CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 515: IS THAT GE LAI INSIDE?

Ever since her grandchildren became child stars, Zheng Xianghong’s favorite pastime was to sit in front of the television, eagerly awaiting the day their show would air, hoping to see her grandchildren appear on the screen.

Zheng Xianghong couldn’t help but exclaim when she saw the familiar face on the screen and turned to Xia Xiao, who had just come back, "Xia Xiao, look quickly, isn’t that Ge Lai on there?"

Xia Xiao was stunned. In her past life, she had watched this classic TV drama, so when it was broadcast this time, Xia Xiao hadn’t paid attention and hadn’t had the time to watch. But upon hearing Zheng Xianghong’s words, she rushed to the front of the television.

Soon, Xia Xiao’s eyes widened with recognition. The person in the show did indeed resemble Ge Lai, or perhaps it was Ge Lai, just that he had changed a lot from before.

Xia Xiao sat in front of the TV and tried to recall the drama from her past life, but she couldn’t remember much. She didn’t even know if she had been in this drama in her past life or if it was because of her that Ge Lai’s destiny had changed.

Ge Lai was not the lead in this martial arts series but rather a supporting character; however, his acting was outstanding.

When the drama ended, Xia Xiao paid close attention to the credits and saw that the actor who played Ge Lai’s role was not named Ge Lai but Tao Sheng.

Tao Sheng, "to escape life", Xia Xiao subconsciously linked these two phrases together. In her past life, she had no memory of this Tao Sheng, either because he wasn’t well-known or he had moved behind the scenes.

"That’s Ge Lai, right? He looks somewhat similar," said Zheng Xianghong.

Gao Guoqiang was uncertain, "It might not be him. There are people in the world who look alike, and this actor doesn’t really resemble Ge Lai that much."

Xia Xiao nodded. The person on screen certainly didn’t look like the Ge Lai from before. He seemed to have more charisma and appeared more mature.

But Xia Xiao felt that it was Ge Lai; no matter how much a person changes, their expressions and mannerisms remain the same.

Xia Xiao had returned home, but Gao Jiaxing was unaware of it. Because of the matter concerning Ge Lai, Xia Xiao was about to make a phone call, but Zheng Xianghong said, "You can’t call now. Feiyue took apart the phone and hasn’t put it back together yet."

Speechless, Xia Xiao heard Feiyang and Feiyue immediately say, "It’ll be fixed soon."

At this time, Feiyang and Feiyue were extremely interested in all the household appliances, always curious, wanting to take them apart to study—and that was exactly what they did.

"I’ll go to the public phone booth," Xia Xiao announced before heading out.

Xia Xiao went to the phone booth to call Gao Jiaxing, but he wasn’t there. After leaving a message, she returned home.

"Do you want to be actors?" Xia Xiao asked Weilin and Feiteng and Feiling.

The children looked bewildered, so Xia Xiao surveyed the roomful of kids and asked, "What do you want to do in the future?"

As soon as she asked, the children began to seriously ponder. Feiyang spoke first, "Mom, I want to apply to the military academy and become a soldier like dad."

Feiyue then said, "I want to be a diplomat."

"I want to be an athlete. I want to win gold medals and bring glory to our country."

Feiteng scratched his head and looked at Xia Xiao, "Mom, I want to be a scientist."

Feiling chimed in, "Mom, I like acting and want to be on TV." Feiling’s appearance on television would be an incredible achievement, and she loved watching TV the most.

Xia Xiao’s gaze then shifted to Weilin, who was no longer a little girl. Weilin was now seventeen and would be a senior in high school later this year, with university entrance exams looming the next year.

Weilin said, "I want to be a TV host."

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong nodded incessantly, smiles adorning their faces, thinking their grandchildren’s dreams were all excellent.

Xia Xiao said simply, "Your dreams are all wonderful, but the prerequisite is that you must study hard to achieve them."

That evening, Gao Jiaxing hadn’t come home. Feiling was dragging her feet, not wanting to go to bed, and clung to Xia Xiao, "Mom, I want to sleep with you."

With her busy schedule recently, Xia Xiao had less time to spend with the children. She replied immediately, "Alright, mom will sleep with you."

Upon her agreement, Feiling brightened up and hurried back to her room to fetch her pillow. To her surprise, when she returned, she saw her father Gao Jiaxing standing right at the doorway.

"Dad is the worst," pouted Feiling, upset that her father chose that moment to come home when he could have come back at any other time.

Zheng Xianghong suggested, "Feiling, do you want to sleep with Grandma?"

"No, I’m grown up now," retorted Feiling, lips pursed as she took her pillow back to her room.

Seeing Gao Jiaxing in his military uniform, Xia Xiao knew he had rushed back from the army base and said promptly, "I’ll go get some hot water for you to bathe."

"No need, a cold shower will do," Gao Jiaxing replied as he took his change of clothes and went to bathe.

Xia Xiao sat on the bed in her nightwear, reading a book. After a short while, Gao Jiaxing stepped in, refreshed.

He efficiently locked the door and strode towards her with long steps. Seeing his approach, Xia Xiao half-expected him to pounce, reminiscent of a predator lunging at its prey.

Yet to her surprise, Gao Jiaxing came over and sat beside her, his voice soft, "What book are you reading?"

Xia Xiao waved the book in front of Gao Jiaxing, "You wouldn’t be interested."

"I am interested," Gao Jiaxing said.

Skeptical, Xia Xiao raised an eyebrow and responded, "Xiaoxiao, read it to me. It’s been long since I’ve heard your voice."

"Keep going, don’t stop," said Gao Jiaxing as his words landed, but his hands were not as composed.