"I really didn’t expect Mo Wenwan’s backstory to be quite rich. I wonder if Lu Xing knows about it. Well, when two complex people are together, what’s true or false isn’t the most important thing."

Talking to herself, Qin Miaomiao noticed her phone flicker a bit. She stared at the name on the screen, tilted her head, and picked up: "Jiaojiao, what’s up... What’s wrong? Take your time to explain."

Xu Jiaojiao leaned painfully against the back of her chair as she spoke into the phone: "Miao Miao, what should I do? I’ve tried everything, but I might really have to break up with him now."

The mention of breaking up filled Xu Jiaojiao’s heart with indescribable pain. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she could never envision breaking up with Jin Jing. Yet here that day had arrived.

Qin Maomiao felt heartache hearing Xu Jiaojiao’s voice almost on the verge of tears. She always worried about Xu Jiaojiao being stubborn. Despite Jiaojiao’s carefree personality, she was still a woman, and emotions are forever her weakness. So she said seriously: "Where are you? I’m coming to find you, don’t wander around."

Amid a whirlwind of thoughts in her mind, she painfully hung up the phone at last.

When Qin Miaomiao finally found her, she saw the woman leaning against the car door from a distance. She appeared so lonely and desolate. Qin switched off the car, opened the door, and ran over.

"Jiaojiao."

Qin Miaomiao’s arrival allowed Xu Jiaojiao to find a shoulder to lean on, and filled her heart with unexpected emotions. Remembering the decision she’d made earlier, she closed her eyes and said: "Miao Miao, I’ve decided."

"I know you rarely change your decisions lightly. I hope your choice won’t lead to regret."

"I..."

Xu Jiaojiao opened her eyes and looked at Qin Miaomiao, surprised.

"I know you’re hurting inside now. But your relationship is also hard-won, and if it really ends, I’m worried you’ll be in a worse state."

Xu Jiaojiao said helplessly: "Do I look terrible now?"

Unable to resist, Qin Miaomiao held Xu Jiaojiao’s shoulders and explained: "It’s not that you’re terrible. I’m worried about your feelings. After all, you can let go of many things, but overvalue emotions. Those who are deeply emotional easily get hurt."

"You’re right; I care too much about emotions, but in the end, I’m terribly hurt."

Hearing her words, Qin Miaomiao knew she had made up her mind, so she decided not to persuade her further. Instead, she called an assistant to drive Xu Jiaojiao’s car back to the film set.

"Take good care of her, and if anything seems off, call me immediately, okay?"

Qin Miaomiao quietly instructed the assistant, feeling reassured only after the assistant’s earnest promise, watching them leave. She was deeply worried about Xu Jiaojiao’s state, especially since the film had just begun; any impact on her performance would be regrettable.

A somewhat dazed Xu Jiaojiao felt the surrounding light before finally opening her eyes to discover they’d arrived at the hotel entrance. She stared at the assistant and said: "I have no strength."

"Sister Jiaojiao, don’t move, I’ll help you."

Xu Jiaojiao felt the sealing in the hotel’s hallway glaringly bright, felt her world spinning again. Though unsure why it was happening, her heart once again reminded her of the sorrow it contained.

Jin Jing glanced to the side at those next to him comparing drinks, found them boring. Sensing he drank too much, he decided to leave first.

The next day, waking up feeling terrible all over, even his temples felt drowsy. As he gathered his thoughts, his body was already reacting.