Chapter 209 - 207: Jiang Xia, I Want to Sing

Chapter 209: Chapter 207: Jiang Xia, I Want to Sing

The car sped along the highway for nearly three hours before finally pulling up to Yu Du Airport.

A glance at the time showed it was almost 4:00 PM. By the time they reached the Imperial Capital, it would be past 8:00 PM.

"Alright, this is as far as I can take you. It’s getting late, so you should head inside," Li Weiya urged.

She had flown many times before. Security checks, check-in, baggage drop, waiting at the gate, boarding—the whole process was quite time-consuming.

"Aunt Li, we’ll be heading in then. We’ll have to trouble you with the company," Jiang Xia said, winking. "We’ll be waiting for you in the Imperial Capital."

"What are you talking about, waiting? Just go," Li Weiya said with a chiding laugh. "Don’t worry. Season two of *Cat and Mouse* will definitely air smoothly before the end of summer vacation."

Though she was somewhat tempted by the idea of going to the Imperial Capital, she knew many things couldn’t be decided on a whim.

"Mom, I’m leaving now. You have to take good care of yourself," said Wang Ming.

"Go on. Once you’re there, listen to Ah Xia. I won’t say much else. You’re an adult now, so you need to think things through before you act," Li Weiya said.

"Okay."

After speaking, mother and son shared a hug.

"Yanwan, be careful on your trip."

"Don’t worry, we’ll talk on the phone."

"Boohoo... I’ll miss you."

"Me too!"

Before parting, the pair of good friends also embraced tightly.

After their reluctant goodbyes, Jiang Xia led his wife and Wang Ming, striding toward the terminal hall.

Watching their figures gradually disappear from sight, Li Weiya let out a long breath. She turned to Shen Ying and smiled. "Yingying, they’re gone. Let’s head back."

"Mhm."

"Starting tomorrow, we’ll be dealing with the major TV stations. Are you scared?"

"I’d be scared on my own, but I’m not scared with you, Aunt Li."

"Then stick with me and see the world."

"Okay!"

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The group went through security, got their boarding passes, and checked their luggage. Once that was done, they settled in the departure lounge to wait, taking the opportunity to call their families and let them know they were safe.

Jiang Xia and Lin Yanwan were fine, as they both had experience with flying from their past lives. But Wang Ming was like a country mouse in the big city, looking around the vast departure lounge with curiosity about everything.

He stood before the huge glass windows, watching planes land from time to time. It was much more exciting than seeing it on TV.

"Back when we were just reborn, did you ever imagine we’d be like this, going to college in the Imperial Capital together?" Jiang Xia asked softly.

Lin Yanwan smiled. "Back then, all I was thinking was that I had to study hard in this life, avoid my old path, and do everything I could to not get involved with you."

"What a coincidence. Me too," Jiang Xia said, laughing in spite of himself.

But by a strange twist of fate, the two of them had ended up together again.

’It must be destiny.’

But unlike his past life, he wouldn’t let tragedy repeat itself this time.

"Now that we’re going to the Imperial Capital, I’m determined to make a name for us," he said confidently.

"Haven’t you already done that?" Lin Yanwan said with a smile.

"This isn’t enough. We should at least aim for the world stage, right?"

"Mhm, I believe in you."

"But I can’t do it alone. Honey, I need you. I will always need you," Jiang Xia said, looking into her eyes with intense seriousness.

As the saying goes, behind every successful man is a great woman.

A sweet feeling bloomed in Lin Yanwan’s heart. Hearing how much he valued her was so much better than listening to empty, cheesy pickup lines.

But the more he acted like this, the more conflicted she felt.

"But... besides doing voice work for you, I can’t help you with anything else." She clenched her fingers, and after a long hesitation, she finally voiced the thought that had been on her mind.

"I want to be a singer. My head is filled with countless songs that don’t exist in this world. What Xia Luo accomplished, I can do too," Lin Yanwan said earnestly.

Hearing this, Jiang Xia’s brows slowly furrowed.

He didn’t doubt his wife’s musical talent. And with the vast library of music from their past lives at her disposal, honestly, it would probably be easier for her to become famous than it was for him to make animations.

However, entering the music scene meant entering the entertainment industry. That world was too complicated, filled with too many unwritten rules. Countless people who tried to maintain their integrity had stepped into that mire only to be stained by it.

He subconsciously didn’t want his wife to have anything to do with the entertainment industry.

’Perhaps this is the selfishness that exists in every man’s heart.’

In other words, Jiang Xia could completely support his wife now. Wouldn’t it be nice for him to be the breadwinner while she just stayed at home and looked beautiful?

"What are you thinking?"

"I don’t want to be a trophy wife," she said.

"You probably don’t really want to be a singer, do you? Otherwise, you would have already released your first album by now," Jiang Xia said.

Back then, when they were still testing the waters with each other, she had plenty of time to do it. But the fact was, Lin Yanwan was only confessing this to him now.

"Because you needed me for the voice acting," Lin Yanwan said after a few seconds of hesitation.

So she had to give up on her own plans. But now, with the second season of *Cat and Mouse* about to air and Qitian Animation Company on the right track, Jiang Xia could hire a more professional voice acting team to do the job.

Her only reservation was that the entertainment industry was a mess. That was something she had indeed been worried about.

Jiang Xia sighed. "Darling, in my eyes, you have never been a trophy wife. Without you, *Cat and Mouse* would never have succeeded."

He grasped his wife’s hand and continued, "Normally, I shouldn’t interfere too much in your life. But I really don’t need you to go out there and fight for a career. Our family doesn’t need the money. You’re my anchor. I can only work with peace of mind when you’re by my side."

"I know you love music, so why not compose? In the future, our animations will need opening themes, ending themes, and insert songs. I’ll need you for all of them. I truly believe that with us, one plus one is greater than two."

For an animation, the content is certainly important, but classic music is just as crucial.

Hearing a song and immediately thinking of the animation—that’s what makes a work timeless.

Looking into his eyes, Lin Yanwan was silent for a long time before she slowly said, "Okay."

’It’s just that, if she did that, all those songs in her head would truly remain only memories.’

’But in exchange, she and Jiang Xia could build a career together, and there wouldn’t be any messy business that could disrupt their family’s harmony.’

’Besides, Jiang Xia was so outstanding now. If she wasn’t by his side, who knows how many women would be willing to throw themselves at him, regardless of the consequences.’

’The very thought of that was maddening.’

Wang Ming looked back at the two of them whispering to each other, feeling a pang of envy.

’Their relationship is so good. From high school to college, from studying to working... is there anything in this world more wonderful than having your girlfriend by your side through it all?’

’If Shen Ying had also gotten into a university in the Imperial Capital, or if I had just done a little worse on my exams... would we be just like them right now?’

As he was lost in thought, someone walked up to him.

"You’re going to the Imperial Capital today, too?"