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Chapter 20 - Audition Turmoil

This was an audition for a historical drama. An entertainment company had recently invested in a large-scale historical drama, requiring many actors. As a result, Chen Xiaoyong's agent had secured her an opportunity to audition.

For celebrities, expanding their fame involves seizing every opportunity, be it singing or acting. Many stars are willing to do anything for exposure, and this isn't a secret in the industry.

Shen Tong accompanied Chen Xiaoyong to the entertainment company. Today, many big-name celebrities were present, so someone like Chen Xiaoyong was essentially ignored. Consequently, her mood was already sour.

They soon arrived at the dressing room, which was in complete chaos with everyone preparing for their auditions.

Chen Xiaoyong's delicate eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as she covered her nose, looking around disdainfully. People glanced at her briefly before resuming their tasks, showing no concern for her presence.

"What's going on? Why are there so many people?" Chen Xiaoyong snapped, unhappy that no one was paying attention to her. She turned to Shen Tong, expecting an answer.

"Miss Chen, I'm not sure. Let me ask around." Shen Tong, facing this kind of environment for the first time, knew no more than Chen Xiaoyong.

With Chen Xiaoyong's permission, Shen Tong approached someone busy carrying things for a star. "Excuse me, why are there so many people auditioning?"

"The more people, the more choices. This drama isn't something you can just walk into," the person responded, clearly aware that Shen Tong was there for Chen Xiaoyong.

"Thank you." Shen Tong awkwardly returned to Chen Xiaoyong. "Miss Chen, it seems this is just how many people there are, and it might get even busier."

"What should I do? This drama is very important to me! I don't care, I need to change and get my makeup done now. Otherwise, I'll miss my chance!" Chen Xiaoyong said, her charming face now showing signs of impatience.

Everyone in the dressing room was busy, and finding someone to do Chen Xiaoyong's makeup seemed impossible. Shen Tong didn't know what to do and asked other makeup artists, but none were willing to help Chen Xiaoyong.

As they stood there awkwardly, the dressing room door opened. First came Fang Xiaoxi, followed by Xie Sangyan. Shen Tong wasn't surprised anymore—many stars were auditioning for this drama.

Chen Xiaoyong noticed Xie Sangyan immediately, but her provocative gaze didn't catch Xie Sangyan's attention. Instead, Xie Sangyan, apart from a moment of surprise, seemed to deliberately avoid her.

However, the dressing room was only so big, and avoidance was impossible, especially since Chen Xiaoyong intentionally approached her. Shen Tong had no choice but to follow. Thankfully, Shen Tong had informed Fang Xiaoxi beforehand, or she would have been exposed.

"Xie Sangyan, you won't even greet me when you see me?" Chen Xiaoyong sneered. Since she couldn't get a makeup artist, neither should Xie Sangyan!

Xie Sangyan, still the same as in England, responded with a calm tone and faint smile, "Chen Xiaoyong, I didn't see you. If I offended you, I apologize. I simply didn't see you."

"Fine, I won't argue with you. But stop acting innocent in front of me; I'm not a man, I don't fall for that. I can't control your entanglements with men, but you're stealing my assistant?"

"What do you mean, Chen Xiaoyong?" Xie Sangyan was genuinely confused.

Chen Xiaoyong grabbed Fang Xiaoxi, who was behind Xie Sangyan. "You know exactly who I'm talking about. Fang Xiaoxi, how dare you become her assistant?"

"Miss Chen, this is a public place, please mind your actions. Moreover, my job is assigned by the company. Since we're no longer in a superior-subordinate relationship, I don't have to listen to you. And don't think you can bully my Sangyan!" Fang Xiaoxi finally voiced her long-held grievances.

Chen Xiaoyong's face turned green with anger. She never expected the usually timid Fang Xiaoxi to talk back like this, something she hadn't anticipated.

"You…!"

"What do you…!"

Fang Xiaoxi was about to continue when Xie Sangyan's glance stopped her. Her gaze seemed to convey not to lower themselves to Chen Xiaoyong's level.

Fuming, Chen Xiaoyong spat, "You'll regret this!"

"And who will make them regret it?"

Chen Xiaoyong froze. She turned to see Liang Xiaoyuan walking over with a few people behind him.

Liang Xiaoyuan was known to side with Xie Sangyan, something everyone in the company was aware of. Chen Xiaoyong's expression changed to a myriad of colors. "Director Liang."

"Why aren't you continuing? If I see this again, you know what I'll do." Liang Xiaoyuan didn't even look at Chen Xiaoyong after speaking.

Even if Chen Xiaoyong was furious, it was pointless. What made her even more upset was that Liang Xiaoyuan had brought people specifically to do Xie Sangyan's makeup and styling. Thinking about her own situation made her even angrier.

"This is infuriating!" Chen Xiaoyong's face turned extremely sour.

Shen Tong couldn't sit still anymore. Waiting wasn't a solution. Summoning her courage, she walked towards Liang Xiaoyuan.

Seeing Liang Xiaoyuan's puzzled look, Shen Tong said, "Just because I changed my outfit, you don't recognize me?"

"Shen Tong, it's you!" Liang Xiaoyuan was almost startled. She really did seem to turn up everywhere.

"I became Chen Xiaoyong's assistant. We already met earlier. I thought you were pretending not to know me!" Shen Tong said.

"What, you're her assistant?" Liang Xiaoyuan was incredulous. "And your outfit really made you unrecognizable."

"But that's the reality. I'm not just an assistant, but a rather unfortunate one. Can you help me?" Shen Tong asked helplessly.

"I'll arrange for a makeup artist for Chen Xiaoyong after Sangyan is done!" Liang Xiaoyuan anticipated her request before she spoke.

"You agreed?" Shen Tong was surprised.

"Of course, when have I ever refused you!" Liang Xiaoyuan felt a mix of frustration and helplessness. He also wondered why Xia Zixuan assigned Shen Tong to be Chen Xiaoyong's assistant, knowing the animosity between Xie Sangyan and Chen Xiaoyong.