She kept a smile on her face, beckoning to Xia Xue with her eyes, and said, âLook, our little Xue is so well-behaved, and we have such a good relationship. It wouldnât be right for my first film to take the role of second female lead. If I donât accept it, sheâll be all alone on set, and Iâm afraid sheâll be bullied by others.â
Xia Xue was still hoping that Fu Ya, the brainless woman, would introduce her to more sugar daddies she couldnât reach herself. Even though she found Fu Yaâs excuse for using her disgusting, she still cracked a slight smile and spoke on Fu Yaâs behalf, âMr. Lu, she really wants Ya to join the film too. Please help her out~â
The executive remained unmoved by her flirtation, his face darkening as he lost his temper and said, âI got you a connection and you became the third female lead and youâre still not satisfied? If you donât want to act then donât act. Do you also need me to arrange a mahjong game for you so you wonât be bored while filming?â
He was openly scolding Xia Xue, but in fact, he included Fu Ya in his rebuke as well.
Fu Yaâs face visibly turned unpleasant at that moment.
Of course, Xia Xue was unwilling to lose the sugar daddy she had finally hooked up with. She had paid a lot for this opportunity and absolutely wouldnât let Fu Ya ruin her chance. Pretending not to see the signals Fu Ya kept sending her, she adorably snuggled up in the manâs arms, âIâm very willing, I know Mr. Lu has gone through a lot of trouble for me, and Iâm deeply touched. I will work hard to make you proud.â
Fu Ya, seeing her speak sweetly while leaning into the manâs embrace, completely ignoring her hints, was so angry her nose nearly became crooked.
Xia Xue, now in favor with the high-ranking investor, couldnât afford to lose her temper like before, and with gritted teeth still kept a smile, âMr. Lu, Iâm about to be in the finals, and my popularity isnât low. I believe that me starring as the female lead in this project would be a win-win for everyone.â
Letâs get this straight, her popularity with the program was soaring, and it wasnât like she was the only one seeking favors.
Before she could finish her words, the executive saw Rong Yan and, without mercy, lifted his chin and told her, âThe final is indeed coming up. Donât tell me youâre thinking you can win the championship? Did AQ promise you that? I donât think so. I guess they figured letting you into the top 4 would already be a strategic move. Youâre probably going to end up in fourth place. As for popularity, can your popularity compare with Rong Yanâs? Speaking frankly for Xia Xueâs sake, forget about the leading lady role. Our company is indeed looking to invite one of your people to star, but the one weâre interested in is Rong Yan. Youâre not even in our considerations!â
Rong Yan had high popularity, good looks, and an outstanding performance in âThree Kingdomsâ under his belt. They were eager to have him as the male lead in their web series.
As for Fu Ya, aside from leeching some popularity from the show, she had hardly any fans, much less any real star power. She was not as valued as his new favorite, Xia Xue. He wasnât crazy enough to cast someone like her, a decorative pillow with no substance, as the female lead.
Besides, the woman wasnât even using her brain properly. Unwilling to âinvestâ herself, she had her âbestieâ do it instead.
Heâd heard more than once, both openly and in secret, how Fu Ya had taken advantage of her status to bully others.
Why would he reserve such an important role as the leading lady for someone brainless, entitled, arrogant, and capricious? Was he out of his mind?
Fu Ya was left with no place to hide after his blunt words, and suddenly her gaze turned towards Rong Yan in the distance, filled with resentment!