Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 291 Mother and Daughter in the Same Car, A Glimmer of Starlight

The air outside the restaurant was exceptionally fresh, free from the smoky, unpleasant atmosphere of so-called social niceties.

She has the right not to drink with others or lower her standards, but other actresses may not have that advantage.

People with privileged backgrounds are a minority; most people have to navigate social situations and survive in the cracks.

Ning Yao gazed at the night scene on the street and suddenly felt a surge of emotion.

Her fourth child also loves acting, but now she doesn't know which time or space he is in, or whether he still likes this profession when he grows up.

If given the opportunity, Ning Yao hopes to personally change the current state of the industry, open her own studio, gradually expand it, and provide a clean, utopian environment for Si Bao and all other actors with dreams.

No need to drink with them, no need to understand too many social niceties, they only need to focus on honing their acting skills, and they don't need to worry about anything else...

"Have you called a car yet?" A man's voice suddenly came from behind, gentle yet carrying a hint of aloof indifference.

Ning Yao suddenly came to her senses, turned her head and saw that Tang Xiaoge had followed her out.

"Not yet, and you're already calling?" Ning Yao replied politely to Tang Xiaoge, nodding to him.

Both of them smelled of alcohol, with Tang Xiaoge's smell being much stronger, while Ning Yao's was a faint, intoxicating fragrance.

"My car is nearby, the driver is waiting inside. Shall I give you a ride?" Tang Xiaoge raised an eyebrow.

He then realized that his words had been a bit abrupt and offered an explanation.

"It's not safe for a girl to go home alone."

"It's alright, I'm a trained fighter, I'm quite skilled," Ning Yao said with a smile.

Even if she had no ability to resist, she knew that there were bodyguards arranged by Wen Tingye nearby, but they would not easily show themselves.

"A trained martial artist? You performed all the moves in 'Palm of My Hand' yourself, without using a stunt double?" Tang Xiaoge seemed a little surprised.

"Mm," Ning Yao replied briefly, without saying anything more.

"You've come to this dinner party today because you have a question for me?" Tang Xiaoge asked.

"Yes, I'm having trouble getting into the scene where Su Wanwan is acting opposite the Commander. I don't really understand what kind of emotions Su Wanwan should be conveying." Ning Yao had indeed come to ask a question, but the atmosphere in the private room earlier had dampened her enthusiasm for seeking advice.

"Tell me more details," Tang Xiaoge gestured for Ning Yao to continue.

Just as Ning Yao was about to voice her question, a sports car slowed down from a distance and came to a steady stop in front of the two of them.

The sports car has a bright pink paint job; it's very stylish and eye-catching.

After the car door opened, a woman stepped out aggressively.

She was wearing a cool, one-shoulder crop top, her figure was slender and delicate, and her skin was as white as jade.

Ning Duoduo first focused her attention on Ning Yao, and after only a short while, she smelled the alcohol on Ning Yao.

She was furious. Seeing Tang Xiaoge standing next to Ning Yao, she stepped forward and launched into a tirade of accusations.

"What's wrong with you? I asked you to look after my mom..."

"And you, you brought her to this kind of drinking party, and she's reeking of alcohol?"

The word "Mom" had barely been uttered when Ning Duoduo swallowed it back down.

Ning Yao is now sober, but she has only had a few glasses of red wine and is slightly tipsy, which is not a big deal at all.

She naturally heard Ning Duoduo's words, especially the word she deliberately withdrew.

"I just protected her and got her out here, why are you getting so worked up? It's just the crew having a meal together." Tang Xiaoge shrugged.

I'll settle the score with you later.

Ning Duoduo glared at Tang Xiaoge, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Seeing that Ning Yao was still conscious, Ning Duoduo didn't want to say too much. She immediately stepped forward and asked in a gentle voice, "Are you alright? Are you dizzy? Let me take you home. It's on my way. I need to go to the Communication University of China."

Tang Xiaoge thought she had misheard and raised an eyebrow at Ning Duoduo.

With that wildcat-like nature, how could he be so docile? Especially towards a woman?

Ning Duoduo didn't care what Tang Xiaoge was thinking at all; her mind was entirely on Ning Yao.

She stared intently at Ning Yao's face, worried that Ning Yao might feel unwell after drinking.

She had prepared some hangover medicine in the car, just waiting for Ning Yao to get in so she could take it.

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Ning Yao thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement, getting directly into Ning Duoduo's car.

Although I had a strange feeling in my heart, I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

After getting on the bus, Ning Yao didn't forget to lean out of the window and wave to Tang Xiaoge, who was standing on the side of the street.

"See you on set tomorrow, Teacher Tang."

"Okay, see you on set."

As soon as Tang Xiaoge finished speaking, the sports car spewed out exhaust fumes and quickly drove off, steadily and swiftly.

Tang Xiaoge watched the car carrying Ning Duoduo and Ning Yao drive away and chuckled to herself.

For some reason, he found that the two women's ways of doing things were quite similar at times.

Ning Duoduo drove very steadily, and after leaving Tang Xiaoge's sight, she gradually slowed down to avoid making Ning Yao, who had been drinking, feel nauseous.

The two sat in the car, but neither of them spoke until the sports car entered the underground tunnel near the Communication University of China.

We're almost there. If I don't say it now, I'll never have the chance to say those words again.

Ning Duoduo looked at the windshield, her fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly, her eyes resolute and serious. After clearing her throat, she said, "If there are any drinking parties like this in the future, just refuse if you don't want to go, or call me and I'll go with you."

"Why?" Ning Yao remained silent for a long while before slowly uttering three words.

"Hmm?" Ning Duoduo didn't react, and a soft hum escaped her throat, the last syllable of which was very pleasant.

"Why are you taking such good care of me?" Ning Yao looked at Ning Duoduo sitting in the driver's seat through the rearview mirror.

She also has the surname Ning, what a coincidence! She also loves acting, so she entered the entertainment industry.

Her fourth child also loves acting and has been talented since childhood, but Ning Yao never allows her fourth child to enter the entertainment industry, which is a big melting pot.

Ning Yao knew that people in this circle were cunning and scheming, that everyone wanted to climb the ladder and would stop at nothing to harm others...

That's why she severely criticized Sibao after she expressed her dream, and even tried to interfere with the child's interests in various ways, not wanting her to enter the entertainment industry when she grows up.

"I feel very close to you," Ning Duoduo said after making a soft "hmm" sound.

Ning Duoduo's words interrupted Ning Yao's thoughts, and she snapped back to reality, her eyes, which had been slightly misty from drinking, regaining focus.

"You've become a newly crowned Best Actress at such a young age; your family must be very happy for you."

"Your mother must be very happy too, right?"

Ning Yao said it casually, her tone somewhat nonchalant, as if she were chatting with Ning Duoduo about everyday matters.

She stared intently at Ning Duoduo, hoping to glean the answer she wanted from the other's expression, and gave Ning Duoduo another hint.

The car suddenly stopped on the side of the road, and the sports car's hazard lights turned on.

Ning Duoduo remained silent for a while, then finally breathed a sigh of relief and handed Ning Yao a bottle of mineral water with the cap unscrewed.

"My mother doesn't really approve of me entering the entertainment industry. If she knew I'd chosen this path, she might not support me," Ning Duoduo said softly, her expression wistful.

This is also why she dared not acknowledge her mother after becoming a newly crowned Best Actress; she was afraid to see the disappointment in Ning Yao's eyes.

My mother was so against me becoming a female celebrity, even though she herself has now entered the industry...

But a child and a mother are different. Ning Duoduo knew that Ning Yao still wanted to open her arms to protect her and not let her suffer in the slightest.

Upon hearing this, Ning Yao's worry deepened, to the point that she could hardly conceal her emotions.

She took a few deep breaths to calm herself before slowly speaking.

"People change, and every mother loves her child. Perhaps she was unwilling before, but that was out of a desire to protect her child. Now she might be willing to accept it, or even..."

At this point, Ning Yao paused abruptly, her voice once again carrying a hint of suppressed emotion.

"She herself entered this industry, wanting to fulfill her mother's unfulfilled wish and also to understand why her daughter likes this industry and why she has loved playing all kinds of roles since she was a child."

Ning Duoduo suddenly turned her head, her dark eyes sparkling with starlight.

Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest because of Ning Yao's attitude and her words.