Chapter 34 - Do You Dare to Make a Bet with Me?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“What’s wrong with the production team? They actually found a young girl who’s still wet behind the ears to be a judge. They’re clearly looking down on us.”

The first to speak was the famous director, Xue Huaimo, who had always been known for his vicious tongue. He was strict, harsh, and extremely prideful. When he gets angry, he would disregard everyone and he would even scold award-winning actresses.

“You can’t win against powerful people. I heard that the girl was sent in by the show’s biggest investor, GT. She has a strong backing.”

Cheng Ying took a sip of coffee and sneered.

Two years ago, GT Group had mercilessly rejected GE Entertainment’s sincere endorsement deal. Thus she still bore a grudge against this until now, so she naturally wouldn’t treat Gu Li, whom GT had taken a liking to, well.

Having not expected Gu Li to join the show because of her strong backing, Xue Huaimo snorted disdainfully and his impression of Gu Li worsened even more.

The expressions of the other two producers were also very ugly.

Under this atmosphere, Director Yang brought Gu Li into the lounge.

“Hello everyone, our last judge is here. I specially brought her here to introduce her to everyone.”

Director Yang greeted them with a smile.

Only then did everyone look over to where the sound came from.

When they saw Gu Li’s face, which was unbelievably beautiful even without makeup, they couldn’t hide the astonishment in their eyes.

However, her joining the programme with a strong backing, and coupled with her extremely beautiful looks, it was very easy for others to label her as someone who had ‘used her body to get something she wants’.

Therefore, no one gave her a good attitude.

Gu Li wasn’t affected by their nasty attitude. She smiled lightly and bowed politely. “Hello, seniors and teachers. My name is Gu Li, and I’m very honored to be the judge of this program along with everyone. Please take care of me.”

After she finished speaking, Director Yang hurriedly introduced her. “Although Teacher Gu is young, she’s a popular cartoonist and drama critic. She has a unique understanding of acting, and the production team has specially invited her to join the show because of this.”

With ill intentions in mind, Cheng Ying said, “SInce Miss Gu is so impressive, why don’t you act out a scene for us to admire?”

She didn’t believe that Gu Li had any acting skills at all. At this moment, she only wanted Gu Li to embarrass herself in public. And it would be best if she could completely infuriate the famous and prestigious director, Xue Huaimo, and get kicked out of the production team.

Cheng Ying had been counting her chickens before they hatched. But unexpectedly, Jiang Cheng, who had been silent the whole time, said, “Everyone knows how to boast about their abilities. Who would be willing to see her act? It’s a waste of time.”

With just a few words, he had ruined Cheng Ying’s plan, and it was unknown if he had done it intentionally or not.

Cheng Ying was furious, but she still kept a smile on her face. “Director Xue, haven’t you always cherished talents? It’s rare to have such a good opportunity like today. I believe you’ll also want to see Miss Gu’s acting skills, right?”

Xue Huaimo frowned and sized Gu Li up critically. “You know how to act?”

Gu Li straightened her back and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, “Yes!”

“How shameless of you to make such a bold statement!”

“I’m telling the truth.”

“Hah!”

Xue Huaimo sneered, his smile not reaching his eyes. “Alright, then act for me. If you can’t act well, get lost from the show.”

“And what if I act well?”

Gu Li asked.

“Haha…”

Before Xue Huaimo could answer, Cheng Ying already couldn’t wait to laugh out loud. “Little girl, you really think too highly of yourself.”

Gu Li’s eyes darted around before she looked at Cheng Ying and said seriously, “Teacher Cheng, since you look down on me so much, do you dare to make a bet with me?”

Cheng Ying refused. “Why should I make a bet with you?”

Seeing that she didn’t take the bait, Gu Li said lightly, “Oh, so you don’t dare to.”

Indeed, when dealing with arrogant and conceited people, provocation was the most effective. Even someone as smart as Cheng Ying couldn’t avoid falling into a trap at this moment.. “What a joke! Do you think I’m afraid of you? Tell me, how should we bet?”