Editor:Â Nyoi-Bo Studio
The assistant sighed and shook her head in frustration. Gu Huanhuan, the companyâs top star, was being overshadowed by a newcomer.
Seeing the assistantâs angry expression, Gu Huanhuan smiled. The girl was really impatient. Although she was only a year older, perhaps because she was married now, she felt much more mature.
She saw the assistant as a little sister now. Maybe it was having a husband for support that gave her such confidence.
Gu Huanhuan waited for Sister Gao to finish her meeting, eager to hear if the new script deal had gone through.
Just then, the door to the lounge opened and someone walked in. Gu Huanhuan looked up.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
No recognition at first, but given the demeanor, it was likely the rumored âBarbie Doll.â
Sure enough, the voice that followed was sweet enough to give one goosebumps.
âHello, Sister Huanhuan. Iâve heard so much about you. Itâs great to finally meet you,â the girl greeted warmly.
Gu Huanhuan smiled politely. âNice to meet you too.â
âIâve watched your performance in âMeeting By Chance.â Your portrayal of Yun Duo was fantastic,â Qin Wanâer continued to compliment her.
âThank you for the praise. I still have a lot to learn,â Gu Huanhuan replied modestly, her tone a bit distant. She hadnât slept well last night and still had a slight headache.
âSister Huanhuan, Iâll be your junior from now on. Please take care of me,â Qin Wanâer said earnestly.
âNonsense. Youâre so popular now with a bright future ahead,â Gu Huanhuan responded, feeling slightly irritated by the girlâs chattering. The voice that might be enchanting to men was just grating to her, sounding like a forced falsetto.
âHehe, youâre too kind, Sister Huanhuan. Itâs all thanks to everyone giving me a chance.â Qin Wanâer giggled, then continued, âWe have to rely on ourselves. Youâre different, Sister Huanhuan. Youâre married and have your husbandâs support, so you donât have to work as hard as we do.â
Gu Huanhuan found herself both amused and exasperated.
So now she was seen as relying on her husband.
âA woman must still strive on her own. Acting is my passion, and I hope my skills are recognized by the audience for their merit, not for other reasons,â Gu Huanhuan said pointedly, glancing at Qin Wanerâs ample cleavage, which was on full display.
Qin Wanerâs face flushed, then quickly paled. She forced a laugh. âYes, we must work hard. Many married stars lose their popularity, but youâre different, Sister Huanhuan. Youâre an award-winning actress.â
Gu Huanhuan didnât respond. Just then, her assistant knocked and entered.
âSister Huanhuan, Sister Gao wants to see you. She said the role you wanted is yours,â the assistant announced, making sure to say it in front of Qin Wanâer, wanting to show what real talent was.
âAlright, Iâm coming,â Gu Huanhuan replied calmly, standing up and nodding at Qin Wanâer before leaving.
Qin Wanâer stood there, her face darkening. She was now the companyâs cash cow, and even a lowly assistant dared to disrespect her? She was curious about the role Gu Huanhuan had secured. Perhaps there might be something suitable for herself as well?
After all, she had just won an award and was still popular. She figured it could be mutually beneficial.
With that thought, she opened the door and followed.
Confident as always, she believed that wherever she appeared, she was the center of attention. Surely, landing a role would be a piece of cake.