Chapter 133: Testing the Water
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
What else could Gu Jia and Yu Nan do apart from shutting their mouths? In this world, the rich and powerful controlled everything while people like them could not escape the fate of being trampled on no matter how they struggled.
Unbeknownst to Gu Jia, Yu Nan, and their managers, Ye Xin had overheard the conversation when she was passing the room.
Yang Li and Peng Peng, who were standing behind Ye Xin, had different expressions on their faces while Ye Xin wore a satisfied expression on her face as she returned to the lounge.
Peng asked Yang Li in a low voice, “Sister Li, what if Ning Xia really shows up?”
Yang Li glared at Peng.
Peng knew she had misspoken so she quickly shut up.
While Ye Xin stared at her fresh manicure in a daze, Yang Li’s heart was in a mess as she looked through the film festival’s schedule. Her job as Ye Xin’s manager was far less glamorous and more difficult compared to other managers. At the very least, the other managers had control over their artistes. Apart from Ye Xin, was there any artiste who dared to disobey their managers?
Yang Li felt she was just free labor. She worked hard but failed to gain recognition. She had been assigned to Ye Xin by the company in the past. With Ye Xin’s background and temper, how was it possible that she, as a manager, chose Ye Xin?
Yang Li’s mind wandered to the reunion for the production team of Yi Yao. She was also part of the production team. She was still young at that time so her role was not particularly important. However, she had learned most, if not all, of her skill during her time filming Yi Yao so she regarded many people from the production team as her teachers.
After hesitating for a while, Yang Li made up her mind. Seeing that Ye Xin was rather calm, she decided to test the water. She said tentatively, “Xinxin, the production team for Yi Yao is having a reunion, and the committee for the film festival had sent me an invitation. I plan to attend…”
Ye Xin nodded indifferently. “Go ahead.”
Yang Li could not help but feel delighted. She did not expect Ye Xin to agree so readily. She quickly struck while the iron was hot and said, “Then I’ll delegate the work to Peng and the others for a few days. The gifts and jewelry are already in place. I’ve also spoken to Peng in detail about her duties before this. Judy is also very familiar with her job so she definitely won’t make a mistake. As for the others, we’ll follow the company’s arrangements. The person who’ll escort you is our company’s top male star, Chu Ning. I’ll tell him to come in some time over the next two days to practice….”
Ye Xin suddenly lifted her head and interjected, “Wait? What do you mean you’re invited to the reunion of the production team of Yi Yao? Why did they invite you?”
Yang Li was slightly confused. She explained, “I was a member of the production team for Yi Yao. I just graduated at that time and was just an intern so I didn’t help much. However, since they invited me, I wanted to meet everyone…”
Ye Xin’s expression turned unsightly. “Are you talking about the movie Yi Yao?”
Yang Li nodded. ‘What else could I be talking about?’
After a moment, realization dawned on Yang Li. She realized Ye Xin had thought she was talking about the television series that would be adapted from the movie.
Ye Xin was still thinking about how to explain herself when Ye Xin said, “Not bad. Speak to the PR team and tell them to release a statement that my manager was a member of the production team for Yi Yao. Tell them that you’re confident the TV series will definitely surpass the movie…”
Yang Li was at a loss for words. “Xinxin, if you put it that way… I’m afraid it’d be disadvantageous to us…”
Ye Xin glared at her. “What do you mean? Are you saying I’m not as good as Ning Xia?”
Yang Li quickly shook her head. “That’s not what I mean. I’m saying the show hasn’t even aired yet. It’s best to keep a low profile to avoid affecting your reputation. Wait until the viewership rating comes in before we make any headline-grabbing statement…”
Ye Xin sneered. “You just think the TV series won’t be as good as the movie, isn’t it? Are you still hoping for Ning Xia to make a comeback? What a pity she has no intention of returning to the industry. If she wants to return, are you going to kneel and lick the soles of her shoes? Yang Li, don’t forget you’re my manager! I don’t understand why other people’s managers are so confident, but you’re so cowardly. You act as though I bully you every day. Who are you trying to gain sympathy from?”
Yang Li remained silent. She tried to suppress her anger by gritting her teeth and clenching her hands into fists under her sleeves.
Peng Peng quickly said, “Sister Xin, Sister Xin, that’s not what Sister Li means… Moreover, it’s difficult to get the company to release statements now. The company wants us to slowly build our momentum instead of acting rashly. Moreover, you’re so popular now; Sister Li is just worried the statement would invite trouble.. Sister Li isn’t cowardly at all. Although she doesn’t often socialize with the other managers, she would also pick up the bills…”
