Chapter 15

Rong Ya stood on tiptoe and kissed Yu Zhengyang.

Nan Tao bit her lip, tore up the love letter, turned and left.

After moving away from the Yu family, Nan Tao studied very hard.

In her second year of high school, she heard from her father that Yu Zhengyang was admitted to Harvard University a year early and went abroad. A year later, she was admitted to Shanghai Theatre Academy and never heard from him again.

Four years later, Yu Zhengyang returned to China after studying abroad to take over the group and agreed to the family marriage arrangement.

Nan Tao didn't understand why he didn't refuse. Didn't he like Rong Ya? For herself, she would never fall in love with anyone else, so she was the same as anyone else.

After marriage, she locked her heart and didn't let herself be moved. Fortunately, he was a workaholic and seldom came home, so she lived a carefree life.

Now that I think about it, Rong Ya might be the popular heroine. Because if the heroine is popular, there must be many men around her.

Nan Tao was charging her mobile phone while watching short videos, and was amused by all kinds of funny videos.

As I was swiping, the phone received a caller ID, it was Jiang Hui.

Nan Tao: "Hui Hui, are you looking for me?"

Jiang Hui: "Are you free to hang out tomorrow? Let's have a sisterly gathering~"

Nan Tao: "Okay, I've been bored at home these days, what time do you want to meet tomorrow?"

Jiang Hui: "Let's go at noon. I know a delicious Western restaurant. I'll take you there to try it. Take Xiaoze with you, too. We can go shopping and get beauty treatments in the afternoon."

Nan Tao: "Haha, not bad, that's even better."

Jiang Hui: "I'll send you the address on WeChat later."

Nan Tao: “OK!”

After hanging up the phone, Nan Tao received the address and restaurant name from Jiang Huifa, and checked it on a certain app. The rating was not bad.

Tomorrow came in a blink of an eye.

In the villa's cloakroom,

Nan Tao picked out a simple white T-shirt with a cute pink heart printed on the front, and wore a black hip-hugging denim skirt underneath.

Her long wavy linen hair fell on her shoulders, she wore large black framed fashionable sunglasses on her nose, and a pair of white dad shoes on her feet. The overall look was bright and eye-catching.

Nan Tao turned around in front of the fitting mirror and said with a smile, "Baby, does it look good on Mommy?"

Yu Ze said seriously: "It looks good."

Nan Tao praised: "Baby is also handsome."

Yu Ze also wore a white T-shirt on the upper body and black jeans on the lower body. It was extremely simple, but it still couldn't hide Yu Ze's handsome charm.

The mother and son got in the car and the driver took them to their destination.

Nan Tao led Yu Ze out of the car. Both of them wore sunglasses and masks. They got out of the luxury car again, attracting the attention of many people on the roadside.

"Wow, what a cool mother and son pair."

"I'm so jealous. This luxury car is worth tens of millions. Even if I sold a hundred of them, I wouldn't be worth that much."

"Mom is so young and beautiful, and her skin is so fair. I'm so jealous."

"Zizi is so handsome and cool. I like this kind of cool style."

The western restaurant Jiang Hui booked was in the corner of the 13th floor of the shopping mall. It was quiet and had an excellent view.

"Peach, here."

Nan Tao looked in the direction of the voice and saw Jiang Hui.

Jiang Hui wore a black duck cap and a black mask, covering herself tightly. She also wore a black T-shirt and a long black denim skirt, paired with white sneakers. She looked simple but showed off her perfect figure.

Nan Tao waved her hand and walked over with Yu Ze.

As they walked, Jiang Hui said, "The quality of their steaks is first-rate, and the chef is also very good. They are fried to a crispy outside and tender inside. They are very delicious."

Nan Tao was drooling after hearing this. She chose the store’s classic dish and ordered a large bowl of sour plum juice.

While waiting for the food to be served, Jiang Hui said to Nan Tao sincerely, "Thank you for taking care of me for the terrible things that happened on the show."

Nan Tao said: "Saying thank you is too polite."

Jiang Hui smiled and said, "This is my intention."

Nan Tao said angrily: "You~"

The waiter brought the sour plum juice first. Nan Tao filled the cups for herself, Yu Ze, and Jiang Hui, and asked, "Where's Xie Han? What are you going to do?"

Jiang Hui sighed, "I have raised my child for seven years, so naturally I have some feelings for him. But when I think about my child going missing and Xie Han enjoying my love all the time, I feel very sad. Xie Han did nothing wrong, it was the adults who were wrong. But I can't face him. He will be raised by his own grandmother. After Xu Shan and I divorced, I have no relationship with their family anymore."

Nan Tao sighed, "You said it was fine, why did Xu Shan believe Jiang Mei's nonsense?"

Jiang Hui: "Who knows? Jiang Mei bribed the doctor to do a fake fetal gender, but in fact I went to more than one hospital for prenatal examinations. Although the country prohibits the identification of fetal gender, sometimes doctors will accidentally let it slip. I originally thought it didn't matter whether it was a boy or a girl, as long as it was my child, I would love it. I thought Xu Shan thought the same, so I didn't mention the boy or girl issue. I didn't expect that he, a top student, would be so old-fashioned and feudal."

Nan Tao: "Who says it's not true? I often watch short videos and see some people who seem to like boys and girls equally, but when they actually give birth to a girl, they turn into someone else with a disgusting expression."

The waiter brought the steak. Nan Tao took a bite and exclaimed, "Delicious!"

Jiang Hui smiled and said, "Isn't it? It's a treasure shop. It also protects the privacy of its customers very well. Many people in the circle come here to eat."

The two of them ate and chatted, talking about everything from clothes and bags to makeup and beauty to travel, and they became addicted to talking about everything under the sun.

Nan Tao drank the sour plum juice dryly and asked, "Are you planning to do charity work at the welfare home?"

Jiang Hui's delicate eyes were filled with sadness. "I want to do good things for my child. I hope he is living happily in a place I don't know. If God is kind to me, I hope I can find my son back."

Nan Tao blessed: "Of course you will. You are such a good person, you will definitely find it."

Jiang Hui smiled and said, "I wish you good luck. By the way, I recently participated in a costume movie directed by Letian. It has not started shooting yet and is in preparation.

This movie has two female protagonists. One of them is a girl from a small county who is forced to marry because of the preference for boys over girls. The other is a daughter of a wealthy family who is also forced to marry. Both of them escaped from their homes, met on the road, became sworn sisters, went to Chang'an together to fight for their fortunes, and finally opened a restaurant that became famous all over the world. This is an inspirational story.

Nan Tao: "Congratulations. I heard that the movies directed by Lotte are of very high quality and have received great reviews. Many actors have won awards for their roles in the movies he shot."

Jiang Hui: "This movie is currently still missing a female lead, and they have been unable to find a suitable actress. I think you are a good fit, and I have recommended you to Director Letian. Are you willing to audition?"

Nan Tao was surprised: "Me? Haha, but my acting skills are not that good."

Jiang Hui said: "It doesn't matter, acting skills can be practiced. The heroine in the last movie directed by Lotte had no experience at all, but after the movie was released, the audience applauded."

Nan Tao thought about it and said, "Okay, I agree."

Jiang Hui smiled and said, "I believe you will pass the audition. Your image is very suitable. Director Lotte will definitely be amazed."

Nan Tao: "You've praised me so much, I'd be sorry if I didn't prepare for the audition seriously, haha."

After dinner, Nan Tao and her friends went to the beauty salon downstairs for a SPA, and then went shopping for clothes on other floors.

Nan Tao was showing children's clothes to Yu Ze. She liked everything she saw and bought a lot of them with a wave of her hand.

The shop assistants were all smiles and provided attentive service.

Nan Tao saw that Jiang Hui also took a lot of clothes, ranging from infant to adult, and asked in surprise: "Why did you buy so much?"

Jiang Hui said: "I bought it for my son. Although I don't know where he is, I still need to give him everything he needs."

Nan Tao marveled at the greatness of maternal love.

The sun sets and the sky gradually darkens.

Nan Tao took Yu Ze and Jiang Hui out of the mall and parked their cars on the side of the road.

Just as I was saying goodbye, a man suddenly jumped out from the side and startled me.

Nan Tao covered her chest and asked, "Who is it?"

"Sister, I know I was wrong, please let me go."

It was Jiang Mei's voice.

Nan Tao looked at Jiang Mei. Compared with the previous few days, she had completely changed. The clothes she wore had changed from expensive luxury goods to ordinary goods. Her face was haggard and pale, and she exuded a fishy smell.

Jiang Hui frowned: "You're following me?"

Jiang Mei cried miserably and pitifully: "You took my house away. I have no home now. Xu Shan doesn't want me and won't let me go to his house. I lost my job too. They all laughed at me and scolded me behind my back. I deserved it. But I already know I was wrong. I was bewildered and made a mistake. Sister, please forgive me. I am your sister."

Jiang Hui was indifferent, with a hint of sarcasm on her lips: "Sister? It's just an adopted sister. Our family has raised you for so many years, you should be grateful."

Jiang Mei's eyes lit up, and she said anxiously, "I'm not your adopted sister, sister. I'm your biological sister. We are related by blood."

Jiang Hui sneered, "Real sister? My parents only have me, how can there be a real sister? Don't be crazy."

Jiang Mei explained anxiously, "I am really your biological sister. My mother and father gave birth to me, but my father was unwilling to acknowledge me and only treated me as an adopted daughter. You don't know how much I envy you. You have been loved by your father since you were a child, but I am a shameful illegitimate daughter. Even though my father brought me home, he was unwilling to acknowledge my identity. I am already very pitiful."

Jiang Hui: "You always knew that she was my father's daughter?"

Jiang Mei suddenly realized something, her eyes flickered and she stammered.

Jiang Hui sneered: "You are pitiful? This is the most ridiculous joke I have ever heard in my life. My family provides you with food and drink, gives you the best of everything, and even gives you the opportunity to go to school. How can you say such a thing!"

Jiang Mei cried and said, "We are sisters. You can't treat me like this. How can you be worthy of your father in heaven? My father asked you to take good care of me."

Jiang Hui asked back: "He cheated on my mother and I am sorry for him. How can I take care of his illegitimate daughter? Do you think it is possible?"

Jiang Mei cried and begged for mercy: "What do you want me to do? I know I was wrong. I am in a terrible situation now. I also know I regret it. Sister, please let me go. I don't want to go to jail."

Jiang Hui: "Impossible, don't even think about it."

Seeing that her pleading was useless, Jiang Mei yelled, "This is not my fault alone! You were so foolish that you trusted Xu Shan and your mother-in-law. Do you blame me? What did I do wrong? If they didn't take the bait, how could I have done it alone? If you want to blame someone, blame Xu Shan and that damn old woman. They favored boys over girls. They agreed to it at the beginning."

Jiang Hui: "She knows about it too? So all of you know about it, and I'm the only one who's kept in the dark!"

Jiang Mei fell to her knees and said, "What are you going to do to let me go?!"

Jiang Hui looked down at Jiang Mei and said, "Where is my child? If you tell me, I will immediately withdraw the lawsuit."