Chapter 59 The Storm
The production team is unaware that they have been targeted by Yu Shuling, but they are currently in a real bind.
Yu Shuling's suspicions were not wrong. What she could think of, how could the shrewd production team not have thought of? It's just that they couldn't withstand scrutiny. If some things in private were exposed and brought to the public eye, it wouldn't be as simple as sacrificing one or two people.
If murder were not illegal, the director would probably have wanted to sneak into the hotel and stab Yu Shuling right now.
Unfortunately, they don't have the chance now, so they can only try to settle their private affairs as quickly as possible.
Tonight will be a sleepless night for many.
Jiang Wenxi's agency was furious with him. Even their PR department working through the night couldn't stop the flood of comments, which overwhelmed their newly managed efforts. Finally, they had no choice but to disable the comment section and work with Jiang Wenxi's team to come up with a statement.
First and foremost, Jiang Wenxi needs to be extricated from the mess of "favoring contestants and engaging in behind-the-scenes manipulation." Apart from that, everything else is a minor matter.
However, with both audio and video evidence, it's impossible to deny that the two had little interaction in private. The evidence is overwhelming; their behavior suggests either a romantic relationship or something more intimate—definitely not a normal one. Therefore, it's intriguing why Jiang Wenxi consistently defends Qi Xiuxiu, especially since his statements don't hold up to scrutiny.
To be honest, Qi Xiuxiu's attitude wasn't exactly good. She went to bribe the mentor while others were practicing. Is that the right way to debut?
Many people who were attracted to Qi Xiuxiu were not because of her talent, but because of her lively, cute and kind personality. They were surprised to find out that she was like this in private, and many of them unfollowed her and turned against her.
At the same time, Yu Shuling's Weibo account gained nearly a million followers overnight. The contestants and their fans also expressed their gratitude to her in the media for exposing the truth, otherwise everyone would still be in the dark.
Jiang Wenxi's words and actions are somewhat contradictory, but as a mentor, one would generally not take the initiative to offend him, let alone as a contestant. How could one possibly challenge the authoritative and high-ranking PD?
At that time, Jiang Wenxi was also watching helplessly as Qi Xiuxiu was about to be squeezed out of the debut position. He took a risky move, otherwise he could at least have used slightly better words to make everyone gradually accept it.
In short, after this wave of turmoil, Yu Shuling herself escaped unscathed.
That evening, with nothing else to do, Yu Shuling went to buy some delicious food and returned to the hotel. She then turned on the top-ranked lighthearted romantic drama on the recent trending topics list and couldn't stop smiling for the male and female leads.
The two characters in the drama go from being mortal enemies to lovers. Along the way, they have a healthy competitive relationship. The male lead respects the female lead, and the female lead does not depend on the male lead. She has her own ideas, and their interactions are very sweet. The actors' acting skills are excellent, and their eyes convey a lot of emotion. It's so sweet it's almost cloying.
After watching one episode, she found her group chat was flooded with messages, private messages, and missed calls. However, while watching the show, Yu Shuling put her phone on Do Not Disturb mode. Anyway, this damn contract only had about six months left before it expired, and she wasn't afraid of the company making things difficult for her. She simply blocked Jiang Zhou.
Yu Shuling shared the whole story with the members in the group chat, and Lin Yujie couldn't help but worry about her:
"Won't you get retaliated against later?"
Some things are not as clear when expressed in person as they are in written or voice messages, so he just brushed it off. After a good night's sleep, he went back to his dormitory the next day. When his assistant saw him at the company, he was both admiring and worried, and gave him a knowing look.
Upon learning that Yu Shuling had returned, Jiang Zhou was indeed furious. He had wanted to get angry last night, but he had been blocked. After a whole night of this, his anger had long since subsided. When he saw that Yu Shuling was up again, she didn't even look at him.
Jiang Zhou felt like he'd punched cotton, and finally uttered a sarcastic remark filled with resentment:
"You're getting more and more capable, don't you even think about the debts your family has..."
Yu Shuling rolled her eyes at him.
What does the old man's debt have to do with her? Does she really think she's some kind of devoted daughter?
She had already investigated and found that the debts her parents owed had no direct connection to her children. Helping them was a matter of kindness, and not helping them was also their right. In any case, that man had not taken any responsibility in educating or guiding the original owner of the body.
Yu Shuling was extremely self-righteous, which infuriated Jiang Zhou to the point of wanting to hit her. At this time, her teammates were with her. Lin Yujie, who wasn't exactly known for her good temper, couldn't hold back her anger at Jiang Zhou's repeated bullying and pushed him away.
"What do you want to do? Can an agent hit someone?"
Jiang Zhou was so angry with these two that he couldn't speak. Lin Yujie, like a protective mother, glared at him fiercely until Jiang Zhou left. Watching Jiang Zhou turn and leave in anger, Li Song's expression was somewhat complicated, but mostly surprised.
She had only gone to rest for a while, but she hadn't expected her teammates to be so courageous in going up against Jiang Zhou. Perhaps she would have been worried in the past, but now, seeing Yu Shuling's confident demeanor, that initial unease was easily extinguished, like a small flame that had ignited in her heart.
The company's affairs are not something the artists can interfere with. He quickly patted his teammates on the shoulder, looking much more relaxed, and called everyone to go practice. Their concert was still in preparation, and this was the last one before they disbanded, so everyone was taking it very seriously.
In addition, Yu Shuling's attitude and strength have improved. She explained that she apologized to her teammates, saying that she had been slacking off and not doing well before. Everyone believed her, and the atmosphere among them is much better than before.
Especially after Li Song returned, she injected new vitality into the group. Li Song is a gentle and mild-mannered person, but as the captain, she is highly respected by everyone. Yu Shuling did not make decisions on her own, but took the time during practice to ask for everyone's opinions, not wanting to cause a rift in their relationship.
When Yu Shuling casually mentioned that she had recorded Jiang Zhou's voice and planned to expose him, Chuan Nai, who hadn't said much until now, changed her expression slightly, and her fingertips trembled uncontrollably. Lin Yujie, the most easily swayed among them, immediately became excited upon hearing Yu Shuling's words, wishing she could help her right then and there.
"That bastard..."
When Yu Shuling noticed Kawana's micro-expressions, Kawana had already quickly composed herself, poured herself a glass of water, and returned with a normal expression. However, the dance teacher returned shortly after, and they didn't have much time to talk. After practicing until they were exhausted, Yu Shuling was called to the office.
Of course, Yu Shuling's attitude towards the company's senior management was slightly more tactful than when she dealt with Jiang Zhou. At least she wasn't stereotyped as "uncommunicable," which wouldn't be good for her schedule over the next six months. Whether she had resources or not was irrelevant, but if management wanted to target someone, there were more ways than just sidelining them.
In the office, she was eloquent and persuasive, leaving the management completely bewildered. Back in the dormitory, seeing Kawana enter her room, Yu Shuling knocked on the door. A few seconds later, she heard a soft voice:
"Come in."
When Yu Shuling first transmigrated, she remembered that Kawana was not very friendly and was indifferent to everyone. At first, she thought it was because she was a foreigner and had a reserved personality. Yu Shuling could neither dislike nor like her. However, after appearing on a variety show, she discovered that the girl had a high opinion of her. In reality, she was the kind of person who said one thing but meant another.
He entered Kawana's room without any pressure.
Lyra is a shared dormitory, there are no single rooms, but right now Kawana is the only one in the room. The girl's slender back is tall and straight, like a delicate bamboo that has withstood frost and snow, its spine still standing firm. But when Yu Shuling got to her side, she noticed that her beautiful eyes were still red, as if she had just been crying.
"Yu Shuling," Chuan Nai called out to her, his voice a little hoarse, "Will you blame me for telling you this now?"
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Author's note: I'll try to finish it within two months!
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