“Xinran, is that really you?” On the other end of the phone, Zhan Rilang's voice carried a hint of surprise and a lot of joy.
“Rilang, I'm right across from the hotel where you're staying, can you come down to meet me?” Sitting by the window, Xinran tilted her head slightly to see the towering hotel building across the street. She didn't know which room Zhan Rilang was in; she only knew he was there, so fortunately, she could still reach him.
She adjusted her hat and lowered her head, taking a light sip from her coffee cup. Following the address reported in the entertainment news about where Rilang was staying, she had taken a taxi from Dongshan Residence and hurried over here. Although she was tired, she would gladly board a plane to leave Japan as soon as possible.
“Xinran, wait for me for five minutes, I'll be right down.”
“No need to rush.” Xinran chuckled lightly into the phone. She could genuinely feel the joy in his voice, which made her certain that no matter how time changed, Zhan Rilang would always remain unchanged towards her. Even if she still didn't accept him, even if he married and had children in the future, their relationship would always be as pure as it once was.
“Come on, let's go back to my room.” Moments later, Zhan Rilang sat beside Xinran, affectionately stroking her long hair.
“You're here so quickly; I haven't even finished my coffee.” Xinran pouted playfully at Zhan Rilang, whose face was obscured by large sunglasses.
She actually didn't understand why Zhan Rilang chose to enter the entertainment industry because from what she knew about him, he hated being watched and judged by others. Yet once he became a star, those things he once despised became an everyday necessity.
However, such an outstanding man was destined to succeed no matter which path he took. Ever since he won the Best Newcomer Award, he had become a hot figure in the entertainment world. Every step he took brought him closer to success. It seemed that at this moment, he was in Japan to promote his new EP. No one expected that once the new EP was released in Japan, it would become such a hit. Considering future profits, his agency sent him to Japan for promotion. Therefore, even in this originally unfamiliar country, he had to avoid being chased by fans and must always wear sunglasses and a hat to conceal his striking appearance.
“Is grapefruit juice okay? I remember your favorite is Irish Coffee, but they don't have that kind of coffee here.” Zhan Rilang handed a glass of light orange grapefruit juice to Xinran, then sat down across from her.
“Thank you.” Xinran accepted the cup and set it aside. “Actually, it's fine; I already satisfied my cravings downstairs at the café, although that Irish coffee wasn't very authentic.”
"Then, can you tell me the reason you came to find me?" Zhan Rilang smiled and asked.
"I want to leave Japan, and I need your help..." Xinran replied softly, her eyelashes lowered.
"Your words seem to hint at something; are you being pursued? Is it him?" Zhan Rilang furrowed his brows and pressed on.
"If possible, I..." Xinran's expression showed difficulty. She thought about asking Zhan Rilang for help, but that meant revealing everything about her entanglement with Mu Shaosi. However, she didn't want to speak up, not because it was too hard to say, but because the complicated relationship between her and Mu Shaosi was truly difficult to explain clearly.
"Alright, I understand. If you don't want to talk, I won't ask. But you have to tell me how I can help you," Zhan Rilang's face flashed with a hint of hurt, though he quickly concealed this sudden emotion. He had never been a pessimistic person, but ever since that day when Xinran suddenly took leave from the production team and never returned, he felt that today, upon seeing her again, she seemed to be drifting further away from him. That feeling was something he wanted to grasp and salvage but found it futile.
"Rilang, I think I can only thank you; there's nothing else I can do!"
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