After a while Sun Xiao pulled away and excused himself, saying that he had schoolwork to do. It seemed that the boy came because he was worried something might happen to Li XinWen. After saying their goodbyes, Li XinWen was left alone.
At around three in the afternoon, Li XinWen saw a new face. But this time, he wasn't ignorant of this person's identity. The person before him was a middle-aged woman, she was around her forties. And this woman was the original Li XinWen's manager.
"Hello, Manager Su..." Li XinWen greeted his visitor.
"XinWen, you look better. I'm glad that you're finally out of your coma," her tone was serious and her movements brisk and precise. She dressed professionally, not a hair out of place and she made it clear from her arrival that she was there for business. She set down the leather envelope case and the paper bag she was holding and stood at the foot of Li XinWen's hospital bed.
"Because of your accident, the filming for [Death to My Destiny] has been put on hold. Also, with the news that you were in a coma, the production team decided to replace you," she said as a matter of fact almost devoid of any feeling of concern.
"Oh…" Li XinWen wasn't sure how to feel or respond to the news of being replaced for the movie. After all, acting was as foreign to him as the milk chocolate drink Li JingHua introduced the other day. In addition, he doubts he'd do a good job as it was neither his passion nor his interest. His main priority at this time was cultivation.
"That's alright since the doctor also advised that I rest until I have fully recovered and…"
"About that," Manager Su interjected before Li XinWen was able to finish his sentence. "I actually talked to your doctor before coming to your room to inquire about your condition. And the doctor confirmed that you are forbidden, at least in the meantime, from exerting too much effort. In which case it won't do us any good in the long run if we push with you filming for the movie. I've reported this to the company executives, and they have agreed to give you a year-long break to allow you to recuperate from your injuries. You are, after all, one of the company's rising stars," again, these were said as a matter of fact. It was amazing how straightforward this woman was.
"We'll be holding a press conference next week to show the public and your fans that you are on your way to recovery and also to announce that you'll be on a year-long hiatus but will be back once you are at full capacity. I'll be back in a weeks' time to come to pick you up. I'll have the stylist bring your clothes and prepare you for the conference 3 hours before we depart for the venue." All of these she mentioned at lightning speed. She made her way towards the table where she laid her leather envelope case and picked it up to leave.
Before completely stepping out of the room, she turned and tilted her head towards the paper bag and advised Li XinWen "Oh, and I brought you a little something to congratulate you on your recovery," and with that, she shut the door behind her. Leaving Li XinWen dumbfounded in her wake.
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