Qing Muye recounted everything that had happened to Shu Yao over the past year and more to Meng Jingwei, leaving no detail untold.
After understanding everything, Meng Jingwei was already lying on the sofa, letting out a long sigh. She murmured with a heavy heart, "Her life is quite hard. Amnesia is also a kind of relief for her. But... have you ever thought that she only had minor facial cosmetic surgery? Acquaintances would recognize her at a glance. If Qing Sihui knew she was Shu Yao, would he...?"
Meng Jingwei didn't finish her sentence. She knew Qing Muye understood her meaning.
"Some things have to be faced sooner or later," Qing Muye said, taking a cigarette from his pack, lighting it, and taking a deep drag. "Shu Yao didn't witness Anthony's death firsthand, but she is destined to be involved in Qing Sihui's ending."
With that, Meng Jingwei understood Qing Muye's intentions.
However...
"What if Ivan, Lin Meng, and the others recognize Shu Yao when they see her?" Meng Jingwei didn't know how to handle the situation.
"Shu Yao has traumatic amnesia, and it's very likely she'll recover. But whether to tell her the truth before she recovers is up to you," Qing Muye spread his hands. "She's your best friend, so I won't interfere."
On the other end of the phone, Meng Jingwei blinked as she lay on the sofa, falling into deep thought.
After a long pause, she said, "I understand."
With that, Meng Jingwei looked at the man on the video call and said sincerely, "Thank you."
Shu Yao was her best friend. No matter how foolish she had been in the past or how she had been deceived, that was all in the past.
As the pampered darling of her parents, she had lived a life like a pampered princess. How could she have witnessed the darkness of the world?
After a few pleasantries, they hung up the phone.
Qing Muye never mentioned where he had been last night, and Meng Jingwei never asked.
As soon as the video call ended, Qing Muye's phone rang again.
Looking at the number flashing on the screen, his eyebrows furrowed. He answered the call, "What is it?"
"Does Meng Jingwei know me?"
After the call was connected, Lan Shu directly questioned Qing Muye.
It was a sudden question, and Qing Muye was silent for a moment. "Yes."
"Were we good friends before?" Lan Shu couldn't recall past events due to her amnesia, but based on the time she spent with Meng Jingwei that morning, she had a keen sense that Meng Jingwei should know her.
"We've been through thick and thin," Qing Muye replied truthfully.
Lan Shu reached out and rubbed her forehead. "Can you tell me some things about my past?"
"Some things are better left to unfold naturally."
Lan Shu understood Qing Muye's meaning and didn't ask further, ending the call.
...
On the other side, at the hospital.
Su Meiyi, having been stabbed by Meng Jingwei, had her wound stitched with ten stitches and was in tears from the pain.
She already felt incredibly wronged, but to her surprise, when Lu Sen came to the hospital, he told her not to pursue Meng Jingwei's responsibility. He also said that Meng Jingwei was an artist signed by Huayu Media, and they were considered 'fellow disciples.' There was no need for a big fuss.
Two years ago, Meng Jingwei was indeed an artist with Huayu Media, but Su Meiyi didn't know that Meng Jingwei had terminated her contract with Huayu Media midway.
"Why? She stole my resources and injured me. Why can't I pursue it?" She felt extremely wronged.
Lu Sen, holding his phone, stood by the bed and looked down at Su Meiyi. He said coldly, " 'The General's Orphaned Daughter' is directed by Director Li, and he appreciates Meng Jingwei's combat skills. If you were the same as her, what would Meng Jingwei use to compete with you? Moreover, Director Li gave you the role of the third female lead and explicitly said that he would definitely give you a second female lead role in his next film. For you, it's a gain. You should know how many people would beg for even a small supporting role in Director Li's productions."