Chapter 1451 -1436: Her or Me
âWe just came in for some fun,â Lu Yaobing said, smiling as she held Chen Xinranâs hand.
Chen Xinran asked puzzled, âNot everyone can come in here, how did you get in?â
Lu Yaobing mischievously laughed and replied, âI just came in with my master.â
âOh dear, youâd better leave quickly. Iâm not prominent enough to vouch for you. If anyone realizes youâre sneaking in, I wonât be able to protect you.â
Chen Xinran naturally assumed Lu Yaobing had sneaked in while others were unobservant. Almost everyone here was from the film industry. Even if they werenât directly involved, they were top-notch big shots. Even minor celebrities couldnât get close unless they were major stars who could converse with the big shots.
Lu Yaobing said, âItâs fine, there are so many people here, no one will notice us. Just go about your business.â
Chen Xinran was unsure how to persuade Lu Yaobing when Director Liu, along with Li Yao and Zhou Xuefei, walked over.
âWhatâs going on?â Zhou Xuefei immediately confronted Chen Xinran, reprimanding, âDidnât I tell you not to bring people in? Why did you do it anyway? Do you even realize what youâre doing? Youâre not a major star yet; are you already putting on airs?â
Chen Xinran hurriedly responded, âNo, no, Sister Fei, let me explain, they didnât come with me.â
Zhou Xuefei snorted, saying, âThey didnât come with you? Did they just walk in themselves? Do you know what this place is? Itâs rented out by the Cheng Family. How dare they have the guts to barge in here? Youâve committed to something and arenât willing to admit it. Honestly, I donât understand why the company even values someone like you. If it were me, I would have kicked you out long ago.â
With a bitter expression, Chen Xinran said, âSister Fei, Director Liu, Iâll immediately escort them out. Please donât be angry; Iâll take them away now.â
With that, Chen Xinran grabbed Lu Yaobing and started walking toward the exit.
âDirector Liu, did you see that? This girl is truly clueless, bringing all sorts of random people in here. Those two, you can tell theyâre trouble just by looking at them. Theyâre ruining our productionâs image. You might as well kick her out of the production team now.â
Chen Xinran hadnât taken two steps when she heard Zhou Xuefeiâs words, her face changed immediately, and she paused.
Lu Yaobing initially didnât want to make things difficult for Chen Xinran, but Zhou Xuefeiâs remarks ignited her fury. Criticizing her was one thing, but insulting Chen Xinranâand even Song Xiaodongâwas something she, as a disciple, couldnât tolerate.
Releasing Chen Xinranâs hand, Lu Yaobing turned and marched up to Zhou Xuefei, angrily demanding, âWhat did you just say?â
âWhat did I say?â Zhou Xuefei was initially startled, taking a step back. However, realizing her retreat in front of a young girl was damaging to her dignity, she hardened her expression and said, âIf you want to chase stars, stay outside nicely. Iâm kindly advising you to leave, because the people here arenât ones you can afford to provoke.â
Lu Yaobing glared at Zhou Xuefei, with piercing eyes, and said, âWhat do you mean by random people? What do you mean by trouble? Explain your words to me.â
Zhou Xuefei initially wanted to preserve her image and avoid making a scene, but Lu Yaobingâs interrogation embarrassed her, causing her to snap, âWhatâs wrong with me saying that? Do you think having Chen Xinran bring you in gives you a pass? What is she? Just a rookie wanting to be a star, try flaunting, but thatâs a long way off.â
After pausing, Zhou Xuefei glanced at Chen Xinran and scoffed, âChen Xinran, your friend dares to speak to me like this; what do you say? How will you handle this?â
Chen Xinran was scared pale, immediately rushing forward to pull Lu Yaobing back, while bowing repeatedly to Zhou Xuefei, saying, âSister Fei, itâs all my fault, all my fault. Yao Bing didnât know who you were and accidentally offended you, please donât mind.â
Zhou Xuefei scoffed once more, saying, âDonât mind? Hah, itâs too late now. Initially⊠as a rookie, I thought of taking care of you, but given your friendâs rudeness, youâll have to settle this debt yourself.â
Lu Yaobing flared with anger, demanding, âThen what do you want to do?â
âWhat do I want? Look,â Zhou Xuefei turned to Director Liu, âDirector Liu, in this production, if thereâs Chen Xinran, then Iâm out. You take care of it.â
Director Liuâs expression shifted, he quickly said, âXuefei, youâre an established star, why fuss with a newcomer?â
Zhou Xuefei snorted, âExactly, a newcomer dared to challenge me, if this spreads, and in the future, every newbie dealing with me shows temper like this, how am I supposed to groom newcomers? Iâve made up my mind: this production will have either her or me, take your pick.â
Chen Xinran burst into tears, desperately saying, âSister Fei, Sister Fei, itâs my fault, Iâm admitting it, if I need to kneel, Iâll kneel!â
Said as she felt her knees weaken, and she was really about to kneel down.
Zhou Xuefei waved a hand, saying, âCut it out, I wonât fall for this act, Iâve been displeased for a long time. Itâs not only about kneeling, even if you bow, I wonât change my decision one bit. Director Liu, deal with it.â