Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1225 - 1224: Direct Rejection

The assistant was originally a bit shorter than Yang Meili, and being frail and small, she was easily knocked down when Yang Meili blew at her. Yang Meili got hurt again, with glass shards piercing her back, even bleeding.

The assistant hurriedly walked away in a panic, afraid of Yang Meili’s slap.

Watching Yang Meili leave the crew, everyone sighed in relief—but now, without a lead actress, how was this movie going to be shot? Everyone was silent.

"Director, if it really can’t work out, we should talk to the investors and ask for a new lead actress."

Hu Fen said at this time, if this delay continued, it would be unbearable for everyone, and Director Wang Ming also nodded, walking with difficulty.

When the investors first invested, they specified that they wanted Yang Meili to act. If Yang Meili is replaced now, those people might withdraw their investment, which would mean a huge loss for the crew. But what else could be done?

"Didn’t we have a popular female star, Jiao Shui, who was going to participate? Later, they said she wasn’t coming. Should we ask her again?"

The assistant director said at this time. The assistant director had a good relationship with Jiao Shui and had worked with her, believing Jiao Shui to be one of the rare good-tempered female stars.

Director Wang Ming directly shook his head with a bitter face upon hearing this: "That’s impossible, you know Jiao Shui’s character, after being rejected by us, she wouldn’t come back, especially as Yang Meili’s substitute. If it really doesn’t work out, we should find a lower-tier female star, but she must have a good temper. If we delay any longer, our losses might be immense."

The assistant director pondered silently upon hearing this.

Hu Feng lowered his head. Yang Meili had been his idol, and he thought she had a good temperament, which was why he tried so hard to join this production. But upon arrival, his goddess seemed ruined.

On that very day, Yang Meili’s news hit the headlines again, with all netizens siding with her, saying that Yang Meili suffered grievances on set, and everyone was condemning the "Half-life Charming" crew.

When Yang Meili returned to the company, the company was very angry, not expecting her to walk away from this project because of her temper. The director had already said in person, either Yang Meili leaves, or the film doesn’t get made.

Director Wang Ming was a famous director in the country, different from those small-time directors, and the company higher-ups were certainly troubled.

"Couldn’t you bow your head to Director Wang Ming at that time?"

Hearing the boss’s question, Yang Meili felt even more incredulous, thinking she could complain upon returning to the company, only to find the company blaming her. For what reason?

"Boss, I’ve been wronged this time, and they bullied me. Otherwise, I would have shot the film well. I know the importance of my role."

Upon hearing Yang Meili say this, the boss could only shake his head. Though the company certainly relied on Yang Meili, there were other stars, and Yang Meili had become more arrogant lately.

It seemed the company could no longer accommodate this "big Buddha" of Yang Meili, but her contract wasn’t up yet. Although the incident was quite serious, Yang Meili could still get some other good roles.

"Since you don’t want to take this project, I’ll see if the Xiao Group still wants you for that endorsement!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Meili’s eyes widened in surprise. She never thought the boss would actually try to get her that endorsement. The Xiao Group, a well-renowned group nationally—if she could nab a second-generation rich heir, wouldn’t her star journey be smoother?

"Thank you so much, boss. I’ll await your good news."

Watching Yang Meili leave, the boss felt quite troubled, fearing that the Xiao Group wouldn’t be easy to negotiate with but hoping to fight for it to the best of his ability.

Xu Ke was working overtime at the company when the secretary came with a call, saying it was from Xinran Company, which is an entertainment company.

"President, they mentioned something about endorsements. Should you ask further?"

Xu Ke took the call; on the other end, the person from Xinran said, "Hello, Mr. Xu, we are from Xinran Company. We hope to discuss your recent endorsement, as our company’s Yang Meili is willing to be your spokesperson. May we know what your appearance fee is?"

The person from Xinran spoke as if offering Xu Ke a chance.

The person from Xinran seemed very confident, thinking Xu Ke would definitely agree, with no concern, but Xu Ke’s response stunned them.

"Sorry, we already have a spokesperson, so we don’t need another. As for your Yang Meili, we definitely wouldn’t dare use her."

After Xu Ke finished speaking, he hung up the phone, leaving the person from Xinran seething with anger, as they had humbled themselves to request an endorsement from the Xiao Group only to find the Xiao Group so high-handed.

Secretary Zhou chuckled after Xu Ke hung up, not knowing what the boss found amusing, thinking it was something good.

"Boss, does this mean our animation’s progress can quicken?"

Hearing Secretary Zhou’s question, Xu Ke raised his head: "It’s not about the copyright issue, it’s that Xinran’s Yang Meili wanted to shoot our endorsement, so I refused her."

Mentioning Yang Meili, Secretary Zhou spewed coffee everywhere, realizing Yang Meili truly embodied a drama queen, swamped in scandals and even fired from the crew.

Everyone thought it was over, but the next day, Xinran’s boss informed Yang Meili of the events, and Yang Meili was enraged. She never expected to be refused by such a company; it was intolerable.

Then, learning the location of the Xiao Group’s branch, she took her assistant and went ahead. The receptionist was thrilled to see Yang Meili since she was a fan.

"Meili, is it really you? Are you here to endorse our company’s products? That’s wonderful! I’ve admired you for so long. Could I get your autograph?"

The receptionist’s eyes sparkled as she pulled out her notebook and pen, waiting for Yang Meili’s signature, but Yang Meili slowly removed her glasses and, with a disdainful look, said to the receptionist.

"Your small-time organization dares to ask for my autograph? Who do you think you are? Arrange for me to meet your president immediately!"

The receptionist, hearing this, was particularly uncertain. Was this the Yang Meili as rumored online?

Wasn’t Yang Meili supposed to be particularly gentle? Why was the current Yang Meili immediately insulting people?