Chapter 117: Floating Clouds

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The matter concerning Yunyi Shu remained undiscovered and unreported by the media. However, during filming, Lin Xi hurriedly left by car and was coincidentally caught by paparazzi stationed in Hengdian, who fabricated a story that quickly spread online.

Suddenly, rumors about Lin Xi acting arrogantly on set exploded across Weibo. Yet Lin Xi had no mind for such distractions; she rushed straight to the hospital, where Nurse Jin led her to the door outside the emergency room.

Su Chen leaned against the wall, utterly despondent, his eyes void of any spark, as if his soul had been hollowed out.

Suppressing the frantic beating of her heart, Lin Xi forced herself to remain calm and asked, “How is Yunyi?”

Nurse Jin hesitated deeply, glancing between Su Chen and Lin Xi before replying with difficulty, “Miss Shu was found without any vital signs. Director Yu said the patient’s will to live was very weak; it’s hard to say, but they’re doing everything they can to save her.”

Lin Xi froze on the spot, unsure how to respond.

At that moment, the “resuscitation in progress” indicator outside the operating room went dark.

The doctor frowned, his voice heavy with regret: “I’m sorry. We exhausted all efforts, but the patient’s will to survive was extremely faint. We were powerless to save her.”

The already desolate corridor fell into complete silence.

The worst fear Lin Xi had was realized: she couldn’t hold onto her. Yunyi had chosen such a tragic way to give up on herself and everyone else. She had been cruel to herself and cruel to those around her.

Her heart felt crushed under an invisible boulder; her mind went blank.

Miya, holding Lin Xi’s hand tightly beside her, kept sighing in sorrow. Miss Yunyi was the kindest and gentlest person she had ever known—how could she just leave like this?

After a moment of daze, Lin Xi hurriedly shifted her gaze to Su Chen. He looked like a living corpse, his heart seemingly dead inside.

Nurse Jin’s eyes reddened, her voice choking slightly: “Miss Lin, Mr. Su, Miss Yunyi Shu’s body will soon be sent to the morgue. You may accompany her on her final journey.”

Lin Xi’s heart was torn asunder, tears streaming uncontrollably, agony like a knife twisting within.

Why? Why is fate so cruel? How can a living person just disappear like that? She truly couldn’t understand why people would attack someone with such vicious words simply because they disliked her.

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She couldn’t find another girl as pure and beautiful as Yunyi. Yunyi had done nothing wrong, yet in the eyes of those who despised her, she was guilty of everything. They fancied themselves righteous but pushed an innocent soul into the abyss of despair without consequence. Yunyi’s fate should never have been like this...

Lin Xi sank deeply into self-reproach. At that moment, Su Chen suddenly snapped out of it and dashed into the elevator, heading downstairs.

She worried about Su Chen too. How could he survive alone after losing the one he loved most? She couldn’t even begin to imagine the depth of his pain.

Amid the silent corridor, Lin Xi’s phone vibrated.

“Hey, Xiao Xi, where have you gone? There’s a lot of chatter online about you acting arrogantly on set. The public opinion isn’t good,” came Zhou Xin’s slightly anxious voice.

Lin Xi wiped the tears from her cheeks and spoke softly, “Sorry, Sister Zhou, I had an emergency at the hospital.”

“What? Are you okay? Why did you go to the hospital?” Zhou Xin’s tone was filled with surprise.

Lowering her eyes, Lin Xi hesitated before saying, “Sister Zhou, it’s Yunyi... she passed away. Her company should announce it soon.”

After a long silence, Zhou Xin sighed, “How could it be so sudden?”

Gentle souls are often born this way—they endure countless hardships and pain, deciding not to cause others sorrow or discomfort. This bloodied kindness is what people call gentleness.

Only two hours after Yunyi’s death, her company had already made a public announcement on Weibo. Ironically, if Lin Xi’s “arrogance on set” hadn’t trended and dragged the hospital photos into the spotlight, no one would have noticed the news.

Red Orange Cultural Entertainment (Verified): Our artist @Yunyi Shu passed away at 10:15 this morning after unsuccessful resuscitation. Following the completion of filming the movie "Polaris," Yunyi was hospitalized for severe depression. Recently, her condition fluctuated, and her mood remained low. Filled with despair toward life, she ultimately chose to end her precious life in the bathroom. We express our deepest sorrow and extend our heartfelt condolences to Miss Yunyi Shu. [Candle][Candle]

The news of Yunyi Shu’s passing topped the trending list, sparking intense discussions among netizens. The loss of someone who was once so vibrantly alive struck a deep chord in everyone’s hearts.

The rumors about Lin Xi acting arrogantly on set were automatically debunked. Many netizens spoke out in defense:

@DoYouHavePrinciples: I’m really fed up with the trolls on Weibo who spew nonsense without knowing the facts. Xiao Xi rushed to the hospital to see Yunyi and got cyberbullied. You pushed one person to death, do you want to push another? I really don’t understand what’s in those haters’ hearts. Can’t they be a little kinder?

@Xiao Jiu: Sob sob, I really cried. When I saw the news after school, I thought it was a rumor, but it was true. The sister I always liked is gone... This scene I’ve only seen in dramas before [crying].

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@YourChildhoodMyChildhood: Some people wield their keyboards, thinking they stand on the moral high ground, but they don’t realize one careless word can plunge someone into an abyss. They only know how to stab others in the back, never considering the truth. Such people often become the culprits or accomplices pushing others into despair.

Lin Xi also posted a Weibo update at noon.

Lin Xi (Verified): About Yunyi.

Only after she truly left did the world show her kindness and guilt. Yunyi is gone, and I feel utterly powerless. I can no longer help her. I even hate you all. Why? Why must this world harbor such malice toward such a good girl? She endured what was perhaps the darkest period of her life recently. You cannot imagine how fragile and helpless she was.

You don’t know how kind and beautiful she was. She had already reached out for help to the public, but no one cared—only blame and insults. She never offended any of you. Why must people only regret and cherish someone after they are gone?

Soon, the comment section was filled with condolences for Yunyi’s passing:

@IAmCutie: The most ridiculous thing is that only after she’s gone did the whole world start to love her. Such a wonderful girl—I don’t understand why everyone was so cruel. She was desperate and asking for help, but the bad people thought she was joking. I really don’t see why anyone wouldn’t like her. May you be free from slander in your next life. We will always love you.

@ZenGirl: Sorry I only got to know you after you left. We cannot control others, but we must control ourselves—not to harm anyone maliciously. When someone is being maliciously attacked, standing up for them with a kind word helps.

@WantToFallInLove: “Just because you don’t like this flower, does it mean it should die?” It’s not the last straw that breaks the camel’s back, but every straw. Those who hurt others—if you have a soul, aren’t you afraid? Life is short. Be true to yourself and kind to others.

It’s tragic—those who suffer from depression are rarely selfish; selfish people don’t usually get depression. It’s because they care too much about others and the world that they suffer.

The world while alive was cold; the world after passing is full of kindness.

That day, clouds drifted gently across the sky, the wind still bitterly cold, but the girl as light as a wisp of cloud was no longer here.