Chapter 84

The situation has now become somewhat strange.

Lin Yufen's expression was odd, as if she was holding back a laugh, barely containing herself but still managing to suppress it.

For some reason, she seemed to smell the same scent as last time when Bai Liang pulled a stunt on the set of The Mindless Master.

The sense of déjà vu was overwhelming!

Still, in front of others, she added: "Actors must have conviction; devoting yourself to the role is the right path."

The others: Yeah, yeah, Director Lin is absolutely right~

Honestly, with Bai Liang, you really can't find any fault—he didn't even get angry or flustered when his role was taken away for no reason.

No matter the final outcome, this group had built up a perfect impression of Bai Liang.

After the audition ended, Bai Liang had just stepped out of the building when he received a call from Mao Xiaotong.

"I heard your role was taken. Is that true?"

"It's true."

Hearing Bai Liang's casual tone on the other end, Mao Xiaotong was surprised. "Are you sure you're not joking with me? It doesn't sound like it~"

"Why would I lie to you? The second male lead is definitely not mine, but it won't affect you at all."

"How could this happen..." Mao Xiaotong felt genuinely disappointed; though she'd only just met Bai Liang, her impression of him was excellent, their first collaboration felt perfectly matched and comfortable, and she never expected such bad news the next day.

"But I just auditioned again for the third male lead—and it seems I got it."

"Huh?" Mao Xiaotong on the other end felt like she no longer understood Chinese.

Is that even allowed?

But this time, Bai Liang didn't say too much, because he saw that business car again.

He smiled and nodded just as he had before, a casual greeting.

This time, however, Shuangzi didn't leave immediately—she waited there, as if she had something to say to him.

There was nothing for it; he had to say he'd hang up first.

"Um, about the role... I wasn't targeting you. I'm sorry." The delicate, fragile white flower spoke softly.

"It's fine. It doesn't really matter what role you play."

Bai Liang's words were sincere—he wasn't the lead, so what difference did it make whether he was second or third male lead?

But to Shuangzi's ears, the meaning was entirely different.

Yet she detected absolutely no sarcasm or irony in his tone—even felt that... he hadn't given her or her actions a single thought.

There it was again! That overwhelming cottony feeling!

If his tone had been dismissive or mocking, she'd have felt better.

Originally, her impression of Bai Liang had been quite good—a handsome guy, visually pleasing, with a smile that felt comforting.

Provided they'd had no prior interaction.

But once Shuangzi remembered that he'd witnessed her losing her dog—seen the whole thing—her entire goodwill vanished instantly.

He saw? How could he have seen?!

"Are you okay?" Bai Liang noticed her face had darkened considerably and asked with concern—she looked like she was sick.

"I'm... fine."

Bai Liang studied her carefully from head to toe. "Rest well. Wishing you a pleasant life."

By the way, many entertainers in this industry are among those "chosen by fate," as if their lives were hacked.

They reach the peak of success without much effort.

But luck, after all, always runs out someday.

If one's mindset goes awry and begins to lean toward "I don't eat beef," they often end up doing something utterly shocking.

Even Bai Liang, a true child of fortune, will suffer collateral damage when playing "I don't eat beef."

Some constraints must be self-imposed.

But Bai Liang clearly had no intention of being anyone's life coach—he himself went with the flow; why would he care so much about others' affairs?

Oh right, today was the day The Mindless Master updated—Bai Liang had to go back and catch up on the drama.

Watching his retreating figure, Shuangzi's breathing grew uneven.

Those final few glances Bai Liang had given her made her feel completely exposed.

Her petty thoughts, her agitation, her personality beneath the surface—it was all laid bare.

The more she thought, the more fearful and uneasy she became.

This emotion, upon learning he'd actually landed the third male lead, surged to its peak.

Even though she knew meddling in casting decisions was no different from throwing a tantrum, she couldn't help blurting out:

"The third male lead is the protagonist's roommate—it's not suitable at all!"

Lin Yufen, Gu Man, and others:???

Wait, are you really going to feud with Bai Liang? Are you trying to destroy him completely?

"But our protagonist interacts with Yang Yang..."

The implication was clear: Yang Yang was so handsome, he had nothing to fear from a supporting actor stealing the spotlight.

"He's even more handsome than Yang Yang~ and much taller." Shuangzi blurted out.

The conference room fell silent.

Gu Man instinctively wanted to say something, but opened her mouth and said nothing.

Honestly, after hearing that, everyone had already started imagining bizarre scenarios.

Could it be... love turned to hatred?

After all, no one could possibly guess that this whole mess was because of a dog...

And after Shuangzi noticed that everyone's glances had turned strange, she didn't bother explaining at all—she turned and walked away in grand style.

The demand had already been raised; whether or not they acted on it was their problem.

Just a supporting character.

But after she left, the others' expressions grew grim.

Especially Director Lin Yufen, whose face turned black.

Fuck this bullshit!