Qingting's Anger.

Among all individuals, it was Xiaoxiao who unexpectedly served as a profound reminder of Chenwei's past, which ignited a surge of sensitivity within him. Everyone understood how deeply affected Chenwei would become when confronted with memories from his previous experiences.

Two years ago, after a year spent in the realm of entertainment, Li Chenwei made the courageous decision to divulge his life's secrets. Though this revelation garnered immense support from his devoted fans within the acting industry, there was an accompanying cautionary note from his management team that discouraged others from dwelling on or perpetuating discussions about this unfortunate chapter of his life.

Though Chenwei had unveiled this intimate aspect of himself to the public, he hoped to escape the shackles of pity and endure a life where people saw him for his present self. Thus, news concerning his past soon faded into oblivion.

Consequently, when his girlfriend inadvertently reminded him of his painful history in front of others, they refrained from condemning his emotional response, as it was deemed predictable. After all, she of all people understood the intricacies of his sentiment toward this topic. Some even speculated that he had been lenient with her.

With a heavy heart, Li Chenwei walked away, leaving behind a heartbroken Xiaoxiao, who stood there in a state of disbelief. Meiying, witnessing the devastation etched onto Chenwei's face, yearned to follow him but found herself restrained by a firm grip on her arm.

As she gazed up, Meiying locked eyes with Xuejian, who bore a blank expression. His voice cut through the air, questioning her intentions, "Where do you believe you are headed?" However, Meiying's lips remained unyielding, as she had momentarily forgotten that she was still married in this lifetime, and her supposed husband was standing idly by her side.

Observing her lack of response, Xuejian's sigh broke the silence. "We have some shopping to attend to," he stated matter-of-factly.

Meiying appeared taken aback. Shopping? Was he genuinely serious at this very moment? This man had begun to engage in activities that had been unfamiliar to him in her past life.

As Xuejian dragged Meiying away, the onlookers, who had gathered to witness the unfolding drama, promptly dispersed leaving Xiaoxiao all alone.

Xuejian took Meiying to the staff he had been previously talking to. He pushed her towards the staff and then made himself comfortable on a nearby couch, crossing his legs. He grabbed a magazine from the side table and began flipping through its pages, searching for ways to promote his business.

In the meantime, the staff guided Meiying to the fitting room, where they presented her with a stunning red short dress and a pair of sleek black heel shoes. Meiying examined herself in the mirror, checking out her appearance once she finished dressing up.

"I look like a daredevil!" she exclaimed, displaying her excitement.

She confidently stepped out of the fitting room, strutting towards Xuejian, who happened to be taking a sip of water at that moment. She struck a pose, like a model pausing on a walkway, with her legs wide apart.

Noticing Meiying's presence, Xuejian paused and looked at her from head to toe, shaking his head slightly. He stood up and walked to a different section, retrieving a long white dress with a single sleeve and a knee-high slit. Nonchalantly, he tossed it to Meiying and returned to his comfortable spot on the couch. Meiying pouted at him, slightly annoyed, before heading back to the fitting room.

Without bothering to glance in the mirror, Meiying confidently marched back towards Xuejian. As she approached him, he looked up and nodded approvingly. He called one of the staff members and requested a shoe that would fit Meiying perfectly. After a brief moment, the staff returned, presenting a pair of silver high-heeled shoes to complete Meiying's ensemble.

Xuejian then ushered Meiying into his car and swiftly departed from the mall parking lot. Throughout the ride, Meiying's gaze fixated on Xuejian, her mind filled with confusion.

"Mouths are designed for speaking, you know."

"What exactly is the occasion for?"

"It's a cast gathering," he nonchalantly responded, revealing the purpose behind their sudden departure.

"What? Why wasn't I informed about it?" Meiying questioned, a hint of disappointment evident in her voice.

"The director spontaneously decided to grace us with a visit since his precious actress resides in our home," he explained.

She chuckled softly, aware that many individuals in the entertainment industry desired a connection with Xuejian, especially those yearning for his comeback as an actor. Directors were undoubtedly at the top of that list.

"So, what did he say to you? It was quite obvious that his visit was centered around you," she probed, her eyes fixed intently on him.

Xuejian turned to face her after making a right turn onto the road, contemplating her question as he tapped his finger on the steering wheel. "He believes that by me allowing you to pursue acting, it opens a path for my own return to the entertainment world," he revealed.

"You don't want to?" she asked cautiously. In her previous life, she had always wondered why he never pursued acting after achieving considerable success in business. Thus, she was filled with curiosity and eager to know his true desires.

Returning his gaze to the road, Xuejian pondered for a moment before responding, "Do you want me to?"

Meiying widened her eyes, surprised to discover that her opinion held such weight. "If I say yes, would you agree?" she asked, peering at him intently.

"Yes," he replied with certainty, his words escaping his lips in a rapid rush that momentarily caught Meiying off guard.

Noticing her confusion, he quickly clarified, "I would agree if you want me to act alongside you."

"Wait, so you wouldn't act if we weren't paired together?" she chuckled, a playful glimmer in her eyes.

"Exactly," he asserted with conviction. "Married couples should remain united, even in their acting roles!"

She couldn't help but chuckle at his sarcastic comment. "So, when we eventually divorce, what will you do? Act freely with other actresses?" she teasingly asked.

"We've arrived," he informed her as she peered ahead, catching sight of the hotel parking lot they were entering.

Xuejian expertly parked the car, and they stepped out, making their way towards the elevator. He pressed the button for the floor where the gathering was taking place.

Exiting the elevator, Xuejian intertwined his fingers with Meiying's, guiding her towards a hall where several crew members and a few actors were already present. As they approached, the director hastened to greet them. It seemed that their sudden appearance had sparked conversations among many, using them as an excuse to engage in chatter.

Xuejian took advantage of the situation and introduced Meiying to the crew members he knew and shared a good rapport with from his past acting experiences, including some older actors. Evidently, he didn't enjoy associating with young actors.

Since her new friends, Chen Meilin and Huang Yifan, hadn't arrived yet, Meiying found herself alone after she separated from Xuejian. Qingting, noticing this, approached her.

"You were also cast in the movie, too?" Meiying asked, her curiosity piqued. In Meiying's previous life, Qingting had played the role of a hot-tempered detective which had propelled her career. Meiying wasn't sure if Qingting would still be cast in the movie now that she had taken on the role.

"Of course! Were you expecting that a fallout with Mr. Wang would damage my career? You're really stepping up your game, Meiying," she answered with venom.

Meiying was perplexed. Who was stepping up her game? She had never done anything harmful to Qingting. Yet, Qingting was accusing her of it, all along. The accident that had left Meiying unconscious the previous week was caused by Qingting. If she had evidence, Qingting would be out of that house within minutes. Meiying had been weak before, but now, she was strong. No one could bully her, not in her house, not anywhere.

Deciding that there was nothing left to discuss with Qingting, Meiying firmly made up her mind to leave, hoping to avoid any further confrontation. However, Qingting stubbornly held onto her hand, as if trying to halt her departure.

"Meiying, I heard that it was your fault Li Chenwei broke up with Wu Xiaoxiao," she blurted out, her voice loud enough to capture the attention of those around them. "The video I watched showed Wu Xiaoxiao arguing about you stalking her and Li Chenwei!"

With a calm demeanor, Meiying responded, "Everyone who watched the video knows the real truth. Stop placing blame on someone else." she said causing those nearby to start snickering at Qingting.

Fuming with anger, Qingting spotted a passing waiter carrying a tray of wine glasses. In a fit of rage, she swiftly placed her leg in front of him, causing him to stumble and the glasses of wine to soar through the air. Meiying, anticipating the impending disaster, instinctively shut her eyes closed.