His mumbled words were too quiet for anyone to hear clearly, but upon hearing Xia Yiran's name, Xia Weiliang could vaguely guess.
She turned back to Su Yuxi and apologized, "It might take a bit of your time."
She had originally been riding in his car on the way back to the company, but then she saw Bao Fang sitting alone by the roadside, looking dejected, her eyes unfocused, and then she collapsed.
Xia Weiliang, without a second thought, had Su Yuxi pull the car over and then got out to help.
Su Yuxi quickly said, "What's a little delay? Saving a life is more important!"
She nodded and said, "Thank you."
This time, she meant it sincerely, unlike before when she saw him, as if harboring great resentment, but you couldn't tell where it stemmed from.
Sensing the change in her attitude towards him, Su Yuxi not only didn't find her previous attitude inexplicable but was actually quite happy!
It was as if... as if she had finally accepted him!
The feeling was mysterious, and he let out a sigh of relief, feeling an overwhelming sense of joy!
The car soon arrived at the hospital. Su Yuxi had already contacted the hospital en route, so a gurney was waiting. After the patient was lifted off, she was immediately pushed inside.
Due to her special identity, especially Xia Weiliang, she did not get out of the car. Instead, she quickly left her phone number with Liu Yaozong, "Yaozong, remember my number. Call me if anything comes up."
"Okay."
Liu Yaozong clenched his fist, watching her until the car drove away.
He hadn't missed the naturalness and warmth with which Xia Weiliang called him "Yaozong" just now. It wasn't faked at all; it was from the heart... a genuine affection, as if towards a younger brother.
Liu Yaozong felt a strange sense of warmth in his heart, but more so, shame.
Xia Weiliang had been hurt by his entire family, falling to the lowest point of her life. If it weren't for her strong will to survive, who knows how much worse her fate would have been!
And yet, when they needed help the most, it was she who helped them, putting aside past grievances.
No matter how low Liu Yaozong might have stooped, he at least knew what gratitude was!
Back in the car, Xia Weiliang was still a little worried. She sent a message to Song Yuan, explaining the general situation.
Song Yuan understood what she meant and quickly replied: 【I'll go take a look.】
Xia Weiliang was very pleased: 【Thanks.】
Putting away her phone, she noticed Su Yuxi staring intently at her.
She was startled, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Su Yuxi paused for a moment before speaking, "That mother and son from earlier, they are the family that caused you to be scolded, right?"
Xia Weiliang, being open-hearted, didn't carefully analyze his words.
He said "the family that harmed her," not "Xia Yiran's family," or "con artists."
The closeness or distance in his words was self-evident.
Xia Weiliang just nodded, "Yes."
After a while, he said, "You're really quite kind to them. Anyone else, even if they wouldn't kick you while you're down, wouldn't offer help. And, if people know, they'll say you're kind, but if they don't, they'll definitely say you're using this to create a public image."
He shook his head, "It's not worth the trouble."
This time, Xia Weiliang carefully pondered his words. There was no denying it; the guy was definitely speaking up for her.
But everyone approaches things differently. It wasn't that she was exceptionally kind, but rather that she hadn't thought much about it at the time; she saw someone in need and helped. Su Dan Novel Network.
Furthermore, from her understanding of Bao Fang and Liu Yaozong over two lifetimes, she knew they weren't malicious, so she helped them with a clear conscience.
However, she didn't need to explain these things to him; he probably wouldn't understand anyway. So, she just chuckled foolishly and said, "Is there still room for my reputation to fall? Even if things are blossoming now, a frost would surely send me back to square one! So, I might as well just do what makes me happy. I'll do whatever I want, and don't bother me with anything else!"
Su Yuxi looked at her and suddenly smiled, "Now I finally understand why so many people like you. Even Sister Rong Rong specifically requested you to play the female lead. You know, Sister Rong Rong is a very unique actress in the industry, and gaining her recognition is a recognition in itself!"
Xia Weiliang waved her hand, "Everyone has two eyes, one nose, and one mouth. There's no need to deify her and make her legendary! I've just figured life out. As long as I'm true to myself, no one can control me!"
"...Well said, 'be yourself'."
It sounded like toxic chicken soup, but in reality, how difficult it was to truly achieve.
Looking at her again, the smile in his eyes held a different hue, "You're truly wonderful like this. Don't change."
If he could, he would protect her like this, letting her laugh to her heart's content while he handled the rest...
The moment this thought appeared, he froze.
What was happening to him?
She was the woman openly acknowledged by the Film Emperor! Whatever her situation, the Film Emperor would naturally be there to protect her. What was he doing?
Su Yuxi lowered his gaze and chuckled.
"Isn't it that funny?" Xia Weiliang widened her eyes at him, "If you want to laugh, just laugh out loud. Are you looking down on me by chuckling secretly? If you keep this up, you'll lose me as a friend very easily!"
"Pfft!"
She amused him, and he threw his head back and laughed heartily.
Xiao Wang, the driver and assistant, glanced back, and the corners of his mouth also turned up.
Xia Weiliang looked at his laughter with some disdain, but she also joined him in laughing, sincerely saying as she looked at his smiling face, "Before, on set, I always called you Director because you always acted so reserved, with this air of superiority. You haven't even conquered the entertainment industry yet, why are you acting so mature so early? It must be tiring! Look, this is much better! Young people should have some energy. Don't pretend to be old when you should be laughing! I find it exhausting just looking at you."
Su Yuxi finished laughing and nodded at her, "Yes, I've noted everything you said."
Then, he added softly, "In the entire industry, you're the only one who can talk to me like this."
"Hold on! Don't make it sound like I'm that special to you. This is reality, not an idol drama! Why don't you say it's because you haven't given anyone else a chance? After all, people with a tough skin like mine are also rare! You need to give others a chance to get close to you, to understand you!"
Su Yuxi looked at her, and after a while, he smiled, "I understand."
Only now did he realize that Xia Weiliang was truly wise, disguised as foolish.
She was seemingly casual, but in reality, she was reminding him that she wasn't that close to him, and as for any inappropriate thoughts, it was best not to have them, but if even a hint of one existed, it should be nipped in the bud right now! By saying it jokingly, she wouldn't make him feel awkward or offended.
Su Yuxi also became much clearer. As she wished, he himself extinguished any thoughts that shouldn't have arisen.
While this woman was indeed special and outstanding, he knew she didn't belong to him.
The most important reason was that he didn't have the courage to defy the Film Emperor for her, so it could also be interpreted that his slight fondness was insignificant.