Chapter 518: Chapter 517 Sweetness (5)
This was the first time that Xia Siyu had openly spoken her heart in front of others.
In fact, she had been working so hard lately partly because of Shang Feifei’s provocation, and partly because she needed to transform herself, but the most important reason was her mother.
No one forced her; she was the one trying to measure up to her mother. At twenty-three, her mother won a dance gold medal, at twenty-six, she received the Best Actress award, and by thirty, she was a two-time Best Actress. That’s what a genius looked like. However, such a genius ended up retreating from the industry because of trivial family matters and was suppressed by the Xia Family, so much so that now, unless one is a professional or a die-hard fan, there are very few young people who know of her.
She was clearly so outstanding and deserved to be seen by more people, yet she became obscure because of scandals, rumors, and the Xia Family’s oppression.
Having or lacking fame doesn’t really matter; what’s worse is that she wasn’t happy. Back in those days, artists really didn’t have money or influence, and she couldn’t fight against Mrs. Tong or the Xia Family. Even if her father loved her, so what? It still led to her living a lonely life and dying in desolation.
She had kept these words in her heart for many years, without telling anyone. Firstly, because her mother herself was reserved and didn’t like others passing judgment on her. Secondly, she herself wasn’t strong enough; even if she went public, it would just provoke ridicule. It was no use talking about it if she couldn’t win against the Xia Family.
She must work hard and strive, for her mother, and for herself!
Ever since Bo Yan found out who her mother was, he also understood some of her behaviors.
No wonder she danced and had a talent for acting. No wonder she was so beautiful, unafraid of the camera, yet so careful to hide herself. Fake scandals spread wildly, but she diligently avoided her true feelings…
Seven years ago, after Siyu broke up with Bo Yan, he was shocked and angry. He couldn’t understand how she could leave suddenly without any quarrels, cheating, or misunderstanding between them.
Latter, when he learned about her background, especially about her and her mother’s past, in addition to reflection, he felt even more heartache.
Thankfully, after twists and turns, she still married him, although somewhat unwillingly. They had formed a physical relationship, albeit half coaxed and half deceived on his part. But at least, he was the only one by her side, and he would, for the sake of her dreams, work hard and help her achieve them.
He wanted to ensure that she would not live with regrets or feel sorry for having loved him.
He also shouted, “Xia Siyu will get the Best Actress—”
Xia Siyu also shouted, “I will get the Best Actress—”
Bo Yan then shouted, “Xia Siyu will become a legend—”
Immediately, Siyu followed, “I will become a legend—”
After Bo Yan finished shouting, he turned to look at her, his voice deep yet clear and powerful, “I will, help you. Your dreams will definitely come true.”
Xia Siyu turned her head, just as the setting sun cast its light from behind Bo Yan. Without the scorching heat of noon, it seemed to outline him in a golden hue.
The temperature was just right, the weather clear, and the sky cloudless.
She looked into Bo Yan’s eyes and nodded earnestly.
“And then—after you’ve achieved your dreams, I also want to achieve my own dreams.”
“What is your dream? Filmmaking?” He had mentioned before that he wanted to be a director and screenwriter, to write, direct, and act in his own films, and win trophies.
Bo Yan shook his head, “That is my aspiration. But my dream is—”
He paused there, looking at her quietly, then held her in his arms.