Xia Xingchen knew what he was worried about, so she dispelled his concerns, "Director Chen, don't worry, your show's ratings won't drop just because I'm not playing the female lead. On the contrary, if I don't play the female lead, your show's ratings will skyrocket."
Director Chen didn't believe it, "Is Miss Xia so confident?"
Xia Xingchen raised her lips and leaned back in her chair, "Of course. Could it be that... Director Chen still doesn't believe me?"
After what happened last time, Director Chen absolutely believed in Xia Xingchen.
So, Director Chen compromised without hesitation: "Since Miss Xia has said so, then let's do as you say."
At worst, he can just look for a new female lead.
Xia Xingchen seemed to have guessed what Director Chen was thinking. She looked at him and asked tentatively, "I do have a female lead candidate in mind. I wonder if Director Chen would like to hear about it?"
Hearing this, Director Chen's eyes lit up and he couldn't wait to ask, "Ms. Xia, please speak."
The person recommended by Miss Xia must be right.
However, when Xia Xingchen said the name Song Yixuan, Director Chen was stunned. "Who?"
Xia Xingchen repeated Song Yixuan's name tirelessly.
Director Chen was sure that he had heard correctly.
If he remembered correctly, Song Yixuan and Miss Xia had had an unpleasant argument before...
It was precisely because of this incident that he did not consider Song Yixuan.
Besides, Song Yixuan is arrogant and proud, and often acts like a big shot on the crew. If she is really allowed to join the crew, Miss Xia's life will probably not be easy.
By then, the prince will probably not let me go easily.
Director Chen looked embarrassed, his eyes evasive. "Ms. Xia, do you... have any other candidates?"
Xia Xingchen said slowly, "Director Chen, don't worry. Although Song Yixuan is a bit proud, her acting skills are still good and she is quite popular. You can rest assured to let her star in your drama."
"As for our personal affairs, they will not affect the filming progress. No matter what happens to me, it has nothing to do with the crew."
Xia Xingchen's two words dispelled Director Chen's worries.
"This..." Director Chen was still worried.
He didn't dare to take the risk. If the prince asked about it, he really couldn't bear it.
He glanced at Gong Bingye from the corner of his eye.
He looked like a complete outsider, drinking and eating slowly.
The more Gong Bingye acted like this, the more timid he became.
So, he changed the subject, "Miss Xia, let's talk about this later. Let's eat first. The food won't taste good if it gets cold."
Xia Xingchen was not in a hurry, so he picked up the chopsticks and started eating first.
During the meal, the box was extremely silent.
Gong Bingye and Xia Xingchen ate leisurely, but Director Chen ate as if he was walking on thin ice. He seemed to be eating, but he was always thinking about how to give Xia Xingchen an answer.
If he agreed, he would live in fear every day from now on. If he didn't agree, wouldn't that be disrespecting the Crown Prince?
At this moment, whether he agreed or not, he felt very uncomfortable.
As the meal was almost over, Director Chen decided to give Xia Xingchen an answer, "Ms. Xia, don't worry, I'll send an invitation to Song Yixuan in the next two days."
"But I can't guarantee you whether she will agree or not."
Xia Xingchen raised her lips, "Don't worry, she will definitely agree."
How could Song Yixuan give up the opportunity to bully her openly?
Xia Xingchen then raised the wine glass beside him and toasted Director Chen, "Director Chen, I wish you a pleasant first collaboration."
Director Chen also picked up his glass early and said, "With Miss Xia here, our drama will definitely be a big hit."
As he spoke, Director Chen clinked his wine glass with Xia Xingchen's.
After finishing their business, Director Chen didn't have time to relax inside. Seeing that he was busy with one phone call after another, Xia Xingchen took the initiative to say, "Director Chen, it's getting late. Let's get together another day."
Xia Xingchen stood up from the chair and left. Director Chen stood up politely and watched Xia Xingchen leave.
Gong Bingye followed closely behind, and when passing by Director Chen, he put his hand heavily on his shoulder.
Director Chen called out guiltily, "Prince..."
Gong Bingye's lips curved up in a devilish and alluring way, "Miss Xia, let her do whatever she wants on the set. Don't stop her."
Director Chen frowned. He really didn't understand what Gong Bingye meant. When he wanted to ask more, Gong Bingye turned his back to him.
What does this mean, Prince?
Something is wrong. Something must be wrong.
*
Two days later, Director Chen took the time to call Song Yixuan and sincerely invited her to join the crew.
Song Yixuan was filming at the time.
Some time ago, they had some unpleasantness over singing the theme song for the TV series "The Last Empress".
To the extent that Song Yixuan also didn't want to work with Director Chen.
Although, Director Chen's works are very popular.
But then again, the resources Mingjie gave her were no worse than those given to Director Chen.
But Director Chen called twice in a row, but Song Yixuan didn't answer.
She disdains to answer.
Director Chen knew that Song Yixuan was acting like a big shot again.
If Miss Xia hadn't specifically asked her to play the female lead, he wouldn't have made the call at all.
He did this entirely for Miss Xia's sake.
Director Chen knew that even if he called the sky, Song Yixuan would not answer.
Instead of calling her, he sent her the script outline and the actresses who would play the female lead and supporting actress.
After Song Yixuan finished filming for the day, she saw the script outline sent to her by Director Chen in the nanny car.
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