Sister Yang was discussing the promotion for *Kill Yesterday* with Bai Moli's team.
She received a long message.
She scanned it, full of pleasantries.
The key content could be summarized in one sentence: Lu Ang was too dazzling and couldn't play such a down-to-earth role. Goodbye this time, let's meet again next time.
That ominous premonition had finally come true.
Sister Yang could hardly believe it.
The Five Great Killing Gods of Dragon Shadow Group were always impartial and never showed favoritism!
How could they have fallen for Shen Xubai's trick!
But she didn't have time to think; she glanced at her watch. It was 2:50.
No, she had to hurry and stop Lu Ang from leaving. If Lu Ang left now, he would likely become a laughingstock for all the fans.
Sister Yang made a call while rushing downstairs.
The elevator reached the first floor, and as the doors opened.
The sky fell and the earth cracked—
She watched Lu Ang stride out of the Dragon Shadow Group's main entrance...
By the time she chased after him, the fans had already blocked the road. She couldn't even see a shadow of Lu Ang...
The fans outside were overjoyed, while Sister Yang silently shed tears.
It was over, it was over! Her reputation was ruined today!
...
"Ahhh, Brother is so handsome today! His aura is 2.8 meters tall!"
"Wishing Brother Ang a bountiful year, great success for *Yesterday*, and smooth sailing for *Jiang Xing*!"
"Both are collaborations with Sister Moli. A royal flush combination, Best Actor and Best Actress, booked in advance!"
Lu Ang's fans were excited.
Her brother was so outstanding even playing a supporting role; playing the lead would undoubtedly be the icing on the cake.
Golden Rooster, Golden Horse, Golden Statue Awards, he'll take them all home, sweep the film industry, and have too many trophies to count!
This is the prestige of following a top star!
Amidst the crowd of fans, Lu Ang's fans stood tall and proud, their happy faces beaming with the joy of being carried by their idol.
Lu Ang had specifically asked his assistant to park the car a bit further away today.
He wanted to enjoy the admiring glances along the way.
But as he walked, the flattering remarks behind him suddenly stopped, and everyone fell silent.
The worst is when the air suddenly becomes quiet...
Lu Ang's heart skipped a beat from the sudden tug.
His fans were silenced, but the opposing fans became energized, their sarcastic taunts echoing from all angles.
"Oh my, celebrating too early, crying tears of regret later."
"Can't even compete with an ugly monster like Shen Xubai, what Best Actor or Best Star are you? Go home and sweep the floor."
"Every day my brother is a top star! That title is likely to be ruined by your brother!"
Normally, Lu Ang's fans would argue with people all over the internet.
Today's situation was entirely what they had fought for their brother with their own efforts.
Lu Ang had never experienced such mockery.
He glanced at his assistant, who immediately stepped forward and explained, "Lin Wei has confirmed Shen Xubai for the role."
"What, that—"
Lu Ang was about to curse, but the assistant grabbed him, stopping his ill-fated words.
Lu Ang was burning with anger inside, but he had to maintain a friendly facade.
Every second of his smile felt like it was gouging his heart.
Lu Ang forced himself to walk towards the parking lot.
The surrounding jeers continued endlessly.
Actually, Lu Ang wouldn't have been mocked so much.
But for the sake of hype, before Dragon Shadow Group had announced anything, he had already started releasing makeup test photos and news of him being chosen as the male lead.
The hype had backfired, so who could he blame?
The road was long, long, long—
After walking for a long time, he finally got into the nanny van.
Lu Ang was so angry that he kicked the back of the passenger seat and cursed, "Why did you park the car so far away? Did a donkey eat your brain!"
Assistant: "..."
The burdens of an employee are easily carried, but an employee's life is not a life...
...
Several artists in the waiting room.
Upon seeing the announced main cast for *Jiang Xing* online, they were all stunned.
They stared at Shen Xubai, sitting in the corner with his dark skin, to the point of doubting their own existence.
"How did he get chosen?!"
"Was he really chosen through an audition, or did he get in through connections?"
"That must be some serious connections... If we criticize him, will we be blacklisted..."
Suddenly, all of them fell silent.
They dared not criticize him any further.
After all, if someone with his appearance could bribe the Five Great Killing Gods of Dragon Shadow Group, they could probably dominate the entertainment circle...
Their attitudes clearly improved.
When Shen Xubai stood up, they all stood up with him, nodded, and bowed in farewell, as if they had suddenly learned manners.
Shen Xubai called Shen Ningxi to leave.
Shen Ningxi, holding the script, said as she walked, "Third Brother, I've calculated it, this drama perfectly matches your destiny. As long as no major evil spirit interferes, this drama will definitely be a huge hit!"
She was very satisfied with the drama.
But there was something she wasn't satisfied with.
The female lead was that pot of jasmine tea. Bai Moli had handed her a great opportunity on a silver platter, and Shen Ningxi felt it was a loss!
Shen Ningxi poked Shen Xubai and warned, "Third Brother, you absolutely cannot fall in love again. That pot of jasmine is destined to clash with you. The further away you stay, the better!"
Shen Xubai chuckled softly, "You're overthinking it. There's no possibility of that."
If he didn't learn from his mistakes, then the losses he suffered back then would have been his own fault.
The two of them had just opened the door.
They heard a commotion from somewhere.
The artists inside also heard it and came out to watch the excitement.
Soon, everyone realized the noise was coming from the interview room.
With so many people, it was hard to hear clearly.
But one woman's sharp voice was particularly penetrating and could be heard clearly in the hallway.
"My Moli is a Best Actress, what trash are you trying to collaborate with her!"
"In short, Moli will absolutely not act opposite Shen Xubai!"
"If the male lead is Shen Xubai, my Moli won't take this role!"
The voice likely belonged to Bai Moli's agent.
She had even cursed them by name; this was a direct attack.
Several artists secretly observed Shen Xubai, wondering if the role he had just received would slip away.
People inside and outside the room had their own thoughts.
Human joys and sorrows are not shared.
For example, Shen Ningxi at this moment felt no sorrow at all.
Her happy little mouth could barely close.
Sister! Sister Moli! What a pot of jasmine tea, Sister!
You go ahead and do that, Ning Xi supports you!
Shen Ningxi had been worrying about how to prevent Bai Moli from getting a share of the pie.
She never expected this sister to step forward and say, "I don't want the pie."
What a wonderfully considerate sister!
...
Bai Moli stood behind her agent.
*Achoo! Achoo!* She sneezed twice—
Who is badmouthing me behind my back?
It must be that ugly man Shen Xubai, still coveting me. He truly won't give up until the Yellow River runs dry!
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