Xian Yu: pointing at you Explain yourself! How could you steal my script?
It wasn't my fault! We were shooting on location. And guess what? The real culprit was right under our noses!
narrows eyes, steps closer to superiortop You think I'm stupid? I know we had someone among us. Someone who wanted to sabotage my career.
They thought they could hide behind their acting skills. But I saw them, sneaking around. They were the real thief!
slams fist on the table Enough with the games! I'm going to expose them for what they really are.
Expose them? That's a dangerous game, Xian Yu. Are you sure you're ready for the consequences?
grabs superiortop's collar, voice trembling with anger I don't care about the consequences! I won't let them get away with this.
Oh, so you're willing to throw your career down the drain just to prove a point, huh?
releases superiortop's collar, takes a deep breath No, not just for a point. This is about my reputation, my integrity.
Hmph, integrity. That's rich coming from an actor known for his method acting.
smirks, crosses arms Well, at least I don't have to resort to cheap tricks and theft to stay on top.
Oh, really? So you think you're better than me now? That's rich, coming from someone who only got to where he is because of his looks.
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Looks? Oh please, I got to where I am because of talent, hard work, and dedication. Something you'll never understand.
Is that so? Well, let's see how long your precious talent and hard work last when the truth comes out.
takes a step back, smirking confidently Bring it on. I'm not afraid of the truth coming out.
You're not afraid because you already know you're innocent. But what if you're not? What if everyone finds out that you're the real thief here?
pauses, eyes narrowing as he contemplates superiortop's words No... I can't let that happen. I need to find a way to prove my innocence.
Prove your innocence? And how do you plan on doing that, Mr. Method Actor? By channeling your inner cheater?
grits his teeth, clenches his fists No, I won't stoop to their level. Instead, I'll gather undeniable proof that shows I had nothing to do with this.
Hmm, I'm curious to see how you plan on doing that. In the meantime, enjoy this tea. It's your favorite, isn't it?
takes the tea, takes a sip, pauses Thank you... I appreciate the gesture. But right now, I need to focus on clearing my name.
Right, right. Clear your name. Can't have the fans finding out their beloved actor is a liar, can we?
sets the teacup down, voice filled with determination No, we can't. But I won't let this ruin everything I've worked for.
Mhmm, determined, aren't you? Then prove it. Show everyone that you're not just talk.
stands up, paces back and forth, deep in thought Alright, here's what we're going to do. We'll start by gathering any evidence we can find.
Evidence, huh? And what kind of evidence are we talking about here?
quickly rummages through a stack of documents, pulling out security footage This! We'll start by reviewing the security footage from the day of the theft.
Security footage, huh? That's a great idea. Let's start with that.
rushes to set up a projector, projecting the security footage on the wall Watch closely.
Alright, let's see who the real culprit is.
points to a figure lurking in the shadows on the security footage There! Did you see that? That's them, sneaking into the set and taking the script.
squints at the screen Yeah, I see them. But we can't just jump to conclusions, Xian Yu. We need more proof before we can accuse anyone.
nods, determined You're right. We need to gather more evidence. Let's cross-reference the footage with our contact list.
Alright, let's dig into our contacts. Who's first on the list?
quickly scans through the contact list, pointing to a name Zhang Wei. He was the last person I met before the theft occurred.
Zhang Wei, huh? Interesting. Let's give him a call and see if he has an alibi.
immediately dials Zhang Wei's number, waits impatiently as it rings Zhang Wei: answers Hello? Who is this? Xian Yu: Zhang Wei, it's Xian Yu. I need to ask you something important. Do you have an alibi for the time the script went missing?
An alibi, huh? Give it a shot, Xian Yu.
pauses, listening intently Zhang Wei: hesitant No, I don't have an alibi. Why do you ask?