Chapter 155: The Top-Rated Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Industry (11)
uncle?
Such a generational title matched with Qi Jing's elegant and noble face was really inconsistent. Even though Nan Qiao often heard Qi Liansheng calling Qi Jing "Third Uncle" sometimes, she still couldn't help laughing.
The dark eyes curved into a crescent, shining like the bright moon. Qi Jing did not look angry. In fact, when he saw the girl smile, there was a faint helpless smile in his eyes.
"Do you know each other?"
After laughing, the girl was a little surprised again.
Qi Jing nodded, "My nephew next door is younger than me and born in the same generation as me. Logically, he should call me uncle."
The nephew next door.
Mu Cheng laughed angrily.
The girl didn't notice the confrontation. She raised the corner of her lips and said to the man beside her,
"It's a good thing you two know each other, so there's no need for me to introduce myself. This is Cheng Heng, the actor who performed on the same show as me last month."
Qi Jing's expression remained unchanged. He extended his hand and said, "Hello."
Comparison and competition between males are ubiquitous. When two equally talented men face each other, height, appearance, social status... all become unconscious factors in their mutual scrutiny.
The man in front of him had a handsome face, a tall figure, and a natural aura of nobility. Even though Cheng Heng felt unwilling, he had to admit that judging from his appearance alone, the other party was indeed outstanding.
But so what?
How can he be worthy of a girl like Qiao Qiao with just good looks?
Cheng Heng also smiled gently and elegantly, extending his hand and shaking hands politely. "Hello, I'm Cheng Heng."
"Qi Jing."
The food on the table hadn't been eaten much yet. The food in the three lunch boxes was all equally bland. Qi Jing took a look and frowned, "Qiao Qiao, finish your meal first."
"good."
Nan Qiao continued to sit down and eat. Mu Cheng and Cheng Heng on both sides also sat down. They did not pick up their chopsticks, but just watched quietly as the girl in the middle chewed her lunch slowly.
The three men all had good looks and outstanding temperament. They gathered together at this time, attracting a lot of attention in the small set. After Song Qingyan rushed to the set after lunch, she noticed the strange man who appeared on the set at a glance.
He was curious at first, but when his eyes passed over Nan Qiao who was eating with his head down, he paused again and looked away as if nothing had happened.
Even though public opinion has gradually calmed down now, for her, a second-tier actress who has not yet established herself, this public opinion crisis is still very damaging.
The lost business cooperation cannot be recovered, and she also lost some of her loyal fans. After all, based on evidence from many angles, she has no way to defend herself against the copying incident.
Pollen generally admire the strong, and when they find out that their boss is a habitual copycat, most of them naturally can't stand it.
This incident almost destroyed all the loyal fans and popularity she had accumulated over the past three years. She was completely forgotten in this circle. Even the third role in the crew this time was obtained by her agent after many requests.
Public opinion was developing so quickly, there must be someone behind the scenes pushing it. At first, she thought it was Nan Qiao's side, after all, her return to the entertainment industry also required publicity.
But when she told her agent about this guess, all she got was a look from Brother Zhou that was hard to describe.
"Do you think Nanqiao lacks popularity now?" Brother Zhou asked back.
Song Qingyan was speechless.
As a goddess who is the center of attention in the entire entertainment industry, she has an unprecedentedly large fan base, so naturally she is not short of popularity.
Brother Zhou put down the script he was sorting through, adjusted his glasses, and said seriously, "Qingyan, this matter is over. You really need to adjust your mindset."
"I will investigate who is behind this. Actors rely on their work to survive. The most important thing for you right now is to focus on filming peacefully and regain the fans and popularity you've lost during this period."
The entertainment industry is changing rapidly, and netizens have no memory of it. As long as the public opinion subsides and the works are popular, they will naturally make a comeback.
Some little tricks and schemes are not a bad thing in the entertainment industry, but if you really don't turn back until you hit the wall, you will sooner or later cause big trouble.
Brother Zhou has seen countless artists in the circle who were blinded by momentary jealousy and envy and then embarked on a path of no return.
He doesn't want his artists to become one of them.
If Qingyan still couldn't figure it out, then the relationship between him and her as agent and artist over the past few years would come to an end.
Song Qingyan's expression darkened as her thoughts gradually returned. She turned and asked softly, "Didn't Director Wu say that we can't visit the set? Who is that person?"
The assistant beside him whispered, "...I heard it was an investor, coming to the set to check out the situation."
After a pause, the assistant continued, "I just saw that Director Wu's attitude towards this investor was very... respectful."
Respectful.
This word is used in a somewhat subtle way.
Director Wu is a big director in the circle. He is extremely talented and has the noble arrogance that is unique to intellectuals. He has always been disgusted with the dirty atmosphere of unspoken rules in the circle, and rarely puts down his airs even to the investor father in his own movies.
The fact that Director Wu treated him with respect was enough to prove the other party's extraordinary status.
Song Qingyan narrowed her eyes slightly, and then her brain began to work continuously, habitually analyzing how much useful things she would gain by making friends with this man.
Resources, connections, business... all the pros and cons analyses churning through her mind came to an abrupt halt when she noticed the hint of doting in the man's eyes as he looked at Nan Qiao.
...This is another man who cares about Nan Qiao.
Song Qingyan soon realized this cruel fact.
The resentment, envy and injustice hidden deep in her heart suddenly rekindled and filled her heart, but then she suppressed it forcefully. Song Qingyan tried hard to maintain her calm appearance.
Growing up in the Qi family, which was always in turmoil, Qi Jing's perception of danger was no less than that of a bodyguard. Even if the malice only lasted for a moment, he still noticed it quickly.
The man's emotionless eyes passed over the female artist not far behind him. His expression remained unchanged and he quickly retracted his gaze.
The man's gaze didn't linger for long, and there wasn't even much emotion in it. But only Song Qingyan understood what a terrifying experience it was to be under such emotionless gaze.
Under such a gaze, he felt like a harmless ant in front of a huge beast. With just a light kick, he would be completely crushed to death.
Song Qingyan's face turned pale, her lips trembled a few times, and her body leaning on her assistant became a little weak.
"Sister Qingyan, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere..."
Song Qingyan shook her head, cold sweat starting to appear on her forehead. One hand clutched her clothes until they turned white. "I'm fine, don't worry."
The assistant was still worried, so she took out some water from her backpack and asked Song Qingyan to drink it.
The sweet and clear water flowed down her throat, and the instant coolness made Song Qingyan's face look much better. She no longer dared to look in that direction.
The lingering feeling of injustice was completely buried deep in my heart, and I dared not let it out easily...
"Qiao Qiao, do you have any performances this afternoon?"
The man asked slowly after Nan Qiao finished his lunch.
"No."
"But I plan to watch the other people's performances in the crew."
Director Wu's plays are full of veteran actors with superb acting skills. Nan Qiao has been watching them frequently these days and has learned a lot of acting tips.
Nan Qiao didn't intend to lie to him because she knew that Qi Jing must have her rehearsal schedule.
The man curled his lips into a smile and said, "Then I'll go with you."
"...Don't you have to go to work today?"
"It's nothing important. It doesn't matter whether I go or not."
"Well, all right then."
They were chatting in an intimate manner as if no one was around. Mu Cheng's expression darkened for a moment, then he smiled again and asked doubtfully, "Uncle Qi? ...Qiao Qiao? ...You, what are you doing..."
Xu Rong's eyelids are almost turned up to the sky. Her acting skills are really good.
This is asking what the relationship between the two is.
Nan Qiao paused, then his face darkened and he fell silent.
Qi Jing glanced at Mu Cheng who was pretending to be nice, and said with a smile, "A Cheng, this is your Third Aunt. Remember to call her Third Aunt when you see her in the future."
Third aunt.
Mu Cheng's face twisted for a moment.
The girl was also made a little uncomfortable by his words.
Mu Cheng was a little unwilling and continued to pretend to be confused, "Qiao Qiao, could it be... could it be that you are really Uncle Qi's girlfriend?"
What does Qi Jing’s admission mean?
As long as Qiao Qiao doesn't admit it, he still has a chance!
girlfriend?
Nan Qiao had never thought about these three words.
She has depended on her mother since childhood. After her mother fell seriously ill, she chose to make her debut to earn medical expenses. The man's dominance and coercion made her come to him.
All along, she never felt that the relationship between her and Qi Jing was a normal one between a man and a woman.
only……
When she looked at the man beside her whose expression remained unchanged but eyes showed a hint of expectation, Nan Qiao was silent for a moment, and then... nodded.
In fact, she had complicated feelings about the man next to her.
He saved her from the hands of a bad person; her mother received the best care because of him in her last days; he accompanied her through the painful period of her mother's death; and he presented all the good things he had to her... She was grateful in her heart.
But he is also very domineering.
He would not allow her to leave his side and used all his power to lock her tightly to his side.
...In fact, what difference does it make whether they are boyfriend and girlfriend or not?
She still didn't like him, but if he insisted, she didn't seem to have the ability to escape from him, right?
Nan Qiao's affirmation made the corners of the man's mouth rise in vain. The originally unfathomable head of the Qi family was now filled with an excitement that everyone could feel.
Xu Rong, who had been worried since Zaimu Dingliu spoke, finally felt relieved.
Mu Cheng and Cheng Heng's expressions turned ugly for a moment, but they quickly regained their composure.
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