Chapter 136 – Tang Fei Must Be Among the Guests

Chapter 136 - Tang Fei Must Be Among the Guests

He Zhuhua noticed that the report on Tang Fei was centered on past events, starting from her drowning incident in Xiangnan to her fans causing an uproar online, and finally, Tang Fei's calming message to her fans on Weibo. The main focus was on Tang Fei's positive energy, her ability to guide her fans in the right direction, and her affection for them.

This was a standard promotional piece, but there was one exclusive photo that made it particularly noteworthy and contributed to its popularity.

Based on Tang Fei's mention of her parents coming to the capital to take care of her during her fan-soothing statement, the journalist pretended to be visiting the set and secretly snapped photos of Tang Fei's parents and sister.

Tang Fei's Family Revealed!

A Divine Beauty Dynasty, with Beauty Running in the Bloodline!

In the pictures, Tang's parents and Tang Jiao were seen selecting vegetables at a market. Tang's father carried a basket, her mother picked fish, while Tang Jiao was on her phone. The scene exuded a sense of everyday life for the family of three.

The warmth and simplicity of the Tang family's happiness were palpable, coupled with their striking good looks, which instantly won over people's hearts.

The comments below the post were predominantly filled with admiration and praise. Fans, out of love for Tang Fei, extended their accolades to the entire family.

In the market, Tang's parents and Tang Jiao stood out, and in the photo, people around them were secretly staring. Even without makeup, Tang Jiao's natural looks surpassed many celebrities.

The article also praised Tang Jiao's potential, suggesting that if both sisters entered the entertainment industry, they would be unstoppable.

Seeing this picture, He Zhuhua stood up abruptly. She quickly exited Weibo and searched for Tang Fei's photos. After a careful comparison, she indeed found a strong resemblance between Tang Fei and her father, around 70-80%.

Noticing He Zhuhua's sudden reaction, the staff and agents paused their discussion. A junior editor from the planning team approached with a cup of water, "Sister Zhuhua, do you have any suggestions for us?"

"Include Tang Fei," He Zhuhua declared succinctly, leaving the discussing crew and agents bewildered.

"Sister Zhuhua, didn't you just say..." The agent pointed at the discarded photo of Tang Fei, marked with a big red cross.

Unknown to others, He Zhuhua had been targeting Tang Fei for years. But Tang Fei had worked under He Zhuhua several times. Why the sudden change now?

Was she planning to target Tang Fei within the show?

In reality TV, negative edits could be strategically crafted by the production team to create a villainous image.

"What I said before doesn't count." He Zhuhua rubbed her forehead, appearing agitated as she paced. "I need to use your conference room for a private call. Tang Fei must be a guest. You can decide on the rest; I have no objections."

He Zhuhua spoke urgently, but her tone softened when she mentioned Tang Fei, becoming more gentle.

Those familiar with her knew that this was how she treated the younger generation she cared about and was familiar with.

"Ms. Zhuhua, we'll include Tang Fei," said the staff member, guiding her towards the meeting room with a bowed head.

The agent inferred from He Zhuhua's tone when calling Tang Fei's name that it wasn't an adversarial intention, but rather a sign of favor. With bright eyes, she promptly retrieved Tang Fei's photo from the rejection pile, wiped off the red cross on it, and affixed it to the whiteboard for selected guests, placing it right in the center.

The director team chuckled dryly, acknowledging that dealing with big stars indeed required constant adaptability. Nevertheless, they maintained their smiles and dove into another round of discussion.

"Song Li did well in last year's period drama 'Dowry' and has the aura of a goddess. I remember Director Mi had a favorable impression of her; she fits our program's requirements. Yao Hui's recommendation seems reliable."

"Song Li, if she's paired with Tang Fei for a variety show, will they manage alright? They won't end up fighting, will they? Tang Fei never tolerates anything. In the past, her agent could mediate, but now even the company spoils her. If they clash..."

"I believe that would be perfect. That's exactly what could draw attention. We can emphasize their conflict in the promotion, and the audience would surely find it intriguing. Moreover, we can leverage any friction between their fans, as it makes for a juicy storyline. Nowadays, young people don't prefer harmonious shows; they find them too fake. Conflict is seen as genuine."

"Alright, let's put Song Li on the list too."

"Director Mi's adoptive mother wants to choose roles for both daughter and mother. I think Song Li and Tang Fei are capable of playing both roles. Let's select a few others, slightly older and younger, to differentiate the characters."

"For the younger ones, I suggest Jiang Xiaoying and Xiao Yuan. There was also a previous conflict between Xiao Yuan and Tang Fei, which could add some intrigue to the story."

Xiao Yuan, with her stature, securing an elimination spot is a foregone conclusion. I propose assigning her the narrative of an underdog's meteoric rise only to ultimately fall short.

A moment of silence fell upon the scene the instant those words left the lips of the chief editor from the planning team.

This character setup is evidently designed to evoke the most emotional investment from the audience, aside from the chosen lead actor. Xiao Yuan, a peripheral figure in the entertainment industry, suddenly being bestowed such an appealing role by the chief editor raised eyebrows. Everyone understood implicitly that there was more to this than met the eye.

Yet, no one voiced these concerns openly. All agreed, praising the choice and emphasizing the candidate's appeal.

He Zhuhua entered the conference room and locked the door behind her before checking her phone. She found He Baoyi's number and dialed it.

A charming voice echoed from the other end of the line.

"Sis, why did you find the time to call me?"

"Baoyi! You asked me before to put pressure on the media to dig up dirt on Tang Fei and get her off the show. Did you already know that she's Tang Song and Ye Qing's daughter?"

"Yes, I knew all along. They resemble each other so much, I'd recognize them even in ashes," He Baoyi's tone elongated, conveying her resentment through the phone.

"After over two decades, are you still unable to let go? Do you still have feelings for Tang Song...?"

"Sis, my hatred runs deep, eternal and unforgettable. How can I possibly put it down?" He Baoyi stroked the lion cat in her embrace, her fingers trembling with each touch.

"He Zhuhua, I'll treat Ye Qing's daughter as my own niece. If you have the strength, direct it elsewhere, not at the younger generation. Face your unfaithful lover instead," said He Zhuhua, growing anxious. She knew all too well how her sister could act when she lost control.

They were hiding in Qin Harbor, and He Baoyi was too lazy to reach out for them. For over two decades, her hatred had consumed her, robbing her of peace. She yearned for them to experience the pain she had endured.

Recalling the messy past, He Zhuhua felt a headache coming on. If He Baoyi wanted to make them suffer, wouldn't her threat against Tang Fei go beyond just harming her career?

He Zhuhua placed her hand on her forehead, pondering before speaking, "Baoyi, it seems your information isn't up-to-date."

"Oh? So, sis has some news for me?"

"Tang Song is in the capital. If you seek revenge, aim for the right person. If anything happens to Ah Qing or her daughter, don't blame me for turning against you as a sister."

Meow! A sudden meow echoed through the phone. The news of Tang Song's arrival in the capital made He Baoyi's grip tighten, inadvertently hurting the cat in her arms. The pure white lion cat, with its mismatched blue and yellow eyes, looked at He Baoyi innocently and pitifully after leaping off her body.

Meow.

Click. He Baoyi hung up the call without hesitation. He Zhuhua felt that her sister had become increasingly abnormal over the years. Previously, when He Baoyi asked her to cause trouble for Tang Fei, she assumed it was because of He Baoyi's rivalry with Yao Hui, a business strategy.

She blamed herself for not delving deeper into the matter and merely feeling sympathetic towards her sister, who had suffered the loss of her child and domestic violence over the years. Her mental state seemed fragile, so she always acquiesced to He Baoyi's requests.