Before Going on a Variety Show, the Actress Lost Her Memory - Chapter 31

The production team had given the guests 20,000 yuan for three days, but this was only meant to cover their daily expenses. Yu Wenyu had no intention of using the money for anything extra.

Yu Wenyu didn’t know what she should do now. Although she had said she wanted ice cream and milk tea, she knew her own body well.

After some thought, Yu Wenyu decided to go into the mall to see if there were any craft workshops. At least that would be something to do for the evening.

Meanwhile, Xi Xiuyun was in the supermarket buying groceries for dinner. Due to the suddenness of the situation, the production team hadn’t immediately sent a cameraman to follow her.

As a result, viewers in the live stream had to choose between watching Yu Wenyu or Xi Xiuyun, since the production team had opened a separate stream for Xi Xiuyun after the two separated.

It wasn’t until the cameraman finally caught up with Xi Xiuyun that viewers got real-time footage of her.

“Great, great, you two are ‘divorcing’? Who am I supposed to follow now?”

“LOL, this feels like watching my parents’ divorce all over again.”

“Holy beans! Best Actress Xi is actually buying groceries herself? Isn’t she going to look for her wife?”

“Her wife won’t let her. That’s why she’s stuck here buying groceries.”

“Anyone who knows about ingredients, can you tell what she’s planning to cook?”

“Don’t be sad, Best Actress Xi! Your wife is over there making desserts for you!”

“Hahaha, Zun Du? I’m switching to that livestream right now!”

Let’s rewind half an hour.

The Century Building buzzed with activity as people streamed in and out. Yu Wenyu, accompanied by a camera crew and a few fans who recognized her, made quite a spectacle.

Though it’s often said that Yun City residents aren’t star-struck, that doesn’t mean Yu Wenyu had no fans here.

To avoid causing a commotion, Yu Wenyu quickly ducked into a DIY dessert customization shop.

The shop had opaque windows and operated on a membership basis, effectively blocking the camera crew outside.

Inside, the other patrons recognized Yu Wenyu. She quickly gestured for them to keep quiet, not wanting to disturb the other customers.

She requested a private booth, but the truth was that Yu Wenyu, a pampered princess who had never lifted a finger in the kitchen, had no idea how to make desserts. She’d barely even set foot in a kitchen before.

A staff member entered with a tablet displaying a list of ingredients. Based on the customer’s desired dessert, the staff would provide the necessary materials and tools, while the baking and heating processes were handled by the staff.

Yu Wenyu felt a bit stumped. She didn’t know what she could make, and Xi Xiuyun wasn’t particularly fond of sweets.

Her own craving for sweets had been dulled by years of dieting for her figure.

Why did I even choose this place? she wondered. Was I out of my mind back then?

Oh, right. When she first got the VIP membership, she had planned to make a birthday cake for Xi Xiuyun. But later, she realized she simply lacked the talent for it.

Yu Wenyu scrolled through the options on the tablet, her finger gliding across the screen.

Suddenly, her finger stopped moving. Staring at the dessert on the tablet, Yu Wenyu remembered their theme: first encounter.

That year, her mother had been hospitalized due to overwork. The recovery period afterward became one of the rare times Yu Wenyu could spend quality time with her.

After a heavy snowfall, the ground was covered in a thick layer of snow, and the courtyard shimmered in silver and white under the rising sun.

Her mother mentioned that their new neighbors next door were old friends of hers. Since it was their first day moving in, she wanted to take Yu Wenyu to pay them a visit.

Later that evening, they would formally invite the family over to celebrate their housewarming.

Yu Wenyu didn’t know why her mother was so concerned about a former acquaintance, but she knew that going with her meant she could continue to enjoy her mother’s company.

The neighbors had moved in a lot of things, but none of it resembled their own furniture. The red solid wood pieces exuded an elegant, rustic charm as Yu Wenyu quietly observed the interior.

Her mother was exchanging pleasantries with another woman, a woman with delicate features and a low ponytail, who seemed remarkably gentle. They were catching up on each other’s lives over the years.

Noticing Yu Wenyu watching her, the woman turned and smiled softly at her. Yu Wenyu blushed slightly, her ears turning pink, but the woman stood up and approached her.

“This must be your Xiaobao,” the woman said, crouching down. “She’s grown so beautiful.” She reached out and gently patted Yu Wenyu’s head, a faint, cool scent of tea wafting from her.

“A’Jun, she’s so lovely, just like you,” the woman said, rising to her feet and turning to Yu Wenyu’s mother.

Her mother’s smile stiffened slightly before she stepped forward and patted Yu Wenyu’s head.

Yu Wenyu was momentarily stunned. Her mother’s voice came from beside her: “You silly child, have you forgotten how to speak to pretty aunties? Say hello to her.”

Snapping out of her daze, Yu Wenyu looked up at the woman and softly greeted, “Hello, Auntie.”

The woman’s smile widened. She removed the bracelet from her wrist and pressed it into Yu Wenyu’s hand, saying, “Xiaobao is so adorable. Perhaps you could call me ‘Godmother’?”

Yu Wenyu panicked slightly and turned to her mother for guidance.

Her mother chuckled, though the expression seemed strained. Addressing Yu Wenyu, she said, “Oh, that’s right! Xiao Xiao, you did say you wanted to be my child’s godmother. Xiaobao, say hello to your Godmother.”

Yu Wenyu pursed her lips. Adults are so strange.

“Thank you, Godmother,” Yu Wenyu said earnestly, “but your gift is too precious. Xiaobao can’t accept it.”

The woman’s expression remained unchanged as she bent down to take the bracelet from Yu Wenyu. After a moment’s thought, she handed it to Yu Wenyu’s mother.

“Then A’Jun, would you keep it safe for her?” The woman’s smile remained warm and gentle.

After a brief silence, Yu Wenyu’s mother accepted the bracelet and prompted Yu Wenyu to thank her.

“Thank you, Auntie,” Yu Wenyu said. The adult world was so strange. If her mother didn’t want to accept the gift, why was she forced to?

After sitting for a while longer, her mother asked the woman if she would like to come over for dinner that evening to celebrate their family’s arrival.

The woman didn’t immediately agree, but after her mother’s repeated invitations, she finally relented, though her smile seemed forced.

As they left the neighbor’s house, Yu Wenyu couldn’t help but ask her mother, “Mom, if you didn’t want to accept Auntie’s gift, why did you make me take it?”

Her mother shook her head, offering no explanation. She simply told Yu Wenyu that Auntie was a very important person to her and that she should treat her like family.

Yu Wenyu didn’t understand, but she chose to obey her mother’s request.

Just as Yu Wenyu was pondering why her mother had made such a demand, a figure suddenly entered her field of vision.

The girl wore a high ponytail and was dressed rather lightly for the cold winter weather. She stood tall in the snow, holding a tree branch in her hand.

Noticing the girl was studying her, Yu Wenyu returned the scrutiny.

Her eyebrows were as dark as ink, her eyes resembled peach blossoms, her lips were like a crimson dot, and her face was as fair as a silver plate.

The girl had only added a black windbreaker over her thin clothes, creating a stark contrast against the white snow. The coldness in her eyes seemed to surpass even the frigid landscape.

Yu Wenyu had never seen a girl like this before. Her eyes and features radiated a maturity so different from her own. In that single glance, Yu Wenyu was captivated by those dark, inky pupils.

Yu Wenyu tugged on her mother’s hand, shyly asking, “Mommy, that big sister is so pretty! Can I marry her when I grow up?”

Gu Jun was stunned by her daughter’s bold declaration. She looked up at the girl Yu Wenyu had pointed out and froze.

The girl’s features and aura were eerily familiar, strikingly reminiscent of that person. A sense of helpless fate washed over Gu Jun.

Just then, Xu Zhixiao’s voice called out from behind them, “Xiuyun, greet them.”

Xi Xiuyun emerged from the snowy landscape, casting a barely perceptible glance at the little girl who had been so bold moments ago but now hid behind her mother, too timid to acknowledge her words.

“Hello, Aunt Gu,” Xi Xiuyun said with a slight bow, her tone polite as she secretly studied the Aunt Gu her mother often mentioned.

She was indeed very beautiful, and bore a striking resemblance to the pretty little girl.

Yu Wenyu had the desire but lacked the courage. Now that the beautiful big sister was right in front of her, she didn’t dare greet her, only stealing furtive glances.

Gu Jun composed her expression before Xu Zhixiao arrived, then greeted her with a warm smile. “You’re so clever, darling! How did you know my surname was Gu, even though we’ve just met?”

Xi Xiuyun, unaware of their history, replied truthfully out of politeness: “I’ve often heard my mother mention you. Seeing you leave our house just now led me to guess.”

Yu Wenyu’s eyes shone with admiration. This older sister was not only beautiful but also intelligent and articulate.

Gu Jun chuckled and turned to Xu Zhixiao beside her. “Ah, Zhixiao-jie, you really do miss me! Fortunately, now that we’re neighbors, we can visit each other more often.”

Xu Zhixiao’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. “Is that so?” She then beckoned Xi Xiuyun over. When Xi Xiuyun approached, Xu Zhixiao scolded gently, “I told you to dress warmly, but you insisted on wearing so little. Now you must be cold! Look at your sister—she’s so cute even bundled up.”

Xi Xiuyun raised an eyebrow. “Sister?” Her gaze shifted to the fluffy, adorable little bundle.

Yu Wenyu, noticing the beautiful older sister’s attention, pursed her lips and blushed, introducing herself in a sweet, childish voice: “Hello, pretty sister! I’m Yu Wenyu. You can call me Xiaobao, like Mommy does.”

Yu Wenyu…

Xi Xiuyun murmured the name to herself, finding it melodious and fitting for the adorable little dumpling.

“Hello, Xiaobao. I’m Xi Xiuyun,” she replied, introducing herself in kind to Yu Wenyu.

Yu Wenyu felt a twinge of disappointment when Xi Xiuyun declined to call her Xiaobao. Why isn’t this pretty sister like my godmother and the other sisters?

Yu Wenyu squeezed the strawberry pudding container in her hand, reassuring herself it didn’t matter. A refined sister like her wouldn’t be so casual right away.

The strawberry pudding in the refrigerated display looked irresistibly sweet and soft. The tangy-sweet strawberry sauce coated only the top layer, while the pudding beneath was creamy, milky, and delightfully bouncy.

Xi Xiuyun stood before the display, gazing at the strawberry pudding. She reached out and placed a container in her cart.

Her thoughts finally returned to the present, though her mind remained filled with the recent memory.

The adorable little dumpling in the snowy winter landscape, calling her “pretty sister” in a crisp, clear voice. The sunlight bathed her small face, making it even more charming.

What did that strawberry pudding taste like? Probably as creamy and milky as she is, yet sweet without being cloying.

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