Meng Jiao smiled bitterly and didn't know how to explain it.
What grandpa was probably talking about was the last time Su Qing slapped her.
There was a lot of turmoil at that time, and scandals were all over the place. The picture on the Internet happened to be the one of her and Zhao Dong walking out of the restaurant together.
The words she used were also very sharp, saying that she was being kept by a rich man, and that she was being taught a lesson by her original wife in the street!
Now that her grandfather is questioning her about this matter, how should she explain it?
Everything is false. Did she never like that man?
Fortunately, Grandpa Meng did not continue to ask, but sighed: "Where is the entertainment industry?"
"All kinds of hidden rules, all kinds of intrigues, all kinds of people eating people!"
"So what if the scenery is good in front of the stage? Do you know how much effort is required behind the scenes?"
"If you had listened to my choice to become a doctor, why would you have done this?"
"Jiaojiao, grandpa only wants to ask you one question today, do you regret it?"
Meng Jiao said to herself: "What if you regret it? What if you don't regret it?"
Grandpa Meng’s voice became louder, “If you regret it, then just turn around!”
"You don't have to worry about other things. Grandpa will find a way to help you arrange it, help you arrange a stable job, and help you arrange your future!"
"Although it's not as glamorous as being a star like you, at least it's a legitimate career!"
Meng Jiao raised her head, her eyes showing an unusual stubbornness, "Grandpa, being an actor is a legitimate profession!"
Grandpa Meng reminded, “But this road is not easy!”
Meng Jiao shook her head, "There are too many difficult roads to take, and I have no choice."
Grandpa Meng understood, "So you still insist?"
Meng Jiao nodded, "Yes, Grandpa, I insist!"
"I know that the current situation in the entertainment industry is indeed not good, and it is reasonable for you to be biased against actors."
"But I can assure you that I will not sink myself just to become famous, nor will I do anything to become famous!"
"Although I can't control other people, I can control myself!"
Grandpa Meng did not continue talking. The two generations have different ideas, and if they continue talking, they will only quarrel.
It was a rare occasion for his granddaughter to come back for his birthday this time. He hadn't seen her for several years, and he didn't want it to end like this.
And at this age, many things have been put aside.
Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Now is not the time they were in those days. It’s time to change some stubborn ideas!
Thinking of this, Grandpa Meng sighed and softened his tone, "You are good at everything, my child, but your personality has taken after your father."
"It's my fault. I was busy with work and didn't have time to take care of your father."
"Otherwise, you and your daughter wouldn't have been living alone outside for so many years."
Meng Jiao felt as if the softest part of her heart had been touched by someone, and she rushed over with moist eyes, "Grandpa..."
Grandpa Meng hugged her tightly, "How is your father?"
Meng Jiao shook her head, "After my father came out, his health was not as good as before, and his willpower was also much lowered."
Grandpa Meng's eyes flashed, "He is confused, and so are you. Such a big thing happened at home, why didn't you tell me?"
Meng Jiao didn't know how to speak.
When her father was imprisoned, she sold her family property and assets in order to treat her mother's illness.
But my mother still went there later. Although my father’s matter was settled smoothly, after all, I still didn’t see him for the last time before he died!
At that time, conditions were difficult and her life was plummeting. In order to make a living, she even gave up her music dream and became a substitute singer for others.
I also thought about asking the Meng family for help, but Meng Jiao knew better.
Given my father's character, he did not reconcile with his family when his career was successful.
Nowadays, life is in embarrassment. Once I do this, it will be equivalent to admitting my mistake to the family. If I do this, my father may never return to the family for the rest of his life!
So no matter how difficult the conditions were back then, she could only bear it alone.
On the one hand, he was ashamed to return to the Meng family, and on the other hand, he was ashamed of his father.
If it hadn't been for that phone call that I didn't know the sky and the earth, maybe my father wouldn't have suffered this unreasonable disaster!
Fortunately, there is no end to the road. Later, I took on a role and changed my career to become an actor. Everything turned around for the better.
Otherwise, she would not have the face to return to the Meng family even today.
Although the profession of an actor is not accepted by his family, no matter what, it is a support for him to settle down and live a life!
As long as you give her a little time, she, Meng Jiao, can prove everything to everyone!
Although Meng Jiao didn't tell everything clearly, Grandpa Meng understood a lot from her eyes.
With a wry smile, Grandpa Meng sighed: "Silly boy, what's the shame of bowing down to your family? Your father is the same, he just admits his mistake. Is it so difficult?"
Seeing Meng Jiao's silence, Grandpa Meng asked: "Then what are your plans next? Are you taking root in the film and television industry?"
Meng Jiao nodded, "Grandpa, I want to give it a try!"
Grandpa Meng seemed to compromise, "Okay, since you insist, Grandpa won't stop me."
"However, there is one thing you have to promise me!"
Meng Jiao raised her head, "Grandpa, tell me!"
Grandpa Meng reminded: "I know that you are a stubborn child. Everything you do now is to prove yourself to your family."
"Grandpa can stay out of business matters, but I can't ignore your personal issues!"
"I can't accept you finding another actor as your boyfriend, and the Meng family will never accept such a son-in-law!"
"If you want to return to the family in the future, this is my bottom line!"
Meng Jiao smiled bitterly. Although her grandfather accepted her, it was obvious that he was still biased against people in the film and television industry.
However, she had no intention of considering her life-long career in the industry, so it would not be difficult for her to accept it.
He simply said: "Grandpa, I promise you, I will never marry anyone in the circle. Are you satisfied now?"
Grandpa Meng nodded with satisfaction, "Well, your uncle has told you, right? Xiaohao just came back from abroad a few days ago!"
"I have watched this child grow up since he was a child. His character and family background are all fine."
"And this kid has liked you since he was a child. If you hadn't insisted on playing music, you two would have become one by now!"
Meng Jiao looked a little unnatural, "Grandpa, why are you mentioning him about the past?"
Grandpa Meng asked, "Why can't you say it? Do you know what Xiaohao is doing now?"
Meng Jiao shook her head. The other party once pursued her, and the two of them had a crush on each other.
But because she later changed her career to playing music, the relationship was sentenced to death by the other person's family before the relationship even started.
Now that time has passed and the two have not contacted each other for so many years, what will happen even if the other party comes back?
Not to mention whether the two of them have a chance to start over again, her heart is now firmly occupied and there is no room for anyone else!
So when the uncle mentioned the other party yesterday, Meng Jiao didn't ask so many questions.
Now hearing her grandfather mention it again, Meng Jiao asked curiously: "What...is he doing now?"
Grandpa Meng said with a smile: "He is now the program producer!"