Chapter 109: The Popular Flower as a Stepping Stone 1 (Modern)
Chapter 109: The Popular Flower as a Stepping Stone 1 (Modern)
Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling.
Xu Tao saw the caller ID and sneered, then turned her phone to silent and tossed it aside. This scumbag still wanted to use her as a stepping stone in this life, so he could just dream on.
She and the scumbag Cao Yanli are not relatives but are better than family. They both lost their parents when they were seven years old and were sent to an orphanage.
At the beginning, I was confused and panicked about everything there, and when I was bullied I could only hide in a corner and cry.
The two of them shared the same suffering and gradually became so familiar with each other that they cuddled up to keep each other warm, resisted together, encouraged each other, and went through many sad and difficult moments together.
At that time, they vowed to be each other's family, get married when they reached the legal age, and become a real family.
Everything went according to plan, but when they were eighteen, a turning point occurred. The two were spotted by a scout who wanted to sign them into the entertainment industry.
Xu Tao didn't want to, she just wanted to live a quiet life like an ordinary person, and spend her life happily, peacefully and healthily.
But Cao Yanli was very excited and happy. He liked being the center of attention and the admiring and loving looks of others. He tried his best to persuade Xu Tao, and finally Xu Tao compromised and agreed.
To enter the entertainment industry, one must sign an agreement and they cannot have any scandals before they become famous.
At first, Xu Tao was uncomfortable with this. After all, they had been through thick and thin together for so many years, and she would video call Cao Yanli every day. At first, he was extremely patient and gentle, but as time went on, his expression became more impatient and bored.
How could they not understand each other after being together for so many years? Xu Tao no longer disturbed the other party and focused on filming and attending announcements, gradually getting used to fighting alone.
Later, Cao Yanli got a little angry for a while and called her directly to tell her that they only had family affection but no love, and asked her not to mention the childhood joke again.
She felt strangely relieved and focused on her career. Within five years, she had become a popular young actress. Meanwhile, Cao Yanli hadn't made much of a splash, remaining stuck in the 18th tier.
Now is the time for her to recommend the scumbag to the variety show "Daily Life in the 80s" to her company. In her previous life, Cao Yanli called her and asked for a private meeting. He begged her and hoped to hype up their relationship to increase popularity.
Xu Tao hesitated for a moment and agreed. As a result, the scumbag had a sweet interaction with another young actress Luo Yingying on the show, and they quickly announced it after the show ended.
Her behavior on the show was exaggerated by the audience, and she became the despised "Green Tea". Even after she clarified her position, she was blamed and even the orphanage incident was brought up and fabricated.
She went to the man, but that only gave him a handle, and he posted the video recording online under the name of a friend. She became a hated mistress, attacked and insulted, and the company put her on ice.
Even after she disappeared from the public eye, her irrational fans did not let her go. They dug out her residence, sent her wreaths and threw paint on her.
When she was about to end her life, it was the man who came back from abroad to save her, paid the high penalty for breach of contract for her, and led her out of the quagmire to find out the truth.
When the truth was revealed, the entire Internet was in an uproar, the scumbag's popularity plummeted, and she returned all the harm she had suffered before to him.
Luo Yingying quickly distanced herself from the incident and issued an apology, claiming she knew nothing about it, playing the victim. Taking advantage of this wave of popularity, her reputation not only did not decline, but instead rose to a higher level, with endorsement scripts coming one after another.
Cao Yanli kept calling to beg, telling him every detail of his childhood and crying bitterly.
Maybe the lesson she learned was not enough, so she actually forgave the scumbag.
Everyone laughed at her, calling her a fool, and she felt she was one too. She had given up such a good man, sacrificing her life for a childhood friendship. Another reason was that she felt she wasn't worthy of such a handsome man.
She knew that she didn't love Cao Yanli, but he had protected her all the way and withstood the hardships of their childhood. However, during one quarrel, the scumbag took advantage of the alcohol and cruelly told the truth.
It turned out that all the bullying she suffered was instigated by the scumbag, and then he appeared in front of her like a savior.
It turned out that it wasn't the kids who wanted to isolate and bully her, but the scumbag who was spreading bad things about her everywhere. He felt very happy watching her secretly crying in the corner. He liked the look of a beautiful little girl crying weakly and helplessly the most.
And he wasn't some poor guy whose parents had both died. His father was a gambler and alcoholic, and his mother was accidentally beaten to death. One day, he took advantage of his father's sleep, secretly ran away, and lied to others that he was an orphan without a father or a mother.
At that time, cameras and other things were not perfect, and he finally entered the orphanage as he wished.
He also gave himself the name. He likes others to be like he was when he was a child, hiding in the corner, shivering, afraid and panicking.
After learning the truth, Xu Tao chose to die with the other party. Some people are born with evil in their bones, and they will drag others into hell even if they are in hell themselves.
Before she died, she looked at the scumbag crying bitterly, and begged on the ground that she didn't want to die, but it was too late, and they were doomed to die.
But she really wanted to see that man again, wanted to say sorry to him, and wanted to say what he wanted to hear, but unfortunately she would never have the chance again.
Xu Tao took a deep breath and clenched her fists. In this life, she wanted everyone to see the true face of this scumbag. Thinking of the man who hurriedly pushed the door open before his death, she felt a mixture of emotions.
Ding Dong Ding Dong
Xu Tao frowned, wondering who would ring the doorbell so late at night. Seeing the other person's face clearly through the peephole, she quickly opened the door and threw herself into her arms, saying coquettishly, "Sister Hong, why are you here? I missed you so much."
"You're already a grown-up, why are you still acting like a child right after your debut? Let's go inside and talk. We won't be afraid of paparazzi taking pictures anymore."
Wan Hong said she disliked the girl, but her body was honest. She reached out and hugged the little girl, patting her back soothingly. She had witnessed the little girl's growth over the past few years, and the hardships involved were invisible to outsiders.
"Sister Hong, what do you want to drink? How about we order some fried chicken and Coke, and some duck food?"
"I ordered it on the way here. It should be here in about ten minutes. Why is no one answering your phone? Is something wrong?"
Wan Hong's eyes were filled with concern. Taotao was the warmest, most polite, and hardworking little girl she had ever taught. Even before joining the group, she could be contacted at any time, and she had never failed to answer the phone.
Fearing that something might have happened to the other person, she dropped her work and rushed over, only feeling relieved when she saw that the person was fine.
At first, she just treated Taotao as one of her artists. As they got to know each other better, Taotao was like a warm little sun. She would pay attention to her physical condition and persuade her to take care of herself... There were so many things that happened to her. Gradually, she also regarded her as her own sister.
"Um...it was Cao Yanli who kept calling. I got annoyed and turned off the mute function. I'm sorry, Sister Hong, for making you worry."
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