jdhmnovel Chapter 181 Even if it's fake, he'd be happy.
Chapter 181 Even if it's fake, he'd be happy.
“No, you’re afraid of facing public opinion, you’re worried about being pointed at and gossiped about.” Ning Yao hit the nail on the head, revealing what Xin Yujue was thinking.
"If you want to be an actor, you will inevitably encounter these unfounded rumors and speculations. If you don't even have the courage to face them and just keep giving in and enduring them, then I advise you to change your major as soon as possible and not continue."
Ning Yao originally thought Xin Yujue was a formidable lioness, but now it seems she's nothing but a paper tiger. She looks powerful, but her bones crumble at the slightest touch.
"I..." Xin Yujue was like a deflated balloon, completely listless and dispirited.
"Since you didn't do it, don't be afraid. We'll go with you to get the role back!" Cui Mengmeng raised her voice to encourage Xin Yujue.
What Cui Mengmeng said was exactly what Ning Yao wanted to say.
Why should someone take away what rightfully belongs to us?
"Forget it, I've already withdrawn from the competition, and now I'm going back on my word? I... I'd lose face." Xin Yujue shook her head; she was truly prepared to give up.
Miao Yuliu comes from a wealthy family and is ruthless; she comes from an ordinary family and can't compete with her.
"Can't you be a little more capable?" Ning Yao coldly reprimanded Xin Yujue. She really couldn't stand such a spineless person.
“Miao Yuliu’s targeting of me is partly due to you.” Xin Yujue looked up at Ning Yao, her voice soft and low.
"What does this have to do with me?" Ning Yao was taken aback, but then she understood. Miao Yuliu was indeed hating her so much that she was instigating the people around her to speak ill of her and ruin her reputation. That's why she did such despicable things.
Miao Yuliu is petty and narrow-minded. It's normal for Xin Yujue, who shares a dorm room with her, to be implicated.
"Then it's even more intolerable." Ning Yao said in a cold voice, casually cracking her wrist bones, and gazing meaningfully at the distant lake.
Xin Yujue was forced by Ning Yao and Cui Mengmeng to go to the cafeteria for a meal, and after eating, she went to the audition rehearsal location.
Miao Yuliu wasn't there, so she wasn't really interested in the role. She only took it because Xin Yujue wanted it, which made her uncomfortable.
Shu Jing'an was very dissatisfied with Miao Yuliu's attitude. He unscrewed a mineral water bottle and took several big gulps.
When Cui Mengmeng saw Shu Jing'an, she remembered the roles he had played, and her heart skipped a beat.
Shu Jing'an didn't see Cui Mengmeng; his gaze fixed on Ning Yao, who had suddenly appeared, and his eyes lit up.
He casually placed the water bottle aside and took the initiative to go up and greet Ning Yao.
"Senior Brother Shu, there are some things I want to talk to you about." Ning Yao's expression was serious, as if she had something of utmost importance to say.
Her appearance made Shu Jing'an a little nervous. He pinched the hem of his clothes, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and slowly said, "Well, what is it?"
"It's about the spot for the lead actress in this preliminary round. Xin Yujue withdrew from the competition because someone fabricated rumors to threaten her." Ning Yao had prepared this on the way and showed Shu Jing'an screenshots of the chat history between Xin Yujue and Miao Yuliu's friends.
After reading it, Shu Jing'an's expression turned serious and cold, and his fingers unconsciously clenched into fists.
He felt something was wrong when Xin Yujue withdrew from the competition, and he even asked Xin Yujue about it, but she didn't say anything. He had no choice but to agree to Xin Yujue's request to withdraw from the competition. He never expected that Miao Yuliu would use such dirty tricks behind the scenes.
"Hey, what are you whispering about behind my back? Trying to reinstate Xin Yujue's eligibility to the competition?"
"Stop dreaming. Do you think Senior Brother Shu is like you, someone without any manners?"
Not long after they arrived at the audition location, Miao Yuliu arrived after hearing the news. She heard Ning Yao's words at the door, scoffed, and walked in in her expensive high heels, her chin slightly raised, exuding arrogance.
"Brother Shu, Director Guo hates actors who back out at the last minute the most. Xin Yujue gave up her spot herself; no one forced her."
Shu Jing'an took Ning Yao's phone, showed the screenshot to Miao Yuliu, and frowned, saying, "The evidence is right here. You fabricated such a lie to threaten Xin Yujue. Otherwise, would she have voluntarily given up her eligibility for selection?"
“My roommate was just joking with her, thinking there must be something fishy about her selection. After all, who would believe that someone as good-looking as her could be selected without something going on? On the other hand, I’m so pretty, yet I’m ranked second. This audition result is just too ridiculous!”
Miao Yuliu scoffed and made rude remarks about Xin Yujue, taking advantage of her lack of striking looks.
Xin Yujue was humiliated, angry and embarrassed, but she couldn't say anything to refute it.
She was so anxious that she looked like she was about to vomit blood; her face was deathly pale.
"Whether a person is good-looking or not is something that needs to be appreciated by those who know how to appreciate it. I actually think Xin Yujue is quite good-looking, at least much better than those with plastic surgery. Xin Yujue has delicate features, is completely natural, and has the delicacy of a woman from the 70s and 80s."
Ning Yao was speaking from the heart. She felt that Xin Yujue's appearance was not only not bad, but was actually an advantage for her.
"You little bitch, who are you calling a plastic surgery face!" Miao Yuliu was so angry that she stepped forward to pull Ning Yao's hair, but Shu Jing'an blocked her without her noticing.
"Senior Brother Shu, I'm being upfront about this: if you reinstate Xin Yujue's spot, I'll go and explain the situation to Director Guo."
"Xin Yujue couldn't handle the pressure herself, and easily gave up the role after just a few words from others. Do you think Director Guo would like someone like that to stay in his crew?"
"If she quits again when faced with other public pressure, it will cause trouble for all of you!"
Shu Jing'an fell silent. What Miao Yuliu said was the truth, and it would be even more disadvantageous if the matter were to escalate to Director Guo's point of view.
After thinking for a moment, he made a decision and said helplessly to Xin Yujue, "Junior sister, you gave up the role on your own initiative, so there's nothing we can do about it."
Xin Yujue had been prepared, but a hint of disappointment still flashed in her eyes.
Seeing her like this, Ning Yao stepped forward and patted Xin Yujue's shoulder. Her fingers were very beautiful, especially the part where the finger bones were curved.
Shu Jing'an was momentarily stunned. He had been in the entertainment industry and had seen many beautiful faces and figures, but a girl like Ning Yao, who was exquisite and beautiful from head to toe, was truly a first.
What's most precious is that Ning Yao has no trace of cosmetic surgery; she is completely natural.
“Since Xiao Jue can’t participate, then I’ll sign up to participate.” Ning Yao suddenly turned her head to look at Shu Jing’an, her black hair swaying slightly with her movement, and her clear, cold voice uttered a shocking statement.
“That’s in accordance with the rules, isn’t it, Miss Miao?” Ning Yao turned her gaze to Miao Yuliu with a half-smile, her tone provocative.
Upon hearing Ning Yao's words, Shu Jing'an's heart began to pound wildly.
If Luo Xiyao is chosen as the female lead in this drama, then their kissing scenes...
Director Guo is known for his strictness and would never allow the male and female leads to kiss using camera tricks or other physical means.
Wouldn't that give him the opportunity to have intimate interactions with Luo Xiyao? Even if it's fake, even if it's just acting, he would be more than happy to do so!