Living in Vain

Lu Wen Xuan carefully glanced at Ye Yi He, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "No way, this person is my older cousin. They grew up together since childhood, their relationship... is just normal."

"Childhood sweethearts?" Ngọt Ngào asked in surprise, "Then Miss Lu must have known Sister Yi He since she was very young?"

Lu Wen Xuan nodded: "Strictly speaking, yes. But I don't like her, because no one can truly like someone who surpasses them in every aspect, let alone when we're in the same circle." She pouted, "But I have to admit, she's really excellent, both in talent and effort." This was also what Lu Wen Xuan admired most about Ye Yi He.

Ngọt Ngào expressed deep agreement: "Sister Yi He is really good, not only beautiful but also treats everyone sincerely. Despite her talent, she always dedicates herself to research, never relying on her power to bully others or oppress the weak."

"I didn't expect you to be her little fan, how annoying." Lu Wen Xuan pretended to disdain.

Ngọt Ngào realized that Lu Wen Xuan had no ill will towards Ye Yi He, and smiled sweetly: "Miss Lu is also a good person. Although you say you hate Sister Yi He, you actually like her very much in your heart, don't you?"

Lu Wen Xuan immediately denied it without thinking: "Don't talk nonsense, how could I like her? She's a bad woman, I wouldn't bother being around her. If I hadn't been threatened by her, I wouldn't have come here."

Ngọt Ngào showed an 'I understand' expression, patting her shoulder: "Alright, I know, you don't need to say anymore."

Lu Wen Xuan was stunned: "Why do I feel like you don't understand anything at all? Do you really know?"

Ngọt Ngào nodded vigorously: "I know!" Lu Wen Xuan still felt something was wrong but couldn't articulate it, only scratching her head in confusion.

Half an hour later.

"Later, when splashing water, try to aim directly at the face, understand?" Director Du Yi Wei instructed, "Doing so makes the scene more realistic, and the audience can empathize more easily. Do you two have any problems?"

Ye Yi He signaled 'OK', indicating she was ready. Fang Mei Mei, standing opposite, replied despite her unwillingness, "I have no problem either."

Du Yi Wei was satisfied: "Then let's begin! Action!"

At the director's command, Ye Yi He performed an elegant movement, picked up the glass of water on the table, splashed it directly onto Fang Mei Mei's face, and simultaneously delivered her lines: "I am the eldest young lady of the Li Family, what do you have to compete with me? I'm telling you, Zhao Yu must belong to me!"

Fang Mei Mei looked quite disheveled, a gloomy look flashing in her eyes, almost forgetting her lines. Just as the director was about to call 'cut', she spoke up: "Zhao Yu is not an object, he is a flesh-and-blood human being, you have no right to decide for him! Even if you are Li Ci Ci, you have no right!"

"I have no right, then do you? Don't forget, when Zhao Yu was at his poorest, the person by his side was me, Li Ci Ci! Not you, Zhang Die!" Li Ci Ci calmly retorted.

Just then, the character Zhao Yu appeared. Seeing Zhang Die in a disheveled state, he immediately rushed over to care for her: "Xiao Die, are you alright?" Zhang Die leaned into his arms, weakly replying: "Zhao Yu, you're here? I'm fine."

"Ci Ci, what are you doing?" Zhao Yu looked at her with a bewildered expression, "Why are you treating Xiao Die like this? She's just an ordinary person trying to live, can't you put away your spoiled young lady temper?"

Witnessing the two of them embracing, Li Ci Ci, who deeply loved him, felt immensely hurt: "Zhao Yu, why are you defending her? Clearly, we are..."

"Shut up! I don't want to hear anything you have to say right now." Zhao Yu interrupted, embracing Zhang Die and walking straight out, "If anything happens to Xiao Die, I will absolutely not forgive you."

Li Ci Ci, misunderstood, tried to chase after them but unfortunately tripped, her knee hitting the ground hard and bleeding. Despite this, Zhao Yu did not look back. It wasn't until their figures completely disappeared that her tears began to stream down her cheeks...

"Cut!" Director Du was extremely satisfied: "Yi He, excellent acting!"

Ye Yi He calmly wiped her tears, immediately breaking character: "Thank you, Director Du."

Fang Mei Mei stood by, clenching her hands, but outwardly smiled and said: "I didn't expect Yi He's acting skills to be so good, it really makes me see her in a new light."

Ye Yi He smiled ambiguously: "Speaking of acting, of course, I can't compare to Senior Fang."

Although it was a compliment, Fang Mei Mei felt as if she was being mocked, feeling very uncomfortable but unable to find fault with anything, she could only force a smile: "I heard you brought your junior sister from the same company today, why haven't you introduced her?"

"I didn't expect Senior Fang's news to be so quick, but unfortunately, she won't be for much longer." Ye Yi He replied indifferently.

Fang Mei Mei was stunned, not yet reacting: "What?"

Ye Yi He was too lazy to argue, intending to turn and leave, but was blocked by Fang Mei Mei. "Yi He, what do you mean by what you just said? Isn't she a newcomer? Why do you say she won't be for much longer? Or is your relationship not good?" Fang Mei Mei deliberately spoke loudly to attract the attention of those around her.

Ye Yi He was completely speechless, thinking to herself, does this person really can't go a day without causing trouble?

At the same time, Lu Wen Xuan, standing not far away, rolled up her sleeves and stood up: "Ngọt Ngào, is that woman the one named Fang... Fang something that you often mention?"

"Fang Mei Mei." Ngọt Ngào whispered.

"That's right, Fang Mei Mei!" Lu Wen Xuan narrowed her eyes, "Is she deliberately looking for trouble?"

"It seems so..." Ngọt Ngào lowered her voice to explain, "For some reason, she always targets Sister Yi He. What's that saying, right, 'a Buddha's mouth but a viper's heart,' in short, I don't think she's a good person."

"That's too much?" Lu Wen Xuan's eyes widened, "This young lady hates people who are one way on the outside and another on the inside the most. Watch me teach her a lesson."

"Miss Lu, don't get agitated!" Ngọt Ngào panicked, but it was already too late.

"Oh, so you're Fang Mei Mei!" Lu Wen Xuan walked up to her, tilting her chin and saying: "Tsk, you look ordinary, not even half as good as my Xiao Cui."

Seeing this woman who suddenly appeared, Fang Mei Mei was stunned, her face turning ugly: "Who are you?"

"You don't even know who I am, you've truly lived in vain all these years." Lu Wen Xuan glanced at her dismissively.