"Oh, director, please don't be angry. The investors and the new lead actor are waiting for you right there. Even if you're angry, go see them first."
The staff member was scolded from both sides and looked distressed.
"Alright, alright, I'll see which big name it is."
Director Liu strode in.
Jiang Nuo went into the lounge after touching up her makeup, when suddenly her ears twitched and she heard arguing outside.
Feeling utterly bored and ready to gossip, Jiang Nuo instantly switched to gossip mode and slowly leaned closer to listen.
Although Jiang Nuo hasn't gotten to know all the crew members yet, she has met most of the main characters and recognized that this is Cai Can, who plays the female lead.
"Didn't you consult with the other actors before suddenly changing the lead actor? We're supposed to be acting opposite each other today, and I don't even know who this person is!"
"Besides, did your production team conduct any background checks? What if something happens to him later, and the show can't air?"
The male voice responding to her seemed to be the assistant director, someone Jiang Nuo was quite familiar with.
"There's nothing we can do about it... The investors are the biggest players in this world, and they insist on casting a male lead, which really puts us in a difficult position. But don't worry, nothing will go wrong."
Another younger male voice interjected, it was the second male lead, Yu Shen, "Wait a minute... I have a question."
" Lin Youqi... hasn't he been having a falling out with Jiang Nuo lately? Letting him be the male lead, with his lower status overshadowing us, is it even possible... that Jiang Nuo would agree?"
There's nothing new in the entertainment industry. The feud between the two companies has once again made headlines, and many people already know that Lin Youqi used Jiang Nuo for marketing purposes.
Jiang Nuo, who was watching the drama unfold, blinked. "Why am I involved in this?"
He shifted his position on the sofa and continued lying down; the three people outside had already gone far away and could no longer be heard.
Jiang Nuo hadn't rested for long when she heard the door slam shut, and Cui Ming stormed in angrily, carrying a cup of milk tea.
"What a piece of trash! He climbed up to the top by stepping on you, and he still dares to say you're his idol in front of so many people? Damn it!"
"What kind of newcomer is he? So arrogant and rude!"
Cui Ming grew angrier the more he thought about it. He opened the door and said sarcastically, "Even if Jiang Nuo isn't the main character, they wouldn't buy all sorts of articles online to put people down!"
"... Brother Cui? What are you saying?"
Jiang Nuo had already opened the cup of milk tea and was happily drinking it with a smile on her face.
He picked up the advertising fan on the table and fanned himself a few times at Cui Ming, saying, "Calm down, calm down."
What else could it be?
Cui Ming plopped down opposite him. "Filming has been going on for days, and the male lead still hasn't shown up. It turns out the investment company unilaterally terminated his contract and replaced him with a new male lead."
"What a coincidence! It's that Lin Youqi, the one who used you for marketing the other day and even paid for articles to get you criticized. What kind of 'number one mystical idol' is she? She's talking big without any fear of choking on her own words!"
He slammed his hand on the table as he spoke.
"Logically speaking, it was the fans who were fighting the other day. If the person in question had a good attitude, it would have been fine. But the first thing he did was ask where I was, and then he hypocritically asked me, a senior, to play a supporting role for him. I'm really sorry."
"His expression was as fake as a weasel that had come to life! I didn't see how embarrassed he was at all."
Jiang Nuo was jolted awake by his words, silently thinking that if eloquence could kill ghosts, Brother Cui would undoubtedly be a master ghost killer.
Jiang Nuo stroked his chin and suggested, "How about I beat him up? Beat him so badly he can't act anymore."
I didn't care at first, but this person's name has been appearing in my life a bit too often lately.
He's no good person; if you mess with him, be prepared to suffer.
Jiang Nuo beamed, "I'll go see who this number one person is."
He walked out as he spoke, and in no time, the cup of milk tea in his hand was empty.
Cui Ming had no choice but to follow. He had been cursing indignantly just moments before, but now he was trying to persuade him.
"Then you'd better take it easy. I don't want to be in jail one day trying to bail you out."
"No... I need to call Si Yan. Just in case something really happens, he has to stop you."
When Jiang Nuo arrived, Lin Youqi was acting with Cai Can, and the next scene would be their scene.
Cai Can sat there with her legs crossed, wearing a pink shirt and long skirt, exuding the air of a classical beauty, yet radiating anger.
When Jiang Nuo arrived, the entire room fell silent. The two directors felt a chill run down their spines, sensing that something big was about to happen.
Cai Can and Yu Shen exchanged a glance, and simultaneously moved their chairs back.
" Brother Nuo, come sit here."
He happened to be sitting across the table from Lin Youqi, and his intention to cause trouble was self-evident.
Jiang Nuo smiled at them, then sat down and looked intently at the person opposite her, raising her eyebrows slightly.
His eyes held a smile, which seemed to have a profound meaning.
As an idol, Lin Youqi is naturally good-looking, with the currently popular "salt-type" puppy look.
Lin Youqi put down the script and waited a while before speaking, her smile revealing a surprising shrewdness.
"Senior Jiang Nuo, it's truly a pleasure to meet you in person! I've admired you for so long, but this is the first time I've seen you in person."
Jiang Nuo chewed on the brown sugar pearls, her expression suggestive.
I thought you wouldn't want to see me; after all, if you've done something wrong, you're bound to be afraid of ghosts knocking at your door.
Lin Youqi's smile remained unchanged. "Senior is too kind. I have always admired you, including your cultivation of Spiritual Power... I just didn't expect that fans would quarrel like this."
"It seems the senior's mystical persona has taken deep root in people's hearts. It's likely that few in the entertainment industry will dare to claim they also possess some mystical knowledge in the future."
Lin Youqi joked, ignoring the low coughs that filled the room.
This is tantamount to blaming the previous feud between the two families on Jiang Nuo's fans' pettiness, just as Cui Ming predicted, thus absolving himself of all responsibility.
Jiang Nuo looked away, pointed at the trash can outside the door, and threw away the milk tea cup.
"I have a bad temper, please bear with me later."
After saying that, he squinted at Lin Youqi's right hand, then left with a smile.
Lin Youqi frowned, subconsciously covering her right hand with the spirit chain, not understanding what Jiang Nuo meant.
Even if others are incredibly bold, would they dare to fight in Hengdian, where proxy photographers are everywhere?
Cai Can sneered, toying with his braid and mocking, "Of all people to criticize, you've messed with Jiang Nuo; you've kicked the King of Hell yourself."
I just couldn't stand this guy's arrogant attitude. He'd finally memorized all his lines, and now he wanted to drastically change the script.
"Just wait and see what happens."
Cai Can rolled his eyes, took the new script into the lounge, and started memorizing it again.
"Damn it, I'm so unlucky to have gotten this role."
The director, who was in the room, said, "..."
What an unexpected disaster!
Lin Youqi's face darkened, and she took her phone and went out to make a call to complain.
However, when filming officially began, Lin Youqi finally understood Jiang Nuo's seemingly nonsensical words.
The very first scene they filmed turned out to be a fight scene between him and Jiang Nuo!