No sooner had Lu Er left the hospital than Jiang Qingyan called, launching into a tirade of abuse.

"Are you fucking insane?!"

The roar almost pierced through the phone, "Fly back to City A without a word! Do you even know how many scenes we have tomorrow?"

Lu Er held her phone further away and calmly said, "I've already asked the director for leave. I'll work overtime to make up for the lost scenes. I'll take responsibility for the losses."

"What are you going to use to cover this? The penalty for breach of contract is one thing, but what about your professional ethics?"

Bai Zhi whispered in defense, "Brother Jiang, Brother Lu really has something urgent to attend to."

"Shut up! I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and as your assistant, you not only didn't stop her, but you even booked her plane ticket. Forget about your bonus this month!"

Lu Er rubbed her throbbing temples. "It has nothing to do with Bai Zhi. As compensation, I'll volunteer to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, okay?"

Jiang Qingyan's voice softened slightly: "Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, dress properly, there will be a lot of media."

"Okay." Lu Er hung up the phone and let out a long sigh of relief.

The next day, the branch office in City A held its opening ceremony.

Lu Er, dressed in clothes provided by the brand, stood among a group of celebrities with a standard smile on her lips.

They mechanically cooperated by taking photos and signing autographs.

"Teacher Lu, look at the camera," the photographer called out.

Lu Er snapped out of her daze and smiled at the camera.

But in her mind was Song Jingmo's pale face lying on the hospital bed, and she was filled with worry about his injuries.

"Why are you so distracted?" A familiar voice rang in my ears.

Lu Er turned her head and saw that Li Xinghua had appeared beside her at some point.

Today, Li Xinghua wore a wine-red long dress, with exquisite makeup and a radiant smile.

"It's nothing." Lu Er nodded politely, but moved half a step to the side.

At the reception following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, brand representatives and celebrities from all walks of life took turns offering toasts.

As the mainstays of the event, Lu Er and Li Xinghua drank several rounds of drinks with the guests and unknowingly got drunk.

"You don't seem right today," Li Xinghua leaned closer to Lu Er, her warm breath brushing against his neck. "Did you break up with someone?"

Lu Er took a step back uncomfortably: "Don't talk nonsense."

Seeing that it was about time, Jiang Qingyan stepped forward, pulled Li Xinghua along, and beckoned to Lu Er, "You two go back to the hotel and rest for a while."

In the hotel suite, Li Xinghua, emboldened by alcohol, practically clung to Lu Er.

"Lu Ge, I've always liked you..."

Li Xinghua's hand restlessly touched Lu Er's chest. "I've been smitten since our first collaboration."

Lu Er suddenly stood up, avoiding the touch: "You've had too much to drink."

"I wasn't drunk..."

Li Xinghua stood up and hugged Lu Er from behind, saying, "We can try to get along."

"Even if it's not public, I'm willing to have a casual fling."

Lu Er's body stiffened, and a strange feeling of nausea surged up from her stomach.

He forcefully pried Li Xinghua's hands away: "Please have some self-respect."

Li Xinghua was pushed away, staggered a few steps, and sobered up considerably.

Staring at Lu Er, her gaze shifted from dazed to angry: "I've taken such the initiative, and you haven't reacted at all. Are you even a man?"

Lu Er frowned: "What does this have to do with whether I'm a man or not?"

"Ha!" Li Xinghua sneered, "I'm considered one of the top beauties in the industry. You wouldn't even take someone throwing themselves at you? You're either sick or impotent."

These words struck Lu Er like a heavy hammer, leaving her stunned in place.

Over the years, no matter how beautiful the actresses he has worked with were, he has never had a physical reaction to any woman.

The alcohol was taking effect, and Lu Er didn't have time to think. He coldly said, "Get lost, don't bother me."

Li Xinghua slammed the door and left.

In the hospital ward, Song Jingmo sat leaning against the headboard, holding a medical journal in his hand, his abdominal wound throbbing slightly.

"Have something to eat." Aunt Wang came in carrying a thermal lunchbox, her smile kind. "Xiao Er asked me to make this for you and Xiao Yan."

Song Jingmo said calmly, "Just put it there, I'm not hungry."

Wang Ma's eyes were full of worry: "You need to replenish your nutrition after being injured. Xiao Er said you were badly injured, so this is porridge and side dishes specially prepared for you."

Song Jingmo twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything.

Wang Ma always knows how to say the nicest things.

Lu Er would probably only specifically instruct Leng Keyan to prepare this; his portion was probably just something he did incidentally.

Aunt Wang sighed, "Xiao Er went out to work early this morning, otherwise she would definitely have come to see you."

"Hmm." Song Jingmo turned a page of the journal and stopped talking.

Lu Er rested at the hotel for a while, then attended a lunch party, and returned to the villa at 5 pm.

Wang Ma was busy in the kitchen, and a fragrant aroma wafted through the air.

"Xiao Er is back. I've made some soup, it'll be ready soon." Wang Ma poked her head out from the kitchen.

"Aunt Wang, how's it going at the hospital?" Lu Er asked, holding a bottle of water. "Is Jingmo feeling any better?"

As Wang Ma served the dishes, she said, "Xiao Mo was in a bad mood and didn't eat much."

Lu Er's eyes darkened: "He's injured, so it's normal for him to have a poor appetite."

Aunt Wang wiped her hands: "Did you two have a fight? Xiao Mo has been raised by his uncle since he was little, so it's inevitable that he's a bit quiet. Try to coax him a bit."

"I..." Lu Er opened her mouth, but didn't know where to begin.

"I'm going upstairs to take a shower first. I won't eat tonight. You can take all the food to them."

"Why aren't you eating again?" Aunt Wang said disapprovingly. "I have things to do tonight. Why don't you take the food to the hospital?"

Lu Er hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"I'll go pack it up right away. Xiao Mo didn't eat much at noon, you have to make sure he finishes it." Wang Ma nagged, "How can he not eat? They're all such a worry."

Because she had been drinking, Lu Er took a taxi to the hospital. Carrying two insulated containers, she first pushed open the door to Leng Keyan's ward.

"Uncle! Why are you bringing me food?" Leng Keyan sat up straight with surprise. "Quick, quick, I'm starving!"

Lu Er placed the insulated food container on the bedside table. "Where's Dr. Yin? Why isn't she here?"

"Teacher Yin said he has something to do and will be over later." Leng Keyan looked longingly at the insulated food container. "Can you let me eat first?"

"Wait for Dr. Yin to arrive," Lu Er said, picking up another insulated box and leaving.

Leng Keyan pouted, feeling wronged: "You're just biased. You only care about Teacher Song and don't care about my life or death."

Lu Er was too lazy to argue and only left her back view.

Song Jingmo's ward was quiet. Lu Er braced herself and placed the insulated box on the bedside table.

"Did Wang Ma ask you to deliver it?" Song Jingmo suddenly asked.

Lu Er was startled: "Um, are you feeling better?"

With the movement, a strong scent of women's perfume wafted over, making Song Jingmo's nose itch.

This rich fruity aroma is quite different from the cool woody aroma that Luer usually uses.

Such a strong perfume scent, it must be quite busy.

Song Jingmo looked at the slightly embarrassed person standing by the bed: "Yes, is there anything else?"

Looking at Song Jingmo's bloodless lips and the thick bandages on his abdomen, Lu Er felt a pang of pain in her heart.

"No." Lu Er's feet seemed rooted to the spot, showing no intention of leaving.

Song Jingmo rubbed his nose, his brows furrowed slightly, and said bluntly, "You can leave now."

Before Lu Er could speak, Liao Xubai pushed open the door and entered: "Jingmo, I brought you your favorite beef and tomato stir-fry..."

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