Xiao Tao, whose uninspired name translated literally to "Little Peach," was the female lead's maid.
"They're not asking for much for this character. I'm sure you'll be able to get the part with your looks alone," Yi Ling said helpfully.
Yan Huan took another sip of water as she listened to Yi Ling repeat what she had overheard: Wen Dongni had told someone over the phone that she had already been chosen for the role of Hong Yao. Yan Huan found this amusing, yet somewhat disconcerting at the same time.
Yi Ling had to have extremely sharp ears if she was able to hear Wen Dongni from that distance. Yan Huan's thoughts began to stray: Was Yi Ling able to hear their neighbors— the married couple next door— whisper to each other at night?
"Are you saying you were able to hear everything she said?"
Yan Huan walked to a chair nearby and sat down. Her fingers continued playing with the cup in her hand, like a child playing with a beloved toy.
