Chapter 265: Chapter 265: No One’s Taking it from You Chapter 265: Chapter 265: No One’s Taking it from You “What are you doing here? Now get out of here and don’t ever show up in front of me again… Mmph!” Tang Yu’s angry words were cut off as a shadow pressed down, and her small mouth was instantly devoured, the domineering tongue penetrating deeply.

Fear filled her wide-open eyes.

After snapping back to reality, she struggled with all her might.

However, even using all her strength, she couldn’t shake Ye Sihan in the slightest.

“Mmm! Mmm!” Tang Yu’s breathing became rapid, her strength waning, her body growing weaker.

Because in a struggle, one’s strength will eventually be exhausted.

Her panicked hands grabbed a cushion next to her and smashed it down on Ye Sihan.

The soft pillow struck him and fell off.

The next second, her wrists were pinned above her head.

The upper half of her body came out from her pajamas, pale and tender.

Tang Yu shook her head, panting, and cried out, “Don’t touch me, you can’t touch me!”

“If I can’t, who can? Huh? Ye Yuli?” Ye Sihan looked down at her like a fierce predator, his gaze ferociously cold.

“Get away, I don’t want it! It’s none of your business…” Tang Yu cried so hard that her tears fell straight down, “If you dare touch me, I’ll kill myself!”

“Are you threatening me?” Ye Sihan’s face was grim and icy cold.

“It’s not a threat. Last time at the Ye Mansion, you saw what I did.” Tang Yu met his gaze stubbornly yet desperately, “As long as you leave, I’ll jump from upstairs. I mean what I say…”

Ye Sihan’s body stiffened abruptly, his gaze darkened, and his entire presence emitted a fierce energy. He pinned her wrist with one hand, his body enveloping her like a shadow.

The air was stagnant, as if the next second it would rush into her body, terrifyingly.

Tang Yu had already closed her eyes in fear.

Despite her resolute words, when she actually began to bear the brunt of Ye Sihan’s oppressive aura, she trembled with fear.

The prolonged, deathly silence accelerated her fear.

Just when Tang Yu thought she might die, or at least suffer Ye Sihan’s wrath, her body suddenly felt lighter.

Then she heard the sound of a door slamming shut.

And then another door outside.

After a long while, the silence in the room deepened, and Tang Yu slowly opened her eyes.

Realizing the danger had passed, her body collapsed weakly on the bed, the pajamas stripped from her, barely covering her private parts.

She turned over, hiding herself under the covers, still trembling a bit.

It was the fear from hindsight, the lingering terror.

Why did Ye Sihan suddenly let her go? Was it because she mentioned death?

It was unexpected that it worked.

Yes, Ye Sihan wouldn’t allow her to die; that would mean losing control over her.

Then again, he might also be considering the children, so he showed temporary mercy.

Why should she let Ye Sihan touch her? What did he take her for?

He had a capable assistant, women with flair in bars, and others she didn’t know of—why should he touch her?

That would make her feel dirty, disgusted!

So she resisted fiercely, even threatening her own life.

The next day, Tang Yu went to visit Yu Zhaohui’s grave.

She bought fresh flowers, replacing the withered ones.

The smile in Yu Zhaohui’s photograph on the gravestone was bright and lively, as if she was pleased to see her daughter.

“Mom, has Uncle Ye come to visit you later? You have to bless him and keep him from doing something foolish. I didn’t realize how deep Uncle Ye’s feelings for you were,” Tang Yu said. “As for me, don’t worry. I’m going to live well and will try to bring the kids to see you often.”

She still didn’t want to give up on doing the things she couldn’t do while her mother was alive.

The kids should also come to see their grandma.

Grandma wanted to see them so badly before she died.

After returning, Tang Yu contacted a staff member she knew from the film crew asking if there were any roles to act, any character would do.

The other side said they would keep an eye out for her, which was basically a polite dismissal.

Back when she was in the crew, Tang Yu often bought snacks for the staff.

Some asked for her contact information, thinking they could be friends.

Tang Yu aimlessly walked the streets at noon, watching the endless flow of traffic, feeling a sourness in her heart.

In such a vast city as the capital, once you’ve offended Ye Sihan, you’re left without even a way to survive.

“Miss Tang?”

Tang Yu turned around to see Chen Xindian and Zhou Rui running over in surprise. She too was taken aback, not expecting to run into them while shopping, “What a coincidence.”

“Yeah, such a coincidence. We thought we had seen the wrong person,” Zhou Rui said, her eyes shining as she looked at Tang Yu.

“Is Miss Tang currently filming anything?” Chen Xindian inquired.

Tang Yu shook her head, “Are you still at Caged Studio?”

“Yeah! Very idle,” Zhou Rui sniffled.

“After all, there are no other artists in the studio. It’s not just us who are idle—the whole studio is quiet.” Chen Xindian asked, “Are you currently filming anything, Miss Tang?”

Tang Yu felt a pang at the question, hesitating a bit, “No one would hire me.”

“How about we keep an eye out for you?” Zhou Rui offered.

“No need. If Ye Sihan finds out, you won’t even be able to keep your jobs,” Tang Yu cautioned.

“We’ll do it secretly, Mr. Ye won’t know,” Chen Xindian reassured.

A glimmer of hope arose in Tang Yu’s heart. Could it really be possible? Just to keep an eye out, that should be okay, right?

After all, whether it worked out or not was up to her to decide.

In fact, she didn’t need to sign a contract with anyone. Doing odd jobs, finding some work—that way, life wouldn’t be so tough.

Three days later, Chen Xindian called her; he had actually found a film crew holding auditions.

It was for a supporting role, the kind that would wrap up within the first ten episodes.

Tang Yu wasn’t picky; having an opportunity was good enough.

She took her portfolio to the audition location.

Even though it was for a supporting role, there were still quite a few auditionees, all dressed in various styles.

As they waited, they continuously touched up their makeup.

The competition really was fierce.

Tang Yu went with a natural makeup look, barely noticeable, unsure if this met the requirements.

As for Ye Sihan, she didn’t care. After all, she hadn’t signed a contract with KING Group, nor did she plan on a long-term contract with anyone else, so what was the problem?

However, looking at the others who came in and out of the auditions, some were familiar faces from television, just not famous.

Tang Yu thought to herself that she had only ever acted in one drama about family intrigue, playing the second female lead. The drama was a hit, and so were the actors in it.

It’s just that the second female lead didn’t make much of a splash, almost as if she had been put on ice.

So, when she went in, the man and woman conducting the audition recognized her immediately, expressing their puzzlement, “Don’t you have a contracted agency?”

This was indeed unusual.

Because after that drama, she had disappeared without a trace.

“I’m not contracted; I’m freelance,” Tang Yu dared not mention the Caged Studio under KING Group.

If she did, no one in the entire entertainment industry would dare to hire her.

“And no one has tried to snatch you up?” The other party laughed, finding it absurd.

Moreover, she was young and beautiful, seemingly without any cosmetic surgery, with great potential to develop.

“For personal reasons, I don’t want to commit to a long-term contract,” Tang Yu stated.

Having said that, the person didn’t inquire further and asked her to perform an impromptu act.

Then it was a matter of waiting for a call.

That same evening, Tang Yu received a call from the crew: she had passed the audition.

Tang Yu was ecstatic.

This was the first smile to appear on her face since Yu Zhaohui’s death.

How could she not be happy? Before, her acting opportunities came through the influence of Ye Sihan or Ye Yuli.

Now, she had gotten the job with her resume alone.

However, Tang Yu’s joy came too soon.