After giving all the notifications, Aidan put down her phone and sat quietly, glancing at Hela every now and then.
He glanced at the time listed on the business card for the bar's private room; there was still quite a while before then, so he could rest a bit longer.
Aidan leaned back on the sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Time passed by unnoticed as the two of them stood there lost in thought.
Aidan checked the time on her phone and, seeing that it was almost time, got up and quietly reminded Hela.
"Boss, we should go."
"Um."
Hela grunted in agreement, then jumped up from the sofa and rushed out of the room first.
"Oops!"
As soon as the door was flung open, Yamada, who was outside, was hit on the head by the door and let out a sharp cry.
She covered her head and leaned against the wall.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
Hela stopped and touched Yamada's head, which was red from the impact.
When Yamada saw that it was Hela touching his forehead, he immediately became nervous and shook his head and waved his hands.
"No, it's nothing. It was an accident. You don't need to apologize."
Yamada spoke very carefully, afraid of upsetting Hela.
At the same time, he seemed to have great awe for Hela, as if he were looking at a very important person.
"Okay, fine."
Seeing that the other party was alright, Hela didn't bother with any more pleasantries and simply left.
Seeing Hela leave like that, Yamada sighed with a sense of loss.
At this moment, Aidan also came out and witnessed what had just happened.
"I'm so sorry, old... Hela didn't mean any harm, she's just like that all the time."
Aidan, who had originally intended to call Hela "Boss," quickly changed his mind.
Yamada shook his head. "It's nothing, I'm not angry."
Her eyes darted around, as if she wanted to say something but dared not.
This naturally did not escape Aidan's notice.
He hesitated for a moment, then took the initiative to ask.
" Yamada, do you have a request?"
Yamada blushed and answered hesitantly.
"Um, I'd like to go to the bar with you guys because there's someone very important there, and I'd like to discuss a collaboration with him."
"Who is it?" As soon as she said it, Aidan regretted it. Why did she ask so many questions?
"It's Liu Yanyang, the big director from Newland Film and Television Company. Actually, I want to audition for a movie role."
Because my dream is to become an actor!
If I could participate in a Niulan Entertainment Company film, I think it would definitely be the start of my acting career!
As Yamada spoke, his eyes shone with a light, filled with longing and determination to realize his dream.
Even Aidan was affected by that look.
That dream, about to be buried by inferiority, also trembled here.
Okay, no problem.
Aidan nodded in agreement.
Yamada immediately broke into a joyful smile, so excited he wanted to hug Aidan.
However, Aidan stopped him in time, prompting Yamada to quickly apologize.
"Cheers!"
In the luxurious private room, Hela and the rest of the group sat together, clinking glasses merrily.
Then he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
This was Hela's tenth cup of wine, yet she showed no signs of getting drunk, not even a flush on her face.
Tewa picked up an expensive bottle and poured a full glass for Hela, while also respectfully pouring one for the famous director sitting next to him.
"Director Liu, this is the most promising newcomer I was talking about, Hela."
After pouring the wine, Tewa introduced Hela to Director Liu.
Director Liu looked Hela up and down, then sat down next to Hela with his wine glass in hand.
They were very close together.
Sitting in the corner, seemingly invisible, Aidan unconsciously tightened her grip on her drink, her eyes fixed intently on Director Liu.
Hela also turned to look at Director Liu sitting next to her.
Director Liu smiled at Hela while holding his wine glass.
"This young lady has great potential. Would you like to consider becoming an actress?"
"How's the salary?" Hela asked expressionlessly.
Director Liu smiled and touched his chin.
"It depends on the role you're playing. Right now, there are two roles that would suit you."
He had a relatively small role, but he was a minor character, and his appearance fee was six hundred yuan per day.
The other is a supporting role, with naturally more screen time, and a daily appearance fee of two thousand.
"I choose the second one."
Hela didn't hesitate at all and chose the second option, but her expressionless demeanor and soft, sweet voice made her sound both endearing and adorable.
"Ah, choosing the second option is certainly possible, although it's a bit difficult, but..."
Director Liu smiled as he looked at Hela, while his other hand quietly reached towards Hela's thigh.
In the eyes of the leader, Hela's fair thighs were like a piece of fatty meat placed in front of a ferocious beast, extremely tempting.
Click!
But just as his hand was about to touch Hela's thigh, the sound of a wine bottle shattering suddenly rang out.
Everyone stopped moving, including Director Liu's hand that was reaching for Hela.
All eyes fell on the Aidan lying on the ground in the very center.
Beside him lay shattered wine bottles scattered on the ground.
Aidan trembled as she got up from the ground, her face flushed red even in the dim room.
"I... I'm a little drunk. I'm going to rest for a bit. I'm sorry."
After saying that, he turned around, trembling, and took a difficult step, preparing to leave.
"I don't remember him drinking?"
Fulan, sitting next to him, looked at the Coke bottle that had been in Aidan's original spot and scratched his head in confusion.
Aidan struggled to open the door to the private room, glancing back one last time before leaving.
Seeing that Director Liu had withdrawn his hand, he felt relieved and quickly left.
After Aidan left, the private room quickly returned to its lively atmosphere.
Hela turned to look at Director Liu, expressionless, and asked again.
"So, can I choose the second one?" He shifted his body slightly to the side.
Although Hela wasn't disgusted by the man's lewd behavior, Aidan was clearly uncomfortable, and Hela kept her distance from him to protect her underling.
"Uh, sure, sure." Director Liu, clearly annoyed by the interruption, nodded perfunctorily and then began to drink his beverage.
Then a woman who claimed to be the leader's secretary came over and handed Hela some forms to fill out, saying it was for registration or something.
After glancing at Director Liu to confirm that everything was correct, Hela began filling out the forms one by one.
Director Liu leaned back on the sofa, looking rather unhappy.
At this moment, Yamada cautiously approached him and timidly greeted him.
Hello, Director Liu.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Director Liu turned his head and glanced at Yamada. Seeing her timid appearance, his expression softened slightly for some reason.
Yamada lowered his head slightly and nervously handed him an identification document.
"Um, that... I graduated from an artist training academy, and this is my graduation certificate."
Are there any roles still needed for your film?
The leader took her graduation certificate, glanced at it casually, and then fixed his gaze on Yamada.
A wicked smile crept across his lips as he handed her his hotel room number.
"I'll think about it..."