Chapter 90: Jian Li, You Need to Be Professional, and Cultivate Your Acting Sense!

Chapter 90: Jian Li, You Need to Be Professional, and Cultivate Your Acting Sense!

"Cough, cough!" The staff member discussing Jian Li noticed him standing right behind them and immediately coughed awkwardly to alert his colleagues, "Let's stop talking and get back to work!"

"What's the rush? The lead hasn't even arrived yet!" Another person, still unaware that Jian Li was present, continued with a dreamy smile on his face, "Did you watch the dating show? That ten-second kiss had me hooked for days!"

"No wonder Director Wang waited until after the dating show. This kind of free CP marketing is just too good!"

"I've been obsessing over it for days! Brother Xiao, step it up! It would be best if you got Brother Li in the crew!"

"There's a fitting room at the back. Perfect place for a secret rendezvous!"

"Hey, what's wrong with your eyes? Are they uncomfortable?"

"......"

The staff members finally turned around, their faces turning pale as they bowed, "Hello, Brother Li!"

"Huh," Jian Li smiled without warmth, "Hello to you too."

"Your script is quite good."

The two staff members, "..."

Oh no,

Are we going to be fired?!

Jian Li is a top-tier star now,

We can't afford to offend him!

They were trembling with fear, but then they noticed Jian Li had already walked away, showing no intention of pursuing the matter further.

The two exchanged glances, "Since he didn't ask names, we should be fine, right?"

"Let's scram. What if Brother Li changes his mind?"

"In the future, let's gossip more discreetly!"

"......"

When Jian Li pushed open the door to the director's office, he found Huo Xiao already inside.

He was dressed in a fitted black suit, lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed, revealing part of his ankles.

His posture was relaxed, exuding an indescribable sensuality.

Jian Li was momentarily stunned, his mind involuntarily recalling the earlier conversation, his ears turning red.

"Xiao Li, I've been waiting for you!" Wang Sisi stood up enthusiastically, gesturing to the seat beside Huo Xiao, "Please, take a seat!"

Jian Li nodded, "Hello, Director Wang."

As he spoke, he walked over to Huo Xiao and sat down, maintaining a certain distance.

Wang Sisi noticed this small action and frowned, "Xiao Li, we're about to start filming. You need to cultivate your acting sense."

"Always being so tense isn't good. After all, a Sentinel and a Guide are the closest of comrades, and also the closest..."

"You know what I mean!"

Wang Sisi winked, her gaze suggestive.

Jian Li, "... I don't understand!"

"Sit closer, and hold hands. Try to feel the intimacy first."

Wang Sisi urged, and Jian Li forced a smile, "Isn't that unnecessary?"

"Considering we're just pretending."

Wang Sisi, "Xiao Li, you can't think like that. Even though it's a script and acting, the audience doesn't see it that way."

"The audience seeks authenticity."

"If it looks fake, who would want to watch?"

"Xiao Li, I'm not saying this to criticize you, but actors need to be professional."

"Even if it's someone like Huo Xiao, a top male star, or even Li Lin, you should look at him with adoration!"

Li Lin, "... Why does that sound so harsh?!"

Hey!

Just say what you have to say, why compare me?

Who can compare to Huo Xiao?!

No wonder she's a director; her brainwashing skills are top-notch. Despite not being from a drama school, Jian Li found her argument quite convincing and nodded, "Alright, I'll try my best."

His mercenary professionalism wouldn't allow him to take any job lightly.

So, he reached out his hand and interlocked his fingers with Huo Xiao's.

The warmth of their palms intertwined, creating a feeling that was... extraordinary.

Jian Li felt his ears burning even more.

Luo Chen stood at the entrance of the agency, taking deep breaths to compose himself before stepping through the revolving door.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, he walked straight to the executive office and was stopped by the secretary, "Do you have an appointment?"

"If not, you need to register."

"I'm here because Brother Hang called me," Luo Chen replied truthfully.

The secretary nodded, "Then go in."

The door to the office was pushed open, and Luo Chen walked in directly,

only to see Lu Yuanhang sprawled in the boss's chair,

his arrogant and defiant expression just as it had always been.

"Brother Hang, what did you call me for?" Luo Chen asked, his head bowed.

Lu Yuanhang curled his lips, "What do you think?"

"The Weibo post last night was quite a sensation, with hundreds of thousands of likes and shares, the heat almost rivaling top-tier celebrities,"

"Do you want me to open a bottle of champagne to celebrate?"

Luo Chen, "Brother Hang, I had no choice. I can't pay back the money. If you expose me, I might as well come forward and admit my mistake..."

Before he could finish, a teacup flew towards him.

Fortunately, he dodged in time; otherwise, he would have been bleeding from the head.

"Tell me, who gave you this idea?!" Lu Yuanhang had already stood up, his face twisted, all traces of his former frailty gone.

"No one gave me any ideas, I thought of it myself," Luo Chen raised his face stubbornly, fear absent from his eyes, "Brother Hang, this is a society governed by law. Don't think you can cover up everything with your power,"

"If other artists in the company testify against you, you'll end up in jail!"

"Hah?!" Lu Yuanhang sneered, "Are you threatening me?!"

"So many people online suspect and accuse me, but here I stand, unscathed!"

"Luo Chen, don't delude yourself into thinking you can fight capital. You'll lose miserably!"

Luo Chen wasn't scared by these words; he laughed coldly, "Lose?"

"What else do I have to lose? I've already lost everything. What do I have to fear?!"

A look of malice flashed across Lu Yuanhang's face, and he reached out to press the direct line on the phone, "Call security, someone is threatening my safety!"

"Sure thing, Brother Hang!"

Luo Chen frowned, "What are you planning?!"

"You couldn't pay back the loan, so you harbored resentment against me. You came to my office under the pretense of discussion,"

"At the slightest disagreement, you were ready to stab me with a knife. Fortunately, I called security in time, preventing your attempted murder,"

Lu Yuanhang said, tossing a knife onto the floor, a sly smile on his lips, "Everyone who rushes in will be a witness,"

"One of us is definitely going to jail first!"

The office door suddenly burst open, and the agent rushed in, quickly kicking the knife far away from the carpet, then turning to Lu Yuanhang, "Xiao Hang, are you okay?!"

Lu Yuanhang's expression faltered, "Why are you here?! Where are the security guards?!"

"They were too slow coming upstairs," the agent sighed with relief, "As soon as I heard you were in danger, I rushed over,"

"Thankfully, Luo Chen remained rational and didn't do anything out of line,"

"Go home quickly, the paparazzi are waiting for you these past few days!"

Luo Chen was bewildered, "Huh? Huh!"

He snapped out of it and hurried to leave.

Lu Yuanhang shouted, "Stop him, he has a knife and wants to kill me!"

"Where's the knife?!" The agent shook his head, looking around, "I don't see it anywhere!"

Lu Yuanhang, "...Are you deliberately doing this?!"