A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 8 - The Scars On Her Heart

This chapter has been translated by Atlas Studios. All credits belong to them.

The next day was a rest day, and Luo Luo had initially arranged to go shopping with Xia Ling. However, after their falling out last night, Luo Luo did not come looking for Xia Ling. Looking at her schedule, Xia Ling thought that she should go buy some necessities to bring along for the MV outdoor filming the next day, and there was also some daily items to buy; there was no way she would be able to stay in.

She went looking for Tan Ying, the general manager of the training camp, to take a leave for the day. According to the camp regulations, trainees had to give prior notice if they wanted to leave the camp.

Tan Ying looked up at her and gave an insincere smile. "I heard that Luo Luo and you had an argument yesterday?"

Xia Ling frowned slightly before replying. "That is my personal matter."

Tan Ying laughed but shrugged and changed the topic when he saw Xia Ling's face turn cold. "I also heard that you had a windmill dance battle with Lu Tao and beat him."

Xia Ling thought to herself. He is indeed well updated.

She did not respond, quietly waiting for Tan Ying to continue.

Tan Ying also kept quiet as their eyes locked for a moment. Suddenly, he laughed. "Ye Xingling, why have I never realized you were this interesting? If it were anybody else who had beaten someone as good as Lu Tao, they would be bragging to everyone in sight. But you, you look irritated even when somebody asks you about it."

Xia Ling sought to keep her emotions in check and to look less irritated. After all, this was the general manager of the training camp she was talking to. He had a huge stake in determining if she would be able to successfully debut in the future.

"And also a good actress." Tan Ying shook his head and muttered to himself.

"Mr. Tan, is there anything else? I still need to prepare many things for the outdoor shoot for the next few days. If I don't get going I might not have enough time," said Xia Ling simply. Since Tan Ying had said that she was acting, she need not hide her feelings.

Tan Ying said, "Yes, there is something I need to ask. Ye Xingling, did you learn to breakdance before joining the training camp?"

Xia Ling finally realized what he was getting at. She thought for a moment and then answered, "I've never learned breakdancing officially. More accurately, I've only learned how to do some spins and the windmill, leaning more towards gymnastics to practice on a regular basis."

"No wonder your flexibility is so good." Tan Ying gave her a once over, and then thought out loud. "Why didn't you mention this when you were filling in your skill proficiency when you entered the camp last year?

Xia Ling rolled her eyes in her head. Of course not, she had not reincarnated then.

Outwardly, she responded by saying, "If I had reported this skill in the beginning I would have been sent to the group practicing street dance. I don't like the street dance." Xia Ling had never liked the noisy and animated dance genre, it was just not her cup of tea.

"That is such a pity," said Tan Ying. "Ever since the Hei Yao Shi group disbanded, Skyart Entertainment never had another street dancing group. Lu Tao has great potential, thus I'm looking for a partner that can match him. Unfortunately, that has proved to be really difficult."

"I have no interest," said Xia Ling.

Tan Ying frowned. "Ye Xingling, you've entered the camp for more than a year now. At the moment, you're still wavering at the medium and low levels. Your chances of debuting are really small. If you team up with Lu Tao..."