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Black pupils slightly contracted, Ning Xia's fingers unconsciously picked at the tablecloth, speaking softly, "Teacher Jiang, may I boldly ask what you meant by your words? Does your choice of me for this role have anything to do with Young Master Bo?"
Jiang Mingxia elegantly stirred her coffee, smiling, "I chose you largely because I see potential in you, and to a small extent... because of Siyan."
"To be honest, although I lean towards you between Jiayin and yourself as candidates, I can't just straightforwardly dismiss Jiayin."
"Jiayin has never been interested in the films I direct because they don't align with her image. She prefers high-brow art films, rather than my documentary style. So, when she came to audition for my role, I was surprised and, as her mother, very pleased."
Shi Jiayin would really stop at nothing to snatch her opportunity...
Ning Xia lowered her eyelids and remained silent.
