My Wife Became a Top Star After I Came Back from Quick Transmigration - Chapter 17

That’s, that’s so unfair!

Su Qixi felt a tingling sensation on her scalp, and her mind went blank. She instinctively wanted to lean in.

She managed to resist with all her willpower. Her heart was pounding, and she could almost feel Lin Mo’s lips touching her ear. The tingly sensation spread throughout her entire body.

“Heh,” Lin Mo chuckled.

Ah! My brain feels like it’s exploding!!!

“What are you two doing?”

At that moment, Su Qixi almost crumbled. Luckily, Jiang Lun’s voice came from the hallway. It was like a bucket of cold water was poured on her head, and Su Qixi instantly snapped out of it.

Lin Mo stood up straight and smiled as she greeted him. “We’re on the balcony, enjoying the breeze!”

Su Qixi’s face was flushed, and she glared at her! Liar!

Lin Mo smiled, her eyes curved like a crescent moon, and they reflected the stars like a well filled with water.

Lin Mo was always so beautiful, no matter what.

Jiang Lun didn’t suspect anything. He walked onto the balcony and saw Su Qixi standing with her back to him, looking down at the railing, as if she was admiring the view.

The view from the balcony was indeed beautiful. The sun was setting, and the sky was filled with red clouds. Everything was covered in a red veil, which was quite captivating.

“Are the others awake too?” Lin Mo asked Jiang Lun, who had come alone.

Jiang Lun: “I heard some noise, so I think they’ll be up soon. Did you guys not sleep in the afternoon?”

Lin Mo was in a good mood, and her voice was filled with laughter as she replied, “We did.”

Su Qixi was speechless: These two! What scandalous things are they saying?! No, the one who’s thinking scandalous things is me! What am I thinking about?!

Jiang Lun didn’t think anything scandalous about their conversation and didn’t find anything wrong with it. Besides, Su Qixi and Lin Mo were just classmates. There were too many fake on-screen couples in the entertainment industry. If the money was right, a fake couple could become real. Recently, the Kirin CP had been gaining some momentum. In that live broadcast, Lin Mo’s appearance was a complete surprise.

A classmate who wasn’t on a script and had a close relationship with her was perfect for a couple to hype up. Therefore, Jiang Lun wasn’t surprised that Lin Mo was here.

Although many people in the industry said that Su Qixi’s reaction was unnatural and that their relationship was more than just simple, Jiang Lun had a crush on someone. He had known her since high school. If he was going to like someone, he wouldn’t wait until now. It had been eight years! The whole thing was old news!

The naive Jiang Lun didn’t think there was anything more to their relationship.

Soon, the others also woke up and came out of their rooms. When they came out, they saw the sunset on the balcony and the three people standing there, admiring the view.

And so, everyone walked to the balcony. They all greeted each other again and then went downstairs together.

The crew had indeed prepared a sumptuous dinner. After they finished eating, it was still early, so Qiu Mingyi suggested that they all chat.

Qiu Mingyi was the oldest guest and had the highest status, like a big brother to everyone.

When he made the suggestion, he also gave a reason: “Some of us are familiar with each other, but some of us are meeting for the first time. We don’t know each other well, and we’ll start filming tomorrow, so it’s good to get to know each other and build some chemistry.”

Qi Youshan raised her hand. “Okay, okay, I agree.”

Yun Yue glanced at her and sighed.

When Qiu Mingyi saw that no one had any objections, he started, “I’ll introduce myself first! My name is Qiu Mingyi, and I’m good at cooking.”

Everyone clapped. Zhuo Zitao scoffed, probably because the cameras weren’t on them. She let loose. “How can you say that? Is the food you make even fit for human consumption?”

Qiu Mingyi was defiant. “…It’s edible.”

Zhuo Zitao squinted, and Qiu Mingyi fell silent.

Zhuo Zitao explained, “Don’t listen to him. Everyone who has eaten his cooking knows what it tastes like. They eat it and they don’t say a word.”

The guests: “…”

After revealing the truth, Zhuo Zitao introduced herself. “My name is Zhuo Zitao, and I like cleaning. I’m a bit of a neat freak, so please bear with me.”

Jiang Lun: “My name is Jiang Lun, and I’m good at drawing. I can draw posters for the restaurant.”

Wu Qingqing followed. “My name is Wu Qingqing, and I’m not good at anything in particular. I can do anything. I can be an assistant for anyone.”

Jiang Lun: “Then be my assistant!”

Wu Qingqing immediately refused. “You’re not good enough.”

Jiang Lun: “…”

Qi Youshan was amused by the two of them, but she quickly introduced herself. “My name is Qi Youshan, and I’m good at singing and dancing.”

Yun Yue thought for a moment and realized she didn’t have any special talents, so she could only say three words. “Me too.”

Su Qixi was silent for a moment and finally said reluctantly, “I’m good at preparing ingredients.”

Lin Mo raised her eyebrows. In the days they lived together, Lin Mo cooked while Su Qixi prepared the ingredients. After they ate, they would clean up together. Their small rented room was small, but it was warm and unforgettable.

Lin Mo: “My name is Lin Mo, and I’m good at cooking.”

Qiu Mingyi immediately turned to her. “Young lady, you’re stealing my job.”

Zhuo Zitao: “You’re not allowed to cook anyway.”

Qiu Mingyi whimpered and fell silent. The others immediately burst into laughter, not caring about the senior’s reputation.

After chatting for a bit, they seemed to have gotten closer. They started talking about more topics.

Since they were all celebrities, they inevitably talked about how they started their careers.

Everyone’s debut was different. When they talked about it as a funny story, it was interesting to hear.

Lin Mo wasn’t in the industry, so she just leaned on the table and listened to them talk.

Wu Qingqing graduated from film school, so she could be considered to have entered the entertainment industry with the help of her school. She started with small roles, but she never made a name for herself until her web series with Jiang Lun became a huge hit this year. They also successfully created a real-life couple hype.

Jiang Lun, Qi Youshan, and Yun Yue all entered the industry through talent shows. Jiang Lun came back from training abroad, and Qi Youshan and Yun Yue were part of a group from a singing and dancing reality show.

Qiu Mingyi also went to film school and was good-looking, so he quickly made a name for himself in the industry. Zhuo Zitao was selected to be an actress when she accompanied her friend to an audition.

The hardships and sadness they went through back then had now become a fun story to tell. People really grow stronger as they get older.

What once seemed impossible was now a distant memory.

But they all knew that some things could be discussed, while others were best left unsaid.

Some wounds were temporary, but some lasted a lifetime.

No one asked Su Qixi why she debuted. Everyone knew why Su Qixi debuted.

But after everyone finished talking about their debut stories, Su Qixi leaned against the table and spoke up.

She rested her chin in her hand and said softly, “I debuted in college.”

Lin Mo, who was sitting next to her, paused. She turned to look at her. After she came back, she had also looked up Su Qixi’s news, so she knew that Su Qixi had debuted to pay for her college food.

This wasn’t a secret; it was a well-known fact. If Lin Mo could find out, how could the others not know? Before filming, their managers had reminded them not to talk about certain things.

But Su Qixi said it herself, “Actually, I didn’t lack money for food in college.”

Lin Mo lowered her head slightly, and her bangs covered her eyes, hiding her emotions.

“Huh?” Everyone looked at her curiously. But that’s not what the reports said! Besides, the news was such a big deal back then, and she never denied it!

Su Qixi smiled slightly. “In college, the school gave me a cafeteria card. They said that as long as I did well in school every year, they would give me enough money for food every semester.”

Qiu Mingyi was stunned. “Then why did you…” Why did you debut?

Su Qixi: “I’ve only heard of scholarships and free tuition. I’ve never heard of a school giving out cafeteria cards. I thought it was suspicious. So I kept pestering a teacher, and one of them finally couldn’t take it anymore and told me. She said that a high school classmate of mine knew I was struggling financially, so they found out which school I was going to and sponsored me.”

“But I wasn’t struggling in my sophomore and junior years of high school. My high school classmate shouldn’t have thought I was struggling in college.” Su Qixi paused, then continued, “The teacher wouldn’t tell me who the sponsor was, and I was too embarrassed to accept someone’s sponsorship. The school had already waived my tuition, and I could work to make enough money to eat. I’m an adult; why wouldn’t I be able to do that? So, my roommate introduced me to a job, and I took it. Slowly, I started my career.”

Lin Mo lowered her eyes and didn’t comment.

Su Qixi continued with a smile, “Later, when my life got better, I started to sponsor other students who were struggling. I hope my sponsor knows that the kindness and warmth they gave me will be passed on, and I’ll continue to do so.”

After she finished speaking, Qiu Mingyi started clapping, and everyone else followed.

“The bigger picture has been realized!” Jiang Lun exclaimed.

Su Qixi laughed. “Not really!”

After they finished chatting, they looked at Lin Mo, who hadn’t said a word. Lin Mo, feeling helpless, said, “I don’t have anything to say. I didn’t even debut!”

Zhuo Zitao chuckled. “The day you got that phone call, you debuted. I heard from Qixi that your phone number was canceled a long time ago. Why did you suddenly reactivate it?”

Lin Mo didn’t hide it. “I just kept the number.”

“Oh!” Everyone replied with a laugh, feeling strange. Why would she keep a number she wasn’t using? After so many years, that number should have been deactivated.

But Lin Mo didn’t want to explain, so no one felt comfortable asking more questions.

They chatted a bit more, and when it was time, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Lin Mo didn’t go up. After everyone left, she went to the kitchen and poured herself a glass of wine. She then strolled to the pavilion in the small garden. The small courtyard was as bright as day in the dark night. Light strips lined the pavilion, the paths, and the flower beds.

The green grass and colorful flowers from the day were now replaced by bright lights, shining like stars in the night.

“So, were you the one who sponsored me back then?”

Su Qixi’s voice came from behind Lin Mo. In the empty garden, it was crystal clear.