True or False Heiress: Becoming a Vicious Supporting Female Character (11)
Initially, both families decided to maintain the status quo, having two daughters each. However, seeing how hard their biological daughter was struggling, the Chu family couldn’t bear it and began to take better care of Chu Xiang. Chu Xuan could only return home during winter and summer vacations, while Chu Xiang’s interactions with the Chu family became more frequent. By the time Chu Xuan graduated and returned, Chu Xiang had already moved into the Chu residence. She was officially recognized as their daughter and had developed a close relationship with her parents.
Chu Xuan had grown and changed during her four years away from home, and her habits had also changed to some extent. When she returned home, there was a period of readjustment with her parents, and she felt that Chu Xiang had become closer to and understood them better. This made Chu Xuan feel extremely uncomfortable, so she directly asked her father for a house and moved out.
Every time she visited the Chu family, she felt that Chu Xiang’s relationship with their parents had improved. On the other hand, she couldn’t tolerate the temper of the Chen couple when she visited their home. She despised their behavior of constantly asking her for money. By chance, she was discovered by a director and offered a role in a movie. However, her parents from the Chu family disagreed, citing the chaotic nature of the entertainment industry.
She was personally interested in pursuing a career in entertainment and had a heated conflict with Mr. and Mrs. Chu over it. As she became busy with filming, she lost contact with both sets of parents. She always believed that after living together as a family for so many years, their bond wouldn’t change. So what if she caused a fuss? Would parents still nitpick over such things?
Several years passed, and she starred in one movie after another, busy chasing her dreams. She forgot to care about her parents from the Chu family, only returning home for three to five days each year. She even barely made any phone calls. On the other hand, her Chen parents, upon seeing her fame, always asked her for money. At first, she gave in, but later she stubbornly refused.
To her surprise, her parents shamelessly told the media that she was unfilial. They even exposed the ordinary small house she bought for them in a regular neighborhood, claiming that she lived in a luxurious villa while they were cramped in the small house.
She found it difficult to defend herself, so she sought help from her parents from the Chu family. To her astonishment, they had become distant from her. Their hearts and eyes were filled with their beloved daughter, Chu Xiang. They even arranged for Chu Xiang to become the general manager of the Chu Corporation, paving the way for her and seemingly handing over everything to her. They even found an excellent match, a suitable fiancé for her.
And what about her?
She confronted Mother Chu, questioning why they were so biased. But Mother Chu coldly responded that she had said hurtful things when she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, and later she ignored and neglected the family without showing any care. This hurt them. She was an adopted daughter from the beginning, and now that she had grown up and wanted to leave, she saw the Chu family as an obstacle. Did they still need to be warm towards her?
As for Chu Xiang, she had suffered in the Chen family, and they felt heartbroken for her. It was only natural for them to compensate her. Chu Xiang had been extremely close to them in recent years, cherishing the love they gave her, being well-behaved and ambitious. Who wouldn’t like such a good child? Several years had passed, and everything had changed.
Her friends said she was typical of someone taking advantage of others’ love and acting recklessly. However, she didn’t see it that way. She felt it was because Chu Xiang was cunning enough. She knew how to act submissive and please her parents. She was willing to do anything for the Chu family’s wealth, even sacrificing her own personality to become the version that her parents liked the most.
If Chu Xiang wasn’t scheming, why would the Chen parents only ask her for money and not pester Chu Xiang, who has become a wealthy young lady, with their insatiable greed?
With scandals surrounding her and her career suffering a significant blow, she couldn’t escape from the grasp of the Chen family. Meanwhile, there was no way to salvage her relationship with the Chu family. She could only watch Chu Xiang happily get married, rise in status within Chu Corporation, and eventually take over the entire Chu family.
And what about her? Everyone knew she had no background, and Chu Corporation would never shelter her. In the entertainment industry, she became no different from any other female star. Her arrogant personality offended many people, and they did not hesitate to hinder her progress. Once she was out of the protection of the Chu family’s circle, her life became increasingly difficult.
She tried investing but ended up losing a lot of money due to her lack of knowledge. She didn’t know how to do anything else, and she couldn’t live an ordinary life. She had no choice but to continue acting, at least to maintain a somewhat luxurious lifestyle.
She went to see Chu Xiang, begging her to return their parents to her. She remembered Chu Xiang’s cold response at the time, saying, “They are my parents. You have occupied their love for over twenty years. You should be content. Since you voluntarily let go, I won’t give you any more chances to take them away.”
At that moment, she grew to hate Chu Xiang, believing that she was responsible for everything. If it weren’t for her acting all sweet and obedient in front of their parents, how could their parents view her unfavorably? They used to argue with her before, but they always made up afterward. Who would care about these trivial matters within a family? Why did their hearts grow cold towards her when Chu Xiang entered the picture?
Unfortunately, she had no way out. In order to have a better life, she had to learn to compromise, put on a smiling face, and even accompany others for drinks. She worked hard to improve her acting skills, aiming to make a name for herself in her field of expertise. Eventually, she would appear in front of the Chu family, shining brightly, making them regret losing her.
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