CH 41

Jiang Nian had expected that Ji Yaling would say something like this.”Jiang Nian” was really persuaded to break up in her last life— not only because Ji Yaling was indeed a good lobbyist, but also because she knew more about Zhao Heng’s performing arts path than Jiang Nian. She spoke of various things Zhao Heng encountered that he naturally refused to talk to Jiang Nian, such as the company hoping they would break up.

Before, “Jiang Nian” hadn’t known that Zhao Heng’s company and agent opposed their relationship. When she was pierced by Ji Yaling, and even heard that she’d become a stumbling block for him, and she would naturally panic and fear.

Ji Yaling, who was too careful, didn’t say much, but what she said was very effective. For example, Zhao Heng graduated from the university at the age of 22 and had already debuted for six or seven years. However, despite working very hard over the years and having well regarded acting skills, he still didn’t have any good resources. Although he had played some male lead roles, he still hadn’t broken out. At best, he was a slightly better at acting male second. 1

Xingxiu Entertainment was not an incompetent small company. On the contrary, it had cultivated a few film Emperors 2. Zhao Heng’s qualifications were among the best in the new generation of actors, but he had not been cultivated…

Was he disobedient? Did he annoy the decision makers?

“Sister Ji, what do you mean by this? I don’t quite understand.”

Ji Yaling sighed helplessly and said sadly, “I want you to know that A Heng has done a lot for you and lost a lot. He really likes you, but he also loves his career. You don’t know, in fact, many directors fancy him, but the opportunities will always be missed because of this reason or that reason. Otherwise, it’s because the company…”

Jiang Nian was so moved that she couldn’t help but ask, “Sister Ji, do you want to say that you are sorry for Zhao Heng, because you are not capable enough in your work, you have not been able to help Zhao Heng keep the roles offered by those directors who are satisfied with him?”

Ji Yaling paused.

“…No, I mean, because he is not obedient, the company will let him miss a lot of opportunities.”

Jiang Nian was silent for a moment, and said, “Sister Ji, Zhao Heng has been working very hard in Xingxiu for the past few years, and he has hardly had a rest during this time. Sometimes, he’s even with the crew on Spring Festival. Even if he takes a break, he’s never delayed work and it’s only when he’s compelled to do so, since he is also a human being. If that’s not obedient, what is obedience? If this means Zhao Heng must lose the opportunity he should have had, then doesn’t that mean either something is wrong with the company or his agent’s ability is not enough, so that the artists under her can’t get the development they deserve?”

Jiang Nian can see clearly. Ji Yaling wants to be a good person so she throws the pot to the company, and she remain completely innocent. But, really, Zhao Heng was just a little actor who was a little appealing to some people, but no one was interested in his gossip. Of course, no reporter would follow him to find out who his girlfriend was. Did anyone care that much about him? Even if they really burst out his gossip, what effect could it have?

Xingxiu may have been dissatisfied with Zhao Heng having a girlfriend originally, but it had been several years, and Zhao Heng’s performance was obvious to everyone. Who would stop at this time? If the so-called opportunities couldn’t be taken advantage of, did the agent have no responsibility? Most of the resources of small artists were won by their agents. An agent could even let an opportunity in her hands fly out. Could it be blamed on her as the girlfriend?

Besides, Zhao Heng’s “The Spy” wasn’t really won by Ji Yaling. It was the director who valued him and asked him to audition. Since the trial went well, the director convinced the producer to choose Zhao Heng. At the same time, the company also pulled some strings. After all, it was a great director; naturally, this opportunity should be seized if it could be. Wasn’t the ultimate purpose of the company to make money? A popular star was more valuable than dozens of small actors. Only after all this was Zhao Heng’s part finalized.

Ji Yaling’s role in this was completely dispensable. Now she still had the nerve to blame her for Zhao Heng not getting a good script?

Jiang Nian certainly would not fall for it.

Even if she worshiped gold, she worshiped vigorously and seriously, and never engaged in falsehood.

Ji Yaling didn’t know that Jiang Nian’s eloquence was so good and her mind was so flexible. A few words completely blocked anything she could say. But could she admit that it was her incompetence that made Zhao Heng unpopular?

“Jiang Nian, the company is clear on my ability. This does not require you to question. But you cannot deny that, because of you, A Heng has asked for leave from the crew many times. This has affected his work arrangements. It has also caused dissatisfaction of the crew, and it will be said that Zhao Heng is disrespectful.”

“Sister Ji, do you have any dissatisfaction with me?”

“What makes you say that? I have no dissatisfaction with you, but it’s bad if you affect A Heng. So I just want to say a few things and wake you up. You don’t want A Heng to be bad, right?”

Jiang Nian nodded.

“Of course, I don’t want Zhao Heng to be negatively affected.”

In fact, Ji Yaling was right. She had been ill several times in the past few years. No matter where Zhao Heng was, he would come to take care of her as long as he knew. He treated her well. However, this would more of less affect his work.

Ji Yaling said, “It’s good if you understand. I don’t have any bad intentions, don’t get me wrong.”

Jiang Nian looked at her and responded, “Sister Ji, I must doubt when you say so. You came to me today to say this, it should be that you’re very optimistic about Zhao Heng’s talent. He’s a natural born actor, but he has not encountered a good script and a good opportunity. Not to mention, he has worked so hard, he should only have to worry about acting and understanding the script, and not about the crew’s troubles, right?”

Ji Yaling smiled slowly.

“Of course, because A Heng is a rare talent, so I hope you can consider it for him.”

Jiang Nian looked sour and said, “He is so good, has impeccable conduct and is professional and serious at all times. So when he takes a temporary leave for a day, the director and the crew are unhappy with him, and the outside world think he is playing big names; is this your dedication as Zhao Heng’s agent? As an agent, you can’t even resolve the crew’s most basic contradictions?”

Ji Yaling: “…………”

She smiled stiffly, squeezed her palms tight, and the peaceful expression on her face would not be maintained. She didn’t expect this Jiang Nian to be so tough! But she had nothing to say. Let’s not say that the crew wasn’t dissatisfied with Zhao Heng, even if there was dissatisfaction, it could only be because she had not adjusted things well. After all, Zhao Heng’s performance in the crew was obvious to all!

Jiang Nian smiled helplessly.

“Sister Ji, if you can’t even do this little thing, what qualifications do you have to say that you are a capable agent? Sorry, I’m not malicious, don’t get me wrong. I just want to say a few things and wake you up.”

She easily returned to Ji Yaling said back to her.

Ji Yaling clenched her fists, and said angrily, “You don’t understand anything, you dare talk to me like this! Who do you think you are?!”

Jiang Nian smiled and said, “Sister Ji, what do you mean? Did I say anything that wasn’t true?”

Ji Yaling’s face sank and, just as she was about to provoke, next door suddenly came out with a few giggles, and she saw a few young men who looked like wealthy children. After all, they sported Vacheron Constantin watches on their wrists, and this year’s latest model at that. But why did one of them seem particularly familiar?

Even Jiang Nian was a little surprised to see them. Why did they come here?

Bi Lei spoke first, “Sister Ji, I haven’t seen you for a long time. I didn’t expect to meet you here. It’s a coincidence.”

Ji Yaling remembered that this person was Bi Lei, younger brother to Bi Zheng, a very wealthy new investor. Many people wanted to climb a relationship with him. After all, money ran this circle. Ji Yaling took a deep breath and said with a smile, “It’s Bi Shao, did you come to play with your friends? If necessary, I can let someone take you to the studio to see.”

Bi Lei waved her away: “No need, we’re here to find someone.”

Chen Xin pulled up a chair and at the side of the table, while Zheng Qi sat voluntarily next to Jiang Nian. He looked at Jiang Nian carefully and found that she was in a good mood, with a quiet and gentle atmosphere.

Indeed, worthy of being his elder sister, a total KO even without martial arts!

Bi Lei was sat next to Ji Yaling.

“What were you talking about just now?”

Ji Yaling was shocked. He heard what he said just now? But this is a child, and he hadn’t even grown up yet. If it wasn’t for Bi Yi standing behind him, he wouldn’t be worth a look.

“I didn’t say anything, just talked about personal matters.”

Zheng Qi finally gave Ji Yaling a glance: “It’s not a private matter, after all, the person you’ve always rejected is my elder sister.”

Chen Xin nodded, “Qi ge is right.”

Bi Lei saw Ji Yaling staring blankly in surprise, and laughed: “Sister Ji, you’re really something, bullying our Jiang jie and telling her to break up with my elder brother. Clearly, it’s your own problem but you’re blaming it on Jiang jie. I really admire you. I hope you can teach me, I will also learn from you, how can you so naturally cast off blame?”

Chen Xin said, “Maybe it’s because of her thick skin. You should try adding more layers to your face.” 3

Bi Lei He gave Chen Xin a punch: “You get out of here. I asked sister Ji!”

Ji Yaling was a little bit puzzled, not because of what Bi Lei said, but because these words were revealing a close relationship with Jiang Nian. Sister? No, there’s no way Jiang Nian could know these people! She smiled.

“You may have heard it wrong. I didn’t ask Jiang Nian to break up with A Heng, and I didn’t mean to bully Jiang Nian. Jiang Nian, isn’t that right?”

Jiang Nian raised his eyes: “You really didn’t say it, just let me know how difficult he is with our relationship tying him down.”

Ji Yaling: “…………”

“Sister Ji, don’t hide it, I’m really asking you for advice! You don’t know, every time I ask my brother for money I’m desperate. But, because my skin is not thick enough, I can only ask for a little every time! You teach me?”

” ……I don’t understand what Bi Shao is saying. I have something to go, so I’m leaving.”

“Oh, sister Ji! Don’t go!”

……

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Ji Yaling walked very messily with a hurried pace, but she still had a smile that seemed to say, ‘I’m doing this for your good but you don’t understand me’ on her face, but she was panicking in her heart. She didn’t understand, how could Jiang Nian meet those young masters? And they even defend her like that and call her older sister?

She is well-informed. She knows that Bi Zheng cared for his younger brother, Bi Lei, and of course, many people went to Bi Lei when they couldn’t reach Bi Zheng. The ones who have played well with Bi Lei are a son of the Chen family and a son of the Zheng family, both of whom are also businessmen. The Zheng family in particular was very powerful. They engaged in real estate development and ranked among the top in the country. Although neither family got involved in the entertainment industry, such rich and powerful people couldn’t be ignored. They could have a good relationship with anyone. But they actually knew Jiang Nian?!!

Obviously this wasn’t the case in the last life! Although Jiang Nian in the last life hesitated, she finally broke up with Zhao Heng. But, this time, she had a strong attitude and eloquence, almost like a completely different person! Was Jiang Nian like her? No, it- it was impossible……

Ji Yaling was so anxious that she almost broke her phone!

When Ji Yaling finally calmed down, her dissatisfaction with Jiang Nian even greater than before. Not only did she embarrass herself, her purpose hadn’t been achieved! Why were things like this?

When she returned to the set, Zhao Heng had finished his makeup and rehearsing his scene. Because he normally memorized the lines early, it went very smoothly. In such a sultry weather, Zhao Heng’s easy to work with professionalism made people physically and mentally happy. Even if he asked for leave, no one was really dissatisfied with him, and he’d bought drinks and fruit for the crew on the night when he returned.

Zhao Heng had a high emotional quotient and worked hard, and his acting skills were good, so he would skyrocket in the future. After becoming popular with “The Spy”, his popularity went out of control. He received endless TV dramas, film scripts, endorsements, invitations to variety shows, and so on. However, he did not disappoint, and became more and more stable……

Zhao Heng’s work temporarily came to an end, and he returned to rest.

He was dressed in white robes and had a great temperament. When he walked by, he was like a handsome boy from ancient times.

Ji Yaling calmed down and walked with a smile. Handing him a bottle of mineral water she asked, “A Heng, how is it?”

Zhao Heng took the water and set it aside, responding quietly, “It’s all good.”

Ji Yaling laughed.

“In fact, I just went back to the hotel just now and ran into a little something. I didn’t expect to meet Jiang Nian.”

Zhao Heng didn’t respond and read the script. Ji Yaling continued to speak to herself, “She hadn’t seemed to be up for long before I saw her. She was eating, and together with a few men whose identities weren’t ordinary, probably the wealthy children of the imperial capital. They looked very familiar. One of them seemed to be the relative of an investor? I didn’t expect that Jiang Nian’s circle of friends was wide enough to know these people.”

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Jiang Nian had a lively lunch this morning, and she ate her food seriously. As for Zheng Qi, Bi Lei, and Chen Xin, as soon as Ji Yaling was gone, the three of them lost all momentum, and looked at her with the look of meat buns. 4

“Why are you here?”

Zheng Qi immediately said, “We came to officially acknowledge you as our elder sister! It’s been one night, have you considered it?”

Bi Lei and Chen Xin glanced at each other, shrugged, and did not reject. After all, Jiang Nian’s strength was good. At first glance, she was not a little girl who was easy to bully. On the contrary, she was quite good at scolding people reasonably, making them admire her even more!

Jiang Nian wiped her lips and laughed.

“It’s not easy to be my little brother. Do you know what it means to be a little brother?”

Zheng Qi thought for a moment, and felt it was simple.

“Just listen to what the elder sister said, jump if the elder sister to jump, hit where the elder sister says to hit. The elder sister is the boss!”

Chen Xin: ” ……It’s like street punks? A big bully with a small bully?”

Bi Lei scoffed at him: “What nonsense, to put it nicely……it’s simply a god assist! The elder sister is born with divine power, of course, she is our divine helper!”

Jiang Nian: “…………”

……What is the divine power?

She coughed.

“You’re all wrong.”

Zheng Qi said, “…then what is it?”

Jiang Nian pushed her thumbs and index fingers together and made a small heart.

“To join a gang, don’t you have to show respect first?”

Zheng Qi: “……!”

Chen Xin: “……!!”

Bi Lei: “……!!!”

Sure enough, she is a strange sister born with divine power.

Not only was she taking the correct route of money worship, she even worshiped three gold masters at once.

Certainly no one could top her!

1.So characters for CN dramas are addressed by their importance in the plot/how much screen time they have. Male first/male lead: guy with most time, often MC or main love interest for female MC. Male second aka supporting male lead: Male of next most importance. Usually almost as good as male lead in terms of character design/abilities/etc. but just isn’t the main male character. You also have the third, fourth, n’th male leads. And the same thing goes for females as well.^

2.Winners of acclaimed awards for Best Lead Actor/Actress. ^

3.Having thick skin = shameless. ^

4.Kind of…soft and easy to bully? Nothing like the arrogant wealthy sons they played before.