The day she arrived, she really stood out and was worried that Sheng Ning would not be able to land the leading role. But now, seeing this, she was relieved, Sheng Ning’s leading role was secure.
"Wu Youli, Sheng Ning is too much. The reporter was clearly interviewing you, yet why did they publish her photo?" Members of the drama club were very dissatisfied.
"Exactly, it was our new play performed well this time, how could they let Hope Field take the spotlight?"
"Enough, stop talking." Wu Youli’s expression darkened as she said unhappily, "Sheng Ning is my friend. From now on, anyone who speaks ill of her in front of me will face my wrath." After saying that, she turned to leave, but then she stopped and turned back. "Also, the fact that someone got on the newspaper’s front page is because they’re excellent. I hope everybody can be more open-minded. Anyone who wants to get on the paper, it can happen if you work hard enough."
After finishing, she grabbed a good friend from the drama club and left together.
The remainder looked at Wu Youli’s retreating figure with expressions like they were looking at a fool.
"Has she gone mad? Her good friend snatched her chance to be on the newspaper, and not only is she not angry, she actually speaks well of her."
"Exactly, truly foolish."
"Enough, stop talking," the leader of the drama club shouted. "I think what Wu Youli said is correct, you all need to level your attitudes first. See if Sheng Ning really has the ability to be on the newspaper, Hope Field itself has more significance than our Blood Rose. Isn’t it worth our happiness that it’s caused such a positive response? Are you still qualified comrades if you gossip here because of this?"
"Shameful!" Some people who saw the situation clearly couldn’t help but stand up and say, "There has always been fierce infighting in the Song and Dance Troupe, but I hope our drama club can be more rational."
"Right, I also think Sheng Ning danced very well, I was there that day, it really was impressive."
"Once Hope Field is launched, its popularity will definitely overshadow everything else. We should feel honored to be in the same Song and Dance Troupe."
Hearing these words, other comrades around couldn’t help but applaud, and warm applause erupted in front of Sheng Ning’s newspaper reading column.
A few girls who stood up to speak their minds blushed, bowed shyly, then ran off.
Those who initially spoke sharply and stirred up trouble wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
What happened in front of the newspaper column was just a small episode; the drama club had no issues now, but that didn’t mean others wouldn’t have opinions.
During the morning run, the atmosphere within the team was bizarre. People from the Song and Dance Troupe looked at Sheng Ning with disgust and dissatisfaction.
Sheng Ning slightly curled her red lips, revealing a carefree smile.
She had long been immune to attacks from all sides—the verbal and visual malice could no longer hurt her.
She had Xu Qigang, and having that stoic man was enough.
She would use her strength to trample all those who looked down on her into the dust.
After the run, Sheng Ning wiped her sweat, her breathing still steady. The long hours of relentless yoga and rigorous dance practice had not been in vain.
Her physical condition had improved countless times compared to her previous life.
"Did you go to Sheng Ning’s newspaper reading column?" Lu Dabao came running up noisily, grabbing her and saying, "I’m really happy for you, it was really beautiful, well done!" The snacks from last time had completely won Dabao’s heart, now he was her little follower, with his greatest joy each day being to hang around her.