Free Web NovelChapter 194: Chapter 167: Confrontation
Pei Qiuyu was stunned, and it took her a long time to respond, with hysteria in her roar, "That’s not right, you didn’t say that before, you didn’t! You’re lying!!"
The woman on the other end of the phone might have been frightened, or perhaps she simply didn’t want to deal with this madwoman anymore. The next second, she hung up the call directly.
As the phone call was disconnected, Pei Qiuyu was thoroughly pushed to the opposing side of everyone. Even Ms. Sun, who had the best relationship with her previously, glared at her viciously, as if she couldn’t wait to get rid of her.
Although Pei Qiuyu didn’t understand how all of this was achieved, she knew it must be Yang Xiao’s trickery. Despite being on her guard, she had still been outmaneuvered by him, the despicable villain!
Racking her brains, Pei Qiuyu sought a sliver of a way out, but Yang Xiao wouldn’t give her the opportunity. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
"Qiuyu, why did you treat me like this?! Speak up!"
Yang Xiao became the very image of an actor in his role, blending grievance, anger, and humiliation... on that young face, he appeared to everyone as nothing but a pitiable figure seeking justice for himself.
"Chu Xi, you..."
Just as Pei Qiuyu began to speak, Yang Xiao interrupted her. Clenching his fists, his eyes brimming with tears, "Qiuyu, I really didn’t expect you to be so heartless. Is it just because I didn’t help you get the role played by Nie Hexiang?"
Yang Xiao grew more impassioned as he spoke, his emotions becoming increasingly full and real, "But can you blame me? It’s the director team’s decision. The set isn’t our school; it’s not somewhere you can do as you please. Besides, Nie Hexiang has a wider range than you do. You need to recognize the gap. Director Ding has already taken great care of us. How can you... how can you still be dissatisfied?"
"Yeah, Qiuyu, if you wanted Nie Hexiang’s role, you could have relied on your own abilities, not these conspiracies and schemes. Chu Xi has been good enough to you. Even if he didn’t speak for you, you can’t bite the hand that feeds you." Yu Mi sobbed with intermittent tears, red-rimmed eyes like those of a rabbit, "And then you made up those lies, trying to kick us out of the crew, your heart is so cruel!" ƒrēewebnovel.com
It was bad enough being schemed against by Chu Xi, but Pei Qiuyu hadn’t expected Yu Mi, this little thing, to dare to trample on her as well. She was so angry that she nearly spat blood, "Yu Mi, you dare... you dare to conspire against me with him?"
The commotion here attracted the attention of the entire crew, with everyone gathering around to watch the excitement. Then, Song Yan, an actor from the same crew, stepped up, "Everyone, stop arguing, let me say a fair word."
"This scene is the result of all our hard work and carries everyone’s hopes. Pei Qiuyu’s jealousy is certainly wrong, but it also indirectly shows how much importance she places on this scene."
Song Yan smiled faintly, giving Pei Qiuyu an encouraging and reassuring look, "So I have an idea. Why don’t we change the next scene between her and Nie Hexiang into an opposing scene? Let Pei Qiuyu face a tough collision within the drama and come to realize her shortcomings. It would be a precious life experience for her... after all, learning to be a person comes before learning to act."
Song Yan was very convincing, and after his speech, many people in the room nodded subtly in agreement, but Pei Qiuyu’s face changed instantly. She hadn’t expected Song Yan to be the most cunning of all, actually suggesting that she play an opposing scene with Nie Hexiang.
The real Nie Hexiang was already dead; the one who came today was a ghost. To perform opposite a ghost – was there any chance of survival?
Pei Qiuyu looked at Nie Hexiang, who was staring coldly at her from the crowd, and her heart plummeted.
The next second, something happened that no one expected. Pei Qiuyu fell to her knees with a "thud," crying and begging Ms. Sun and Director Ding, "I’m sorry, I let everyone down, Chu Xi was right, but... but I really wanted to act so badly. The chance to be directed by Ms. Shengnan and Director Ding is too rare, and I couldn’t bear to be just a supporting character."
"But after hearing everyone’s advice, I’ve understood, I really do understand now. An actor needs to be down-to-earth and take it step by step, starting from scratch. Rest assured, I will play my small role well and strive to make the minor character extraordinary."
Turning her head, Pei Qiuyu looked at Yang Xiao and Song Yan, Yu Mi, and the others with an emotional gaze, her face revealing a wave of relief, "Thank you for waking me up with a slap. I was wrong about everything before, and we will be working together for a long time. I hope you will correct my mistakes in time."
Finally, Pei Qiuyu stood up, bowed deeply to where Yang Xiao was standing, "Mr. Chu, please, you must forgive me."
Pei Qiuyu’s performance greatly surprised Yu Mi. This woman knew when to retreat and when to yield. Not only did she apologize in public, but she also knelt before Ms. Shengnan and Director Ding to admit her wrongs; the situation that had almost collapsed was abruptly pulled back by her.
Pei Qiuyu took a step back to advance further. Having said what she said, and with such a humble attitude, if Yang Xiao didn’t forgive her, he would just appear small-minded.
But the next second, Yu Mi couldn’t help but widen her eyes as she saw Yang Xiao quickly step forward, embrace Pei Qiuyu, and tears ran down his cheeks, "Qiuyu, that’s good, it’s really good that you’ve come to your senses. I knew you weren’t the sort of person who is bad to the core, saying one thing to one person and another to a ghost, a hypocrite who acts differently in front and behind others!"
As he spoke, Yang Xiao patted Pei Qiuyu’s back vigorously, his excitement clear to see.
Despite the fiery pain in her back, Pei Qiuyu had to go along with Yang Xiao, similarly teary-eyed, as they performed a tear-jerking scene of great reconciliation in front of everyone.
