When the four of them arrived in the Northwest, Yunyi’s final scenes were being filmed with great intensity.
Shi Jingfang had even made special arrangements with Gui Kairong to pick them up and take them to the set, treating it as a set visit.
Shi Jingfang spotted the people coming out of the train station and called out, "Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, over here."
The eldest, Ye Wenhui, was the first to spot their aunt at the exit and said, "Mom, Dad, Second Aunt is there." Follow current novels on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Xia Dongxue also saw Shi Jingfang and waved, calling out, "Jingfang."
When Shi Jingfang saw Xia Dongxue, a tinge of heartache crossed her face. "Sister-in-law," she said, "how have you lost so much weight?"
After speaking, she chided herself for asking the obvious, though it wasn’t intentional. Look at me, asking such a thing!
Having been sisters-in-law for many years, Xia Dongxue knew Shi Jingfang’s temperament well. "You’ve worked hard these past few days, staying here all this time," Xia Dongxue said, tactfully changing the subject.
Shi Jingfang, noticing her sister-in-law divert the conversation, didn’t press further. "It was no trouble at all. You all made good time getting here," she replied. "Let’s go. Yunyi only has a few more scenes to shoot today, and then her part will be wrapped up. Your timing is perfect. I’ve already spoken with the director; we can go straight to the set for a visit."
When Xia Dongxue heard they could see her daughter right away, her fatigue from the journey vanished. "Jingfang," she asked, "have you tried sounding out the child these past few days?"
Shi Jingfang naturally understood what her sister-in-law meant. "Yunyi is a very strong-willed child," she replied. "We just need to be sincere in acknowledging our kinship; no need for any complicated schemes."
The few people traveling with them heard Shi Jingfang’s words and spent the rest of the journey speculating about the upcoming encounter.
After a bumpy journey, they arrived at the filming location. Yunyi was already shooting her final scene. As they followed Shi Jingfang onto the set, someone informed them beforehand to remain silent and not disrupt the filming.
As soon as Xia Dongxue entered the area, her eyes scanned the actors on set. She involuntarily tightened her grip on Ye Bingyu’s hand. When she clearly saw Yunyi turn around, her eyes instantly moistened—Yunyi looked so much like Ye Bingyu’s younger sister.
Yunyi seemed to sense something. When the actor she was working with made a mistake mid-scene and the director called "CUT!", Yunyi looked directly over in their direction.
Yunyi spotted Shi Jingfang at first glance, then her brow furrowed slightly as she got a clear view of the others with her.
When filming resumed, the actors performed with fervent passion. Perhaps knowing it was the last scene, everyone gave their utmost, and the director was very pleased with the take.
With a "CUT!", Yunyi’s scenes in *Winter’s Warm Sun* were all completed.
She approached Shi Jingfang to greet her. "Aunt Fang, please wait a moment. I need to remove my makeup first," she said.
As Yunyi went to remove her makeup, she couldn’t shake the feeling that the way those people had looked at her was odd. Recalling Aunt Fang’s earlier questions, she suddenly understood.
Once she had changed her clothes and come out, Shi Jingfang approached her. "Yunyi," she said, "Aunt Fang has something very important to tell you."
Seeing Yunyi’s expression as she emerged, Shi Jingfang understood. She’s probably guessed, Shi Jingfang thought. But this place is too crowded and not private enough for such a conversation.
After Yunyi spoke a few words to someone, she left with Shi Jingfang and the others.
Xia Dongxue tried several times to speak to Yunyi, but Ye Bingyu stopped her each time.
Once they arrived at Shi Jingfang’s residence and everyone had found a seat, Xia Dongxue could no longer control herself. "Yunyi," she burst out, her voice choked with emotion, "I am your mother. Your biological mother."
After uttering these few words, she was sobbing uncontrollably.
Ye Bingyu put an arm around his wife, his eyes also fixed expectantly on Yunyi.
Shi Jingfang quickly interjected, "Yunyi, you must have guessed. I originally wanted to tell you beforehand, but I was afraid it would affect your emotional state for filming. Also, for a matter , I wanted your parents to be the first to tell you, so I haven’t told you the truth until now."
Ye Bingyu’s eyes also reddened. "Child," he said, his voice thick with emotion, "we’re sorry."
Ye Wenhui and Ye Wenhao also stood up. "Sister," they said.
Yunyi had already composed herself while removing her makeup, so she was quite calm now. "Could you tell me what happened?" she asked.
Currently, the members of the main house were all highly emotional. Since Shi Jingfang had personally experienced the events back then, she was the one to recount what had happened.
After listening to Shi Jingfang’s account, Yunyi found she truly couldn’t bring herself to hate them. After all, if it hadn’t been for Shi Jingfang’s meticulous attention and such a coincidence, it was doubtful anyone would have ever suspected that a baby switch had occurred.