Chapter 141: Rejuvenation

This was an unprecedentedly grand opening ceremony, standing out starkly in the small town of Hengdian. Countless media reporters and fans packed the dazzling hotel until there was barely room to breathe. Most of the fans held up signs bearing the names Wei Hao, Li Min, and Alisa. Although the weather was gradually warming, their enthusiasm showed no sign of waning.

“Ah――――”

“Wei Hao! Wei Hao! Wei Hao...”

“Li Min! Li Min! Li Min...”

“Alisa! Alisa! Alisa...”

Suddenly, the crowd erupted into excited cheers, the shutters of cameras clicking incessantly. After a long wait, the stars finally arrived.

Besides the male lead, Li Min, a popular Korean star, the female lead was an ordinary, unknown figure. Yet at this moment, she was the most envied and admired person present. Perhaps she had been anonymous moments ago, but from this instant on, her life was destined to shine brilliantly. Why? Because she had become the female lead in Alisa’s first mainland China drama—a role fiercely sought after by countless international actresses but unattainable for them.

“Dear media friends, welcome to the opening ceremony of ‘A Person of Great Importance,’ Alisa’s first inspirational-themed drama. Now, let us welcome the two leads, along with the young master of the Zheng Corporation, Zheng Yingqi, our sponsor, to join Alisa in cutting the ribbon for the new production,” Assistant Lan Ruo announced expertly, accustomed to such formalities.

“Clap! Clap! Clap――――――”

After the applause, the four stepped forward together, raised their scissors, and cut the red ribbon in unison.

“Alisa, what are your expectations for this drama?”

“Why did you choose a Korean actor for the male lead role?”

“May I ask...”

Country Road, take me home... At that moment, a familiar ringtone cut through the reporters’ questions.

“Hello!” With Lan Ruo’s help, she stepped out of the crowd of reporters.

“What the hell!”

Hearing the familiar, though somewhat deranged, yet ever-arrogant voice, Gu Yan’s hand holding the phone began to tremble, overwhelmed and unsure of what to say.

“Hey! Gu Yan, you didn’t faint from excitement, did you?” The teasing voice came again from the other end, bringing Gu Yan back to her senses.

“Damn you! Wait for me right there!” Hanging up, she immediately rushed down to the hotel garage, ignoring the reporters’ bewildered glances. Of course, several quick-witted journalists had already snapped photos of Gu Yan answering the call. If all went as expected, tomorrow’s entertainment headlines would scream: “Mysterious Call Provokes Alisa’s Outburst, Leaves Co-stars and Sponsor Behind in Haste.”

Gu Yan pushed the accelerator to the limit, racing toward the hospital. Unbeknownst to her, a car closely trailed behind.

Shen Hong watched as Gu Yan’s car stopped outside the hospital entrance, his doubts instantly resolved. After all, they had spent two years together day and night; though he said little, he had seen everything.

“You stubborn girl, you still managed to wake up,” Gu Yan found Daxian, Choumei, Xiaomeng, and 10 teasing inside the ward, clearly she was the last to arrive.

“Hey, hey, hey! Look at the LV bag, the Chanel dress—our Gu Yan’s big outing naturally called for a grand entrance,” they joked.

Gu Yan exhaled deeply to calm herself. “Fine, since you’ve come back to life today, I won’t hold it against you.”

“Haha, haha!” The sisters burst into laughter at Gu Yan’s serious face. After three years apart, the five sisters had finally gathered once more.

Leaning against the ward door, Gu Yan heard their laughter and quietly slipped away, just as silently as she had arrived. No one noticed.