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After Su Tong attended the press conference in Country A, Sieter accelerated the preparations for the release of the new series. Within a week, Su Tong and the people from Sieter Studio flew to Europe.
Previously, Su Tong had a decent sense of fashion, always seeing the glamorous supermodels on TV and in fashion magazines. Now that she was a model herself, she realized how inhuman the life was. Compared to now, the busiest times at the company were nothing compared to this. Models during big shows were incredibly busy. Su Tong, this emerging Eastern model, possessed a perfect face that others lacked, but she didn't meet the typical height requirements for models. It would probably be very difficult for her to lead trends in the fashion industry in the long run. However, during the SILTE fashion show, Su Tong definitely sparked a "Eastern beauty" trend, making several previously lukewarm Eastern models suddenly famous in Europe.
While many did indeed covet Su Tong's beauty, people in Europe were generally more open about pursuing her than those in China. Their pursuits were passionate, resulting in a constant stream of gifts and flowers for Su Tong. However, few would force a relationship if they couldn't win her over; this openness and enthusiasm remained within Su Tong's acceptable range. Several domestic media outlets contacted her requesting interviews. Although Su Tong maintained a mysterious image both domestically and internationally, which, combined with her ethereal beauty, was far more effective than a more approachable approach, the Chinese government always had to give face. After consideration, Su Tong and Wang Hai agreed to a short interview with a Chinese television station. They filmed some videos of Su Tong practicing dance, rehearsing, and strolling in the streets, and asked a few simple questions.
In the final interview, Su Tong said, "I hope everyone knows that I am just an ordinary person who is a bit good-looking, and I don't have any special acting skills. I guess I won't be in the public eye for a long time. I hope everyone will take me in stride."
Now that Su Tong is in O continent, she can no longer go out as freely as before, as it easily causes minor traffic jams. The enthusiastic attitude of some fans is really making it difficult for Su Tong to handle. However, time always flies. When Su Tong finished her work and said goodbye to Selter and the others, it was already the end of December. She almost spent the Gregorian New Year abroad. Meanwhile, Lin Lili and Lin Zhen were still in A country continuing to film "The Dilemma." It is said that they will only be given time off during the upcoming Christmas and Chinese New Year periods. Those who follow this film know that the recently popular model Sue has a role in it, but everyone thought that Su Tong, who was completely unknown at the time, was just making a cameo appearance. However, that's exactly the effect that Director Lin wanted. The cast of "The Dilemma" is already star-studded enough, and Su Tong is just a small highlight after the film's release.
It's a Chinese tradition to bring back tons of local specialties and gifts from wherever you go. Su Tong had been constantly teased by her friends who knew about her newfound fame in Country A, who all complained that she hadn't told them about her success. Li Tian and Li Li, among others, had extorted a lot of things from her. They said Su Tong was now a leading model for international luxury brands' new collections, and they didn't ask for much, just one set of each of the famous European brands' new autumn/winter outfits, and a custom-made suit for each of their husbands. Su Tong complained that they were being unrealistic, saying she would never bring them anything, but in reality, she brought each of them a bottle of perfume and a shawl—items that were valuable but not overly expensive. Adding to that the gifts for her parents, relatives, and other friends, Su Tong, who arrived relaxed, returned looking like she had come on a shopping spree, carrying bags and bags full of stuff.
Although they hadn't actually been apart for very long and kept in frequent contact—even more so than Su Tong's tendency to cling to her mother whenever she was away—Su Tong felt as if seeing Xie Chengjing in Country A had been a long time ago. She was even a little excited on the plane, making the return journey feel exceptionally long. However, Xie Chengjing was always busy, especially given his profession; although he wanted to pick Su Tong up, he couldn't find the time. Upon returning to her villa in the capital, Su Tong received an absolutely enthusiastic welcome—enjoying Xie Er'er's pounce and Kong Kong's drool washing her face. Kong Kong had grown into a majestic dog, even stronger than Xie Er'er. With the two fierce dogs attacking like this, Wang Hai, although fully aware that Kong Kong and Xie Er'er wouldn't harm Su Tong, was still quite apprehensive.
Su Tong knew this place better than Wang Hai. Wang Hai had worked hard accompanying Su Tong abroad, leaving behind his family and friends. Su Tong gave him a watch she had specially bought for him as a thank-you gift and sent him home. Then she turned to look at her two dogs. Despite their large size, they stared at her with their round, wet eyes, their tails practically wagging. Her heart melted instantly. She hadn't expected that after her trip, even Xie Er'er, who had previously been indifferent to her, seemed to like her more. Su Tong hugged and cuddled the two dogs, then went inside to wash up and changed into casual clothes. She took the dogs for a walk in the neighborhood, running around until she was drenched in sweat. She collapsed at the door, just as Xie Chengjing returned. It seemed Su Tong had been waiting for him at the door.
Xie Chengjing got out of the car: "Why are you waiting here? What if I don't come back for half a day?"
It was a beautiful misunderstanding, but Su Tong was indeed very happy to see Xie Chengjing back. In Country A, what she missed most were her parents and Xie Chengjing, so she simply said frankly, "I can see you sooner here."
Xie Chengjing naturally extended his hand to her, and Su Tong took his hand and stood up. The two then went inside. Su Tong poured him a glass of water and casually said, "I've been in Country A for so long, I guess my parents miss me and are worried about me. Anyway, I don't have much to do lately, and my maternal grandmother's lunar birthday is in a few days. She's over eighty years old, and I don't know how many more birthdays she can celebrate. I'm planning to go back to H Province to celebrate her birthday and also visit my parents."
Xie Chengjing glanced at her and said, "Hmm, when are you leaving?"
"About five days from now, the day before my grandma's birthday."
“That’s December 28th,” Xie Chengjing thought for a moment and said, “I’ll have a short vacation around that time. I was planning to take you to N Province for a trip. Your hometown is hilly with lots of low mountains, so I was thinking of taking you to the plateau in N City. I think you’ll find it a bit novel. Horse riding, archery, and roasted whole lamb are all good options. I think you’ll like it.”
Su Tong hesitated for a moment, feeling a little guilty for letting Xie Chengjing down, so she said, "Why don't you come visit our area? Although there aren't any famous tourist attractions, there are quite a few small ones. Or you can just think of it as a rural resort."
Xie Chengjing immediately nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble your family. I'll also send a birthday gift to the old man. How about we have lunch on the 28th? We can come over for dinner."
Su Tong then realized she had been tricked. Wouldn't this mean Xie Chengjing would directly come to her parents' house to meet them? Seeing that she had no objections, Xie Chengjing made the decision directly, "Then let's do it this way. I'll have someone book the plane tickets."
"Xie Chengjing," Su Tong called out to him.
Xie Chengjing looked at her, indicating that he should speak if he had something to say.
Su Tong blinked before asking somewhat abruptly, "Are you serious?"
But Xie Chengjing understood perfectly. He seemed a little angry, and the light in his eyes dimmed slightly. He gripped Xie's hand tightly and said, "In my life, I have never been unserious about anything I've decided to do."
Su Tong wasn't afraid of him. Instead, she smiled, like a child who had received candy, and grasped his hand in return, saying slowly, "Then, let's try being together."
"Give it a try?" Xie Chengjing paused for a moment before saying, "I've said before that I'm serious about everything I decide to do. If I start something, I'm going to see it through to the end, for a lifetime."
Su Tong readily agreed, "Alright then, it's not just a trial, Mr. Xie Chengjing, let's be together." (166 Reading Network)