Hollywood, I became a legend with special effects.

At the emergency building of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, doctors from neurosurgery and orthopedics were already waiting at the entrance.

Liu Yifei was taken directly to the CT room and then underwent an MRI.

An hour later, the consultation results came out.

Liu Xiaoli had already arrived at the consultation room, her eyes red with anxiety.

Jiang Yu stood to the side, watching the doctor hang the MRI films on the viewing light.

"Ms. Liu, look here."

The chief physician of neurosurgery pointed to several areas on the X-ray, "There is a relatively obvious posterior bulging of the C3-4 and C4-5 intervertebral discs, which is compressing part of the dural sac. There are also signs of early degenerative changes in the C5-6 area. This did not happen suddenly today; it is the result of long-term strain accumulation, which has reached a critical point, and the high pressure and specific movements have triggered acute symptoms."

Liu Xiaoli was stunned: "Long-term accumulation? But Qianqian never said it was particularly serious..."

"Many cervical spine problems have intermittent symptoms in the early and middle stages, which are easily overlooked or mistaken for ordinary fatigue."

The head of orthopedics spoke up, his tone more moderate than before, "Your daughter's condition is in the early to mid-stage, far from being out of control, but it is indeed an alarm that must be taken seriously immediately."

He turned to Jiang Yu and Liu Yifei: "The good news is that because it was discovered relatively early, there is still considerable room for reversibility in the cervical disc morphology and nerve compression. If they can strictly adhere to the systematic treatment over the next year, we recommend a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, including systematic traction, acupuncture, herbal bath therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication, along with targeted rehabilitation training to strengthen the core muscles of the neck. At the same time, they should absolutely avoid strenuous exercise and prolonged weight-bearing. There is a great chance of recovering 80% of their function, without affecting their normal life and most of their work."

Liu Xiaoli breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was still in her throat: "What about filming? Especially the action scenes?"

The doctor hesitated for a moment: "Absolutely not within a year. After a year, a more detailed evaluation is needed. If recovery is ideal and it's done under professional protection and guidance, it's not impossible. Within three years, things like wire work and high-intensity combat must be done with extreme caution."

Liu Yifei lay in bed, listening to the doctor's words, tears streaming silently down her face.

She finally found a definite answer to those years of hidden pain, but what followed was a deeper panic.

Being unable to engage in strenuous exercise for a year means that she will be excluded from all roles requiring physical strength and action performance for at least a year.

The opportunity she vaguely felt could break her recent predicament of having no roles to play and being subtly "frozen out" by some force, "The Witch," seemed to be drifting away with the doctor's words.

"What about the treatment plan?" Jiang Yu asked directly, his eyes thoughtful as he looked at the scans.

The hazy fragments of her past life became clearer, and yes, she was indeed later trapped by them, a situation that became more serious several years later.

Now, it seems there's still time.

"You'll be hospitalized for a month first to treat the acute phase, relieve inflammation and pain, and develop a detailed rehabilitation plan. After discharge, you'll need to come to the hospital for treatment every week for the first three months, after which you can reduce the frequency. Home rehabilitation training must be done daily, and the key is rest and acupuncture and physical therapy."

.......

After the doctor left, a complex silence fell over the ward.

Liu Yifei stared at the ceiling, tears welling up in her eyes finally streaming down her face. Her voice was filled with resentment: "Mom, is there no hope for 'The Witch'? I haven't gotten a decent role in a long time..."

She spoke the last half of the sentence very softly, but Jiang Yu heard it.

He suddenly recalled some vague rumors from his past life, about her period of silence, about resources... It turned out that this trend had already emerged in 2007.

After "The Forbidden Kingdom", she was temporarily sidelined in the domestic entertainment industry.

Liu Xiaoli held her daughter's hand, her eyes reddening. She knew, of course, the predicament her daughter was facing; this sudden injury seemed to have made matters worse.

Jiang Yu turned around and walked to the bedside.

"The doctor said it's not possible within a year, not forever." Jiang Yu paused. "For you personally, I think the most important choice right now is not to rush into any specific project, but to thoroughly strengthen your physical foundation."

Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei were both stunned.

Jiang Yu continued, his tone unusually carrying a hint of planning: "My advice is to make the most of this year. Strictly follow your doctor's orders and make treatment and rehabilitation the core of your work this year. At the same time, don't neglect your acting skills; in fact, you need to improve them further by performing in stage plays."

"A stage play?" Liu Yifei murmured repeatedly.

"Yes. No retakes, facing the audience directly, high-intensity, continuous performances—this is the best way to hone an actor's skills, delivery of lines, and stage presence. Stage play rehearsals and performances are relatively regular, and the physical demands are far lower than action scenes in film and television, which is perfect for your recovery period."

Jiang Yu's eyes were clear. "Use this year to get your body into peak condition and hone your acting skills to a new level. When you're truly ready..."

He looked at her and made a promise: "Light Chaser Pictures will have a suitable film for you next year, and I can promise you priority in auditions and trial periods."

This wasn't just empty talk; he had several suitable movies in mind, roles that didn't require flying or teleporting, but demanded immense inner strength and depth of performance.

Liu Yifei was completely stunned, and even forgot to shed tears.

The shift from despair at the thought of missing a crucial opportunity due to a sudden illness to the shock of hearing that a drama series was being commissioned was immense.

"Mr. Jiang, are you telling the truth?" Liu Xiaoli's voice was a little tense.

"Of course." Jiang Yu nodded. "The premise is that you must take responsibility for yourself first. Focus on recovering and completing this year's training. The release schedule for 'The Witch' ultimately couldn't match yours for various reasons, but that's not the end. Your journey is still long."

Jiang Yu's words not only gave her the most tangible hope and path, but also subtly relieved some of the pressure on her; even if it didn't work out this time, there was still a blueprint for the future that she looked forward to.

Liu Yifei nodded vigorously, tears welling up again, this time a complex emotion of rekindled fighting spirit.

"Thank you, I promise! I will definitely get proper treatment, train hard, and perform well in the play. I will not let you down, and I will not let myself down."

Jiang Yu looked at the rekindled fire in her eyes and nodded slightly.

"Remember your words. Mr. Yang will assist you with the specific treatment and follow-up arrangements. I'm going back to school now."

"President Jiang!" Liu Yifei called out to him again.

He turned around.

"Thank you for showing me the way," she said, her voice choked with emotion, each word clear.

Jiang Yu was silent for a moment, then said only, "The road is one you make yourself; I'm just someone who reminds you to look at the map."

After saying that, he pushed open the door and left, leaving behind a room filled with renewed hope and tranquility.

After all the staff left, only the five core team members remained in the small auditorium at Beijing Film Academy.

Yang Siwei tidied up the score sheet: "Overall, disregarding unforeseen circumstances, Liu Yifei's overall score is indeed the highest, followed by Wang Zhi and Shu Chang. Now, the situation..."

Lu Yang sighed: "Her conditions are perfect, but unfortunately her health..."

Jiang Yu looked at the darkening sky outside the window: "Her body doesn't allow her to handle the high intensity of 'The Witch,' so we won't take the risk."

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