The most important thing was that Tong Nian was Liu Zhi’s only child.
They say a child is a mother’s treasured heart. If anything tragic were to happen to her or if she were to suffer any injustice, it would surely bring her immense pain.
Just like how she had almost lost her mother not long ago.
Since she dared to harm her using the person she cherished the most, she couldn’t blame her for retaliating in kind.
Just as Tong Mo was devising a way to mess with Tong Nian and let Liu Zhi taste the flavor of despair, an opportunity came knocking at her door unexpectedly.
A web drama production team arrived at their school to conduct a casting open call for actors.
It was a period film, titled "Empress of Prosperous Era". (This name is made up, please don’t read too much into it)
It was a time-travel series.
And it was even adapted from a novel.
Soon the entire movie academy was buzzing with the news, and the students who heard about it were beyond excited.
Who wouldn’t want to be a big star, who wouldn’t want resources.
Now that the opportunity was right in front of them, who wouldn’t be thrilled!
"Nian Nian, you are the prettiest girl in our grade. If you go to the audition, what chance will the rest of us have?" At this moment, Tong Mo’s class was also discussing this matter.
"Don’t be so modest."
Surrounded by people, Tong Nian laughed coyly, but there was a determined glint in her eyes.
Seeing this, Tong Mo, who originally hadn’t planned to participate in the audition, suddenly became interested.
She would definitely make the most of this opportunity and repay Liu Zhi for everything she had done!
By coincidence, Tong Mo had read the novel "Empress of Prosperous Era" back in high school and had been quite thrilled when she heard that the author sold the rights and it would soon be made into a movie.
However, she had never anticipated that she would be participating in the audition for the lead role.
On the day of the audition, Tong Mo got up early, picked out a very plain and simple outfit for herself, and, after dressing up, began to apply makeup in front of the mirror.
Today she applied makeup that made her look sickly, with a pale complexion tinged with a bit of sallowness, appearing as though she was constantly ill and utterly weak.
The reason she went for this makeup was that the novel’s protagonist, after traveling back in time, found her soul attached to a frail body, which would help her connect with the character.
"Are you going to audition for the lead role looking like that?" Li Zijue, who came to call her for breakfast, raised his eyebrows upon seeing her appearance, thinking that if he were the producer, he probably wouldn’t choose an actor who looked "sickly".
Tong Mo put down the powder puff, turned her face to him, and nodded, "Yes!"
Seeing how sure she was, Li Zijue guessed immediately, "The leading lady in the drama you’re auditioning for is a weakling?"
"You guessed right! But there’s no reward!" Tong Mo bounced over to him.
Li Zijue laughed and couldn’t resist pinching her cheek, "Why bother with all this trouble? I just need to shout to the director and you’ll be the lead actress."
"It’s not the same," Tong Mo shook her head, "I want to be chosen by the director based on my ability."
"And what if you’re not chosen?" Li Zijue, not knowing why he said it, suddenly threw a wet blanket over her excitement.
The young girl immediately got furious, "Tsk tsk tsk, keep your crow’s mouth shut!"
"I’m sorry..." Li Zijue quickly held her cheeks and affectionately rubbed them, changing his tone, "My wife is so amazing, how could she possibly not be chosen!"