My Evil Cinderella: Taming a Villainous Wife Chapter 34 - Second female lead

If looks can kill, Shi Yi would instantly be KOed by the glare that Lu Yifeng was giving him.

"Darling, don't be hard for him. Our Xiao Chun is already at the age where she should be dating, you know." Xia Meilin went to Lu Yifeng and gently rubbed his arm as if to pacify him.

"She's still young and childish." 

"I'm not childish." Lu Weichun pouted.

"I promise to take care of him, uncle Yifeng." Shi Yi went and stood beside her. "So please allow me to marry your daughter."

"Eh? At once?" Xia Meilin covered her mouth in surprise.

"Just like what brother Mello said, if I won't marry Chun'er now, we won't be able to marry each other later since we will become in-laws."

Xia Meilin chuckled lightly, "Well, that is not a problem at all. You don't have to be in a hurry to marry each other. We can arrange one in the future when both of you are ready."

Shi Enxi pouted inside. That's not fair, why does she have to marry Lu Mello tomorrow when she herself wasn't ready at all? Although she already knew the answer to that so she didn't complain out loud.

"It's already getting late, we can talk about your relationship tomorrow, that is if you're free." Xia Meilin turned to Shi Yi.

Shi Yi nodded with a smile, "I will clear up my schedule for tomorrow, Auntie Meimei."

Xia Meilin turned to her husband who was quietly looking at Shi Yi. "Darling, don't be hard on them, okay?"

Lu Yifeng turned to her and looked at her in defeat. "Alright, I'll let them go tonight."

Lu Weichun sighed in relief when she saw that her mother managed to convince him.

Shi Enxi turned to Lu Mello and their eyes met.

He smiled at her, "Let me accompany you two outside."

By the time Shi Enxi reached her dormitory, it was already almost 11. The lights in the room were off as well.

Fan Xiao Yao was probably asleep already. She went to check on her room only to see it empty.

Shi Enxi furrowed deeply at the sight of her empty room. Didn't she tell her to rest early? Where the hell was that woman?

She looked around the place and didn't find her at all. Just then, a thought entered her mind. She went to her room only to see Fan Xiao Yao sleeping peacefully on her bed while hugging her favorite pillow.

This woman... She has a room of her own so why the hell was she there?

Shi Enxi heaved out a heavy sigh and went inside. After taking a shower and changing into her pajamas, she went and lied down at the other end of the bed.

The next day, Shi Enxi woke up earlier than her roommate and prepared for work. She prepared breakfast for Fan Xiao Yao and left some notes before she left the place.

At Little Prince Media, news about the newly hired manager spread out throughout the company. As expected, the senior managers we're unhappy. Most of them thought that Shi Enxi slept her way to her position.

She was young and beautiful, why didn't she choose to be an artist instead? Why a manager?

Being a manager required lots of experience and extensive networks. Meanwhile, it wasn't sure if 'Li Xixi' has a backer. So far, they didn't know anything about her except for... She probably doesn't have experience in being a manager.

Shi Enxi was wearing her office attire. She didn't wear skirts, instead, she preferred to wear pants in her work. She ignored the gazes that she received from everyone who saw her as she headed to her office.

On the other hand, Fan Xiao Yao woke up and prepared for work as well. At first, she felt a bit disappointed when she wasn't able to see Shi Enxi but her mood changed after seeing the notes that Shi Enxi left for her. 

Upon reaching the film studio, a group of newcomers we're having their photos taken for publicity purposes.

Fan Xiao Yao waited silently in a corner and watched the other artists have their shoot.

One of the artists waiting for her turn saw Fan Xiao Yao and her face turned ugly. What was Fan Xiao Yao doing here? 

Everyone knew how Hen Ruying tried to suppress her by limiting her assignments. She wasn't even allowed to attend something like this. Everyone knew what happened yesterday in Hen Ruying's office. It looked like the new manager chose Fan Xiao Yao to be her artist.

"My, my, what are you doing here, Fan Xiao Yao?" Ah Jialou asked with a smirk as she approached her. 

"My manager told me to wait here." Fan Xiao Yao was already used with this kind of treatment so she stayed still in her position and didn't move an inch.

"The new manager?" Ah Jialou laughed, "Both of you fit each other, don't you think? I bet it's only a matter of time before she'll quit."

Ah Jialou's companion, Leng Ning continued, "Do you think that she can groom you? Do you really think you can make a comeback after a change of manager?"

"A garbage like her can't be groomed."

"You're just a nuisance here so please leave." Ah Jialou knocked her shoulders.

Fan Xiao Yao lowered her head. Shi Enxi was not coming... Should she leave?

"My, my, isn't it lively here?" 

They turned toward the voice and saw Shi Enxi walking towards them.

"Xi'er..." Fan Xiao Yao was relieved when she saw Shi Enxi. If she was there then everything would turn out fine, right?

Shi Enxi adjusted her glasses. "Xiao Yao, go and get changed."

Since Shi Enxi was young and new, Ah Jialou wasn't afraid of her at all. Instead, she felt more competitive because of her beauty. She was to start an argument with her but when she met her ice-cold eyes, the words never left her mouth.

Shi Enxi was in no mood to entertain anyone since she was in a working mode so she turned and followed Fan Xiao Yao into the makeup room.

Ah Jialou gritted her teeth. What's with the newcomer? 

After the makeup artist and stylist was done with Fan Xiao Yao, they left the room due to Shi Enxi's request.

She opened a document from her tablet and showed it to Fan Xiao Yao. "Read this well. I want you to act this out later."

"Ah? Aren't we just taking photos?"

"No, we will shoot a video." 

Fan Xiao Yao read a few lines and found the character familiar. Wasn't this character from the upcoming series 'The legend of Da Ying"?

The book was really popular to the point where it was rumored to have a live action adaptation. 

The audition was still going to be next week but Shi Enxi was already planning to give a little snack for everyone to raise her popularity. If things went well, then she might even get chosen without auditioning! She just have to play her cards well. Shi Enxi went to chose a dress for her. "I want you to play the role of Sun Bore."

Sun Bore? In the story, Sun Bore was the second female lead. For her to aim for such a big role... Will she be able to do it?

Shi Enxi has read the book already and Sun Bore's love story caught her attention more than the main lead. Of course, that wasn't everyone's view but if Fan Xiao Yao was going to play the role well, then she was sure that she will leave an impact on the audience.

"I want you to act the part where she was betrayed by her first love later."

Fan Xiao Yao's brow twitched. Was Shi Enxi doing this in purpose?

Sun Bore was betrayed by her first love... And it was somehow similar to her situation a few days ago...

Chapter end