Chapter 47 A Fallacy with a Reason: Revenge on the Spot, with a Hidden Meaning
Knowing that Sister Hong was angry, Song Ying didn't dare to talk back and let her vent her frustrations.
After returning to the prosperous era, she even used her charm and cuteness to coax him.
"Sister Hong, they were wrong, they definitely won't do it again. You're beautiful and kind-hearted, and you're very forgiving. Please don't hold a grudge against a naive little girl like me, okay, Sister Hong?"
Her little hand tugged at Sister Hong's sleeve and shook it gently. Her beautiful tit-like eyes blinked and looked over with a watery, coquettish gaze. Her long eyelashes were like feathers, and her skin was as smooth as porcelain. Coupled with her soft, delicate kitten-like voice, she teased Sister Hong, a woman, until her heart raced.
Hong Jie slapped Song Ying's hand away and sat a few steps further away.
"Don't give me that! Let me tell you, I'm not buying your act!"
The words were stern, but the tone had softened considerably.
"I swear, everything I said was from the bottom of my heart, Sister Hong, heaven and earth can bear witness!"
"I don't believe your nonsense. If you want to be cute, go find your husband."
“Husbands are nowhere near as good as Sister Hong~” Sister Hong retreated, and Song Ying advanced, directly squeezing Sister Hong into the corner of the sofa.
"Little Deer, did you hear what I just said? Record it and send it to Qin Shu right now!"
Seeing that Sister Hong still had the mind to joke, Little Deer, who had been on tenterhooks the whole time, breathed a sigh of relief.
Unable to resist teasing, she said, "Sister Hong, don't you think that scene just now looked familiar? Last time when Sister Ying's relationship was exposed, you said you wouldn't fall for it, but it turns out... well, you still love Sister Ying."
Sister Hong: "..."
"Hey, why bring up what happened before? Come on, Sister Hong, have some water." Song Ying handed over a water glass with a smile.
Hong Jie eventually accepted it, glancing at the two of them.
"Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Song Ying finished speaking concisely.
Xiao Lu chimed in, "Sister Hong, if you ask me, this really isn't Ying's fault. That President Li was clearly deliberately making things difficult for her. It was a normal audition, but in front of so many people, what did he take Ying for? A plaything? Just jumping around like that? And with all those high-volume leg raises in the 'Palm Dance,' and Ying was wearing a short skirt today, isn't his intention obvious? I think he's just lust-driven! People like that need to be taught a lesson."
"Moreover, when we were in the lounge today, Sun Ruoxuan immediately targeted Yingjie, her words were full of barbs, and she confidently stated that this role was definitely hers, and that Yingjie was just a runner-up. If you say there's nothing fishy going on here, who would believe it?"
The little deer grew angrier as she spoke, her face turning red as if she were about to start a fight.
“I asked you to take care of her, but your temper is even worse than hers. What, she threw water on someone in public, making them lose face, and you still think you're right? Should I hand you a knife so you can stab that guy surnamed Li? I really…”
As Hongjie finished speaking, she looked around angrily, then finally grabbed a small bag of soft bread from the coffee table and threw it at Xiaolu, saying, "None of them can give me a moment's peace!"
Xiao Lu caught him red-handed, raised her hands, and chuckled, "Sister Hong, I was wrong, I'll shut up."
Hongjie glared at Xiaolu, took a deep breath, and then exhaled heavily.
Finally, his gaze fell on Song Ying.
“In today’s matter, that guy surnamed Li did something unethical, making things difficult for you first, but you also made a mistake. I’m going to reprimand you, do you admit it or not?”
“Yes, of course I agree.” Song Ying nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, tell me what you recognize."
“I shouldn’t have confronted him in public; I should have knocked him out afterward.”
"What did you say?!" Sister Hong stared wide-eyed and was about to stand up.
"I misspoke, I misspoke," Song Ying quickly pulled Hong Jie back. "What I meant was that I acted impulsively in public today, which could give others something to use against me. Now that I'm trending on social media, it's definitely affecting the interests of many people. Not to mention, Huatian itself has many artists. If it gets exposed, it'll definitely cause a huge uproar."
Those people present today are all connected by shared interests.
To them, Song Ying was just an outsider.
Getting angry on the spot might vent your anger, but it's a lose-lose situation—you hurt the enemy a thousand, but you also lose three hundred of your own.
Moreover, there were surveillance cameras at the audition. If Hua Tian maliciously edited the footage and posted it online, Song Ying wouldn't be able to clear her name even if she had ten mouths.
What will other investors think when they see her like this?
"So, you're angry today not because I lost resources, but because I acted impulsively and you're worried that I'll get myself into trouble. But Sister Hong, if I had to say something you don't like to hear, I would do it the same way again."
"you!"
"Sister Hong, don't be in a hurry, let me finish speaking first."
“When I participated in a variety show before, that guy surnamed Li bribed Bai Yang to detain me in order to prevent me from auditioning. Later, Bai Yang got into trouble, and I thought he might be more restrained. But today, Sun Ruoxuan was extremely arrogant as soon as she saw me. If that role wasn't already in her grasp, she wouldn't be so domineering.”
"As expected, that guy surnamed Li is sitting on the casting panel today, and he's suddenly become an investor in 'Temptation Star.' Of the five seats, apart from the director, Li occupies a quarter of them. Hua Tian's films are all big-budget productions, so you can imagine how much money he's invested to promote Sun Ruoxuan."
"We're all businessmen, so when it comes to profit, I'm definitely not the first choice. Actually, Sun Ruoxuan is right; I'm just here to make up the numbers today."
"But since I've already gone, I can't just have made a wasted trip."
Hong Jie: "Oh, so you splashed water on people?"
"...Let's not talk about that for now. What I mean is, actually, looking at it from a different perspective, it's a good thing that the guy surnamed Li is making things difficult for me."
"Good news?"
Hongjie choked, raised her hand and touched Song Ying's forehead, "Are you stupid? He bullied you, and that's a good thing?"
“Filming is not a one-person job. From pre-production to filming and subsequent publicity, it’s the whole crew’s job. They choose the actors, and I choose them. It should be a two-way selection process.”
"As you've seen with the example of 'Que Ge,' if the actors you work with aren't clean, the show can be canceled without warning; if the director you work with has questionable conduct, the filming process can be very unpleasant. 'Detective Love' is a lesson in this. If you add some shady investors to the mix, just imagine what it would be like?"
"So, taking this opportunity to teach President Li a lesson, I also want to see what other people think."
"..." Sister Hong was convinced by Song Ying, "You have a whole set of fallacies."
"Even fallacies can be logic!"
"Alright, I get it now. You know, you know you're wrong but you won't admit it and you'll do it again next time." Sister Hong rolled her eyes at Song Ying and sighed. "But you're right about one thing: you were just there to make up the numbers today."
As she spoke, Sister Hong opened her phone, brought up a page, and handed it to Song Ying.
“I only got the news an hour ago. I don’t know what methods Mr. Li used to persuade the other senior executives to invest an additional 20 million in ‘Temptation Star’. This happened this morning. If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have let you go and cause all this trouble.”
As she said this, Sister Hong leaned back on the sofa, closed her eyes, and pressed her temples, her voice sounding tired.
"Xie Anning called me. Originally, Qingcheng only invested five million, hoping to get some dividends, so they didn't have the right to decide on the role. The role of Qi Yue was chosen entirely by Director Fang. His character is well-known in the industry, which is why I tried my best to help you get this role. Now that Qingcheng has interfered, we have missed the opportunity for fair competition."
The entertainment industry is inherently complex, and when interests are involved, it becomes even more difficult to navigate its intricacies.
Having been in the industry for so many years, Sister Hong has seen many similar incidents.
Too many talented actors are no match for those pretty faces promoted by capital.
They can only leave the industry or fade into obscurity, filled with disappointment.
She could sense Song Ying's talent for acting and see her passion for the profession.
In her view, actors like Song Ying should stand under the lights and in front of the camera to interpret and present one good role after another.
However, most people are powerless in the face of absolute capital.
At this moment, a sense of powerlessness surged from all directions, enveloping Sister Hong and making her feel that she was not a qualified agent.
"I'm sorry, Ying..."
“Sister Hong, what are you saying! If I can’t play the role, I can’t play it. Anyway, I didn’t like that role that much. We’ll have other opportunities in the future! Besides, the main reason I lost the role was because I offended someone, okay? You’re not allowed to take the blame for my mistakes.”
Song Ying hugged Hong Jie's arm and leaned on her shoulder.
"Speaking of which, it's been so hot lately, I was thinking of taking it easy. Filming is so tiring, there's no need, really no need."
"You..."
Sister Hong felt a warmth in her heart, and then, remembering something, added something else.
"By the way, Anning called me. President Li originally wanted to pull up the audition video and expose you, but she was afraid that President Li would maliciously edit it to harm you, so she didn't give it to him. Later, President Li probably realized that he was in the wrong first and felt guilty, so he came back and asked Anning to delete it. Anning calmed him down and shredded the file in front of President Li, but she made a copy beforehand for backup."
Upon hearing this, Song Ying thought for a moment, then sat up straight. "Are you and Xie Anning very familiar?"
"We've known each other for over twenty years, what do you think?"
Xie Anning is Hong Jie's best friend. They both graduated from Beijing Media University, but they studied different majors.
The two entered the industry together. Xie Anning joined Huatian and worked her way up to become a producer, while Hong Jie joined Shengshi and became a top agent.
Years have passed, but the relationship remains strong.
"No wonder Producer Xie kept helping me out of awkward situations today." Song Ying finally understood.
Suddenly remembering something, she said, "Sister Hong, can you do me a favor?"
"you say."
"Could I ask Producer Xie for a backup video? I need it."
"If the video gets leaked now, Mr. Li will definitely cause trouble for Huatian, and it won't do you any good either."
"Don't worry, Sister Hong, I know what I'm doing. I won't implicate Producer Xie. Yes, this video won't bring down President Li, but what if it's the last straw that breaks the camel's back?"
Song Ying raised her eyebrows, and a hidden current surged in her beautiful titmouse eyes.
She's petty and holds grudges very well.
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