The Tycoon’s Enchanted Mermaid

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: The Situation Escalated

Su Qingtong waved her hand, but she used too much force, and her palm felt numb. “Skin’s too thick, hurts my hand.”

Shi Mingfang covered her face, disbelievingly staring with eyes that seemed about to pop out.

This bitch!

Ah Da, accompanied by bodyguards, briskly walked over to Su Qingtong’s side, glanced at Shi Mingfang, who stared back with her swollen eyes as venomous as a snake ready to strike.

When Su Qingtong saw Ah Da, she immediately grabbed her hand and asked anxiously, “Did that woman just run into the dressing room to bully you? Are you all right?”

Su Qingtong knew all about Shi Mingfang; her mind was off, always finding fault with Su and targeting her now and then. Initially, Su found it baffling, but today, with Zhou Zhixiang acting like a lunatic and shamelessly cozying up to her, it clicked — Shi Mingfang’s targeting was driven by jealousy.

That’s just ridiculous.

Worried, Su Qingtong held Ah Da’s delicate face to check, “This old lady loves to hit people in the face, your pretty little face better not have been harmed by her.”

“No,” Ah Da replied with a smile, shaking her head. “I have my bodyguards with me; she wouldn’t dare to do anything.”

Su Qingtong glanced at the two tall and strong bodyguards by her side, pinched Ah Da’s cheek, and sighed, “He’s keeping a really close eye on you, but it’s good that you have their protection.”

Little Incense Burner was timid; even a raised voice could scare her. It wouldn’t do to have no one to protect her.

Although Su Qingtong was loath to leave her to someone else, she had to admit that Qin Yu was capable of protecting her completely.

Ah Da pulled her hand away and was about to speak when Shi Mingfang’s hysterical curses erupted nearby.

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“Crazy, absolutely crazy! You two sluts chatting in front of me, humiliating me, hitting me — I won’t let you off easily for all of this.”

She grabbed an assistant nearby. “You, go find the director right now, and tell him, either this crew has me or Su Qingtong, not both. If he wants the investment, he can decide for himself!”

The assistant ran off immediately, and Shi Mingfang covered her face, her mouth twisting into a manic grin, “Very good, you two. It’s been a long time since I’ve been truly angry, but I won’t let you go. Su Qingtong, I’ll have you kicked out of the crew today, and from tomorrow on, I guarantee no crew or director will dare to hire you.”

Su Qingtong, holding onto Ah Da, responded, “Big talk there, who do you think you are? Acting high and mighty like some princess? I’m sorry, but our country doesn’t have princesses.”

“You know, your words sound familiar. Seems like your bestie, Miss Wang, said the same thing. But, well, you can see the result, I’m still right here.”

Shi Mingfang was taken aback, unbelieving, “How is that possible? If Qingyi really wanted to mess with you, you’d still be here?”

“That’s just the way it is,” said Su Qingtong with a shake of her head. “Miss Shi, originally I had no grudge with you, we didn’t even know each other, but you insisted on targeting me. So the slap I gave you was self-defense, everyone here saw it.”

“Saw it?” Shi Mingfang turned around and asked loudly to the people in the dressing room, “Tell me, what did you all see?”

Silence fell; everyone kept their heads down.

Shi Mingfang couldn’t hide her triumph; the finger marks on her face wriggled like worms, “See, nobody will help you, so you can forget about it. Who asked you to steal my man? In the Capital City, nobody dares to snatch a man from Shi Mingfang.”

“Who’s snatching your man? Zhou Zhixiang? Oh, come on, Miss Shi, just because you fancy junk food doesn’t mean others have to like it too.”

Su Qingtong couldn’t help but roll her eyes while Ah Da covered her mouth to laugh.

Shi Mingfang clenched her teeth in anger, “If it wasn’t for you sending him signals, how could he possibly take an interest in you?”

Su Qingtong flicked her bangs aside, “Is it possible that because I’m pretty and a lot of people like me, it’s somehow also my fault? Can’t the blame be placed on men?”

She couldn’t understand it, either. Shi Mingfang, a wealthy heiress, could have any man she wanted, so why obsess over Zhou Zhixiang, a notorious playboy who wasn’t even that handsome.

Ah Da placed her hand by her mouth and whispered to Su Qingtong, “She came in just now cursing you for being a mistress.”

Su Qingtong sighed, “You saw it too, being pretty means I’m easily targeted by clingy pests; you be careful as well.”

Ah Da nodded. It was her first encounter with someone like Shi Mingfang, who seemed completely unhinged and not at all like a normal person.

Shi Mingfang was adamant that Su Qingtong’s seduction was the reason Zhou Zhixiang was giving her the cold shoulder. Recently, Zhou’s patience with her had been waning, but before the shoot began, he had seemed very fond of her, even calling her ‘baby’ affectionately in bed.

Men, once they get what they want, they really don’t cherish it anymore.

Deep down, Shi Mingfang knew Zhou Zhixiang didn’t have many true feelings for her, but the thought of admitting defeat to Su Qingtong, a contemptible person with nothing but looks, was absolutely unacceptable to her.

“I don’t care. Whether it’s Zhou Zhixiang or the fact that you hit me just now, I’m keeping track of it all. Wait until the director comes, then you can pack up and leave.”

Shi Mingfang tilted her chin up, confident that she held the winning hand, determined to drive Su Qingtong out today.

“As you wish.”

Su Qingtong, having dared to strike her, was prepared to take responsibility.

Ah Da furrowed her brows, her small face solemn with concern. She seemed worried that Shi Mingfang was overly confident that the director would choose her over Su Qingtong.

Su Qingtong rubbed her head, “It’s just a supporting role. If it’s gone, it’s gone. If I don’t stand up for myself today, I’ll never have another chance. So, I’m making a big profit.”

Ah Da chuckled lightly. Bronze Sword really wasn’t one to suffer losses. “As long as you’re okay, I was just worried you might be heartbroken since you’ve been filming this role for several days.”

“It does sting a little, but just a little,” Su Qingtong said nonchalantly. “Anyway, that slap just now felt pretty satisfying.”

Hearing their conversation, Shi Mingfang’s smile grew even wider, “Scared? If you’re scared, kneel down and kowtow to me. The two of you are only fit to be my servants.”

“Servant, my foot! Want another smack? I can make your cheeks symmetrical if you like?” Su Qingtong’s expression turned cold and sharp like an unsheathed Bronze Sword, ready to strike, as Shi Mingfang brought Ah Da into the exchange.

Shi Mingfang bit her lip and took a few steps back, visibly intimidated by the possibility of Su Qingtong hitting her again, her heart filled with both fear and fury. She wished she could rip the two fox spirits to shreds.

The break room fell suddenly quiet. Everyone around, who had been eagerly listening in, was thrilled. They hadn’t expected Su Qingtong would actually confront Shi Mingfang head-on, showing no fear.

Many on the set could tell Zhou Zhixiang was interested in Su Qingtong, but given his status as a popular young actor constantly embroiled in scandals, this was nothing unusual.

From Su Qingtong’s words, it seemed she actually despised Zhou Zhixiang and looked down on him—a truly juicy piece of gossip.

Ten minutes later, Director Ma Yingkai rushed in, followed by a large entourage, including Assistant Director Liang Xingkai, the leading actor Zhou Zhixiang, and the main actress, among other important figures.

Seeing Director Ma’s arrival, the onlookers in the rest area realized the situation was escalating.

Ah Da and Su Qingtong stood together, neither moving nor speaking. Both were stunningly beautiful, especially Ah Da, so delicate she hardly seemed real. Director Ma and his company couldn’t help but focus on her, their eyes full of shock.

They had witnessed a girl even more beautiful than Su Qingtong, a scandal-ridden new star who made her way in the entertainment industry with her looks.