Chapter 54: Fake Daughter in the Entertainment Industry
"Variety show?"
Xie Yan held a long spoon in one hand and stirred the pot evenly, while holding the phone in the other hand to listen to Miao Xingye talking:
"Yes, Lemon TV has just introduced a parent-child outdoor reality show and has invited you. Hmm... they are very sincere. Would you like to consider it? I have read the business plan and it feels good."
Xie Yan refused without even thinking about it:
"No. Too much exposure will be bad for Ranran's future life, and recording a show is very tiring. I don't want her to suffer that."
Miao Xingye was mentally prepared for this answer, but he still felt a little disappointed:
"The public is extremely curious about you and Ranran now. Covering it up is not a solution. If they can't get information from here, they will find ways to get it from other places. Do you want those paparazzi to dig into Ranran's past life? Don't forget Ranran's mother..."
Xie Yan subconsciously glanced outside the kitchen and saw Su Youran still curled up on the sofa playing a puzzle with Xie Tianhua. He then breathed a sigh of relief.
Even though he knew that Ranran wouldn't be able to hear what he was saying at such a long distance, Xie Yan still lowered his voice and said impatiently:
"Don't mention her to me! Don't mention those two words in front of Ranran in the future. It's better to forget about it as soon as possible."
Miao Xingye sighed:
"We can not mention it, but what about others? Can you always keep Ranran in a vacuum?"
He felt that Xie Yan had fallen into a misunderstanding:
"It is better to let go than to block. People are curious about the unknown. The less you let them know, the more they want to know. Instead of letting those with impure intentions to pry into the past, it is better to show the present openly. When they are no longer curious, Ranran's life will really be peaceful."
Xie Yan lowered the heat a little under the guidance of his aunt, and asked:
"Then can you guarantee that the public won't be more curious about her after she appears on the show? She will live under the spotlight in the future, and her every word and action will attract attention and be commented on by others. Is that a good life?"
Who doesn’t have such bad intentions nowadays? Even towards children, aren’t there fewer malicious people online?
Not all of the comments under his Weibo are blessings and praises. Some people make random guesses and fabricate all kinds of rumors, and some even nitpick and say that Ranran's behavior is impolite.
There are so many complaints just for showing up once. If she were to be on a real show, there would be even more people finding fault with her.
"Besides, I don't have time."
I already feel like I don’t spend enough time with Ranran, so how can I have the time to participate in any variety shows?
Miao Xingye quickly spoke:
"That's the second thing I want to tell you. The filming of the previously scheduled movie is expected to be postponed. The investors want to squeeze in some people, but the director and producer disagree. They are aiming for the award and don't want a bad apple to spoil the whole bunch. The two sides are at a stalemate for the time being."
He said with some earnest words:
"That's why I suggested you take on this variety show. On the one hand, it is indeed good for Ranran, and on the other hand, you have been out of the show for too long, so this won't work. And Lemon TV is very sincere and willing to accommodate your schedule. I looked at the list of guests they plan to invite, and they are all well-known..."
Xie Yan didn't want to listen, he had already made up his mind:
“No.”
No matter what you say, he just won't take the call. He likes acting, so he doesn't mind exposing himself to the public, but Ranran is different.
All she needs to do is to be happy, carefree and enjoy the love of others.
Miao Xingye was silent. What should he say? Everything has its pros and cons. In his opinion, as long as the pros outweigh the cons, it's fine. But in the opinion of the silly father of "Daughter Treasure", if there is any bad influence on his precious daughter, then it's all passed!
I vow to nip all bad factors in the bud.
He had no choice but to compromise:
"Okay, I'll listen to you. This is just a suggestion. You can still do it as you wish."
Xie Yan hummed, looked at the time, and felt that the soup should be almost done, so he turned off the fire and urged:
"Anything else? If not, hang up. It's time to eat, of course."
Miao Xingye rolled his eyes and hung up the phone first. Xie Yan took down the phone and pouted. He knew you were jealous, so he didn't bother with you.
He refused Aunt Yihua’s help and carefully scooped out the soup, as if he were holding nectar. He carried it to the dining table without taking his eyes off the bowl. He shook his hands, which were slightly scalded, and turned to greet Su Youran, who was having a great time.
"Ran Ran, come and try the soup that dad made."
Su Youran was about to go over, but Xie Tianhua held her hand and smiled brightly:
"Sister, I'll hold your hand."
Xie Tianqi, who was playing video games on the side because he had no interest in puzzles, took Su Youran's other hand and said:
"And me, and me!"
Xie Yan couldn't help but waved his fist in a fake gesture:
"Hey, you little brat, I'm the only one who can hold my daughter's hand!"
He is a fickle person. When he needs help, he will order his two nephews to help take care of his baby. When they are no longer needed, he will abandon them and won't even allow them to get close to him.
Although it was only one day, Xie Tianhua and Xie Tianqi had obviously become accustomed to the "two faces" of their uncle.
Ignoring his threat, one of them diligently pulled out a stool while the other half-dragged and half-carried Su Youran onto it. They coordinated with each other in perfect harmony, as if they had rehearsed it countless times.
Xie Yan thought it would be better for him to take Ranran back to their own home as soon as possible. He shouldn't have listened to Bai He's words "let Ranran experience the warmth of a big family and feel the love of more people". They did love her, but the time he spent with his good daughter was greatly reduced.
I must go back immediately! I will leave in the afternoon!
Unfortunately, despite his good plan, Su Youran seemed to be enjoying it so much that she didn't want to leave. She sat in her special chair, drinking the sweet soup her father had made. She couldn't help but shake her legs as she reported her itinerary to her "old father":
"Dad, my brother said he's going to play basketball later."
Xie Yan gently tied the bib on Su Youran, looking unhappy:
"Baby, you're still young. The basketball is too heavy for you to lift."
Xie Tianqi held his chin with both hands and watched his sister drink soup with relish, and explained to Xie Yan:
"Uncle, we're not playing. Brother Han and Brother Feng have arranged a match, so I'm taking my sister over to watch the fun."
What the little boy was really thinking was: My sister is so cute, she is a hundred times cuter than that girl they were talking about at school! No, a thousand times cuter! How could I not show her off?
Xie Tianhua moved the tissue to Su Youran's side and assisted Xie Tianqi:
"Uncle, don't worry, we won't go far, we'll just be at the basketball court next door. My sister is so bored staying at home."
The people living in this area are either rich or noble. The facilities are very complete, with basketball courts and football fields. In the center is a large lake where you can go boating.
Su Youran's bright eyes flashed with anticipation.
"Is it okay, Dad?"
Xie Yan smoothed her bangs, unable to bear to disappoint her:
"Of course you can, Ranran, you can do whatever you want. Dad will go with you!"
Xie Zuping, who had just come downstairs, coughed softly when he heard this:
"Something will happen later, Ranran's household registration..."
Chen Xueqing was well prepared. She had packed all the materials into the file bag, including Su Youran's household registration transfer certificate. Now she just needed to register and change her surname.
"And your mother has some documents that you need to sign."
When Xie Tianqi and Xie Tianhua were born, they both gave some assets to them, and they would only give more to Ranran. Of course, she is still young and still needs Xie Yan to keep and manage her.
Xie Yan sighed and agreed reluctantly. After Su Youran finished her soup, Xie Yan gave her a lot of instructions before letting the three little ones go out.
Su Youran was wearing a white puffy skirt, with her hair braided into two strands that hung naturally. She had a pearl hairpin pinned to her ear. Her delicate face looked even more radiant under the sunlight. She was holding a pink umbrella in her hand, and she was accompanied by two guardians.
When she appeared on the basketball court like this, it was no surprise that she attracted everyone's attention.
No matter how the times change, people's love for beauty is eternal. It's just that different people have different definitions and standards of beauty.
A person who is as beautiful as a fairy in the eyes of some people may be just a beautiful girl in the eyes of others.
But there is an exception here, and that is Su Youran.
Her beauty is domineering and unreasonable. She is the incarnation of Venus for the masses who will be praised by everyone who sees her.
Even though she is still young, this domineering attitude has already begun to emerge. Everyone who sees her will feel:
"Ah, this little girl is so pretty."
It was as if the characters in the comics had come into reality, making all the boys eager to try it. Who doesn’t have a Barbie dream in their heart?
The basketball court is bustling at this moment, with almost all the children of all ages gathered here.
Because Han Qizheng and Feng Hao, who were scheduled to play basketball, were the kings of the kids here. Whether in terms of family background or personal charm, they were the envy and admiration of these little friends.
However, no matter how precocious they are, they are still teenagers after all, and they can't help but be curious about the sudden appearance of the little cutie.
Shen Rui nudged Han Qizheng beside him with his elbow and asked quietly:
"Whose is it? Why haven't I seen it before?"
Han Qizheng held the basketball, looking at the little guy's big eyes that seemed to be able to speak, turning around and around, and an inexplicable expectation arose in his heart.
"Will you see me?"
As soon as he finished thinking this, the pair of dark eyes fell on him. Han Qizheng's mouth corners lifted uncontrollably, and just as he was about to wave to the little girl in a friendly manner, he saw his mortal enemy Feng Hao had already come to the little girl's side.
Han Qizheng looked at him half bent over and seemed to say something. The little girl's cheeks began to turn pink.
He suddenly couldn't help but walked over. Feng Hao was the best at sweet talk, and he had seduced senior girls from the school to confess their love to him. He wouldn't be so cruel as to not even let such a young child go, right? !
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