I resisted the urge to leave, forced a smile, and moved my gaze from the old man's thighs to his brow.
"Director Xu, are you going to use Makino for the end credits song?" I asked tentatively.
I'll sit on his lap if he wants, but he can't take advantage of me for nothing.
Although I was a hundred times unwilling, and even wanted to turn around and leave immediately, not wanting this resource anymore, how could I still have the right to be as willful as before?
I'm now a laughing stock in Beijing's social circles, someone anyone can step on.
After hearing my words, Xu Zhen smirked, revealing his yellow teeth. He looked at the other big shots and said, "Look, those who have been princesses are different."
He said sarcastically, "Give her a chance to coax me, and she takes advantage of it."
The implication was that letting me sit on his lap was just a way to give me a chance to appease him.
"Hey, that's true, you've never been beaten down by society. What are you standing there for? Let's go!" The producer next to me laughed and mocked me.
After saying that, he flicked his cigarette ash, waved his hand, and dismissed us.
With a "whoosh," Mu Ye pushed back his chair and stood up. The young man was arrogant and had a very unpleasant expression, as if he was about to leave.
He deliberately made a lot of noise in protest.
"Hey, big star, you've got quite the temper. The last one with a temper like yours was that talent show king, who was it again?" Xu Zhen said, taking a drag of his cigarette and looking at the CEO of Wheatfield Culture and Entertainment Company sitting on the other side.
“Si Yu. That kid is still under blacklist. I heard he’s living in a basement now,” President Shi replied.
Listening to his words, I felt a chill run down my spine. I then realized that their coordinated attack was an attempt to blacklist Mu Ye.
For these bigwigs, blocking Mu Ye is just a matter of a word.
I took a deep breath, glanced at Mu Ye who was looking at me with disdain, and gave him a look, signaling him to sit down. Then, I took two steps forward and sat on Xu Zhen's lap.
The old man smelled strongly of smoke and alcohol, and his breath was unpleasant.
But for the sake of Makino's future and the company's interests, I had to put aside my pride and flatter him.
I quickly picked up the small, transparent white wine glass on the table with both hands and looked at the old man who was close by. "Director Xu, it was my fault for being ignorant and not managing my artists well. I will punish myself with three drinks."
I spoke sincerely, and as soon as I finished speaking, I tilted my head back and drank it all in one gulp.
The 52° Feitian Moutai has a strong, pungent alcohol flavor that burns the throat and travels down to the stomach.
I held my breath and drank three cups in a row.
"good!"
Xu Zhen pulled me into his arms, clapped his hands loudly, and said excitedly.
As soon as he finished speaking, he leaned in to kiss me. I couldn't dodge in time, and his wet lips landed on my cheek.
It's greasy and disgusting.
I resisted the urge to push him away, but at the same time I could feel Makino's anger.
I secretly gave him a look. There was nothing I could do. We had no power or influence now, and I was still just a fake heiress. All I could do was pretend and compromise.
"I didn't expect this fake princess to be such a good drinker. I vaguely remember her telling me at a dinner party a few months ago that she doesn't drink at all," the movie's leading lady, a popular actress in the Chinese entertainment industry, said in a low voice.
She took the opportunity to kick me while I was down.
I have absolutely no recollection of ever meeting her at a dinner party.
In the past, I didn't even care about Xu Zhen, let alone her?
I picked up my glass, stood up, faced her, put on a polite smile, apologized to her, and then punished myself with three glasses of baijiu.
After a round of drinking penalties, I couldn't remember how many glasses I had drunk; my stomach felt like it was on fire.
The men and women present looked at me with mocking expressions, as if they found it amusing to manipulate me. It was the first time I had ever experienced bullying at a dinner party.
"Director Xu, you are a fifth-generation director with taste and aspirations. You have always had strict requirements for your works. Previously, you praised the end credits song composed by Mu Ye, saying that it perfectly matched the theme of the film... Please give Mu Ye another chance."
I've already drunk the wine and taken advantage of him. I'm still sitting on Xu Zhen's lap. While he's still in a good mood because of me, I carefully bring up the end credits song with him.
Although this famous director is known for his promiscuous private life and terrible character, he is indeed talented and has very high standards for his work.
“That’s right, I’m very satisfied with this kid’s songwriting and singing, and I still want to use this song.” Xu Zhen took a puff of his cigar and said to me.
I was secretly delighted and quickly offered him another drink.
At this moment, Xu Zhen looked at President Shi beside him and said, "Why do you suddenly not want to use it anymore, Lao Shi? Talk to this fake princess who has never been beaten by society."
I was taken aback, not quite understanding what he meant.
“Muye, more than half a month ago, Wheatfield offered you 1 billion to sign you, but you refused and insisted on sticking with your old employer. Now, I’m giving you two choices: either follow this fake rich girl and starve, or sign with me. As for the price, of course, it can’t be 1 billion anymore.”
Shi Zongchong and Mu Ye raised their voices.
That's when I realized that they weren't here tonight to make things difficult for me, but to coerce Mu Ye into signing with them!
They also took advantage of me, making fun of me like a monkey.
I was furious. I had lost money drinking with them, been taken advantage of, and not only did I not achieve my goal, but I was also threatened by them.
In my past life, even after the Sheng family went bankrupt, I never humbled myself like this, no matter how down on my luck I became!
"Sister Qiao, let's go."
Makino's angry voice rang out. He kicked the chair away and walked towards me.
"Muye, don't be so stubborn!" President Shi slammed his fist on the table and shouted at him.
I immediately stood up and was about to leave when Xu Zhen pulled me back and gave me a bear hug.
"What do you want to do? Let me go!" Since I was destined to lose the contract, I stopped being polite to him and twisted my body, shouting in a sharp voice.
"You've got a temper, haven't you? You fake heiress, even if you scream your lungs out tonight, let's see if anyone from the Sheng family comes to save you!" Xu Zhen pushed me away slightly, grabbed my collar, and sarcastically remarked.
"The Sheng family itself is in dire need of protection!" someone echoed.
"Let her go!" Mu Ye roared fiercely, unaware that he had been pinned down by Xu Zhen's bodyguards.
Xu Zhen ignored me and was about to kiss my face when I raised my hand and slapped him without thinking!
With a "snap".
The private room fell into a deathly silence.
Xu Zhen was stunned. He stared at me blankly for a while before slowly raising his hand and touching his face.
He looked incredulous.
A big shot like him has never been slapped before.
"Hold……"
He realized what was happening, gritted his teeth and cursed, then raised his hand and swung it at me.
"Clap clap clap—"
Caught off guard, I was slapped several times in a row. My brain was buzzing, and I couldn't feel any pain. My cheeks were numb, accompanied by a burning sensation that went all the way to my ears.
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