Chapter 319 An Encounter with Liu Shishi on the Plane

The second half of her sentence trailed off, carrying a hint of coquettishness.

Yang Mi watched this lovestruck young girl demeanor of hers, feeling both amused and inexplicably pressured.

She waved her hand. "Alright, I'm off. You focus on filming."

"Goodbye, Sister Mi! Take care on the way!" Leng Ba waved goodbye obediently.

The moment she turned toward the elevator, the polite smile on Yang Mi's face vanished, replaced by a glint of cunning and excitement, determined to succeed.

"Just you wait. By the time you two meet again, this lady might have returned to her eighteen-year-old self!"

Yang Mi thought to herself, "Whatever that advanced beauty serum is, and that guy Jiang Jing... this time, I'm going to win them both over!"

Thinking of certain scenes that might happen, she felt her cheeks flush. She quickly pulled down the brim of her hat and hurried into the elevator.

Leng Ba, left behind, tilted her little head. She couldn't help but feel that the expression on Sister Mi's face when she turned around was a bit strange, as if...

A bit too happy and eager?

However, she was rather thick-skinned and didn't dwell on it.

Upon returning to her room, she happily flopped onto the bed, picked up her phone, and prepared to settle scores with someone who had monopolized Jiang Jing for too long.

...

In the first-class cabin flying to the Imperial Capital, Yang Mi put on her eye mask, preparing to rest her eyes and recharge for whatever might happen tonight.

Just then, the manager sitting next to her leaned over slightly and nudged her gently with an elbow.

Lowering her voice, she said, "Mimi, look behind us to the left, at that window seat... it looks like Liu Shishi."

Hearing this, Yang Mi gently pushed her eye mask up to her forehead, pretended to turn her head casually, and scanned the direction her manager had indicated.

Sure enough, two rows back by the window sat a figure wearing a baseball cap and mask, dressed in low-key, casual attire.

Although bundled up tightly, that unique, cool temperament and the familiar contours of her eyes and brows when she occasionally looked up allowed Yang Mi to recognize her as Liu Shishi at a glance.

They had spent a long time together filming Chinese Paladin, so it was no surprise she could recognize her immediately.

Besides, the entertainment industry was small, and there were even fewer people of similar age and status.

Seemingly sensing her gaze, Liu Shishi happened to look over as well. Their eyes met briefly in the air.

There were no sparks, nor any warmth.

Yang Mi had no expression on her face, simply nodding faintly.

Liu Shishi's eyes were calm and waveless, and she responded with almost the exact same slight gesture.

There were many rumors inside and outside the industry regarding their relationship.

Some said they had fallen out due to competition for resources, while others said they were just ordinary friends.

In reality, they certainly weren't close friends, but they weren't as incompatible as the outside world made them out to be.

At most, there had been some minor competition and friction over commercial interests or roles, but it was all within a controllable range.

Being in the same vanity fair of the entertainment industry, where they constantly crossed paths, maintaining surface-level peace and politeness was basic.

After this nodding acquaintance, the two looked away and had no further interaction.

Yang Mi pulled her eye mask back down, continuing her mission to rest.

Meanwhile, Liu Shishi gazed at the clouds outside the window, lost in thought.

The plane landed smoothly at the Imperial Capital International Airport.

After turning on her phone, Yang Mi dialed Jiang Jing's number immediately.

As she walked out with the crowd, she spoke into the microphone: "I've arrived. Which hotel are you staying at? Send me the address quickly."

Jiang Jing on the other end seemed to chuckle, his tone teasing: "In such a hurry? Didn't you say you were coming back to see your parents? Shouldn't you check in at home first?"

Yang Mi was rendered speechless by his question. She stammered for a moment before forcing herself to sound calm: "You... stop worrying about so much! I have my own plans!"

"Hurry up, send the address!" Her tone carried a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

It was as if Jiang Jing could see her blushing and making excuses right now.

He stopped teasing her and said readily: "Alright, Boss Yang has commanded it, so I shall obey. I'll send the address to your WeChat immediately."

"That's more like it." Yang Mi muttered softly, her tone becoming light.

After hanging up, she quickly received the location information sent by Jiang Jing.

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly without her realizing it. Just as she was about to call her assistant to arrange a vehicle, she looked up and her eyes met Liu Shishi's again not far away.

Yang Mi's face flushed a little; she wasn't sure if Liu Shishi had overheard the phone call just now.

The place was so small, and it was relatively quiet here, so it was likely she had.

Liu Shishi had clearly heard the phone call with that unusual tone just now and had seen the little-woman expression on Yang Mi's face.

A flash of curiosity crossed Liu Shishi's eyes, but she quickly returned to her calm demeanor.

She nodded slightly at her again, then put on her sunglasses and slipped into the car that had come to pick her up.

"Is Yang Mi... seeing someone?" Sitting in the car, this thought flashed through Liu Shishi's mind.

However, she just thought about it idly; after all, the other party had publicly divorced and was single, so it was normal for her to have a new relationship.

Unlike herself...

Thinking of that failed marriage, her eyes dimmed, and an indescribable exhaustion and sorrow surged from the bottom of her heart.

She leaned back against the seat, shutting out her chaotic thoughts.

Meanwhile, Yang Mi, with a completely different mood, got into the car heading to the hotel where Jiang Jing was staying.

...

The black business car drove smoothly through the traffic of the Imperial Capital.

The closer she got to the hotel where Jiang Jing was staying, the more clearly Yang Mi felt her heart beating irregularly.

It was a complex emotion mixed with nervous anticipation and a hint of shyness, as if some unknown goal was attracting her.

This feeling was too foreign to her.

Having struggled and climbed in the entertainment industry for so many years, growing from a small actress into the "Boss Yang" who now owned her own company.

She had long been accustomed to controlling the situation, accustomed to arming herself with shrewdness and strength.

Romance?

That was more like a luxury item.

Or rather, it was something one only dared to touch slightly after weighing the pros and cons.

Being this restless just because she was going to see someone was simply unimaginable since she had become a power player.

She couldn't help but ask herself: Yang Mi, what exactly is wrong with you?

Have you really fallen for this guy, Jiang Jing?

Or is it just that, like many people in the industry, you cannot resist the huge temptation he represents—that impeccable appearance, immense wealth, and illustrious reputation?

Her thoughts were hazy; these two ideas intertwined and tangled in her mind, making it difficult for her to distinguish between them for a moment.

As strong as she was, at this moment, she couldn't even sort out her own true feelings.