Cang Ming

Chapter 68 Entangled

Song Xi paused, then nodded.

Shao Cheng said with satisfaction, "Since it's settled, keep to your place. He always disliked clingy women."

"...Alright."

So, she had been warned through Shao Cheng.

Song Xi gave a wry smile, her heart aching.

Back in her room, Sister Ying comforted her for a while.

Sister Ying was a good person, taking all the blame on herself. How could Song Xi bear it? She proactively transferred a thousand yuan to her as medical expenses.

Seeing Song Xi's resolute attitude, Sister Ying couldn't insist further.

She could tell Song Xi was a stubborn girl. Despite the minor hiccups, this shoot had been undeniably satisfactory for her.

Encountering such a promising talent, this was definitely worth it!

Before going to sleep, Sister Ying saw Song Xi lost in thought, holding the suit jacket. She kindly said, "Don't worry, I know a few dry cleaners that specialize in handling bespoke suits. When we get back to the city, send me a message, and I'll have it sent for cleaning."

Song Xi's mind drifted for a moment. "...Okay, thank you, Sister Ying."

At first, she thought the jacket belonged to Lou Yu Ming, but Shao Cheng's words had dispelled that notion.

It made sense. He had always been aloof and indifferent, treating people with coldness. Moreover, they had broken up, and she had initiated it. How could he possibly help her?

Yet, why was the sandalwood scent on this garment so familiar…

Song Xi dared not dwell on it. She folded the clothes neatly and lay down to rest.

The night was long, and sleep eluded her.

When she finally drifted off, she dreamt of Lou Yu Ming and Anna's wedding!

As dawn broke, she woke up with a start, her forehead covered in sweat. Her heart was filled with a jumble of emotions, none of them pleasant.

Song Xi never saw Lou Yu Ming again before they left the mountain. Even Shao Cheng was handled by Sister Ying.

Upon their return, Sister Ying said, "Don't worry, I've already sent the medical fees to Shao Cheng."

Song Xi breathed a sigh of relief, but a hollow emptiness lingered in her heart, as if something was missing.

She clutched the bag containing the suit jacket, trying to draw a sense of security from the faint sandalwood fragrance.

Before getting out of the car, Song Xi handed the bag to Sister Ying. Although Sister Ying insisted she didn't need to pay, Song Xi still sent a 500-yuan red packet through WeChat.

A week later, Song Xi went to Yunji Hospital.

She still wanted to bring her younger brother here. Though she didn't have much money now, she had landed her first job. With time, opportunities might arise.

To her surprise, she encountered Ge Bai Tao there!

They hadn't been in touch for a long time. Ge Bai Tao looked much healthier, but their relationship seemed to have grown distant.

Ge Bai Tao was there for a follow-up check on her back scar. She casually asked Song Xi, "What are you doing here?"

Song Xi found it difficult to explain and stammered. Finally, Ge Bai Tao interrupted her coldly, "Fine, if you don't want to say, don't. Anyway, I know you've never considered me a friend." With that, she turned to leave.

Song Xi was bewildered but instinctively reached out to stop her.

"When have I not considered you a friend?"

Ge Bai Tao was clearly displeased and glared at Song Xi for several seconds before saying through gritted teeth, "Then why didn't you tell me you were with him!"

"Him?" Song Xi's eyelids twitched.

Ge Bai Tao didn't dare to shout that person's name but mouthed the words "Lou Yu Ming."

Song Xi instantly withdrew her hand, her face turning pale. "How did you know?"

Her reaction deeply hurt Ge Bai Tao. Her voice trembled with tears, "I just knew!"

Song Xi couldn't stand to see a young girl cry. She calmed herself, pulled Ge Bai Tao into a corner, and whispered, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I..."

Ge Bai Tao sniffled. "After I secretly deleted the surveillance footage of you and him for you, you can't even bother to mention it!"

Song Xi's heart skipped a beat. So, that day's events had been recorded...

Terrified and disoriented, she slumped onto a chair, her hands and feet turning cold.

Ge Bai Tao wiped away her tears and, surprisingly, comforted Song Xi. "Don't be scared. The footage only showed him leading you into the guest room, nothing else. I haven't told anyone. I'm just hurt that you wouldn't tell me about this."

Her kindness made Song Xi feel even more guilty.

She licked her dry lips and apologized sincerely again, "I was wrong about this. I'll tell you everything at the cafe tomorrow, okay?"

"Really!"

"Mhm."

The young girl was easily appeased and immediately beamed, linking arms with Song Xi. She even teased, "You two are so brave. Weren't you afraid of being found out? But with his status, even if people found out, it wouldn't matter. Who in the circle would dare to gossip about him!"

That was true, but unfortunately, they were already over.

Song Xi gave a bitter smile. "Aren't you going for your check-up? Let's go, I'll accompany you."

"Hehe, okay!"

The two left, laughing, completely unaware of a woman standing behind a pillar who had overheard their entire conversation without missing a word.

A cruel glint flashed in Yi Xiao Ling's eyes, and she then picked up her phone and called Zhang Qi.