Chapter 17 The National Film Emperor's Girlfriend is a Black-and-Red Actress
Chen Fei pursed his lips, suppressing a laugh, and waved: "Sister Meiyin, long time no see."
Lin Meiyin didn't expect to meet him so soon. She thought about the trending topic just now and was still a little unsure how to face Ji Yingdi.
"Long time no see." She responded to Chen Fei first, then went inside and looked at Ji Huaizhi: "Teacher Ji, long time no see."
Ji Huaizhi looked down at her: "Long time no see, how are you feeling?"
"It's alright." She had been talking to Ji Huaizhi quite naturally before, but now, she was clearly estranged.
Ji Huaizhi also noticed her nervousness: "You've lost weight."
Lin Meiyin chuckled: "You've lost a little weight; things are very strict inside."
"Hmm, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together." As the elevator went up, Ji Huaizhi said casually.
Lin Meiyin was stunned: "I do have time, but it's not convenient for me."
You already have a girlfriend, it's really inappropriate to eat alone.
Xiao Xiao recognized Chen Fei and looked at him questioningly: "Why are your employer and my employer acting so strangely?"
Are you that close? You even had dinner together alone?
Chen Fei blinked: It's alright, you'll understand in time.
"Are you busy tonight?" Ji Huaizhi's voice was clear and cold, like melting water on an iceberg.
Lin Meiyin shook her head reflexively.
Then I heard him continue, "Let's go together then. I'll wait for you in the parking lot. Contact me by phone."
"We've arrived." Ji Huaizhi pressed the elevator button.
Lin Meiyin wanted to say something more, but when the elevator arrived, she had to go out first.
She turned around and saw the elevator doors closing. She thought she had just seen Teacher Ji smile.
"Sister Meiyin, let's go." Xiao Xiao said softly, "It's good that Teacher Ji invited you to dinner. Most of our company's resources are in Teacher Ji's hands. They are only distributed to other artists after he makes his selections."
“You’re acquainted with Teacher Ji, so spending more time with him will be good for your career.” Xiao Xiao’s words, though realistic, were indeed true.
Lin Meiyin blinked, thinking of the woman in the photo who was revealed to be the boss of Xingtu, and suddenly understood why the company's resources were all in Teacher Ji's hands.
"That's not good. I just saw it trending on social media; it seems Teacher Ji has a boyfriend." Lin Meiyin suppressed her unease: "What would it look like if I ate alone with him?"
Xiao Xiao was surprised: "Huh?"
“That trending topic seems to be fake. I heard Sister Meixin say she wanted to clarify it before I went to pick you up.”
Lin Meiyin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the clarification.
Given Mr. Ji's personality, he would definitely issue an announcement regardless of whether it was him or not.
Lin Meiyin told herself not to overthink things, and that her career was the most important thing right now.
If Teacher Ji truly has someone she loves, she will definitely be the first person to offer her blessings.
When Liao Meixin saw Lin Meiyin stand up, she told her to stand up properly and take a good look: "You're in good shape, keep it up."
"It seems that the closed-door learning is quite effective; netizens haven't forgotten you after all."
"Coincidentally, I have a script for a youth campus drama where you play the female lead. I think it would be perfect for you. Take the script home and read it carefully, then go for an audition and give it a shot."
Upon hearing this, Lin Meiyin exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Sister Meixin! I will definitely work hard!"
Liao Meixin smiled and said, "It's also a good opportunity to test your learning progress. The role you played as the 'white moonlight' in Director Li's film was quite well received."
"If you get the lead role, you can finally shed the 'pretty face' label."
Lin Meiyin nodded emphatically: "Yes."
Even though it was an audition for the female lead role, the pressure was immense.
But she also wanted to give it a try.
Before signing her, Liao Meixin had watched some of the bad dramas she had acted in before.
Although the show was terrible and the acting was very amateurish, it wasn't as outrageous as some people online have said.
Liao Meixin chatted with her for a while longer, and when she saw that it was almost time, she let Xiao Xiao in: "Take Meiyin around the company and let her get familiar with it."
Turning to Lin Meiyin, he said, "Go and familiarize yourself with the environment. Xiao Xiao is a veteran in the company."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Meixin."
Xiao Xiao then introduced the company to her: "Our company is an integrated enterprise, encompassing film distribution, music production, and large-scale events."
Moreover, it has numerous subsidiaries.
Lin Meiyin listened intently: "So how is Xingyao doing now?"
Xiao Xiao: "It's all over now. The people involved have been arrested, and the company is in complete disarray."
"In the end, it was acquired by another company."
Lin Meiyin nodded, and the two looked up when they heard the commotion ahead.
"Artistic conception! Artistic conception! Do you even understand what I mean?"
"We're shooting a music video, not a personal photoshoot, teacher! Are you even capable of doing this?"
Seeing her curiosity, Xiao Xiao said, "That's a photography studio. A lot of videos, promotional photos, and behind-the-scenes footage are shot there. Right now, they're filming the music video for Xiao Tianwang's new song."
Lin Meiyin was surprised when she heard this: "Is it Xiao Lu?"
Xiao Xiao nodded: "It's the one you participated in the event with before, and he's also one of our artists."
Lin Meiyin nodded after hearing this, saying that since they were working, she shouldn't go over.
"Let's go, so as not to bother them."
"Wait!" A man with black-rimmed glasses, holding a folder, called out to them: "Are you an artist with this company?"
The man looked Lin Meiyin up and down.
"Come here."
Lin Meiyin was completely confused.
Xiao Lu saw an acquaintance coming over and greeted her: "Teacher Lin."
"Teacher Xiao."
Before the two could exchange pleasantries, they were interrupted by a teacher wearing black-rimmed glasses.
"Xiao Tianwang, I think you should change the female lead in your music video. I can't stand that person anymore, she's just not good enough. The company's choice of actress is unreasonable, she's just not suitable."
"The main problem is that she can't understand human language."
"Let's go with this one. She's perfect. Most importantly, she's beautiful and has the right temperament."
Xiao Lu was also embarrassed: "But this isn't something you can just change on a whim."
The bespectacled man ignored her and instead turned to Lin Meiyin: "You're very talented, and you look familiar, but I can't quite place you. Who are you as an artist?"
Xiao Xiao: "Meiyin's manager is Liao Meixin."
The man raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "I remember now, you're the artist she signed three months ago, right?"
"It's the one that was criticized by everyone online before."
Xiao Tianwang said helplessly, "You should be more polite."
The bespectacled man turned to the side to make a phone call, then waved towards the photography studio: "Stop for a minute, let that girl go, you're not suitable."
"Have someone take you to settle your wages."
"Hey~ Meixin~"
That girl had wanted to leave long ago; she was practically being yelled at to death.
However, I was annoyed by the bespectacled man's attitude, but fortunately, I took the initiative to bring up the matter of settling my wages.
He turned and left without looking back.
Xiao Tianwang said awkwardly, "That's just how he is. I bet he's already called your manager."
"Look..." He was too embarrassed to say it.
"I'll listen to Sister Meixin," Lin Meiyin said with a slight smile.
After all, she is Liao Meixin's artist.
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