Lu Che followed Liang Yongyu and watched as she abandoned the child again. However, three hours passed and she did not return. Left with no choice, Lu Che ended up taking the child back to Hyatt Regency as per Tangning's orders.
"We aren't suitable for adopting this child, so help me find a good family for it. However, before you do that, we need to waitand confirm Liang Yongyu'swords are true. Otherwise, we need to return the child to its father," Tangning instructed carefully.
"I understand, Madam."
"Also, don't let Liang Yongyu know about this."
"Of course not."
But, Tangning would never expect that this matter would cause Liang Yongyu to hold a grudge against her.
From Tangning's point of view, she had saved the little girl. But, from Liang Yongyu's point of view, Tangning had left her with no choice but to abandon her child.
Liang Yongyu was well known within the industry. Everyone knew that she was discovered from a beauty pageant and gained fame after a dance at a banquet where she was spotted by the heir of a big diamond empire. After that, he became her lover.
Originally, a talented man and a beautiful woman sounded like a perfect match, but who would have thought they couldn't escape the pressures of old societal views.
A rich family was obviously subject to a lot of fighting. Unfortunately, for a woman, if she wanted to have a firm standing, a son was the best 'tool'.
Liang Yongyu took a huge risk before she finally gave birth to two children. But, she never expected that she'd be shamed because they were both daughters.
After Lu Che held an investigation, he discovered that the family that owned the diamond empire did indeed favor boys over girls and that Liang Yongyu previously gave birth to another daughter that died mysteriously before it reached 6 months old.
From the looks of it, Liang Yongyu did not lie.
Only those that had experienced the dramas of a rich family would understand how complex it was.
Soon, an entire day passed, but Liang Yongyu did not return to the place where she abandoned her child. From the looks of it, she had completely given up on her daughter. Or perhaps, rather than letting the child die from abuse, she thought it was better for it to survive on its own. At least, if it was lucky it would have the chance of being adopted by some kind-hearted people.
"Since that's the case, then hand the child to a couple in need. Don't let anyone else know about it."
"I'll find a suitable couple, Madam!"
A few days later, Lu Che told Tangning that he found a good home for the child; he had handed her over to a well-educated family that liked daughters. They agreed to adopt the child and treat her like their own.
With that, the entire incident appeared as though it came to an end. Afterwards, Tangning did not deliberately think about the woman that begged her on the snowy night of 'The Ant Queen's' premiere, nor did she remember that she had rejected her.
For Tangning, it was an easy thing to forget, but for Liang Yongyu, it was a grudge that she'd remember for life.
...
5 days later, the national box office sales concluded that 'The Ant Queen' had surpassed 1.4 billion, breaking all records and receiving great reviews.
With good results and reviews like this, Hai Rui decided to introduce 'The Ant Queen' to the international market and release it in America and Europe. Of course, the best person to assist them with this - was Jones.
Afterwards, Mo Ting sent a copy of 'The Ant Queen' to Jones. After all, this was the first sample of his student's work.
Hence, the next morning, Tangning received a phone call from Jones.
"I've seen 'The Ant Queen'. As my student, I give you a pass."
"Jones..."
"I've already discussed with Mo Ting the copyright procedures of releasing 'The Ant Queen' in America. I hope that more sci-fi lovers will learn of your existence. I also want them to see the unique result of fusing Eastern and Western cultures. I'm looking forward to 'The Ant Queen's' performance in the American market."
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