Song Xi found the voice somewhat familiar. She turned to look and was stunned to see Jin Ying!
They hadn't seen each other since the wrap-up party.
She'd heard Jin Ying hadn't been doing well lately, with several previously cast roles snatched away, leaving her on the bench.
The entertainment industry was like that; one moment you're on top, the next you're down.
This was why Song Xi had to seize the opportunity!
Jin Ying felt a pang of bitterness. She was, in a way, Song Xi's senior, yet now she had to grovel just for a chance to be seen. Her current predicament was her own doing.
But she found it baffling. Song Xi had simply found an assistant to be her boyfriend, how could that grant her such influence?
"Sister Jin Ying, shall we move to the next room?" her assistant asked.
Jin Ying shot her assistant a glare before sitting down on the sofa. "How can I get my makeup done with no lights in the next room? I'm staying here!"
Her status was no longer what it once was, so the staff, seeing this, prepared to "politely" escort her away. Unexpectedly, Song Xi spoke up.
"It's fine, let Teacher Jin stay here. We can chat while we're at it."
The staff nodded, looking at Jin Ying as if to say: "See what class this is!"
This only made Jin Ying angrier.
After Song Xi finished her makeup, she saw Jin Ying staring at her and said to the others, "You can all go out for now."
Xiao Mo was a little worried but eventually left. Jin Ying was, after all, just a woman. Even if they fought, Sister Song Xi would have the upper hand. She trusted Sister Song Xi's capabilities!
"Teacher Jin, is there something you wanted to say?"
Jin Ying sneered, "Song Xi, are you feeling quite pleased with yourself now?"
Her opening was laced with barbs, and Song Xi didn't indulge her. A smile played on her lips, making her look stunning.
She replied nonchalantly, "Moderately so."
"Shameless!" Jin Ying gritted her teeth. "Don't think I don't know what methods you used! You're just clinging to a rich man, disgusting! Aren't you afraid your boyfriend will find out!"
Song Xi shrugged indifferently.
Jin Ying seemed to realize something, her eyes widening. "He's not your boyfriend! Your boyfriend is... perhaps..."
Jin Ying didn't finish her sentence. Her pupils dilated in disbelief.
If it was *that* person, then it all made sense.
But how could Director Lou possibly be interested in her!
"Teacher Jin, are you done? If you're finished, I'll call the makeup artist in."
"Song Xi!"
Jin Ying stood up abruptly.
If the person behind her was Lou Yu Ming, then she stood no chance. The gap between them was too vast. Yet, she couldn't bring herself to reconcile, especially since she had been the arrogant one initially and the aggressive one just now.
Her thoughts were plain on her face. Song Xi wasn't someone who wanted to make enemies in the entertainment industry.
So, she proactively said, "If you apologize to meβ"
"I'm sorry!"
As soon as she spoke, her words were clear and her attitude sincere, which startled Song Xi.
The stepping stone had been offered; it would be foolish for Jin Ying to refuse now.
Song Xi smiled faintly, "Alright, I forgive you."
Jin Ying breathed a sigh of relief. She opened her mouth, but her pride was too strong. Apologizing was already her limit; asking Song Xi for help was out of the question.
But Song Xi could see her unspoken thoughts and casually tossed the lipstick on the table over.
Jin Ying caught it steadily and glanced at the lipstick. "Sunny's brand," she said dryly. "I... used it last time. It's quite good."
Song Xi's lips curved. "Right? I think so too."