128. Only girl in the generation

Two weeks later.

''Yes I'm boarding the plane right now. Don't worry. I will be there.'' A girl dressed in black jeans and red hoodie said as she walked with a suitcasein hand. Her smooth wavy brown hair flowed down her back and whit the gentlest breeze, it waved in the air. But it didn't make the girl look messy. Infact, the way it flowed made her seem even more alluring. Beside her was another girl who seemed slightly older than the first. She was pushing along another suitcase. She also had a gorgeous face but it paled in comparison to the one infront.

Heads turned as they walked. It appeared no less than a runway fashion show. And with such a stunning model, ofcourse many stopped to stare.

''Are you sure you don't need anyone to pick you up. I could arrange it if you-"

''Old Tang, can you stop nagging so much. I am hundred and one percent sure that I can manage. And don't forget, I am originally from there. So it's no biggie. My maternal family is coming to pick me up. Chill out. I will be on set on time tomorrow.''

''Goddess Li, I thought you said low profile.'' Peiyi couldn't help but say as soon as Li Zhilan dropped the call when she noticed how heads turned as they walked by. And she was self conscious enough to know that she wasn't part of the reason. The person who was the cause of such a phenomenon was currently UNAWARE.

''Peiyi, isn't it low enough? See no one came to hit on us. Scratch that, no one even approached us. Don't you think that's a low profile?''

The two people were exactly Li Zhilan and her assistant Peiyi.

The two of them had completed with The Abyss's shoot and had also completed the promo last Saturday. Though she had attended it, she had kept her mask on and had also changed her hair colour to that of blonde. That made her seem quite different that recognizing her seemed quite a difficult job. She had explained that she didn't want to attract attention just yet. She wants to continue her simple ordinary life a little longer.

Infact that wasn't exactly false. It was indeed part of the reason why she didn't want to be revealed. But that was quite impossible because a lot of directors and producers had come on set and had offered her roles of different characters. It's just that a certain director Tang had arrived a little earlier and as said, early bird gets the worm.

So it could be said that Li Zhilan's face wasn't known to the general public but within the industry, she is the hot cake everyone's rushing after.

Even at the HQ of H Entertainment, she is known as the most promising rookie with many rushing to favor her. But it is known by everyone that it isn't due to her having a strong background. Rather it's because she is the only rookie who was signed after she had signed a movie with the greatest director as the lead none the less.

Her talent is much recognized in the company and everyone respects her due to her own accomplishment.

...

''Zhizhi. Here here.'' An awfully familiar voice was heard as soon as Li Zhilan stepped out.

When she turned, she saw that almost all of her maternal family were present. It was such a big scene. They had even occupied the most noticeable spot.

It was the youngest elder brother from the maternal side who was shouting but the entire family was waving at her with huge smiles on their face.

''Grandma, grandpa, uncle, aunty, brothers, I am back.'' Li Zhilan shouted as she ran towards where everyone was stationed. They were the family from her mother's side, the Li family. Old Mr. Li and Mrs. Li only had two children, the eldest being Li Tianqi followed by Li Yi Yi, Li Zhilan's mother. She had taken the surname of her maternal side when she completed her education because the surname Kuan was a huge one so it never allowed her to live the life she wanted. Whereas the surname Li may be a big name in Country C but in Country M, it is still relatively smaller. That's why it was a safe choice for her.

''Zhizhi, you have grown taller.''

''Do you not eat on time? You have gotten thinner.''

''Are you not feeling well?''

''Why do you look so pale?''

''You-"

''Alright alright. Let's go one by one. Grandpa, I only grew three centimeters at most since the last time I saw you guys. Grandma, I didn't loose any weight. Uncle and aunt, it's not that I am not feeling well. I just didn't proper rest on the flight. As you you brothers, let's have fun together. So be my guide though I don't really need one.'' Li Zhilan answered everyone one by one in a calm and collected manner as if she had done this particular thing for a number of times.

''Oh.. yes. Our Zhizhi might want to rest for some time. Let's go home and you can rest comfortably. And at the same time, the kitchen would prepare all your favorites. Ot you could directly eat first and then take a rest. It's your choice. Either is OK as everything is already ready.'' Grandma Li said as she pulled Li Zhilan into a motherly hug. There was a mild smell of chocolate on her which made it much easier for Li Zhilan to relax. That soft skin and sweet scent was exactly like what was described in those fairy tale books. Very warm and comforting.

''Then, let's go and eat first and then we will all rest for a while. I know you guys didn't eat as well.''

''We-"

''This isn't the first time it has happened. Don't try to bluff me.''

Indeed it wasn't the first time that everyone would leave what they are doing to give Li Zhilan a warm welcome. It had always been like that. They would wait for her to eat as well. Li Zhilan wasn't just the only girl born to the Kuan family for generations. She was also the only girl born to the Li family in this generation. So her status was very special that no one could match up to it.