Shen Tong waved her hand, feeling a bit annoyed by the stifling air: "Let's not talk about that. How's your head?"
"Shen Tong, I wouldn't have thought about it if you hadn't mentioned it. Look at what you did, it's left a scar," Liang Xiaoyuan said, still feeling the sting of the memory.
"It's not that bad. The scar isn't very big. Besides, you're not a girl; why do you need to be perfect?" Shen Tong didn't feel particularly guilty. A small scar on a guy's face didn't matter much, and Shen Tong had to get close to see the tiny mark.
"Uh..." The atmosphere suddenly turned a bit awkward. Liang Xiaoyuan could easily see the fine hairs on Shen Tong's face.
"Ring, ring..." Shen Tong's phone rang.
The display showed 'Sister Xiaoxi.' Shen Tong's romantic thoughts immediately dissipated, and she quickly answered the phone: "Hello, Sister Xiaoxi..."
"Tong Tong, have you returned to China?" Fang Xiaoxi asked anxiously.
Shen Tong was surprised: "How did you know?"
"How could I not know? I'm your sister! You came back without telling me. Fortunately, I called your college roommate and found out you arrived in City S tonight," Fang Xiaoxi said.
Shen Tong felt a wave of warmth in her heart: "Sister Xiaoxi, I didn't want to trouble you. I was going to tell you tomorrow."
"What do you mean 'tomorrow'? I'm already at the airport waiting for you. Where are you?" Fang Xiaoxi cared deeply for Shen Tong. The two had been best friends since childhood, and Shen Tong's actions disappointed her!
"I... I'm near the airport. I was planning to find a hotel for the night. Wait for me; I'll come to you," Shen Tong hesitated for a moment before replying.
"Oh you still remember to look for me? I'm so mad at you! We've been keeping the house in City S just for you. I've even cleaned it up. Hurry up and come over!" Fang Xiaoxi said.
"Okay, I'll head back to the airport right now." Shen Tong was equally excited. She hadn't seen her cousin in two years and wondered how she was doing. In her memory, Sister Xiaoxi was always simple and kind, treating her very well. Although sometimes Shen Tong had to take care of her because of her innocence, she was happy to have such a cousin by her side.
"Is it your family coming to pick you up?" Liang Xiaoyuan asked Shen Tong. "I'll drive you back to the airport."
"Thank you." Shen Tong's feelings couldn't be described as anything less than excitement. She realized that only when facing the moment did she understand her own emotions.
Liang Xiaoyuan blurted out, "No need to be so polite."
Shen Tong's home was actually the house her parents left after their car accident. It had been rented out to earn some income, and Shen Tong had lived with Fang Xiaoxi's family. Her aunt and cousin had treated her well, unlike other relatives who were indifferent.
So, Shen Tong's feelings towards them were a mix of gratitude and sorrow. She was thankful for their help during difficult times but felt sad about the trouble she caused them.
"Stop here."
Shen Tong hurriedly got out of the car, too eager to even say goodbye to Liang Xiaoyuan. Fang Xiaoxi had been waiting at the airport, but the first person she saw was Liang Xiaoyuan.
"Sister Xiaoxi!"
Shen Tong spotted Fang Xiaoxi. The two finally met eyes and saw each other.
Fang Xiaoxi quickly ran over and hugged Shen Tong: "Tong Tong, I missed you so much..."
"Sister Xiaoxi, I missed you too..." Shen Tong cried on Fang Xiaoxi's shoulder, tears streaming down her face.
Fang Xiaoxi was also crying uncontrollably: "Tong Tong... you're so... heartless..."
The sisters stood there crying for a while before they started chatting as they used to over the phone. Fang Xiaoxi, in particular, was very worried about Shen Tong's current situation.
"Tong Tong, you don't know how worried I've been these two years you were in England. Even though your tuition was fully covered, what about your living expenses? You look so thin. Why didn't you call me?" Fang Xiaoxi said, distressed.
"Sister Xiaoxi, I've already caused you enough trouble. Besides, I'm an adult now and can earn my own money. I'm content to be able to support myself. Really!" Shen Tong knew Fang Xiaoxi was worried about her.
Fang Xiaoxi shook her head: "You know, Mom's been worried about you too. She always says if I studied as hard as you and got a scholarship to study in England, I wouldn't be doing so badly now."
"By the way, Sister Xiaoxi. Isn't your job good? You said you work at an entertainment company?" Shen Tong asked.
"Yes, it's a big company called Fengxing Entertainment. I'm an assistant to an artist, Chen Xiaoyong. You don't know how difficult she is to serve. She tortures me all day long. You'd better not work with me. I'm afraid you can't stand it." Fang Xiaoxi said, expressing her frustration. "If it weren't for the decent salary, I'd have quit long ago."
"Sister Xiaoxi, we had an agreement, remember? We said we'd work at the same company. That way, we can look out for each other. It's a great idea," Shen Tong said.
"Alright, if that's what you want, you can try. Fengxing Entertainment will have a recruitment drive soon. If you pass the interview, we'll be able to see each other every day!" Fang Xiaoxi said.
Fengxing Entertainment. Shen Tong finally connected the dots. So, Sister Xiaoxi and Liang Xiaoyuan worked at the same company. She now had a better idea of how to handle things!
"Okay, let's go to your place first. I've already set it up. I'm not going home tonight; I'll stay with you. Tomorrow we can go see Mom together," Fang Xiaoxi said.
"Alright, I'll follow your lead." Shen Tong cheerfully agreed without any objection.
The two girls chatted non-stop, exchanging stories about the past two years. Shen Tong's life in England had been quite eventful, though she deliberately left out the tough times. If Sister Xiaoxi knew, she'd definitely scold her for not taking care of herself.
After much chatting, they finally arrived home. It was an old residential building, but it provided shelter. Shen Tong felt a sense of peace, knowing she had endured so much for her education and to establish herself in City S.
"Tong Tong, I'm going to step out for a bit and call my boss. I want to ask her about your interview," Fang Xiaoxi suddenly said in Shen Tong's room.
"Alright, go ahead."
Shen Tong had something to do as well. She quickly dialed Liang Xiaoyuan's number: "Hello?"
"I'm here. Have you made a decision?" It was Liang Xiaoyuan's voice.
"Yes, I still can't be Xie Sangyan's assistant," Shen Tong said, "but I can recommend someone else."
"Who?" Liang Xiaoyuan felt a bit disappointed.
"My cousin, Fang Xiaoxi, is currently Chen Xiaoyong's assistant. With your influence, getting an assistant shouldn't be difficult," Shen Tong said.
"But this person..." Liang Xiaoyuan seemed hesitant.
"She's my cousin. She's straightforward and dependable. Xie Sangyan is a nice person, and my cousin will take good care of her. Besides, she has experience as an assistant and knows the industry," Shen Tong said.
"Alright, I trust you. What about yourself? Will you join Fengxing Entertainment?" Liang Xiaoyuan asked.
"Yes, but I'll attend the interview myself, whether I succeed or fail. Thank you, but I won't need your help this time," Shen Tong replied.
Liang Xiaoyuan laughed: "You really know me well. Alright then, I know you're confident."
"Of course!" Shen Tong said.