Extreme Pampering
Chapter 158: The Awkward Qin Fang.

Chapter 158: Chapter 158: The Awkward Qin Fang.

Shen Zhiyi was very nervous on the day of the audition, so nervous that she woke up before dawn. She wanted to take another look at the script but was worried about waking up Pei Yu, so she carefully moved his arm from around her waist.

Just as she sat up, Pei Yu’s voice came from behind, "Where are you going?"

"Um," Shen Zhiyi didn’t want him to know that she was going to look at the script, "I’m going to the bathroom."

Pei Yu hummed in acknowledgment, turned on the bedside lamp, "Tossing and turning in my arms for so long, just to go to the bathroom?"

"...You’ve been awake this whole time?" Shen Zhiyi admitted, "I can’t sleep. I want to read the script a bit more."

Pei Yu pinched the bridge of his nose, slightly amused, "That nervous? You’ve already prepared enough for this audition."

"There are dozens of people auditioning for this role," Shen Zhiyi said with a slight frown, looking worried, "I don’t know if I can make it."

She really liked the script and wanted to play the role.

"Don’t worry," Pei Yu stroked her cheek, "You’ll get what you want."

Looking up at him for a while, Shen Zhiyi took his hand off and held it, murmuring, "I’ll say it again, you’re not allowed to get involved."

Pei Yu chuckled lightly, "I’m just confident in you. If you don’t want me to meddle, I won’t do anything."

He threw back the covers and got out of bed, "Come on, let’s take another look at the script with Miss Shen."

"You don’t need to keep me company," Shen Zhiyi knew he had to go to the company in the morning and quickly pulled him back, "You sleep. I don’t need anyone to accompany me to read the script."

Pei Yu looked at her with drooping eyes, "Want me to sleep alone?"

Shen Zhiyi: "... Alright, I’ll stay with you."

She covered them both with the blanket again, and after talking with Pei Yu, she felt unusually calm in her heart.

She had auditioned countless times before and there were roles she really wanted to play, most of which ended in failure. Although she was disappointed at the time, she didn’t care for too long. Maybe she’s been having it too easy lately and has started to fear failure. That wasn’t like her at all.

The audition was in the morning, and Shen Zhiyi was out in about ten minutes. Xiaodong, who was waiting outside, immediately asked, "How did it go?"

"Waiting for notification," Shen Zhiyi looked much more relaxed. She was fairly satisfied with her performance, and even if she didn’t get the role in the end, she had no regrets.

There were still many people outside waiting to audition, some of whom knew Shen Zhiyi, so they chatted briefly.

"Xu Xia is also here," the actress talking with Shen Zhiyi said, "She and I are auditioning for the role of the third female lead."

Looking in the direction she indicated, Shen Zhiyi did indeed spot Xu Xia among them. They hadn’t seen each other for a while, and even when attending the same events before, there was no interaction between them.

As their eyes met, Xu Xia walked over.

"Long time no see," she no longer called her "Sister Zhiyi" with her attitude much more distant, "Are you auditioning for the second female lead?"

Shen Zhiyi nodded faintly, without the intention to continue the conversation.

"You still need to audition?" Xu Xia suddenly said. "Whatever role you want, just word it to him, right? Or does he not pamper you that much anymore?"

Her words were laced with not so subtle aggression, which made Shen Zhiyi, who was about to leave, stop in her tracks. She turned around, looked into Xu Xia’s eyes, "Is that all you can think of?"

"What?" Xu Xia’s unexpected composure surprised her, causing her to frown.

"I mean," Shen Zhiyi’s expression grew cold, "can you only judge others by your own standards, thinking everyone is like you? To be given resources for a role, what kind of pampering is that? That’s charity."

She received a call from Pei Yu, so she didn’t say any more.

"I’ve finished my audition," Shen Zhiyi said while walking, "I’ll come to you now."

Pei Yu was at the company’s headquarters, and it was Shen Zhiyi’s first time there. Secretary Qin led her to the reception room, "Chairman Pei is in a meeting, it will end soon."

Shen Zhiyi nodded, entered, and found there was someone else inside: it was Qin Xiaoran.

Knowing that Qin Xiaoran wasn’t very favorable towards her, Shen Zhiyi didn’t bother to be overly cordial, instead, she simply found a seat and casually flipped through the financial magazine on the coffee table.

Yeah, I can’t really understand it.

The living room grew quiet for a moment as Qin Fang observed Shen Zhiyi’s movements from the corner of his eye while rapidly typing on his phone.

[She’s ignoring me! She hasn’t said a word to me!]

Fu Songzhi was listening to a subordinate’s work report and took a moment to respond cursorily.

[Can’t you be the one to speak first?]

[Me? Heh, why should I be the one to talk to her first? After all, I knew Brother Pei before she did!]

Fu Songzhi replied, [So? Was it not you who persuaded Brother Pei not to dine on leftovers? Do you not feel that Shen Zhiyi snatched Brother Pei from you?]

He suggested, [It’s only right that Shen Zhiyi ignores you.]

Qin Fang: "..."

After browsing through the magazine for a while, Shen Zhiyi received a message from Qin Xiaoran.

"Sister Zhiyi, please pay some attention to Qin Fang, he’s about to explode."

His complaints had even reached her.

Shen Zhiyi couldn’t help but chuckle, What the hell? This guy’s got a face like someone owes him money, yet he’s just holding back and playing it cool?

Since he was Pei Yu’s good friend and not a malicious person, Shen Zhiyi gave Qin Fang an out.

"Do you have something you need Pei Yu for?"

Qin Fang glanced at her, his voice awkward and hesitant, "I called Brother Pei to play golf, but now that you’re here, he certainly won’t go with me."

It sounded like he was jealous. Shen Zhiyi struggled to hold back a laugh, "Then why don’t you leave?"

He continued to stand there for a "cold war" with her?

"You’re telling me to leave?!" Qin Fang instantly bristled, "Don’t get so cocky, Shen Zhiyi. I’ve known Brother Pei for several years more than you have—"

"Qin Fang."

Pei Yu stood at the doorway, calling his name coolly. Qin Fang’s voice choked off as if his throat had been squeezed.

"Uh," Qin Fang said weakly, "Actually, I was, uh, I was—"

"Asserting your territory," Shen Zhiyi smiled with a twinkle in her eyes, "He seems to think I’ve taken you away from him."

"..." Pei Yu found her choice of words both exasperating and speechless, "Ignore him."

He gave Qin Fang a warning glance, and without asking why he had come, he dispensed the eviction order. "Aren’t you leaving?"

Qin Fang: "..."

He stood up huffily, "I shouldn’t have come today."

Who knew he would run into Shen Zhiyi? Isn’t she an actress? Why isn’t she staying on set?

"Wait," Shen Zhiyi stopped him as she stood up, "Didn’t you want to play golf? Do you mind if I join you?"

Qin Fang looked at her in surprise, "You want to go?"

What was she up to?

"Mhm," Shen Zhiyi hinted as she tugged on Pei Yu’s sleeve. The latter, after a few seconds of silence and under her expectant gaze, could only nod.

"Let’s go together."

It was just one less opportunity for the two of them to be alone together. It wasn’t anything serious.