Chapter 60: Memories in Her Mind

Once you have something to look forward to, time seems to pass incredibly quickly.

That evening, Director Hu kept the main cast behind for a meeting. There was also a night shoot scheduled that night, so naturally, it had nothing to do with Ling Xiaoli.

After reminding A-Yin to eat properly and keep herself warm, Ling Xiaoli slipped away.

………

The flight was scheduled to arrive at 6:25.

Keke should be arriving soon, right?

The H City film studio was very close to the airport.

Ling Xiaoli didn’t know what Keke looked like, whether their conversation would be awkward, or whether Keke would realize that she wasn’t the original Ling Xiaoli.

She nervously waited for Keke in her hotel room. She even felt that she somewhat resembled a concubine waiting for the emperor to come and favor her.

Of course, if Keke was willing to favor her, she was totally fine with that!

Hahahaha!

As it happened, Keke’s hotel was the very same one the production crew had booked, so Ling Xiaoli didn’t need to go anywhere else. She could simply wait there.

6:53.

【Bang bang bang】

“Xiaoli! Xiaoli! Xiaoli! Open the door!”

The energetic voice that sounded exactly as enthusiastic as it had over the phone came from outside.

Ling Xiaoli immediately rushed over and opened the door.

The instant she saw Keke, countless images naturally surfaced in Ling Xiaoli’s mind.

There were images of the two of them attending classes and taking exams together.

Images of them going shopping together.

Images of them sleeping on the same dormitory bed.

Images of them chatting about everything from astronomy and geography to poetry and literature.

For a moment, Ling Xiaoli had the strange illusion that Keke really was a close friend she had known for a very long time, and that the two of them shared countless memories.

All at once, the person who had initially felt like a stranger became familiar and dear to her.

She reached out and wrapped her arms tightly around Keke.

Including the original owner’s share of the affection.

“Xiaoli, I’ve missed you so much~ Did you miss me too?”

“I did. I missed you a lot.”

“Eh? Xiaoli, why are you crying? Tell me who bullied you! I’ll go beat the crap out of them!”

Only then did Ling Xiaoli belatedly touch the corners of her eyes and realize that she really was crying.

Original owner, you missed Keke too, didn’t you?

Sigh…

“No, no. Nobody bullied me. I just missed you.”

Ling Xiaoli wiped her eyes and pulled away from Keke.

“Oh, my Xiaoli has become so delicate. But I like it!”

Keke immediately turned from angry to smiling, her smile sweet and adorable.

Only then did Ling Xiaoli take a proper look at her.

Hmm.

Apart from the bag Keke was carrying—which she recognized as a luxury brand—Ling Xiaoli didn’t recognize anything else she was wearing.

Judging by that, they were probably either from understated luxury brands or were haute couture.

As for her appearance, she was just as sweet and beautiful as Ling Xiaoli had imagined.

She had a pair of pure, beautiful almond-shaped eyes that sparkled brightly, along with a tiny nose, a tiny mouth, and a small, delicate face.

She looked just like a doll.

Ling Xiaoli couldn’t tell whether it was merely her imagination, but Keke seemed a little darker-skinned than she remembered from the original owner’s memories.

She glanced at Keke again, then looked down at herself.

Without thinking, she reached out and grabbed her.

“Keke, did they get bigger again?”

“Ah! You’re so naughty~ How could you do something like this to me in broad daylight? Come on, let’s go inside and do it.”

Then Keke pulled Ling Xiaoli back into the room.

………

Outside, the snowflakes that had been holding back all day finally began falling gently from the sky.

It wouldn’t be long before the entire world was covered in a pristine blanket of white.

The first thing the production crew would probably have to do tomorrow was clear the snow and clean up the filming area.

Of course, Director Hu might also make a last-minute change and add a few snow scenes. After all, natural snow scenery was rare, so there was no reason to waste it.

Ling Xiaoli hadn’t forgotten to message Luo Zhaoyin and tell her to be extra careful on her way back.

Only then did she settle down with Keke and enjoy their little “world for two.”

Before long, the two of them were wrapped up in the blankets, leaning against each other on a single bed as they chatted.

Keke complained,

“This bed is way too small! We should have listened to me and upgraded to a presidential suite.”

Ling Xiaoli laughed.

“You slept on a university dorm bed before. And now you’re complaining about this?”

“School was school. This is now! How can you compare the two?”

Keke scooted a little closer toward Ling Xiaoli.

“By the way, how are things with Zhou Yan? I haven’t heard you mention him lately.”