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"I don't want to be a star. The money I've earned these past few years is enough for me to live on," Lin Bingbing said.
"Our family's expenses are high, and your brother and younger brother are both getting married. We only have one villa, which isn't enough. You need to buy each of them a place," Lin Bingbing's mother replied.
Hearing this, Lin Bingbing looked up sharply. She wanted to argue but ultimately just said softly, "If you want to live in a villa, then go earn the money yourself. Anyway, I have no more roles to play and no money to make."
Lin Bingbing felt helpless and deeply saddened; her family felt like leeches clinging to her, unwilling to let go until they drained her dry.
"How can you say that? Our whole family is counting on you! We scrimped and saved to raise you, and you don't understand gratitude? Tell me, what job pays as quickly as being a star? If you weren't so stubborn about breaking your contract with the company, you could easily earn tens of millions or even a hundred million a year," Lin Bingbing's mother said angrily.
Lin Bingbing forced a smile, too tired to explain.
"If you don't want to act anymore, then marry into a wealthy family. The biggest family in Yulu City right now is the Shyr family. I know one of their young masters really likes you. Tomorrow, I'll take you to meet him," Lin Bingbing's mother declared.
"Mom, I can't believe you're suggesting that. I have no interest in marrying into a wealthy family, and I'm not going to meet that young master from the Shyr family," Lin Bingbing replied exasperatedly.
"This isn't up to you anymore. I've already arranged for Young Master Shi to meet you. You can't stand him up; you know how significant the Shyr family is in Yulu City. Even if you're a top star, you can't afford to offend them, especially since you're planning to leave the entertainment industry," Mother Lin said firmly.
Lin Bingbing felt a headache coming on; she knew her mother's style all too well. Arguing was pointless, so she decided not to respond further.
"Mom, please leave for now. I need some time alone," Lin Bingbing said as she pushed her mother out of the room and closed the door. Born into such a patriarchal family, she felt trapped; after all, family is family, and her mother would always be her mother. These blood ties couldn't be severed.
In her room, Lin Bingbing felt incredibly frustrated. She could hardly say she hated her family anymore; she had grown accustomed to it.
That evening, feeling bored and depressed with no one to talk to, she decided to open her computer and video chat with a few close friends. Talking with them about her troubles helped lighten her mood somewhat.
Upon hearing about Lin Bingbing's situation, her friends began criticizing Lin Bingbing's mother one after another.
"By the way, Bingbing, why don't you just tell your mom that you have a boyfriend?" Li Ruoxi suggested.
"I don't have a boyfriend!" Lin Bingbing rolled her eyes in disbelief.
"What about Jiang Chen? Don't you like him?" Li Ruoxi asked.
"I do like Jiang Chen, but he doesn't like me back. Besides, I'm not worthy of him at all. I have no confidence in front of him; he probably has already forgotten about me," Lin Bingbing's tone suddenly turned melancholic.
"Don't sell yourself short! You're so beautiful and famous; how could Jiang Chen not like you? I've got an idea: why not go directly to his house? Start by winning over his mother. When you have time, make sure to show your goodwill around your future mother-in-law," Li Ruoxi suggested with a laugh.
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