Chapter 264: Chapter 196: An Apology is Impossible_2 Chapter 264: Chapter 196: An Apology is Impossible_2 Wenyan usually got along quite well with the director, and even though Jiang Wanwanâs personality was a bit colder, with Wenyanâs influence, she would occasionally joke around with the director.
Therefore, Wenyan wasnât too concerned about speaking her mind when only the three of them were present.
She teased the director, âWell, seems like you can only vent to us then. You still have to greet her with a smile in person.â
What Wenyan said was true, and the director wasnât upset about it.
âYouâre telling me, I have no choice, do I? Since Iâm not a big-time director, I donât really have a say in front of the investors. If I had the authority in the crew, I wouldnât have set up this meeting today at all. Isnât it just delaying our filming schedule!â
âBut! I still have to lay it out for you two in advance. Youâre both too young. Wenyan, you havenât even signed with a talent agency yet; you might not realize it, but Wanwan, donât you understand? Over the years, the Fu Familyâs status in the entertainment industryâs capital has become pivotal. By humiliating Fu Anxian in front of so many people today, there will be no benefits for either of you.â
âIâm not saying youâll be blacklisted, but from now on, a lot of good projects might not even consider you two. So sometimes, you need to be diplomatic like me; even if you complain about it behind the scenes, you canât blatantly discredit the investors. Capital is also my daddy, you know. You havenât reached the peak of your fame; you canât behave like this.â
Jiang Wanwan, who was cued in, narrowed her eyes, âPivotal? Itâs not that serious.â
Wenyan also raised her hand in solidarity with her good sister, âFrom what I know, the Fu Family shifted their focus to the entertainment circle after they couldnât beat their competitors. Itâs only in the last few years that theyâve gained momentum. The true heavyweight companies are still the established ones.â
The director was exasperated, â⊠So, everything I just said was in vain, huh? You two didnât take in a single word. Honestly, Iâm starting to wonder, do you two have some powerful backup? You can tell me, I guarantee I wonât spill the beans. Or you could introduce someone to me too, I donât want to try anymore.â
âThat wouldnât work, Director. What about our film then!â Wenyan immediately rummaged through her bag and handed over a packet of squeeze jelly to the director, âKeep it up, donât give up. Hardworking people will be rewarded. Weâre rooting for the Director! Charge, charge, charge!â
Director: â⊠Looks like you definitely wonât be going to tonightâs dinner.â
âWhat dinner?â
âFu Anxianâs dinner. She mentioned she wanted to clear up any misunderstandings between you, so she planned to host a dinner for the crew and specifically asked for your presence. She gave me this task, saying I must bring you along. How about you do me a favor and show up? I really donât understand why you two were arguing over a bracelet. If thereâs any misunderstanding, shouldnât you clear it up?â
Wenyan frowned, skeptical, âIf itâs just about clearing up the misunderstanding between her and me, why a dinner? Is she planning to apologize to me in front of everyone?â
âApologize to you? What on earth is going through that clever little head of yours? How could she possibly apologize? You shouldâve heard the way she talked about hosting the dinner after you both left; it was pure boss mode.â
âSo you still want me to go, interpreting her intent as if sheâs generously giving me a chance to apologize tonight.â
âYes, I did tell you. With your current status and position in the industry, itâs not wise to offend her. If you apologize to her and say a few kind words, this matter could be over.â
âNO!â Wenyan immediately and unequivocally rejected the directorâs suggestion, âI will not apologize to her because I did nothing wrong.â
âWhat if she decides to replace you? Was the past two months of filming for nothing?â
âIf it was for nothing, so be it. If she wants to replace me, then sheâd be breaching the contract, and she would have to compensate me. Besides, the drama is almost wrapping up. She may be a high-ranking executive at the Fuâs, but she doesnât have sole control over the company.â
âWhat if they exclude you from all further promotion or isolate you?â
âWhat era are we living in? The internet era. If she dares to mess with me so blatantly, netizens will tear her apart! If she really goes through with it, in the end, Iâll be the one pitied and sympathized with, reaping the benefits. Modern audiences arenât that easy to fool. Anyway, I wonât go. Of course, I know this puts you in a tough position, Director, so if she asks you, just say it was my decision not to come. This has nothing to do with you.â