For creator who wants to make art as a career, you have got to be able to handle constructive criticism. You cannot survive when you’re always taking it personally. I will say Jia shouldn’t have done it as a birthday gift. I think she should have spoken with her friend about how she really loves her writing and was concerned for her. Told her she had some ideas on how to make it more appealing to the publisher. But the slap was crazy and the jealousy is out of control. Especially, since Jia is sharing her experiences with her friend and going out of her way to try a promote her friend’s writing. Jia is an airhead but she cared so deeply for her friend and just wanted to help her snap out of her depression episode.