So this is an act of provocation!
Hmph, your Daddy Xia has a temper!
Xia Weiliang rolled up her sleeves, ready to jump in, but her collar was yanked from behind, and she was quickly grabbed.
"Who is it!"
She turned to look, and it was Xi En.
Xi En frowned, "This has nothing to do with you, go back."
Xia Weiliang narrowed her eyes. Didn't he not want to deal with her? And now he's glaring at her, thinking he's got guts, huh?
If he weren't the Film Emperor, she really wouldn't be convinced!
"Hey." She took a step back, obediently giving up her spot.
Xi En withdrew his gaze and went up to Director Liu, "Director Liu, this is..."
"Heh, the renowned General Manager Yang."
Director Liu detested these people the most. Once they paid money, they wanted to boss everyone around, practically wanting to stuff the crew with his relatives!
"So it's General Manager Yang, my apologies." Xi En was neither humble nor arrogant. After all, he had achieved remarkable success in television, and was highly recognized by both platforms and investors. He usually moved in higher circles, and was adept at handling these patronizing benefactors.
Therefore, at this moment, he naturally stepped in front of Director Liu, signaling the assistant director to escort Director Liu inside.
"You're Xi En?" General Manager Yang, accustomed to arrogance, was nonetheless very interested in Xi En, "My daughter likes you very much. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have invested in this drama at all. Later, give me an autographed photo."
Xia Weiliang listened, fuming. To demand an autograph as if bestowing a favor!
But she also understood that celebrities, seen as lofty figures by the public, were nothing more than attractive toys in the eyes of these capitalists. If they were displeased, they could ruin a career with a single word. It was truly pathetic, she thought.
"Of course." Xi En wasn't angered. Instead, he said, "Regarding the withdrawal of investment, I hope General Manager Yang will reconsider."
"Heh heh, alright. If you have your director come over and pour me tea as an apology, I'll agree to consider it."
His attitude was arrogant and overbearing. The internet celebrity Cici in his arms gently punched his chest, "Your Director Liu is a famous director. Isn't this going too far?"
"Too far? He doesn't give me face, fine. But how can he not give you face? I'm just asking him to pour tea, how magnanimous am I!"
Cici giggled coquettishly, "He doesn't want you to offend someone for me."
"Heh, in this circle, there's no one yet who can make me offend them."
Xia Weiliang could see that he was deliberately targeting Director Liu today. If Director Liu didn't comply, he could very well make it impossible for Director Liu to work in this industry.
Director Liu also heard the commotion outside. Ignoring the assistant director's obstruction, he roared, "What did you say? You want me to pour you tea? Dream on! Wasn't what I said enough that day? This industry has become so chaotic because of people like you! Taking money and wanting to turn the film crew into your backyard, bah! I'd rather not film it than use your sharp-chinned girlfriend!"
Cici exploded upon hearing this, "Who are you calling sharp-chinned? Speak clearly!"
Director Liu, as befitting someone who commanded respect on set, was incredibly sharp-tongued when angered. "Who's had work done knows themselves! You could have another cut on your face and it'd be a weapon! My drama doesn't necessarily require beautiful women, but they must be original! What does 'original' mean? You've never seen it in your life, have you? Haha, I'll let you see it now!"
Director Liu looked around and directly pulled Xia Weiliang over, "See? This is original!"
As he spoke, Director Liu tugged at her hair and pinched her face, "From the tips of her hair to her face, one hundred percent pure natural! Not only authentic, but more beautiful than you!"
Xia Weiliang: ...
In short, it was rather unexpected.
As soon as Cici saw Xia Weiliang, her eyes were filled with jealousy and unwillingness.
Back then, she had used Xia Weiliang's photo as a template. Unfortunately, the doctor said the difference between them was too great, and it would require major surgery. Only then did she settle for less, getting the work she had done. But even so, she was still beautiful. It was a pity that no matter how beautiful a face was, it paled in comparison to a top beauty like Xia Weiliang.
It was fine when Xia Weiliang didn't step forward. But now that she was out, the gap between a celebrity and an internet influencer was obvious.
Xia Weiliang's beauty was pleasing to the eye, growing more so the longer one looked, truly a delight.
While Cici was exquisitely beautiful, she was a typical product of an assembly line. From her full forehead to her pointed chin, she was like a porcelain doll.
At first glance, she was quite beautiful.
Upon closer inspection, not as much as at first glance.
Director Liu finished speaking and looked smug, enjoying this fatal blow!
General Manager Yang's eyes widened the moment he saw Xia Weiliang. He stared at her blankly, suddenly finding the beauty in his arms less appealing.
He let go, ignoring Cici's coquettish tugging at his sleeve, and stared intently at Xia Weiliang, "Is this... Miss Xia?"
He naturally knew who Xia Weiliang was, assuming she was just an ordinary actress. He never expected her to be so beautiful in person!
General Manager Yang was a seasoned veteran of the dating scene, having seen countless women, but none of them could compare to the one before him!
His heart began to stir with desire, and he smiled at her, "Miss Xia, do I have the honor of inviting you to dinner?"
Xia Weiliang raised her eyebrows, appraising him from head to toe.
Inviting her to dinner?
He had quite a lot of nerve!
Had he never seen her eat Hot Pot?
Before she could reply, a group of people almost shouted in unison, "No!"
Led by Director Liu, who stood defensively with his hands on his hips, glaring aggressively. Zhang Miaomiao also appeared from nowhere, looking fierce in her small way.
Finally, Xi En directly pulled Xia Weiliang behind him.
Seeing this situation, Xiao Nuomi pulled out her phone: 【Second Brother, enemy approaching...】