Chapter 153: Thrilling to Fight and Flee—Wen Yan Has Only Himself to Blame.

The blame shifted onto Bai Ling.

Slightly taken aback, Bai Ling’s eyes immediately changed.

“Sure enough, this girl hadn’t made a move all along. I found it strange, but now I see she was waiting for me right here!”

Fortunately, although Bai Ling had set the overall tone of the script, making it difficult for Lin Yubai and Su Chaolin to improvise or follow Wen Yan’s spontaneous performance, Bai Ling had experimented with many possibilities within the realm of award-winning actresses before selecting this script.

Bi Xiaoxiao’s sudden attack and interrogation of everyone was part of the plan.

Of course, the ending of this version wasn’t very good and was filled with melodrama, which was why Bai Ling had originally discarded it.

But now, she could use the same method to turn the situation around.

Bai Ling took a swift step forward.

With a sharp slap, she struck Bi Xiaoxiao’s face.

It wasn’t hard, but enough to leave Wen Yan, the actress playing Bi Xiaoxiao, utterly stunned.

Not only her, but everyone present was dumbfounded.

“Damn, going that far?”

“The earlier episodes had kissing scenes, and this one just went straight to hitting?”

“Didn’t you forget? This scene was supposed to be a pillow fight and a catfight.”

“Yeah, that’s the whole vibe. Why am I even surprised?”

After slapping her, Bai Ling, gauging Wen Yan’s reaction, said, “Don’t make yourself a joke!”

When she delivered the slap, Bai Ling showed bursts of anger.

But when she spoke, she displayed a calmness as if holding herself back.

The transition from a losing control Hou Feifei to a composed Hou Feifei was natural.

She still did not stray from her character’s limits.

She glanced at the remaining two, “Is this farce going to continue?”

Without hesitation, she turned and walked away.

Just as she opened the door to leave, Bai Ling looked back at the three people still in the room.

In that moment, many read ‘regret,’ ‘lament,’ and ‘grief’ in her eyes.

Expressing emotion through the eyes is extremely challenging.

But throughout this scene, Bai Ling’s use of her gaze was exquisitely subtle.

Even actors who once held S-tier status couldn’t help but admire her.

No one noticed that Bai Ling was just putting on a show—striking and then running away.

Onstage, the three were still bewildered, especially Wen Yan, who was on the verge of losing her composure.

Wasn’t this supposed to be the perfect moment to embarrass Bai Ling?

How did the tables turn, leaving her suppressed and even humiliated?

Wait!

This isn’t right!

The script wasn’t supposed to go this way.

Su Chaolin and Lin Yubai, watching Bai Ling leave, suddenly found an opening to continue the scene.

Su Chaolin hurried after Bai Ling, while Lin Yubai remained entangled with Wen Yan to finish the performance.

When the two finally made their exit, Lin Yubai, the reigning Best Actor, let out a long breath.

That was close!

Almost lost control of the scene.

Getting Wen Yan to complete the show was truly challenging.

After the performance, Bai Ling and Su Chaolin stepped forward from backstage.

Bai Ling glanced at Wen Yan’s pitiful, resentful eyes and felt a surge of satisfaction.

This girl thought she could stab her in the back at a critical moment?

No way!

If Bai Ling hadn’t been careful, would she have dared to act alongside Wen Yan?

Besides, Bai Ling had chosen the method that allowed her to enjoy the moment and then quickly escape, giving Wen Yan no chance to retaliate.

Wen Yan had her schemes; Bai Ling could have her own.

At least for now, Bai Ling hadn’t lost out.

That was enough.

At the scene, many actors weren’t sure whether to applaud or remain silent.

They exchanged glances, their expressions peculiar.

After all, Bai Ling’s early changes to the script were quite good, and her acting was on point.

She had managed to add some color to what was essentially a terrible script.

But Wen Yan’s sudden outburst in the latter half felt abrupt.

Though Bai Ling had smoothed things over, it was clear the effect wasn’t as good as at the start.

Hence the current awkward situation.

Meanwhile, the live chat was flooded with continuous discussion about the scene.

Some praised Bai Ling and Lin Yubai’s acting.

Others thought the script changes were acceptable.

Some questioned the logic of the beginning and end.

There were even purists who claimed the alterations were too drastic and called the scene rubbish.

Of course, those purists were likely trolls.

Even if anyone liked Wang Dagang’s original film, they were certainly not the majority.

No matter what, Bai Ling’s scene had generated a huge buzz.

No one could definitively say if it was good or bad; it only sparked heated debate.

However, the contents of the comment section would not affect the actors’ actual ratings.

If the results mattered, it would be up to the directors.

Zhuge Tianguang stood up first, “I saw some brilliant moments, but also many flaws.”

“I haven’t read the original script, but I know it must have been changed a lot. Can you tell me why you decided to alter the script?”

Everyone on stage looked directly at Bai Ling.

Now it was clear—Bai Ling had rewritten the script.

Zhuge Tianguang chuckled, “Not bad, Bai Ling, I’ve always had high hopes for you.”

“Your performance in this scene satisfies me.”

“But I want to ask, why did Bi Xiaoxiao suddenly attack in the second half? Was the slap deliberately planned by you?”

Zhuge Tianguang looked puzzled.

Everyone else was too.

Wen Yan’s deeply aggrieved gaze had yet to fall on Bai Ling when Bai Ling said, “Teacher Zhuge, you’re joking.”

“Wen Yan and I have a good relationship. How could I design a scene to humiliate her?”

“It was unexpected that Wen Yan suddenly got inspired and added this twist. I had no choice but to react.”

After calmly defending herself, Bai Ling glanced at Wen Yan, “Wen Yan, are you alright? You don’t blame me, do you?”

“If you do, that’s understandable. I got so immersed in the role that I reacted instinctively.”

“It’s all my fault. How about you slap me back later to vent?”

Everyone immediately teased the two,

Wow, such sarcasm.

You two still call yourselves sisters?

What a joke!

Who didn’t know you had a falling out during “Come to My House for New Year”?

Is this really the time to fight again?

But if Wen Yan suddenly changed the script, then she really had only herself to blame.

No wonder the looks on everyone’s faces were strange, tinged with anticipation for the drama to unfold.

At this moment, Wen Yan looked as uncomfortable as if she’d swallowed a fly.

What could she say?

She could only pout and tear up, “It’s nothing…”

Having said this, Zhuge Tianguang sat down.

Just as Director Zhou Xuan was about to stand, Wang Dagang eagerly grabbed the microphone, his face stern and eyes sharp.