Chapter 480: Chapter 469: Qiao Jing is Targeted by the Male Lead Chapter 480: Chapter 469: Qiao Jing is Targeted by the Male Lead Chapter 469: Qiao Jing Targeted by the Leading Man
Gu Yunchen paid no attention to the assistant director’s words and left with one last statement.
“Replace the female lead, replace the assistant director.”
He wouldn’t tolerate anyone who disrespected his boss.
Especially under the current circumstances, even if it meant replacing an assistant director he had worked with multiple times, he felt it was a light consequence.
After speaking, Gu Yunchen and Qiao Jing headed towards the set.
Qiao Mengtong and the assistant director stood still at the same time, their faces ashen as if lifeless.
Coming back to her senses, Qiao Mengtong glared hatefully at the departing figure of Qiao Jing, wishing she could peel a piece of flesh from her body.
Why is it always Qiao Jing?
Why is it always Qiao Jing who makes her end up ?!
Clearly it was Qiao Jing who was in the wrong, it was Qiao Jing who first ignored people and even dared to accuse her of having a delusionary disorder, and only then did she prepare to take action!
Why should Director Gu replace her?
It’s not her fault!!!
The assistant director, looking at Qiao Mengtong next to him, was seething with anger.
He was originally able to come out of this incident unscathed, but now because Qiao Mengtong had to say a few words, he ended up being replaced!
He had collaborated with Gu Yunchen on several plays, and each one was a huge success.
Not just the actors, but the directors too were all eager to work with Gu Yunchen.
That way, they could gain both profit and a good reputation as directors.
Now, because of a no-name, bottom-tier starlet, he had not only ruined his reputation but also lost the chance to work with Gu Yunchen.
Having offended Gu Yunchen today, there would likely never be another opportunity to cooperate in the future!
The more the assistant director thought about it, the angrier he became, cast aside his image, and slapped Qiao Mengtong hard across the face.
“Wretched woman! It’s bad enough that you lack integrity, but you also try to drag me down with you?!”
The other crew members who hadn’t left yet stopped to watch the scene unfold, their faces etched with curious and gossip-hungry expressions.
Qiao Mengtong stood there, stupefied by the slap, holding the side of her face that was swiftly swelling, feeling a burning pain.
Her venomous gaze then fell on the assistant director as she gritted her teeth and said,
“Assistant director, why are you blaming me now?! Weren’t we supposed to cooperate? Are you turning your back on me just like that?”
She knew that what happened today wouldn’t get out, so she could afford to curse without regard for her image.
Although she hated the assistant director in her heart, she still didn’t want to offend him, otherwise, he would definitely set her up for future difficulties.
But if a real argument broke out, it wouldn’t matter; she would find a benefactor later. As long as she could use the same method to climb up from the assistant director, she could use the same tactics next time.
The assistant director raised his hand to slap Qiao Mengtong across the face again, but this time she dodged it.
He lowered his hand, yelling furiously,
“You still have the audacity to speak! You’ve been replaced, so what, you want to fight to the bitter end with me? Hmph! Delusional. You think you’re something special? Do you really believe you, a no-name, bottom-tier starlet with terrible acting, can make it big?
I think you’re the one with a delusionary disorder! Go on, keep dreaming!”
The assistant director’s words reminded Qiao Mengtong of something, it was just minutes ago that Qiao Jing had said the same thing to her.
If it were someone else who spoke ill of her, she wouldn’t be so angry, but how was Qiao Jing, such a lowly person, qualified to speak about her?!
The fury overwhelmed Qiao Mengtong, her eyes nearly bursting with rage, her lips bitten until they bled without her even realizing.
The assistant director, startled by Qiao Mengtong’s twisted facial features, spat out in disgust,
“This must be a madwoman, what bad luck…”
As he spoke, he hurriedly moved away from Qiao Mengtong as if avoiding the plague, ready to pack up his things and leave.
The other crew members, seeing Qiao Mengtong’s pathetic state, felt quite pleased.
After all, Qiao Mengtong, relying on her status as the female lead despite her terrible acting, had grown arrogant and bossed the crew members around all day long.
As for Qiao Mengtong’s acting skills, they were just as Director Gu said: a random extra picked from the crew could outperform her.
Look, wasn’t this just getting what she deserved not long after getting cocky?
Just as they were about to discuss this, they were startled by the sinister look in Qiao Mengtong’s eyes.
“Damn! Qiao Mengtong’s gaze is so scary.”
“I feel like she’d be perfect for the role of a spiteful Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters. With that look of resentment and the natural villainous aura she carries, she’s just made for the part.”
“If she played it, I bet she could make it big.”
Qiao Mengtong couldn’t bear to listen to these words any longer, she glared fiercely at the people discussing and scurried away with her tail between her legs.
Inside the filming location.
Qiao Jing was sitting in the director’s chair, watching the monitor with a nonchalant gaze.
Gu Yunchen stood by her side like a bodyguard, observing the scene the actors were presenting with his naked eyes.
Qiao Jing noticed that the male lead had an issue with his Sword Dance scene and furrowed her brows.
“Third, can I call cut?”
Gu Yunchen nodded, as if it were a matter of course.
“Boss, you’re the director, and I’m here to assist you.”
With the approval, Qiao Jing’s cool voice rang out.
The voice was neither loud nor soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear.
Upon hearing Qiao Jing’s voice, the actors hesitated about whether to stop or not, until Gu Yunchen’s words dispelled their doubts.
“Miss Qiao’s words are as good as mine.”
The actors immediately ceased their actions, stealing glances at both Qiao Jing and Gu Yunchen.
Everyone was wondering about the identity of the woman sitting in Gu Yunchen’s seat, who dared to have Director Gu standing while she sat, even taking over the director’s duties.
Everyone knew that Gu Yunchen, a well-known director, also had some strange temperaments.
He did not entertain suggestions from anyone nor communicate with outsiders of the industry.
But now, Director Gu had not only voluntarily given up his seat but also stated that this woman spoke on his behalf.
Who exactly was this woman?
Could she be some hidden high-level big shot?
While the crowd speculated, Qiao Jing lightly raised an eyebrow and replayed the male lead’s movements on the monitor.
“Third, go tell him, the Sword Dance posture is wrong.”
She had read through this part of the script, and the male lead’s Sword Dance movements were too delicate, lacking the spirited and heroic vibe.
She sent Third to convey the message because she knew she wasn’t the official director of the film, so her comments might not be fully convincing to the actors.
Also, she viewed herself as an outsider, capable of offering just a small suggestion or two to Third.
The male lead happened to be standing close to Qiao Jing and showed a displeased expression upon hearing her remark.
“No need to trouble Director Gu, why don’t you show me how the dance should be done?”
He was a current top-tier star, having participated in numerous projects that were invariably well-received. Director Gu hadn’t said anything, so why was this woman starting to give him directions?
Qiao Jing spoke indifferently:
“Your movements are too gentle.”
The male lead revealed an unsightly smirk on his face.
“Then could you please demonstrate a few moves for me to observe?”
He wanted to see if the woman before him truly had any skill.
Qiao Jing nodded, agreed, stepped forward, and took the prop sword from the male lead’s hand.