CHAPTER 13: CHAPTER 13: STAND-IN ACTRESS

Three days later, it was the day of her audition.

She arrived at the agreed location and saw a figure approaching from a distance.

Even though she had mentally prepared herself, truly facing this moment, Tong Yan realized she was too naive. Everything was in vain.

She couldn’t stop trembling, Tang Tian!

Scenes flashed through her mind; Chenxi became a wreck because of drug addiction, her acting career was ruined because of her...

No, no, no, she needed to stay calm and use all means to regain her composure.

Tang Tian walked over slowly, smiled, and waved at Tong Yan, "Yanyan, Yanyan, I’m here."

Tong Yan let her call, but didn’t move.

Tang Tian found it strange, approached her, and tapped her arm, "Yanyan, I’m calling you, why are you ignoring me?"

Tong Yan took several deep breaths secretly, trying hard to suppress herself, so that her hatred wouldn’t show, "I didn’t hear it just now." Tang Tian, oh Tang Tian, in the past life you were the winner, how could you get your wish in this life?

Only then did Tang Tian feel relieved. They were usually fine, having known each other since childhood and having years of friendship. Such a bond wouldn’t splinter just because of a role secured recently, in less than a month.

Tang Tian excitedly talked to Tong Yan about her filming affairs. Tang Tian had a much smoother life than Tong Yan, having already played some roles, although not as a leading actress, at least with some recognition.

Tong Yan absentmindedly responded. Just then, Qin Yikuo walked over with two cups of coffee in hand, handing them over, "Thirsty? Quickly drink."

Tang Tian happily accepted, stealing a shy glance at Qin Yikuo, "Yikuo, thank you for specially bringing me coffee." Her eyes were filled with anticipation, then she lowered her head, like an unmarried maiden from ancient times, bashful yet shy.

Tong Yan shook her head, "I don’t drink coffee."

Qin Yikuo’s expression stiffened, not looking too pleased, "I bought this especially for you."

Tong Yan maintained a faint smile at the corner of her mouth and said nothing.

Just because he bought it especially, does she have to drink it?

Ridiculous.

Tang Tian’s gaze dimmed, a flash of jealousy in her eyes, she forced a smile, "It’s specially bought for Yanyan, I ended up getting the benefit."

"I’ve not been feeling well lately, the doctor said to avoid things like coffee." Tong Yan spoke unhurriedly, glancing at her watch, "Let’s go, or we’ll be late."

The three of them walked together, Tang Tian again started sharing about the trivial matters she encountered during filming. Then she asked curiously, "Yanyan, have you encountered anything funny while acting, can you share with us?"

Then she would cover her mouth, filled with apologies, saying, "Yanyan, sorry, I forgot you are still a stand-in actress, you wouldn’t blame me, would you?"

Tang Tian’s eyes were large, her face was small, evoking a sense of pity. She looked at you full of apologies, as if not answering her would be a heinous crime.

Tong Yan laughed coldly in her heart. In the past life, she would have thought Tang Tian was so innocent, look, she was crying all the time, it wasn’t intentional, she should be forgiven. But now, upon closer inspection, one could see the contempt deep in her eyes. How foolish had she been not to see such a simple thing at the time.

Tang Tian, with her sweet voice, was repeatedly telling her, telling Qin Yikuo the fact that she was a stand-in actress, entirely incomparable to herself, a professional actress.

Tong Yan curved her lips in a cold smile, with sarcasm written between her brows, ignoring her.

The three arrived at the audition site, within a building on Lianling Road. One of the investors of this TV drama was Eastern Entertainment, hoping to make a big profit from it.

The drama "The King’s Favorite Concubine" was a typical commercial series, not heavily invested, but if well-produced, it could still earn quite a bit back. Unfortunately, they picked such an unreliable director, resulting in total financial loss in the end.

Tong Yan looked up at Qin Yikuo eagerly, "If I land this role, will I finally be a real actress?" Her gaze was filled with anticipation, like the brightest star in the sky.