For quite a long time after that, Zhao Yu focused all her energy on practicing her craft. She lived a life revolving around the dormitory, the practice room, and the cafeteria. No matter how many times Ning Songyun invited her to hang out, she declined. If anyone asked why, she’d simply say the place was crawling with wolves and tigers.
By the end of July, the Cultural and Art Troupe welcomed a group of new recruits. Zhao Yu and Ning Songyun were appointed as squad leaders for the newcomers. Those in the troupe with a keen eye immediately understood what this meant: the troupe leader was paving the way for them to be promoted to official cadres.
Some of the girls who had only ever dreamed of shining on stage felt a sense of relief now that these two formidable rivals were out of the running, and they began to fantasize about the day they might finally snag a solo dance or song. However, those who also harbored ambitions for promotion were filled with deep resentment. In their eyes, Ning Songyun was the troupe leader's daughter, so her promotion was only natural. But what right did Zhao Yu have?
Chapter 85