This sentence was undoubtedly a blow to the head, and Gu Xizhi turned to look at her with a heavy and obvious gaze.

Lili shrugged, then suddenly said in a relaxed tone: "Okay, we should not talk about this anymore. You asked me to accompany you to this mall, not just for coffee, right? It's rare for us not to look at scripts in the evening. Are you here to buy things? Or do something else?"

Gu Xizhi calmed her mood a bit, then looked at the time on her wristwatch again, "Let's go, accompany me to the top floor for a meal." 

Lili was a bit surprised, "Ha?"

A few minutes later, inside the top-floor Savourone fairy tale-themed restaurant.

Gu Xizhi handed the menu to the waiter in a tuxedo while Lili sat in her seat continuously examining the restaurant's decoration.

"Wow, this place is so girly."

In the world of Snow White and the Prince, even the air seems to have the scent of pink bubbles. Lili looked at the restaurant's abundant fairy tale elements and couldn't help but prop her chin, gazing around the restaurant with emotion.

After observing for quite some time, she suddenly looked at Gu Xizhi and asked, "Why did you specifically choose this place to eat? Have you developed a liking for this style recently?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xizhi glanced at Lili. "No, I came here to find an answer."

"An answer?" Lili was puzzled. "What answer? Who do you need to ask? Why didn't I see you asking anyone?" 

Gu Xizhi looked at the location not far away, where there was a mushroom house under the bookshelves stacked with ancient books. There, the wall lamps sparkled and in the dim light, the mushroom house seemed to be covered in a magical enchantment, with elves guarding it from above. It was serene and peaceful, radiating warmth. At this moment, two or three stylishly dressed girls approached from the restaurant's entrance and walked straight toward the mushroom house, as if entering an uncharted realm.

Gu Xizhi suddenly stood up.

She wanted to go forward to confirm something when, at the same time, an elderly person dressed in medieval tailcoat attire, resembling an old butler, walked by. Gu Xizhi thought for a moment and immediately approached him, asking, "Hello, may I inquire if your restaurant's mushroom house is open?"

The elderly man turned his head to look in the direction of the mushroom house. "Yes," he replied with a smile. "That mushroom house opened a few days ago."

Gu Xizhi suddenly felt a bit excited.

"Your owner must be very happy."

The elderly man was puzzled, "You know our owner?" He quickly smiled and said, "Yes, he is quite happy now."

Gu Xizhi lightly curved her lips. "Good, happiness is important." She thanked him with a smile. The elderly man nodded respectfully and bid her farewell.

Gu Xizhi looked at the nearby mushroom house, a faint smile on her lips.

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Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1849307

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The last day of May, on the set.

Since today was the final day of shooting for the "Black and White Feather" crew, the set was filled with a sense of parting.

Today's scene was also the last scene of "Black and White Feather." It was a wedding scene with numerous guests dressed in suits and gowns, making the scene appear lively. An endless green lawn and flower balloons made the atmosphere feel warm and romantic.

By noon, the major scene was finished. Director Scarlett Li, saw Gu Xizhi, dressed in a wedding gown, sitting on the stone steps amid a bed of flowers, gazing into the distant sky in a daze. Scarlett Li approached and patted her shoulder.

"Xiao Gu."

Gu Xizhi came back to his senses," Director Jia."

She tried to stand up, but Scarlett Li patted her shoulder, making her sit back down, and they sat side by side.

"This scene is nearly finished," she also followed Gu Xizhi's gaze towards the distant horizon. "Are you feeling very reluctant to part with it?"

Gu Xizhi glanced at her. "Yes, I'm very reluctant."

"Reluctant about what?" Scarlett Li's voice was calm. "Every story eventually has an ending; life is inherently filled with encounters and farewells."

"But if the encounter is very beautiful, then surely you would be reluctant to part."

"Reluctance is normal, but parting is the only answer." Scarlett Li patted her shoulder. "If you truly feel reluctant, then let go of everything and savor the process."

Gu Xizhi turned to look at her, with a hint of disbelief in her eyes. "Director Jia, for you, is this a meeting you're reluctant to part from?"

"Of course," Scarlett Li turned to look into the distance. "Xiao Gu, do you believe that, after all these years of filming, you are my favorite leading actress?"

"Director Jia?" Gu Xizhi looked at her with surprise.

Scarlett Li gave her a very affirmative look. "You are an actress who combines talent and hard work. In this entertainment industry, I've met many, many actors. Some come from professional training, some have unconventional paths, some are naturally gifted, and some are diligently hardworking. Among all those actors, you are the most talented and the hardest working I've ever encountered."

She sighed and whispered, "In this vast world of vanity fair, many people can lose themselves along the way. Acting is an art, and behind the vibrant and lively performances, there's often a lot of tedious dedication. Over these years, you might not have had better choices, but you've always remained focused, pure, and sincere. Your dedication and diligence, I've seen them all. The camera doesn't lie, and I won't casually apply these words to just anyone." Scarlett Li said, "An actress like you, I will certainly be reluctant to part with."

Gu Xizhi was suddenly moved and speechless.

Scarlett Li patted her shoulder and said, "But there's no need to be reluctant. Our film is so good; it will surely remain in my heart and the hearts of all the audience, right?"

Gu Xizhi nodded gently with tears in her eyes.

Scarlett Li, looking at her tears, suddenly smiled and said, "Actually, I know that your reluctance isn't just because of the film."

Gu Xizhi was so surprised that her tears turned into a smile, "Director Jia, what are you saying?"

"I'm talking about Qu Xizhi," Scarlett Li said. "You're reluctant not only because of the film, right?"

Gu Xizhi suddenly felt embarrassed.

Scarlett Li smiled and said, "I can see she cares a lot about you." She paused. "But I can also see that you care a lot about her too."

While speaking, Scarlett Li shook her head with a smile. "I don't know why you two had conflicts, but I believe this opportunity is rare for both of you."

She looked into the distance and sighed deeply. "Xiao Gu, do you know? In life, not everything can be resolved."

"What?"

Scarlett Li looked at her. "You've known each other for many years, right?"

Gu Xizhi opened her mouth and spoke very softly, "Yes."Scarlett Li nodded. "You see," she gazed into the distant sky, "Some people, throughout our lives, will remain unforgettable."

She paused. "So many years have passed. Have you ever considered facing it again?"

"Facing it again?"

"Yes." Scarlett Li's voice sounded a little emotional. "Confronting things and people from the past, even the difficult ones, is also a choice."

"Sister Jia*, are you saying that I'm not brave enough?"

*not an error, she dropped formalities and changed from Director Jia to Sister Jia

Scarlett Li laughed. "Do you think you're brave enough?" 

Gu Xizhi lowered her head with a sense of vulnerability.

Scarlett Li looked at Gu Xizhi and said with a smile, "It's rare that you have the chance to come back together. If you miss this opportunity, it might become an eternal regret in the future."

"In fact, you don't want to have this regret, do you?"

Gu Xizhi's expression suddenly became very emotional. "Sister Jia..."

Scarlett Li playfully poked her head and said, "You, clearly reluctant, but you don't dare to admit it."

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