Chapter 531: So Cute and Adorable
No matter how old a woman was, she would always like to shop. Ling Sheng's card contained the one million yuan of pocket money her father had given her, as well as the 500,000 yuan her grandpa had given her before she had left. When she went on a shopping spree, she felt relieved and unrestrained.
Nangong Lengyu was the empress who stood at the apex of the fashion circle. When she picked up clothes, her taste was precise and picky. After shopping at a few luxurious shops, not a single thing had caught her eye.
She had eaten a lot. After all, the delicacies in China were definitely impressive. She had not stepped into her hometown for more than 20 years, so no matter how much she ate, she felt unsatisfied.
M City was neither big nor small, and it was not a very prosperous city. It was a coastal city with a developed tourist industry.
Although Nangong Lengyu had retired from the entertainment circle ten years ago, she had once been the white moonlight in the hearts of countless youths. Now that the youths had grown up and become parents, they could still recognize the idol they had once admired.
After shopping for ten minutes, she met more than ten fans who asked her for autographs and photos. They were all over 30 years old.
Ling Sheng dragged her to buy sunglasses. Nangong Lengyu chose two similar ones, and the duo put them on. After getting the same pair of sunglasses, they wanted to get matching clothes, so they went to the luxury shop next door and picked up two sets of acceptable clothes.
Nangong Lengyu was 1.70 meters tall, while Ling Sheng was 1.65 meters tall. In order to be as tall as her, she changed into a pair of flat shoes and bought Ling Sheng a pair of high heels.
"Sister Yu, I can't wear high heels like that." When Ling Sheng saw the thin heels, she rejected the idea forcefully. She was a useless person. If she wore high heels, she would fall.
Besides, she would get exhausted if she shopped while wearing high heels.
Nangong Lengyu squatted beside her and gestured at her shoes with a frown. "But this is the only thing that looks nice. Sheng Sheng, you have to learn how to wear high heels. In the future, when you walk on the red carpet, you can't wear your ugly platform shoes. That's too degrading. You have to start practicing now."
Ling Sheng thought, Your words make sense, but I don't want to practice. She looked at her, feeling aggrieved. "Can I not wear them?"
Nangong Lengyu shook her head and smiled. "Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let you fall."
She liked the young lady in front of her no matter how she looked at her. She wished she could keep her by her side. If her Little Xingxing had still been around, she would definitely have been as pretty and adorable as her.
The shop assistants could not take their eyes off the duo. Were they sisters? Or were they mother and daughter?
Their side profiles seemed to allude to that. They were both so beautiful. The older lady was like a queen, and the young girl was like her little princess. She was so cute and adorable as she wheedled!
In the end, Ling Sheng put on the high heels. Nangong Lengyu supported her from the side, afraid that she would fall. She was not used to wearing high heels. The ground in the mall was shiny and slippery. Someone without the ability to control their body would definitely not be used to walking.
Ling Sheng was a foodie. As long as she said something was delicious, there could be no mistake about it.
After walking around the food section, Nangong Lengyu looked at her in amazement. "Sheng Sheng, have you been here before? Have you eaten here?"
She had not listened to such advice in the past and had chosen a few snacks. They had not been delicious, so she had thrown them away in the end. As for what Sheng Sheng recommended, it would certainly be delicious.
Ling Sheng smiled arrogantly. "I have the standards of a national chef. I know what's good and what's not."
Chapter 532: Huo Ci! Did He Have A Child?
Nangong Lengyu looked at her smug face. She was too adorable. She could not help but want to go up to her and kiss her.
The duo shopped and snacked. In the end, they chose to eat at a local cuisine restaurant. Ling Sheng checked the gourmet map guide and found that this restaurant had a good reputation.
At six o'clock in the evening, it was time for Xiaoqi's kindergarten Christmas stage performance. Since she could not go back, she had discussed it with Xiaoqi's form teacher and asked if she could live-stream it for her.
When the video call came, Ling Sheng and Nangong Lengyu had just entered the restaurant and taken a seat. It was very quiet by the window.
"Who's that? Ah Yan?" Nangong Lengyu approached curiously and saw a girl's face.
"Xiaoqi's mother." The form teacher greeted her with a smile. "It's about to start. Xiaoqi is preparing backstage. Do you want to talk to him?"
Then, she turned the camera. The children and teachers were busy putting on makeup and changing clothes. Xiaoqi was helping a young boy tie his bow tie.
"What a cute kid. Who's Xiaoqi's mother?" Before Nangong Lengyu could finish her question, she turned to look at Ling Sheng in shock.
Xiaoqi's mother was Sheng Sheng?
Sheng Sheng was already a mother?
How old was she? Was the child... Ah Yan's?
When had this happened? Why had she not heard anything?
Ah Yan was a scumbag. Why had he not told them about such a big thing?
Upon seeing her son take the phone and reveal his handsome face, Ling Sheng introduced him with a smile. "Sister Yu, this is my son, Ling Xiaoqi. Xiaoqi, let me introduce you to a pretty auntie."
Nangong Lengyu could not keep her face straight anymore. Her ability to accept things was a little slow. She could not even believe that she had given birth, let alone that her kid was already in kindergarten. She greeted the handsome child. "Hi, Xiaoqi."
"Hi, Auntie." Xiaoqi blinked and looked at the pretty auntie on the screen. She was really pretty, and her smile was very warm. She looked like his grandma!
Nangong Lengyu looked at the adorable child and her heart melted. He was too adorable and sensible. She wanted to hug him. Although she was very happy, her nose suddenly felt a little sore. She smiled and greeted him again. "Hi, Xiaoqi."
This was Xiaoqi's first performance. His grandpa, great-grandpa, and great-grandmother were cheering him on from below the stage. He was excited and agitated as he introduced the character he would be portraying to Ling Sheng and the other lady. He even introduced some other characters.
Nangong Lengyu had always liked children, but this was the first time she had liked a child so much. Her heart was captured by him, and the familiar feeling moved her.
Xiaoqi waved his hand reluctantly. "Mommy, Auntie Yu, I'm about to go on stage. Can I video call you when I get down?"
The child's last sentence was uttered carefully, his big eyes full of anticipation and excitement.
Ling Sheng had yet to speak.
Meanwhile, Nangong Lengyu nodded. "Yes, you can. When you go on the stage later, we'll cheer you on. Baby, you can do it!"
Xiaoqi smiled and nodded vigorously. "I will work hard!"
While the duo watched Xiaoqi's performance, they forgot to order food. As the form teacher was recording the performance, she accidentally scanned the audience.
A familiar figure flashed past. He was wearing a mask, sunglasses, and a hat.
Nangong Lengyu's eyes constricted. Huo Ci!
What was he doing in kindergarten?
Did he have a child?
Had he gone to watch the child's performance?
Chapter 533: Admiration and Like
Ling Sheng did not see her father, as they had brushed past each other too quickly. However, she knew that her father and grandparents would cheer Xiaoqi on.
Xiaoqi's team was performing Snow White. He was the little prince. The little princess was not Mo Mo, who had a good relationship with him and was in the same class. It was another very pretty young lady.
When the play ended, all the children held hands and bowed before the audience. Then, they did not return backstage and left the stage to find their parents instead.
Xiaoqi ran toward Huo Ci and the others, begging for praise excitedly. "Great Uncle, Great Uncle, did I perform well?"
The video was a mess. The children had all left the stage, and the form teacher wanted to watch them. She told Ling Sheng to hang up the video call and contact her later.
The video then ended.
Nangong Lengyu looked at Ling Sheng and asked with a smile, "Sheng Sheng, isn't Huo Ci your boss?"
Ling Sheng looked at her apologetically and let out a low cough. She forced herself to explain. "Sister Yu, he's my boss and distant uncle."
She did not know what to do. If Movie Queen Nangong reconciled with her father in the future, should she call her Mother or Auntie?
Now that she was calling her Sister, the seniority made her feel conflicted.
"Then what about Xiaoqi?" Nangong Lengyu wanted to know whose child Xiaoqi was.
"He's not the Third Master's." Ling Sheng did not know what to say. When she said this, her mood worsened. She paused for a moment and organized her words before saying in a hoarse voice, "Xiaoqi is not the Third Master's child. He's my son."
Nangong Lengyu hugged her lovingly and patted her back comfortingly. Then, she felt her shoulders tremble as she cried softly in her embrace.
Ling Sheng did not know why she was crying. The moment she was hugged, she felt as warm as though she had a mother, and this feeling forced out the weakest emotions in her heart.
"It's alright. It's all in the past." Nangong Lengyu comforted her softly. She did not know what had happened to her, but she knew very well that it was definitely not a pleasant matter. She must have suffered terribly.
Ling Sheng moved away from her embrace in embarrassment and wiped her tears with a tissue before smiling at her. "I'm fine. I'm fine now."
The past was in the past. She was living a good life now, and she was very happy. It was just that it was very sad when she thought about it occasionally. Sometimes, memories could not be controlled as one pleased and they would not stay forever covered in dust.
"Ah Yan..." Nangong Lengyu had experienced this before. Although her experience might be different, she knew that she could empathize with her. She thus comforted her. "He'll be a good husband and father."
Since Ah Yan had already accepted Sheng Sheng, he would definitely dote on her and love her well. He would save her from torment and homelessness and make her happy. He would also treat Xiaoqi as though he was his biological son.
So what if a woman had given birth before? If she had met a scumbag in the past, she could just kick him out of her life. The person who was the most important in her life and loved her would not mind about her past and would give her a good future.
"Sister Yu, do you not mind about my relationship with Huo Ci?" Ling Sheng looked at her carefully before daring to ask this question.
Upon seeing her expression, Nangong Lengyu knew what that brat, Ah Yan, had told her. She shook her head. "You're you, and Huo Ci is Huo Ci. Why should I give up someone I like because of him?"
Chapter 534: Born On The Same Day
"Sister Yu, you're really nice." Ling Sheng's eyes were red with gratitude, and her heart felt warm. Oh no, she felt like she was about to fall for her. What if she liked the Best Actress too much?
"Little Sheng Sheng, you are a sweet talker." Nangong Lengyu smiled as she hugged her. She could not help but rub her tender face affectionately.
She was actually a person who warmed up to others slowly, but for some reason, when she had seen her, she had felt as though she had known her for a long time. It was only right that the two of them had a close, natural relationship.
She knew that Sheng Sheng felt the same way. It was magical.
Since Ling Sheng was with Nangong Lengyu, she did not dare video call her father and grandparents anymore. She borrowed Xiaoqi's form teacher's phone and chatted with him for a while before hanging up when he entered the backstage area to change.
"Ah Yan told you everything." Nangong Lengyu looked at her and could not help but sigh. "If my Little Xingxing was still alive, she would definitely have been as adorable as you. Your birthday is on the same day as hers."
Perhaps this was fate. They had been born on the same day, month, and year. Now, she had become Little Xingxing's brand ambassador. She did not like to be in contact with people close to Huo Ci, but she did not reject her.
"Little Xingxing will definitely be very happy in heaven. So many people remember her and miss her." Ling Sheng was a little sad. She was usually sharp-tongued, but she did not know how to comfort others.
"Yes, let's order. I'll leave it to you, Gourmet." Nangong Lengyu only wanted to inform her without deliberately mentioning the past, lest she felt uncomfortable.
She had already gotten over it. Little Xingxing was a blissful existence to her. When she was mentioned, she felt blissful nostalgia.
"I'll do it." Ling Sheng met her eyes, and the duo smiled.
She thought that if Little Xingxing was still alive, she would definitely have been as beautiful, carefree, and interesting as Sister Yu!
The duo had just finished dinner and was about to leave when a young girl who looked like a high school student ran over after hesitating for a long time. She looked at Ling Sheng excitedly. "Sister Sheng Sheng, I'm a Peanut. I like you a lot. Can you give me an autograph?"
The young lady was very nervous. One could tell that she had tried to recite this passage countless times before saying it. She did not even pant when she spoke.
"Okay." Ling Sheng smiled and nodded before looking at her. "Where do you want me to sign?"
The young lady hurriedly passed her a notebook and a pen. "This will do. Sister Sheng Sheng, you're really nice. You look better in person than on television."
Ling Sheng said, "Thank you."
"Do you want me to give you an autograph?" Nangong Lengyu asked with a smile.
The young lady took a look at her, not knowing who she was. She waved her hand in embarrassment and explained politely, "It's alright, Sister. I'm a Peanut."
Ling Sheng gave her an autograph and took a photo with her. Upon seeing Nangong Lengyu's good looks and queen-like aura, the young lady deliberately asked her to take a photo with her.
Nangong Lengyu did not refuse. Sometimes, she had to admit that she was old. The fans who recognized her were all old. Some of them might have already started taking care of their grandchildren.
Sheng Sheng's fans should be young children. The girl in front of her was only a high school student. It was good to be young!
After thanking her profusely, the young lady left happily with her autograph and photo. When she reached her seat, she posted excitedly on her WeChat Moments: Ahhh, I got lucky today. I met my Sheng Sheng. She's really pretty and gentle in person. I love her. I also saw her friend. She's valiant and beautiful. She has the aura of a queen!
Chapter 535: In Her Life
After the young lady posted on her WeChat Moments, some family members liked her post and commented on it.
Second Uncle: Where are you? Hurry up and state your location! Where are you?
Young Lady: Eating.
Second Uncle: What friend? That's Nangong Lengyu, alright? She's my goddess!
Young Lady: ?
Aunt: Sigh... Children nowadays are still young. When she got popular, you were still breastfeeding in your mother's embrace! Hurry up and get an autograph for your aunt. Has she left?
When the young lady looked over, there was no one at the window. She was gone. When she searched on Baidu and saw the Queen's information, she could only use one word to express her shock: Impressive!
Wuwuwu, was there still room for regret? Could she turn back time? Why had she not known that there was such an impressive international superstar in China? She was a Hollywood Best Actress!
Ling Sheng had not expected that one day, she would be on the hottest searches with Movie Queen Nangong. Her fan had taken a photo and posted it to the fan club. Together with the other Peanuts, they sucked on her luck as though it was sustenance.
Then, she posted it as a Super Topic and excitedly described how she had felt when she'd met their beloved idol. She described how she looked and talked at close range.
Later, when the photo was reposted by a big senior in the film industry, it exploded on the hottest searches.
# Nangong Lengyu & Ling Sheng#
[Who's Nangong Lengyu? Is she impressive? Why don't I know her? I only know Gao Yu.]
[Child, you're still too young. When Nangong Lengyu became famous, Gao Yu was still wearing diapers.]
[Am I the only Cold Palace[1] fan who's still on Weibo? Ladies, answer me. Our Nangong has already reached a pathetic state if no one can recognize her on the trending searches. Aren't you embarrassed just watching from the sidelines?]
[Sigh, I'm too old to move. I searched for 10 minutes before I found my Weibo account. Am I late? What do you need me to do?]
[I'm crying. I can't believe I'm seeing my goddess trending on Weibo. I'm kneeling.]
[It's been 10 years. It's been 10 whole years. I've finally seen her again. I just want to know if there are any more Cold Palace fans.]
[What kind of treasure is Ling Sheng? Not only is she on the hottest searches every day with Best Actor Huo Ci, but she's also on the hottest searches with Best Actress Nangong. Am I the only one who wants to know what her relationship with the Best Actress is?]
[Ten-Year Jade Light: Sisters, let's push our glorious achievements to the trending topics and show these junior fans what a real international superstar is like (Results.JPG).]
[Lin MiaoV: What a familiar name. Sister Jade Light, long time no see.]
[OrangeV: Sister, the site has been shut down for 10 years. I've missed you a lot.]
[So Poor I Only Have Money Left: Do you want to launch a site again? Do you want to launch a site? If you want to launch a site, come to me for money!]
[Mere Designer WaterV: From what I can see in your eyes, I can confidently confirm that the person above is a big boss. This small shrimp is trembling. Do you need a page designer? Do you need site maintenance?]
[A Door: I'll ask too. Code monkey here at your service. Leave the website's programming to me. I guarantee the page will be high-end.]
The comments on this topic were actually quite normal. When she looked at the comments below, she realized that all of them were verified accounts with hundreds or even tens of millions of fans. There were elites from various fields. She would not have known if she had not seen them, but she was shocked when she saw them. They were all top figures in the industry.
Mere Designer? He was the creative director of a top 4A (American Association of Advertising Agencies) advertising company in the country.
Code monkey? He was the CEO of a famous e-commerce group in the country. He wasn't wrong. He had indeed been a programmer previously.
As for the poor person who only had money? Very soon, his identity was dug out. He was the boss of a well-known coffee chain. He was rich-very rich.
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