Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 205: Changes (1/2)

Chapter 228: Chapter 205: Changes

Gu Yan, busy with his own work, still found various excuses to visit Ye Xiao from time to time, traveling great distances just to see her.

Sometimes, when Ye Xiao was unavailable, he would simply watch her film scenes from afar before hurriedly departing.

A year later.

The movie “Dark Night” was released.

That same year.

The film swept awards at numerous movie festivals, catapulting Ye Xiao to stardom as the hot new sensation in the film industry.

Afterward.

The movie in which she played a supporting role also premiered.

Although this film’s reputation didn’t match “Dark Night,” the character portrayed by Ye Xiao once again broke through, becoming the eternal love of countless hearts.

Three years later.

Ye Xiao, with a role in a realism-themed movie, secured her first Best Actress award.

Following that, her entertainment career soared, success following success effortlessly.

In the blink of an eye.

Seven years later.

During these seven years.

Ye Xiao had devoted nearly all her energy to her career.

She had won every award she could, accumulating a vast following of fans who adored her.

The incidents involving her and Ye Bingtong were almost never brought up again.

For she had become too dazzling.

The events from seven years past no longer held a place in the course of her life.

Ye Xiao had become increasingly like a version of herself from another world.

She was also ready to return at any moment.

On this day.

Ye Xiao attended an award ceremony, and this year, she harvested richly once more.

Afterward.

Lin Yun also received the award for Best Musician.

As Lin Yun stood on the stage, she glanced up to see Ye Xiao in the audience.

Compared to seven years ago, Ye Xiao truly had changed a lot.

Her lips always bore an appropriate smile, now engaged in conversation with those around her, the focus of everyone’s attention, and she navigated it with ease.

Lin Yun’s gaze shifted slightly, then she saw Gu Yan not far away, quietly watching Ye Xiao.

Lin Yun couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

Gu Yan was indeed an odd man.

He clearly liked Ye Xiao very much.

He even often engaged in childish jealous antics with her.

But.

In front of Ye Xiao, he never dared to show a trace of affection.

Even within the circle, no one noticed Gu Yan was actually pursuing Ye Xiao.

He was discreet, so much so it was as if he’d already anticipated something.

“Miss Lin, your acceptance speech,” the host gently reminded her from the side.

Lin Yun smiled, raising the trophy in her hand, “Today, I thank two people. One is myself. It was I who, at the most difficult moment in life, chose to climb out of the mud and start anew. The other…”

The audience below already showed kind smiles.

They knew.

Every time it came to the thank-you part, Lin Yun would always save Ye Xiao’s name for last.

Each expression of gratitude made her the most important person.

This time was no exception.

Seeing Lin Yun, Ye Xiao couldn’t help but show a helpless smile.

Xiaoyun always thanked her during each award acceptance.

It had even become a running joke.

Lin Yun smiled and said, “The other, as everyone knows, is Ye Xiao. It was she who gave me the strength and courage to break free from adversity. No matter where she goes, she will always be a beam of light in my life, forever and always.”

Lin Yun spoke with utmost sincerity.

The others, not sensing any underlying message, simply applauded with smiles.

But Ye Xiao froze.