No, Xia Chuyi thought that even the term âmasteryâ could no longer describe Xia Lanâs acting skills; they had indeed reached a state of perfection.
However, the audience had sobered up, and no matter how skillful the performer was, they were full of flaws.
Xia Chuyi had been watching Xia Lan perform without speaking because she was analyzing: why had Xia Lan suddenly started behaving this way?
She knew that Xia Lan was someone who would not bother to rise early if there was no profit in doing so.
Xia Chuyi speculated: Xia Lanâs sudden attempt to ingratiate herself must have an ulterior motive.
"Xia Lan, what exactly are you trying to do?" Xia Chuyi squinted her eyes and directly confronted Xia Lan, "You know exactly what has gone on between us."
"Itâs not just about He Qing."
"As for He Qing, you can have himâI donât want him."
"By taking him, youâre actually helping me get rid of trash."
"But..." Xia Chuyiâs gaze was sharp as a dagger as she pinned Xia Lan, saying, "The series of actions youâve taken in this matter are what I find most intolerable and disgusting."
"As for these actions, Xia Lan, donât pretend you donât know."
"Both of us know these things very well."
Xia Chuyiâs gaze grew even colder.
Upon hearing this, Xia Lanâs eyes flickered slightly before she quickly said with increased "sincerity," "I...I know, I indeed did some things I shouldnât have."
"I truly apologize to you, Chuyi, I am sorry. Iâve realized my mistake. Can you forgive me?"
It had to be said, Xia Lanâs demeanor thoroughly disgusted Xia Chuyi.
"Xia Lan!" Xia Chuyi sharply reprimanded, "Donât think a simple âIâve realized my mistakeâ can erase everything!"
Xia Chuyiâs words were forceful and emphatic.
"No pain and hurt in this world can be wiped away with a so-called âsorryâ!"
"I..." Xia Lan bit her lip, looking like she wanted to say more.
Xia Chuyi interrupted her, "Enough with the apologies, Xia Lan, Iâm tired of hearing them."
"You came here today because of your affiliation with the Ou Family, right?" Xia Chuyi glanced at Xia Lan and asked directly.
Xia Lan, who had been maintaining her façade well, showed a crack in her expression as she hurriedly said, "What, what?"
"Chuyi, I donât understand what you mean..." Xia Lan said, lowering her head with a hint of panic in her eyes.
Had Xia Chuyi found out something?
Xia Lan immediately raised her head, forcing a smile, and asked Xia Chuyi, "Chuyi, Sister Lan really doesnât understand what you mean."
"Could you tell Sister Lan what you mean?" Xia Lan asked cautiously.
Seeing Xia Lan like this, Xia Chuyi shook her head and said, "Xia Lan, Brother Ou has stopped you from interacting with âOu Jiao,â right?"
"And, you know that Brother Ou has acknowledged me as his sister?"
"What?" Xia Lanâs heart skipped a beat.
Seeing Xia Lanâs increasingly evident panic, Xia Chuyi continued, "So, youâre ingratiating yourself with me, hoping Iâll speak well of you?"
That was the only reason Xia Chuyi could think of for why Xia Lan had come to her.
Xia Chuyi shook her head and said, "Xia Lan, donât get your hopes up."
"I wonât say a single good word on your behalf."
"You better watch out for yourself!"
With that, Xia Chuyi walked away.