Jin Ying recalled, "Was she the dance instructor who taught you when you went to the creation camp? What was her name..."
"Teacher Mi Xuan," Ye Tian added expressionlessly.
Jin Ying slapped her thigh, "Right, Mi Xuan!"
Song Xi stiffly nodded, "It was her."
Ye Tian asked, "Sister Song Xi, what's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Jin Ying also noticed her expression was off, "What happened?"
Song Xi continued to smile and shake her head, "Nothing, let's keep watching."
Her demeanor suggested otherwise.
Ye Tian and Jin Ying, for once, had the same thought.
However, given Song Xi's personality, she wouldn't say anything if pressed. They could only wait for her to speak on her own.
Jin Ying's performance was decent enough; at least, it was funny for Jin Ying and Ye Tian.
Song Xi also didn't mention Mi Xuan stealing her material.
"Okay, okay, you're up next."
Jin Ying began to rub her hands together, "You've prepared for so long, I want to see what you have to say."
Ye Tian was also full of anticipation.
As luck would have it, an advertisement suddenly popped up at this moment.
Jin Ying exclaimed angrily, "Damn it, don't I, a VIP member, have any dignity!?"
Ye Tian muttered, "Sister Song Xi's anticipation was too high, so they specifically inserted an ad at this moment."
"I know!"
Ye Tian was like a startled cat.
Song Xi patted her back, preparing to get them some water.
But just as she was halfway there, she heard a scream of surprise from Jin Ying in the living room, like a pig being slaughtered.
"Holy crap! What's going on, Song Xi, did they cut you out???"
*Bang—*
The water cup fell to the floor.
Song Xi walked over. Jin Ying was dragging the progress bar, saying, "Look, you're not after the ad, and you're not further back either. Where are your scenes?"
Song Xi's face changed. Just then, her phone suddenly rang. Ye Tian then hesitantly held up his phone and said, "Sister Song Xi, you're trending again."
Jin Ying snatched the phone angrily.
<@Everyone Loves Talk Shows, don't play dead, why did you cut Song Xi's scenes!!>
Jin Ying scrolled through, her eyes wide with shock, "The internet is going wild now."
Song Xi also had no idea what was happening; she was a bit dazed.
When she answered the call, Dai Ze's voice came through.
"Don't worry for now. I'll have someone investigate this. Don't say anything online until we have results."
"...Mm."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Song Xi forced a smile, but her voice sounded off.
Dai Ze sighed, "Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of this for you."
They dared to touch someone connected to Lou Yuming; who had such audacity?
"Song Xi."
After watching Song Xi hang up, Jin Ying went over to comfort her, "Are you okay?"
Song Xi managed a bitter smile.
It was a lie to say she wasn't sad. She had been looking forward to it today, thinking she had performed quite well and wanted to see everyone's comments. And Jin Ying and Ye Tian were so expectant. Unexpectedly, she was completely cut.
She felt a mix of emotions.
Ye Tian silently clenched his fists, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes.
"Sister Song Xi, I'm a bit tired, I'm leaving now."
Song Xi thought he was feeling unwell, "Okay, bye."
"That brat." Jin Ying rolled her eyes. Song Xi was clearly upset, and he just left without saying much. What a turncoat. She should have never shared her instant noodles with him.
What Jin Ying didn't know was that after returning to his apartment, Ye Tian took a screenshot of the trending topic and sent it to Ye Hai.
As expected, a few seconds later, Ye Hai replied with a question mark.
Ye Tian: [Sister Song Xi is being bullied, Second Brother, this is the perfect opportunity for you to show your stuff.]
[You promised that if I helped you pursue Sister Song Xi, you could persuade Big Brother to give me freedom, and you wouldn't control where I go anymore.]
Ye Hai immediately called back, his deep voice coming through the phone, "Does Lou Yuming know about this?"
"Probably not yet. He hasn't been here recently."
Ye Hai confidently raised an eyebrow, "Then this time, I'll get there before him."