Summers' Desire Novel Part 1 (English)

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Chapter 1

That young man has the devils air about him.

Even though she was only 15 years old, Yin Xia Mo remembers the first time she met Luo Xi.

Having come home from school that day, Xia Mo was greeted by her dad excitedly telling her the news,

This is Luo Xi! He is going to be living with us from now on he is the older brother! Xia Mos younger

brother, Yin Cheng, was besides himself with excitement as he now had someone to call an older

brother.

Ever since Luo Xi stepped foot in their house though, all of their dads love and attention went to him,

even going so far as to give Xiao Chengs favored drumstick of the dinner to him. Their mom, on the

other hand, was a lot more subdued about Luo Xis presence and would always just quietly eat her

dinner.

Faced with her dads overwhelming excitement, Xia Mo reluctantly agreed to take care of Luo Xi.

However, she could not resist prodding at her dad; if Luo Xi is the oldest one of the family now,

shouldnt HE be taking care of her and Xiao Cheng? Xia Mos dad then replied that Luo Xi has been

through a lot of suffering in the past and so he hopes that she and Xiao Cheng will watch over him.

Seeing no choice now, Xia Mo consents.

Luo Xi is met with admiration and approval in school; he is a myth. Almost every female student and

teacher all fall under his spell. He is the perfect prince, with the handsomest face, graceful air, and warmpersonality. Regardless of whoever speaks to him, they are all met with his beautiful smile and touching

grace, almost as if every single girl was a princess in her own right. However, because Luo Xi was

everyones dream, no one felt that it was right for one single person to covet him; Luo Xi belongs to

everyone!

And Xia Mo belongs to Ou Chen, the young and wealthiest heir at the school, her boyfriend of four

years. Currently studying abroad in America, Ou Chen had requested his chauffeur to accompany Xia Mo

every day to school and granted her personal use of his car. However, much to the chauffeurs

dismay, Xia Mo still prefers to walk herself all the time.

At that same moment, Luo Xi is also making his way back home nearby when he is approached by a

fellow female pudgy classmate. She shyly gifts him with the cookies that she made herself and declares

her adoration. Luo Xi smiles warmly at her and takes the gift, taking the time to sample one and thenbestowing a soft kiss on the classmates check. Blushing furiously, the classmate hurriedly rushes away

having now successfully completed her task.

As Xia Mo is walking slowly behind Luo Xi back home, he pauses at a trash can on the side and casually

drops the box of cookies in. Taking out a handkerchief, he meticulously wipes his hands and then also

throws that away. Xia Mo is taken aback, having just seen how sweet Luo Xi had been to the girl. Luo Xi

slowly turns around and looks directly at Xia Mo, smiling devilishly, as if he had known she was watching

him the entire time.

The next day, that same pudgy classmate is being beaten on by a group of girls. She had foolishly told

them of Luo Xis kiss and no one had believed her. However, she refuses to change her story to save

herself and is subjected to their jeers and violence. When Luo Xi happens across the beating, the pudgy

classmate gratefully throws herself at his feet, clutching at him and beseeching him to tell everyone

what had happened; he had kissed her!

Luo Xi gently brushes her face, commenting on the fact that shes hurt. However, hes apologetic; hes

never seen her before in his life and walks away.

As the pudgy classmate is left to the whims of her angry classmates, she is saved by Xia Mo. When their

anger is directed at Xia Mo, one of the girls recognizes Xia Mo as the girlfriend of Young Master Ou

Chen. Realizing that to mess with Xia Mo would incur the wrath of Ou Chen, the girls quickly back off

although their short-haired leader promises retribution later.


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That night at home, Xia Mo is lying on her bed, deep in thought. Outside in the hallway, she hears Xiao

Cheng excitedly talking to Luo Xi, giving him an oil painting that he had made especially for him. Luo Xi

takes it with his usual appreciation and compliments Xiao Cheng. However, when Xia Mo later leaves her

room, she finds the painting lying in the dirty trash can.

Confronting Luo Xi angrily, Xia Mo warns Luo Xi that if he doesnt watch himself carefully, she will kick

him out of the house. Luo Xi laughs; does she really think she has that ability? Xia Mo also smiles sweetly

back; does he really think he can take her on?

Youre on, Luo Xi promises. I will make you regret ever treating me this way.

Thats my problem, isnt it? Xia Mo retorts. Well see whether or not I have any regrets after a year.

Chapter 2

Xiao Chengs painting hangs prominently on Luo Xis wall now, much to Xiao Chengs delight. However,

Luo Xi continues to test Xia Mos patience. Knowing that Xia Mo was planning on using the award money

that Xiao Cheng won to buy him new art supplies, Luo Xi asks Xia Mos dad for a new guitar. Luo Xi then

proceeds to incessantly play his guitar everywhere in the house.

Hate me yet? Luo Xi asks cockily.

Youre not worth it. Xia Mo responds coolly.

At school, Luo Xi continues to weave his magic on everyone the students and all the teachers forget tobreathe whenever hes around them. Until one day, his spell on them shatters with the arrival of Young

Master Ou Chen.

Young Masters prideful airs and carefully blank expressions. People crown around him but yet scatter to

part a pathway for him; no one has the courage to speak directly to him. All watch silently as he

purposefully makes his way through the crowd, only stopping once he has reached Xia Mo. Taking her

right hand in his, Ou Chen places a gentle kiss on the back and Xia Mo gifts him with a beauteous smile

in return.

Luo Xi continues to play his guitar and sing softly in the background but if anyone were to look at him

right now, they would notice that his perfection now had a tinge of evilness to it.

Ou Chen goes to Xia Mos house for dinner, eating his meal silently while the others scrambled to

accommodate his every move. The awkwardness of the meal is not lost on Xia Mo. When she is lateralone with Ou Chen, she asks him to not come over anymore they can hang out somewhere else and

his presence puts too much pressure on her family.

Ou Chen changes the subject though and asks who is Luo Xi. Xia Mo responds simply that he is now their

older brother and will be living with them; is that why Ou Chen decided to cut his studying abroad short

in America? Because he was feeling threatened? When the dark expression continues to stay on Ou

Chens face, Xia Mo flirtatiously asks for her present.

Handing her a gift-wrapped box, Xia Mo opens it to find a beautiful green silk scarf. Silently taking it, Ou

Chen gently ties Xia Mos hair back.

Wear this every day. Only wear your hair down in front of me.

Youre so bossy. You make me take your calls regardless of how late it is, you sic your chauffeur on me

and now youre even telling me how to wear my hair?

You are mine.

As Xia Mo stares back at Ou Chen in frustration, he hesitatingly asks, Unless, you really do like that Luo

Xi?

The one I like is you.

Ou Chens heart calms down. Holding his hand out to Xia Mo, he pulls her into his embrace.

The next day, Ou Chens followers have retaliated against the short-haired girl for daring to bother the

Young Masters girlfriend. When her own friends dare not save her and publicly go against Ou Chen, Xia

Mo steps in and saves her. However, the short-haired girl again promises payback for the humiliation


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that she has suffered today. Xia Mo looks at her in puzzlement; shouldnt she be grateful? Her own

friends refused to save her, choosing to watch her get beaten instead. On the other hand, she now is

saving her; is it not reasonable for her to thank her?

Ou Chens arrival has more or less affected Luo Xis reputation at school. However, while Ou Chen is the

unattainable dream except to Yin Xia Mo Luo Xi is the more realistic of the two. Even if they can

never reach Young Master Ou Chen, they can still reach Luo Xi.

Until the day comes when someone from his previous foster family walks up to Luo Xi and asks him

when he was released from prison.

Chapter 3

With this new information, Luo Xis reputation is completely destroyed and the fact that he is from an

orphanage is released. People judge him to be a thief and trash. In his anger, Luo Xi starts a fight with

some classmates who called his mom a prostitute. He is taken to the principals where he also stands

trial before the faculty. In desperation, Xia Mos dad rushes to the school, gasping out apology after

another for Luo Xis behavior and taking all responsibility upon himself.

Xia Mo arrives with an anxious Xiao Cheng and quickly takes charge she will handle everything from

here now; why dont you take Xiao Cheng back home first? Faced with a determined Xia Mo, Xia Mos

dad leaves with Xiao Cheng.When Xia Mo is sure that they both have left, she turns and grasps Luo Xis hand, walking out of the

room with him, all traces of her trademark smile gone. When the faculty members attempt to stop her,

Xia Mo questions their unprofessionalism in handling the situation. Surely they cannot be so quick to

judge a student based on rumors alone? Where is the proof stating otherwise that Luo Xi is a thief or is a

delinquent? She will figure out what the situation is and if she proves them wrong, she fully expects an

apology.

Xia Mo seeks out Ou Chen at his mansion where he is still smarting from the fact that she had earlier

brushed him off to save Luo Xi. Although he is aware of her waiting for him, he continues to finish his

swimming laps, leisurely climbing out of the pool. Xia Mo is clearly aware of his temper and grabs a

towel, efficiently drying him in quick strokes. However, when she gets to his head, she purposely

roughens his hair, drying it every which way.Xia Mo admonishes Ou Chen for throwing a tantrum on her. When he continues to glare mutinously

back, she asks him whether he will help her with Luo Xi or not. Again, Ou Chen asks what exact

relationship Luo Xi has with Xia Mo, and she again says that Luo Xi is Xiao Chengs favored brother.

You held his hand.

Xia Mo laughs and then uses Ou Chens towel to jokingly scrub clean her hands. Is that all? Will this

make up for it then? Cocking her head and smiling up at him, Are you going to help me then?

Ou Chen knows that he is no match for Xia Mo and had already contacted the foster family; she can

meet with the mom tomorrow. Ou Chen scolds Xia Mo for taking on something that she couldnt handle

herself; what if he had refused to help her? Then how was she going to take care of things? But Xia Mo

is confident that Ou Chen will always help her and he just grimaces back at her.

Dont get so close to that Luo Xi. Xia Mo stares blankly back. You are mine.

Xia Mos meeting with Mrs. Song proves fruitful, who breaks down and admits that given the choice

between Luo Xi and her own biological son, she had chosen her actual son. She had lied about turning

Luo Xi into the cops to appease her own jealous son but then had retracted those statements later.

Secretly recording the conversation, she turns the tape over to Luo Xi for his discretion. Luo Xi had

previously questioned Xia Mos motives for helping him; does she just pity him? If so, then she can save

it. However, Xia Mo asks what right does he have to expect pity from people? She too, came from an

orphanage; she too, was called a thief by the other kids. While her own dad seems to the think the


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world of his biological mom, her own biological mom was truly a prostitute so what right does he have

to expect any pity at all?

A few days later, Song Ya Min issues a public apology for accusing Luo Xi; suffering from a guilty

conscience, he had gone to the police station to investigate himself and found out that Luo Xi had never

stolen anything. Much to Xia Mos delight, the two young men seem to reconcile and even Mrs. Song

appears that moment, rushing up to hug them both.

Back at the Yin household, Xia Mo is impressed by Luo Xi withholding the tape; had he done so, Song Ya

Min would have hated him even more. However, now he is just too ashamed to ever bother Luo Xi

again. When Luo Xi questions how Xia Ma could have been so sure that he would not publicize the tape,

Xia Mo only laughs and walks away. She pauses at Luo Xis voice though.

Using the most devil-may-care voice he can muster, Luo Xi thanks Xia Mo but the slight tremor gives him

away. And Xia Mo feels something move deep within her own cold heart.

Chapter 4

Xiao Cheng has been stressing over a suitable birthday present to give to their mom for her 40th. In a

bid to gift something new, he excitedly suggests to Xia Mo that they compete in a local singing contest.

In fact, it would be even more fun if Luo Xi participates with them! Luo Xi instantly turns him down and

although Xia Mo is less than excited to sing in front of so many strangers, she cannot bear to disappointXiao Cheng. Thinking to humor Xiao Cheng and that the contest will be overrun with better contestants

anyway, Xia Mo is mildly horrified when they pass onto the next stage due to the fact that not many

people showed up for the contest.

Although Xia Mo is not in the contest to win first place, neither does she wish to embarrass herself and

Xiao Cheng in public and so increases her efforts at practicing. Luo Xi offers to help her practice although

he makes it clear that shell owe him later. Xia Mo takes Luo Xi up on his offer and the two practice

together with Luo Xi playing his guitar and Xia Mo singing, Xiao Cheng sometimes joining in. However,

when Xia Mo asks Luo Xi for his honest opinion of her practices, Luo Xi busts up laughing.

The day of the competition.

Xia Mo is increasingly nervous as she and Xiao Cheng wait for their number to be called. Although she

has been practicing with Luo Xi, her stage fright seems to increase every second that she is waiting.Knowing that Xiao Chengs mood will follow hers, she desperately tries to calm herself down. The point

of the singing competition is to sing well and long; whoever can sing the longest will continue to

advance (I slightly did not understand the setup of the competition here although I do know that it is

timed). When it is Xia Mo and Xiao Chengs turn, they begin to sing Luo Xis Black Cat song in R&B,

stretching out the time with rap.

Unbeknownst to Xia Mo and Xiao Cheng, Luo Xi is also at the studio watching them and even he is

impressed by Xia Mos strategy. As time passes though, Xia Mo is suddenly at a lost she cant

remember the remaining lyrics! The more she struggles to calm herself down and remember the words,

the more she blanks. Just as it seems that she and Xiao Cheng will have to give up though, a warm and

gentle voice from the audience starts singing as he slowly makes his way to the stage.

It is Luo Xi! Smiling at Xia Mo, Luo Xi moves to stand between her and Xiao Cheng, wrapping an arm

around them both. As Xia Mo leans in gratefully, drawing on Luo Xis strength, he continues to sing and

the three finish together with the longest running time.

While flipping channels at home, Ou Chen stumbles upon the competition and watches silently before

deftly turning the television off.

Xia Mo is ecstatic and celebrates with Luo Xi later that night at home, the two drinking merrily while Luo

Xi seems to magically produce one beer after another for her. Xia Mo can sense herself fast becoming

drunk but she is too giddy to care, leaning heavily on Luo Xi. As the two bond over drinks and laughter,

Xia Mo realizes that Luo Xi has somehow gotten very close to her so close that she can feel the breath


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from his lips on her own. Luo Xi himself is not quite sure of what he is feeling; just that he has never

realized how warm Xia Mo was until this night. Leaning closer and closer to her, Luo Xis lips are about to

meet Xia Mos until she passes out and falls asleep on him.

The days go by so fast. Xia Mo, Luo Xi and Xiao Cheng now arrive and depart school together every day,

the three spending much of their time together. Ou Chen has become more withdrawn from Xia Mo and

although she knows that he is smarting from her contest participation with Luo Xi, she cannot bring him

out of his mood. Ou Chen tells Xia Mo that he will be going to France for a month and not to worry; he

will bring her back a gift.

Xia Mos dad stumbles home in a panic the next day; Luo Xi can no longer live with them. Xia Mo

instantly asks if it is Ou Chens doing and Xia Mos dad cannot respond he has this job because Xia Mo

had asked Ou Chen for it. Realizing her error in letting Ou Chen stew about her relationship with Luo Xi,

Xia Mo contacts Ou Chen. Although she cannot change Ou Chens mind about Luo Xi, the very least she

can do is make sure that Luo Xi will not have to go back to the orphanage.

Xia Mo accompanies Luo Xi to the airport, where he will be studying abroad in England. Luo Xi bitterly

remarks how nice it is that garbage like him gets such a generous donation from Xia Mo and Young

Master Ou Chen. Xia Mo is sincere but not apologetic; she cannot let her dad be fired and she will do

anything it takes to protect her family. Luo Xi asks Xia Mo if she has fallen for him. If not, why would Ou

Chen go to such lengths to get rid of him?Xia Mo tells Luo Xi to become stronger and then return and prove to those who have hurt him that he

is better than them. And then she will truly not have any regrets. Luo Xi promises Xia Mo that he will

return and to tell Ou Chen that he will pay him back double-fold everything that he fears today. Seeing

the intense look in Luo Xis eyes, Xia Mo involuntarily takes a step back and Luo Xi pulls Xia Mo in and

kisses her deeply.

Chapter 5

5 years later.

The same day that Xia Mo was with Luo Xi at the airport, her parents were killed in a car accident and

Xiao Cheng was critically injured. She never saw Ou Chen again as he mysteriously disappeared after

leaving for France. Left to her own devices, Xia Mo has taken care of Xiao Cheng, taking on endlessmiscellaneous jobs to pay for their school tuition and his health bills. Although stressful and forced to

become completely independent, she and Xiao Cheng have leaned on each other during this time and

continue to just barely get by.

Xia Mo has also become good friends with Jiang Zhen En, the daughter of Ou Chens old chauffeur.

Although Zhen En used to be bitter about her father being asked to serve Xia Mo, she has come to

realize that Xia Mo is nothing like the superficial and spoiled girl she used to think of her, and the two

spend much of their time at school and working odd jobs together.

Zhen En stumbles upon a job listing for personal assistants to Yao Shu Er, a rising pop star and fellow

classmate to Zhen En and Xia Mo (this character is currently missing from the cast listing for Summers

Desire although I believe she is briefly shown in the series trailer). Although Zhen En balks at being a

servant to a fellow classmate, Xia Mo does not mind so much because it is just another job to her.

When Shu Ers rival, Wei An, also argues for a personal assistant, she is given Zhen En by the recording

manager, Jam. Both Xia Mo and Zhen En throw themselves into their work although Zhen En is dismayed

to find that her time with Xia Mo has been shortened considerably now that Shu Er is also becoming

close friends with Xia Mo.

When Wei An attempts to push her own cousin to enter the record company, Shu Er also decides to

support Xia Mo for auditions. Although Xia Mo is reluctant to enter auditions she still clearly

remembers the last time she was on a stage Zhen En convinces her to try anyway as the financial


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opportunity is too good to pass up. Realizing that this career could comfortably support both her and

Xiao Cheng, Xia Mo decides to try the auditions although she purposely keeps it from Xiao Cheng.

At the auditions, four other girls are in attendance along with Xia Mo. While the others measure her

accordingly, one girl instantly introduces herself to Xia Mo as Pan Nan.

Jam informs the girls that they will be choosing two winners out of them to enter the company. In

addition, in an effort to increase motivation, they have invited the hottest rising pop star to perform a

duet with one participant. As the girls clamor excitedly, wondering if it will be Shu Er or perhaps Wei An,

Jam announces the name Luo Xi!

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Zhen En cannot contain her excitement the chance to perform with Luo Xi! But why isnt Xia Mo more

excited about this possibility? Its Luo Xi! However, Xia Mo remains calm and tells Zhen En that whats in

the past is the past. Those memories no longer carry much meaning; whats most important is the

future now. Xia Mo clearly recognizes that out of all the candidates, she is the weakest one and most

likely will not be chosen. However, she hopes to do her best anyway. Zhen En completely supports Xia

Mo and if she were to decide that the entertainment world is not for her, then they can go back to

working together!

Luo Xi broods silently in his room while his personal assistant of two years, Jie Ni, watches him. In all hertime with him, she has never seen him act like this before. However, she also knows the reasoning

behind his moodiness since she previously reviewed the candidate list and saw a very familiar name. Luo

Xi then tells Jie Ni that he wishes to personally visit auditions the next morning.

At the auditions, it is clear to the other judges that Xia Mo is the weakest candidate; they ask Jam why

he would have let her in. Stumbling a little, Jam informs them of Wei An and Shu Ers rivalry; he could

not allow Wei Ans cousin to participate without also accommodating Shu Er. However, Xia Mo does

have her own strengths as she is not only extremely beautiful but also dedicated, possesses great

stamina and is a fast learner her weakness is that she suffers from stage fright, which becomes

painfully apparent every time she sings.

Luo Xis appearance at the auditions surprises everyone and they are consistently blown away by his

handsome perfection. Luo Xi tells Jam that he wishes to personally observe auditions because one of thecandidates has a personal tie with him; she once helped him in the past and now he has a chance to pay

her back for that favor. Jam is besides himself with excitement; of course, Luo Xis friend is his friend

also!

Stopping to directly face each girl, Luo Xi bequeaths each one with his trademark smile and manners.

Stopping in front of Xia Mo, he intently stares at her and lifts her face up to his own. As Luo Xi continues

to hold tightly onto Xia Mos chin, the two stare intently back at each other, neither saying a word.

Im Luo Xi.

Smiling, Luo Xi moves onto Pan Nan where he excitedly calls her name and enfolds her in a big hug.

People are abuzz with excitement; Pan Nan must be the one Luo Xi was talking about!

When Xia Mo is later walking back home after auditions, she is stopped by the sound of a car horn. As

Luo Xi steps out and says hi, Xia Mo repeats the favor in turn and the two smile back at one another on

the street.

At a restaurant later, Luo Xi again repeats his name to Xia Mo and she tells him that she remembers him.

Luo Xi comments that he was really worried that she would forget him, since she had told him five years

ago that she would forget. He once hated her. Hated her for not resisting at all before deciding to send

him out of the country, like an old toy that she was no longer interested in playing with. However, now

hes just extremely thankful to her for treating him that way; without her, he wouldnt even be basking

in his current success and glory.


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Xia Mo is clearly aware that this man sitting before her is no longer the Luo Xi from five years ago; he

has grown up to become someone else. Luo Xi laughingly asks Xia Mo although there is no humor in his

eyes; why does she think he hated her? Did she really not know how he felt about her five years ago?

And by the by, where is that wealthy and pompous Ou Chen now? When Xia Mo calmly tells him that

she has also not seen Ou Chen for five years, Luo Xi laughs that he would so quickly fall out of love with

her after going through so much trouble to send him out of the country; it must be karma.

When Xia Mo moves to leave, Luo Xi quickly grasps her hand and apologizes, surprising Xia Mo. The Luo

Xi from five years ago would never have apologized to anyone. Changing the subject, Luo Xi sincerely

asks Xia Mo if she wants his help with her auditions.

You are my friend, Xia Mo says simply. Do not help me because I am not your friend. But I hope to

have the chance to help you because YOU are my friend.

Chapter 7

The entertainment world is thrown when it comes out that Wei An has supposedly been having an affair

with Jam, a married man with children. Rumors begin circulating about Wei An, as people being to

wonder if she used this affair as a way to increase her own success. Since Shu Er is the direct rival of Wei

An, the paparazzi accost her at the HBS Studio lobby to get her perspective on the scandal and Xia Mo

tries her best to protect Shu Er. Amidst the pushing and shoving, Xia Mo ends up falling to the groundand receives a bleeding wound to her head for her efforts and scattering the contents of Shu Ers

makeup box everywhere.

Although Shu Er tries to help Xia Mo, she tells her to hurry on to her recording session as she will be late.

As Xia Mo starts gathering the items, she fails to notice that the lobby area has suddenly become

deafeningly quiet and that even Shu Ers footsteps have stilled. Reaching over to pick up a tube of

lipstick, Xia Mo notices a slim hand entering her sight of vision as it picks up the lipstick first. Slowly

raising her head up, Xia Mo sees Luo Xi bending over her, his concentration completely focused on her

wound.

Shu Er rushes over to thank Luo Xi for his help while everyone is frozen watching him and Xia Mo. Curtly

acknowledging Shu Er but his eyes never leaving Xia Mo, Luo Xi then continues his way and the reporters

rush to follow him instead.After Shu Ers recording session is over, she is confronted by Wei An, who angrily slaps her across the

face. Wei An accuses Shu Er of trying to ruin her reputation; Wei An promises her that she will not

underestimate her again! Xia Mo notices the questionable stiffness in Shu Ers body but she quickly

composes herself again and denies Wei Ans claims in a piteous voice. Wei An promises Shu Er that it

wont be so easy to ruin her.

Jie Ni later approaches Xia Mo to accompany her to the hospital. At Xia Mos quizzical expression, Jie Ni

explains that Luo Xi had asked her to go with Xia Mo; he would have come himself but had scheduling

commitments that he could not push back. Xia Mo thanks Jie Ni but explains that her head wound is

nowhere near serious enough to warrant a visit to the hospital. As Xia Mo walks away, Jie Ni wonders if

Xia Mo will remember who she is.

It is the day of the final auditions and each girl will have her chance to perform individually. However,

the three strongest girls including Pan Nan have been assigned to perform on their own stage while

Xia Mo is paired with the next weakest candidate. One of the judges wonders if the group is split too

strongly apart although Jam is confident that the strongest possibility will stand out regardless of

whether she is in the strong or weak group. Its up to each girl now.

Chapter 8

As Xia Mo watches every girl prepare for the final audition, she flashes back to when Pan Nan

approached her and offered to be paired only with her. Although Xia Mo appreciated the gesture, she


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turned down Pan Nan because she hoped to get by on her own efforts. What will happen if they both do

get chosen? Will Pan Nan continue to help her forever? Pan Nan then wished Xia Mo luck as she would

do her best in the finals; Xia Mo also expressed the same sentiments.

However, come time for everyones performances, it is clear that Xia Mo and Ke Xin are quickly

becoming overshadowed by the other three girls. Thinking fast, Xia Mo runs up her own stage and calls

out to everyone, perfectly setting the stage for Ke Xins performance come listen to the new and

wonderful Ke Xin! Yes, she is new so she is kind of nervous but once you hear her sing, you will be

pleasantly surprised!

Jam and the other judges are impressed by Xia Mo; although Pan Nan remains the strongest contender,

Xia Mo was able to draw audience members to their stage with her sincerity and warm personality.

Ke Xin satisfactorily finishes her song but is so plagued by nerves that she only manages a stammered

introduction for Xia Mo in return. Xia Mo takes to the stage, quietly but emotionally singing the song,

Diamond. Jam is pleasantly taken aback; this song was once very famous in the bars. Composed and

sung by a bar hostess longing for her love to return, record companies had clamored for the rights to

sign her but she had resisted, claiming that this song was only sung for her love and so fans had to go

directly to the bar in order to hear it. However, when the bar hostess eventually passed away, her

coworkers chose to not sing it anymore in honor of her and the song has not been sung since. So how

did Yin Xia Mo learn this song??Meanwhile, Ou Chen sits in his car caught in the traffic resulting from the nearby singing competition,

wineglass in hand having just finished some work en route to his business meeting. Butler Shen is with

him, thinking that Young Master used to not drink so much but since his car accident five years ago, has

developed a taste for it. As Ou Chen stares out the window, the green silk scarf tied around his wrist

slightly faded but still retaining its former beauty flutters softly in the wind.

As Xia Mo is still singing, she is suddenly seized by a panic attack. Forget the people! Forget the people!

Xia Mo has never told anyone how afraid she is of people especially those in the pitch black

darkness

It was her seventh birthday and the first time she ever stepped on a stage. Mom had drunk herself into

oblivion and although the boss had relieved her of performing, she had been insistent anyway. Getting

on stage, she began to sing Diamond, drunkenly dancing along with the lyrics. Even as small as Xia Mohad been, she understood that Mom was singing this song for that Uncle who had left since then,

Mom has never been happy again.

Tears start falling down her moms face as she continues her song, trapped in the pain of her love having

left her. Staring at Xia Mo and yet not really seeing her, she reached out and collapses, plummeting off

the stage. As Xia Mo rushes to the edge of the stage, her mom lies still and unmoving like a broken doll,

blood slowly dripping from her mouth. Xia Mo stares out into the abyss, seeing only her mom just one

more step and shell be able to join her mom too

Ou Chen catches a glimpse of that girl singing on stage and it is as if all the suns rays are directly

emitting from her and her alone. In the sunlight, her hair shimmers and her complexion is like a

mermaids in the midst of a bubbling fantasy. She sings as if she can see no one but all he can see is

her.

Butler Shen tries to get Young Masters attention if they continue to dawdle in this traffic, they will

surely be late to the meeting until he too, catches sight of the girl and his eyes widen in shock.

Although the judges are impressed by Xia Mos singing ability, it is not enough to redeem her a singer

needs to be able to perform at her best in public and it is still obvious that Xia Mo struggles with that

aspect. One of the judges, Cai Ni, shakes her head sadly but crosses out Xia Mos name with a red X.

The audience members begin to leave the area and Xia Mo realizes that despite her best efforts, she was

still unable to control her fear. As she prepares to finish her song and step down from the stage, the


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remaining people are thrown into a frenzy and Xia Mo freezes as she catches sight of the reason causing

the growing excitement.

Ou Chen strains his head to find what who? SHE is looking at and spots a smiling and handsome

young man walking towards her. Is she staring at this man? For some reason, Ou Chen feels a growing

sense of jealousy at seeing this man; he tries to chase the feeling away but it continues to sting painfully

at him. Butler Shen also sees this man and quickly checks Young Masters reaction; luckily, he does not

seem to recall anything. However, what a day it is to see both of them here

To the amazement of everyone, Luo Xi jumps onto the stage to join Xia Mo. He announces to everyone

that Xia Mo is his good friend and that one day, she will become a great singer; please remember her

name and support her! Taking Xia Mos hand in his own, Luo Xi begins to sing and it is as if every song is

sung specifically for Xia Mo. Feeling the strength in his grasped hand, Xia Mo remembers that other time

when she leaned on Luo Xi his left arm holding onto her and his right holding onto Xiao Cheng

The judges are astounded and the other girls are seized with jealousy, although Pan Nan remains

expressionless. Since meeting Luo Xi in England two years ago and hearing of his story with Xia Mo, she

has always admired this girl

Butler Shen tries one more time to sway Ou Chens attention away from Xia Mo and Luo Xi. To Butler

Shens horror, Ou Chen tonelessly tells him to cancel his meetings and to find out all he can about that

girl singing on the stage.

Chapter 9

Luo Xis public performance with Xia Mo has rocked the media and now every news station and

broadcaster is clamoring to book Xia Mo even though she is not even officially signed yet. While Pan Nan

is a sure pick, Sun Company is still undecided about the remaining spot; given Xia Mos instant shot to

popularity overnight, it would make the most financial sense to promote her now. But can a singer who

cannot sing in public be considered a singer?

Luo Xi and Xia Mo are at their usual French restaurant as Luo Xi studies her closely; he was sure that she

was going to throw a temper at him about interfering with her auditions but yet here she sits, silently

eating her dinner. Doesnt he warrant any kind of reaction from her? Does she really hate him that

much? True, he wasnt always the nicest person before but at least to her, to Xiao Cheng and to theirparents, he can honestly say that he never once did anything to truly hurt them.

As Xia Mo quietly stares back at Luo Xis serious expression, the truth of his words ring in her head. And

Xia Mo sincerely apologizes to Luo Xi. Just three little words, and Luo Xi feels as if a weight has been

lifted off his shoulders, the childish glee in his smile glaringly obvious.

The image of that girl holding hands with that man continues to burn in Ou Chens mind and the

nightmares have returned. They are all the same; every time he reaches out to her but all he can ever

see is her departing silhouette. Calling out to her and begging her but she never once turns around

again, only leaving him alone in the darkness.

The next day, Xi Meng (assistant and father figure) reports back to Ou Chen that girls name is Yin Xia

Mo. Yin Xia Mo how is it that this name is so unfamiliar but yet still triggers something deep within his

heart?

Xiao Cheng has learned of Xia Mos intent to become a singer and he vehemently opposes such a

decision; if she is worried about making money, then he will start taking on jobs himself. In fact, he has

already decided to give up on pursuing art and will be working in construction from now on. When Xiao

Cheng remains insistent and continues to disregard Xia Mos advice, she angrily slaps him. If he does not

continue onto art school, then he can forget about calling her older sister.

When Luo Xi sees that Xia Mo is bound and determined now to become a singer, he takes her to an

empty stage and begins to play Diamond on the piano. Luo Xi asks Xia Mo to sing for him, since its just

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Understanding Luo Xis intent, Xia Mo hesitatingly begins to sing, continuously chanting in her mind to

not be afraid, to not be afraid

Hearing the nervousness in Xia Mos voice, Luo Xi gently commands Xia Mo, Look at me. I am your only

audience member. You sing the song only for yourself, not for anyone else. If you need to look at

something, then look only at me.

Xia Mo looks at Luo Xis peaceful smile and his sparkling eyes and is taken back to that night five years

ago as they laughingly shared drinks together. Filled with a sense of peace, Xia Mo continues to sing, and

the nervousness slowly ebbs from her voice. In the darkness of the auditorium, a single person silently

walks in it is Pan Nan who claps enthusiastically for Xia Mo at the end. Xia Mo keeps singing the song

over and over, and slowly the auditorium begins to fill with people. First it is Ke Xin, then Jam and the

other prior judges and then strangers until the auditorium is completely filled. And Xia Mo continues to

sing.

Pao Mo Bar (also could be known as Bubble Bar).

Ou Chen silently broods alone as he downs one drink after another. The bartender tries to control his

drinks but is stopped short by a single glare. Ou Chen cannot stop thinking about Yin Xia Mo who is

she? Did he forget something from five years ago? Ou Chen has tried asking Butler Shen about it, who

said that there wasnt anything special about those past events anyway, so whats the point in

remembering? Knowing that Butler Shen was not being completely honest, Ou Chen had even triedhiring a private investigator to uncover his own past but to no avail. And so he had slowly given up on

ever knowing. Until he saw her and now his unknown past continues to plague him again.

Smiling beautifully, a girl runs up on stage and announces that she will be singing a song called

Remember to Forget. As she begins to sing, the few people in the bar are instantly entranced by her

melodic voice and emotional performance. Ou Chen cannot believe his eyes the girl who has been

plaguing him Yin Xia Mo she is standing on that stage!

Finishing her song, the crowd calls for an encore but Xia Mo gently declines, thanking them for their

support. As she walks off the stage, Ou Chen sees her head towards a man waiting for her in the corner.

Xia Mo smiles up at him as Ou Chen continues to tensely watch them both. The man lean towards Xia

Mo and whisper something her smile becomes brighter and the two walk out of the bar.

It is essentially the middle of the night now and there are barely any people or cars on the road as Luo Xiand Xia Mo walk back together. Smiling up at Luo Xi, Xia Mo thanks him for being with her these past

few days and for helping her get over her stage fright. Having gone to endless bars to perform tonight,

she is confident now that she can sing without fear in public.

Luo Xi replies that he should be thanking her thanking her for liking him. Xia Mo freezes and Luo Xi

continues on; because of liking him, she forcefully sent him away five years ago. Because of liking him,

shes never forgotten him all this time. Because of liking him she can trust him and sing for him. Xia Mo

doesnt respond although Luo Xi can see the battle of emotions playing on her face. Teasing her, he

comments that its not much fun to be too logical about things.

Turning away from Luo Xi but then realizing that he may take that as silent assent, Xia Mo turns her

head back around to face him and is captured lightly by Luo Xis kiss.

Admit that you like me, Luo Xi urges. Is it really so hard to admit it? You and I are the same, thats why

we like each other, thats why were always drawn to each other. We were meant to be together, Xia

Mo

Xia Mo knows that Luo Xi is mesmerizing her right now; entrancing her with his perfect looks and his

pretty words but she cant seem to maintain her former calmness and nonchalance anymore

Luo Xi again captures Xia Mo in a deep kiss but whereas the last kiss had been soft and gentle, this one is

filled with passion and intensity. Xia Mo can only close her eyes as Luo Xi continues to kiss her deeper

and deeper, gathering her tightly against his body. Luo Xi dimly realizes that he probably shouldnt be

kissing Xia Mo like this right now; he had only wanted to break down her wall of coolness and calm


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control. However, now that he is finally kissing her truly kissing her he can no longer control himself.

Hes going crazy with wanting her shes like poison to him but by God, he will keep kissing her even if it

means his death!

The two are rudely brought back to reality when they hear the roar of a sports car coming down the

road. As she pulls Luo Xi off to the side, she catches a glimpse of the drivers hands ruthlessly gripping

the steering wheel although she cannot see a face. Breathing heavily, Xia Mo starts when she realizes

that she is leaning against Luo Xi for support; he lightly chuckles.

You like me. Lets be together.

The sports car pulls to the side of the road as Ou Chen sits in the drivers seat, his hands still tensely

wrapped around the wheel.

Chapter 10

After that night, Luo Xi and Xia Mos relationship has became a little more complicated. Regardless of

where Luo Xi is the recording studio, in the car on a business trip or right before going to bed he

would always call Xia Mo. Asking her out every so often, casually kissing her when the mood strikes him,

while she would always tightly close her eyes during those kisses. Xia Mo never promises him anything

but neither does she deny anything.

Sun Record is asking Xia Mo to attend the tryouts for Lei Ou Cosmetics model of the year. Although PanNan has been officially signed on with Sun, the second representative has not yet been chosen.

However, a contract with Lei Ou Cosmetics is a guaranteed ticket to instant stardom and it is one of the

most coveted positions in the entertainment world; the company has always chosen the most beautiful

and successful actress, model or singer to represent their products. It is rumored that the most likely

successor will be Yao Shu Er, now that Wei Ans reputation has suffered from her scandal with Jam.

However, Yao Shu Er is in for a rude awakening when she realizes that Shen Qiang has also been invited

by Lei Ou Cosmetics. Although Shen Qiang entered the entertainment world a few years after Yao Shu

Er, she quickly became one of the most sought after actresses after just a year while Yao Shu Er has

continued to bring in mediocre success.

Shen Qiang is also the rumored girlfriend of Luo Xi.

Once at Lei Ou Cosmetics, Yao Shu Er attempts to place herself higher than Xia Mo by introducing her asher personal assistant while Zhen En has also accompanied them. There is a brief moment of tension

when Yao Shu Er casually drops the fact that Luo Xi publicly performed with Xia Mo, and Shen Qiang

instantly turns and measures her. However, before the situation gets even more awkward, they are

interrupted by the arrival of Lei Ous heir. Lei Ou Cosmetics is simply another branch under the Ou

Family Corporation.

Young Master has returned from France.

When Zhen En catches sight of him, she cannot stop a loud gasp. She quickly checks Xia Mo for her

reaction, whose face has gone completely white, the blood completely drained from her lips. Although

Xia Mo knew of Ou Chens connection to Lei Ou Cosmetics, never in a million years would she have

thought that he would return to specific branch. Or that she would also be standing here.

No one can take their eyes off Young Master, who is as handsome as he is rich. Even Yao Shu Er and

Shen Qiang the latter whose heart belongs to Luo Xi cannot believe that there could possibly exist

someone not of the entertainment circle who is this handsome and grand.

Ou Chen makes his way to the elevator, completely oblivious of the many pairs of eyes glued to his

every movement. As an employee holds the elevator open for him, Zhen En risks running over to Xia Mo

and quickly hisses her name.

The elevator slowly starts closing as Ou Chen steps through; however, his eyes have suddenly drifted to

a specific point of the lobby. Everyone jumps when the elevator pings in protest and a pair of hands is


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seen reaching out and forcing the doors back open. Ou Chen steps back out, his stride purposeful and

his eyes quickly scanning the area.

Walking towards Xia Mo, her instincts take over and she quickly turns and run. Ou Chen is quicker than

her though and stops her, recognizing that this kind of public behavior from him is unheard of but he

cannot bear to lose sight of this girl again! Who are you?

When Ou Chen repeats his question again, Xia Mo breathes a sigh of relief as she realizes that Ou Chen

has seemingly forgotten or is at least, pretending to have forgotten her. Regaining her composure, Xia

Mo calmly answers him; Why, shes just a representative from Sun Company here to do business. In fact,

if Young Master is playing some kind of a game; so sorry, but she really doesnt have any time to

entertain him.

Ou Chen asks a random employee on the side to tell him why these women are all here. Briefly

measuring Yao Shu Er and Shen Qiang, Ou Chens gaze quickly returns to Xia Mo. Before leaving, he

murmurs quietly, Shell do.

Yao Shu Er and Shen Qiang are stunned while the others stare after Ou Chen in confusion. But Lei Ou has

always picked a well-known face to represent the company and not a newbie! However, Young Master

himself has requested it

When Xia Mo later meets up with Luo Xi, she can tell by his expression that he has already learned the

news. He comments that it seems as if neither himself nor Ou Chen can have an effect on Yin Xia Mosemotional state. Luo Xi asks if she ever liked Ou Chen in the past; didnt her own parents fall over

backwards to accommodate him all the time? Xia Mo realizes that she never had the chance to tell Luo

Xi about her parents car accident and Luo Xi is stunned. On that day she was with him at the airport,

she received a frantic phone call from her dad, telling her that he was choosing Luo Xi over his career

she needs to stop him from boarding that plane! However, it was already too late as Luo Xi had

departed and Xia Mo never saw her parents alive again.

Luo Xi cannot fathom that for once in his life, someone had wanted to keep him. Seeing the turmoil in

Luo Xi, Xia Mo gently tells him to forget what she just said. Anyways, regardless of how she felt about Ou

Chen before, he no longer remembers her anymore. And as Butler Shen coldly said to her after Ou Chen

had pushed her forward as spokesperson; she has already hurt Young Master enough. Please do not

make him remember his past with her.Luo Xi cannot help but ask Xia Mo if she will be taking the contract even though he knows that if he

himself was given the opportunity, he would jump at it, no questions asked. Xia Mo, of course, is no

exception. And this is why Luo Xi is drawn to Xia Mo she will never let go of what rightfully belongs to

her and the things that should be cherished. In a way, he, Ou Chen and Xia Mo are very alike and this is

probably why their fates will always be tangled with one anothers. They are the same.

Xia Mo, you will like him.

Are you scared?

Yes. Im afraid youll leave me and go back to him.

Luo Xi, dont love me. Theres no love in my heart; just the desire for success. For success, I will be

manipulative. Love is just a very small portion of me. I like you today, so Ill stay by your side. However, if

I like someone else, Ill be staying by his side.

You like me right now, right?

Yes. Because it is the truth. Whether it was the truth five years ago or when he asked her to sing just

for him in the auditorium or when he kissed her on the street.

Then thats enough. You will love me forever, more and more every day. Until the day I die, you will still

love me.


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Chapter 11

Much to the surprise of Shen Qiang and Yao Shu Er, they both later receive an invitation to officially

participate in Lei Ou Cosmetics tryouts for its model spokesperson Yin Xia Mo was also included in the

list but hadnt Young Master Ou Chen already decided that it was going to be her? Yao Shu Er cant

believe her stroke of luck although Shen Qiang is disgusted who does Lei Ou Cosmetics think she is?

Ripping up her own invitation, Shen Qiang refuses to participate.

The day of auditions, Yao Shu Er is already at Lei Ou preparing for her tryout. However, as Zhen En looks

around anxiously, Xia Mo is nowhere to be found! Zhen Ens imagination starts to fly as Xia Mo is never

one to be late to anything; has something happened to her? If she doesnt show up in time for her time,

then Yao Shu Er will get the contract by default! As Zhen En is pacing in a panic, two men are currently

carrying an unconscious Yin Xia Mo from their car and tossing her into a garage; Thank goodness she

breathed in so much chloroform; shell be out for hours!

At Lei Ou, Zhen En continues to worry about Xia Mo. Who can help Xia Mo, who can help Young

Master! Young Master will be able to help Xia Mo! Unknown to Zhen En, Ou Chen has also been

wondering about Xia Mos absence since he had specifically requested his driver to pick her up and drive

her to Lei Ou; she should have arrived a while ago already. It turns out that the driver had actually pulled

up to pick Xia Mo and witnessed her being taken against her will; thinking quickly, the driver then

followed them before calling the police. However, Ou Chen himself rushes to save Xia Mo.Luckily for Xia Mo, she had actually not breathed in as much chloroform as her kidnappers had originally

thought, and as she slowly comes to, she struggles to untie her hands. She refuses to let such an

opportunity slip from her grasp! As she fights with her bindings, she catches sight of an approaching

shadow. Like a warm ray of light, the voice asks her if she is all right; is she hurt??

It is Ou Chen. As he gently picks her up, his strength calms her racing heart and she is reminded of the

very first time she met him. The young Ou Chen had carried her much the same way he is carrying her

now. She was 11 and he was only 14 years old.

Thanking him, Xia Mo then requests to be taken back to Lei Ou. Ou Chen refuses at first, saying that she

needs to be treated at the hospital for her injuries. When Ou Chen remains persistent about taking Xia

Mo directly to the hospital first, Xia Mo asks him if he would rather prefer for her to go back by herself.

Seeing the stubborn and obstinate look on Xia Mos face, Ou Chen grimly jerks the car towards thedirection of Lei Ou. Xia Mo cannot help but quietly laugh; Ou Chen is still Ou Chen after all.

Once back at Lei Ou, Zhen En cries in horror to see the injuries on Xia Mo; however, the latter is focused

on quickly getting ready for her tryout. Following with the theme of the competition, Xia Mo sings a

beautiful but tragic song about the love a mermaid princess has for her human prince a love so deep

that she is willing to cut off her own tail in order to be with him.

People had thought Yao Shu Ers performance was great but Yin Xia Mos although the song is of a

tragic ending, it is performed with so much emotion that the audience members are choked up. Ou

Chen quietly but intensely watches Xia Mo; Yao Shu Er nervously gauges everyones reactions; and the

others simply forget to breathe. Zhen En cannot contain her excitement; Xia Mo has won.

Ou Chen takes Xia Mo directly to the hospital afterward, where the nurse admonishes them for waiting

so long to come in. Ou Chen requests to have an IV briefly set up for Xia Mo, to which Xia Mo objects.

However, neither the nurse nor Xia Mo are a match for Ou Chen and a moment later, Xia Mo is resting

with an IV drip. Deciding that its useless to argue with Ou Chen right now, Xia Mo gives in; shell just

rest for a little while, thats all

As Xia Mo lies there, Ou Chen hesitatingly asks, We knew each other five years ago didnt we?

And Xia Mos face instantly loses all color.


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Chapter 12

We once loved each other, didnt we?

In that instant, Xia Mo began to panic, her mind busily wondering what to say to Ou Chens hesitate

questions. However, she begins to calm down as she again remember Butler Shens curt advice. Five

years ago, she was the one who chose the most cruel way to hurt Ou Chen.

Xia Mo laughs softly and denies knowing Ou Chen. When Ou Chen refuses to believe her, Xia Mo tells

him that if she wanted to trick the Young Master of Ou Corporations, it would make more sense for her

to say that they did know each other, that they were once deeply in love with one another. But they

werent.

Then from now on, stay by my side. If you decide that you cannot learn to love me, then you can decide

to end it.

Impossible.

Why?

Because because

Because she already has a boyfriend.

Luo Xi swaggers into the room, the air tinged with a bit of cruelty and a bit of arrogance. Going to Xia

Mos side and intentionally directly facing Ou Chen, Luo Xi jokingly scolds Xia Mo for leading Ou Chen

on; why, silly Mo Mo, when someone tells you of his feelings, you should instantly let him know that youare taken already! Otherwise, what will you do when he continues to think that he has a chance with

you??

As Xia Mo watches the tension build from the battle of testosterone raging between Luo Xi and Ou

Chen, fervently wishing that she could be anywhere but there, Luo Xi clearly stakes his claim on Xia Mo

for Ou Chens benefit by leaning over and kissing her. And then as punishment, biting down hard enough

on her lip to draw blood, causing her to gasp in pain and in surprise. Ou Chen seethes as he watches Luo

Xi kissing Xia Mo and then stalks out of the room.

Luo Xi finally lets go of Xia Mo as she stares mutinously back at him; dont worry you cannot possibly

be in any more pain than me right now.

Back at home, Xiao Cheng flutters about Xia Mo like an anxious mother hen and the two finally make up

from their previous fight. Xiao Cheng has agreed to give up the construction idea and will pursue artschool as originally planned. He promises himself that he will take care of his sister and will always

protect her.

The contract with Lei Ou is official now and Zhen En cannot believe her ears; Xia Mo has requested her

to be her agent!! Although worried that she lacks the experience and knowledge, Zhen En promises Xia

Mo that she will be the best agent possible and will not let her down!

The mood between Yao Shu Er and Xia Mo is frosty, to say the least, although it is more due to the

formers actions. When Wei An later approaches Xia Mo inquiring about the kidnapping on the day of

tryouts, Zhen En is horrified to realize that was what had happened to Xia Mo. Wei An presents Xia Mo

with photos of Yao Shu Er meeting with the very same two men who had kidnapped Xia Mo. Casually

handing them over to Xia Mo, Wei An comments that they may be of more use to her. Xia Mo takes the

photographs and thanks her but Wei An says theres no need shes still doing it for herself anyway.

Xia Mo and Zhen En hurry to the meeting which will finalize details for the commercial shoot. Ou Chen is

also in attendance, which is unusual given the fact that Lei Ou Cosmetics is naught but a small portion of

the greater Ou Corporation. Zhen En suspects that it has something to do with Xia Mos presence but Xia

Mo brushes it off.

The meeting room is completely packed but in utter silence, as the final member still has yet to arrive

Ling Hao. 21 years old and with a modeling background, Ling Hao became famous two years ago from a

beverage commercial and has quickly risen to the top since then. With the exception of Luo Xi, the next

most prominent and desired male star is Ling Hao.


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The silence is broken by the ring of a shrill cell phone. Lei Ous PR Director quickly picks up the call when

he glimpses at the caller. His next comment sends the room into a buzz as all heads turn to stare directly

at Yin Xia Mo.

What? You want to switch the lead actress??

Chapter 13

The atmosphere in the room is tense; no one dares to say anything. Ou Chen studies Xia Mos carefully

blank expression, noting the lack of color and her tensely clasped hands.

Tell Ling Hao that the Lei Ou spokeswoman is chosen through a rigid and careful process. If he doesnt

show up within the next twenty minutes, his contract with Lei Ou is null and voided, and he can forget

about ever working with Ou Corporations again.

The buzz in the room increases.

While waiting for Ling Hao, Xia Mos phone rings and she pauses when she sees Luo Xis name on the

caller ID. Since that day at the hospital when Luo Xi stormed off in a jealous rage, Xia Mo has not

contacted him. When she answers, the conversation is initially stilted as Luo Xi gruffly asks how her

wounds are healing. Unable to hold it in any longer, his voice carrying a bit of petulance, Luo Xi asks Xia

Mo if shes mad at him; otherwise, why else wouldnt she have called him by now? Because, you know,

its not a good thing to let someone be mad for so long without even asking!Xia Mo breaks out into laughter at hearing the childishness in Luo Xis voice, the issue of Ling Hao

completely forgotten now. Luo Xi laughs with her and two resume their previous ease; when Luo Xi asks

Xia Mo when shell be free, she hesitatingly explains the situation to him.

True to his threat, Ling Hao never shows up. While others feel that it is a simple matter to simply switch

Yin Xia Mo, Ou Chen holds firm to his decision. Tomorrows shoot will be temporarily cancelled until

they can find a replacement; however, Yin Xia Mo was the companys decision and she will be

successful. Lei Ous PR Director is at a lost until his cell phone again rings Luo Xi has agreed to work

with Lei Ou!

Zhen En cannot believe her ears and utterly dances for joy. Xia Mo, on the other hand, is torn; the

significance of Luo Xis action is not lost on her. She recognizes that she is a cold person she does not

like to get close to other people nor does she want them to get close to her. But in a moment of panicwhen she saw her opportunity slipping, she had leaned on Luo Xi and confided in him. However, never

would she have imagined that he would actually do something about it. If forced to accept something

from him, she would have preferred that he had just contacted Ling Hao instead.

Ou Chen keeps a controlled expression when he learns of the latest news he knows that it is only

because of Xia Mo that Luo Xi would agree to work with them. And for a brief moment, Ou Chen

entertains the thought that he would rather see this commercial fail than ever give those two the

chance to work together! However, he only coolly wishes them luck and then leaves, catching Xia Mos

eyes on the way. Xia Mo stills, her smile frozen on her face seconds pass and she turns her attention

back to Zhen En, completely ignoring Ou Chen.

Yao Shu Er calls Xia Mo, asking to see her. When Xia Mo finds at her KTV Studio, Yao Shu Er sitting on the

couch and grasping a microphone, softly humming with tears in her eyes. Xia Mo asks Yao Shu Er if shes

suffering from a cold; if shes still running a temperature the next day, shell take her to the hospital. Yao

Shu Er hesitatingly asks Xia Mo if she believes in her; she swears that she didnt order anyone to kidnap

her that day!

Xia Mo shows her the photographs and Yao Shu Er continues to piteously proclaim her innocence. Fed

up, Xia Mo tells Yao Shu Er to just man (woman?) up and admit to it; if she has the guts to do it then she

should have the guts to admit to it! Realizing her act is up, Yao Shu Er admits to having those men

kidnap Xia Mo. The Lei Ou contract was rightfully hers! Who was Yin Xia Mo but her classmate, her

personal assistant?! Shes just like Wei An, acting all sweet on the outside but secretly scheming and


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manipulative. Thats right; Yao Shu Er shouldnt have had Yin Xia Mo kidnapped; she should have just

had her killed!

Xia Mo asks Yao Shu Er if she was the one who went to the tabloids about Wei An and Jam. Yao Shu Er

says Wei An deserved it; who told her to seduce Jam and steal the success that was rightfully hers?

However, Xia Mo tells Yao Shu Er that she had just as many opportunities as Wei An; she was the one

who didnt know how to utilize them. Does she really think that Wei An became famous because she

had an affair with Jam? Because she stole what was Yao Shu Ers? Xia Mo is doubtful.

What right do you have to criticize me? You too, will do anything it takes to get what you want! For

your own success, youll do anything to yourself, including destroy your own body! How is that different

from

Yes. To get what I want, I use myself. But Ive never used you, Ive never used other people. You can use

yourself to get what you want but you have no right to hurt others. Yao Shu Er, I have never used you.

Yes, I initially felt apologetic towards you when Ou Chen named me as spokeswoman, which is why I

asked for the second tryouts so that it would be fair and square. Although Im sorry that I still ultimately

took away the opportunity that could have belonged to you, I have never committed a wrong against

you.

When Xia Mo gets up to leave, she tells Yao Shu Er; if as friends, she will forget the whole kidnapping

business. But if as enemies, she will be merciless. Yao Shu Er asks Xia Mo why she doesnt just destroyher. Xia Mo reminds Yao Shu Er of the day they first met when Zhen En accidentally bumped into her

and caused her to be injured and late to her recording appointment. But Shu Er had turned around and

comforted Zhen En instead.

That Yao Shu Er will forever be Yin Xia Mos friend.

Chapter 14

When Xia Mo returns home, she is greeted by Xiao Cheng, who excitedly exclaims that Luo Xi has been

waiting for her for the past two hours. Luo Xi asks Xia Mo how shes doing and whether the people at Lei

Ou have been giving her a hard time. However, no sooner are the words out of his mouth does he laugh

ruefully; with HIM there, no one would dare trouble her.

Xia Mo quietly asks Luo Xi why he helped her; is he expecting something in return from her? Shes toldhim already she is cold-hearted. Dont try to get close to her, dont try to help her. She will just hurt

him in the end.

But of course, Luo Xi murmurs bitterly; now that HE is here, his help is no longer needed and

unnecessary. There is no need for him to specify which HE Luo Xi is referring to.

However, Luo Xi adds that Ling Haos refusal to work Xia Mo is not necessarily because hes biased

against her. Shes a new star and so simply hasnt proven herself to others yet. Right now, all she can do

is to continue to be strong and when she is famous, her success will be a blinding slap to those who once

looked down on her. Xia Mo is genuinely surprised when she realizes that Luo Xi purposely came over

tonight to comfort her, afraid that she would be hurt by todays events.

Handing over some files, Luo Xi tells Xia Mo that tomorrows commercial shoot is important and he has

prepared some background information on himself too so that she can familiarize herself with logistics.

Seeing the blank expression on Xia Mos face shuts him down though and he stiffly tells her that he

didnt do it purposely for her. When Luo Xi suddenly gets up to leave, Xia Mo stops him, taking his hand.

Okay. She admits defeat. She no longer wants to struggle hurting him and then in turn hurting herself.

She loses to him.

Xia Mo calls out to Xiao Cheng, asking him to bring beer into them. Xiao Cheng is understandably

confused your alcohol tolerance is really bad! but still brings the bottles in. Xia Mo quickly downs

one bottle and opens another one. Luo Xi fumbles to try to stop her.

All those hurtful words let me treat them like alcohol and down it all, okay?


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Luo Xi asks Xia Mo if liking him is really so difficult; is it because they are the same? And so is she afraid

of trusting and believing in love? But Xia Mo does want happiness too; she wants to be able to

unconditionally rely on someone and to be able to freely love and be loved. But cant Luo Xi understand;

that shes simply too afraid? There is nothing more trustworthy than yourself and if one day the person

you completely rely on is gone, then youll just fall flat on the ground

Luo Xi does understand because he too, feels that same fear. But this one time, hes willing to take the

chance. Because he likes Xia Mo. These past five years, he has never forgotten her. Shes like opium to

him will hurt him, will cause him pain and will even cause his death but yet there is no way he could

ever leave her. The pain of leaving her is even harder to withstand than any pain she may cause him.

He is really the opium poppy here. Even though clearly knowing that he is dangerous and yet still unable

to leave him being drawn to him time after time

Luo Xi gently kisses Xia Mo. She freezes and stares back. He is breathtaking.

Holding him close to her, Xia Mo also softly kisses him back on his cool lips, as if hoping to use her own

cold body to warm his

It is a beautiful and warm sunny day when the commercial shoot happens. Ou Chen watches quietly on

the side, his eyes never straying from Yin Xia Mo. Xi Meng studies Ou Chen; since being hired by him

three years ago, Xi Meng has never seen much emotion from Young Master. When his promotion as CEO

to Ou Corporations was officially announced, it was met with much disapproval by people as they didnot believe that such a youth could successfully steer the business. However, Young Master had not

even acknowledged the criticism and instead took to leading the business; every company and proposal

he touched was met with huge success and slowly, the criticism faded. But again, Young Master had

absolutely no reaction to his rising success. Xi Meng had thought that Young Master was only focused on

career that he did not care for women.

Until Yin Xia Mo appeared. And although Young Masters expression is still cold on the surface, his gaze

never once strays from Yin Xia Mo.

During a quick break from filming, Zhen En asks Xia Mo in concern if shes feeling tired yet. Xia Mo

reassures Zhen En that she is doing fine and as Zhen En tries to continue the conversation, Xia Mos

attention is instantly taken away by Luo Xi. Walking up to the side of the water and wearing a white

collared shirt with the top button open, he is handsome enough to make a person drunk and lovesick.Ever since last night, Xia Mo has found it harder and harder to deny him. Luo Xis gaze also instantly goes

to her and as they stare into each others eyes, Xia Mo finds herself strangely at peace. Watching her

steadily, Luo Xi breaks into a glorious smile and Xia Mo cannot help but respond in kind.

I should let her go Ou Chen thinks quietly to himself. Since she was no part of my life five years ago

and now she already has someone she loves

Once shooting started, Xia Mo being a newcomer, had her share of NGs at the beginning but then

quickly got used to the environment. Even the director was amazed that a newcomer could adapt so

well. Although maintaining a calm outward expression, there was nothing that did not work well with

the mood of the commercial. Once filming began, she instantly transformed and her eyes became filled

with deep emotion.

The coy mermaid was no longer able to speak, a little saddened and desperate to be understood the

price was transfixed by her, slowly lowering his head and kissing her. He continues to kiss her, holding

her close and she raises herself higher to meet his embrace. This is a love that will never be parted.

Ou Chen cannot tear his eyes away from the scene unfolding before him. He continuously tells himself

that this is just an act, that he had reminded himself beforehand that he would not think about her,

would think of her as a complete stranger However, the instant that Luo Xi kissed Xia Mo, Ou Chen

found himself thrown into a pit of darkness, consumed by an incredible pain and chill and he

remembers Xia Mos cold statement before

I dont know you.


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However, Ou Chen suddenly finds himself thinking of Zhen Ens rushed words on the day Xia Mo went

missing You know that Xia Mo is never the type of person to be late! How would he know that Xia

Mo is never that type of person? Did he misunderstand? Or is someone purposely hiding something

from him?

Filming has finished successfully. Zhen En anxiously asks the director what he thinks Yin Xia Mo? She

will be famous.

The commercial is met with instant popularity. Originally, people only clamored to watch Luo Xi but then

found themselves drawn to his acting partner her beauty, her smile; they are smitten by her. And the

moment that Luo Xi kisses Xia Mo and she kisses him back, they are mesmerized. Soon, the

entertainment world is abuzz with Yin Xia Mo and everything related to her. Sun Records officially signs

on Yin Xia Mo and releases her first single, Bubble Mermaid.

Since the release of Lei Ous commercial, gossip has spread like wildfire concerning Xia Mo and Luo Xi,

and the two have been unable to go out in public like they used to in the past. Luo Xi has made it a habit

to come over to Xia Mo and Xiao Chengs house every night; sometimes watching the television with Xia

Mo, sometimes engaging in debates with her, sometimes going over his scripts and lyrics and sometimes

just sitting with Xia Mo and holding her, not saying a word. Slowly, Xia Mos home has also become Luo

Xis home.

In preparation for the upcoming awards show, Luo Xi gives Xia Mo a beautiful white evening gown,whispering that she will be the most beautiful woman that night. Regardless of whether or not she wins

an award, the very fact that she is invited means that she has already gained her recognition from the

media world. Even if she does not win, there will be plenty of chances later on; in his eyes, she is the

perfect woman.

Xia Mo understands that Luo Xi is worried that she will be disappointed. However, with these words, she

is no longer worried and filled with warmth. Ever since she told herself to no longer be afraid and to no

longer hurt Luo Xi, she has found herself in a completely different world. A world where she is not afraid

of being loved and of seeking her own happiness.

One week later. Ou Chen is standing in his office, his hands grasping the invitation to the music awards

show but his sight focused on the dark night through his window. When Ou Chen has first seen his

invitation, his heart had instantly fluttered; since the commercial shoot had ended, he has not seen hersince then. But what is the point of seeing her anyway? Her kiss with Luo Xi continues to burn in Ou

Chens mind.

The television in Ou Chens office is currently airing a live report of the music awards show, the screen

ablaze with the glory of the attendants and the flashing lights. Ou Chen slowly pours drink after drink

while he watches until he sees her. Wearing a white evening gown and making her way down the red

carpet, she smiles and greets her fans and reporters. Her beauty is subtle but yet so vibrant that no one

could ever look away from her.

Perhaps she is his curse time after time, she causes him to fall into fathoms of pain and yet he is

unable to forget her. Perhaps he should give up everything to steal her away, uncaring that she already

has a lover, uncaring that he showed up too late to claim a small place in her heart.

Take her! Whatever he wants, he will take!

However, a small voice in the back of his mind tells him that it is because of this misguided sentiment

that caused him to commit a great grievance and threw him into torment Ou Chens head starts to

hurt again

Ou Chens phone rings. After a moment, Ou Chen quietly commands, Bring me all the information you

found! Immediately!


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Chapter 15

Both Xia Mo and Pan Nan are nominated for Best Newcomer, and the latter is currently sitting to her

right. The two share a smile when Pan Nan arrives although Xia Mo is listening to her MP3 and does not

engage in conversation. Pan Nan queries Xia Mo when she catches sight of Xia Mo staring off

somewhere else, a warm smile lighting her face. She has rarely seen such an expression on Xia Mo

before.

Pan Nan follows the direction of Xia Mos gaze and catches sight of Luo Xi turning his head at the same

time. His gaze instantly aligns with Xia Mos, and the smiles are both their faces are exactly alike. Almost

unconsciously becoming aware of Pan Nans surprise, Luo Xi then turns to her, smiling and waving in

acknowledgement. When Pan Nan finally looks back at Xia Mo, her expression has resumed its regular

calm exterior.

In love right now?

Xia Mo feels her ears turn red at Pan Nans quiet inquiry, her heart picking up speed. She should

instantly deny any such thing but for some reason, Xia Mo finds herself unable to say anything at all. Pan

Nan laughs quietly, joking teasing her; Xia Mos expression looks just like a regular girls right now. And

here she had thought that Yin Xia Mo was not capable of any emotion!

Changing the subject quickly, Xia Mo asks Pan Nan if she has prepared her acceptance speech yet. Of

course, Pan Nan replies, as she laughingly lists, Thank you HBS, thank you MTV, thank you Sun Records,thanks to my agent, thanks to Dad, thanks to Mom, thanks to Xia Mo

Xia Mo laughing commends Pan Nan for her very appropriate acceptance speech and the two engage in

lighthearted and easy conversation, Xia Mos MP3 quickly forgotten.

At Ou Chens office, the awards ceremony continues to play on his television but his attention is riveted

on the scores of pictures littering his desk. Some pictures are in great condition while others show the

sign of wear and tear, a rip, a fingerprint the backgrounds change but always, every single picture

contains the same two people.

A picture of the school grounds, a younger him that is different from who he is now. The eyes of that

younger him carried a brighter light, the camera conveniently catching his gaze on her, a light smile

playing on her lips

A picture in the garage, her voice seemingly low with emotion as she whispers to him. His head loweredto meet her as she is nestled in his embrace, her eyes alight and a smile on her face

She once smiled at him so softly? Staying by his side, quietly watching him, smiling at him, and never

leaving his side Ou Chen cannot catch his breath, and he grasps his heart as if in pain

A picture by the swimming pool, he is surrounded by people like him but they all stand a distance away.

Only she stands by his side, her hand holding out his towel.

A picture by the clear lakeside and the water sparkles. It is as if he has just completed a jog, his forehead

slightly sweaty. She is riding a black bicycle at his side, gently using a towel to wipe his sweat away

Ou Chen thinks back to the words of the person who had delivered the photographs: According to my

research, five years ago, Ou Chen and Yin Xia Mo were the schools favored couple Ou Chen

announced at 14 years old that Yin Xia Mo was his girlfriend, so their relationship was known to

everyone due to everyones fascination with them, many people liked to privately take their

photographs this is only a small amount of them; if you are interested, we can get many more

however, five years ago, Yin Xia Mos parents were killed in a car accident and Ou Chen mysteriously

disappeared it seems as if the two did not contact each other during this time If you would like more

information on Yin Xia Mo during these past five years, we can also get that for you

She lied to him. Knowing that he had forgotten everything she had lied to him

The awards ceremony announces the winner of Best Female Newcomer Yin Xia Mo! Everyone bursts

into applause as Xia Mo walks up to the stage; she is embraced by the announcer. Ou Chen silently

watches, unable to withstand anyone being that close to her.


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Award in hand, Xia Mo launches into her acceptance speech, her surprise at being able to win such an

award when competing with someone so amazing such as Pan Nan, thank you, everyone At those

words, Ou Chen is seized by a sudden memory

Thank you Xia Mo is clearly aware of his temper and grabs a towel, efficiently drying him in quick

strokes. However, when she gets to his head, she purposely roughens his hair, drying it every which

way. Xia Mo admonishes Ou Chen for throwing a tantrum on her. When he continues to glare

mutinously back, she asks him whether he will help her with Luo Xi or not. Why are you throwing a

tantrum at me? If you dont like seeing me, then I just wont come find you at all I knew you would help

me! Thank you

Xia Mo, you are mine.

Ou Chens head splitting, he suddenly rears up and grabs the keys to his sports car, slamming the door in

the process as he leaves the office. What happened five years ago?! Why did she lie to him?! He will find

out the truth!

The awards ceremony has commenced. Pan Nan rushes up to Xia Mo to congratulate her, her

expression not carrying an inch of bitterness. Xia Mo apologizes to Pan Nan; this award did not belong to

her. However, Pan Nan stops Xia Mo from saying any more mushy things as it may seriously make her

sick. Xia Mo laughs; since Zhen En, Pan Nan is the second person who is able to creep into her heart.

The fans are going crazy as they all shout Luo Xis name, screaming their admiration and support for him.Within the mix, Wei An and Shen Qiangs names are also called out. And then, Pan Nan and Xia Mo; they

too, have acquired their own increasing number of fans. A small scuffle breaks out between the fans

supporting Xia Mo and those supporting Pan Nan, who are disgruntled that the Best Female Newcomer

Award has gone to Xia Mo instead. Pan Nan addresses her fans though; to like her is to like Xiao Mo. To

support her is to also support Xia Mo. And the argument is instantly resolved.

In the midst of the chaos, Luo Xi deftly walks over to Xia Mo. She stares back. The fans all forget to say

anything as they watch them. Luo Xi quietly clicks her wineglass with his own. Congratulations and

next year you will continue to surpass everyones expectations.

HBS has prepared a private room for Luo Xis use, and he and Xia Mo take a moment to sneak away.

Once the door closes, Luo Xi enfolds Xia Mo in a hug (the infamous K-drama back hug!), holding her

close and whispering in her ear.The first moment I laid eyes on you tonight, I wanted to instantly take you away from everyone and hold

you like Im holding you right now, taking you into my body. What can I do? Its like Ive been poisoned; I

just saw you last night but its like I can never see you enough, wanting to be with you every moment of

the day. Xia Mo move in with me.

What?

Lets live together

His voice is like a spell. Amidst the dream though, Xia Mo seems to hear a noise that sounds like a knock

on the door but as she turns her head towards it, she is captured by Luo Xis kiss. The kiss grows

passionate and the two no longer can hear any noise at all The world only belongs to these two sweet

lovers now

The incessant knocking turns to a pounding and then the door swings wide open; the air in the room

instantly turns frigid. Luo Xi and Xia Mo look up in surprise and see Ou Chen standing in the doorway,

his lips white and glaring at the couple, a pained expression in his eyes.

Xia Mo freezes in shock. And unconsciously moves away from Luo Xi.

Luo Xi grabs onto her hand, gripping her as if she is his last anchor in the ocean, afraid of hurting her but

yet still unable to let go. Xia Mo looks at him in pain and then sees the vulnerability in his eyes and

his loneliness, his nervousness and fear of losing her.


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When Xia Mo finally looks back at Ou Chen, he is already standing directly in front of her. His expression

is icy cold. Flinging out his hand, photographs flutter through the air and scatter the ground around

them. As Xia Mo catches sight of them, her throat constricts.

You lied to me! Yin Xia Mo, you are mine!

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