CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: YE TONG, HAVE YOU NO SHAME?

"Oh my god, they’re really men? That’s so bold of them."

"Exactly, the young girl looks quite gentle, how could she do something like this?"

...

Lin Qing’s lips curled up with a hint of triumph in her eyes as she continued to knock on the door, shouting, "Ye Tong, the hotel near the film base is just a 10-minute walk, show some public decency."

The venomous voices made Ye Tong widen her eyes in disbelief, trembling with anger.

"I... I..."

How did she offend her?

Splashing her with dirty water like this?

How is she supposed to survive here in the future?

Ji Ning narrowed her eyes slightly and pressed her lips.

Suddenly, she turned off the water and picked up the towel beside her.

Ye Tong was about to turn off the water when she heard Ji Ning say, "You keep washing, I’ll go see what’s happening."

"Sister Ning..."

Ye Tong’s eyes flickered, she stepped forward and grabbed Ji Ning’s arm, but met her calm eyes, "It’s fine."

***

Outside the door, Lin Qing’s eyes were full of jealousy and resentment as she stared at the closed door, her voice rising, "Ye Tong, be down-to-earth, don’t always think about taking shortcuts. Winning through men is not better than honing your acting skills..."

Recently, Li Tao had been quite indifferent to her, not having visited for many days.

The resources in her hand were getting worse each day.

Fortunately, she’d kept someone monitoring him and discovered that recently, Li Tao had been caring for a newcomer, not only introducing good resources to her but also paying out of pocket to buy lunch for her sister.

So, he’s taken a fancy to Ye Tong, that little vixen?

From the first sight of Ye Tong, she hadn’t liked her; so young, yet with a seductive look that hooks these rotten men, whose eyes can’t look away from her.

Now she’s actually starting to seduce the man she fancied.

Today, she was going to peel off a layer of her foxy skin.

Thinking this, Lin Qing’s voice grew louder, wishing everyone could hear.

The surrounding extras began to gossip, and those unfamiliar were already asking who Ye Tong was.

"I really didn’t see it; this young girl, playing so wild."

"Exactly, probably just looking for excitement."

"Who do you think the man inside is?"

"Can’t be that one, right? I heard he always plays around, messing with many young girls."

"You wouldn’t be talking about Mr. Hu, would you?"

"Shh—do you still want to act? But only Sister Qing dares to defy him."

"That’s right, she has a backer..."

"I heard she’s a relative of his."

"Messing around? There’s even chaos... huh?"

...

Listening to the whispers around, Lin Qing’s eyes flashed with a hint of triumph.

Little tramp, let’s see how you continue to seduce people.

"Ye Tong, do you have any shame..."

Suddenly—

The dressing room door was opened from the inside.

Lin Qing leaned forward from knocking, staggering and nearly falling.

Annoyed, she looked up.

She was stunned.

This person was too attractive.

Messy short hair dotting water, lying limp atop the head with wisps of steam.

Porcelain-like skin glowing with a blush, a pair of stunning peach blossom eyes more awe-inspiring than Ye Tong’s.

Except there was no emotion inside, only cool detachment.

Lin Qing’s admiration turned to jealousy as she rudely scanned her up and down, "You’re the lover? Looking good but not doing proper things?"

"I’m a woman." Ji Ning replied indifferently.

Lin Qing naturally knew she was a woman, but wanted to ruin Ye Tong’s reputation, pretending not to know, plus this person lacked feminine features.

She glanced at Ji Ning’s chest, cruelly shouting, "You’re a woman? Sorry, couldn’t tell. Haha..."

"If you’re blind, go to the hospital; being an idiot isn’t good."

"What did you say?" The mockery on Lin Qing’s face froze.

Ji Ning dug her ear, stepped back half a step, "Hm, the ears aren’t working either."

Lin Qing nearly lost her breath in anger, "You..."

No newcomer ever dared talk back, "Don’t you want to survive here?" Lin Qing threatened through clenched teeth.

"Stinky mouth needs brushing, don’t stink out others." Ji Ning didn’t waste words, slammed the door shut, nearly hitting Lin Qing’s nose.

"You..."

"Explain clearly, whose mouth stank? Open the door!" Lin Qing slapped the door repeatedly, but no matter how she yelled, nobody opened, leaving her furious, her face a charcoal pot.

Hearing the surrounding whispers, Lin Qing pointed at the door with a fierce remark, "You’ve got guts, wait and see!"

The nearby extras were all shocked.

This newcomer was fierce enough to dare offend Lin Qing, aren’t they afraid they won’t survive here?

But more people secretly rejoiced, as Lin Qing used her connection with Li Tao to intimidate newcomers, spreading rumors and throwing dirt was common.

Newcomers often chose to swallow their anger for resources, to avoid trouble.

This time, she hit a hard wall.

Serves her right!

Inside the door, Ji Ning calmly looked at the bathroom door ahead, her pupils suddenly shifted, and a crisp sound echoed from her fingertips.

An invisible force passed through the wall, spreading like a semicircle outside.

Wherever it went, the extras paused, their expressions like they just woke up, looking around in confusion.

Why are they here?

Oh, queueing for a shower.

The extras lined up again, chatting casually with acquaintances while waiting.

As if nothing had happened.

Ji Ning nonchalantly walked back inside the bathroom.

"How was it, did Sister Qing hassle you?"

Ye Tong hurried forward.

Don’t let there be an altercation.

Or they won’t even get to play "dead body."

Ji Ning glanced at her, undressed, turned on the hot water, rubbing her chilly arms, "No, she left after realizing it was a mistake."

"Really?" Ye Tong suspiciously looked at her.

Lin Qing isn’t easy to deal with, especially when targeting by name and slandering, it’s unlikely she’d just let her off.

"Uh-huh."

Ji Ning tilted her head back, eyes closed, enjoying the intimate touch of the hot water on her skin.

Such a luxury in chaotic times.

Ye Tong watched her for a while, then resignedly turned the hot water on again.

She’d ask Sister Meng tomorrow.

minutes later, Ye Tong stood at the dressing room door, softly mumbling, "Ji Ning’s Inspirational Quotes, third line: As long as I don’t care, nothing can defeat my mind. Follow your own path, let others talk. Hmph, isn’t it just being noticeable? Worst case, change to another film base later..."

Ji Ning: "..."

"Sister Ning, don’t back down later, just walk out with me, head held high. When they see you’re a woman, the rumors will vanish."

Heh... who’s really backing down?

Ji Ning glanced at the ceiling.

The timid nurse had already done five deep breaths.

"How about..."

Ye Tong exhaled heavily again, seriously staring ahead, finally reaching to turn the handle.

A refreshing breeze blew inside, dispelling a bit of heat.

"All done?" The front extra, munching seeds, smiled at Ye Tong, nodding.

Ye Tong blankly nodded back, mechanically replying.

"All done."

"Ye Tong, your skin’s really nice, what brand of skincare do you use? Recommend it to me?"

Ye Tong’s face showed surprise.

This isn’t what she expected at all?

Mockery? Disdain?

Whispers?

Secretly spreading rumors?