"You guessed it! I want to become a big star," Jane Sampson entered the office ahead of Nina Rice, plopped down into Ninaās chair, and crossed her legs with an air of determination. She tapped her index finger a few times on the solid wood desk, "I mean the kind of star that everybody knows and recognizes."
Nina gasped and rushed to Janeās side, feeling her forehead, "Youāre not delirious, are you?"
"No joke, and my headās fine," Jane said, swatting Ninaās hand away irritably. "Do you really think so little of me, as if I couldnāt make it as a big star?"
Nina touched her nose and shook her head, "Continue playing the piano? With your qualifications, becoming famous would be really easy. Just enter a few more international competitions, show your face at some large evening parties, get some media exposure, and youāll be famous. You were a renowned prodigy when you were a youth; itās just that youāve been hiding away in your own circle for the past two years. Piano Prodigy Girl, thatās been your label since you were little."
These words from Nina werenāt just flattery to please her friend. Jane Sampson was beautiful, had a great body, impressive education, and, most importantly, genuine talent. She won so many piano competitions throughout her life that even she might not remember how many trophies she had.
Ever since they were young, Nina had admired Jane Sampson immensely. Janeās room was large, and one whole row of cabinets was filled with her trophies and certificates.
Nowadays, even athletes who are just a bit good-looking can become stars. Considering Janeās assets, Nina thought it should be fairly easy for her.
Jane shook her head, her tone serious and determined, "Iāve thought it through. I want to take the path of an actor. The road for a pianist is too narrow and too difficult. Only those who follow piano know me, but what I want is to be as universally known as those actors."
Nina was shocked once again. Looking at Jane, she felt as if she had to get to know her all over again; it was as if the past decade had been a complete misunderstanding.
"I never realized you were so ambitious. What, you want to be the new Movie Queen?" Nina said, massaging Janeās face, "Look at how pretty you are. It shouldnāt be too hard; youāre so beautiful, youād make a lovely vase."
"Movie Queen? Will becoming a Movie Queen make everyone know and see me? If thatās the case, then Iāll work hard for that title!" Jane replied earnestly, without a trace of jest in her tone.
Her attitude finally made the mocking smile on Ninaās face fade. She sized up Jane anew and then in a tone even more serious than Jane had used, she asked, "Does Brother James Black know? Does the Sampton Family know?"
Never mind James Black, Nina thought that the Sampton Family would be the first to disapprove.
"James told me last night to do what I want to do, so take that as his approval," said Jane with a sly smile. But when she thought of the Sampton Family, she heaved a deep sigh, "Even if the Sampton Family doesnāt agree, Iāll still become an actor. No one can stop me."
Nina really wanted to commend Jane for her bravery, but remembering the Sampton Familyās matters, Nina felt Janeās pursuit of her own dreams might not be such a bad thing after all.
If you talk about making public appearances, isnāt Julie Sampton a TV host? Sheās also in the spotlight, so that doesnāt seem much different, does it?
Julieās spot as a host was secured by the Sampton Family, who used their connections and spent money. Otherwise, Julie would just be another invisible kid struggling in the logistics department.