Chapter 175: Young Master Gu Protects His Wife
Qiao Xi’s expression was calm while her voice was indifferent. “Li Sha isn’t suitable to act as Shen Li.”
Li Sha was so angry that her whole body was trembling. She immediately called President Liu. The assistant director’s expression was ugly and displeased.
“Miss Qiao, it’s true that you’re Young Master Zhou’s woman, but you’re an outsider. You don’t have the right to interfere in our casting selection. You’re not the scriptwriter either. How do you know who’s suitable to act as Shen Li?
“President Liu is an investor in this movie. He only arranged for a supporting role. You have no right to say no!”
Qiao Xi chuckled. “President Liu is investing 50 million?”
When Li Sha heard Qiao Xi’s voice, she immediately exploded. Completely disregarding her image, she roared, “That’s right! If I can’t act as Shen Li, don’t even think about getting this 50 million!”
The manager added, “Director, you know very well what Li Sha’s identity is. That Qiao Xi is just a small character. Any smart person would know how to choose!”
Qiao Xi remained calm. “Li Sha must leave.”
The assistant director’s eyes were filled with anger. “Miss Qiao, what right do you have to speak to us in such a commanding tone? You’re just Young Master Zhou’s lover, and President Liu will pay 50 million for Li Sha. Don’t think of yourself as someone important. We will never offend President Liu because of you!”
Qiao Xi stood up slowly with an indifferent expression. “If you must use Li Sha as Shen Li, then I’ll leave.”
She took out the document and walked toward the director. “In that case, our contract will be void.”
The assistant director was about to speak, but when he took a closer look, his face turned pale—
Contract?
It clearly stated that the scriptwriter had the right to decide on the cast. If the scriptwriter did not agree, they could not use the actor. Otherwise, the contract would automatically be invalidated.
So Qiao Xi was… the scriptwriter?
The assistant director shuddered and stood up abruptly. “You… are the scriptwriter?”
She should only be Zhou Guanjin’s lover. How could she be the scriptwriter?
Li Sha’s eyes were full of surprise. Seeing the assistant director’s change in expression, she immediately shouted, “Qiao Xi is lying! She’s definitely not the scriptwriter! She had no mother since she was young and was kidnapped to the countryside. She can write scripts? Then I’m an international superstar!
“Qiao Xi! Get lost! I feel disgusted just looking at you!”
Li Sha shouted loudly without caring about her image. She took out her phone and was about to call President Liu.
At this moment, the door to the audition venue was pushed open—
A few bodyguards in black suits entered the room. Song Shiyu walked out, bent over, and did everything smoothly.
Gu Zheng walked in steadily.
Qiao Xi paused for a moment.
What was Gu Zheng doing here?
Oh no, she was here to see her senior. If Gu Zheng knew that she was here to meet another man, it would be troublesome!
Gu Zheng’s eyes were indifferent, and his entire body was filled with the aura of a king.
The director’s heart skipped a beat. He was about to step forward when Li Sha rushed over. “Y-Young Master Gu, you’re here. Did President Liu ask you to come?”
Li Sha was pleased.
Young Master Gu must be here for her.
The moment she saw Gu Zheng, Li Sha’s heart skipped a beat. Young Master Gu was rich, powerful, and handsome. He was thousands of times better than President Liu. If she could get together with this man…
Li Sha went up to him and said pretentiously, “Young Master Gu, you didn’t have to personally come. You just had to give the director a call and this matter would’ve been resolved. But I feel so wronged! Someone actually came to find trouble with me…”
Gu Zheng said slowly, “Who’s looking for trouble?”
Hearing that, Li Sha was even more certain that Gu Zheng was here to help her. She instantly burst with joy.
She approached Gu Zheng while swaying her body. “Young Master Gu, it’s her! She said that she’s the scriptwriter and doesn’t want me to play the role of Shen Li. The director has already agreed, but Qiao Xi keeps finding trouble and even wants to chase me away. Such a woman is really too scary!”
Gu Zheng glanced at Li Sha with a mocking look.
However, Li Sha did not sense it at all. She said arrogantly to Qiao Xi, “Do you see this? Young Master Gu is here to help me. You…”
“Don’t be angry.”
Gu Zheng’s voice was lazy and carried a trace of helplessness. “As long as you’re happy, making her disappear is just a matter of giving out the order.”
Everyone sucked in a breath, and Li Sha was even more shocked.
Who… was Young Master Gu talking to?
Was he coaxing a woman?
Li Sha thought that Gu Zheng was talking to her and was instantly overwhelmed.
“Young Master Gu…”
Just as she approached, Gu Zheng quickly walked in front of Qiao Xi. “Did you suffer?”
Li Sha gaped, unable to believe what she was seeing.
How was that possible?
Young Master Gu was actually coaxing Qiao Xi? Was he crazy?
Qiao Xi was silent for a moment. She was only thinking that she didn’t seem to have done anything extreme before Gu Zheng entered.
Fortunately, her fierce image was not exposed in front of Gu Zheng.
Chapter 176: Am I A Bastard?
Qiao Xi frowned and looked aggrieved. “Miss Li’s acting skills are really terrible. As the scriptwriter, I have to be responsible for this movie. I just said one sentence and she scolded me. She even said that President Liu will invest 50 million yuan for her. Young Master Gu, she’s bullying me so severely!”
A smile flashed across Gu Zheng’s eyes before his expression turned cold. “Song Shiyu.”
Song Shiyu understood at once. With a wave of his hand, several bodyguards rushed over and held Li Sha down. “Miss Li, excuse us.”
Li Sha’s eyes were filled with shock. She didn’t expect that Qiao Xi’s backing was Gu Zheng.
When did this b*tch seduce Gu Zheng?
Looking at Qiao Xi acting weak and aggrieved, Li Sha gritted her teeth in anger.
Young Master Gu must like her for her face! He had no idea how dirty she was!
Li Sha yelled, “Young Master Gu! How can you like Qiao Xi? She has scandalous relationships with several men. She’s a mistress and she’s sleeping with an old man. She might even be sick. Look at the diamond ring on her finger. It must have been given to her by a bastard. Young Master Gu…”
“A bastard?”
Gu Zheng repeated those words, then slowly walked up to her.
Li Sha thought that Gu Zheng believed her words. “Young Master Gu, I’m telling the truth. That diamond ring is very expensive and Qiao Xi doesn’t have the money to buy it. I don’t know how long she slept with him before she got it…”
“In Miss Li’s eyes, I’m a bastard?”
Gu Zheng’s voice was lazy. “President Liu is already past his prime. His taste is really unique since he likes a woman like Miss Li. But I’m different. I only like Qiao Xi.”
“Miss Li, if you think you’ve lived for too long, I can inform President Liu’s wife and let her deal with you. I don’t want you to keep bullying my Qiao Xi. My heart will ache.”
Qiao Xi gulped.
Wait, did she hear wrongly?
Gu Zheng said that he only liked her?
When Li Sha heard Gu Zheng’s words, her mind went into a frenzy.
Fear filled her eyes as she looked at Qiao Xi and Gu Zheng in shock.
Was Young Master Gu sick?
He only liked Qiao Xi? This was absolutely impossible!
Qiao Xi was a cheap woman who had slept with countless men. How could Young Master Gu fall for her?
At this moment, her manager’s phone rang. President Liu’s angry voice came from the other end. “Is Li Sha crazy?! She can mess with anyone, but she actually went to provoke that man. If she offends him, then tell Li Sha to get out of my sight. I won’t spend 50 million on her. Don’t come looking for me again!”
Li Sha shuddered and sat down on the floor, her mind blank.
President Liu didn’t want her anymore, and she even offended Young Master Gu.
She… She just wanted to chase Qiao Xi away and curry favor with Gu Moling and Qiao Rou. How did she end up like this?
“Miss Li, I forgot to tell you…”
Gu Zheng suddenly opened his mouth and said slowly, “You have the smell of an old man on you. It’s really nauseating. Next time you look for a man, you have to wipe your eyes clean. President Liu can already be your father at his age.”
Qiao Xi: “…” Gu Zheng’s mouth was really vicious!
But she liked it!
Hearing Gu Zheng’s ridicule, Li Sha immediately took a deep breath.
Gu Zheng looked at Qiao Xi. “Let’s go.”
Qiao Xi nodded. When she looked down and saw that Gu Zheng was also wearing a ring on his hand, she was instantly puzzled.
“Gu Zheng, your ring looks similar to mine, but the design is a little simple.”
Gu Zheng was stunned.
He raised his head without batting an eyelid, so Qiao Xi didn’t see his expression and blushing face.
Gu Zheng replied calmly, “Yes, this ring is not bad.”
Qiao Xi thought for a moment that Gu Zheng had bought a couple ring, but it seemed like that wasn’t the case.
It just looked very similar. A straight man like Gu Zheng would definitely not think of having matching couple rings.
Song Shiyu: “…”
He immediately choked, his face full of helplessness.
Those were couple rings. Was it so difficult to say it out loud? Why didn’t the president admit it?
He was so anxious!
Gu Zheng touched the cufflinks.
On his birthday, Qiao Xi had given him these cufflinks.
However, Qiao Xi had gifted them to him with her identity as Black Tide. She thought she was gifting them to her senior.
But so much time had passed and Qiao Xi still hadn’t guessed that he was her senior. It looked like he had to give her some hints.
Gu Zheng said calmly, “Mrs. Gu, did you come here to see your senior?”
Qiao Xi’s entire body trembled: “…”
How did Gu Zheng know that Senior was coming?
The bastard was so petty. He wouldn’t do anything, would he?
Qiao Xi’s expression was subtle, and her face was filled with annoyance as she forcefully squeezed out a smile.
“Young Master Gu, you must be mistaken. There’s definitely no such thing.”
Gu Zheng’s lips twitched. “Mrs. Gu, you look a little nervous when you’re lying.”
Qiao Xi’s throat choked. Why was Gu Zheng so sure? How could someone as formidable as Senior be noticed by others? It was surely that kid, Zhou Guanjin, who leaked the news!