Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
“Enough!” Yang Shan, who had been quiet all along, glared at Tang Xiaoxiao coldly, before she snapped, “Xiaoxiao, can you please go out and buy some vegetables back? We need to treat Mr Zhao to lunch today and there’s nothing here that concerns you anymore.”
Hearing those words, Tang Xiaoxiao laughed instead of being angry. She tilted her head and glanced at Yang Shan “You don’t need me anymore? Sure. I’ve heard these words a lot in the past, but it’s my first time hearing them from you. How memorable… Then I’ll heed your request and go and buy some vegetables.”
With that said, Tang Xiaoxiao turned around arrogantly, without any hesitation!
‘Since you have a death wish, there’s no reason for me to care anymore!’
After closing the doors to the Yang family apartment, Tang Xiaoxiao stood in the corridor. The coldness in her eyes turned darker by the second. To be frank, Shengshi Entertainment’s name in the industry was not very good and it was even more so for a newbie. Their existence was akin to being thrown into a complete hell! The contract Zhao Le had given was full of loopholes and Yang Shan would definitely die from being stuck with such a deplorable contract when the time came! Besides… was a female celebrity that Director Cao Hao pushed to fame really worth only 1.1 million a year?
Stupid, stupid girl!
The mother and daughter had already been blinded by the shortsighted benefits placed before them. However, since it already had nothing to do with her, why should she say more? Shengshi Entertainment would definitely use that contract to treat Yang Shan very “well”…
At this thought, Tang Xiaoxiao’s mood could not help but improve greatly as she even started to hum softly.
With a loud squeak, the door opposite was pulled open and Grandma Lin walked out from the other apartment with a tote bag in her hand. When she saw Tang Xiaoxiao standing there, she had already recognized her. “Oh, young lady, why are you standing here?”
“Hello, Grandma Lin.”
When she saw the older lady, Tang Xiaoxiao’s mood lifted even more. She smiled brightly with a smile that reached her eyes as she grabbed Grandma Lin’s hand. “Grandma Lin, are you going out?”
“My grandson came over, so I’m going to buy some groceries to make something good for lunch.” Grandma Lin said with an equally bright smile, “Young lady, why are you standing here?”
Tang Xiaoxiao poked her tongue out as she spread her hands out innocently, her eyes dancing with mischief. “Well, I was chased out by them. They’re afraid of me blocking their way to wealth.”
Hmpf! Grandma Lin glared at the Yang family’s door with disdain as she pulled Tang Xiaoxiao over. “Come, let’s ignore them! Let’s go, come to Grandma Lin’s house. I’ll cook some nice dishes for you for lunch.”
“Really?” Tang Xiaoxiao acted as if she was a glutton as she pleased the elder on purpose. “It’ll be disrespectful for me to decline then. Grandma Lin, you can’t resent me for eating too much later, okay?”
Seeing the girl’s friendly manner, Grandma Lin laughed out loud at her antics and opened her door once more to lead Tang Xiaoxiao inside.
…
Grandma Lin’s house wasn’t too large. The layout of the living room was extremely simple. A simple vine chair, a coffee table, a standing cupboard made from pear blossom wood, and a calligraphy painting hanging on the wall made up the collection of furniture in the entire living room. The person in the house seemed to have heard the sound of the door opening, and a handsome and warm-looking face appeared. “Grandma, did you forget something?”
“Xiao Han ah,” Grandma Lin was smiling so brightly flowers would bloom and she waved her hand. “Come out quickly, help me look after this young lady for a little while…”
“Grandma Lin, I’m called Tang Xiaoxiao.”
“Hey, Xiao Han, help me look after Xiao Tang. Don’t just stand there and fix the light bulbs.”
The person in the rooms hummed in agreement and a tall figure finally walked out from inside one of the other rooms. Even for Tang Xiaoxiao, who came into contact with handsome men and beautiful women often, could not help but be surprised. The boy’s short black hair was combed into a refreshing and clean style. His facial features were filled with warmth, but looked exquisite as well. His amber eyes seemed to project an expression that made him feel clean and pure, especially when paired with the genuine smile that hung on the corners of his lips. His sleeves were slightly folded to his elbows while he wore a pair of navy denim jeans and dark brown canvas shoes. He looked like a handsome boy-next-doorーclean, pure, refreshing and easygoing.
Tang Jingchen’s handsomeness belonged to an elegant and gentle type, whilst this handsome boy before her… His handsomeness belonged to the type that was kind, refreshing and pure.
Seeing the beautiful Tang Xiaoxiao, the other’s face was clearly a little flushed. He stretched his hand out. “Hello, I’m Lin Junhan.”
Tang Xiaoxiao gave Lin Junhan an alluring, soul-catching smile without any reservations. “Hello, I’m Tang Xiaoxiao.”
Grandma Lin’s smile grew even wider. She sent a gaze to her grandson, clearly telling him to settle things on his own, before she chuckled and said, “Xiao Tang, stay here for a while first. It’s rare to have young people like you here at my place, and it helps make this place more lively. Xiao Han, help Grandma take care of Xiao Tang while I go out and get the groceries.”
Tang Xiaoxiao hurriedly stopped Grandma Lin before she said with a bright smile, “Grandma Lin, you should stay at home instead. You can give me a list of the things you need and I can go buy them from the nearby supermarket.”
Hearing her words, Grandma Lin nodded instantly. “Alright, I’ll trouble you then, Xiao Tang… XIao Han, how about you go along with her and take the chance to familiarize yourself with the area while you can help Xiao Tang carry the items..”
Lin Junhan’s face was still a little flushed, yet he still nodded seriously.
Once they left the apartment, Tang Xiaoxiao stuffed a reusable bag into her bag as she walked casually ahead. Lin Junhan had always been a quiet person and it seemed like he didn’t really know what to say either. Suddenly, the atmosphere around them felt a little suppressed.
Sensing the silence and nervousness of the block of wood behind her, the corners of Tang Xiaoxiao’s lips curved up before she turned around. “Lin Junhan, are you still a student?”
Lin Junhan froze for a moment before he smiled warmly. “Not really, I just graduated this year.”
“Oh? That’s good? Have you found a job?” Tang Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
Lin Junhan looked as if he had been put on the spot, as confusion filled his eyes. “Father wants me to go into politics like my brother, but I don’t like it. That’s why I ran away to stay with Grandma. I still don’t know what I want to do.”
Tang Xiaoxiao smiled mischievously as she checked out Lin Junhan from head to toe. “How about you become an idol?”
“An idol? You mean a celebrity, right?” Lin Junhan’s expression was a little strange.
“It’s about the same,” Tang Xiaoxiao nodded slightly, before she said enchantingly, “With your aura, you would probably be very popular. You can debut as an idol first. If you have me to help you, it shouldn’t be hard to change your image from an idol to an accomplished idol… How about it? Do you want to be a superstar? There’ll be millions of people screaming for your existence and you would become the most perfect existence to countless men and women. They will love you, respect you and go crazy for you!”
Lin Junhan laughed mutedly. “About that… Ever since Grandma found out that the family staying in the opposite apartment has a celebrity daughter, she has been really envious and keeps pushing for me to become a celebrity as well. If you said this to her, you would probably be on the same page.”
Moments later, they entered the supermarket and after Tang Xiaoxiao asked the supermarket staff for directions, she headed straight towards the vegetables and meat sections. Lin Junhan followed behind her. As he watched her choose some fresh vegetables and meat with practiced ease, his expression couldn’t help but turn strange.
This young lady that looked extremely charming and dignified should be enjoying life’s luxuries in a mansion. It was difficult to imagine that a girl this beautiful would actually be this familiar with choosing groceries in a supermarket as an ordinary girl would.