The staff called Tang Yurou's name three times in a row.
Seeing that she did not make it onto the stage, the judges came up with the decision to disqualify her on the spot.
Undoubtedly, Tang Xinyan came in first in their group.
After that, she had a showdown with the victors of another two groups.
In the end, Tang Xinyan won. Not only did she get casted as the lead actress, she was even highly appraised and evaluated by Director Hou.
On the other hand.
Within half an hour, Tang Yurou and Jiang Na'er had gone to the bathroom countless times.
Both of their legs were weak and wobbly due to diarrhoea. They did not have much strength and were sweating profusely as if they were about to pass out. They were uncomfortable, in pain and in despair.
Tang Yurou knew exactly what that laxative could do, she would need to spend another day and night in the toilet.
She bitterly cursed Tang Xinyan in her heart for over a thousand times.
***
In order to celebrate Tang Xinyan's success, Sis Ji booked a table at the French restaurant that was located on the top floor of the hotel.
After the audition, and having had a few words with Director Hou, Tang Xinyan went straight to the top floor.
The decorations in the restaurant were elegant, beautiful and had the best of French medley. The lights of the luxurious chandeliers were faint, romantic and emitted a low-key glamor.
People who dined here were mostly couples.
She saw Sis Ji standing up and waving at her. Tang Xinyan walked toward her in her high heels with a smile on her caroline-red lips.
Just when she was passing by a corner, she saw Fu Sichen.
He was on the phone and there was a bouquet of glamorous roses on the table. She did not know what the person said over the phone but his facial expression changed immediately. He frowned and stood up from the chair.
Tang Xinyan followed his sight and looked toward the entrance of the restaurant.
Tang Yurou was standing there with a pale and wan face. She looked miserable.
Fu Sichen strode toward Tang Yurou and wrapped his suit jacket around her. Then, he extended his arms and carried her out of the restaurant.
Tang Xinyan's lean and long fingers curled up into a fist without her realizing it.
Her nails were dug deep into her palms. She could not feel the pain even though it left obvious red marks in her palms.
Just like what happened at the Yi Mansion, he did not notice her even though she was standing somewhere close to him.
She might have become the lead actress in Director Hou's new movie but she remained as the supporting actress who was long forgotten by Fu Sichen.
Tang Xinyan blinked and suppressed the sorrow that filled her chest. She walked toward Ji Jing with a smile on her red lips.
Ji Jing was four years older than Tang Xinyan, and was one of the most famous elite celebrity agents in the entertainment circle. She was calm, bright, and a strong yet attractive lady. She was the total opposite of Tang Xinyan.
When they were not working, both of them were actually close friends.
Tang Xinyan and Fu Sichen's marriage was kept in the dark. No one else knew that they were married but Tang Xinyan did not hide it from Ji Jing.
Ji Jing saw the scene where Fu Sichen carried Tang Yurou out of the restaurant. She comforted Tang Xinyan and accompanied her for a drink.
Ji Jing knew exactly how much Tang Xinyan used to love Fu Sichen. With things escalating that quickly, it would be unreasonable to say that it was not painful for her.
Tang Xinyan ordered a few shots of strong liquor. For someone like her who had low alcohol tolerance, her head became dizzy and was throbbing after a few shots went down her stomach.
Her stomach was growling non-stop too.
"Sis Ji, I need to use the bathroom," Tang Xinyan covered her chest and stood up unsteadily.
"Let me help you!"
Tang Xinyan shook her head and forced a smile. "It's okay, I will be back in a short while."
When Tang Xinyan arrived at the entrance of the toilet, she looked at the signboards on top. Unfortunately, she could not tell which was which, the gents' or the ladies'.
Luckily, a figure with long hair walked out from one of them after a while.
Tang Xinyan narrowed her watery eyes and giggled. "This must be the ladies'." She did not notice that the one who had just come out was a man with long hair.
***
A moment later, Tang Xinyan came out from one of the cubicles. She wanted to wash her hands. Her vision was blurry but she could see a tall figure standing by a row of sinks. She thought that that was the place to wash her hands so she staggered her way there.
Mo Chiwei saw a woman in the corner of his eye. She was approaching him. His handsome face was covered with a layer of frost. "Get out!"