Ji Xinxin finally showed some reaction, her eyes moved before settling on Ling Chuxia’s face and she spoke faintly. "Xiaxia, you’re here."
Seeing her respond, Ling Chuxia’s heart finally eased slightly. She had known her for so long and had never seen her before.
"Xinxin, you... are you okay?"
Ji Xinxin saw the worry in Ling Chuxia’s eyes, curled her lips, and let out a cold laugh. "This kind of thing, have I not seen enough? What could be wrong with me?"
As a friend for many years, Ling Chuxia naturally knew that since Ji Xinxin had entered the entertainment circle, she had to attend many social events and play her part in various scenes. Naturally, there would be no shortage of gossips and slanders.
Even though Ling Chuxia knew that Ji Xinxin always prided herself on her integrity, to outsiders, which woman in the entertainment industry could really stay clean?
So, Xinxin had encountered such incidents before, but Ling Chuxia never expected someone would bring drama to such an occasion, and coupled with her expression from earlier, that was what worried her.
Now, hearing Xinxin’s words, Ling Chuxia knew she did not care about this matter and thus felt relieved. "As long as you are fine."
She looked around the room and did not see Shen Qian, prompting her to ask again, "Where’s Shen Qian?"
Shouldn’t he be with her at a time ?
Upon mentioning Shen Qian, Ji Xinxin couldn’t help but recall the earlier scene; after she spoke those words, he left in a cold laugh and anger.
For some reason, thinking of his retreating figure, she unexpectedly felt a bit annoyed.
She frowned, unwilling to talk about Shen Qian, pretending not to hear Ling Chuxia and changing the subject, "By the way, are you and Shi Che alright?"
Ling Chuxia shook her head. "We are fine, it’s just..."
Ling Chuxia’s voice trailed off, her teeth lightly biting her lower lip, her voice unconsciously softer, murmuring as if to herself, "I’ve come to realize some things."
Ling Chuxia’s words caught Ji Xinxin’s attention.
Remembering her own feelings, Ling Chuxia’s cheeks turned slightly red, and a soft light couldn’t help but appear in her dark eyes.
Ji Xinxin immediately understood something, curved her lips, and with a hint of tease in her voice said, "It seems today’s misfortune turned out to be a blessing."
A blessing in disguise?
Perhaps it was. If it wasn’t for today’s incident, she might have continued to hide in her own world, unwilling to face the voice deep in her heart, then... what would have ultimately become of her and Shi Che, no one would know.
Ji Xinxin looked at Ling Chuxia’s pink cheeks and couldn’t help but feel happy for her. For so many years, carrying the guilt towards her elder sister, she lived like a puppet, closing off all her emotions, living solely for Ling Yunshu. Watching from the sidelines was exhausting, let alone for herself.
Luckily, she had finally seen through it, but...
Ji Xinxin seemed to be contemplating something, her gaze slightly solemn, "So, what are you planning to do next?"
Ling Chuxia’s future was a dilemma. After all, although she had come to understand her feelings, she didn’t know what Shi Che thought. Furthermore, there was the child in her womb, a considerable problem, especially since Ling Chuxia had planned the pregnancy to trap Shi Che.
What was she planning to do next? Ling Chuxia’s eyes darkened, her hands slowly clenched into fists.