CHAPTER 302: CHAPTER 301: ATTRACTING ATTENTION

Facing Sun Guicai, Ding Sisi dared not say anything, and Beisitian was too lazy to bother with an old man on the verge of death. Getting angry with some people is just a waste of your own emotions.

Sun Guicai reprimanded the entire health team, completed his medical check-up, and handed the check-up form to a young nurse at the front desk before preparing to leave.

At that moment, a cheerful figure raced in. He frowned, wondering which unstable person it was, and then heard a familiar call.

"Grandpa Sun!" Li Ying ran in from outside, her face lighting up with surprise at seeing Sun Guicai.

Seeing it was this little girl, Sun Guicai laughed heartily, "So it’s you, you little trickster!"

Li Ying beamed with a bright smile, stepped forward to hug Sun Guicai’s arm, and said sweetly, "Grandpa Sun, as soon as I heard you were here, I immediately put down my training and rushed over!"

With Li Ying looking as though seeking praise, Sun Guicai burst into laughter again.

Li Ying was the granddaughter of an old comrade of his, obedient, sensible, and talented. Sun Guicai had loved this child since she was young, and even more as she grew up. Seeing her so outstanding, he was happy for his deceased comrade.

Beisitian came down and saw Li Ying and Sun Guicai, raising an eyebrow. Is this a case of birds of a feather flocking together?

Sun Guicai clearly wasn’t a broad-minded person; his facial features revealed many problems. Unlike Wu Yuekai, who worried out of concern, Sun Guicai was actually younger than Wu Yuekai, yet had retired early for many years, riddled with issues mostly stemming from his mindset.

When Li Ying saw Beisitian, her smile instantly vanished, her head drooped, looking as if she had done something wrong, causing Sun Guicai to frown and look back.

Seeing the girl he had just scolded, still expressionless, he frowned and asked, "What’s wrong, Nannan?"

"N-nothing." Li Ying’s eyes flickered, looking wronged.

Beisitian knew she was digging a pit for her again. This woman just wouldn’t stop until she reached the Yellow River.

Since that rumor spread, she knew it was definitely Li Ying’s doing. From that moment, she decided not to give her any more chances.

She gave her a chance, but she did not cherish it, so don’t blame her for being ruthless.

Beisitian typically didn’t like taking action, but once she did, she would leave no leeway. If she wanted to strike, she would thoroughly crush the opponent, lest they have a chance to counterattack, which could become a hidden danger.

Sun Guicai glanced at Beisitian. How did this girl provoke Nannan?

Since he didn’t know the situation, he couldn’t act rashly. He would wait to understand what happened with Nannan first. His old comrade had entrusted his granddaughter to him, so he couldn’t let Nannan be bullied.

Beisitian, cold and aloof, thought about how to punish Li Ying. It wasn’t that complicated, really. Isn’t she proud and conceited? Doesn’t she think she’s a prodigious talent? Then let’s bring her down from her pedestal!

Beisitian had heard a lot about Li Ying from others over time, even without actively inquiring. This young female soldier who had only been with the ensemble for a little over a year quickly established a foothold with her beauty and talents.

Li Ying was a smooth talker; even Yuan Guiling liked her. It could be said that her status in the ensemble was second only to Chai Xiaohu, the seasoned artist!

Of course, that was in the past. Now, she was the youngest in the entire ensemble but was the most important. The Chai Xiaohu era was over!

Moreover, it’s rumored Li Ying had a substantial background, which was likely why Yuan Guiling favored her in that incident.

Beisitian roughly heard the story from Luo Jiali. Yuan Guiling told Chai Xiaohu that Li Ying’s family had some background, and since she could no longer perform, it was better to give the opportunity to Li Ying.

At that time, Chai Xiaohu sneered, saying the opportunity was already hers!

If that was all, Chai Xiaohu probably wouldn’t have been so discouraged, so hopeless, to the point of self-abandonment now.

Even listening now, Beisitian couldn’t help but have a somber expression.

Yuan Guiling said, Li Ying wouldn’t go on stage, so Chai Xiaohu should persuade her!

This wasn’t persuading; it was asking Chai Xiaohu to beg Li Ying. Her fall wasn’t an accident; Li Ying had pushed her deliberately. Li Ying had pretended it was unintentional, taking all the blame, confusing Chai Xiaohu, making her doubt her own feelings.

Only when Li Ying finally bared her fangs did Chai Xiaohu understand why Li Ying had accepted all the responsibility back then!

Because she wanted to be the ensemble’s leading lady while gaining a good reputation and trampling her in the process!

Afterward, Li Ying’s care for Chai Xiaohu in the health team was all for show. She knew that if Chai Xiaohu couldn’t perform, it would be only her who could go on stage!

With important figures attending, the show had to go on smoothly. Although Yuan Guiling considered Li Ying’s background, this was the main reason.

Chai Xiaohu definitely couldn’t perform, leaving only her, but she pretended to be unwilling ’out of guilt for Chai Xiaohu’ to take the stage at all costs.

This didn’t require reminders. Yuan Guiling knew the one who tied the bell had to untie it; only Chai Xiaohu could persuade Li Ying to perform.

Chai Xiaohu certainly couldn’t beg the one who harmed her, but Yuan Guiling implied that if she delayed the performance, her artistic career would be over!

Besides being an artist, Chai Xiaohu didn’t know what else she could do, feeling cold inside, yet had to compromise.

She stiffly told Li Ying to go on stage, but Li Ying wasn’t satisfied with her attitude. Saying she felt sorry, guilty for her, just unwilling to go on.

With no choice, Chai Xiaohu could only lower her head and beg her. Only then was Li Ying satisfied, happily leaving the health team to prepare for training.

By this point, not only did she get the performing opportunity, but she also gained a great reputation, thoroughly stepping over Chai Xiaohu!

One could only imagine Chai Xiaohu’s frustration back then. Since then, she lost her spirit, never regaining her former zeal and sincerity, seeing everyone as scheming against her.

Although Beisitian knew this was Li Ying’s scheme, hearing these words revealed how meticulous Li Ying’s mind was, and how deep her schemes ran!

A girl just in her twenties used such tricks to firmly position herself in the ensemble, showing her methods and cunning!

This was the first real opponent Beisitian encountered since she opened her eyes!

Beisitian took it seriously. To completely crush Li Ying, she realized careful thought was needed.

Luo Jiali went to great lengths to glean this information from Chai Xiaohu, precisely to get Beisitian to take it seriously, believing that once Beisitian did, Li Ying would surely fail!