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"Let's break up."
"Xuanxuan, the director and the others will be coming to our house soon. Aren't you going to get ready?"
The woman with exquisite makeup frowned slightly, looking helplessly at her daughter who had no makeup on.
Actress Ning Fei debuted at the age of eighteen and became an instant star. She retired from the entertainment industry at the age of twenty-five to marry someone outside the industry. After making a comeback at the age of thirty-three, she miraculously won the three major film awards within three years. She retired from acting at the age of forty and has not acted since.
She will be turning fifty-one this year, but she still maintains a slim figure and beautiful appearance. The fine lines at the corners of her eyes only add to her elegance with age.
At this moment, Ning Fei frowned slightly, seemingly quite troubled.
Ning Yuxuan is Ning Fei's first child, and also her most beloved and only daughter.
However, at some point, the mother and daughter began to talk less and less, and the daughter became increasingly impatient with her.
Especially after her daughter started dating, she devoted herself entirely to her boyfriend.
Ning Fei wasn't against her daughter dating, but the boy made her daughter cry every few days, so he was clearly not a good match.
In order to spend more time with her daughter and to repair the relationship between mother and daughter, Ning Fei accepted the variety show "Dear Mom".
Today is the day for the pilot episode recording. The production team will be arriving in half an hour, but my daughter is absent-mindedly holding a cup of tea and staring blankly.
Ning Fei wanted to offer another word of advice, but Ning Yuxuan's phone suddenly rang on the coffee table.
Seeing her daughter still lost in thought, Ning Fei leaned closer to her phone to glance at the caller ID—
Gu Yunhao, his daughter's boyfriend.
Ning Fei disliked the boy from the beginning and had tried to persuade her daughter.
But almost every time Gu Yunhao is mentioned, the mother and daughter will start arguing.
The two had another big fight over this recently, and since then Ning Fei has tried her best not to show her dissatisfaction with Gu Yunhao in front of her daughter.
"Xuanxuan, it's Yunhao on the phone."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuxuan seemed to finally come to her senses, picked up her phone, and pressed the answer button.
"Yu Xuan." Gu Yunhao's voice came from the other end of the phone, "I...I have something I want to tell you."
Ning Yuxuan leaned back on the sofa and slowly took a sip of tea: "Go on."
Her tone was much colder than usual, but Gu Yunhao didn't notice.
He didn't care about this girlfriend at all, so naturally he couldn't detect the subtle difference in Ning Yuxuan's emotions from those two words.
"Yu Xuan, let's break up," Gu Yunhao said.
A moment of silence.
On the other end of the phone, Ning Fei observed her daughter's expression with concern.
On the other hand, Gu Yunhao thought Ning Yuxuan was thinking about how to keep him, or perhaps she was preparing tears to gain his sympathy.
Looking at his true love beside him, Gu Yunhao spoke again as if making up his mind: "Yu Xuan, I know you might not be able to accept it right now, but..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a cold female voice.
"Okay, I agree." Ning Yuxuan's tone was casual, as if she were answering a question about what to eat for dinner.
Gu Yunhao was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned to disbelief: "Yu Xuan, did you hear what I said? I meant—"
“I heard you very clearly, Gu Yunhao.” Ning Yuxuan interrupted him again. “As for you, if your hearing is fine, I shouldn’t need to repeat myself, right?”
Gu Yunhao had never heard Ning Yuxuan speak to him in such a tone before, and he was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a moment.
Ning Yuxuan's voice remained calm, and she even seemed to chuckle softly: "However, if we break up, don't forget to return the things I gave you."
She said unhurriedly, "The custom-made suit I gave you this month, the limited edition watch from last month, and... well, we've been together for over a year, I'm too lazy to argue with you about the rest."
"Ning Yuxuan, you—"
"Okay." Ning Yuxuan ended the call. "I have something to do in a bit. Contact me again when you've got your things ready."
...
After hanging up the phone, Ning Yuxuan rolled her eyes.
I was just inexplicably pulled into a transparent space and listened to a long string of ridiculous and absurd plot points from an artificial intelligence. I was already annoyed.
Just then, Gu Yunhao called.
The man who was once like a god descended from heaven in Ning Yuxuan's heart, perfect in every way, suddenly made her feel disgusted from the bottom of her heart, and even his voice became unbearable to hear.
Is this the effect of breaking free from the control of the plot after awakening?
After hearing the plot, Ning Yuxuan realized that the world she had been living in was actually a romance novel about a wealthy family, and she was the villainous supporting character who deeply loved the male lead, Gu Yunhao.
Gu Yunhao was pressured by his elders to date her, but after the female lead appeared, he fell hopelessly in love with the pure and lovely female lead.
The male protagonist of the novel would naturally not cheat on her, so Gu Yunhao treated her with various forms of emotional abuse and even trampled on her dignity.
Wait until she becomes an "unreasonable crazy woman," then, unable to bear it any longer, break up with her and seize the moral high ground.
Now that she has suddenly come to her senses, Ning Yuxuan feels as if a layer of fog in her mind has suddenly dissipated, and she has developed great doubts about her past actions.
What kind of crazy romantic mind did she have to put up with this kind of trashy man?
As for asking Gu Yunhao to return those two gifts, it wasn't because he was short of money.
The mother used the money she earned in the entertainment industry in her early years to invest in real estate, and now she has basically achieved financial freedom. She has never shortchanged her two children financially.
However, the watch was a limited edition that Ning Yuxuan's younger brother, Ning Shiyue, specially asked a friend to bring back from halfway around the world, while the suit was handcrafted by a famous master craftsman abroad through Ning Fei's connections.
Ning Yuxuan didn't want her family's hard work to be wasted in the hands of someone like Gu Yunhao.
“Xuanxuan…” Ning Fei’s concerned voice pulled Ning Yuxuan back from her wandering thoughts.
Ning Fei looked at her daughter with a slightly helpless expression, wanting to comfort her but not knowing how to start.
Although she didn't know what the person on the other end of the phone said, Ning Fei heard her daughter mention the word "breakup" clearly.
Ning Fei has seen all of Ning Yuxuan's feelings for Gu Yunhao over the years, as well as how much she has sacrificed and compromised.
Now that she's suddenly being dumped, my daughter must be feeling extremely heartbroken and upset.
The things I said to Gu Yunhao just now were definitely said in anger when I was extremely upset.
Thinking of this, Ning Fei felt a pang of heartache: "Xuanxuan, Mom bought your favorite sea bass. I'll cook it for you when Xiaoyue and the production crew arrive."
Hearing her mother's voice, Ning Yuxuan's expression softened.
That's wonderful, her mother is still alive and well in front of her.
In the wealthy family novel I was forced to listen to earlier, she herself played a villainous supporting character with a tragic end. Not only did she lose the male lead, but she also became the female lead's comparison in a variety show and was despised by the entire internet.
In the end, driven insane by the overwhelming malice online, she climbed onto the rooftop intending to commit suicide.
To stop her, the mother rushed forward and saved her, but lost her footing and fell from the 22nd floor.
The book describes it this way: "Ning Yuxuan stared at her mother's disfigured corpse, stunned and in tears. She finally understood that everything she had pursued over the years did not belong to her, and that her insatiable greed had harmed everyone around her, including herself."
In the original book, the villainous female supporting character "Ning Yuxuan" is practically insane, treating everyone who opposes her and Gu Yunhao as enemies, including her mother and younger brother who genuinely care about her.
Ultimately, the mother fell to her death, the younger brother suffered from depression and committed suicide, and the family was torn apart.
Thinking of this, Ning Yuxuan took a deep breath.
Now that she has awakened, she will absolutely not allow these things to happen again.
"Mom," Ning Yuxuan said to Ning Fei, her tone slightly coquettish, "I want the fish braised."
Ning Fei was initially surprised, but then she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.
In the past two years, my relationship with my daughter has become increasingly distant. When was the last time my daughter acted so affectionately towards me?
Even if her daughter was only relying on her temporarily because she was heartbroken by her boyfriend, Ning Fei would be 100% willing to help.
"Okay, okay," Ning Fei said repeatedly. "Braised sea bass is Mom's specialty."
Today was the day for filming the pilot episode. The production team instructed her to shoot some heartwarming scenes, so she bought ingredients that her daughter liked and prepared to cook lunch for her daughter herself.
Ning Fei's cooking skills are actually just average, but she has made the dishes that her daughter loves countless times, and she has long been proficient in them.
Seeing that her daughter was still looking at her after she finished speaking, with a hint of affection in her eyes, Ning Fei's heart softened like a pool of water.
Her daughter was wronged.
"Xuanxuan," Ning Fei's voice was extremely gentle, "What are you thinking about?"
Ning Yuxuan smiled and said, "I was thinking, Mom, when you cook fish, remember to add more sugar. I love sweets."
...
Meanwhile, inside the nanny van.
Ning Shiyue, with a stern face, asked, "How long until the recording starts?"
Assistant Ding Yan glanced at the time: "Shi Yue, don't rush! The live stream starts at 11:30, we have about a five-minute drive, we can definitely get there early!"
Ning Shiyue glanced at Ding Yan: "Who said I was in a hurry?"
"Yes, yes, no rush." Ding Yan outwardly did not contradict Ning Shiyue, but inwardly he thought to himself: After following Ning Shiyue for three years, he still can't see through it?
Despite Ning Shiyue's seemingly distant relationship with his family, he actually values them very much.
Ning Fei suddenly suggested that he make an appearance in the pilot episode of "Dear Mother," so Ning Shiyue canceled his originally scheduled TV drama audition, which even led to an argument with his agent.
That TV series was adapted from a major IP and directed by a well-known director in the industry. Almost everyone believed that the series would definitely be a hit after it aired.
Although Ning Shiyue's status might not guarantee him a role, such a rare opportunity is something many people would want to audition for but can't even get a chance to get. Yet Ning Shiyue simply said he wouldn't go.
Not only that, Ning Shiyue also instructed them not to tell Ning Fei about the audition. The assistant knew that this was because he didn't want Ning Fei to feel bad.
The announcement had just ended this morning, and Ning Shiyue, without even having a sip of water, urged him to get in the car and rush home.
There's still plenty of time; we could rest a bit before leaving.
The van turned into the villa area, made two turns, and then slowly came to a stop.
Ning Shiyue gave a few instructions to his assistant in the car, then walked to the front of the villa and opened the door.
Upon entering, the first person you see is Ning Yuxuan.
Ning Yuxuan looked at him and slightly raised the corners of her mouth: "Mom went back to her room to touch up her makeup and will be out soon."
Ning Shiyue was slightly taken aback.
Since the two started their cold war last month, this was the first time Ning Yuxuan had taken the initiative to speak to him, let alone show such a smile.
After the initial surprise, Ning Shiyue's subtle emotions were quickly replaced by displeasure.
She's so happy; it's obvious that the guy surnamed Gu must have said some sweet words to her.
"I'm going to change my clothes." Ning Shiyue was still wearing the suit he wore when he was running around doing promotional work.
He turned and went into his room without giving Ning Yuxuan another glance.
Two minutes later, Ning Fei came out after touching up her makeup: "Xuanxuan, look, is Mommy's makeup okay?"
Ning Yuxuan looked at it carefully and assured her, "No problem, it's very beautiful!"
Ning Fei felt relieved.
Ning Shiyue said he wanted to change his clothes, but he stayed in his room for a long time without coming out.
Ning Fei knew her son's personality well; he was not talkative when he was young, and his personality became increasingly awkward as he grew up.
Now, most people feel that it would be awkward for the three of them to stare at each other in the living room after coming out, so they simply stay in the room a little longer.
After waiting for a while, there was a knock on the villa door, and the program's executive director and staff came in with equipment.
The program adopted the most popular live broadcast format with a special edited version. Viewers in the live broadcast room had been waiting for a long time and were chatting in the barrage.
[Looking forward to seeing my goddess Ning Fei! I recently rewatched her movie, she's absolutely amazing! Three generations of my family are her fans!]
[After so many years away from acting, Teacher Ning is finally going to appear on a variety show! Looking forward to it!]
[I heard Ning Shiyue will be showing up today too, get ready to admire this handsome guy! To be honest, I only want to see Ning Fei and Ning Shiyue, mother and son; I'm not really interested in the daughter.]
[What's Teacher Ning's daughter's name again? The daughter of a goddess shouldn't be bad, so why does it seem like none of you like her?]
[What you don't know is that Ning Yuxuan has acted before. Her looks are passable, but her acting skills are absolutely disastrous, practically disfiguring.]
[She also has a bad personality. I saw a vlog posted by an actor from a certain drama crew, and Ning Yuxuan's attitude in it was extremely rude.]
[+1, it seems Ning Shiyue doesn't like that older sister either. Hopefully the production team will be sensible and film her less.]
At 11:30, the live broadcast of the pilot episode officially began.
Ning Fei's face appeared first in the live stream.
Time seems to have been exceptionally kind to her; even in high-definition close-up shots, Ning Fei, now over fifty, remains breathtakingly beautiful.
Amidst a chorus of praise in the live chat, Ning Fei greeted the audience.
Then Ning Shiyue appeared on screen, and the live stream was immediately flooded with messages from fans.
To create suspense, the production team has not shown any footage of Ning Yuxuan, who only had a guest appearance in a flop TV series a year ago and is practically an "ordinary person".
This arrangement sparked speculation among viewers.
[Isn't this season supposed to focus on the mother-daughter relationship? Why are they only filming the mother and younger brother?]
[Maybe that lady gave me the cold shoulder again. I heard she has a terrible temper, and maybe the director was worried about it affecting the live stream.]
[This sister is amazing! With such a wonderful mother and brother, how could she still have family discord?]
In the scene, Ning Shiyue was calmly greeting the audience when he suddenly frowned.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ning Shiyue turned his face away from the camera.
A sweet female voice rang out: "Hmm? Oh, I was just thinking that the fragrance on your dress is so strong."
Ning Shiyue: "..."
Ning Shiyue, who has always been rebellious and unruly and is jokingly called "the king of the Chinese entertainment industry" by his fans, actually showed an expression that resembled being embarrassed and angry.
"It's all because you have so many clothes that you can't fit them all in your walk-in closet, so you insist on taking up space in my room's wardrobe!" Ning Shiyue said indignantly. "Otherwise, why would all my clothes smell like your perfume!"
...
[Author's Note]
[Tip]
1. The original male and female leads are portrayed negatively. Of the author's three completed transmigration novels, two do not portray the original female lead negatively. This novel, due to its subject matter and plot, will expose the original male and female leads' flaws from various angles. If you dislike this, please do not read. Do not accuse the author of misogyny/female rivalry simply because the original female lead is portrayed negatively.
2. This is a sweet and refreshing story about a simple, unrefined dog; please do not apply it to real life.
3. I'll add more later if I think of anything else.
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After Yu Huan awakens, she discovers that she is the best friend of the female protagonist in a novel about a real and a fake heiress.
In the original storyline, she became extremely jealous after discovering that her friend had transformed into a true heiress, and she made things difficult for and framed the female lead in every way, ultimately suffering a tragic end.
Yu Huan: "..."
Why would she betray her best friend when her best friend became the daughter of a top-tier wealthy family?
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From then on, Yu Huan began a life of eating meat with her best friend.
The female lead, Meng Xin, was looked down upon because she didn't know the different types of desserts. Yu Huan smashed a cake in the other person's face and said, "You think you're so great? Just because you can tell the difference between a pancake and a dafuku, you think you're on top of the world? Even a gold miner couldn't find gold as pure as you!"
The next day, Yu Huan stared into deep thought at the shop's property certificate in her hand.
Meng Xin was worried that she wouldn't be satisfied: "Huanhuan, don't worry, the dessert shop is just an extra gift. I'll give you something even better for your birthday!"
Meng Xin was ridiculed for not being able to remember the product lines of a luxury brand. Yu Huan chuckled and said, "Xin Xin is a super VIP of the brand. What are you? You're capable of remembering the names of the series, but you're not capable of buying the latest models?"
The next day, Yu Huan was dazzled by the dozen or so designer jewelry pieces in front of her.
Meng Xin looked worried: "Huanhuan, if there's nothing you like here, I'll ask the brand to bring in newer styles from overseas."
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Over time, everyone knew that Miss Meng had a hot-tempered best friend.
Someone stirred things up: "Miss Meng, Yu Huan has ulterior motives towards you..."
The usually gentle Meng Xin turned frightened upon hearing this: "Huanhuan is the kindest and most adorable girl in the world. If you dare to say another bad word about her, none of you will have a good ending!"
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After being recognized and returned to the wealthy family, Meng Xin thought her life would be like walking on thin ice.
However, whenever she encountered difficulties, Yu Huan would stand in front of her like a god of war, protecting her from all malice.
Meng Xin wanted to give Yu Huan the best of everything in return for everything she had done for her.
After discovering that her older brother and Yu Huan were at odds, Meng Xin tried her best to create opportunities for the two to reconcile.
They bought movie tickets and gave one to each of them, and arranged for them to sit together at a family dinner, but unfortunately, they still argued whenever they met.
One day, Meng Xin overheard Yu Huan about to attack her brother without warning. Fearing that her friend would be harmed, she was so anxious that she almost rushed into the room.
The next second, Meng Xin heard her usually cold older brother speak, his voice unusually gentle: "Does your hand hurt? Don't move, let me rub it for you."
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