Ulterior Motive

Wen Li snorted disdainfully. "It's so obvious what's really going on between her and the director. She says she's innocent and all, but if this isn't proof of a scandal I don't know what is!"

"Exactly! Guan Xiaoling wrapped up her scenes the day before yesterday, but the director didn't throw a party for her," said Zhao Ruiqi, seething with envy and resentment.

Xu Xinrou was just as upset, but she kept her feelings from showing on her face. "You should study your script instead of spending your time and energy on idle gossip. Put in a good performance, and the director will give you a leg up in the industry."

Zhao Ruiqi did not think that was fair. "Ms. Xinrou, I know my acting needs work, but what about Jing Xi? She's a terrible actress, her acting doesn't hold a candle to yours! She's just playing the part of a palace maiden. Why is Director Huang giving her special treatment?"