To this day, there were still people who would joke about how Ning Yaohua’s daughter had drunk the lemon water meant for washing hands, and how she had worn counterfeit clothes to a banquet. If people were to find out about the incident from back then, would he still have any pride left?
At Ning Yaohua’s words, Ning Xi went pale.
That night, that stranger, that dead baby…
This was her weakness.
That year, the Ning family had hushed up everything for fear of the shame, and Ning Xueluo kept quiet for fear of being exposed herself, but that was still Ning Xi’s darkest nightmare.
"I’m giving you face letting you leave on your own terms, but if you refuse to, then don’t blame me for not acknowledging our father-daughter relationship."
"Oh, so there’s actually still a father-daughter relationship between us…"
"Dad, Xiao Xi… what’s going on?" Ning Xueluo’s astonished voice came from behind them.
Noticing Ning Xueluo, Ning Yaohua immediately switched to a loving expression. "Nothing for you to worry about. When you go back later, ask your company if they can find a better second female lead.
The meaning behind his words being that Ning Xi should be replaced.
Ning Xueluo was pleased, but put on a nervous face. "Dad, why? The role of second female lead has already been given to Xiao Xi ah!"
"It’s good enough if she can do small roles and cameos, but how can she possibly play such an important role? I didn’t invest 30 million yuan into this drama for her to fool around!"
"But dad, Xiao Xi put in a lot of effort to get the role…"
"Xueluo, don’t defend her anymore. I’ve told you before not to help her, but you never listen! You still actually complimented her in front of the reporters! Does she even deserve all that praise?"
"But Xiao Xi is still your…"
"Be quiet, such things must never ever be mentioned. I’ve already said it before, you are my only daughter!"
"Dad, don’t be mad. I won’t say anything else, alright?"
"I still have business to attend to, so I’m leaving first. When you have time, help me persuade her to stop being stubborn!" Ning Yaohua gave Ning Xi one last cold look that told her to behave herself before turning around to leave.
After Ning Yaohua left, Ning Xueluo’s sweet and obedient expression changed, as she said innocently, "Ning Xi, don’t say this time that I wanted to make things hard for you. Originally, I was going to give you a chance. What a pity…"
"Ha…" Ning Xi couldn’t help but laugh, but it was a sorrowful sound.
Who could possibly have guessed that in the end, the person to destroy all her efforts and throw her back into the dust would be her own father.
She had worked hard for so long, devoted herself to preparing for the role, but for what?
Just like that, everything was gone…
When the opening ceremony ended, it was a little past eleven.
Looks like it’s true that it’s easy to get drunk when you’re upset.
Ning Xi felt that she hadn’t drunk that much that night, but when she got up, she was unsteady and her head throbbed painfully.
So of course it was right at this moment that she saw the one person who would make her feel even worse…
Su Yan…
Beside her, the cast and crew, especially the ladies, were loudly expressing their surprise when they saw the person approaching.
"Ah! It’s Young Master Su! He’s so handsome! He’s actually a hundred times better looking in person than what rumors say!"
"He must be here to pick Ning Xueluo up! I’m so jealous, she has a great acting career, comes from such a good family, and her boyfriend is so handsome! As expected of the Winner at Life!"
"These types of people were already winners since they were born, we don’t even have the right to be envious!"
…
Ning Xi used the wall as support, her gaze frozen on the man walking towards Ning Xueluo.
The Su family had done well in recent years. Su Yan’s status was like a boat on a high tidal wave, while Ning Xi was a faded shadow of his past.
The boy back then who had been convalescing in the countryside due to his lung illness, who had become her warm and gentle Brother Yan who would always read to her — that boy had already died with the passing of time.
"Brother Yan, why did you come? Didn’t I say you didn’t have to pick me up?" Ning Xueluo was like a little bird as she fluttered happily over to her man.
"I was worried. It’s raining outside." Su Yan took off his jacket to drape over her, his gaze unhappy. "Why are you wearing so little?"
Ning Xueluo’s expression was as sweet as honey. "Oh you, how old do you think I am, you still treat me like a child!"
Ning Xi was unsteady as she pressed against the icy cold wall, and felt that she was really unlucky.
All night, if she wasn’t witnessing the parental love directed at Ning Xueluo, then she was a spectator to Ning Xueluo’s love life.
As if this wasn’t enough, Ning Xueluo purposely grabbed onto Su Yan’s arm and led him towards her, saying warmly, "Junior Sister, I can tell you’ve drunk a little too much. How about we leave together? I’ll have my boyfriend drive you back!"
Ning Xueluo intentionally emphasized the word ‘boyfriend’.
Only then did Su Yan notice Ning Xi. The moment he saw her, his pupils contracted.
Ning Xi…
It had already been a long time.
They hadn’t met even once during those years that she was gone overseas, and after her return, he had only seen her from afar when he picked Xueluo up from the company a few times.
He was not prepared for what he saw — she had changed so much that he almost couldn’t recognize her.
That girl who had always worn braids and floral dresses in the past had somehow become a woman who could capture the hearts of all men…
Noticing Su Yan’s gaze on Ning Xi, a trace of hostility flashed through Ning Xueluo’s eyes as she tugged on his arm. "Brother Yan, what do you say?"
Su Yan then came out of his reverie and immediately nodded his head. "Yes, let’s go together."
"Junior Sister Ning… Junior Sister Ning? Are you alright?" Ning Xueluo pretended to be worried.
Ning Xi waved her hand and shook her head. Because of the alcohol, her mind was growing more muddled, her heart was beating faster and her blood was rushing backwards. It felt as though there was a beast roaring inside her body, wanting to break out and tear the two fake faces before her to shreds.
"No need…" Ning Xi stumbled in the direction of the bathroom before she lost control.
Ning Xueluo smirked at Ning Xi’s sorry-looking escape, but when she turned around to face Su Yan, her expression was one of hurt. "Brother Yan, Xiao Xi doesn’t seem like she wants to forgive me… I already worked so hard to make it up to her. In the company, I tried to take care of her, and yet she shows me a face like that. I really don’t know what else I can do…"
"Don’t worry, Xiao Xi is always like this. Give her time and she’ll eventually forgive you!" Su Yan consoled her in a soft voice.
Outside the hotel, ladies from the crew were excitedly admiring Su Yan’s high-end car.
"I just checked, this Maserati is worth at least 10 million, it’s so expensive!"
"I also want to find a rich boyfriend, just how many years will it take me!"
"More importantly, he’s so handsome! So many celebrities marry rich, but they’re all to fat, middle-aged men, seeing that really turns my stomach…"
…
While everyone was gossiping, they all saw Su Yan and Ning Xueluo leave the hotel together.
A good-looking couple standing together really drew the eye.
Everyone watched enviously as Ning Xueluo, with Su Yan’s jacket draped over her, stepped into the luxurious car, and only after the car was out of sight did they release longing sighs.
But not long after the car had left, there was a sudden piercing sound as a silver-white silhouette appeared and drew closer. It was a sports car speeding over, stopping right at the entrance of the hotel.
More importantly, this car…
This car was too dazzling!
Such a handsome, low chassis, a smooth body and cool scissor doors — it was a work of art…
Even more importantly, the price…
"F*** me, that’s the Bugatti Veyron SuperSport, the world’s most expensive sports car. It costs approximately over a billion yuan… mother… which god of fortune is this…"
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