Chapter 577: Chapter 576: The Ploy of the Lan Family 1_1 Chapter 577: Chapter 576: The Ploy of the Lan Family 1_1 “Please, take a seat.”
Lan Tiansheng pulled out the chair in a gentlemanly manner.
“Since today is about discussing the script, I believe Mr. Lan must have the script ready.” Qiao Xiaren reached out, “Let’s have a look.”
“Of course, we’re well-prepared. Mr. Weini and Ms. Qiao, feel free to express all your demands, we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Can we sign the contract now?”
A sharp glint flashed in Lan Tiansheng’s eyes. He was afraid that Qiao Xiaren might change her mind. Normally, the contract would be signed on the first day of shooting–this was an unwritten rule within the industry. But even before the start of shooting, Lan Tiansheng had already prepared the contract impatiently.
Without waiting for Qiao Xiaren to respond, Lan Tiansheng signaled his secretary.
When the secretary brought the script along with the contract.
“No rush with the contract.” Qiao Xiaren pushed the contract away, chuckled and said, “Tomorrow is the kick-off date of this drama. I will be filming in Prague in the afternoon, my agent Weini will come over to sign the contract with you.”
Was this a mockery of her inexperience or their understaffed presence today?
Such a casual remark showcased her oppressive demeanor, even Lan Tiansheng felt a chill running down his spine at that moment.
Dealing with Qiao Xiaren proved to be indeed tricky.
Everyone tacitly aware of the situation, Lan Tiansheng had no choice but to sulkily put the contract away now that she had made her point. After all, she was already here, she wouldn’t change her mind easily.
Lan Lan suddenly felt a surge of anger. No one had ever dared to be so audacious in front of the Lan Family. What degree of entitlement comes with being a celebrity? No other actor could even compete for a role in a Lan Family’s production!
Lan Lan seemed to forget her original intention, which was to make her debut leveraging on Qiao Xiaren’s popularity.
“Miss Qiao, since you have promised to act in our Lan Family’s drama, you should keep your professional ethics. Since you’re already here, shouldn’t you sign the contract? Is this your way of behaving like a diva?”
It was already too late for Lan Tiansheng to stop Lan Lan,
Hearing Lan Lan’s sharp criticism, Qiao Xiaren did not seem angry, but lazily smiled, “Miss Lan, is this the kind of sophistication befitting a socialite? Before you question me, maybe you should ask your brother when the contract is normally signed? I wanted to save your brother’s face, but I didn’t expect you to insist on exposing his lies and force me to be blunt. If you’re so keen on losing face, what can I say? Whether or not I have professional ethics is not for you to judge, understand?”
Qiao Xiaren never liked to please others, especially not those who always thought themselves superior, she would not give them any face.
Lan Tiansheng’s face turned pale and then green, utterly embarrassed by his own sister.
Such a sophisticated person, yet her words were incredibly sharp. Lan Lan’s face turned a sullen green, her expression fluctuating between shock and disbelief.
She is the Lan Family’s valuable daughter, who does this Qiao Xiaren think she is?
However, recalling she still needed Qiao Xiaren’s help later on, Lan Lan reluctantly suppressed her anger.
“Fine, make sure you be at the set on time tomorrow.”
“Lanlan!” Lan Tiansheng frowned, trying to stop his sister, fearing that Qiao Xiaren would get upset. But Qiao Xiaren merely ignored Lan Lan, she leaned back on her chair, tapping her fingers lightly on the table and smilingly looked at Liu Ou, “Isn’t this Liu Ou who was trending on the internet before?”