Chapter 10: Xiao back to fame
On getting to the address Xiao sent him, John took a deep breath before ringing the bell. He knew from that moment henceforth, his life will not be the same but he is willing to make as many sacrifices as possible. Xiao was the one that came to open the door, as he saw her, his mouth fell.
Where was the beautiful, elegant Xiao he once knew?' Standing before him was merely a reflection of her old self. She looked tired and old. He wondered what has happened over the past 6 years.
Come in' she ushered him.
What can we offer you're she further added
John was still bemused by her appearance, he never knew things got so bad for her after he left. That is one thing with the entertainment industry, one moment you are at the top and everything revolves around you, the next moment you are forgotten and another star has taken your place.
What happened' was all John could mumble. He was afraid to hear it. He secretly prayed his action played no role in her present predicament.
You happened John' Xiao scoffed
I don't understand, you were fine when I left' John asserted
I was, until your baby started growing inside me' she started. I was contesting for top ten when the news of my pregnancy got leaked out on the day of the award'
Why would you do such a thing?' John asked. You should have opted out of the contest the instance you knew you were pregnant' he added
Look at you acting all high and mighty! You left me! What else do you expect me to do' she broke down. All this while she tried to keep herself from tearing up. The past few years has been uneventful for her. She only got to know about her pregnancy when she started competing for the award. She thought before the pregnancy starts developing, the award would be long over. Little did she know, one of the contestants has gotten wind of her news and waited till the day of the award to leak out her secret. On that day, her world collapsed. Every entertainment company on the industry blacklisted her, she couldn't work with any company. She had to run back to her family, the family she left without even looking back when she attained fame and wealth. They accepted her back without question, they even supported her and her baby until recently.
I've been through enough hell! I have been judged and insulted! I don't need you to rub more salt to my wound' she lashed back at John.
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound judgemental' John apologised.
What can I do to help, that is why you called me after all' he went straight to business.
I can't continue to live here anymore, I am just an added weight to the family, my father just lost his job and he is the only breadwinner of the family. I need help John' she almost shouted. For someone that has tasted fame and wealth, this is the lowest for her.
John made up his mind to help her in whatever way. After talking for a while, they decided to both move to Shanghai together with their son. John also decided to help the family by giving them a very generous donation; a thank you for taking care of his child.
In less than a week, he returned to Shanghai with Xiao and their son, Zheng; who was
named after Xiao's grandfather.
After returning to Shanghai, John pulled all the necessary strings and helped Xiao get back to the modelling world. She started modelling in foreign countries since she has been blacklisted in the country, the manager John got for her advised this. He suggested if she makes a good name for herself outside the country, some company will be willing to work with her regardless of her history. This turned out to be true because in a short span of time, she was able to start modelling in the country, even though she had to manage small jobs, it was better than she expected. Xiao has always been a good model, one of the reasons she attained fame from a young age. However, this made her very busy and lack the time to take care of Zheng.
John ordinarily was a busy man, apart from his acting career, he owns an entertainment agency. He is always traveling from one place to another, with both parents always away, Zheng cultivated some bad habits which was brought to the parent's attention by the school. John tired to persuade Xiao to reduce her work so that she will find time for their child, she blatantly told him she has sacrificed 6 years of her life and career to take care of the child, it is his turn to make such sacrifice. John knew there was no point in trying to convince her. So he made necessary arrangements and moved to Beijing, the city where his assistant told him Tang lives.
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Present day
After her confrontation with Chen, Tang decided to try one last move, she really hoped it turns out well because it if doesn't, she will be left with no other option than to elope as John suggested.
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