Chapter 26: Old Ming Takes Action

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ever since Ning Xu appeared early, Ming Dai had been thinking about a question—

Will others appear one after another?

How should she deal with this?

…

“Why are you in a daze?”

A crisp slap landed on the back of her hand, and her thin and fair skin quickly turned red.

Ming Dai frowned and did not cry out in pain.

She knew it was useless.

As expected, Yu Ting was not apologetic at all. She glanced at her hand and sneered.

“It’s really Miss Jiao. I can’t even touch her.”

Ming Dai did not reply.

Kang Ren, who was at the side, was very impatient.

He spread his legs and sat on the chair as if he was the master here.

“Auntie, when will the person we arranged to meet come? Don’t scare us. This place is very expensive. Your and uncle’s monthly salary combined isn’t even enough to pay for a table of food!”

Kang Ren’s tone was filled with frustration and disdain, and he did not have much respect for his elders.

However, Yu Ting didn’t seem to hear anything. She continued to smile and poured Kang Ren a cup of tea.

“Be patient and wait. Ah Ren, you’re from the industry. You definitely know more people than Aunt and Uncle. We’ll have to rely on you to give us your opinion.”

“What am I? I’m just a nobody in the entertainment industry. I can’t compare to the big manager of Azure Entertainment!”

Kang Ren’s eyes rolled to the sky, and his words were extremely sour.

Ming Dai felt that what he said made sense.

It was rare for Kang Ren to have a clear understanding of his position.

However, Ming Dai and Ye Qing’er knew what Kang Ren was really thinking.

Otherwise, why would Kang Ren agree so eagerly when Yu Ting called him?

The door of the private room was suddenly pushed open. A middle-aged man with a smile on his face walked in, and his eyes seemed to be shining.

“Oh my god, I’ve finally seen what it means to be generous today!”

“Old Ming!” Yu Ting was worried. “Why did you take so long in the toilet? I was afraid that you would get lost.”

“How could I lose my way? Do you think I’m as stupid as you?”

Ming An said casually and pulled out the chair beside Yu Ting to sit down.

The shock from seeing him just now could not be erased. She could not help but continue to nag.

“I just walked around the corridor. Do you know that the paintings and vases here are all authentic! I asked the waiter passing by and I heard that they cost tens of thousands!”

“It must be fake! Who would put such an expensive thing outside! What if someone breaks it?”

Yu Ting exclaimed.

Ming An’s eyes could vaguely see the handsomeness of his youth. Unfortunately, he was old, and this handsomeness could not be sustained in old age. Instead, he had the greasy and self-righteous look of a middle-aged man.

Upon hearing Yu Ting’s words, he became defensive and reprimanded her on the spot.

“What do you know! This is called style! It’s called taste! So what if it’s a vase worth hundreds of thousands? It’s just an object! It has to be used in the end! That’s why I said you’re short-sighted and petty!”

Not only did Yu Ting not feel embarrassed being criticized in front of the children, but she also nodded submissively, thinking that her husband’s words made sense.

Satisfied, he turned to Ming Dai.

“The benefactor I met this time is not bad. As expected of my daughter!”

Ming Dai would not be moved to tears by his nonchalant acknowledgment.

She was sending a message on her phone, so she casually hummed twice.

Ming An hated it when his wife and daughter ignored him. He frowned and was about to flare up.

“Sister Su will be here soon.”

Ming Dai’s sudden words extinguished Ming An’s anger like a basin of cold water.

Ming An’s anger immediately turned into joy. “She’s here already?”

His expression changed so quickly.

Kang Ren secretly pursed his lips. However, Ming An had restrained himself a little, so he was not as bold as Yu Ting.

Ming Dai looked up silently and saw that the three people in the room had different thoughts and expressions—

Today was Saturday. He had arranged to meet Su Fangyun to discuss the signing of the contract.

Two days ago, after Ming Dai and Su Fangyun had a conversation in the cafe outside the school, their form teacher, Shi Ying, asked around and confirmed Su Fangyun’s identity and character. The contract was finally signed.

Although Ming Dai was already 18 years old and the documents she signed also had legal effects, as long as she lived in this society, she could not avoid her parents.

Therefore, according to Su Fangyun’s plan, she told Yu Ting about this when she returned home from school the evening before yesterday.

“Sign a contract? Didn’t I tell you to give up on being a celebrity? Do you think I’m a fool?”

This was Yu Ting’s first reaction.

It was mainly because she did not believe that Ming Dai would be lucky enough to meet a big manager.

Just as she was about to pick up the hanger and teach Ming Dai a lesson, Ming Dai gave her her business card in time.

Yu Ting made the call doubtfully. She did not know what she said to Su Fangyun.

In any case, early the next morning, Ming An, who was supposed to be working overseas, rushed back by car overnight.

Ming An was a carpenter and had inherited his family’s work. Unfortunately, compared to his father’s exquisite carpentry skills, he was only a dabbler. He usually followed the renovation team from his hometown to do work and earn money.

As skilled workers, as long as they could endure hardships, the Ming family should not be living in a village in the city after so many years.

However, Ming An was the one who could not endure hardship.

When he was young, he was pampered by his parents. When he became an adult, he was born with a handsome appearance that made the girls crazy. After he got married, he met Yu Ting who spoiled him and served him… According to him, after he was middle-aged, he even had a daughter who could earn money to raise him and for him to squander.

Ming An, who had never suffered a huge setback in his life, was born lazy and idle.

It was impossible for him to work hard. The renovation team had heavy job responsibilities. He had to rest for two months after every month.

A small portion of the money he earned was given to Yu Ting to spend on the family. Most of it was used up for his own food, drinks, and entertainment. He did not save a single cent.

It was fortunate that Yu Ting worked hard 24 hours a day. Otherwise, they wouldn’t even be able to pay the rent in the village!

For such a family that struggled to make ends meet all year round, if their daughter could become a big star in one leap, money would flow into the family like water…

Even though Yu Ting did not like girls showing their faces outside, she could not help but be tempted!

Just like when Kang Ren wanted to bring Ming Dai to the movie audition previously. Not only Yu Ting, but Ming An also agreed.

Yu Ting and Ming An were a little disappointed that it did not work out.

Yu Ting felt that Ming Dai should study hard and give up on being a celebrity. However, Ming An did not think so.

He knew that his daughter had a good appearance. In the past, he hid it to avoid trouble.

Now that his daughter was an adult, wouldn’t it be a waste if he didn’t make good use of her face?

After receiving Su Fangyun’s invitation this time, Ming An was even more enthusiastic than Yu Ting and did not hesitate to make a trip personally!

Ming Anxin thought that the reason why she failed the audition last time was definitely because Yu Ting was not good at her job.

This was a family-related matter. As expected, he, Old Ming, had to step in!