“Where's Nuannuan? And you still have the nerve to ask? You hit Nuannuan's face like this, and now you're pretending to be innocent. Is that how you act on set? Publicly avenging a private grudge? If you're angry, go vent your temper on Ye Meiqi. What does it have to do with our Nuannuan?” Lan Shuoshuo retorted indignantly.
Nuannuan's face was swollen from the beating, yet she didn't utter a sound for the sake of money. Nuannuan didn't know how to take care of herself, but as her friend, Lan Shuoshuo felt deeply for her. In the past, Nuannuan was, at the very least, a young lady of means, far superior to these "wild chickens" who seemed to have popped up out of nowhere. If it weren't for her family's decline and her mother's perpetual gambling, Nuannuan wouldn't be enduring this humiliation here.
With Nuannuan's dedication, she could excel and make a name for herself in any industry. Her heart ached for Nuannuan, and the sight of the somewhat famous Jin Jingfan standing before her only fueled her rage. She yearned to slap Jin Jingfan across the face a couple of times right then and there, to avenge Nuannuan. However, if she actually struck her, those very slaps would undoubtedly rebound onto Nuannuan's face. Thus, no matter how furious she felt, she could only swallow her anger.
Lan Shuoshuo glared at Jin Jingfan, grinding her teeth, her chest heaving with suppressed rage.
Jin Jingfan sneered. “So you *do* know it's Ye Meiqi? Since you know, then stop spouting nonsense. I slapped her a few times today to make Ye Meiqi feel better; perhaps then your Lu Annuan won't be blacklisted tomorrow. Of course, whether she gets blacklisted or not is none of my business. As long as she doesn't drag me down, anything is fine.”
“When has Nuannuan ever dragged you down? Don't tell me you're also in cahoots with that bitch Xiao Ruoyu, is that why you're so terrified of Ye Meiqi's threats?” Lan Shuoshuo's words were sharp, though they were initially just a guess. But the moment they left her lips, Jin Jingfan's face immediately blanched. She then glared fiercely at Lan Shuoshuo and snarled, “You'd *better* shut your mouth! If you dare to spout such nonsense again, those slaps will land right on *your* face!”
The moment Jin Jingfan's words ceased, Lan Shuoshuo suddenly burst into laughter. Her smirking, almost mischievous expression, and eyes that gleamed as if she'd discovered a new continent, sent a chill down Jin Jingfan's spine. Jin Jingfan's gaze immediately darkened even further.
“Lan Shuoshuo, remember my words. Control your mouth.”
“So I guessed correctly? Your affair with Xiao Ruoyu was discovered by Ye Meiqi, and now she has leverage over you? Tsk, tsk, tsk, I truly never thought you'd be into 'pretty boys' either. Tell me, if I were to expose this news, would your pure 'jade maiden' image... plummet? Stealing a colleague's boyfriend and then having an affair with your current boss's boyfriend – now *that's* big news!” Lan Shuoshuo's tone carried a distinct note of threat.
Jin Jingfan glowered at her, teeth clenched. “You wouldn't dare!”
“Why wouldn't I dare?”
“Lan Shuoshuo!” Jin Jingfan snarled, abruptly raising her hand and delivering a sharp “SMACK!” across Lan Shuoshuo's face. “Don't think for a second I wouldn't dare hit you! I'm telling you, without proof, no one will believe your baseless rumors. Even if you blab about it, who will believe you? There are plenty of artists embroiled in scandals these days. How many have you seen truly vanish from the scene just because of a petty rumor like this?”
Jin Jingfan spoke with feigned indifference, but in reality, her eyes flickered slightly. The hand at her side clenched tightly into a fist, and the other hand, which had just delivered the blow, was still trembling.
She hadn't been afraid when she hit Lu Annuan, because Lu Annuan had always had that listless, almost lifeless personality. What's more, Lu Annuan was genuinely able to endure. She had been at the company for so long, always taking on minor roles, yet she had never once considered climbing the ladder. But...
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