreliable
"Yeah, it's been settled."
At that time, she could not wait to avoid Xie Yunzhou, so how could she have taken the initiative to give it to him?
"Leng Qiankun voted against it at the voting," Xie Yunzhou said.
Shi Xi raised her eyes in surprise. "Huh?"
She really didn't know about this.
Shi Xi only knew that the lease extension was a success, but she wasn't clear about the details.
"I've voted in favor." Xie Yunzhou caressed the girl's long hair and said, "If you have anything in the future, you can discuss it with me first. I won't hurt you."
If Leng Qiankun objected and Xie Yunzhou agreed, it would still be the majority.
Shi Xi pursed her lips.
"Don't work so hard. If you need money, come to me. They're not reliable." Xie Yunzhou took the opportunity to trample on all the others.
"I know," Shi Xi replied.
In terms of reliability, Shi Xi could only say that they were about the same.
Shi Xi's illness wasn't serious, so she was discharged in the afternoon.
When she was getting discharged, Shi Xi saw a familiar figure.
Father Ning?
She was about to call for help, but Father Ning had already disappeared around the corner.
It was so fast that she thought she was seeing things.
Why did Father Ning come to the hospital?
Wasn't he a doctor himself?
Shi Xi was suspicious, so she decided to call him directly.
"Oh, it's nothing," Father Ning said. "Your mother and I are here for a checkup. We're here to get the report."
"How's your body?" Shi Xi asked with concern.
"It's nothing, don't tell Ning Yu," Father Ning reminded her again.
"Alright," Shi Xi replied.
After hanging up the phone, Shi Xi immediately sent Ning Yu a message: [I just saw Father Ning at the hospital. He said he wanted to get a medical report.]
After a while, Ning Yu replied, [Got it.]
Shi Xi felt that there was something fishy about it and added, [If Father Ning and Mother Ning are not feeling well, remember to let me know.]
There was no reply.
Shi Xi was used to it and returned to the set to continue filming.
With the funding and venue problems solved, the difficulties the crew would face later were reduced by half.
As the investor, Xie Yunzhou was very generous to the crew.
He and Shi Xi seemed to have returned to the way they interacted in the past.
The two of them would occasionally meet up to eat and go shopping.
They just didn't go any further.
Shi Xi was getting busier and busier with the production team, and the time she could spare was getting lesser and lesser.
After the filming was done, it was time to prepare for the post-production publicity and movie release.
At this moment, a piece of news was spread.
[Shi Xi abandoned her seriously ill mother.]
[When I was hospitalized a while ago, I found out that Shi Xi's biological parents were living next door!]
[Ever since Shi Xi's birth mother was hospitalized, she had never come to visit her! Not even once!]
[Shi Xi's mother has late-stage liver cirrhosis, and her family is still looking for a suitable liver source...]
The post immediately attracted the attention of the netizens.
Shi Xi's fake daughter's identity had been exposed a long time ago.
Father Ning and Mother Ning had been photographed before.
Although most of the reports had been deleted, some netizens still saved the pictures and compared them to Shi Xi's biological parents.
[I know that Shi Xi is vain and loves the rich, but I didn't expect her to be so ruthless. She didn't even go over to see her mother when she was about to die.]
[Oh my god, is Shi Xi even human? That's her biological mother!]
[I can't see old people being like this. Do you have a rescue link? I can donate some money.]
[Why isn't a person like Shi Xi banned???]
After being accused of filial piety, Shi Xi's reputation on the internet took a sharp turn.
When Shi Xi received Han Chuan's call, she asked in confusion, "What? Sick? When was that?"
~
603 Shi Xi's Past
After getting the facts straight, Shi Xi could more or less understand what her parents were thinking.
She had been very busy recently, or rather, she had been very busy all this time. Mother and Father Ning didn't want her to worry, so they didn't tell her.
She thought about how she had bumped into Father Ning at the hospital, and how Father Ning had told her not to tell Ning Yu.
Shi Xi immediately called Ning Yu and asked, "Mother Ning has liver cirrhosis. Did you know about this?"
The voice on the other end was cold. "I know. I'm looking for a suitable liver source."
Shi Xi was exasperated. "If you knew, why didn't you tell me?"
"What's the use of telling you?" Ning Yu asked.
"At least she's my mother. I can donate my liver to her." Shi Xi took a deep breath.
Ning Yu was silent for a moment. "If you want to do a match, you can come to the hospital."
"Alright," she said. Shi Xi agreed without any hesitation.
After hanging up, Shi Xi went to the hospital.
Before she even entered the hospital, Shi Xi saw a large group of people blocking the entrance.
Some people even went to Mother Ning's ward.
In the end, Ning Yu transferred the two of them to another hospital and finally found some peace and quiet.
At the hospital.
"I'm Mother Ning's biological daughter," Shi Xi said. "I should be able to donate my liver to her, right?"
"We need to wait for the test results." Ning Yu was wearing a white coat and a pair of glasses on her cold face, making her look mature and knowledgeable.
Shi Xi obediently sat on the chair outside the ward and waited for the results.
Ning Yu looked up at Shi Xi and asked, "Aren't you afraid?"
"What am I afraid of?" Shi Xi was puzzled.
"Liver donation."
When ordinary people heard about organ donation, they would avoid it.
There wasn't much of a relationship between Shi Xi and Mother Ning.
Very quickly, the test results were out.
The compatibility was too low.
"That's strange. I'm her daughter. How can the match be so low?" Shi Xi said in disbelief.
"The patient's blood type is O," the doctor said. "You're type AB. They're both different. How are you going to donate?"
Shi Xi felt that something was amiss.
"I'm here. I won't let Mom suffer. I've already contacted other channels," Ning Yu replied indifferently.
"Oh," Shi Xi replied.
She was still thinking about something.
Then, she took out her phone to check.
Father Ning happened to walk over and saw Shi Xi. "What are you doing here?"
Shi Xi had many questions in her mind. When she saw the worried expression on Father Ning's face, she finally said, "I knew that Mom was sick, so I came to see her."
"I wanted to hide it from you so that you wouldn't feel pressured." Father Ning sighed.
Shi Xi tugged at Ning Yu and said to Father Ning, "Dad, I have something to discuss with Sister."
Ning Yu didn't expect Shi Xi to suddenly pull her into the office next door and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
"Mom's blood type and mine are so strange," Shi Xi said. "I shouldn't be type AB."
Ning Yu stared at Shi Xi and said slowly, "Mom is infertile."
Shi Xi's eyes widened in shock.
Then where did she come from?
Shi Xi was shocked.
"Mom can't have children," Ning Yu said. "I guess you're an abandoned baby girl. Our parents picked you up and raised you."
"But I was confused with you at the hospital!" Shi Xi exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, I think they mixed you up when they brought you to the hospital." Ning Yu looked at Shi Xi. "I knew that your blood types didn't match. That's why I didn't inform you. "
"Then, then I..." Shi Xi said in a daze.
"Mom and Dad didn't tell you. They probably didn't want you to know that you were abandoned." Ning Yu thought for a moment and said, "If you want to tell Mom and Dad, you'll have to wait for a while."
Shi Xi sat down, her eyes filled with confusion.
~
604 Movies Can't Go On the Cinema Chain
So, she was not the child of the Ning couple at all?
It was just too f*cking ridiculous.
When Ning Yu saw Shi Xi's dejected look, she consoled her, "Do you need me to leave and let you cry for a while?"
Shi Xi regained her senses. "I don't want to cry."
Ning Yu looked at Shi Xi, who was already in tears, and handed her a tissue.
Shi Xi pouted. "I'm fine. I'll be fine after crying for a while."
Ning Yu: "Oh, then take your time crying. I'll go out first."
With that said, Ning Yu left immediately.
Shi Xi: ?!
There was no need to do this!
Shi Xi: Life has never been smooth.
After she quietly finished crying, Shi Xi pretended that nothing had happened and went to visit Mother Ning.
Mother Ning felt extremely guilty. She told Shi Xi not to worry and to focus on her work. She even blamed Father Ning, thinking that it was him who had informed Shi Xi.
"It's just a minor illness, it's nothing."
"It's not a special blood type. We'll be able to find a suitable liver source in about one or two months," Ning Yu said.
The female lead sister's words were so pleasant to hear.
After coming out of the ward, Father Ning looked at Shi Xi apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, Xi Xi. I don't know why someone reported it. Did I put you in a difficult position?"
After the news of Mother Ning's illness spread, the pressure of public opinion fell on Shi Xi.
"It's nothing. It's just a small matter. You don't have to take it to heart," Shi Xi replied.
Father Ning sighed. "We're so useless. Not only did we not help you, but we've also caused you so much trouble."
"You guys are so good to me and even raised my sister. You're amazing!" Shi Xi held onto Father Ning's arm and smiled. "Sister, don't you think so?"
Ning Yu wanted to say that she had learned how to be so good on her own, and that it had nothing to do with her parents.
But, forget it.
"Yes," Ning Yu replied indifferently.
"If there's anything you need me to clarify, I can explain it to the media!" Father Ning added.
It was all a misunderstanding, and after Father Ning's statement, the public's opinion fell.
This encouraged many people to donate their organs, and within a month, Mother Ning found a suitable liver source.
The operation was very successful.
Shi Xi was full of worries.
She wasn't the child of the Ning family's parents. She didn't really have anyone to rely on, nor did she have parents.
It was really...
Misfortunes never come alone. Han Chuan told Shi Xi that the movie had been reported and there was a high chance that it wouldn't be released.
"Why is this happening?" Shi Xi asked.
"The higher-ups said that it's a case of puppy love on campus, so it can't go to the cinema."
"Her background is already in university. Why can't she fall in love?" Shi Xi was surprised. "Don't other movies also have relationships? Those who are only in high school..."
"Don't compare yourself with others. Someone just wants to make things difficult for us. I'm going to Yanjing," Han Chuan said.
"Is it useful?" Shi Xi asked.
Han Chuan sighed. "I don't think it's going to work."
Han Chuan knew a lot of people in the industry, but when it came to movies being sold in cinemas, they were all big shots.
"Or, can you ask Mr. Shi to come out and talk?" Han Chuan suggested.
A movie was a big project.
Shi Xi pondered for a moment. "I'll make a trip to Yanjing. If I can't solve it, I'll come back to my brother."
She couldn't rely on her brother for everything, right?
Moreover, it was almost the end of the year, and Shi Xu himself was very busy.
Shi Xi didn't want to trouble him with everything.
When she arrived in Yanjing, Shi Xi contacted Hua Xuanhe.
She didn't know many people in Yanjing, but Hua Xuanhe was one of them.
Based on their previous interactions, Hua Xuanhe should have some power?
~
605 Hua Ruoling
When Shi Xi entered Hua Xuanhe's office, she realized that there were other people in the office.
Hua Hengzhe and a girl she didn't know.
The girl was young and was wearing a Chanel haute-couture dress. Her hands and neck were full of jewelry, and she looked like a rich girl.
When Hua Hengzhe saw Shi Xi, he immediately jumped up from the sofa, pointed at her, and asked, "Look, don't you think Shi Xi looks like your mother?"
The girl sized Shi Xi up with an unfriendly gaze.
"Hua Hengzhe, have some manners!" Hua Xuanhe said helplessly.
Hua Hengzhe retracted his hand and coughed. "I just brought Ruoling here to take a look. Shi Xi really does look a little similar to Aunt."
As he said that, Hua Hengzhe walked up to Shi Xi and reached out to block her nose and mouth. "Look, their eyes look very similar, right?"
Shi Xi was speechless.
Hua Xuanhe couldn't bear to look at his silly little brother anymore, and introduced, "Miss Shi, this is my aunt's daughter, Hua Ruoling."
"Hello, Miss Hua." Shi Xi's eyes curved.
Hua Ruoling looked into Shi Xi's eyes and suddenly asked, "Did you have plastic surgery on your eyes?"
Shi Xi smiled. "No."
Hua Ruoling chuckled. "There are so many female celebrities in the entertainment industry who have undergone plastic surgery. I can tell at a glance."
Shi Xi: Then you should be able to tell that I didn't have plastic surgery.
"Hua Hengzhe, if there's nothing else, I'm going back." Hua Ruoling stood up and picked up her limited-edition LV bag.
Hua Hengzhe looked at Shi Xi, then at Hua Ruoling. In the end, he chose his sister. "Wait for me, I'll go with you."
The two of them talked in a strange way and left in a strange way.
"Please forgive them, Miss Shi. They're still young, and I apologize on their behalf if they've offended you in any way." Hua Xuanhe smiled apologetically.
"It's fine." Shi Xi sat opposite him and said bluntly, "I'm here this time because I have a project that has been delayed and I want to ask you for help."
Shi Xi told Hua Xuanhe about the movie's failure to be released.
"I have a friend in charge of this," Hua Xuanhe said. "I'll help you ask him tonight."
"Alright."
"There's a banquet tonight. Let's go together." Hua Xuanhe thought of something and invited, "The person in charge of the assessment will also be participating."
Shi Xi agreed readily.
She had been developing in the south and was not familiar with the capital.
However, if the movie wanted to go to the cinema chain, it was an indispensable step to enter the Yanjing circle.
At night.
Shi Xi was wearing a wine-red dress. Her long hair was let down and held in place by a diamond hair clip. Her palm-sized face was exquisite and beautiful. Under her long eyelashes, her black eyes were like stars.
"Very beautiful," Hua Xuanhe praised.
Shi Xi's eyes curved as she walked forward and said, "President Hua is also very handsome."
Hua Xuanhe had a slender figure and a clear temperament. When he wore a simple suit, people could easily distinguish him.
"By the way, what's the banquet today?" Shi Xi asked in a low voice.
"It's a banquet that my aunt is hosting for Ruoling. Most of the people who are attending are from the fashion industry. Ruoling is the girl you saw during the day," Hua Xuanhe explained. "She's my cousin."
Shi Xi was deep in thought.
From Hua Ruoling's attitude toward her during the day, it was obvious that she did not like her.
Forget it, since she was already here, what was the point of thinking so much?
When the two of them appeared at the banquet at the same time, many people's eyes lit up.
Handsome men and beautiful women were the most eye-catching.
Shi Xi rarely attended such banquets, so she didn't recognize anyone at first glance.
Although she didn't have social anxiety, she wasn't a social expert either!