Chapter 395 Liu Yifei: I'm not reconciled, I want it too!

"Oh my god... Jiang Jing is way too good to Yang Mi!"

"With just that one simple sentence, Yang Mi's status in the industry has instantly changed!"

"Why her! We all started as celebrities; why is her luck so good?"

"If only it were me standing by his side..."

"It's just a bit bigger, what's the big deal? I'll go get some padding tomorrow!"

They knew all too well the significance behind that seemingly casual gesture of Jiang Jing's.

As fellow actresses, not only had Yang Mi successfully transitioned into capital, but she had also gained such clear favor and protection from Jiang Jing.

This was simply heaven-defying luck; how could they not be envious, jealous, and hateful?

Liu Yifei sat quietly in her seat, taking in everything happening in the corner not far away.

Watching as Yang Mi, with Jiang Jing's subtle support, instantly became the object that several industry giants scrambled to curry favor with.

Her fingers tightened slightly around her wine glass, waves of emotion rising within her; she felt deeply moved.

As a top-tier post-85 actress alongside Yang Mi, Liu Yifei's life trajectory was equally dazzling.

She had grown up amidst praise; although her family background wasn't as perfect as Yang Mi's—perhaps even a bit complicated—

in terms of the starting point of her acting career and her national recognition, she considered herself second to none.

The roles she portrayed, such as Zhao Ling'er and Little Dragon Maiden, had long since become classics in the hearts of a generation, and the image of the "Fairy Sister" was deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Transitioning to the big screen, although her results weren't explosive, among her peers, the depth and reputation of her works remained top-tier.

More importantly, throughout her journey, she had almost none of the dramatic and disastrous marital setbacks that Yang Mi had; her emotional life had been extremely low-key.

Deep down, Liu Yifei had always vaguely felt that she was superior to Yang Mi.

Although she wasn't as well-endowed as her, she possessed impeccable looks and a unique temperament.

Her career was developing steadily, without so much drama.

However, at this moment, seeing that Yang Mi had not only successfully transitioned into capital,

but also had a perfect man like Jiang Jing—who combined wealth, talent, power, and looks—standing behind her,

and seeing Yang Mi so protected by him, the immense help and sense of security she had gained invisibly made Liu Yifei clearly feel, for the first time, an emotion called "envy and jealousy" sprouting and spreading in her heart.

'Where... am I inferior to her?' Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask herself.

In terms of looks and temperament, she was confident she didn't lose to anyone.

In terms of career achievements, she also looked down on her peers.

In terms of personal life, she was still unmarried, and her romantic history was simple...

What she lacked, it seemed, was exactly such a powerful support, one capable of changing everything.

Her mother's constant nagging in her ear and Jiang Jing's scorching gaze just now acted like a catalyst, completely igniting the hidden competitive spirit within her.

She was not resigned!

She didn't believe she would lose to Yang Mi!

She didn't have the long legs and exotic charm of Leng Ba, nor was she as well-endowed as Yang Mi.

But she had this face that countless people revered as a divine appearance, and this unique, cool, and ethereal temperament.

She, too, wanted to be crazy once, to compete for that man who made all women go crazy.

Once this thought arose, it grew wildly like a virus.

Liu Yifei took a deep breath, suppressing the palpitations in her heart, and put a smile back on her face.

She stood up, straightened her skirt, held her wine glass, and walked straight toward the corner where Yang Mi was.

Her relationship with Yang Mi was something people in the industry knew well; it couldn't be considered good.

Years of fighting for commercial endorsements, competition for film and television resources, plus the constant pitting against each other by their respective fanbases, had resulted in an invisible barrier always existing between the two.

They might not even speak when meeting; it certainly wasn't intimate.

But to say there was any deep hatred, that wasn't the case either.

Liu Yifei was very smart; she didn't choose to go directly to talk to Jiang Jing, as that would be too purposeful.

She chose a roundabout approach, first breaking the ice with her "old rival" Yang Mi, so she could naturally get in touch with Jiang Jing through her.

With a smile on her face, she walked to Yang Mi's side, first raising her wine glass to gesture toward Jiang Jing and the other women like Leng Ba, her voice crisp and moving:

"Mr. Jiang, everyone, good evening."

Jiang Jing looked at her, returned a gentle smile, and nodded.

Leng Ba and the others also responded with smiles.

Then, Liu Yifei turned her gaze to Yang Mi, her tone carrying a sense of familiarity: "Mimi, it's been a long time since we've had a proper chat like this."

She began to chat with Yang Mi proactively, her words no longer carrying the usual aloofness, but instead, a touch of reminiscence about the past.

She mentioned some trivial yet warm little details from when they worked together or appeared on the same stage in the early years.

What a shrewd person Yang Mi was; having struggled and climbed in the entertainment industry for so many years, her ability to read people had long since reached perfection.

Liu Yifei's sudden initiative and the subtle change in her tone immediately made her smell something unusual.

This Fairy Sister, who was always aloof, was actually taking the initiative to lower herself and show goodwill to chat with her "rival" today?

Yang Mi rolled her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Liu Yifei's seemingly calm face.

She glanced at Jiang Jing, who was leisurely tasting wine nearby but looking over with a playful gaze, and instantly understood.

Goodness!

Yang Mi chuckled inwardly—it seemed this Fairy Sister couldn't sit still anymore and was about to make a move!

The target... was indeed my man!

She's trying to use me to make a connection!

In a flash, Yang Mi already had a plan in mind.

She knew Jiang Jing too well; for a beauty of Liu Yifei's level, he absolutely had no reason to refuse.

Since Liu Yifei had taken this step herself, the outcome was almost predetermined.

Rather than putting on airs here and being the "bad guy," it was better to go with the flow and actively facilitate it.

It would not only make her look generous but also earn her some "sensible" and "understanding" brownie points in front of Jiang Jing.

Further elevating her status and favor in his heart.

It wouldn't be a waste of how that guy had pampered her just now.

Thinking of this, the smile on Yang Mi's face instantly became more enthusiastic, as if she were truly happy about her old friend's initiative to chat.

"Yeah, Xixi, it's been so many years in the blink of an eye." Yang Mi picked up the conversation, her tone becoming much more intimate, even calling Liu Yifei by her nickname.

"We were all still so green back then; thinking about it, it's quite nostalgic."

The two of them, in a subtle atmosphere of tacit understanding, exchanged pleasantries back and forth just like that.

Recalling some insignificant past events, the atmosphere actually seemed unprecedentedly harmonious.

After chatting for a few minutes, Yang Mi felt the time was about right.

With a peculiar smile on her face, she reached out, took Liu Yifei's arm, and gently pulled her in front of Jiang Jing.