243 Arrogant Arm-twisting
After all, this BMW was a gift from the old master. Fortunately, the scratches weren’t too severe; they should be repairable.
Qiao Yue looked coldly at the screaming Song Lin before she turned to go upstairs.
She had already informed her staff at Yayi to come and deal with the car accident. It was time for her appointment with Cheng Yang.
Song Lin, who was left downstairs, was in a sorry state. She had to find someone to tow her car away, and the repairs would be costly.
Just as she was figuring out what she needed to do, the assistant director from Cheng Yang’s company called her and asked her to go up.
Although she had lost a supporting role this time, the Director Cheng Yang said that he would still give her a chance.
Song Lin’s mood improved at the assistant director’s words. After all, she still had a chance to appear on screen.
This was no ordinary movie. Getting a role in it was more important than anything else.
As she brisk-walked her way to the office, the meeting room was already full of people.
Director Cheng Yang sat at the head of the conference table, and beside him sat Qiao Ze, who was looking at his phone. The little internet celebrity was sitting next to Qiao Ze. Even the female lead was sitting next to Qiao Yue.
Song Lin was a little peeved when she realized that she was the lowest-ranking person here. She had no choice but to sit unwillingly far away from the head of the table.
She looked at Qiao Yue and rolled her eyes several times.
For some reason, even Cheng Yang seemed to be flattering this person.
The assistant director gave Song Lin a look, signaling her to go over.
Song Lin walked up to the assistant director, Peng Xi. Peng Xi was an overweight man in his thirties and had previously wooed Song Lin.
Although Cheng Yang had already invited Qiao Yue over, Peng Xi still wanted to fight for Song Lin.
“Cheng Yang, look, this is the Song Lin I told you about.” Peng Xi brought Song Lin over to Cheng Yang for him to take a look.
“I wanted Song Lin to play the role that was given to Mr. Qiao. She was an idol before and can dance. What do you think?”
Qiao Yue, Cheng Yang, and Qiao Ze all looked at Peng Xi.
Qiao Ze frowned. This Peng Xi had a rather low EQ, to say this in front of the actor who had gotten the role.
“Peng Xi, I’ve already decided on this role. We can’t just change it.” Cheng Yang frowned as he looked Song Lin up and down.
“I’ve seen this actor before. Let’s do an audition later. There are still some roles that haven’t been decided.” Cheng Yang was not willing to refute Peng Xi directly, so he replied perfunctorily with a frown.
“This person isn’t famous and he’s recommended by Qiao Ze. I don’t think Qiao Ze is very good at picking people. Why don’t you let my person try?” Peng Xi probed.
“Song Lin is quite popular, and her family is well-to-do.” Peng Xi winked at Cheng Yang, as if he was hinting at something.
Cheng Yang understood Peng Xi’s hint.
In order to get their own company off the ground, they had cast many actors who also invested in production. However, Cheng Yang had no intention to replace Qiao Yue.
“Since the decision has already been made, let’s have Qiao Yue play the role. We’ll talk about this actor later.” Cheng Yang was getting impatient.
“Why won’t you listen to me? I just want to use the actor that I picked.” Peng Xi was annoyed. He stood up, slammed the table, and glared at Cheng Yang.
Song Lin looked on like she was watching a show.
This Qiao Yue was indeed capable to have Cheng Yang speak up for him. However, she, Song Lin, was also not someone who was easily bullied.
“If Director Pang has any ideas, you can tell me directly. There’s no need to make things difficult for Director Cheng Yang.”
Just as the two directors were arguing, Qiao Ze spoke. “If you don’t let my brother play this role, then I won’t act either.”
Everyone was shocked by Qiao Ze’s words.
This little internet celebrity who was on trending search yesterday was the brother of best actor Qiao Ze?
From the mysterious aristocratic Qiao family?
Moreover, Qiao Ze actually threatened to pull out in order to make sure that his younger brother was in…
Song Lin was also shocked by Qiao Ze’s words. This movie had been promoted with Qiao Ze as the male lead. There would be public outrage if the male lead was suddenly replaced.