That slap stunned everyone.
Leng Xiaobing, regaining her senses, was enraged. She raised her hand to slap back, but Mi Xuan didn't give her the chance.
She grabbed Leng Xiaobing's wrist, her eyes as cold as ice.
"One day, I will take back everything I've lost from you! So, you'd better watch yourself!"
Leng Xiaobing was a paper tiger, and upon hearing this and seeing Mi Xuan's serious expression, she immediately cowered.
Just then, she received a phone call, and seized the opportunity to break free. As she left, she still managed to utter a threat, "We'll see!"
After Leng Xiaobing left, Xiao Mo dared to approach Jing Jing and extended her hand.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Mo." Jing Jing apologized for pushing her earlier.
Xiao Mo waved it off nonchalantly, "It's fine."
Mi Xuan looked at Jing Jing's submissive, pitiable state and frowned, but ultimately said nothing. After all, she was in no position to help herself right now.
"Mi Xuan."
Song Xi approached her, "I didn't expect you to be on this show too."
Mi Xuan smiled, "Yes, what a coincidence."
Actually, it wasn't a coincidence. Song Xi knew she was coming.
They were all mentors on "Produce Camp" before. A year later, everything had changed. Some had become national idols with constant work; others were always trending, never short of topics. Meanwhile, some were semi-shelved by their companies, spending their days at home.
How could the show's producers miss such a stark contrast and dramatic angle?
Mi Xuan forced a bitter smile, sighing at the reality of the entertainment industry.
Song Xi didn't know what Mi Xuan was thinking. She just felt that Mi Xuan didn't seem as lively as before after not seeing her for so long.
"Do you know Jing Jing?" To break the awkward silence, Song Xi tried to find a topic.
Mi Xuan nodded, "She was my former assistant."
Song Xi was a little surprised.
"Leng Xiaobing just now is from my company, and she used to be my junior."
No wonder...
From their conversation, it seemed Leng Xiaobing had snatched some resources from Mi Xuan.
Song Xi recalled what Xiao Mo had said earlier. Was the web drama that made Leng Xiaobing a hit originally meant for Mi Xuan?
Mi Xuan felt there was nothing good to talk about regarding her recent misfortunes, and she didn't want to bring them up again. She changed the subject, "I see you on trending searches every day lately."
Song Xi's expression was complicated as she cleverly replied, "It's all insults."
This remark offered a sliver of comfort to Mi Xuan, whose career had plummeted.
"Infamy is still fame."
Her tone sounded a bit dispirited. Song Xi didn't know what Mi Xuan had been through, but she guessed it couldn't have been pleasant.
Unsure how to comfort Mi Xuan, Song Xi reached into her pocket and unexpectedly touched the candies Lou Yu Ming had given her.
She casually offered one to Mi Xuan, "Want one?"
Mi Xuan smiled and gratefully took the candy, feeling a warmth spread through her heart.
"I'm not a child. By the way, is your boyfriend here today? I only saw him briefly last time and didn't get to say hello."
Song Xi recalled the awkward scene last time and twitched her lips.
Honestly, Mi Xuan envied Song Xi for having a boyfriend and a career. Unlike her, who now had nothing.
Mi Xuan's gaze was inscrutable. Sometimes she wondered if she had made the wrong choices. But she wouldn't do anything that violated her principles! So, it was her own fault that things had turned out this way. If only she hadn't accepted that suggestion from the beginning, perhaps she would still be dancing the dances she loved...
"Mi Xuan, Mi Xuan?"
Hearing Song Xi's voice, Mi Xuan's thoughts gradually returned.
She saw Song Xi's silhouette overlap, eventually resolving into a single person.
Song Xi looked at her with concern, "Are you alright? Do you need to rest for a while?"
Mi Xuan shook her head. She had no right to rest now. Today was her only chance, and she had to seize it firmly!
"Did you finish writing your script?"
Song Xi nodded.
"Can I see it?"
Song Xi hesitated for two seconds, then sent the script to her.
"I sent it to you on WeChat."
Mi Xuan murmured, her eyes unfocused, "...Mm, thank you."