Chapter 27 [Updated] Earning such a meager salary...
"Get to work, get to work."
Little C jumped back to her workstation, and everyone else stopped talking. The office seemed to have returned to its usual state of busying itself with dealing with trending topics.
Xiao Ou only realized this after leaving the public relations department: Su Yunruo was going to an event, and her assistant was still wandering around!
Xiao Ou immediately ran to Jiang Chunrou's office.
Youqian Entertainment has four floors in total, with luxurious decorations. Half of the top floor is the office of the general manager, who is said to be on vacation abroad, and the other half is the secretary's office.
Jiang Chunrou also has a separate office in the secretary's office.
As soon as Xiao Ou arrived at the secretary's office, she saw others bustling around, seemingly moving faster than usual.
She looked around curiously before knocking on Jiang Chunrou's office door.
"Enter."
Xiao Ou carefully opened the door and went in, "Sister Jiang."
Jiang Chunrou had just finished the phone call when she turned around and said, "It's perfect that you're here. Miss Su is attending Orange Video's charity gala the day after tomorrow. Could you book a meeting room? She'll need a computer."
This was the first time Xiao Ou had heard that one of the artists she was in charge of was going to participate in a large-scale event since she started working. She immediately thought of how she used to be just a nobody outside the venue, holding a huge light stick and having to get up early in the morning to secure a spot. She was instantly filled with excitement.
The meeting likely began after Liang Shi arrived.
There were so many details to check, from all the coordination with the event organizers to the dress photoshoot before walking the red carpet, and the promotional materials for the evening…
Xiao Ou had a vague concept of these things, only able to discern that Su Yunruo had three haute couture outfits for one evening: a haute couture tulle dress with a large skirt for the red carpet, a strapless fringed dress for the inner venue, and a third outfit for unforeseen circumstances.
Wow! Su Yunruo walked the red carpet with Ke Jinyang! She was the surprise guest at the end of the event and donated two million to the charity gala.
Her job was to remember the times for photoshoots and red carpet events, the event schedule, and be ready to remind Su Yunruo what to do at any time.
Xiao Ou walked out of the office with her laptop, wondering if she should check out the various forums beforehand for the event the day after tomorrow, and preferably learn about the celebrities who would be attending, in order to prevent any mishaps on site.
Oh, right, we need to go to Miss Su's house first to go over all the arrangements with her.
As she walked, a gust of cold wind hit her face, and Xiao Ou suddenly realized that she had been so focused on her work that she had unintentionally walked to the front door.
Just then, a person in a security guard uniform was about to enter and bumped into Xiao Ou, causing him to fall flat on his face.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."
The security guard came to help Xiao Ou, and his attitude was so good. He must be someone who has money to spend on entertainment. Xiao Ou patted his bottom and said he was fine.
She went to the roadside and hailed a taxi to Su Yunruo's new home.
...
#SuYunruoCharityNight#
A marketing account revealed that Su Yunruo will be the final guest at the Orange Video Charity Gala, wearing a haute couture dress from a fairy brand, which may be the same outfit worn by Pei Xue.
[Wow, really?]
[What kind of status does Su Yunruo have to dare to be a mystery guest?]
Although Pig has been in the spotlight a lot lately, how could someone with Pig's ridiculously limited fashion resources possibly borrow a high-end designer brand like Fairy Tale? It's more likely a bridal shop did.
[Bae Seol-sun is a brand ambassador, a ready-to-wear spokesperson, and has graced six fashion magazine covers. Can any pig compare?]
[No, why should a pig be the finale? There are many actors in the industry with a higher status than her.]
Online discussions arose about Su Yunruo's upcoming participation in the Orange Video charity gala. Orange Video contacted Jiang Chunrou immediately to investigate. Both sides confirmed that no one had leaked the information. Although they found it strange that the marketing accounts knew about it, they figured it was part of the publicity and didn't bother with it.
That evening, a marketing account suddenly broke the news that Su Yunruo and Ke Jinyang had taken their on-screen romance off-screen and would be walking the red carpet together at a charity gala.
The entire public relations department of Youqian Entertainment was shocked.
Jiang Chunrou urgently contacted the staff of Orange Video. The two sides confronted each other and confirmed that someone in her team had sold this very confidential information to a marketing account. She then began to investigate the personnel one by one.
Xiao Ou initially thought they were checking her phone, and she turned pale with fright. After all, she had many identities, and none of them could withstand scrutiny.
As a result, Jiang Chunrou took out her phone and made a call.
"Hey, ask him how he got the news that Miss Su and Ke Jinyang walked the red carpet."
Xiao Ou was taken aback and asked Xiao C next to her, "Who did Sister Jiang call?"
Little C covered her mouth with her hand and whispered, "It's an undercover agent from our marketing accounts."
Shocking! Their company actually keeps marketing accounts?
A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone, "I saw someone in the group bragging that they got this information for free."
"That's an unconventional method. Do you know the source information?"
"Yes, I'll send you the address."
Jiang Chunrou hung up the phone and turned to the public relations department, saying, "I'll post an address in the group. No matter what, go find this person in person and investigate. We must find the mole."
Xiao Ou was startled by this direct, physical approach.
Her perception of business warfare: hacking, digging up secrets, and stealing core technologies.
In real-world business warfare: blocking people at the door.
"Don't be shocked. Miss Su hates traitors the most. There was a money-grubbing guy who betrayed Miss Su and he's still on a job in Africa, earning minimum wage every month. If he quits, he can't find another job, but if he doesn't quit, he can't come back."
Xiao Ou: "..."
"Little Ou".
When his name was called, Xiao Ou stood up abruptly and said, "Here."
Jiang Chunrou glanced at her and said, "Pack your things, let's go find Miss Su."
As Xiao Ou headed from the company to Building A, she felt uneasy. She sensed that this was no longer a minor target like Zhou Kantian, but a direct confrontation with a formidable competitor. She was genuinely afraid that Su Yunruo would suffer a loss.
"Sister Jiang, how did these people get the information? Could Miss Su have really been tricked by Pei Xue?"
Jiang Chunrou drove the car, saying, "There's no need to worry too much about this."
"But what if Pei Xue uses today to put down Miss Su?"
"Miss Su generally doesn't care if others tear her apart."
"How could I not care? Reading too many insults can make you depressed."
"..." Jiang Chunrou thought for a moment, "She really doesn't care. She didn't care about other people's attempts to put her down before, she didn't care about Zhou Kantian's sarcasm later, and she won't care about Pei Xue's little tricks now. The only thing she cares about is the loyalty of her subordinates."
"What will happen once this person is found?"
"It depends on Miss Su's plans."
The rest of the journey was uneventful.
Xiao Ou thought to herself, since staying at the company is already so good, why be foolish and spread information about Su Yunruo?
She thought that person was quite clueless.
*
Liang Shi arrived earlier than Jiang Chunrou and Xiao Ou, but it had nothing to do with the leaked information.
Pei Xue had her eye on a dress and was sending out announcements everywhere that she wanted to wear it, creating quite a buzz. However, when she went to headquarters to borrow it, she was told that it had already been reserved. Unable to save face, she used various special channels to find the person who bought the dress and wanted to borrow it for a fee.
However, the people who investigated probably didn't find out the truth and mistakenly thought the buyer was Liang Shi.
I spoke with Liang Shi on the phone today. She was very earnest, and her offer was almost as much as the price of the dress itself.
Although Liang Shi knew that the main reason rich women buy haute couture is because they don't want to wear the same styles as others, and they wouldn't even buy haute couture that celebrities have borrowed, she still decided to ask Su Yunruo, considering her money-oriented personality.
Just as they finished talking about this, Jiang Chunrou and Xiao Ou opened the door and came in.
When Jiang Chunrou saw her, she asked a question, and Liang Shi briefly recounted the story again.
Xiao Ou was stunned. The world of rich women is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Pei Xue, who was frantically criticizing Su Yunruo online, would probably be furious if she knew that she had borrowed high-end clothes from Su Yunruo.
“Once this dress is lent out, it won’t fit anymore.” Jiang Chunrou said, glancing at Su Yunruo to observe her reaction. “She’s smaller than you, so it will definitely need to be altered to be smaller, and the hem will probably be adjusted as well.”
Su Yunruo was using the iPad Liang Shi had given her to choose a dress. She had her back to the three people and didn't turn around for a long time, as if the matter had nothing to do with her.
Liang Shi: "That's what I thought too, but Pei Xue's offer was almost the price of the dress, and that was just for a loan. It's clear she'd be willing to pay even more."
Jiang Chunrou: "She wants to get endorsements, and now she needs to create the illusion of having good fashion resources, so she spends this money to pave the way for the future."
"Miss Su, what do you think? After all, the dress is yours."
Su Yunruo finally turned her head and blinked her eyes. "I have dozens of princess dresses that are full of tulle and rhinestones. Can I borrow one from her?"
Jiang Chunrou: "But..."
“Hey, she’s just trying to make a living. Let’s cooperate and have a win-win situation. After we borrow the dress, we can put it in Liang Shi’s shop as an exhibit… To save face for Pei Xue, just say that the owner of the dress saw that everyone online liked it, so she decided to put it on display and welcome interested customers to come and see it.” She paused for a moment, then added, “Remember to stock up on some nice dresses. Business at the shop should be pretty good from now on.”
Xiao Ou: OoO
Xiao Ou couldn't help but give a thumbs up in her heart.
No wonder Su Yunruo makes money; she really knows how to make money.
Su Yunruo said to Liang Shi, "That's about it. You can make your own demands for the rest."
Liang Shi seemed to have anticipated this answer. Her eyes crinkled into a smile, and she obediently clasped her hands together, saying, "Thank you, Miss Su."
"Chunrou, my darling, is there any news about the leak?"
Yes, yes, and this is the most important thing!
Xiao Ou then looked at Jiang Chunrou, her expression a mixture of nervousness and curiosity.
"It should be quick—" Jiang Chunrou glanced down at her phone, and seeing something, her eyes sharpened as she shot a look at Xiao Ou.
She lifted her eyelids slightly, her wide eyes filled with obvious disbelief.
Xiao Ou didn't quite understand the meaning behind those looks, so she looked at the other two people for help, only to meet their surprised and suspicious gazes.
"..."
"..."
"..."
In the heavy atmosphere, Xiao Ou gradually sensed the reason for the strangeness. It seemed... it seemed that they thought she was the one who leaked the news.
"Xiao Ou, did you sell this information to a marketing account?"
Xiao Ou was startled.
Exiled to Africa, Miss Su only cares about traitors... The words she heard along the way slowly weighed on Xiao Ou's head, making it hard for her to even straighten her neck.
But when Xiao Ou thought about how she could no longer stay at the company, an indescribable fear gripped her like a pair of hands, almost strangling her to death.
Unable to speak, and unable to refute.
"The marketing account says they received your laptop."
"I...I didn't..."
A hand was placed on Xiao Ou's shoulder, interrupting her panicked retreat.
She was actually backing away.
Xiao Ou could no longer feel her body.
"Don't panic, think about where the laptop is and how it got taken by the marketing account."
Her gentle voice acted like a calming needle, instantly soothing Xiao Ou's almost explosive emotions.
Xiao Ou turned around in surprise and met a bright smile.
Su Yunruo's smile has a magical power to sweeten the surrounding air. The overwhelming joy and sincerity shines on the most painful places in one's heart, and after being bathed in sunlight, those places smell of fresh air, making one feel happy when they fall asleep.
Faced with such a smile, Xiao Ou felt inexplicably comforted—as if Su Yunruo believed in her.
Don't be nervous, don't be nervous.
Su Yunruo believed her.
“My notebook…” Xiao Ou finally calmed down a bit and quickly opened her bag. “My notebook is in my bag. Let me look for it. The notes that the marketing account received are definitely not my notes.”
She pushed aside the phone, then aside the tissues, but the notebook didn't seem to be in the small bag. Xiao Ou became anxious again, turning the bag upside down and shaking it three times like dumping trash, causing all the small items inside to scatter onto the floor.
But neither the lipstick that rolled under the sofa nor the phone whose screen shattered as a result was shaped like a laptop.
"Where's my laptop... I..."
Xiao Ou couldn't see anything to prove her innocence, and her nose started to sting with tears.
This was the first time she hadn't been able to hold back her tears since getting into university. She hadn't felt this wronged even when her boss asked her to come back to the company in the middle of the night to work overtime without paying her.
At this moment, I feel more guilty than about losing my job.
She didn't want to let Su Yunruo down; she thought Su Yunruo was an exceptionally good person, and the other women in the company were also exceptionally good.
The surrounding air fell silent.
Su Yunruo pulled out a few tissues from the side and handed them to her. "It's possible that you left it in the office or lost it. Sit down and calm down. I trust you won't sell this kind of information to marketing accounts."
"I...I really didn't."
She patted her on the shoulder and said, "Think back to how much you wrote in your notebook. Say as much as you can remember. We need to determine how much information the marketing accounts actually know."
Xiao Ou's nose stung, and her eyes welled up with tears again. "Miss Su, I really didn't."
"Of course you don't, but crying won't help. We need to solve the problem first."
Xiao Ou bit her lip and nodded, trying hard to recall what she had written in her notebook during the meeting.
“I wrote down the style of the dress you picked… I, I mainly wrote it down so I wouldn’t get confused later, and then, and then there’s you and Ke Jinyang walking the red carpet together…” I tried to think, I tried to think, “and the whole itinerary.”
“Okay.” Su Yunruo instructed Jiang Chunrou, “Change everything except a few fixed nodes.”
Jiang Chunrou gave a soft "hmm".
Turning to Liang Shi, he said, "To avoid wearing the same outfit as someone else, let's change our look."
Raise both hands and make an "OK" sign.
After that, Jiang Chunrou did not mention the "traitor" matter again. She drove Xiao Ou home and went back to the company to work overtime.
Xiao Ou spent a restless night, too afraid to tell anyone else about it, and huddled under the covers.
Although gaining Su Yunruo's trust made him feel much more at ease, as he scrolled through his phone, three pairs of suspicious eyes flashed through his mind, and his pillow became wet.
She never imagined she was a "traitor".
But she clearly didn't do that.
She didn't know how the marketing accounts got the information.
*
Even with fewer onlookers, Tuya's group is still lively.
Especially since everyone is focused on Su Yunruo's upcoming participation in the Orange Video Charity Gala.
In the eyes of netizens, that should be considered her first time participating in a major event.
What's more, she'll be with Ke Jinyang. When this news came out, Ke Jinyang's fans went crazy.
Fans of all backgrounds are generally unwilling to have any connection with their female co-stars after the show has ended; this sends a bad signal.
[Ke Jinyang, don't get involved with Su Gongzhu! Anyone who touches her is doomed. Zhou Kantian is being vilified online right now.]
[Ke Jinyang, you have a bright future ahead of you. I advise you not to ruin it by going back to making idol dramas.]
[It's confirmed! Pei Xue is wearing the latest haute couture from the Fairy Brand. Amazing!]
Do you have any pictures?
[Image] It's said to be this one, incredibly ethereal, the fabric is so beautiful, like water.
[Real news: This dress was bought by a wealthy woman, but the woman is a fan of Pei Xue and agreed to lend it to her.]
[Wow? Only big shots can afford haute couture, right? Pei Xue is actually a fan of one of them? That's amazing!]
[It would be great if Ke Jinyang and Pei Xue acted together. Pei Xue is definitely better than Su Yunruo, right?]
[Yes, Su Yunruo is so ugly, she's a complete mismatch with Ke Jinyang.]
When Xiao Ou saw someone slandering Su Yunruo, he felt like rushing over the screen to grab the person and beat them up. Maybe it was that marketing account that stole his laptop—he could finally get his revenge!
But when she thought of the sad things, she couldn't help but bite her lip and sob softly, clearing the chat window and quietly watching the screen.
These people are too wicked, even more wicked than she imagined; she can't outmaneuver them.
I'm so looking forward to the red carpet tomorrow! I wish someone would knock me out so I could wake up and be there tomorrow.
the next day.
The galas organized by major video websites have always attracted much attention.
Early this morning, some female celebrities posted materials on their Weibo accounts announcing their red carpet looks for tonight.
Xiao Ou was still lying in bed, having declined her mother's invitation for soy milk, fried dough sticks, and meat buns, scrolling through Weibo like a zombie. She was scrolling absentmindedly, switching to WeChat every few seconds, refreshing the page repeatedly, afraid she wouldn't see a message from Jiang Chunrou immediately.
With the time to walk the red carpet drawing ever closer, what will happen to Miss Su if no one is there to keep track of the time? They must really need me, so why haven't they called me yet?
Pei Xue's look has been revealed. She is wearing a light blue dress with pleated mesh that accentuates her shapely figure.
The price of haute couture is there, and the quality is quite good. The gauze is gauze, but the material is translucent, allowing you to see your fair skin.
It's like a beautiful Greek goddess falling into the sea, surrounded by clear water, with the outline of her breasts faintly visible, but it's so beautiful that it doesn't inspire any evil thoughts.
So pure and beautiful.
I must say Liang Shi has a really good eye.
Xiao Ou tried to imagine what Su Yunruo would look like in this dress, and then looked at the photo of Pei Xue wearing the same dress. She thought to herself, "Wow, they are both actresses who can carry a drama. They both look so beautiful in the same dress. It's hard to choose between them."
However, Xiao Ou knew that Su Yunruo wouldn't wear the dress. Rather than letting malicious fans judge who was more beautiful, she valued the benefits the dress would bring.
Xiao Ou felt that her perspective had broadened since she met Su Yunruo. She always chose the option that would make the most money.
But will letting Pei Xue steal the spotlight tonight really bring the greatest benefit?
Xiao Ou looked at Pei Xue, who had already topped the trending searches, and saw her fans going crazy, calling her a goddess.
With looks like that! What makes Su Yunruo stand out from Pei Xue?
[Is Pei Xue's appearance top-tier among popular young actresses?]
This dress is absolutely gorgeous, so fluffy and soft, like a marshmallow. Thank you to the rich lady for treating us to such a delicious meal.
I can't even imagine what kind of goddess-like figure the wealthy woman who owns it must be.
[She's so beautiful! I declare Pei Xue the brightest star of the night, and Su Yunruo shouldn't even try to get close.]
[Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!]
Goodbye, you pig fans! Go create your own on-screen couples with newly popular male celebrities!
Xiao Ou couldn't help but comment on her alternate account: "Female celebrities can shine on their own, why drag them down?"
Someone quickly replied to her: [Auntie, would we even bother with you guys if your pig's fans hadn't started being sarcastic? Here's a picture of your pig, open your eyes wide and take a good look at this [ugly photo]]
Is that pig so sour? She can't even wear haute couture, yet she's leading her fans in a chaotic frenzy. I'd like to see what she can pull off as the finale today [ugly photo]
...
Looking at the text that popped up, Xiao Ou went back to check the comments section with a skeptical attitude. She confirmed that there were no Su Yunruo fans coming to put her down, but rather Pei Xue's fans kept saying that Su Yunruo was not worthy. She was speechless.
She's a level 10 fan and hasn't been actively participating in the event for days, do you think she's a pushover?
Overwhelmed by grief, Xiao Ou was provoked into a world-ending impulse, wanting to die with everyone else. She jumped out of bed, put her phone on her pillow, and started fidgeting with her fingers.
She's about to unleash her power!
Sizzle sizzle
The message indicates that the spellcasting has been interrupted.
[Address], take a taxi here.
!!
Does the fact that Sister Jiang called her mean they're not angry with her anymore?
Let whoever wants to argue online. Even if I win an argument with ten netizens, it's not as fun as working alongside Su Yunruo.
Xiao Ou jumped out of bed to change her clothes, hailed a taxi that would depart in five minutes, and quickly washed up and packed her things.
At 3:46 PM, Xiao Ou arrived at the hotel location sent to her by Jiang Chunrou.
It seemed like the paparazzi and fans already knew Su Yunruo was here, as the entrance was completely blocked.
Xiao Ou struggled for ages to squeeze in, and to make matters worse, she ran into her former fangirl buddy. It was the one she'd chatted with privately before and thought Su Yunruo was pretty good.
"Little Ou, Little Ou, I'm here."
Xiao Ou even tried to cover her face and run away, but the other person was quick and agile. She was still squeezed out, but when they saw her, it was like seeing reinforcements. They reached out and grabbed her, saying, "Quick, quick, there's space here. Let's squeeze together and move forward a bit."
Xiao Ou was about to refuse, but then suddenly remembered something, "Who are you chasing after?"
The fangirl was startled and let go of Xiao Ou: "Are you busy? Hurry up and go!"
"Are the stars in there too?"
The man avoided Xiao Ou's gaze and said, "Um... I think I am."
But Xiao Ou wasn't about to be fooled and asserted, "You're here to pursue Su Yunruo!"
"No!" His companion jumped up and shook his head. "I didn't, it's not true."
Xiao Ouli also became more assertive: "No, no, what are you doing at the hotel entrance if you're not a fan of Su Yunruo? Who gave you the information? How long have you been here?"
Despite the commotion caused by the group in front of her trying to squeeze into the hotel, Xiao Ou was certain that her companion couldn't pretend not to hear.
"I...I..."
"Little Ou!"
A strong male voice suddenly rang out from behind.
The man's eyes widened, and he patted Xiao Ou's shoulder forcefully, gesturing for her to look back. "Ke, Ke..."
"?"
Xiao Ou turned around in confusion, and when she saw who was standing behind her, she almost collapsed into her partner's arms.
A regular Mercedes-Benz was parked on the road not far from them; it seemed to be the one Su Yunruo often rode in. In a wealthy city like S City, it was completely inconspicuous, and passersby might even mistake it for a car belonging to an ordinary working-class family.
Standing next to the car was the driver, whom I had met several times.
No, no, no, these are not the point.
The key point is that Su Yunruo's car window was half open, revealing half of her well-defined face.
Celebrities usually wear baseball caps and masks when they go out, and the only thing you can see is their eyes.
For fans, recognizing celebrities by their eyes is basic skill, right? Basic skill! But for seasoned fans, it's even more impressive. One of Xiao Ou's outstanding achievements is recognizing Lin Xingsen by his hands many years ago.
etc--
"You, you...you..."
Xiao Ou had a bad feeling. Just as her friend was about to scream, she jumped up and covered her mouth, whispering, "Don't scream, don't scream, it's not what you think."
The boy's eyes widened, and he started making all sorts of noises.
"The WeChat message says that the reality is not what you think."
"Waaaaah."
"No, I won't call you that."
"Wuwuwu" nodded.
Xiao Ou carefully let go of her hand, afraid of being discovered by others, and then rushed into the car.
However, things got awkward as soon as she got in. After all, she was sitting in a car with a strange man, a male celebrity at that. Xiao Ou didn't know what to do.
Of course, the biggest problem is that Ke Jinyang is now seen as a Pinduoduo seller.
Fortunately, the driver got back in the car quickly. "I just happened to be passing by and saw you. Why didn't you come out through the back door? There are reporters all over the front."
Xiao Ou reopened her phone and saw that Jiang Chunrou had sent her the address. She then sent another message telling her to enter from the back of the hotel.
"I came in a hurry."
Xiao Ou felt guilty; she felt like she had almost done something wrong again.
"Don't panic. Miss Su just found out what happened yesterday. You were hit by a paparazzi disguised as a security guard when you went out. That's when the laptop was stolen."
Xiao Ou was taken aback. "What?"
Ke Jinyang turned to look at Xiao Ou and asked, "What happened yesterday?"
"The paparazzi stole her laptop and posted about her walking the red carpet at the banquet tonight online."
"oh."
Ke Jinyang ate some melon seeds, but didn't show any interest, nor did he seem interested, and remained silent.
Xiao Ou's feelings became complicated.
When the incident happened yesterday, Ms. Su comforted her and said she believed in her, but it was only after she investigated the matter today that she called her in to participate in the work.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Su Yunruo didn't really believe me at the time, but rather offered temporary reassurance.
If he had really done something wrong, he might secretly mock Su Yunruo for being so easily fooled.
No, no, that's not right.
From Su Yunruo's perspective, this was the right thing to do; the suspect should have been removed from the list and the matter thoroughly investigated.
The driver drove the car in through the back door to the underground parking lot. Xiao Ou came out and was about to close the door when she suddenly remembered that there were still people behind her, so she stopped immediately.
The door was gently closed.
Ke Jinyang walked out from opposite Xiao Ou and tugged at his coat.
So tall.
When Xiao Ou and Ke Jinyang entered the elevator, she belatedly realized that she was so calm about meeting a male celebrity. She even wondered if she might accidentally get stepped on if Miss Su was walking with her three "ex-husbands."
Xiao Ou followed behind Ke Jinyang, lost in thought. She was so engrossed that she didn't even realize when they arrived at the room door.
Ke Jinyang knocked on the door and waited for someone inside to open it. A fragrance of flowers wafted into his nostrils.
Xiao Ou looked up and saw countless flowers, all different colors, of which she couldn't distinguish. The fresh flowers in bloom filled the room in a trolley.
The stylist closed the door, and Ke Jinyang walked in. He seemed to see Su Yunruo, and his voice suddenly became cheerful.
"I thought you would wear the dress that was leaked online, so I specially asked my agent to help me match it with a tie of the same color."
"You can wear it with a white shirt too."
Xiao Ou walked down the corridor and saw a white expanse.
Yes, Su Yunruo was all white, dressed in a crisp white gown.
The silhouette resembles folded paper, yet its texture is like satin, softening the rigidity of the lines.
She was wearing a huge white hat, wrapped in white veil. The veil fell down, somewhat like an ancient curtain, covering her face. Half of it was draped over her shoulder, and the other half fell onto the float next to her.
Ke Jinyang reached out and carefully moved the gauze off the float. Su Yunruo had her back to him and didn't notice. As if he had found something interesting, he picked up the gauze again and twirled it between his fingertips.
Does your hat get stuck on your head when you get out of the car?
"Yes, that's why I switched to a longer one."
Ke Jinyang was speechless. "You even steal cars?"
Su Yunruo turned around and gave him a disdainful look, "Why hasn't your manager arrived yet?"
"They'll be there soon. They're dealing with the paparazzi in the back." Ke Jinyang's eyes swept around the room. "Hey, hey, hey, I need to talk to you alone for a bit."
What do you want to do?
"It's a private matter, just ten minutes."
Su Yunruo waved for everyone to leave, and Ke Jinyang dawdled as he pulled up a chair and sat down next to Su Yunruo. "My latest drama has started filming, and the director asked me to understand the character. Could you help me sort out the logic?"
"..."
"Go with it."
Su Yunruo held out her hand, "Give me the money."
"Let me treat you to another meal."
"You're dreaming."
Su Yunruo stood up and checked her appearance in front of the mirror, while also getting away from Ke Jinyang, who was planning to freeload.
"Help me with this! I'll do whatever you ask me to do from now on."
"You can only do what your agent tells you to do."
"I will do anything I can."
"What you've done constitutes leaking the script, which violates the contract."
"Then I'll tell you about the main character's background."
Su Yunruo adjusted the angle of her hat, tilting the brim slightly. "Okay."
Ke Jinyang finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Having a friend like you is my blessing."
"I hope you can give this blessing to the teacher who specifically guides you in acting next time."
“There is a difference between you and the teacher. The teacher told me to release my emotions, but I couldn’t understand the character’s behavior at all. I may have been used to being manipulated by you back then. Now, every time the director praises my acting, I feel a lot of pressure, even though I didn’t do anything.”
Su Yunruo chuckled, "Doesn't that prove you've improved?"
"Don't you know how badly my later dramas flopped?"
Su Yunruo was finally completely satisfied with her look. She returned to her original seat, took out her phone, and opened Weibo.
Online, Pei Xue's look received rave reviews, with many praising her dress and even topping the top five trending searches.
"Hey, are you listening to me?"
"I heard you."
"What should I do?"
“Why don’t you learn from Fan Xingchen? After we finished filming, he enrolled in a six-month crash course, which was run by a really big movie star. It was very effective. Didn’t he win an award recently?”
Ke Jinyang was in a dilemma, "I also want to, but my agent has filled my schedule for the next two years in just one month."
"Then let's use the sea of questions strategy. You're a test-taker from a small town, right? If you don't know something, just do lots of practice questions."
"After careful consideration, I realized that I couldn't do it on my own. Sometimes the scripts are pretty ridiculous, especially the professional drama I'm currently filming. I used to work in real estate, and it feels really out of place for me to film a romance drama about the real estate industry. The director made me, a design worker, sit in an office all day, you know? And I have a lot of power. I can do whatever I want with the design, decide on the house type with a slam of the table, and stop the project at will."
"This is what a domineering CEO persona is like."
"If that's really the case, I reckon I could be working on a sewing machine right now."
Su Yunruo almost died laughing when she heard his desperate roar.
"Don't laugh, give me some advice."
"If you were really working on a construction site every day, how would you ever meet the female lead... Good scripts and good production teams are hard to come by. Show some actor's passion, abandon your life experiences, dig out the character's strengths, and present the audience with a realistic utopian world."
When are you preparing for your new drama?
Su Yunruo thought to herself, Ke Jinyang has finally revealed the ultimate purpose behind all this trouble.
He had a wildly popular drama, but his momentum waned afterward. It's normal for him to be afraid of losing his position if he doesn't produce any good works.
Having tasted fame, it's hard to go back to being an unknown.
The agent was trying to make quick money off him, but he was clear-headed and had his own career plans, so he came to me to find a way out.
Su Yunruo didn't mind these things.
In her view, it is normal for interpersonal relationships to involve the exchange of benefits.
Moreover, she greatly admires Ke Jinyang.
One reason he was chosen was because he was indeed a rare sunny type in appearance, and another reason was that although his family was ordinary, his academic background was impressive—Su Yunruo always had a soft spot for hardworking people.
"We'll probably start filming a female-led web series next month. The actress is a newcomer. Are you willing to take on a minor role?"
Ke Jinyang seemed to roll his eyes, probably speechless at her comment about "just passing by." "Of course I don't mind. The worst thing about the 'sea of questions' strategy is giving up on the basic questions."
"Okay, I'll talk to your agent about today's red carpet event. Don't set the price too high, because I'm going to put most of the money into the show."
Ke Jinyang gave an "OK" sign, "Then you'll have to come to the set and give me acting instructions."
Su Yunruo looked down on him, "Are you a primary school student? Can't you think for yourself?"
Knock knock knock
Su Yunruo tilted her chin and said, "Open the door, you little kid."
Ke Jinyang stood up resignedly, "I'm serious, I really need you to teach me how to act step by step."
"Open the door."
Ke Jinyang obediently opened the door, and Jiang Chunrou led the photographer in. "Miss Su, it's time to take promotional photos."
Su Yunruo stood up. "Okay. Ke Jinyang, stand back a bit, don't block my way from taking pictures."
Xiao Ou watched as Ke Jinyang obediently stood behind the corner of the corridor, trying to block his entire figure.
I almost laughed.
His obedient and docile manner makes him look exactly like a henpecked husband.
But the joy lasted only a second, because Xiao Ou saw Su Yunruo standing in all white against a black background taking pictures, and suddenly realized that Su Yunruo hadn't spoken to her since she entered the room.
She wasn't like this before. She would always call her "Little Ou Baby" at the top of her lungs. Although it's a bit cheesy to think about now, Little Ou liked that kind of enthusiasm.
The contrast between my current silence and my current silence is too stark; it's as if I've been relegated to the sidelines.
Is it because there's some resentment in your heart?
Jiang Chunrou didn't speak to me outside.
The contrast caused Xiao Ou to start having wild, uncontrollable thoughts.
Is it because I made a mistake and caused them trouble that I'm now disliked even though the truth has come out?
I've had similar experiences at work before, where small misunderstandings that I wasn't even aware of were brought up by my colleagues in private.
"According to reliable sources, seven or eight female celebrities changed into the same style of your dress tonight."
"It proves that I have good taste; many people like it after seeing it."
"..." Jiang Chunrou continued reading the contents of her phone, "It's probably because she saw that you and Ke Jinyang were going to be the last to appear together. Pei Xue also tried to coordinate with the event organizers to move her order to the end, but the event organizers did not agree. She then changed her red carpet plan as a second choice, guessing that she would walk with the male lead of her new drama and announce the cast at the same time."
"Wow." Su Yunruo changed her pose for the photographer. "Someone's willing to pay 100 million?"
"Yes. It's just that we're not sure who changed it at the last minute, and the news is being kept very secret."
Xiao Ou clenched her fists and tried to speak, "Is Pei Xue deliberately trying to have the same proposal as Miss Su?"
Su Yunruo stopped what she was doing and looked at her.
Jiang Chunrou also turned her head away.
"I'm sorry."
Xiao Ou lowered her head, feeling as if every cell in her body had frozen, painfully awaiting a trial.
If Su Yunruo and Jiang Chunrou want to blame me, that's understandable. I can't cover up the fact that I caused them trouble just because it wasn't intentional.
Xiao Ou silently prayed that they would be angry and scold her, but not that they would hold a grudge against her because of it.
She never knew that losing someone's trust could be so painful.
"Little Ou Baby".
"Um……"
Xiao Ou answered weakly, leaning back carefully against the float, hoping it would support her.
Splash—
Unfortunately, the wheel of fate crashed into a nearby object. It didn't hit the object with much force, but the flower branches were full of blossoms, and they were all thrown off when the wheel wobbled.
Xiao Ou was making more mistakes as she got more anxious. She looked up in a panic, wanting to apologize, but saw Su Yunruo smiling broadly behind her white veil.
The photographer asked her to tilt her head, and Su Yunruo tilted her head towards Xiao Ou, her bright and cheerful face full of warmth, just like every time she had ever seen her before.
A sweet voice singing hymns reached her ears.
"It's normal to make mistakes when you're only making that little money."
"Varied……"
My heart skipped a beat.
"Besides, this isn't your problem; it's the bad guys who are really bad."
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