Chapter 173: Love Token
Gu Zheng took out a diamond ring from the jewelry box and put it on Qiao Xi before leading her away.
Qiao Xi raised her eyes in confusion.
Shouldn’t he say something?
They were leaving after putting on the ring? Shouldn’t he be confessing his feelings?
Song Shiyu: “…” ‘Wait a minute, wasn’t there a ring for the man too?’
Why didn’t the president say that they were couple rings?
…
Two days later.
Qiao Xi didn’t tell everyone that she went to watch the casting. Only Zhou Guanjin and the director knew about this.
Just as she was about to leave, Gu Zheng walked up and held her hand.
“You forgot your ring.”
Qiao Xi looked down and saw Gu Zheng helping her put on the diamond ring.
She did not move. Why did Gu Zheng insist that she wear the ring? Was it to declare her status?
As soon as Qiao Xi stepped out of the door, Song Shiyu eagerly took another ring out. “President, your ring.”
Gu Zheng nodded and took it.
Song Shiyu looked down. “…” The president was such a flirt. He would only bring it with him if someone else brought it.
…
The casting was being held in a building in the film studio.
Gu Zheng watched as Qiao Xi got down from the car with a slightly cold expression.
“Who are the investors of this movie?” he asked coldly.
Song Shiyu did a quick check and gasped. “President, one of them is Lu Yan!”
Gu Zheng knocked on the car window as his lips curled into a cold smile. “Thinking about my woman? He’s really daring.”
Song Shiyu held his breath in fear and said cautiously, “President, I’ll deal with him!”
Gu Zheng said unhurriedly, “We’re not hoodlums, don’t be so rash. Moreover, this is Qiao Xi’s script. The matter about investors… Do you understand what you need to do?”
Song Shiyu nodded immediately.
As this was Young Madam’s first movie, everyone who stood in her way had to be dealt with!
Song Shiyu was about to get out of the car when he turned around all of a sudden and said with a grin, “President, Young Madam is so awesome! Not only does she know how to translate, but she also knows how to write scripts. Aren’t you a little shabby?”
Young Madam seemed to know everything. If President did not watch her closely, she would be snatched away one day!
Gu Zheng lowered his eyes. “Mm.”
Song Shiyu looked helpless. “I’m telling the truth. I’ll tell you even if you don’t like hearing it. It’s all for your own good.”
“Assistant Song, isn’t your salary a little too high?” Gu Zheng smirked.
Song Shiyu was speechless.
‘I’ll just shut up!’
…
After Qiao Xi went upstairs, she went straight to the audition venue.
On the other side, Gu Moling had a surprised expression and couldn’t help but frown. “Rou Rou, look, is that Qiao Xi?”
Qiao Rou and a few of her actress friends walked over together. When she saw the person not far away, her body instantly trembled and her face revealed a sinister expression.
Soon, Qiao Rou calmed down. As this was the audition site and there were cameras and other actors nearby, she had to maintain her pure image.
“Brother Moling, why is Sister here too? Is she here for the audition too?”
Gu Moling shook his head. “I don’t think it’s possible. She’s not an actress, and your father won’t agree.”
Qiao Rou pretended to be weak. “I didn’t expect my sister to have such bad intentions toward me. When she heard that I’m here for the audition, she unexpectedly chose to compete with me. But she has never learned acting. Brother Moling, what should I do?”
The expression of a minor celebrity beside her changed.
Many admired Qiao Xi for defeating Fan Wenyuan and wished they could ingrain the video of Qiao Xi competing in the competition in their minds. However, the entertainment industry didn’t know about Qiao Xi at all, so those who came to participate in the audition had never seen Qiao Xi.
These small celebrities had only heard rumors of Qiao Xi and Qiao Rou fighting over Gu Moling.
Seeing that Gu Moling was extremely disgusted with Qiao Xi, the small celebrity, Li Sha, suddenly had an idea.
If she could chase Qiao Xi out, Young Master Gu would definitely think highly of her.
Moreover, the Gu family was an investor in this movie!
Thus, Li Sha excused herself to use the bathroom and turned to walk toward Qiao Xi.
…
Qiao Xi walked to the audition area, but she wasn’t in a hurry to enter. She wanted to find out what role they were holding auditions for today.
She was about to call Zhou Guanjin when she heard—
“Anyone can come for the audition, huh? What a joke!”
Qiao Xi looked at the woman in front of her. When their eyes met, she realized that she was the one being ridiculed.
Li Sha’s manager’s face was full of disdain. “This is the audition venue for the character of Shen Li. What right do you have to come? You’re really overestimating yourself! Let me tell you, our Li Sha has already been internally selected for this drama!”
Li Sha said arrogantly, “That’s right! The scriptwriter said that I fit Shen Li’s character the best. Qiao Xi, get lost quickly! Your efforts are all in vain!”
Just as Li Sha finished speaking, her manager at the side chimed in, “What’s with the security guards outside? Are they just letting anyone enter? What kind of place do they think this is?”
Chapter 174: Audition Crisis
Subsequently, Li Sha’s assistant walked over as well. “Miss Qiao, this is the audition venue. You shouldn’t be here. Don’t even think about snatching the role from Li Sha!”
Qiao Xi sneered. “You’re auditioning for Shen Li?”
Her favorite character in the script is Shen Li. She was a woman with a tragic fate. After many betrayals and getting abandoned several times, she eventually turned evil. The character was full of emotions and also a dark horse in the drama.
She only agreed with Zhou Guanjin to come to the audition because she wanted to choose a good actress to play this role.
However, Li Sha said that the character was definitely hers?
Li Sha was smug. “Qiao Xi, I have a backer, so Shen Li is definitely mine! Don’t even think about competing with me! If you don’t leave, I’ll get someone to chase you out!”
Subsequently, Li Sha’s assistant looked displeased. “Miss Qiao, if you don’t leave now, don’t blame us for falling out with you! If this gets on the news, you’ll be the one losing your reputation!”
With a wave of her hand, several bodyguards rushed up and surrounded Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi laughed lightly. “Li Sha, are you sure you want to go against me?”
After she finished speaking, Qiao Xi directly walked past everyone and left.
Li Sha cursed. Her agent and assistant hurried to reassure her.
“Why does Qiao Xi think she can be arrogant? Does she have a backing? Even if she does, she can’t be more powerful than President Liu!”
After taking a few deep breaths, Li Sha said in a low voice, “Although the Gu family is an investor, President Liu has invested 50 million. He has the right to decide on a supporting role. In order to get his investment, the director will definitely give this role to me!”
…
Qiao Xi walked around and entered the audition venue.
The director had never seen Qiao Xi before and knew that she was Zhou Guanjin’s woman. He glanced at her but didn’t say anything.
After looking at a few actresses who were auditioning for Shen Li’s role, they were all not suitable. Qiao Xi scanned through the list of names and couldn’t help but smile.
Li Sha’s name was written on it.
At this moment, when Li Sha heard her manager call her, she hurriedly took a deep breath and walked into the audition venue. When she saw Qiao Xi, the smile on her face instantly vanished.
Why was Qiao Xi here?
She actually got to know the director before she did? Damn it!
Before the director could say anything, Li Sha was furious and scolded, “Qiao Xi! How the hell did you get in? Director! You promised to give me the role of Shen Li. Why is that b*tch by your side? What tricks did she play?”
Qiao Xi remained silent. The director and the other crew members took a deep breath before saying, “Stop talking. Li Sha, hurry up and audition!”
The manager quickly tried to calm Li Sha down. She finally calmed down and auditioned messily.
“The role of Shen Li must be mine. Don’t blame me for being heartless if anyone tries to compete with me!”
The director and staff: “…”
The director lowered his voice. “What the hell? And you call yourself an actress?”
The assistant director was helpless. “President Liu invested 50 million. If we don’t let Li Sha act as Shen Li, then don’t think about getting the 50 million. We’re put in a difficult spot!”
The director thought about it for a while. “Let’s decide on Li Sha for the role of Shen Li. If she can’t act, we can use a substitute and try to change it.”
The assistant director nodded. It was just a villain role. It didn’t matter who acted in it. The key was to get the 50 million.
Seeing that the director and staff were discussing, Li Sha went up to them and said, “Director, President Liu said that he’ll treat you to dinner tonight. When the time comes, the 50 million will be transferred directly to your account.
“President Liu has already called me. He also said that if Qiao Xi participates in this movie, he will immediately withdraw his investment,” the director said.
Lisa covered her mouth and laughed. “President Liu really dotes on me. I’m not such a petty person. When the time comes, let Qiao Xi act as my subordinate.”
Ten minutes later, the director announced, “The role of Shen Li will be given to Li Sha.”
“Wait!”
Qiao Xi suddenly spoke as she looked coldly at everyone.
“Shen Li’s character is complicated. Love and hate are intertwined. The actress needs a mature actor to convey it. Everyone has seen Li Sha’s performance just now. There were no fluctuations in emotions. She can’t even remember her lines. It really doesn’t match the Shen Li in my memory at all. I don’t think she’s good enough for the role of Shen Li. Change it!”
The huge audition venue instantly fell silent.
Li Sha was stunned for a moment before she cursed, “Shut the f*ck up! Who the hell are you? The director has already agreed to let me act as Shen Li. What right do you have to object? Do you have the right?”
The assistant director cleared his throat. “Miss Qiao, we’ve already decided on Shen Li’s role. Don’t get involved. Take a step back.”
Qiao Xi’s expression was calm. “I can’t step back. She can’t act as Shen Li!”
Li Sha’s anger flared, and she slammed the script onto the floor.
“Qiao Xi! If you have the ability, why don’t you find a man to invest in your film? If you can’t, then shut up! President Liu likes me the most. He’s going to invest 50 million for my role! Who do you think you are?!”