NOVEL NEXT Chapter 435: Movie Queen 2
Since Ning Zhongkai and Tian Shuhui also have their own son, Ning Yuan, it's only natural that they don't have much affection left for Ning Shuangshuang!
Later, when Ning Shuangshuang's school expenses started to increase, Tian Shuhui became unhappy and began to show Ning Shuangshuang a sour face. Although she wouldn't hit Ning Shuangshuang, scolding her and ordering her around for house chores became inevitable.
Ning Shuangshuang didn't mind being scolded or doing chores, she only feared not being able to attend school. But Tian Shuhui was just worried about Ning Shuangshuang's hefty school expenses, thinking that since she's not her own child, there's no future return, spending on Ning Shuangshuang was akin to throwing money away. No matter how obedient Ning Shuangshuang was, by the age of fifteen, she was forced by Tian Shuhui to drop out of school and start working.
Tian Shuhui didn't push Ning Shuangshuang to quit school and work to take advantage of Ning Shuangshuang's earnings or to exploit her. Tian Shuhui had one aim: not to spend money on Ning Shuangshuang!
Tian Shuhui's plan was for Ning Shuangshuang to earn her own money and save it. Once she turned eighteen and got her ID, they could kick her out, and it would be best if they never interacted again!
Today happened to be Ning Shuangshuang's first day of work after dropping out of school. The job, as a waitress in a café, was arranged by Tian Shuhui.
Though only fifteen, Ning Shuangshuang developed faster than boys, so no one could tell that she wasn't actually eighteen.
Besides, Tian Shuhui had some connections with the café owner, so the boss agreed to hire Ning Shuangshuang, a child laborer!
Tian Shuhui observed Ning Shuangshuang standing in a daze as she stepped out, showing no intention of leaving, feeling a rush of annoyance, she couldn't help but scold, "What are you staring at? Hurry down here! You won't make any money, who's going to house and feed you then? Let me tell you, don't count on me giving you a dime, once you're eighteen our duty is done. Whether you soar high or fall low, don't ever step back into our home."
After saying that, Tian Shuhui turned away and started eating, knowing well that Ning Shuangshuang wanted to continue studying instead of being forced to work. But Tian Shuhui was not Ning Shuangshuang's mother, she didn't have such kindness to plan for her.
What would it matter if she raised Ning Shuangshuang well? She's not Ning Shuangshuang's real mother, so how could she expect Ning Shuangshuang to take care of her in old age? Ning Shuangshuang achieving anything only meant more expenses without any benefit in return. Raising her to this point was already enough benevolence.
Ning Shuangshuang silently descended from the second floor, sat down in the dining room to eat. In her past life, she once hated Tian Shuhui to the core, but later, after seeing all kinds of people, realizing how most would say one thing and do another, only Tian Shuhui remained the same throughout.
In her past life, Ning Shuangshuang reached pinnacles of fame, but was never taken advantage of by the Tian Shuhui family, nor was she kicked while down when her reputation crumbled and everyone turned against her, even when offered money to malign her, they didn't help those people sling mud at her. True to Tian Shuhui's words, once she left their home, they were as good as strangers.
After eating, taking a deep breath, Ning Shuangshuang decided, this lifetime she will fulfill Tian Shuhui's wish, and remain strangers with that family!
Once, Ning Shuangshuang used to deeply resent Tian Shuhui's heartlessness, hated her for denying her education, forcing her to quit school prematurely. But after experiencing the ups and downs of society, Ning Shuangshuang could stand in Tian Shuhui's shoes and think rationally.
In actuality, it's fair for someone raising another person's child not to want to spend money on them. At least she was still fed and housed till fifteen and despite the expense, nothing detrimental was done to her; it was already a great kindness.
Once, Ning Shuangshuang thought since Ning Zhongkai was her uncle and Tian Shuhui her aunt, they should support her through university. She thought of herself as someone who wouldn't forget kindness and would certainly repay them.
Later, Ning Shuangshuang realized, even her parents weren't responsible, how could she expect anything from her uncle and aunt? They hadn't received any benefits from her, instead spent money raising her, essentially a leech in their home for years. She had no right to resent them.
Sipping porridge, Ning Shuangshuang pondered her future path. In her past life, through a quirk of fate, she entered the entertainment industry and became a star. Unfortunately, despite acting in many dramas, some exciting and some soap opera-like, her own story began gloriously but ended in defeat.
In this life, Ning Shuangshuang still wanted to act but vowed not to follow her old path, recklessly and thoughtlessly, letting her words and actions offend others and ruin her career.
After eating, under Tian Shuhui's scrutinizing gaze, Ning Shuangshuang cleaned the table, washed the dishes, and quietly left the house. She planned that once she got her first paycheck, she would rent a small place and move out, saving both sides from discomfort!
The café Tian Shuhui found for Ning Shuangshuang was a very tasteful place. Though she didn't favor Ning Shuangshuang, she wasn't malicious enough to send her to unsafe places for work. The café was safe, paid well, and was chosen carefully by Tian Shuhui.
Ning Shuangshuang got her chance to enter the entertainment world in this very place. It would be a few months before the opportunity arose, so for now, she had to diligently work for several months.
The café uniforms were beautifully made; on men, they looked handsome, on women, elegant. Before starting, staff were trained, ensuring high standards. The café's environment and service were top-notch, justifying its high prices.
As days passed, the director who noticed Ning Shuangshuang and wanted her in his drama was about to arrive. Her emotions were filled with both anxiety and anticipation.
Though eagerly awaiting her first mentor, Ning Shuangshuang didn't slack off; her diligence and efficiency, even mediating disputes between customers and the café, greatly satisfied the owner, earning her a hefty bonus.
But just as Ning Shuangshuang was about to meet her benefactor, something unexpected from her past life surfaced: a new waitress joined the café!
Normally, it wouldn't be unusual; café staff changed all the time, the job postings rarely came down!
What unsettled Ning Shuangshuang was this new, pretty waitress didn't exist in her previous life, hence why she had no recollection of her!
Though reincarnated, Ning Shuangshuang hadn't made any changes. She moved out of the Ning Family, just like she did in the past after earning money, so she hadn't done anything differently yet a butterfly effect occurred!
Ning Shuangshuang realized she wasn't the cause; there could only be one explanation — the butterfly effect was triggered by this newcomer. This realization cast a shadow over her heart, giving rise to a vague sense of foreboding.
"Wow! You must be Director Zheng Mingjing! I'm your fan, I've watched all your works repeatedly, particularly 'Dark War,' more than ten times! I can't believe I'm seeing you here! Could you give me an autograph?"
The pretty waitress was visibly thrilled, eyes shimmering like stars as she looked at the man with a ponytail, exuding a rebellious air, her face full of adoration enough to soften any man's heart.
Seeing the man, her first benefactor, completely captivated by the pretty waitress, Ning Shuangshuang realized her bad premonition had indeed come true!