Past Life: Late Regret

Both her parents had passed away, her career was in decline, scandals plagued her, she had experienced a miscarriage and divorce, her heart had completely turned cold, devoid of any hope.
She nodded without hesitation, thinking that being Chen Zheng's mistress was better than wandering without a home. Besides her body, she had nothing left to rely on.
Chen Zheng took her home, and the two began to live the most ordinary life Lin Xiao Xiao had ever known.
Every day, Chen Zheng left for work early in the morning and returned late at night, even cooking for her when he got home.
On weekends, they walked their dog in the park, looking no different from an old married couple.
She didn't feel like Chen Zheng's mistress; on the contrary, it was as if she were his wife.

Chen Zheng once asked her if she wanted to go back to work, but by then, Lin Xiao Xiao was suffering from severe depression, and she refused.
Chen Zheng gradually discovered that she had lost interest in everything, with only intimacy able to make her feel a little more alive.
So, he constantly stayed by her side, hoping to pull her out of despair.
Lin Xiao Xiao at that time had indulged herself, no longer restraining herself in this matter, and soon became pregnant.
Chen Zheng was overjoyed to the point of madness, but due to her previous miscarriage damaging her health, in less than three months, she miscarried once again.
This shock completely extinguished Lin Xiao Xiao's will to live. She tried to slit her wrists, but Chen Zheng discovered her and rushed her to the hospital.

Chen Zheng asked her sorrowfully by her hospital bed:
"Do you hate me so much that you don't want to keep my child, and you're using death to avoid being with me?"
No... that's not it!
Actually, Chen Zheng was very good.
In Lin Xiao Xiao's eyes, she had never hated him.
Their first time wasn't forced by Chen Zheng; she had been willing. She had never resented him for it.
It was just that her life was beyond saving, like a stagnant pool of water, devoid of vitality. Her body was also ruined; she could only burden him!
Therefore, Lin Xiao Xiao suppressed her tears and heartlessly said, "Yes, you took advantage of me, I hate you to death!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zheng's face turned ashen. He silently left the hospital room and never appeared before her again.
When Lin Xiao Xiao passed away, Chen Zheng handled her funeral arrangements. On the day of the burial, only he stood under an umbrella by her grave, while the man she called her "true love" – Yuan Can – was God knows where, enjoying himself.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiao Xiao's tears flowed incessantly, but immediately, she wiped them dry and raised her head once more!
Heaven had given her a second chance, not for her to shed tears again!
She wanted to take revenge on those who had harmed her in her previous life!
She wanted to fulfill her ideals!
She wanted to earn a lot of money!
She wanted her parents to live truly happy lives!
She wanted to... bear a child for the man who truly deserved her love!
Lin Xiao Xiao resolutely said into the phone:
"Alright, Sister Cheng Ling, I'll be right there!"

Lin Xiao Xiao quickly drove to the company.
Song Cheng Ling was waiting for her in the underground parking lot. She quickly introduced the new film project, concisely and thoroughly giving Lin Xiao Xiao the basic information, and offering her professional assessment.
"Xiao Xiao, I think this project is very good. We can collaborate with the production team to create a role that suits you. This is not a bad resource; I recommend you take the role!"
Lin Xiao Xiao turned to look at Song Cheng Ling, nodding seriously: "Okay! I'll follow your lead."
Everything proceeded smoothly afterward. The production team met with Lin Xiao Xiao and discussed details with Song Cheng Ling.
Both sides were satisfied, and that afternoon, the contract was signed at the company.
Three days later, the script was delivered to Lin Xiao Xiao.

Song Cheng Ling was very reliable; in just a few days, she found suitable assistants and drivers for Lin Xiao Xiao.
The script was also delivered, and Assistant Xiao Liu carefully reorganized the story details and dialogue, making it easy for her to review and familiarize herself with the script.
Filming was scheduled to begin early next month, and the shooting period would last approximately three to five months.
With this schedule, Lin Xiao Xiao would definitely have to request a leave of absence from school.
Before she could even speak, Song Cheng Ling had already made arrangements, contacting the Film Academy to request a leave of absence for her.
Lin Xiao Xiao couldn't help but admire her: As expected, Song Cheng Ling was one of the top agents in the industry in her previous life!