After Dai Ze left, Song Xi turned on her phone, and was surprised by nearly 99+ WeChat messages.
Song Xi opened them one by one. There were messages from Ge Baitao, Jin Ying, Mi Xuan, and even Tao Qingyu sent her greetings.
Song Xi replied to each of them. Mi Xuan, likely having free time, responded almost instantly.
Mi Xuan: [It's good that you're okay. Take good care of yourself. By the way, is your boyfriend alright?]
Boyfriend...
Song Xi's fingers suddenly felt weak: [He's fine]
Mi Xuan: [That's good. Don't pay attention to what's being said online. Your boyfriend is so handsome, you two are a perfect match! You must tell me your love story next time we meet, I really want to hear it!]
Next time?
They hadn't seen each other since the last talent show.
Song Xi: [Okay]
...
A week later, Song Xi was discharged from the hospital.
On the day of her discharge, Dai Ze had work, so he arranged for Xiao Mo to accompany her back to A City.
Song Xi had wanted to thank Shao Cheng in person, but she never saw him. The nurse said Shao Cheng had left early that morning, as if he had completed a task.
She smoothly arrived at the airport and boarded the first-class cabin, only to unexpectedly spot a familiar figure.
"Lu Chenyu?"
She gasped softly. The person clearly heard her voice, hesitated for a moment, then turned around with a sheepish smile, taking off the hat on his head.
Song Xi asked, "What are you doing here?"
Lu Chenyu said sheepishly, "I... I was a little worried."
Although the situation had subsided, Lu Chenyu still wanted to ensure Song Xi's safe arrival in A City. He had intended to protect her from afar, but he hadn't expected her to see through him at a glance.
Lu Chenyu seemed at a loss, scratching his head awkwardly.
Song Xi didn't know what to say either. The plane had already taken off, and she couldn't ask him to jump out. Besides, he meant well.
Fortunately, there weren't many people in first class, so it was relatively safe.
"Excuse me, may I ask if I can change seats?"
Song Xi proactively asked the flight attendant.
The flight attendant looked at the seat she pointed to: "Of course."
Ahead, by the window, hearing the voice, the man's eyes flickered open. His black eyes, devoid of sleepiness, now emitted a cold, sharp glint.
Lu Chenyu had been contemplating how to strike up a conversation with Song Xi when he turned and saw her sitting right next to him.
He was greatly surprised, and a blush quickly spread to his ears.
"You..."
Song Xi "shushed" him and said in a muffled voice, "I'm wearing a mask, no one will recognize me."
"...Oh."
"I have something I want to ask you."
Lu Chenyu sat up straight: "Go ahead!"
Song Xi glanced around cautiously, lowered her voice, and asked, "Did Qin Feng have an accident?"
"How did you know?"
Song Xi said, "I saw online that someone said he was hospitalized. Is it true?"
Lu Chenyu said cautiously, "Yes, I heard he attempted suicide by taking sleeping pills."
This was unexpected for Song Xi.
How could someone as arrogant and conceited as Qin Feng commit suicide?
"What's his condition now?"
"I'm not sure." Lu Chenyu shook his head. "It seems someone transferred him to another hospital. This matter is very complicated, and there are all sorts of rumors in the circle, so Song Xi, you must not get involved."
She didn't want to get involved either, she just didn't want this matter to be related to her.
"When did he attempt suicide?"
"The day it trended on hot search. They said he was found in a hotel."
A hotel? Strange, why would he go to a hotel?
Suddenly, the plane encountered turbulence and jolted twice.
"Careful!"
Lu Chenyu instinctively reached out to hold Song Xi's shoulder. When the plane stabilized, Lu Chenyu let out a sigh of relief and turned his head to ask, "Are you okay?"
Song Xi tugged at the corner of her mouth: "Thank..."
Before she could finish, a shadow fell from above. The air around them seemed to freeze, and Song Xi felt a chilling cold emanating from all directions.
She looked up, and her heart skipped a beat.