"Xiao Yue, I’ve missed you so much." Zhang Minmin threw herself into Tang Yue’s arms, happily saying, "Xiao Yue, it’s all thanks to your voice acting that my character shone so brightly."
Tang Yue welcomed her into the house, served some fruit, and made some hot tea. Zhang Tingyu said, "Xiao Yue, I hear you’re preparing to go to Country F as an exchange student?"
Zhang Minmin was munching on grapes when she suddenly heard Zhang Tingyu’s words, her eyes nearly popping out in surprise.
It wasn’t such a big deal until she listened closely and realized Tang Yue would be gone for a year. Zhang Minmin felt a sense of loss and reluctance.
"So, you’re still planning on using my voice acting?" Tang Yue said with feigned displeasure.
Zhang Minmin bit into a grape forcefully and said, "No, I’m not."
Although she said that, Zhang Minmin’s expression clearly revealed her thoughts.
"Minmin." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Tang Yue spoke seriously, "Your voice isn’t bad either, it’s just that your Mandarin is not standard. If you practice your pronunciation properly, your voice will become more distinctive. And, don’t you want your uncles and aunts to see and hear you on TV?"
Tang Yue’s words stirred something in Zhang Minmin, who murmured, "Xiao Yue, can I really improve my Mandarin?"
"Of course." Tang Yue said confidently, "Minmin, your voice is actually quite distinctive as it carries our local dialect. As long as you’re willing to work hard, you’re sure to see results."
"Agreed." Zhang Tingyu raised her hand and cast her vote of approval, "Minmin, even though your uncle and aunt didn’t ask you to come back, they secretly watch your shows on TV. Really, I even saw them wiping away tears. If they could hear your voice, they would be even happier. Plus, as you’re currently working hard towards your dreams, your uncle and aunt will surely come to understand one day."
Zhang Minmin appeared thoughtful. Before she arrived, she was determined to pester Tang Yue to do voice acting for her, but now, after hearing Tang Yue’s words, it seemed like a string in her heart had been plucked.
"Tingyu, do my parents really secretly watch my TV shows?" Zhang Minmin couldn’t help but recall the cold words from her parents during their last phone call, hastily hanging up after a few brief words. During the New Year, she had brought back gifts with her earnings, only to be chased out by her parents.
Zhang Tingyu empathized and added, "The things you brought back before the New Year, your uncle and aunt have kept them."
"Minmin, I personally saw your uncle and aunt secretly picking up the gifts you gave them from the trash," Zhang Tingyu seized the opportunity to speak. She hadn’t spoken before because the timing hadn’t been right, knowing that Zhang Minmin harbored some resentment towards her uncle and aunt over this.
Now was the perfect moment, guided by Tang Yue’s words.
Zhang Minmin, emotionally grasping Zhang Tingyu’s hand, asked, "Tingyu, is everything you said true?"
Her eyes reddened with excitement. These days had been extremely hard for her; the parents who once cherished her now seemed to discard all the hard-earned money and gifts she had brought home because of her acting.
"Of course, it’s true." Zhang Tingyu stated decisively, having witnessed it all with her own eyes.
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