Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Part 2
It's really something that can't do anything good but is more likely to cause trouble.
I don’t know how much money this meal will cost. Haven’t you ever been tied up with a rope and thrown to the ground and hit by a car?
The strong smell of alcohol spread across the entire table, and several directors who had originally wanted to please him were suddenly frightened and panicked.
Only Qiao Wu looked at the mess on the table, laughed lightly, and pulled Liao Liao to sit down again.
The others hadn't yet sorted out their thoughts, but they subconsciously came over to apologize: "Boss Qin, please don't be angry!"
"Get out of here." Qin Tianrui waved them away and turned to see Qiao Wu's reaction.
But the other party obviously didn't want to say anything, and didn't want to hit him like before.
But this often makes people more anxious.
He couldn't help but remember what Qiao Wu said before he came in, that if he asked her to give him an evaluation, he would have to pay extra.
In the past, when encountering such a situation, Qin Tianrui would just slam the door and leave if he was unhappy, but today Qiao Wu obviously had no intention of leaving.
He didn't want to be looked down upon by Qiao Wu again.
Huang Long and his companions were still confused. Why did he get angry just because someone toasted him? Wasn't he always like this?
The man who opened the door earlier finally came to his senses and remembered what Qin Tianrui had yelled at Miss Qiao.
He came to do business.
Isn't this ridiculous! When will Qin Tianrui get down to business?
And why does it seem like Miss Qiao is the one who has the final say?
The man gently pulled Huang Long, signaling him to look at Qiao Wu's reaction.
Huang Long looked past the furious Qin Tianrui and saw Miss Qiao sitting leisurely, looking at something on her cell phone. From time to time, she lowered her head to talk to the newcomer next to her, as if she had no idea how solemn the atmosphere in the box was.
Wait, she knows that new guy?!
The food is spoiled.
"It might be a misunderstanding," Huang Long said quickly. "I just want everyone to have a meal first and then talk it over."
Qin Tianrui said to him: "Are you treating me like a donkey?"
“No, no, no!”
"Tell me the truth." Qin Tianrui pulled his chair back, not intending to sit down. He asked directly, "What are you thinking? What's going on with the audition?"
Huang Long was sweating coldly.
These people claim to be directors and have some wealth, but they can't compare with these real wealthy families.
As long as these people give the order, even a film that has already been shot and a good script can be re-produced, or even the director can be replaced.
The crew of a movie is so big, and the actors' salaries combined require such a huge investment that they can't support it all by themselves, so they often do things like this.
If you meet some well-behaved people, the boss knows what's going on and everyone will be fine.
If they were naughty, they would just be taught a lesson, and the newcomers wouldn't dare challenge them.
But this is the first time I have encountered a boss who is not obedient, because Qin Tianrui is also well-known in the circle for his unruly behavior!
Now the flattery hit the horse's leg and got kicked.
Huang Long tried to figure out what he meant, and suddenly an idea struck him. He immediately said, "Try it! Let's try it now! So, have you all read the trial script? Which part is it, and who wants to go first?"
Everyone has seen it, but after what happened, even if you really join the crew, who would dare to film in his crew?
Even if it is a great opportunity, you don’t know what you will encounter in the future.
So no one dared to say anything at all.
"You're still playing this trick on me." Qin Tianrui pouted and pointed at him, "Apologize to him."
Huang Long instinctively looked at Qiao Wu: "Miss Qiao, I'm so sorry to spoil your fun."
Qiao Wu laughed at this and said lightly, "It's none of my business."
Qin Tianrui finally heard Qiao Wu speak and thought that he had done the right thing this time.
So he kicked the chair and said, "Is this Qiao Wu's fault? Are you so old and blind that you don't even know who to apologize to?!"
In fact, Huang Long still didn't know the names of these three newcomers, so he could only grit his teeth and say, "I'm sorry."
Qin Tianrui learned and applied it immediately: "Who should I apologize to? They don't have names?"
So Huang Long went to ask these people's names in a bitter voice and apologized to each of them one by one.
Qin Tianrui glanced at the others again: "What about you?"
The rest of the people felt nervous and lined up one after another.
Qin Tianrui didn't bother to wait any longer after hearing the actors speak. He looked at Huang Long and said, "What good can you possibly produce with a guy like you?"
Huang Long didn't even dare to breathe.
"Okay, I'll say hello to everyone I know." Qin Tianrui said, "I'll ask everyone to take good care of you."
Huang Long was anxious when he heard this: "Boss Qin, this won't do. I was wrong, I was really wrong!"
At this moment, Qin Tianrui finally understood why Qiao Wu told him that he didn't care about his apology when they were on the Zero Ring Line that day.
Because it really doesn't sound powerful at all and it's annoying to the ears.
"Who cares? Don't let me see you again." After threatening, Qin Tianrui turned around and wanted to kick Qiao Wu's chair, but he was afraid of kicking the Buddha too hard. "Is this okay?"
Qiao Wu said the same thing, in an innocent tone: "What does it have to do with me?"
Qin Tianrui held back his anger, but couldn't vent it, so he said in a deep voice: "Let's go."
Only then did Qiao Wu stand up, but she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she looked at the other two trembling actors and asked, "You guys still want to stay here?"
If Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, she would not intervene next.
Others have their own ways to get ahead, and that is their choice.
But it was obvious that the other two people were frightened. When they heard that they could leave, they couldn't wait to open the door with their bags.
Huang Long watched these people leave, and the atmosphere in the entire box instantly became extremely cold.
He asked, "Did you hear what Mr. Qin called that person?"
"Qiao Wu?"
Huang Long couldn't bear to see his bright future ruined by just a few words and expressions from this woman. He asked, "Whose family is this surnamed Qiao? Let's take a look."
Generally, you can find well-known people by searching.
It just so happened that Qiao Wu was quite popular on the Internet some time ago, so other people quickly searched out Qiao Wu's name.
"Director Huang is from the Lu Group."
Lu family?!
Not only is she from the Lu family, she is also the chairman of the Lu Foundation and a friend of the Lu family's president. Even Lu Xuan, who is in the Lu family's circle, grew up with her and has a close relationship with her.
No wonder Qin Tianrui was so afraid of her and so cautious in front of her.
Huang Long fell into the chair, holding his head in his hands.
It's over, it's really over now.
After Qiao Wu and the others came out of the private room, the smell of alcohol had dissipated a lot, and they felt their breathing was smoother. She turned to Liao Liao and asked, "Are you still eating? Our private room is in the front."
Liao Liao had finally gotten this opportunity, so of course he would take it.
She nodded immediately: "Eat!"
Then he turned to Qin Tianrui and said, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for this time. I will treat you to a meal if I have the chance."
"You haven't eaten yet?" Qin Tianrui was a little annoyed.
I originally wanted to prove myself, but I didn't expect to lose face again.
He suppressed his temper and said, "I'll treat you."
This time it was Qiao Wu who treated everyone, so Liao Liao had no say and just stood there quietly.
Qiao Wu thought about it and said, "Okay."
Since you want to invite both sides, let’s do it together.
She will have plenty of opportunities with Liao Liao in the future.
"Then..." The other two actors stood awkwardly, blushing, and said, "Thank you, we'll be leaving first."
They also knew that Qiao Wu had deliberately said those words just now to help them out.
"Together." Qin Tianrui paused and asked Qiao Wu, "Is that okay?"
Qiao Wu smiled and said, "You are the host, you decide."
So the meal originally for two people became a meal for five people.
Li Xiangyang and another actor looked at each other's minds. Why did he let Miss Qiao sit in the main seat when he said that Mr. Qin was treating them?
The dinner table was very quiet, after all, Qin Tianrui's face looked very bad.
He poured a cup of tea from the waiter, drank it all in one gulp, put it on the table with a clatter, and said to Qiao Wu, "I repeat, I really thought I came here for an audition!"
"I understand." Qiao Wu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I didn't say anything to you."
"But you didn't say anything!"
Doesn’t this explain the problem?!
"I'm just a friend you brought with you. I don't have the right to speak." Qiao Wu explained to him slowly, "Besides, you are the main target of their efforts. Of course, you are more effective than me in talking. If you really like this, and I go over to you and smash your place, won't you drive away from me again?"
"Why are you bringing up old grudges?" Qin Tianrui said with a dark face. "Besides, who likes this?!"
His brother is really strict about this. If he messes around outside, some little life will be killed.
He suspected that there were not enough belts in the house.
So he usually just looks for trouble with other people.
"They think you like it." Qiao Wu drank his tea slowly. "Who dares to bring this up in front of your brother?"
"Why do they think I like it?!"
Qiao Wu didn't answer, but just raised his eyebrows and looked at him.
“???”
Qin Tianrui got goose bumps all over his body when he saw this meaningful look, and he became angry and embarrassed: "If you slander me again, I will really sue you!"
So this is the image he has in other people's minds? !
Tomorrow he will definitely invite all of Qin's lawyers over and sue them one by one!
"Just wait, I'll definitely call you first next time I do something serious."
Qiao Wu: “…”
She was a little confused about the young master's train of thought. Why did he have to show her? She was not a ruler.
"Master Qin," she said helplessly, "I have my own job, and I can't afford to pay you more this time."
"Speaking of this." Qin Tianrui heard from his brother that he once wanted to bring Qiao Wuqiao home to be a housekeeper, but it was later shelved.
Apart from anything else, she is capable of controlling Cong Yi.
"Your housekeeper has a wide range of responsibilities," he wondered. "How much would you pay him?"
"Don't mention this again once you're out of this door."
"Why?"
Qiao Wu: "Because your brother hasn't been removed from Lu Jinzhi's blacklist because of this sentence."
“…”
Is Qin Lian so uncool?
It’s better not to talk about this dangerous topic. Qiao Wu shifted his gaze: "But you stood up straight today."
"What's the meaning?"
"What I mean is, if you continue like this, no one will arrange this kind of dinner for you anymore."
Qin Tianrui understood the meaning of her words and straightened his back instantly.
You see, I told you I was here to do serious business!
He glanced at the others who dared not speak, cleared his throat, and finally acted like a host, pouring another cup of tea. "Today's incident is actually caused by me. Give me your information later. If I find a role that suits you, I will recommend you for an audition. You don't need to drink alcohol."
"We should thank you." The others hurriedly picked up their tea. "Thank you and Miss Qiao. Otherwise, I really don't know how this would end today."
They have little influence and the other party is a well-known director. If someone with ulterior motives came, it is hard to say how long the dispute would last.
Speaking of this, Qiao Wu was a little curious: "What is the process and channels for your auditions?"
"I see the announcement and go for an on-site audition, or some directors will contact me after seeing my profile and thinking it's suitable. But we're still new and haven't had much exposure, so most of the time it's the first option," Liao Liao replied. "Also, like today... the company will arrange for us to attend social events."
Qiao Wu frowned: "Company arrangement?"
She hadn't heard of such a process in JS.
Every company has social events, but they won’t use auditions to trick actors into having dinner with them. At other times, they should be accompanied by an agent or assistant.
"Where's your agent?"
Li Xiangyang said: "We managers manage many artists and generally don't specifically manage anyone."
"There's such a thing? What's the difference between this and a pimp?" Qin Tianrui smacked his lips. "Which company are you from?"
"Tian Fang."
Qiao Wu had never heard of this company.
Qin Tianrui, who often hangs out in the entertainment industry, had some impression of it: "I remember now. It's not a big company, but it has a lot of methods. I like marketing, so I like to sign some college students with no background, so they can arrange things for me."
He tilted his head. "Now that you mention it, he really is a pimp. Won't he go to jail sooner or later?"
Several actors lowered their heads.
Qiao Wu turned around and asked, "Is the fat guy who took you to the charity reception last time also from your company?"
"Um……"
Actually, it was because that person offended Lu Xuan, and the company fired him after hearing about it.
Only now did Liao Liao understand why the company chose her among the newcomers to attend the actor training camp. It was probably because she added Qiao Wu's contact information that time, and the people in the company found out and thought she knew Lu Xuan.
So she has come this far because of Qiao Wu.
Liao Liao's original courage disappeared completely in this instant.
Qin Tianrui was still trying to show off his intelligence to Qiao Wu, babble: "You haven't even graduated yet, isn't it useless to continue staying in this kind of company?"
He didn't need to say anything, the people who came today knew it was useless.
But what can I do after signing the contract?
Qin Tianrui: "Solve it."
No one said anything.
Qiao Wu glanced at Qin Tianrui and said, "Think before you speak."
Not to mention that the termination process has always been complicated, and these people are all college students, so where would they get so much money to pay the penalty?
She remembered that in the original plot, Liao Liao did join a black-hearted company, and was later pushed to Zhong Min's dinner party where she met Zhong Min. Later, Zhong Min sued for her to terminate the contract and acquired the company. The two of them were entangled because of these things.
But let’s not talk about the fact that Zhong Min has not met Liao Liao yet. Even if they did, Zhong Min’s mind is full of the kindergarten and activity room in the village, and he doesn’t have the ability to acquire a company.
It’s strange, how come she encountered all the problems that happened to the male protagonist?
Li Xiangyang also said softly: "There is a penalty for breach of contract."
"I said it's no big deal, this time I'll take care of it." Qin Tianrui was wealthy and generous. "I'll hire our lawyers to handle the lawsuit for you. I guarantee the compensation won't be too high. I'll cover it all for you."
The tone was as simple as inviting them to dinner.
Qiao Wu thought for a while, then suddenly laughed: "A bigger picture."
"What?"
"Since they're destined to join the company sooner or later, let's just send them in." Qiao Wu's expression remained unchanged as he spoke these words, as simple as eating. "Wouldn't it be better to pick up a subsidiary at a low price and solidify your position as CEO, Xiao Qin?"
A direct acquisition would certainly cost a lot of money, but if the person has committed a crime, that’s another matter.
Qin Tianrui obviously hadn't expected this. He was stunned for a long time, then sighed: "You really are from the same family as Lu Jinzhi."
There is no businessman who is not ruthless.
"Sounds good." Qin Tianrui was really tempted and couldn't wait to prove himself. "I'll go back and discuss it with my brother."
Qiao Wu nodded.
Unexpectedly, Qin Tianrui asked again: "Do you want to invest?"
"Um?"
"With your suggestion, I can give you a chance to invest." Qin Tianrui said, "This company has nothing to do with my brother and my family. It's just the two of us. You can invest as much as you want."
Money is not the point.
The key point is that he wants Qiao Wu to witness his rise with his own eyes!
He, Qin Tianrui, is not only about to stand up! He will also be a rising star in the future entertainment industry!
Qiao Wu: “…”
The eagerness and desire to show off in Qin Tianrui's eyes were so obvious that she couldn't ignore it. It was all because she was infected by Lu Jinzhi and wanted to look people in the eye.
But then again.
She has learned a lot of things, but knows very little about this industry. Today she found out that there are some secret operations behind the scenes. If Lu Xuan's contract expires in the future and he leaves JS to open his own studio, he will have no one to guide him.
She can pave the way for the crybaby.
She didn't nod immediately, but just said, "I'll think about it."
Hearing that there was a chance, Qin Tianrui became excited: "Take your time to think about it. I'll discuss with my brother how to kill them first."
After dinner, Qin Tianrui left happily, and the others also left.
Liao Liao was brought by Qiao Wu, and he was also responsible for sending her to the airport, but he could go and pick up Lu Xuan first.
After getting in the car and isolating himself from the outside noise, Qiao Wu started the car and asked, "Are you scared?"
She felt that Liao Liao was a little unusually silent.
In fact, Liao Liao didn't suffer any harm today, but she just felt useless.
"Sister Qiao." She lowered her head. "You told me last time not to use survivor bias on myself, and I seem to have messed up again."
We still have to let others come to the rescue.
Qiao Wu said gently: "This is not your fault."
"It's more than that." Liao Liao shook his head. "I thought I could make it on my own, whether it was the resources or the way out, but in the end, it was all because of you."
Qiao Wu never agreed with this kind of logic, but it was understandable that Liao Liao would think so.
So she asked calmly, "If you were interviewed for a job and the company hired you, would you feel like you were taking advantage of the company?"
"Won't."
"Then why do you think you're taking advantage of me?" Qiao Wu said with a smile, "To be honest, I didn't notice you at first on the yacht, and the same thing happened the second time, if you hadn't taken the initiative to ask for my contact information again."
"Your choice of me and my choice of you are a two-way street." As they were leaving the basement, she glanced sideways at Liao, gave her a smiling look, then looked back at Lu and continued, "I like your courage and tenacity, which is why I want to be your friend."
Liao Liao's heart was beating very fast.
From childhood to adulthood, she has communicated with many people, and has spoken to them as friends, either sincerely or insincerely.
But this is the first time I have talked about this word with someone so frankly and directly.
Does she have courage and tenacity?
"Since I've chosen you, I'll pay for it. If there's no other solution today, I'll get you out of that company, even if it means paying you liquidated damages." Qiao Wu's voice was slow and calm. "Do you think I'll help the other two pay the liquidated damages?"
Liao Liao shook his head.
"So you can completely treat me as your resource and step on me to climb up. I am willing to do so."
Qiao Wu freed one hand and pointed at the bag on her leg: "Did I give you the first place?"
Liao Liao held the bag tightly.
This is what she earned through her own hard work, the recognition from her teacher.
"We may have grown up in different environments and have different experiences, so we can do different things, but at least we are now sitting in the same car and breathing in the same space. This is our own choice."
Qiao Wu smiled softly and said, "You are very good."
Liao Liao stared at the bag for a long time, then suddenly fiddled with it and took out his first-place medal.
"Sister Qiao, this is for you."
Qiao Wu took a moment to glance at it and laughed, "Is giving medals a tradition? This is very meaningful to you, don't just give it to others."
She already had one in her bag.
"No," Liao Liao said firmly. "It is very meaningful, but you are also very meaningful to me. This is just the starting point. Whether you are my boss or my friend, I hope you can see me climb higher and win more awards. I hope we can still share the same wind in the future."
When Qiao Wu came to a red light, she stopped the car. She looked at the medal, smiled brightly, and reached out to take it.
"good."
Feeling the warmth of the medal, she thought to herself that it seemed she really had to invest in Qin Tianrui's new company.
Soon, Qiao Wu drove the car to the place where Lu Xuan was having dinner.
Lu Xuan had drunk a little bit of wine and his face was a little red. When he saw her coming, he walked straight over and opened the passenger door.
As soon as the door opened, there was already someone sitting in the passenger seat.
Lu Xuan frowned: "This bird hasn't left yet?!"
Qiao Wu: "Go to the back."
"I don't want to." Lu Xuan knocked on the car window and stared at Liao Liao coldly, "Get out. I want to sit in the passenger seat."
Liao Liao held the bag and said, "Me neither."
"You..." Lu Xuan's eyes turned and he saw a medal in front of Qiao Wu, which was different from his. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "Whose medal is that?"
"Mine," Liao Liao said. "I gave it to my sister."
"Who's your sister? She's an only child!" Lu Xuan exploded. "This is my passenger seat!"
Seeing the two of them deadlocked, Qiao Wu sighed softly: "This is a rental car, there is no passenger seat, either get in the back or take a taxi to the airport yourself."
Lu Xuan looked at her in shock, unable to believe that she could say such cold words.
During the meal, not only was he no longer her favorite, she also took someone else's medal.
He held on to the car door tightly, not moving.
A car drove out from behind, so Qiao Wu had no choice but to call out, "Lu Xuan."
Lu Xuan looked up at her and finally let go of her hand.
If he didn't get in the car, Qiao Wu would definitely leave him here and let him take a taxi!
This woman can really do it!
He slammed the car door shut. The alcohol took over him at that moment, his eyes turned red, and he shrank into the corner of the back seat without saying a word.
Qiao Wu saw it and reminded: "Hide there, and be careful with your head."
Lu Xuan muttered to himself, "I shouldn't be here. I should go under the car."
Qiao Wu: “…”
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