Linda let out a disdainful snort. "My earrings are a limited - edition item. There's only one set in the whole country. So many people are queuing up to buy them! Don't try to argue. If they weren't on you and you didn't steal them, why did you try to run away as soon as I brought up this topic?"
"What if they're not on me?" Meng Nianchu was really too lazy to waste words on her. She turned around, met Linda's gaze, and started rummaging through the pockets of her clothes.
Seeing her actions, Linda lifted her chin slightly, with a smug look in her eyes. "If they're not on you, I'll do whatever you say! But if they are on you..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Meng Nianchu's expression changed slightly, and her movements froze.
The arc of Linda's mouth widened. "If they're on you, you're a thief!"
Saying that, she strode forward and suddenly yanked out Meng Nianchu's hand.
A pair of diamond - studded butterfly - shaped earrings suddenly appeared in front of everyone.
"Goodness, Meng Nianchu. You really stole my things! I knew it. That's why you wanted to leave right away when I brought up this topic. You were planning to sneak away!"
"Oh my god." One of the on - looking actors let out a sigh.
"How much money does Meng Nianchu's husband have? She shouldn't need to steal these things. I don't think those so - called limited - edition earrings are that nice."
"Me neither. But the things were really found on her. You never know what's going on inside a person's heart."
"..."
Hearing the successive whispers, Linda was so proud that her nose seemed to be pointing to the sky. Her gaze fixed on Meng Nianchu was full of mockery, and her words became even more offensive. "I never thought Meng Nianchu was a thief in secret, stealing whatever she laid her eyes on! If I hadn't noticed my earrings were missing early, I wouldn't know where you'd have hidden them!"
"You're so disgusting. How could you do something as low - class as stealing!"
Hearing Linda's insults, Meng Nianchu's expression darkened. She silently recalled the places she had been to since she entered the crew. How could someone else's things end up in her pocket?
Seeing that she didn't say a word, Linda was about to scold more. The atmosphere around them had already worsened. The director, afraid that this kind of thing would spread and cause him big trouble, with beads of sweat on his forehead, stepped forward to mediate. "There might be some misunderstanding about this. How about we go to the lounge over there and have a good talk? Once we clear things up, it'll be okay."
"How could it be a misunderstanding!"
Linda clearly wanted to make a big deal out of it. She suddenly raised her voice. "I saw with my own eyes that these earrings were found in Meng Nianchu's pocket! If she didn't do anything, how could the earrings be in her pocket? Can this be false?"
"Miss Linda..."
"I left my coat in the lounge when I went out before. The door of the lounge is open to everyone, and anyone can go in." Meng Nianchu finally sorted out some of her thoughts and spoke coldly.
Linda sneered. "Are you really running out of excuses? Even if you left your clothes in the lounge, who would steal something and deliberately put it in your pocket? Do you think someone was planning to frame you? You're really making up lies without thinking."
"Who knows?" Meng Nianchu replied meaningfully. She shifted her gaze to the director and asked, "Director, there's still a camera connected to the lounge on your computer, right?"
The director nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes!"
At this time, Linda interrupted with a strange tone. "The camera in the lounge has been broken for a long time. It's just a decoration there. If you want to use it to get rid of your crime, you'd better think of something else. You stole the things, and trying to cover it up with some boring lies is just so hypocritical."
"It seems that Miss Linda knows a lot about the camera in the lounge." Meng Nianchu took the computer that the director had rushed to get and asked the director to hold it for her for a while. Then her slender fingers danced on the keyboard, and she opened a video. "It's a pity. I had someone repair the camera last night."
The computer made a sound.
Some brave actors came closer. After seeing the picture in the video, they all looked at Linda in unison. "How come it's..."
"What are you looking at me for!" When Linda heard Meng Nianchu say that the camera had been repaired, her expression instantly froze. She strode forward and, taking advantage of the director's momentary daze, slammed the computer screen shut.
Seeing that she was going to grab it, Meng Nianchu quickly snatched the computer back before her.
"What are you doing, Miss Linda? You're not brave enough to admit what you've done. That's so cowardly." Meng Nianchu had been wearing a meaningful smile all along. "Thanks to Miss Linda's self - directed and self - acted show just now, I suddenly realized that it's really a waste of talent for Miss Linda to play a small leading role here."
"Miss Linda's acting skills are so good. She should definitely win an Oscar for Best Actress."
"Stop being so sarcastic!" Linda gasped for air. Sensing the pointing and whispering of the surrounding actors, her expression became even stiffer.
Meng Nianchu let out a cold laugh, and then her expression turned gloomy. "You're really despicable."
Linda, enraged, was about to forcefully snatch the computer back. Fortunately, the director was quick - witted and immediately stood in front of Meng Nianchu. He forced a smile and said, "Things have already gotten like this, Miss Linda. You've had your show. If there's really nothing else, could you please step aside?"
"You..."
The director's tone also turned cold. "If more people find out about the crime of deliberately framing others, it won't be good for Miss Linda's own reputation. You've made enough of a scene. It's time to calm down. Otherwise, if Nianchu gets angry and uploads the video online, how will Miss Linda make money?"
Every word was laced with a threat.
No matter how powerful her backer was, she still had to cherish her own reputation and couldn't let the negative news spread. Linda glared at Meng Nianchu unwillingly and walked away angrily, grinding her teeth.
The director immediately dispersed the actors who had been watching the show.
Then Meng Nianchu returned the computer to the director.
The director took it and looked apologetic. "I didn't expect her to do such a thing. I'm sorry for making you suffer, Nianchu."
Glancing at Linda sitting in the rest area not far away, still glaring at them, the director was extremely annoyed. "If you hadn't suggested repairing the camera last night, I really don't know how to explain this today. I wouldn't be able to clear things up even if I had eight mouths."
"Please don't tell Mr. Mu that this was my mistake. You know Mr. Mu really... If he knew I didn't take good care of you, he'd probably skin me alive."