CHAPTER 14: CHAPTER 14: SNATCHING THE ROLE

Qin Yikuo nodded, "Yanyan, you can definitely do it."

"Uh-huh, I’ll give it my best shot." Tong Yan struck a pose of determination, raising her fist high, brimming with fighting spirit. Then she flashed a smile at Tang Tian, "Tian Tian, you’ll wish me luck, right? If I succeed, we’ll both be actors, and then we’ll have lots and lots of common topics to talk about."

Who wants to have common topics with you? Better never become an actor.

Tang Tian thought viciously, but her face carried a sweet smile as she said sincerely, "Yanyan, you absolutely must succeed."

If one ignored the flash of sinister jealousy just now, and if one ignored her tightly clenched fist, if one ignored her loving gaze towards Qin Yikuo, then one would believe Tang Tian was truly sincere.

The three walked into the fifteenth floor, where the audition was taking place. There were already many people waiting. Tong Yan made a nervous face, patting her chest, and said anxiously, "Why are there so many people? What if I don’t perform well?"

Tang Tian held her hands firmly, "Yanyan, you need to stay calm. I went through the same thing back then; I’m not afraid at all now. It requires a process."

Ah, Ms. Tang Tian is showing off her past again.

When you like someone, you like everything about them. But when you dislike someone, you dislike everything about them, denying all they are.

Tong Yan felt a wave of disgust, not just with her contact but with her every word and action. She was beginning to admire her own calmness, standing here instead of turning away immediately or tearing her apart.

She suddenly frowned, bent slightly, and clutched her stomach, "I can’t do it, I need to go to the restroom first. Tian Tian, could you hold onto this for me?"

Once she finished speaking, she shoved the script into her hand and hurriedly headed to the restroom.

Tang Tian held her script, her eyes flickered, her lips curled slightly, her gaze deep.

Tong Yan stayed in the restroom for a long time, timing it perfectly so that the audition was almost over. She composed herself and rushed out of the restroom, colliding with Tang Tian at the door.

Tong Yan looked anxious, her gaze continuously glancing inside, "Tian Tian, has the audition ended? It’s all my fault, I caught a chill last night, and my stomach’s been upset. I have to go see now..."

Saying that, she attempted to bolt inside, but Tang Tian pulled her back, hesitating to speak.

Tong Yan seemed confused, "Tian Tian, let’s talk later; I need to go audition. Brother Liu fought hard to get me this opportunity. If I miss it, I might never make it big."

Suddenly, Tang Tian’s tears began to fall, her long lashes catching crystalline droplets about to fall, "Yanyan, Yanyan, I-I didn’t mean to... I kept waiting for you, but they kept urging me inside, and they pushed me in..."

"Tian Tian, what are you talking about?" Tong Yan looked at her blankly, yet her heart was filled with mockery. By this point, she was numb to an almost calm state. Look, this was her good friend, again and again snatching her opportunities.

Tang Tian’s fair and delicate face carried faint tear marks, and under the sunlight, they became even more crystal clear. Her red eyelids and pitiful, aggrieved expression were like signs someone bullied her, highly capable of stirring a man’s protective impulses.

Qin Yikuo couldn’t bear it anymore and stepped out to speak, "Yanyan, Tang Tian didn’t mean it. Don’t hold it against her."

Ha, she hadn’t said anything, yet it was assumed to be her fault. She must have been blind to have cared for someone like this.

Those around witnessing the scene started to think Tong Yan bullied Tang Tian, and their gazes were full of accusation, disdain, even whispers arose, looking at Tang Tian with pity, sympathy.

Tang Tian always played the innocent, facing everyone with a weak demeanor.

Tong Yan took several steps back, glanced at Tang Tian, then at Qin Yikuo, her eyes filled with hurt, crystalline tears about to fall, "What exactly happened, Tian Tian? No matter what you do, I will believe you because you’re my best friend."

Tang Tian was in a tough spot now. Initially planning to cry in private, apologize, and settle the matter of snatching the role. But somehow, this time her voice was much louder than usual. In a public setting, was she supposed to admit she took her friend’s role? Not saying anything made her look guilty, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place.