Chapter 81: Yan Yueqing Decides to Leave the Entertainment Industry

Jun Yan was utterly frustrated!

He had been seriously contemplating how to gradually deepen his relationship with Yueqing, only for her to suddenly announce her intention to leave the entertainment industry?!

It wasn’t that leaving was unacceptable; as a celebrity, her work schedule was largely determined by the company. With a bit of investment from the Jun family, he could easily align his time with hers.

But if she left the industry, Yueqing surely wouldn’t want to be bothered by online matters anymore! She would gradually fade from the public eye… At that point, how could he approach her? Under what pretence and with what purpose?

Jun Yan, groomed for business since childhood, had a sophisticated vision of a commercial empire in his mind. Yet, when it came to matters involving Yueqing, his thoughts always became a chaotic mess…

Du Mansheng gazed at the resolute Yan Yueqing, momentarily lost in thought. “Yueqing, you’re truly so brave… I… I also have a daughter at home. Like you, I’ve been absorbed in work and charity in recent years, neglecting my daughter’s feelings. I thought with her father, grandmother, and nannies around, everything would be fine… Little did I know she had already grown distant from me. By the time I realized it, my daughter had become the stranger I knew best…”

She took a deep breath, clearly heartbroken. “She’s unwilling to interact with me, doesn’t want to communicate, and whenever she has free time, she stays at her grandmother’s house. She won’t even call me ‘Mom’ at home anymore… If I had your awareness earlier, perhaps we wouldn’t have reached this point.”

Yan Yueqing wanted to comfort her, thinking: It’s okay, your daughter just doesn’t call you ‘Mom.’ My baby wouldn’t even speak at all back then! However, she decided it was unnecessary to expose her son’s past just to console someone.

After a moment of contemplation, she said, “Mrs. Song, don’t be too hard on yourself. We women must have our own careers, and there’s nothing wrong with that! As for balancing family and work, that’s something everyone needs to consider. Don’t people without children still have parents? You shouldn’t let the identity of being a mother shackle you too much.”

Du Mansheng looked moved. “I thought… you would advise me to spend more time with my child…”

Yan Yueqing shook her head. “I don’t agree with sacrificing everything for the sake of motherhood. If you can’t even take care of yourself, how can you be a good parent? All mothers are great, but full-time moms often hold a lower status at home. While some live comfortably, isn’t betting your entire future on your husband a bit risky?

I’ve always firmly believed that, regardless of gender, one must have an independent career. Even if it’s just an ordinary job, it allows you to interact with different circles and society, broadening your horizons and experiences, which is better than just focusing on family.

Initially, I entered the industry with this mindset, but later neglected my son; that’s where I fell short. Choosing to leave now is the best decision after considering everything! Even after leaving, I won’t just focus on family. There are still many things I want to do, but I won’t put my baby aside anymore.”

Yan Wang listened quietly, a faint smile on his lips. “I support Mom.”

Jun Yan was floored by her perspective. Such an independent mindset! How could he not fall even harder for her?!

The livestream chat exploded with comments:

[Damn, I’m fired up! I’m leaving the kids with my husband and going out to find a job!]

[She really understands full-time moms! Asking my husband for money every month feels awful!]