Extra 1: The Origin is Orange
After Xia Cheng graduated, Yu Jingyuan introduced her to several directors because of her previous popularity, and she successfully entered the entertainment industry with several literary and artistic short dramas.
She entered the entertainment industry not because of her passion, but purely to make money. Even though she was no longer short of money, she could not feel at ease spending the money she earned from dividends as she did from her own earnings. Therefore, after she gradually entered the entertainment industry with the help of resources, her acting skills were always criticized.
Even though she didn't love this industry, Xia Cheng didn't forget to work diligently. She devoted a year to studying with teachers from the drama academy, and spent a year learning voice, stage, image and acting. She worked 365 days a year without interruption, and even when she had her period, she would take a painkiller capsule and start acting.
Although she was not as good as a movie queen, when she started acting again later, there were fewer people criticizing her.
During this period, Yu Jingyuan has been with Xia Cheng.
As he said, he taught Xia Cheng what to do.
As a lawyer, he is an upright person. The only backdoor he uses is to take Xia Cheng to meet people everywhere, claiming that she is his fiancée. This way, others will show some mercy for the sake of his father, and he will have no problem getting the second or third female lead in a popular IP drama.
Xia Cheng worked hard in the entertainment industry without much success. The entertainment company she signed with was one of Chu Xiao's friends, and Chen Kelin was also signed there.
Chen Kelin is even more hardworking than her and is considered one of the four young actresses in a certain film and television industry.
Because it is a friend's company, the benefits are better than those of other artists, and Xia Cheng also earns several million every year.
She kept half of the money for her retirement, a quarter for expenses, and the remaining quarter was used for poverty alleviation.
She still remembers her days in the small village. If it weren't for the admission letter and if her grandmother hadn't died unexpectedly, she would have stayed there for the rest of her life, hastily found a man to marry and have children, and collected firewood in the woods.
Poverty ruins many opportunities, so even after Xia Cheng became rich, he could never forget those children who were also in the same quagmire.
She worked hard to support them and brought them to big cities. Some college entrance examination students also thanked Xia Cheng online after they were admitted to universities. Unexpectedly, Xia Cheng was reported by the media, which was both good and bad. Some people accused her of being pretentious, while others said she was beautiful and kind.
It was also because of these reports that Yu Jingyuan took off his tie tiredly after get off work one day.
"Chengcheng, my parents want to see you."
Xia Cheng panicked at that time.
The secret of the Xun family was kept very strictly at first, but it was revealed after she moved her household registration. Now anyone can find out that she is the illegitimate daughter of the Xun family.
So when Xia Cheng heard this, she subconsciously avoided it.
But where can she hide? Since she is already with Yu Jingyuan, she will have to meet his parents sooner or later!
Yu Jingyuan comes from a family of high-ranking officials. He has not learned the spoiled nature of those other children, and he has a good status, appearance and academic qualifications, so he is very popular in the circle.
Xia Cheng knew all this at a drinking party. At that time, everyone around her knew about her relationship with Yu Jingyuan. After drinking too much, they talked a few more words, and the topic was opened up. Xia Cheng could vaguely feel that they looked down on her.
Even they looked down on me, let alone Yu Jingyuan's parents? Which parent doesn't want their child to find a decent and well-matched partner?
So Xia Cheng didn't dare to go to Yu's house.
Yu Jingyuan noticed that something was wrong with her, so he held her head and hugged her in his arms, wrapping his arms around her.
"It's okay, I'm just saying that. Go when you want to."
Xia Cheng opened her mouth and almost bit her tongue.
"Go ahead. I don't hate your parents. I'm just afraid they don't like me..."
"I know what you're worried about."
Yu Jingyuan reached out and pressed his hand against her forehead. "I've thought about this, too. I'm afraid my parents won't mind. But then I also feel like you have so many good qualities, there's no reason for them not to like you. I believe in you, and you should believe in yourself, too."
"What are my strengths?" She changed the subject and pinched his waist.
The topic instantly became lighthearted, and Yu Jingyuan said with embarrassment:
"I need to think about this carefully..."
"Okay, you're trying to tease me, right?"
"You're so nervous. If I don't coax you, you won't be able to sleep tonight, right? But, there are indeed many advantages..." He stretched out his voice and fell tenderly in Xia Cheng's ear.
"We'll talk slowly after we get in bed."
Xia Cheng stood on tiptoe and hit his chin with her forehead.
"You've really learned bad things!"
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Even though Yu Jingyuan said that they didn't have to go, since his parents had already asked, there was no reason for Xia Cheng not to go.
It was her first time meeting her boyfriend's parents and she was very nervous. Even Chen Kelin, who was helping her choose gifts, felt like she was facing a formidable enemy.
The two of them spent at least a day shopping before deciding what to bring to meet the parents.
Although Yu Jingyuan's parents are both government officials, and his father is even the mayor of Hai City, they live a very low-key life. Xia Cheng heard Yu Jingyuan talk about his childhood.
When he was a child, his parents went to the countryside and Yu Jingyuan was raised by his grandparents. When his parents came back, they saw him throwing egg yolk on the ground in anger, and they pulled his ears and scolded him for a long time.
Yu Jingyuan was ignorant at that time. He always saw people from the community coming to his house and thought they were there to help with poverty alleviation.
Only when he grew up did he realize his parents' position. He felt proud but also worried because he would never be able to wear brand-name sneakers like his peers. His parents were extremely cautious about food, clothing and other expenses.
So Xia Cheng didn't dare to choose luxury brand items, she only wanted things that she put her heart into.
It took her several days to prepare everything. When she got it home, she found that Yu Jingyuan had also prepared one for her.
The two of them walked to Yu's house, panting, carrying large and small bags.
The Yu family lives in an older residential complex that is well maintained. Because many government officials live there, security is extremely strict. When Xia Cheng came for the first time, her ID card was even checked.
The residential complex was scattered unevenly, with a tree-lined avenue running down the middle. It wasn't crowded, and occasionally, grandparents and grandchildren could be seen playing on the lawn. Xia Cheng nervously surveyed the red-roofed villas. They weren't exquisitely decorated, not even as grand as the Xun family's villas. Yet, they gave off a sense of majesty.
"Don't be nervous." Yu Jingyuan comforted softly and parked the car at the door. The servant had received the news early and came out of the house to pick him up.
Seeing the nanny, Yu Jingyuan immediately got out of the car and introduced Xia Cheng to her.
"Aunt Xu, this is my girlfriend, Xia Cheng."
"Hello, Aunt Xu." Xia Cheng took out the gift she had prepared for Aunt Xu. She had made careful preparations this time and brought gifts for all the servants in the Yu family, big and small.
Aunt Xu grinned as she received the gift.
"This girl is so pretty! The young master is so lucky. Come on, come in! The master and the mistress are waiting."
Yu Jingyuan held Xia Cheng's hand tightly and strode towards Yu's house.
Things were much simpler after that, and Xia Cheng hadn't expected it to be so simple. Although Yu's parents secretly expressed dissatisfaction with her status, they had read reports about her helping people and knew she had a good personality after getting to know her, so they didn't make things too difficult for her.
In fact, Xia Cheng knew in her heart that it was because Yu Jingyuan firmly chose her that they obeyed their son's wishes.
So not long after, the two got engaged.
The wedding was scheduled for after the New Year. When Xia Cheng was with Yu Jingyuan before, she was reluctant to go to Yu's house so early, as if she was longing to go there. She usually found an excuse to go out and let Yu Jingyuan go home by himself.
But every year Yu Jingyuan would rush back after eating the New Year’s Eve dinner.
This year after the engagement, Xia Cheng came to the Yu family with full justification.
Yu Jingyuan has a cousin whose son has watched the TV series starring Xia Cheng, and he calls her "Aunt" more intimately than anyone else.
After kissing the children, you will also become warmer to the adults.
Xia Cheng waved her hand and bought him a lot of gifts.
After the New Year, because of Yu's father's status, people came to visit him one after another.
Later, Xia Cheng saw these people again at the wedding.
The wedding was not grand, but very elegant.
Xun Sheng, as a member of the bride's family, also appeared at the wedding.
He stared at the fiery red carpet in a trance, and for a moment he even thought that Xia Cheng was marrying him.
He turned his head and looked at the pearl necklace he had given to Xia Cheng around her neck.
Oriental pearls are large, bright, and also very expensive. Only such pearls are worthy of her. He put the necklace on her with his own hands, and he also wanted to hand Xia Cheng to Yu Jingyuan personally.
He didn't smile and wanted to escape, but as Xia Cheng's only relative, he stayed.
So what if he is an illegitimate daughter, so what if he is not her biological brother, so what if he betrays her, so what if he doesn’t like her... As long as he is there, he will always be her confidence.
On the stage, when Xun Sheng handed Xia Cheng to Yu Jingyuan, his tall body swayed.
"I wish you happiness."
Afraid that Xia Cheng wouldn't believe him, he added:
"Sincerely."
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