Chapter 3

Chapter 3

I didn’t even know what kind of expression I should make, but my momentary lapse in composure had already been dragged onto the trending searches.

#Lu Li Best Supporting Actress#

#Jiang Zhi’s Expression#

I clicked on the real-time feed, and it was a complete mess of arguments.

[Someone’s fans are hilarious. Before the award was even announced, they were hyping up their idol like crazy. Now that it’s out, they’re calling it rigged. What, did your master not want to win?]

[Honestly, it’s hard to even comment. She lied to her fans about there being a red carpet, but she wasn’t even there. Then she watches someone else win with a face like a corpse.]

[She worked hard for so long, it’s okay to be a little sad. Taking my girl away; she didn’t provoke anyone.]

[You all know exactly how Lu Li got that award. Everyone has seen Jiang Zhi’s acting skills with their own eyes.]

[Don’t make me laugh. Yeah, yeah, our Li-li is just that amazing. Even the great President Shen has to make soup for her and follow her closely while she’s filming on set. Unlike your girl, who isn’t even fit to carry Lu Li’s shoes.]

[Lu Li deserves it! She’s flying straight into a wealthy family. Jiang Zhi won’t reach her heights in this lifetime.]

I stared at these comments until my eyes burned.

It felt as if something inside my heart was collapsing, piece by piece.

I searched for videos of Shen Sui and Lu Li together. September 23rd-Lu Li was filming, and Shen Sui accompanied her the entire time.

On September 23rd, I sent him five messages. He didn’t reply to a single one.

The next day, Shen Sui replied with: [I was busy yesterday.]

August 17th-Shen Sui was carrying a thermos, bringing soup to Lu Li.

I had practiced for two months, burning my hands more times than I could count.

I tasted it over and over, making a pot of soup for him with a heart full of love.

I had been so anxious, yet hopeful.

He said: [It’s delicious.]

I was happy for an entire day.

It turns out he just turned around and gave it to Lu Li.

He didn’t even tell me sooner, letting me stay giddy for so many days.

July 25th-the two of them were caught on camera traveling together.

Shen Sui had given me a bracelet that day.

I gripped my wrist, tightening my hold.

The cold texture bit into my palm.

The pain helped me hold back the tears.

Sister Zhou looked at me with a frown and suddenly said:

“Smile. Don’t keep that long face.

“If this award is gone, it’s gone. Your life is still long; there will be other chances.”

I squeezed out a smile, my vision blurring with tears.

She was startled by the shimmering tears in my eyes and quickly reached out to cover them.

She said softly, “It’s okay. You’re still very young. Your life doesn’t end today.”