Bai Yan is bound to a system and must unceasingly tread the path of courting death by opposing the protagonists, becoming a stepping stone in their lives, destined for a tragic end in every life.
Sitting in the company's conference room, Sister Wang said, "This role is practically yours. You need to hone your acting skills now, or you might end up playing a piece of garbage and get criticized by the audience."
Bai Yan asked, "Are you sure the role is mine?"
"Of course." She's a veteran at Star Entertainment, and has launched many stars in the past. She naturally has the skills and abilities.
Bai Yan's gaze fell out the window as a line of luxury cars drove into the company's underground parking garage.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and she curled her red lips slightly: "That's not necessarily true."
Seated in the first row of the conference room were several directors of Xingyu Entertainment, signed directors, and collaborating producers. The remaining rows were occupied by top-tier celebrities. Bai Yan, despite her popularity, lacked substantial achievements and was relegated to the back rows.
"Why aren't they here yet? It's past nine o'clock!"
"Wait a minute, a new broom sweeps clean..."
Ji An'an and Bai Yan are artists in the same company. She was sitting in front of Bai Yan and turned to look at her: "Sister Yan, guess who our new boss is?"
Bai Yan looked at her, and Ji An'an said, "You'll be very surprised."
“It’s Bai Ruohan.” Bai Yan looked at her.
Ji An'an: ...
Her attempt to show off failed, and her gaze then fell upon the project proposal for "The Demoness" in Sister Wang's hand: "Sister Xiaoyan, do you want to act in this play?"
"What, you want to rob me?" Bai Yan asked.
Ji An'an's smile became more genuine as she innocently said, "I never said that. Of course, the boss can give it to whomever he wants."
Sister Wang frowned. She had lost many roles over the years, and hearing Ji An'an say this made her feel uneasy.
After a quiet discussion, footsteps approached, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Bai Ruohan, dressed in a suit, strode into the conference room and naturally sat down in the president's seat.
After the shareholder meeting announced the change of shareholders, the company will proceed with the approval of its next filming project. Although Mu Yuanchen, the award-winning actor, has fallen from grace, Xingyu Entertainment still boasts other award-winning actors and actresses. As long as there is sufficient funding and the subsequent projects do not fail, Xingyu Entertainment can still stand strong.
After the large-scale film production concluded, it was time to move on to television series production. The first project was "The Demoness," which is the hottest IP of the year.
Sister Wang listened expectantly, but when the project was approved, the lead actress was changed to Ji An'an.
"What's going on?" Sister Wang couldn't stand it anymore: "Wasn't Bai Yan already cast for this role? Why was it changed to Ji An'an?"
Bai Ruohan glanced at Sister Wang: "This is the company's decision."
"The company's decision? Ha, what decision? Not to mention that all the good resources are given to the old guard, I've been involved in 'The Banshee' from beginning to end. It's a resource that I, Wang Man, snatched. I brought in the investment, I read the script, so why shouldn't it be given to my artists?"
"Just because you're an agent at Xingyu Entertainment," Bai Ruohan said coldly, "isn't it enough that you're using Xingyu's connections and reputation?"
Sister Wang was so angry at Bai Ruohan's shamelessness that she almost laughed: "You son of a bitch! If you used acting skills or something, you might be able to convince me a little bit? You're letting Ji An'an play the role of the female demon with that face, and Xingyu will go bankrupt sooner or later under your management!"
"I quit!" Wang Man has always had a fiery temper. If it weren't for this, she, a top agent who has trained many people, wouldn't have been dumped to manage Bai Yan.
Wang Man had already suffered unfair treatment at the company, and now that what she had fought for had been taken away, she naturally exploded.
She slammed the door shut and left.
Bai Ruohan's face was grim; the slamming of the door felt like a slap in the face.
After Wang Man left, he could only glare at Bai Yan before coldly announcing, "Meeting adjourned."
Before Bai Yan could even move, Ji An'an turned to look at her, her dimples appearing as she smiled: "Sister Yan, didn't you say you were going to take everything from me? Well, you might be disappointed now."
Bai Yan merely raised an eyebrow, then smiled gently: "Is that so?"
Ji An'an moved closer to her, her innocent face tinged with cruelty: "You said you were going to take my things away, but now it's me who's taken your leading lady role!"
But Bai Yan's face still showed no sign of anger.
Ji An'an looked up at her: It's an act, it must be an act!
What she wants most is her father's and brother's love. How could someone who used to be so hysterical change so quickly?
Bai Yan got up, and Ji An'an followed her out. When she saw that Bai Yan was heading towards the president's office, she raised an eyebrow and said that Bai Yan was just pretending. She must have gone to find her brother now.
Bai Ruohan heard the voice and looked up, seeing Bai Yan.
He suppressed his displeasure, knowing that Bai Yan would cause trouble again... because he favored An An.
No matter how much she made a fuss, what belonged to An'an would always belong to her.
"Bai Yan, I told you long ago, An'an has had an unfortunate childhood, we owe her..."
"I'm here to terminate my contract." Bai Yan looked at Bai Ruohan: "The contract I signed was a D-level artist contract with the company. Over the years, the company has not provided me with any resources. The company breached the contract first, and according to the contract, the company should compensate me for the breach of contract."
"It's just a penalty for breach of contract, Mr. Bai can afford it, right?"
This was an unexpected reaction from Bai Ruohan.
She didn't cry or make a scene; she just came to terminate the contract?
Bai Ruohan stared at Bai Yan's face: "What do you want to do? Do you think you're short of this breach of contract fee?"
"Is there a problem with me taking back what is rightfully mine?"
Bai Ruohan was still hesitating, "Let me think about it."
He didn't want Bai Yan out of his sight, and he didn't know why... he always felt that Bai Yan would be the cause of the unexpected change.
"Whatever, I'll sue you if you don't agree." Bai Yan shrugged casually: "Anyway, online work is all the rage now."
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