CHAPTER 465: 187 FACING _3

Cai Ling eyed the young girl in black, watching her every move with narrowed eyes.

She seemed to have a keen sense for accessorizing hairpins. Could she be a Hanfu enthusiast?

At this moment, a young girl lifted the curtain and walked in. The first thing that caught her eye was the two elegant yet lively girls in the room. Each had her own unique charm, and their presence brightened the otherwise dreary makeup room.

The girl’s pupils constricted, and her expression darkened noticeably. "Is Teacher Cai here?"

Cai Ling maintained her poised smile. "Is there something I can help you with?"

"Our Qianqian has asked for Teacher Cai to come over," the girl’s tone was haughty, laced with a sense of imperious command.

Cai Ling smiled. "My apologies, I’m currently busy. Could Miss Sun please wait a moment...?"

Before she could finish her sentence, the other person furrowed her brows and retorted harshly, "You’re actually making our Qianqian wait for you?"

Cai Ling continued smiling. "These newcomers here are on a tight schedule. If we delay Director Huang’s shoot, as a makeup artist, I can’t possibly bear the responsibility. I hope Miss Sun can understand."

"Just a few newcomers, aren’t they? Aren’t your apprentices here to help? I think their makeup is almost done. Teacher Cai, don’t keep our Qianqian waiting impatiently." The girl emphasized her last sentence.

"I’m afraid that’s not possible; I still have another actor waiting for me to do their makeup."

"Who? Who else? Who could possibly be more important than our Qianqian?"

Cai Ling only smiled but said nothing.

The girl’s gaze swept the room and landed on the young girl in black standing beside Gao Yuyue.

Though the girl was understated in appearance, her aura was far too captivating. Even though her face was obscured, her silhouette alone revealed a figure that could only belong to an exceptionally stunning beauty.

Was this black-clad girl the actor Cai Ling was referring to?

The girl’s eyes burned with fury, and she felt an overwhelming urge to tear away the black-clad girl’s disguise to see what she really looked like.

What is the most powerless feeling in life? It’s when you’re trying your hardest to express anger and disdain, but the person you’re aiming at doesn’t even bother sparing you a glance.

It’s like punching a pillow—your effort absorbed, leaving you nothing.

"Just you wait." The girl turned and stormed off.

Gao Yuyue clicked her tongue. "What kind of master raises what kind of dog. That Sun Qianqian—she’s pretty arrogant in your crew, huh?"

Zhao Bingbing frantically gave her meaningful looks.

Though others harbored complaints, none dared to speak as freely as Gao Yuyue.

Gao Yuyue cast a glance at Cai Ling, whose expressionless yet knowing smile seemed to perceive everything.

"With a production crew, you’ll find all kinds of people. You get used to it," Cai Ling said lightly.

This girl was clever. She’d likely already guessed Cai Ling’s true motive.

Gao Yuyue looked at Shen You’an and whispered, "An’an, if you don’t like it here, why not stroll around the Ancient City and wait for us?"

Shen You’an’s eyes flickered faintly behind her glasses. "That won’t be necessary..."

Almost as soon as Shen You’an’s voice fell, the curtain was lifted again, and a snowy white figure stepped through the doorway.

The newcomer was dressed in a white dress adorned with silver patterns, with a shoulder scarf and semi-sheer sleeves, perfectly highlighting her slender, graceful figure—a fairy-like elegance that seemed almost otherworldly.

Her high celestial hair bun enhanced her ethereal and dignified aura, making her appear like a celestial maiden descended to earth.

Unfortunately, her hurried steps caused a hair ornament to brush awkwardly against her neck, shattering the air of purity and elegance.

"It’s her." The girl who had left in a fury now darted out from behind the woman in white, pointing directly at Shen You’an.

The woman’s striking eyes settled on Shen You’an. "You’re the newcomer auditioning for the role of the Commandery Princess?"

Cui Jie immediately stepped forward, hastily explaining, "Miss Sun, there’s been a misunderstanding. She’s not—"

"Shut it. Who said you could speak?"

The woman arched her brows sharply. Despite her stunning face, the harshness in her expression cast a gray veil over her lotus-like features, dulling her beauty.

Cui Jie sighed. "Miss Sun, she’s just here accompanying a friend. She’s not the actress auditioning for the Commandery Princess."

"Sneaky, isn’t she? What kind of face is she hiding? I’m curious now." The woman gestured subtly to her assistant.

The assistant lunged toward Shen You’an, but Gao Yuyue immediately stepped in front of her. "What’s this? Are you trying to bully someone in the crew? Sun Qianqian, you’ve got quite the nerve thinking you can push anyone around. My best friend isn’t someone you can intimidate."

Sun Qianqian narrowed her eyes, her gaze venomously locking onto Gao Yuyue’s face.

"Do you even know who you’re talking to?" Sun Qianqian asked with an icy smile.

Gao Yuyue laughed scornfully. "Oh? Do you think you’re a real princess or something? If you so much as touch a single hair on my best friend’s head today, I’ll make sure you’re thrown out of the entertainment industry tomorrow."

The onlookers were stunned by Gao Yuyue’s bold words.

Was she serious? Didn’t she know who backed Sun Qianqian? If she did, she’d think twice about making such big claims.

Sun Qianqian chuckled coldly, her voice dripping with malice. "You foolish girl. You’ll be the one getting kicked out first."

Shen You’an patted Gao Yuyue’s shoulder and walked out from behind her.

Some things had to be confronted directly.