During the short break, my body finally relaxed into the sofa.
The studio lights dimmed slightly, and the noise around us softened as staff moved in quickly for touch-ups. I was sipping water when Rong Suyin, who was seated beside me, leaned closer and whispered softly, "Xiyu, the next segment is a bit tricky. Be prepared."
I turned my head toward her and nodded once. "Mm."
Her warning was brief, but it was enough to tighten my nerves again. As the makeup artist stepped in to touch up my lipstick and lightly powdered my face, I replayed Yun Si's words in my mind
.Personal questions will come. Rumors will be brought up. Don't rush. Don't deny too hard. Don't explain too much.
I kept my expression neutral as the stylist adjusted a few loose strands of my hair, making sure everything looked neat and camera-ready. On the surface, I appeared calm. Inside, I was bracing myself.
