Mo Qing first let out a cold laugh, then cursed without the slightest courtesy, "A newbie? What newbie? Has President Fang of Le Entertainment lost his mind? I cast you as the leading lady, and he still wants to cram someone in. What is he thinking?"
Qiao Xi curved her lips, smiling silently, "I’ve rejected President Fang, but whether it’s in front of President Fang or you, my words carry little weight. I just thought I’d go through the motions with Director Mo, just to give Le Entertainment some sort of explanation."
The brokerage company’s tricks were something Mo Qing was also well aware of. The script for "Detective in the Republic" was tailored for Qiao Xi; naturally, he couldn’t change the lead actress.
Le Entertainment was suppressing Qiao Xi, perhaps President Fang was looking for a reason to get her to breach the contract.
Thinking about ruining his drama, what wishful thinking!
Mo Qing asked, "What are your own thoughts?"
"Director Mo, there should still be some minor roles to fill in this drama. Why not give them a chance for a screen test?"
Qiao Xi had already thought about what to say before making this call.
She continued, "If you take a liking to them, take them in; if not, I will have fulfilled the task arranged by the company, and Director Mo won’t need to bother with other minor roles."
This was simply killing three birds with one stone.
She wasn’t asking Director Mo to directly take people into the crew, and it wouldn’t break any of his rules.
Mo Qing said, "It’s not impossible."
Qiao Xi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew she shouldn’t beat around the bush with Mo Qing.
Better to be straightforward with him.
If she dilly-dallied, Director Mo might get annoyed and kick her out in a fit of anger, which would be exactly what President Fang wanted.
But she couldn’t afford to offend another director.
Director Mo was strict in casting and didn’t accept any backdoor dealings, which was exactly why Qiao Xi chose to lay her cards on the table with Mo Qing.
She was showing her sincerity, but it also involved a gamble.
Luckily, she bet on the right horse.
Qiao Xi cleared her throat, "Director Mo, do you know Zhou Junqi?"
She felt a bit like she was overstepping.
"Isn’t he the one you made a movie with? It’s about to be released, right?" Mo Qing was keeping an eye on Qiao Xi.
"Yes, it’s being released on New Year’s Day." Qiao Xi smiled as she curved her lips. She wasn’t surprised that Mo Qing knew about it, "I’ll bring Zhou Junqi along then, but I hope you won’t give him a chance to join the crew."
Given Zhou Junqi’s status, he wasn’t the same as Zhi Fei and Wei Xue. With newbies, she could give a few warnings and get them to behave, but letting Zhou Junqi into the crew would mean placing a timed bomb right beside her.
And Zhou Junqi was still President Fang’s man.
Mo Qing fell silent for a while, "In that case, tomorrow at ten in the morning, bring them all over."
"Thank you, Director!"
She didn’t expect Mo Qing to be quite amenable.
"Who else would I have chosen as the leading lady?"
"Thank you for your recognition, Director. I definitely won’t let you down!"
Mo Qing snorted coldly, "Don’t butter me up with flattery! It’s useless!"
With a "du" sound, Mo Qing coldly hung up the phone.
Qiao Xi, on the other hand, felt happy. This proved that her acting was recognized by Director Mo.
Then one day, wouldn’t she also be noticed by Director Tang of Tang Yin?
Just as Qiao Xi was about to take out the script to read, the Shen Family suddenly gave her a call.
She frowned as she picked up, "Hello?"
This voice sounded somewhat familiar to Qiao Xi.
She was not sure in her heart, "And you are?"
"I’m Ah Dang’s grandmother. Come to the Shen Family Mansion right now."
Qiao Xi didn’t know why Old Madam would contact her on her own.
She found it very strange.
Old Madam clearly didn’t like her but asked her to come back; the whole thing was very odd.
Qiao Xi hesitated to ask, "Right now?"
"Right now! Come quickly! Come alone! If you don’t want to infuriate me to death on the spot, don’t let Ah Dang know!"
Isn’t this clearly setting a trap for her and asking her to jump in?
"Do you hear me?" Old Madam was clearly displeased.
Qiao Xi murmured respect for the elderly and the young in her mind.
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Qiao Xi’s brows were tightly knitted.
Old Madam was probably not looking for anything good.
Leaning on the sofa, Qiao Xi called Shen Dang.
Shen Dang picked up quickly, "What’s up?"
His voice was very lazy.
"Your grandmother asked me to come to the Shen Family Mansion, and she told me to come alone."
Shen Dang paused for a few seconds before asking.
Qiao Xi’s cool face was expressionless, "I think something is not right about this."
What kind of attitude was that?
Qiao Xi bit her teeth, growing colder, "Since it’s your grandmother, why don’t you come back with me?"
Regarding uncertain matters, Qiao Xi would not foolishly plunge in headfirst.
She hadn’t forgotten the last time Old Madam hit her.
Who had she provoked?
"Okay." Shen Dang didn’t refuse, "I’ll have Assistant Gao pick you up."
He was also worried about Qiao Xi going to the Shen Family alone.
"No need. It’s a waste of time to go back and forth. I’ll just take a ride to your company’s building downstairs."
Arriving at the IDC Capital Building, Qiao Xi got into Shen Dang’s car and they headed to the Shen Family Mansion together.
In the car, Shen Dang called Ran Jing.
"You little rascal, you still know to call me! Miss your mom?"
Ran Jing was still happy.
Shen Dang didn’t have time to chat, "Mom, aren’t you and dad at home?"
Ran Jing felt his question was odd.
Shen Dang insisted, "Are you home or not?"
"Not at home, I’m out with your dad."
"Your grandpa went to a friend’s house this morning."
Ran Jing wanted to ask more, but Shen Dang had already hung up the phone.
Qiao Xi looked up slightly, understanding in her heart, "So your grandpa and your parents aren’t at home, right?"
Shen Dang glanced at her, "Yeah."
She knew Old Madam was up to no good.
Luckily, she called Shen Dang.
Old Madam wouldn’t seriously think she would come alone, would she?
"Old Madam probably just wants to have a word with you," Shen Dang said indifferently.
Qiao Xi smiled mockingly, "Maybe so."
This was just good enough to fool someone else.
Shen Dang glanced at her and said, "Don’t worry, I’ll go with you to see Old Madam later."
Perhaps it was also time for him to clear the air with Old Madam.
The car arrived at the Shen Family Mansion.
Qiao Xi looked up at Shen Dang, "Boss Shen, maybe you should wait for me in the car."
Shen Dang refused without thinking.
Shen Dang touched his nose, "We’re still in a business relationship; I have to ensure your safety."
Qiao Xi felt the weird feeling in her heart dissipate.
She replied coolly with an "Oh," "But what if your grandmother wants to tell me something and she won’t say it with you there?"
She couldn’t have made the trip for nothing.
Shen Dang rested his arm on the steering wheel, looking at her leisurely, "Then what’s the point of you calling me here?"
Qiao Xi looked at him skeptically, "If there really is something, it’s good that you’re here, right?"
Doesn’t he understand that distant water can’t put out a nearby fire?
Moreover, with grandpa and uncle and aunt not at home, it’s always right to be a bit defensive, isn’t it?