Heiress's life takes a sharp turn: Car accident, disfigurement, and a mother's words of salvation
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Xu Qianjing, daughter of a prominent doctor and businesswoman, navigates a life far from the "princess" image, enduring her father's strict "hardship education."
- She pursued an acting career against her parents' wishes, facing a severe car accident that left her with facial injuries and a period of depression.
- Despite her privileged background, Xu relies on her own efforts, saving a portion of her income and investing in her talents, with her parents' support focused on her long-term development.
Xu Qianjing, known for her role as a capable secretary in the Taiwanese drama "Tofu Mama," leads a life more dramatic than any television script. As the daughter of a renowned obstetrician and a businesswoman, she carries the "heiress" title but has never lived a sheltered life. Her father instilled a "hardship education," often criticizing her and meticulously vetting potential suitors.
You are simply lacking education; this is what a Man is, having guts.
Despite her family's wealth, Xu pursued acting against her parents' initial plans for her to study medicine. She faced significant challenges, including a severe car accident during her career's peak that resulted in facial disfigurement and a prolonged period of recovery and depression. This experience led her to develop a wide range of skills, including martial arts, various dance forms, and culinary certifications, transforming her lowest point into a period of intense self-improvement.
Your brain is actually very stupid, not that smart. You think you are joking, but it thinks it's real.
Her mother's financial guidance encourages saving 20% of her income for the future, while the remaining 80% is meant for investment in talents, appearance, and social networking. This approach emphasizes long-term vision over short-term gains. Xu also shares anecdotes about her father's unconventional parenting, including his humorous reactions to her dating experiences and his insistence on her proving herself independently.
You are lacking education; this is what a Man is, having guts.
Although her parents possess considerable influence, Xu's father has refrained from using his connections to advance her career, stating he will only offer support once she has established herself. This has fueled Xu's determination to succeed through her own merit, aiming to shed the "heiress" label and build a solid foundation in the entertainment industry based on her own achievements.
She is simply lacking education; this is what a Man is, having guts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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