Chapter 42 - 19 I am Innocent

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At the doorway.

Ye Bingtong’s ear was pressed against the door, eavesdropping.

At this moment, upon hearing Ye Xiao’s words, her gaze couldn’t help but shift.

That’s right.

The persona of a genius music girl, wasn’t it tailored for her?

Li Mingyu’s new movie should rightfully be hers!

If she could become one of the female leads, with Li Mingyu’s fame and ability, she would surely become wildly popular, breaking into the entertainment industry in one fell swoop!

In Ye Bingtong’s eyes, ambition filled this moment; she pressed her ear even tighter against the door, wanting to know if Ye Bolin had any more insider information.

Ye Bolin, finding Ye Xiao’s deliberately weird tone somewhat amusing, still explained, “The character is indeed a musical genius, but a composing prodigy. When shooting, what’s more important should be the acting of internal emotions. Understanding music theory or proficiency in instruments isn’t the main focus. The essential thing is acting ability.”

Ye Xiao blinked, “Big brother, are you suggesting that I have good acting skills?”

Ye Bolin nodded subconsciously.

How could your acting not be good?

Just by looking at the surface, one could never tell what you’re really thinking.

As Ye Bolin’s gaze met Ye Xiao’s somewhat dangerous eyes, he coughed lightly and hurriedly said, “Such a great opportunity, I just think you should give it a try. The best outcome would be to succeed, but if you don’t, Xingguang Film and Television has a pile of scripts, for you to pick at will.”

Ye Xiao looked at Ye Bolin with some suspicion.

[Hiss, isn’t my big brother being a little too nice to me? Could it be because he’s too disappointed with Ye Bingtong? According to the plot, he’s someone who wouldn’t even spare me, his country-bumpkin little sister, a second glance.]

Ye Bolin was taken aback for a moment, and his heart ached once again.

He remembered the first time he had seen Ye Xiao.

Back then.

Why had he acted as if possessed, taking a few words from Ye Bingtong to heart, and treating his own little sister with such disdain?

If he hadn’t heard Xiaoxiao’s inner voice, that day she would have had to walk to school all by herself.

How distressed she must have felt in her heart!

Thankfully, it was still possible to make amends.

If he could, Ye Bolin truly wished he could give his heart to Ye Xiao right now.

On the surface, Ye Xiao appeared to take it for granted, “Alright then, since you say so, big brother, I’ll reluctantly give it a try. My acting should be pretty good.”

Ye Xiao acted as if she had everything under control.

Ye Bolin began to feel conflicted again.

He wanted to give Ye Xiao a heads-up, so she could prepare in advance.

But… with Xiaoxiao being so confident, he was starting to panic.

Li Mingyu was known for his stubborn temperament.

Bai Shilan, already a top-tier young starlet, had the backing to secure her role. Li Mingyu didn’t seem impressed initially, but eventually, he gave in after much persuasion.

But Li Mingyu had made it clear.

The other lead female role in the movie was the real soul, and he insisted on choosing her himself!

That’s why there was this audition.

Even though Ye Bolin considered himself a significant influence, if he were to forcibly appoint Xiaoxiao, the renowned director might just walk away from it all.

This time, he also wanted Xiaoxiao to give it a try.

But with Xiaoxiao so confident, would she not feel sad if she didn’t get the part?

Ye Bolin couldn’t help but clench his teeth.

She was his own little sister; if it didn’t work out, at worst he could swallow his pride and try to persuade them as well.

Even if he couldn’t secure the most important role for her, perhaps he could try to squeeze Bai Shilan out of the picture?

Bai Shilan’s backing capital. He, Ye Bolin, wasn’t afraid of that.

Ye Bolin was deep in his calculations.

Suddenly.

The door was pushed open.

Ye Bingtong couldn’t help but walk in.

Ye Bolin frowned and looked at her, “Bingtong, were you eavesdropping?”

“Big brother!” Ye Bingtong said pitifully, “I was thirsty and wanted to go downstairs for water. I just happened to pass by and hear your conversation, it wasn’t intentional eavesdropping.”

[Tsk tsk tsk. The staircase seems to be on the other side, though.] Ye Xiao snarked.

In the original book, Ye Bingtong was definitely the darling of the group.

All three brothers would do anything she asked and doted on her hand and foot.

Ye Bingtong probably hadn’t gotten out of that favored role yet, which was why she walked in so boldly without any hesitation.

“Knock on the door next time,” Ye Bolin said with a frown.

Ye Bingtong nodded her head aggrievedly, then said, “Big brother, I’ve already promised not to associate with Pei Yue anymore. I’m also a daughter of the Ye family, you can’t be partial.”

In the original book.

Ye Bingtong was all, “Xiaoxiao is the daughter of the Ye family; I can’t compete with her for anything.”

That was because everything was hers, which allowed her to appear unconcerned.

Now what?

Her treatment within the Ye family was incomparable to that in the book, and Ye Bingtong could no longer utter those pretentious words, instead, she now stressed that she too was a daughter of the Ye family.

Ye Xiao scoffed coldly; her character was definitely not one to hold back!

Right there, Ye Xiao started to speak sarcastically, “Oh? What did you say when I just came? ‘Dad, Mom, Xiaoxiao is your daughter, I can be alone, you should take care of Xiaoxiao first, don’t worry about me.’ What’s up, it’s only been a few days and you can’t tolerate it anymore? Now you’re also a daughter of the Ye family? Let me tell you what breed your biological parents are.”

Ye Xiao put on her shoes and got out of bed, walking expressionlessly over to Ye Bingtong.

Ye Bingtong felt a bit panicked; she said subconsciously, “Your mother… your mother has passed away, hasn’t she?”

Ye Xiao scoffed, “Indeed, my mother passed away a few years ago, but your biological parents, they’re still alive, a scourge for a thousand years, they’re living just fine.”

“Xiaoxiao?” Ye Bolin was also a bit confused.

When they found Ye Xiao, they only found out about her and her mother living by themselves.

Latter, her mother became gravely ill and passed away, leaving her some inheritance, which enabled her to go to university.

But that money wasn’t much, which was why Ye Xiao had been living so meagerly before.

Ye Xiao said expressionlessly, “It’s quite simple, the family that took me in, they only wanted a boy. Before me, they already had two daughters. Initially, they believed in some folk sayings, thinking that this time it would definitely be a boy, and that’s why they were willing to come to the county city to give birth. What a coincidence, they just happened to come across my mother amusing herself in the little county city when she showed symptoms of premature labor, a critical situation, no time to go to a better hospital. Two people of disparate status accidentally gave birth in the same hospital.”

As Ye Xiao spoke, she seemed rather disdainful.

Although the book spent half the day explaining it, she still found such explanations to be far-fetched.

But who made this the world of the book? No matter how preposterous, anything could happen.

Ye Xiao’s expression was a mix of a smile and not a smile as she continued, “Isn’t it such a coincidence that the two kids got switched by accident? That family, they were so eager for a son, what do you think would be my fate in their hands?”

Ye Bingtong shrank back a little in fear, “I… I don’t know anything. I’m innocent!”