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Chapter 39: Who Wants To Become A Stepfather?

Editor: Larbre Studio

Xu Xiyan was silent for a moment, then she sighed.

"I'm also troubled by this. But Ying Bao is my daughter and no matter what the circumstances, I have a responsibility to protect her from harm."

Having said that, she considered the paparazzi of the entertainment circle, how well she knew that they were insatiable. How could she possibly keep them from finding out about Ying Bao?

Fang Xiaocheng had come up with an idea.

"Yanyan, I think I actually might have a way to solve this problem regarding Ying Bao."

"Go on."

"Just tell them that Ying Bao is your niece. When you're busy filming, you can put Ying Bao at my place. I'm not that busy with my flower shop business. anyway," she admitted.

"Oh, Orange, that's a great idea! You've thought it all out! How considerate of you! If you were a man, I would marry you in a heartbeat."

Xu Xiyan was so moved that she gave Fang Xiaocheng a hug. She was such a kind and caring friend. She was glad to have a friend as loyal as Fang Xiaocheng in her life.

Fang Xiaocheng smiled and patted her back, laughing. "I would marry you too, but I'm afraid Da Zhi wouldn't approve."

Ying Bao had overheard the conversation of the two adults. She understood her mother's difficulties and wanted to prove that she was not a burden to her mother. She said to Fang Xiaocheng:

"Auntie Orange, Baby is trying to make money every day. Lots and lots of money so I can buy a big beautiful house for Xi Baby, and beautiful clothes for Xi Baby, and a caring and handsome hushband for Xi Baby…"

"What's a hushband?" asked Fang Xiaocheng.

"Isn't Xi Baby's hushband my daddy? Oh, Auntie Orange, how could you not figure that out!? Maybe you're not so bright after all!" Ying Bao shook his head.

Fang Xiaocheng: "…"

Uh… was I just patronized by a four-year-old kid?

Ying Bao continued to fantasize about her dream future.

"I also want to buy a big castle for Xi Baby so she can become a princess… and Baby wants to make Xi Baby the happiest mommy in the world…"

Happiest…

Ugh…

Fang Xiaocheng had no idea what to say. Is it that easy for a single mother to get happiness?

It was not that Fang Xiaocheng was being unsympathetic. Realistically speaking, it wouldn't be easy for Xu Xiyan to find another man to marry, as long she had a child to take care of. Who would want to be a stepfather?

But Xu Xiyan had never seen Ying Bao as a burden, and she loved her. If her daughter hadn't come into her life, how much happiness would she have missed out on for all these years?

Besides, Ying Bao was more mature than other children of her age. Ying Bao would never let her worry and, wherever she went, she would still feel the warmth of the little one.

With Fang Xiaocheng's help in caring for Ying Bao, Xu Xiyan could relax a little, relieved to have the support.

The next morning, Xu Xiyan decided to go redeem her mother's violin from the pawn shop.

Five years ago, in order to raise money for her studies abroad, Xu Xiyan had pawned her mother's violin for 100,000 yuan. She had planned to redeem it after returning from abroad, and today was the deadline for the loan.

It was an heirloom left behind by her mother, and she knew she had to redeem it.

She opened her suitcase and looked for the pawn receipt, but she couldn't find it anywhere.

She tried to remember where she had left it.

Oh no… the receipt was in the pocket of the clothes I wore that day. Huo Yunshen changed my clothes… I wonder if he disposed of them…

It was a serious matter, and Xu Xiyan called Huo Yunshen at once.


Chapter 40: Felt Like Dying

Editor: Larbre Studio

It was break time at Yunhai Entertainment. A vintage phonograph sat atop a cupboard in the CEO's office, filling the space with piano music.

Huo Yunshen would only listen to music when he was in a good mood. The phonograph had been collecting dust for years, and it finally got to play some beautiful music again.

Music was one of Huo Yunshen's hobbies, and he was very talented. He could play various orchestra instruments. If he had pursued a music career from the start, he might've become a famous musician by now.

He was also proficient in writing lyrics and composing music. He had written and produced the ending theme for the movie that got him the award for international best actor, "24 Hours of Life."

As Huo Yunshen sat immersing himself in the music, he got a call from Xu Xiyan. He was both shocked and surprised by the call. He quickly turned off the music.

"Yunhai Entertainment. How may I help you?"

"Huo Yunshen… Oh, my apologies… Mr. Huo. I have something to ask you. Did you keep the dirty clothes that you helped me change out of the day before yesterday?"

"Yes. I just had them washed." Huo Yunshen could hear Xu Xiyan panting on the other side of the phone. "Why? What's the matter?"

It's still there, Xu Xiyan was relieved. "Was there any paper in the pocket when you washed it?"

Huo Yunshen thought about it. "There was, but it was destroyed by the washing machine."

Huo Yunshen was not used to checking the pockets before washing his clothes. He would always soak the clothes in water and detergent before throwing them into the machine.

He only noticed that there was a piece of paper in the pocket after the clothes came out. By then, the paper had turned to pulp. It was impossible to read what was on it anymore.

Oh…

As soon as Xu Xiyan heard Huo Yunshen's reply, everything went black. It was like she was struck by lightning; she felt like dying on the spot.

"Was it important," Huo Yunshen asked.

If the receipt from the pawn shop is gone, how am I supposed to reclaim my mother's violin?

Oh, God! Are you trying to kill me?

"Hello? Xu Xiyan? Is that paper important?".

"No, it's not important. I'm fine. Goodbye."

After Xu Xiyan hung up, she felt like crying. Who could she blame?

Huo Yunshen helped her wash her clothes out of kindness. There was no way she could blame him. All she could do was blame her luck.

Even though she had lost the receipt, Xu Xiyan did not give up. She still wanted to go to the pawn shop and ask whether she could get her violin back without the receipt.

Xu Xiyan went to Peijing Pawn Shop, where she talked to the manager at the front desk. But he told her there was nothing to be done.

"We're sorry, ma'am. This is the rule of our pawn shop; we can't give you a free pass. Please understand. We won't be able to let you reclaim the violin unless you have the receipt. Maybe you could go back and look harder?"

Xu Xiyan left the pawn shop in such low spirits, the thought of ending her life even crossed her mind. I should've come and reclaimed the violin on the very first day I came back!

Today is the last day for me to reclaim it, and now the receipt is gone! What am I supposed to do?


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