Momo's Gradual Change - VOL. 1

C192. The Wind Begins to Stir.

Chapter 192: The Wind Begins to Stir

Seeing Chen Fangfei’s disapproving look, Song Yimo simply smiled without offering an explanation.

After two years in the tangled social environment of the school, Chen Fangfei understood more than before. She’d become just a little worldlier, and seeing Song Yimo’s response, she chose not to press the matter.

“I got a gig! You’ll be seeing me on TV soon,” she announced.

Song Yimo was genuinely happy for her. “What kind of gig? A show, or an ad?”

“It’s an ad,” Chen Fangfei replied, mentioning a well-known brand with a spark of pride in her eyes. “And I’m in Cheng Shu’s new music video too.”

Song Yimo didn’t follow celebrities, but she knew of Cheng Shu—he’d skyrocketed to fame in recent years. His real peak hadn’t even hit yet, but the coming years were sure to be his time. For her senior to appear in his video could open up enormous opportunities. If he took her under his wing…

“I know you’re going to make it big, Senior,” Song Yimo said sincerely.

Chen Fangfei had heard such words before, but coming from Song Yimo, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride.

She genuinely saw Yimo as a friend worth keeping, though she couldn’t deny a hint of competitiveness lingered inside her.

At noon, they went to a cozy little restaurant near the hospital. Chen Fangfei insisted on picking up the check, and Song Yimo didn’t argue.

The sky was overcast, hinting at rain, and since they were close by, they decided to walk back to the hospital, chatting as they went.

“I’ve met quite a few people these past two years. If you ever need help, call me. I might not be able to do much, but I can still lend a hand with small things.”

“Alright.” Song Yimo smiled with genuine warmth, her eyes crinkling. She could tell her senior really meant it. “Senior, I know you’ll make it, even if it takes time. Just promise me you’ll stay on the right path. Once a person has a stain, no matter how well it’s hidden, it’ll come out after you’re famous. Celebrities have no privacy. And… be careful of people in the industry.”

“Yes, yes! Why do you sound like the older one here?” Chen Fangfei interrupted her, half amused, half exasperated. “I know how to handle it. You just focus on your studies. I’m taking a side road that relies on luck, but your path has no shortcuts.”

She paused, then chuckled. “Someday, I’ll be a big star, and you’ll be an elite translator. Then I’ll be able to brag about my amazing friend.”

Song Yimo smiled. “I’ll work hard.”

Time is ruthless. It turns beauty to dust, heroes into memories, and love into faded sentiments. Even lovers eventually part ways.

But time is also kind. It can deepen bonds over years, making love richer, friendship stronger, and family ties firmer.

Just like Song Yimo and Chen Fangfei. What started as an awkward relationship grew into friendship.

Song Yimo wasn’t unaware of her senior’s changes; otherwise, she wouldn’t have said so much. She only hoped her senior wouldn’t lose her way in that harsh world.

*

Over the next few days, Song Yimo waited patiently, bringing her notebook to the hospital every day to keep the two siblings company. She took Shu Fan to the library once and let him pick out any books he liked, while she chose a set of first- and second-grade textbooks for him.