Zhou Yunwan frowned slightly as she looked at the gazes around her that seemed to be falling on her. Those gazes revealed an indescribable emotion, like scrutiny or sizing, not obvious, but enough to make her feel uncomfortable.
Although people had peeked at her from time to time before, it never made her feel as uncomfortable as it did today.
Besides, this was the first time they met and they hadn't been together for a long time. No matter what, he wouldn't bear any ill will towards her, right?
Her first reaction was: Did something happen that she didn't know about?
The woman just now said that she was the daughter of the leader, and added that she relied on connections. Her words were full of implications about her. Is someone gossiping about her behind her back?
But today is her first time reporting to the drama troupe, and she doesn’t even know many people there. Who could it be?
Watching the two people leaving, Zhou Yunwan was puzzled. At this moment, someone at the door said, "Zhou Yunwan, someone is looking for you."
"Okay, I'm coming." Zhou Yunwan responded in a louder voice, then collected her thoughts and decided to ask Sun Manting later. She should know something.
After leaving the rehearsal hall, Zhou Yunwan met up with Sun Manting who had come to look for her. When the latter saw her, she came up to her anxiously, hesitated for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "Yunwan, are you okay?"
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When Zhou Yunwan heard her say this, she immediately realized that her guess was correct. Something must have happened. She frowned and thought for two seconds before asking, "Did someone gossip about me behind my back?"
Seeing that Zhou Yunwan asked so bluntly, Sun Manting thought that she must have encountered something bad in the morning. A trace of worry flashed across her eyes. She couldn't help but look at her expression carefully. Fortunately, she looked calm and not overly sad or depressed.
Sun Manting felt a little relieved and found a corner where no one was around. Then she told her about the rumors circulating in the group this morning.
"I also overheard it when I went to the bathroom to wash up this morning."
The bathroom was full of people at the time, and almost half of them were talking about Zhou Yunwan's backdoor entry into the art troupe. Even if she didn't deliberately ask about it, she had heard most of it.
“They said that you were admitted because of Chief Shen’s relationship.”
After saying this, Sun Manting carefully glanced at the expressions of the people around her. She and Zhou Yunwan had been together for a long time and understood each other's temperament. Deep down, she didn't believe that Zhou Yunwan was the kind of person who relied on connections to get something for nothing.
But just because she doesn't believe it doesn't mean others won't believe it.
Judging from everyone’s attitude today, most people believe this rumor. People are saying all kinds of things, which are really unpleasant to hear.
Thinking of this, Sun Manting couldn't help but feel anxious for Zhou Yunwan, but looking at Zhou Yunwan beside her, after hearing what she said, she acted very calm, as if she didn't care much about it.
Seeing that her face was filled with worry, Zhou Yunwan felt warm in her heart and curled her lips and said, "Rumors stop at the wise. It's useless even if we worry about it. Let's go eat first."
Sun Manting thought she was trying to keep herself from being sad because she was afraid she would worry. She pursed her lips, afraid that if she continued, it would make her even sadder. So she changed the subject: "What dishes will the cafeteria cook today?"
Zhou Yunwan replied with a smile: "We'll know when we get there. I'm so hungry."
Watching the two of them leaving talking and laughing, Zhao Wanwan slowly clenched her fists. The whole group was talking about and isolating her, but she could still laugh?
And that tactless Sun Manting is still chasing after Zhou Yunwan. Isn’t she afraid of getting herself into trouble?
As she watched, Zhao Wanwan suddenly thought of something and chuckled. How could this scene not be considered two misfits huddling together for warmth? I just don’t know if the more I hug you, the colder it will get!
Watching the two people gradually walk away, Zhao Wanwan retracted her gaze and looked towards the team leader's office not far away. Because it was too far away, she could only see a tightly closed door. She could neither see what was happening inside nor hear what the people inside were saying.
After waiting for a while, she became a little impatient, but fortunately, the door was opened from the inside soon, and the next second, Xiao Qiang walked out crying.
Zhao Wanwan's expression changed. Does this mean it won't work?
She was stunned for a moment, and then she saw the director of the art troupe and deputy director He followed Xiao Qiang out. Both of them looked unhappy, which scared her so much that she immediately turned her back and hid behind the wall, pretending to be calm.
After a while, someone patted her shoulder.
Seeing that the person who came was Xiao Qiang and the team leader and deputy team leader had already left, Zhao Wanwan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at her round face full of tear marks, and frowned with some disgust.
But soon, she calmed down, put on a concerned expression and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
Xiao Qiang raised her hand to wipe away her tears, and pursed her lips in grievance when she heard that: "What else could it be? I was scolded."
Xiao Qiang was in a bad mood and her tone was sharp. Zhao Wanwan lost her patience and said, "I am here to accompany you out of kindness. What's your attitude?"
"I didn't ask you to accompany me." Xiao Qiang rolled her eyes. After the training, she planned to find the team leader to verify the truth of the rumor.
If the rumor was true, she would never tolerate a "cancer" polluting the atmosphere in the group. If it was false, it would be considered as dispelling the untrue rumor and clearing Zhou Yunwan and the deputy group leader's name.
She had already made plans, but Zhao Wanwan insisted on following her, under the pretext of going with her. But who knew what bad intentions she had?
She had a bad impression of Zhao Wanwan. In her opinion, Zhao Wanwan was a spoiled "young lady" who liked to form cliques, had a bad temper, liked others to flatter her, and was spoiled.
He has so many shortcomings, but he still acts like a great person, thinking that he is a pearl covered in dust. In fact, he is just a piece of trash with no real ability.
Of course, Zhao Wanwan also couldn't stand her, so they didn't get along very well on a daily basis. Whenever they met, they would quarrel or just say something to each other.
But today, she actually spoke to her contrary to her usual behavior and even wanted to accompany her to find the head of the group? It's like the sun rising from the west. There's absolutely nothing good going on.
But in front of so many people, she couldn't refuse her harshly, so she let her come.
Zhao Wanwan took a deep breath, tried to suppress her anger and asked, "What did the captain say?"
Seeing her asking again and again, Xiao Qiang, who was already in a bad mood, said unhappily: "The team leader said that Zhou Yunwan was hired based on her ability, and there is no such thing as relying on connections! Are you satisfied? Go away, I'm going to the cafeteria to eat."
After saying that, she walked past Zhao Wanwan and strode outside.
Zhao Wanwan stopped where she was, a look of disbelief in her eyes.
Xiao Qiang's straightforward and strong character is very popular with the team leader, who always asks Xiao Qiang and several other chiefs to help with anything, with the intention of promoting them.
She originally thought that for Xiao Qiang's sake, the team leader would symbolically enforce the law impartially and let Zhou Yunwan come for a face-to-face confrontation, no matter how much he wanted to protect Zhou Yunwan.
Who would have thought it could be handled so quietly?
hehe? Relying on strength?
Fortunately, the team leader was able to say such conscienceless words in order to protect the deputy team leader and Zhou Yunwan.
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