As the daughter of the Xin family, Xin Nian was accustomed to a world where wealth and power was a given. Her days were filled with the most extravagant parties, the finest mansions, the greatest education, and the rarest luxuries as one of the four wealthiest families in the world. She was spoiled by her parents with love and care at all times. This has been her life for 18 years. Yet, despite the powers she holds, there was an unexpressed void within her heart —-- the feeling of emptiness she was never able to be conscious of, even as she fantasies and imagines every situation she could think of.
Her father was a world known CEO whose influence and connection surpasses others. He holds such immense power and influence that no one can refuse, not even the remaining three wealthiest families. Her mother was equally redoutable, the well respected CEO of a high-profile company that includes famous celebrities, and she also derives from a wealthy family. To the outside world, they were like individuals with an undefeatable background who set a perfect example of success, along with their daughter as the future heiress of the family, and a jewel of their kingdom.
However, Nian’s world began to shift further away as she grew older. On the night of a grand party hosted for her achievements, she met a young man standing quietly in the corner. He was far beyond her world, but his presence attracted her attention. He was a pianist who’s struggling to make an appearance for himself.
Their conversation during that time left Nian with a different impression of the world. They discussed dreams and struggles, difficulties and challenges. She had never thought of the beauty of the mundane and relationships and success built by genuine hardwork and connection, rather than simply by wealth. For the first time, Nian felt a disconnection and discomfort between her own experience and those of ordinary people's experience. It felt as if they blended in something deep in her heart.
As days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, Nian found herself drawn into his words and action. She began to visit him often in his studio, which was something she never experienced before. Each visit reveals a strong match that has previously been ignored by her due to her ultimate wealth. She discovered the joy of music and piano playing, the fulfillment of learning something through one’s hard work, and the warmth of real-life attachment.
However, her friendship with him was greatly disapproved by her parents, they saw it as a thoughtless decision made by her, an unrealistic relationship that threatened their carefully crafted image. They expressed their concerns and thoughts, emphasizing that Nian was of nobility and her future was bright, secure and her path was clear.
Wavering between family responsibilities and her recent understanding of what she truthfully desires. The more she supported his world, the more she came to realize that her parent’s wealth and power, while impressive, could never fill the emptiness she sought.
One evening, they sat together at the park overlooking the scenery. Nian shared her discomfort and inconvenience, and he listened patiently and carefully. When she was done, he said, “it is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way”.
That night, Nian made a brilliant choice. She would pursue a career, a path that entwined her background with her recent understanding. She would use her resources and connections not just for the aspect of wealth but to develop genuine work and contribute meaningfully to what she desires.
As weeks and months passed by, Nian’s evolution became visible. She began working with different local communities and government agencies, utilizing her influence to louden voices that have long been ignored. They continued to construct their life, and the contrasts between their world continue to create something unique and memorable.
The Xin’s family reputation remained impaired and even got better than before. But Nian’s properties were beginning to shift. Her parents though originally proof against, slowly began to see the merit in her decision. They acknowledge that their daughter has not abandoned their world but instead enhanced it with a depth that rises above wealth and power.
In the end Nian comprehended that while wealth and power could open various doors, they were not ever the key to our heart. Sincere fulfillment came from love, care, and the courage to live authentically. The twist of fate that had introduced her to him was not a casual encounter but a turning point, guiding her to the right path, to a more meaningful life.
