Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 189

The performances in May are at the end of the month.

This event has garnered significant attention due to Shen Guining's return to the stage.

The topic immediately became a trending topic after the dance drama "Xiushui Yangyang" ended.

#ShenGuining's comeback#
#ClassicalDanceReturnsToTheSoul#
This time, the stage finally showed its soul!

Some people are truly born to be the center of attention; they're the focus no matter where they stand.

[For dance dramas, Shen Guining is the only choice; this is her domain!]

[I'm not trying to start a fight, but Shen Guining is simply more suited for the chief position.]

[Upstairs +1]

Let's not say that, lest it bring negative attention to Ningning.

Anyway, everyone knows what's going on.

……

Cai Yingying naturally saw these comments as well, and she was so angry that her face turned ashen, and she dug her nails into her palms.

She's clearly the top student, so why does Shen Guining always steal the spotlight? Is she destined to live in Shen Guining's shadow forever?

Privately, the group members were also dissatisfied with her; everyone liked Shen Guining and favored her.

To outsiders, she was able to sit in the top position because of luck, not because of her ability.

While she was lost in thought, a colleague came over to tell her, "Yingying, someone is looking for you outside."

Cai Yingying snapped out of her thoughts, "...Okay, I understand."

She picked up her phone, got up, and went outside.

At the top of the stairs, a man wearing a floral shirt and jeans leaned against the wall. His hair partially covered his eyebrows and his stubble was unkempt, making him look somewhat slovenly. He held a cigarette between his fingers and occasionally took a puff.

Cai Yingying frowned, her eyes filled with repulsion. "Why are you here?"

"Why can't I come?" The man casually tossed away his cigarette butt, stomped it out, and smirked. "You blocked all my contact methods, so I had no choice but to come here to find you."

"Why are you still looking for me? We've already broken up."

"Does breaking up mean cutting off all contact? We were lovers after all, how can you be so heartless?" Cai Yingying said impatiently. "I've already given you the breakup fee, and you've said you wouldn't come looking for me again."

The man chuckled and said, "What can that little bit of breakup money do? You're the principal dancer at the dance theater now, giving you so little isn't appropriate."

Cai Yingying retorted angrily, "You think 80,000 yuan isn't enough? That's what I saved up for a year! Don't push your luck!"

In a place like Beijing where land is incredibly expensive, everything costs money, from food and clothing to transportation, as well as personal care, grooming, and various social expenses, making it extremely difficult to save money.

He didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I lost money, give me some more."

"Are you still gambling?" Cai Yingying said with utter disgust. "I'm broke too, don't come looking for me!"

"How could you not have money? Don't try to fool me."

Even if I had it, I wouldn't give it to you.

The man approached her and threatened, "If you don't give it to me, I'll expose everything you've done and see if you can still hold onto your position as chief."

Cai Yingying's eyes widened, "You—"

“I’ve kept all the evidence of the things you asked me to do.” He slowly gave examples, “For instance, you once asked me to fabricate rumors about Shen Guining and Fu Jianzhou and post them online, slandering her for having an affair with an investor and ruining her reputation…”

"Shut up!" Cai Yingying interrupted hurriedly, subconsciously glancing around. Fortunately, there weren't many people around at this time.

The man raised an eyebrow. "If you want me to shut up, you'd better show some sincerity."

Cai Yingying repeated, "I really have no money."

She just made a down payment on a car last month, and doesn't have much savings left.

"I don't care. I'll give you a week at most. I want 100,000 yuan, or I'll expose those things. You know in your heart which is more important, 100,000 yuan or your career."

After saying that, he left smugly.

Cai Yingying was physically and mentally exhausted, and endless regret welled up in her heart.

One wrong step leads to another, and now that she's in the hands of such a scoundrel, it'll never end. He'll keep using this to threaten her.

Perhaps, everyone needs to bear the consequences of their actions.

She didn't know what to do.

She compromised this time, but what about next time, and the time after that? What will she use to fill that bottomless pit?