When Zhong Yao was fourteen, she became a victim of school bullying—and lost the only person she could rely on: her mother.

Life in their small town was rough, and even the homeroom teacher worried for the beautiful, spirited girl.

What no one expected was that Zhong Yao’s absentee father—missing for fourteen years—suddenly appeared.

And he turned out to be Jin Chuan, an international movie star and household name.

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Later, Zhong Yao made a surprise debut in the entertainment industry, dominating trending searches. Everyone speculated that she was playing both sides—flirting with the famous actor Jin Chuan and the super celebrity heir Qi Yu.

In response—

Jin Chuan: “She’s my daughter. My biological daughter.”

Qi Yu: “She’s my childhood friend and my ideal type.”

Movie King (Jin Chuan): “??? Hell no! Don’t even think about it! You’re only good enough to hold her train!”

The gossiping public: “??? Could you two say that again?!”

A Cinderella-like illegitimate daughter × An arrogant and rebellious second-gen star.

Work Summary:

At fourteen, Zhong Yao lost her only family member to illness and was left all alone after suffering bullying at school. Just when life seemed its darkest, she discovered her estranged father was none other than the newly crowned international movie king.

Fulfilling her mother’s final wish, Zhong Yao left her small town behind to live in Beijing with her father. Bearing the controversial identity of a celebrity’s illegitimate daughter, she transitioned from a rural town to the capital city, from school life to the dazzling entertainment world. Through the bittersweet trials of youth to the eventual sweetness of maturity, she relied on her inner strength, kindness, and hard work to gain love, friendship, and family.

Told from the perspective of a young girl’s coming-of-age, this story is about love and growth. While following the protagonist’s journey, the novel also features vivid and well-drawn supporting characters. Together, they bring to life a richly textured world. With emotional depth and a gentle, steady narrative style, this novel is a heartwarming read.

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