After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 48

After Lin Xin hung up the phone, Meng Kelin asked her, “What did your mom say?”

Lin Xin stared blankly ahead for a long time before she said softly, “She said the girl she interviewed wasn’t Ye Linghua.”

Meng Kelin was stunned. A “girl”? That wasn’t the point. She shook off the strange way of addressing her and asked, “Then who did she interview?” And how did a Ye Linghua show up?

Lin Xin suddenly smiled, and the smile on her face was like a gentle drizzle, appearing soft and serene.

She said, “She interviewed another Miss Ye. My mom said that Miss Ye was very capable. Although she was a poor student from a prestigious university, a little aloof, and didn’t like to smile. That Miss Ye was skilled at everything related to housekeeping. She was the best at cooking, cleaning, and everything else. And that Miss Ye was also pretty and had very black and soft long hair.”

Meng Kelin was stunned, wondering why she was praising her.

As Lin Xin spoke, her smile disappeared, and tears streamed down her cheeks. “Ye Linghua is different. She can’t cook or clean. I had to cook for her, and she enjoyed it. How can a housekeeper be like that?” There was no hint of blame in her words. The tears that fell showed how much she missed her.

Meng Kelin was speechless when she saw her like this. Her memory suddenly went back to this spring when Lin Xin and Zheng Lanwen’s divorce was so sudden. The internet was filled with insults. Meng Kelin had to deal with these things and didn’t sleep all night, so she couldn’t get to Lin Xin in time. Even when she did get there, she was locked out by Lin Xin. Therefore, Meng Kelin never saw how heartbroken Lin Xin was at that time.

But she knew that Lin Xin must have had a hard time back then and might have even had a breakdown.

But then, Ye Linghua appeared. And everything started to get better.

Because of this experience, Meng Kelin had once thought that Lin Xin’s feelings for Ye Linghua were only temporary. Even if Ye Linghua left, Lin Xin’s sadness would only be temporary.

They hadn’t been together for long. Their feelings shouldn’t be very deep, right?

But now, Meng Kelin was a little uncertain.

If their feelings were truly deep, this was, in a way, good news. As she had said before, the best way to forget a relationship is to start a new one. Lin Xin’s current state at least showed that she no longer loved Zheng Lanwen.

But it wasn’t all good. In the end, Lin Xin couldn’t escape the heartbreak. It was just that the heartbreak had been transferred from one person to another.

But they were both heartbreaks. What difference did it make who caused them?

It made a difference.

One person wanted to be forgotten, while the other wanted to be found.

In this world, the earth doesn’t stop turning just because someone is gone.

No one cared about Ye Linghua’s departure except for Lin Xin. The driver would occasionally feel sorry that he hadn’t had time to invite Ye Linghua to a meal.

Lin Xin’s personality was originally very strong. Even in the novel, after being deeply hurt by Zheng Lanwen, she never gave up completely. After overcoming the initial sadness, Lin Xin also tried her best to get back on her feet.

Besides, in her letter, Ye Linghua said she admired the brave Lin Xin.

Lin Xin didn’t want to show her weak side in this situation. After being sad in the villa by herself for two or three days, she called Meng Kelin and said she could start working again.

Meng Kelin was shocked. “There’s no rush, actually. You should rest. I can handle things here.”

The usually cold Lin Xin, at this moment, could show a gentle smile and say, “I’m not tired. Just give me the schedule!”

At that moment, Meng Kelin felt that her tone was a little like Ye Linghua’s.

But she thought she was just overthinking it and didn’t dwell on it. She advised Lin Xin, “The variety show hasn’t aired yet. The team and I are talking to the TV station. There’s no rush for other jobs.”

Lin Xin hummed and was silent for a while. Then, as if seeking approval, she said, “This is not my fault.”

Meng Kelin paused, then slowly comforted her, “It’s not your fault.”

Lin Xin then asked, “Will Ye Linghua think I’m a bad person?”

This time, it was Meng Kelin’s turn to smile gently and comfort her, “Didn’t she leave you a letter? She thinks you’re a good person.”

Although Meng Kelin hadn’t read the letter, Lin Xin always smiled whenever she took it out and read it. Meng Kelin knew that it must be an incredibly gentle letter. She also understood that while both people had caused Lin Xin heartbreak, Zheng Lanwen had left her with only pain, and even the memories of the two of them were cold. But Ye Linghua had left her with gentleness even when she left. Even when she was hurt, she still left with a smile.

This was the difference between people.

Lin Xin thought about Ye Linghua’s letter and felt that Meng Kelin was right. She was instantly full of motivation. “Okay, then I’ll work even harder.”

Meng Kelin was stunned by her sudden burst of energy and couldn’t help but say to her, “There’s really no rush to work.”

Lin Xin said, “I have to work, and I have to work in the best state possible. That way, she can see me on TV and see that I’m doing well.”

Just as she had hoped in her letter, she would be her brave self, her best self. She hoped that no matter where in the world Ye Linghua was, she wouldn’t be disappointed when she saw her on TV.

Lin Xin was a woman of her word. After she hung up the phone, she started to read new scripts, trying to find a suitable job as soon as possible.

Meng Kelin, after thinking about it, finally decided that she would find Ye Linghua for Lin Xin.

Lin Xin had debuted at the age of six, and she had been with her every step of the way. She couldn’t say that she knew Lin Xin well, but…

Meng Kelin treated Lin Xin like a daughter. Otherwise, why would she have left Yun Tian for Lin Xin? She had taken out her own money to start this studio with Lin Xin. Only Meng Kelin was still bearing the risk.

She felt sorry for Lin Xin. She didn’t want this silly girl to be trapped in two relationships. She also didn’t want her to get hurt because of the pain others had caused her.

And she didn’t want her to miss out on a wonderful relationship because of the person who had hurt her.

So, she had to find Ye Linghua and let everything start over!

Ye Linghua had disappeared completely from this world, but not without a trace.

Meng Kelin’s first choice was to call the mysterious person who had invested in Dusk. But only an assistant answered.

When she said she wanted to find Ye Linghua, the assistant said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know who you’re talking about.”

Meng Kelin thought it was ridiculous. “A few million yuan in investment, and you’re telling me you don’t know who I’m talking about?”

The assistant was still very gentle and said, “I’m sorry. I’m just an ordinary assistant. I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Then the assistant hung up the phone.

Meng Kelin was not convinced and called again. The other side didn’t block her. As long as Meng Kelin called, the other side would answer. But no matter how many times she called, it was always that assistant. No matter what she asked, she would just say, “I’m just an ordinary assistant. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Meng Kelin’s patience was completely gone because of this “ordinary assistant.”

Knowing that she couldn’t get any information, Meng Kelin could only give up on this lead.

But there was another lead. When they were in Hong Kong, that restaurant belonged to Ye Linghua’s friend. There was no way to deny that, right?

So, after she told Zhu Fang to follow Lin Xin for her announcements, she got on a plane to Hong Kong.

She got off the plane at 6:00 PM. Meng Kelin didn’t even go to a hotel. She took a taxi directly to the restaurant. She arrived at 7:00 PM. Several luxury cars were parked in front of the restaurant.

Meng Kelin had seen her share of things. She wasn’t intimidated. She got out of the car and waited at the door. She was in her late forties, but because she took good care of herself, she still looked very young.

She was wearing a business suit with a long, wavy perm. Standing there, she looked like a queen, very eye-catching at the entrance.

The waiter at the door saw her and went inside to find the manager.

There were many important guests tonight, and Meng Kelin standing there made them look at her frequently. This was not a good thing.

The manager heard about it and ran out from inside.

The manager was the same one as before. When he saw Meng Kelin, he immediately understood. The boss had already given instructions. So, the manager was in a dilemma.

But it was only a matter of time before he faced Meng Kelin. Although the boss had instructed him not to reveal any information, he also clearly instructed him to treat her well and not offend her.

So, the manager had to put on a brave face and go up to her.

“Miss Meng, hello, hello. Long time no see.”

Meng Kelin looked at the manager and smiled. “Long time no see. I’m here for something, and I’m sure you know what it is, right?”

Since Ye Linghua had instructed the assistant of the mysterious investor not to talk to her, she must have also instructed this person.

But even so, Meng Kelin still wanted to give it a try.

The manager could only smile awkwardly. “Miss Meng, what are you saying? I’m just a small manager. How could I have that ability?”

“I’m just a small manager…”

Meng Kelin felt that these words were similar to the “ordinary assistant,” and she had a headache.

But Meng Kelin still didn’t want to give up. Although she knew that there was a high probability that she wouldn’t get any information from the manager, she still asked, “Do you know where Ye Linghua is?”

She didn’t expect this manager to be even more shameless than the assistant. He just said, “Who is Ye Linghua?”

Meng Kelin looked at the manager with a complicated expression. Her tone was two shades weaker. “…That’s not necessary.”

The manager continued to smile awkwardly. “Miss Meng, please don’t make things difficult for me. I’m just a small manager. How would I know someone named Ye Linghua?”

Meng Kelin: “…Please, a phone call would be enough.”

The manager sighed. He looked at Meng Kelin and said, “Although I said she was a friend of the boss, I really don’t know where she is. This is the truth.”

Meng Kelin frowned and changed her request. “Then… can you let me talk to your boss?” Since they were friends, it should be faster to go through the boss, right?

The manager could only give a helpless smile. Then he looked back at the sign of the restaurant behind him and said to Meng Kelin, “Miss Meng, this restaurant has 158 branches nationwide. And this is just one of my boss’s businesses. How could a small manager like me know my boss’s whereabouts?” When he saw that Meng Kelin was about to say more, the manager interrupted her. “Even if I did know, how would I dare to tell you her whereabouts? This is my job, my livelihood!”

Meng Kelin could only nod in understanding, then dejectedly turned and left.

The manager looked at her back for a long time. In the end, he couldn’t bear it and reminded Meng Kelin, “Miss Meng, that Miss Lin will always be Miss Ye’s heart. Sooner or later, you will definitely see each other again.” How could someone who loved a person so much bear to never see them again?

Meng Kelin forced a smile and said, “I hope so! I hope she still remembers how much she loved this person.”

Ye Linghua had disappeared as if she had never existed.

There was no trace of her, and no one knew anything about her.

There were billions of people in this world. Finding a person named Ye Linghua was like looking for a needle in a haystack. The hope was very slim.

Lin Xin indeed started working hard as she had said.

She also knew that Meng Kelin must have gone to look for Ye Linghua, but she also knew that she definitely hadn’t found her.

She was the one who had pushed her away. If she couldn’t find her… wasn’t it what she deserved?

Who would always stand in place and wait for you?

It was even more impossible for a good person like Ye Linghua.

But…

Lin Xin often recalled what Ye Linghua had said. She had said, “I will come back as soon as you call me.”

Even though she knew she deserved it, Lin Xin still couldn’t help but wonder why Ye Linghua had made a promise she couldn’t keep.

But then again, how could she do it when facing a person like her?

Even if she had broken her promise, it was still what she deserved.

Lin Xin would occasionally have moments when she couldn’t hold on and would fall into such negative thoughts.

Whenever that happened, Meng Kelin would tell her, “Do you think Ye Linghua is watching your show?”

Every time Lin Xin heard this, she would be able to get back on her feet.

With their mutual support, Lin Xin’s variety show finally aired.

And Meng Kelin was ready for the fight…

Morning Star Fan: [Ahhhhh, it’s Xinbao’s interview variety show today. Everyone must remember to check in!]

[Let’s flood the comments, let’s go!]

[We definitely can’t be worse than that white-faced man named Zheng.]

A few days ago, Zheng Lanwen’s interview variety show had also aired. Taking advantage of her popularity, the effect was very good. At that time, many fans of Zheng Lanwen were shouting in the comments, Let Lin Xin regret it!

Now, it was Lin Xin’s turn. The Morning Star fans naturally didn’t want to be outdone by them.

They were all determined to beat them. After all, the other side’s claim that Lin Xin looked down on people was not true, but it was absolutely true that Zheng Lanwen was an ungrateful wretch!

As the night came to 8:00 PM, the show aired on TV and online simultaneously…

First, the familiar music played, then the scene cut to the studio, where Meng Bai and Lin Xin were sitting across from each other. On the coffee table in front of them were two cups of tea and a few small desserts, just like two true friends chatting.

When the opening music ended, Meng Bai first thanked the companies that supported their show and introduced a few products, then she said, “Welcome everyone to Meng Bai’s Chat Room. Our guest today is our nation’s daughter and three-time movie queen—Lin Xin.”

With the sound of applause, the screen was immediately filled with comments from fans, all shouting, [Welcome, Lin Xin].

Even if there were one or two rude comments, they were quickly pushed away by these comments.

Lin Xin on the screen thanked everyone for their support and then had a simple interaction with Meng Bai. They talked about not seeing each other for many years and recalled their first meeting.

The atmosphere was instantly boosted. The fans in the comments also recalled Lin Xin’s difficult journey. Since she first appeared on screen at the age of six, she became a surprisingly popular child because of her beautiful appearance. Over the years, she had also grown up in the entertainment industry with a lot of ups and downs.

When they heard Lin Xin promoting her TV show, the fans in the comments were all shouting, [I will definitely support it! I will!]

Lin Xin, who was watching from outside the screen, was so moved by the fans’ support that her eyes turned red.

Meng Bai on the screen still followed the script from the beginning. Soon, the two of them talked about the very kind assistant—Ye Linghua.

At this moment, the comments were filled with couple fans.

The Morning Star fans all came out, screaming, [I’m so into this!!!] because of Lin Xin’s gentle expression and her intoxicated voice.

Even in the end, Lin Xin gave Ye Linghua a “good person card.”

The Morning Star fans still screamed and shouted, [It’s a good person card to avoid suspicion, ahhhhhhh!]

[Based on Xinbao’s expression when she talks about Little Morning Star, if there’s nothing going on, I’ll chop my head off.]

[Mom, I’m so into this! It’s real!!!]

Lin Xin, who was watching the comments outside the screen, couldn’t help but laugh. It’s true. It’s a shame I made her leave. From now on, whether it’s good things or bad things, there’s no one left to face them with me.

At this moment, Lin Xin would no longer shy away from her feelings. But she also no longer had a person to express them to.

The interview on the computer finally went past the most peaceful stage and came to an unexpected part that Lin Xin had never thought of.

Lin Xin’s eyes, looking at the computer screen, became dark.

Meng Bai on the screen looked down at the notebook in her hand and suddenly made a surprised sound. The scene here also slowed down, showing Meng Bai’s disbelief in great detail.

This caused the fans in the comments to ask, [What’s wrong? What’s wrong? What’s wrong?]

[Ahhhhh, did they find out about Little Morning Star and Xinbao’s secret?]

[Meng Bai’s expression is not right! I’m so nervous!]

Meng Bai looked up at Lin Xin across from her and asked her in a surprised tone, “I heard a very strange thing…”

Lin Xin also looked up at Meng Bai. The conversation was very fast during the recording.

But during the broadcast, it was edited into segments, and the key scenes were replayed, creating a full sense of mystery. Of course, this made the fans curious and worried.

The atmosphere was at its peak. At this moment, Meng Bai asked Lin Xin in a calm tone, “I heard you’re an illegitimate child?”

Lin Xin, who was quiet, just looked at Meng Bai in silence.

In reality, Lin Xin looked at the screen full of question marks, laughed, leaned back in her chair, and covered her eyes with her arm.

“Ye Linghua, where are you?” Lin Xin’s bitter voice was pleading, “You promised me that you would come back as soon as I called you.”

In another city in the country, with stars filling the sky outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the woman who was also watching the show was sitting in a swivel chair. She heard the question coming from the computer on her desk.

The fountain pen she was twirling suddenly stopped. As the screen filled with question marks from the fans, the fountain pen slipped from her fingers and fell to the floor.

She’s not an illegitimate child, mwah mwah!