Chapter 18 (1/2)

Chapter Eighteen: Cheer Up

Fang Xi came to work the next day. She was a little haggard but not dispirited.

No one noticed anything unusual.

When the office was empty of others, Yun Nan could not help but ask her, “Why don’t you take a long vacation? Go out on a trip and clear your head.”

Fang Xi was surprised and countered, “You’ve gotten your script back, so your film is set to go. I have to sign you up for this year’s film festival and prepare for all sorts of activities. Where would I find the time to take a break?”

Yun Nan looked at Fang Xi and said nothing.

Fang Xi smiled and patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry. It’s just a breakup; I can handle it. There are plenty of men out there.

Out with the old and in with the new

, right?”

Yun Nan grabbed her hand. “The more you say things like that, the more it shows you care for and haven’t let go of him. If you want to throw yourself into work, then I won’t force you. However, you must, MUST take good care of yourself. I need you, whether it’s at work or in my personal life!”

Fang Xi’s eyes were a little wet. She gave Yun Nan a small push, “Brat! You’re too much! Who needs a man when I have you? Why don’t we just spend the rest of our lives together?”

Yun Nan laughed and avoided her grabby hands. “Why would I spend the rest of my life with you when I can spend it with my money?” she teased.

“Hey! Do you have something against living with me?” Fang Xi pretended to hit her.

The two of them laughed and played around for a while before they calmed down. Fang Xi felt much more relaxed and looked at Yun Nan gratefully. “You are a gift from the heavens! Yun Nan, it’s great to have you around.”

Yun Nan smiled but didn’t say anything.

Fang Xi continued, “You’re right, I’m still upset. After all, I’ve been with him for seven years. In the best years of my youth, he was in every corner. Now that our relationship is at an end, it’s impossible not to be sad, but what can I do?”

“From the very beginning, he never promised me a lifetime. I loved him, and I felt that the process was more important than the result. Like a moth, I plunged into the flame and burned to pieces without hesitation.”

“Yun Nan, I don’t regret it. I’m just… I’m just a little reluctant to let things end like this. After all, we spent seven years together, and I didn’t get even a little bit of affection from him. It makes me feel quite frustrated. Am I really that terrible?”