Night Tide-Chap93
Xiang Wan listened to Chao Xin’s words and fell silent for a moment. She had never heard Chao Xin mention this Sun Qi before, and even though Chao Xin's tone remained relatively calm, her immediate rush to find Paipai hinted that this so-called father was not a good person. Almost instinctively, Xiang Wan wanted to go to Chao Xin; however, she hesitated, knowing Chao Xin's character might make her feel reluctant.
Night Tide-Chap92
Chao Xin had gone off the grid. Her disappearance appeared to be deliberate, focusing on specific colleagues. She had taken a leave of absence from the production team, suggesting that she might miss one or two upcoming recordings. Furthermore, she had arranged for another industry heavyweight, Ji Mingcheng, to stand in as a temporary mentor during her absence. She also sent a WeChat message to Xiang Wan, mentioning some urgent business that had come…
Night Tide-Chap91
That was a banquet that left both the host and the guest in high spirits. As it had started early, it wasn't very late when the feast ended. Xiang Wan was reluctant to leave. However, if she stayed any longer, she feared she wouldn't be able to leave at all. She put on her clothes, picked up her phone, and noticed a missed call from Su Chang.
Night Tide-Chap90
Xiang Wan's heart swelled to an immeasurable size, as if barely able to withstand the tumultuous emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. All that manifested was an instinctive twitching. Her heart was fluttering, like eyelids uncertain whether to signal joy or sorrow. Then she kissed Chao Xin, this time for calmness. A tranquility rose from the depths of her soul, as if someone whispered to her that it wasn't just in this moment, where only these…
Night Tide-Chap89
"Family?" This word by Xiang Wan seemed to drift in from outside the window, disoriented by the wind. Chao Xin sharply caught the confusion in Xiang Wan's semantics, shifted her body slightly, and mustered the courage to meet Xiang Wan's gaze. "You said... family?" Xiang Wan's brows furrowed as she asked again, uncertainly. "Is there something wrong with your family? An incident?" Xiang Wan took a gentle breath, "But why do you say that I can't accept…
Night Tide-Chap88
Xiang Wan began to breathe lightly, and so did Chao Xin. They were both a little eager, but Chao Xin's hand pressed against Xiang Wan's chest, feeling the chaotic heartbeat with her fingers that connected her heart, while her lips parted under the command of her rational mind. "What... are you doing?" Chao Xin asked, Was Xiang Wan still teasing her?
Night Tide-Chap87
Class A's competitive performance concluded, and the three contestants stepped out from the interplay of light and shadows, awaiting the judges' scores and comments. Shu Qin was competent but not exceptional. After all, playing a character with a soft exterior and a firm interior, even if she portrayed it with rich layers and tension, her stage presence was still lacking. Not to mention that her vocal techniques weren't top-notch.
Night Tide-Chap86
However, Xiang Wan said nothing, returning instead to her usual quiet and dignified demeanor. Her momentary loss of control wasn't just about this single incident. It was about watching Chao Xin from a distance, day after day, since the beginning of the competition, experiencing firsthand the gradual loss of her to Chao Xin. Or rather, the fading of Xiang Wan's uniqueness to Chao Xin.
Night Tide-Chap85
The next day, Xiang Wan didn't get her wish to have Chao Xin send her back to the villa. Because the production team occupied half a day collecting behind-the-scenes footage of everyday life outside of the competition. After dinner, the production team announced that the recording was more than halfway done and thanked everyone for their cooperation, mentioning that the show was progressing smoothly.
Night Tide-Chap84
Xiang Wan had never realized that her hesitation was discovered so early by Chao Xin. It wasn't just because she showed any sign of wavering that Chao Xin decisively gave up on her. So this was what Chao Xin had thought. With each additional explanation, Xiang Wan felt increasingly heartbroken. At the Lantern Festival, following her conversation with Chao Xin, she was reminded of Chao Wang again.
Night Tide-Chap83
Xiang Wan's performance was actually quite risky just now. If she hadn't adjusted to her best state after leaving the restroom, then, Chao Xin would have replaced her due to professional concerns. In that scenario, no matter how the episode was edited, Xiang Wan would not have been safe. It might have even incited a war of words between the fans of Xiang Wan and Chao Xin.
Night Tide-Chap82
"Every time I see you, my heart flutters, and I'm all thumbs." "Before going on stage, my thoughts aren't on how to perform well but on how to make sure you see my good performance." "I'm not pleased when you chat so freely with Shu Qin, nor am I happy when you touch her neck." Xiang Wan furrowed her brows, her eyes slightly misting.
Night Tide-Chap81
The script read-through was straightforward; it primarily involved running through the lines to check if anything sounded awkward. Usually, in audio dramas, the read-through focuses on ensuring the audience's comprehension, but this variety show doesn't need to. Since this variety show prioritized watchability, it deviated from the typical dubbing variety show of using existing film and television material and having voice actors perform the dubbing.
Night Tide-Chap80
However, Chao Xin said nothing. She simply gazed quietly at Xiang Wan, then her eyes shifted down to look at Xiang Wan's foot. Skin fair as cream, glistening under the tap. There was a slight redness, making it uncertain whether it resulted from the heat of the water or an allergic reaction. So Chao Xin asked Xiang Wan, "Do you feel uncomfortable?"
Night Tide-Chap79
The VJ team moved to the training room, which was constructed after dismantling the largest studio in the old broadcasting building. With its pure white corridors and doors, along with pink doorplates, the rooms were arranged as neatly as classrooms. Unlike a school, the hallway was embedded with many lights to create a bright and clean effect for filming. Class A's training room was the first on the right side of the hall, the door was unlocked, and…