After having breakfast, Assistant Fang arrived downstairs just in time to pick someone up. Xie Zixing didn't have much work to do today, so he decided to stay at home. Xie Ziyue, on the other hand, had to go to school for classes and cheerfully hitched a ride with Qi Zihao.

After the two of them left, Xie Zixing suddenly felt nauseous in his stomach and rushed to the bathroom, covering his mouth.

A bout of vomiting.

Pitch-black darkness enveloped the surroundings.

Xie Zixing sighed and pressed the flush button, gently massaging his stomach. His stomach had already been acting up last night, but now it was finally starting to protest, though a bit late.

Dragging his exhausted body out of the bathroom and into the adjacent bedroom, he searched for his stomach medicine. Over the past two years, his stomach had long been ravaged by alcohol, rendering it weak and prone to occasional bouts of gastritis.

But he had never been to the hospital.

Perhaps an unexpected person would never care about getting sick.

Not expected, not paid attention to, not needed.

I apologize for this name of his, and also for his father's earnest intention in naming him.

After all, stars should twinkle in the night sky, shining brightly. However, he can only hide in the darkness and lose himself, losing his way as well.

Xie Zixing swallowed the pill with water and gently massaged his stomach, struggling to pull up the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile even more unsightly than crying.

After taking the medicine, Xie Zixing returned to his own bedroom and lay on the bed. He made an effort to sniff the scent on the bed. Yesterday, that person slept in his bed for one night.

Perhaps, there still lingers the scent of that person on him, he misses him very much.

Xie Zixing was awakened by the sound of his cellphone ringing. He reached over to the bedside table and grabbed his phone, glancing at the screen. It was his manager, Liu Jie. "Hello, Liu Jie, are you feeling better now?"

Liu Jie's cheerful voice came through the receiver: "Much better now. Yaya insisted on seeing you. Are you at home right now? I'll drop by and discuss something with you."

On the other end of the phone, there was a little girl's mumbling voice, making Xie Zixing feel extremely soft-hearted as she listened. "Hmm, I'm at home. You guys come over. I'll go out and buy some groceries. Let's have lunch at my place. I'll leave the key in the usual spot."

The woman on the phone did not refuse and said something to Xie Zixing with a smile before hanging up. Xie Zixing jumped off the bed, unable to hide his joy in his eyes.

No one knows that Xie Zixing loves children very much.

Almost no one knows that Xie Zixing had once lost a child.

Xie Zixing did not disguise himself. He went to the supermarket downstairs and selected some meat such as pork ribs and chicken wings. He also took a lot of snacks that children like to eat. When he checked out, the cashier was a young girl who stared at Xie Zixing's face, looking and looking again. Xie Zixing felt a bit inexplicably uneasy being observed by her. He packed everything into his bag and prepared to leave.

The girl finally spoke up, "Are you Xie Zixing?"

Xie Zixing was momentarily stupefied, then he smiled and nodded. The girl's eyes immediately lit up with joy. "I really love your songs. Can you give me an autograph?"

Xie Zixing didn't expect to encounter one of his fans, so he flashed a brilliant smile and replied, "Sure, why not?"

Afterwards, he picked up the pen on the check-out counter, signed a name for the little girl, smiled, and handed it to her. The little girl exclaimed in surprise, clearly delighted.

Xie Zixing was also infected by the girl's smile, and his mood improved a lot.

After Xie Zixing left, another salesgirl excitedly said to the salesgirl who checked out for him, "Was that really Xie Zixing just now?"

"Yeah, yeah, I finally met my idol! Today is truly my lucky day!"

Xie Zixing did not understand the conversation between the young girls.

Xie Zixing is humming a tune as he prepares cola chicken wings in the kitchen. He remembers that Tang Ya is particularly fond of this dish.

Tang Ya is Liu Jie's daughter. She is already over six years old and in the first grade of elementary school. The little girl always likes to call her older brother with affection, her innocent voice melting people's hearts.

Before long, Liu Jie brought Tang Ya to Xie Zixing's home. Xie Zixing took out slippers specifically prepared for the two mother and daughter. Tang Ya was a little girl with big eyes and a ponytail, very cute and mischievous. As soon as she came in, she pounced into Xie Zixing's arms and said, "Brother."

Xie Zixing quickly stabilized the little girl and gently patted her head. "Yaya, you're here. Have a seat for a moment. Are you hungry?"

The little girl nodded obediently, and Sister Liu tapped the little girl's head with a disgusted expression, saying, "You little glutton."

Xie Zixing flashed a smile on his face, prompting Liu Jie and Liu Xin to sit on the sofa and plate the final dish. The three of them sat down at the table, and Liu Jie spoke with a hint of guilt, "Those old guys didn't give you a hard time yesterday, did they?"

Xie Zixing's eyes revealed a hint of embarrassment upon hearing the words, but he quickly concealed it and just smiled, saying, "It's just a few drinks, nothing serious."

Sister Liu's husband was diagnosed with cancer when Liu Xin was two years old. All of the family's savings were used to treat her husband, but they were unable to save his life. Sister Liu, who was once a top agent, was deeply affected by this tragedy and was stabbed by a fellow colleague who had been prepared in advance. Now, she can only train new employees in this small company. Xie Zixing didn't want Sister Liu to worry too much, so she didn't mention what happened yesterday.

In any case, no one dares to provoke the Qi family in City S.

I'm sure that boss from yesterday wouldn't actively provoke Qi Zihao either.

However, Xie Zixing did not know that this incident would become the straw that broke the camel's back in the days to come.

Liu Jie also understood in her heart and didn't mention this matter again. She forced a smile and said, "I got it. I arranged a endorsement for you, and the shoot is scheduled for the afternoon of the day after tomorrow."

Xie Zixing nodded to indicate that he understood.

Liu Jie continued, "I received a message from the company this morning. It is said that our company might be acquired recently, but it's still uncertain."

Xie Zixing was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, but quickly nodded to indicate his understanding. Liu Jie seemed hesitant, wanting to say something but holding back. Xie Zixing smiled and said, "Liu Jie, is there something else you can't tell me?"

Sister Liu sighed and said, "It is said that the new purchaser this time is the Qi family."

Xie Zixing was momentarily stunned, but then he chuckled lightly, indicating that he was not concerned.

However, his heart had already become a tangled mess.

What does Qizi Hao want to do?

The Qi family has never had an entertainment company under its name, so why would they acquire such a small entertainment company this time?

There was a strange emotion spreading in Xie Zixing's heart. Unable to control his thoughts, he wondered, could it be because of him?

Will it be?

Afterwards, Xie Zixing mocked himself inwardly, how could it be for him?

Xie Zixing met Liu Jie when he was eighteen years old. At that time, Xie Zixing had lost everything. Although he did not possess much throughout his life, losing everything still dealt him a significant blow. Xie Zixing walked aimlessly by a bridge in the local S city, feeling drained, and sat by the bridge, weeping uncontrollably.

At that moment, Sister Liu took him home, gave him a bowl of noodles, listened to all the stories from his short and eventful eighteen years of life, and offered him shelter for the night.

From then on, Xie Zixing kept these things in mind.

Never dare to lose, never dare to forget.

For someone who has never felt much warmth throughout their life, even the slightest kindness will be remembered by them, and they will strive their best to repay it.

Xie Zixing, he is just that kind of person.