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Chapter 264 - 264 196 An Apology is Impossible_2
Chapter 264 - 264 196 An Apology is Impossible_2
?Chapter 264: Chapter 196: An Apology is Impossible_2 Chapter 264: Chapter 196: An Apology is Impossible_2 Wenyan usually got along quite well with the director, and even though Jiang Wanwan’s personality was a bit colder, with Wenyan’s influence, she would occasionally joke around with the director.
Therefore, Wenyan wasn’t too concerned about speaking her mind when only the three of them were present.
She teased the director, “Well, seems like you can only vent to us then. You still have to greet her with a smile in person.”
What Wenyan said was true, and the director wasn’t upset about it.
“You’re telling me, I have no choice, do I? Since I’m not a big-time director, I don’t really have a say in front of the investors. If I had the authority in the crew, I wouldn’t have set up this meeting today at all. Isn’t it just delaying our filming schedule!”
“But! I still have to lay it out for you two in advance. You’re both too young. Wenyan, you haven’t even signed with a talent agency yet; you might not realize it, but Wanwan, don’t you understand? Over the years, the Fu Family’s status in the entertainment industry’s capital has become pivotal. By humiliating Fu Anxian in front of so many people today, there will be no benefits for either of you.”
“I’m not saying you’ll be blacklisted, but from now on, a lot of good projects might not even consider you two. So sometimes, you need to be diplomatic like me; even if you complain about it behind the scenes, you can’t blatantly discredit the investors. Capital is also my daddy, you know. You haven’t reached the peak of your fame; you can’t behave like this.”
Jiang Wanwan, who was cued in, narrowed her eyes, “Pivotal? It’s not that serious.”
Wenyan also raised her hand in solidarity with her good sister, “From what I know, the Fu Family shifted their focus to the entertainment circle after they couldn’t beat their competitors. It’s only in the last few years that they’ve gained momentum. The true heavyweight companies are still the established ones.”
The director was exasperated, “… So, everything I just said was in vain, huh? You two didn’t take in a single word. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder, do you two have some powerful backup? You can tell me, I guarantee I won’t spill the beans. Or you could introduce someone to me too, I don’t want to try anymore.”
“That wouldn’t work, Director. What about our film then!” Wenyan immediately rummaged through her bag and handed over a packet of squeeze jelly to the director, “Keep it up, don’t give up. Hardworking people will be rewarded. We’re rooting for the Director! Charge, charge, charge!”
Director: “… Looks like you definitely won’t be going to tonight’s dinner.”
“What dinner?”
“Fu Anxian’s dinner. She mentioned she wanted to clear up any misunderstandings between you, so she planned to host a dinner for the crew and specifically asked for your presence. She gave me this task, saying I must bring you along. How about you do me a favor and show up? I really don’t understand why you two were arguing over a bracelet. If there’s any misunderstanding, shouldn’t you clear it up?”
Wenyan frowned, skeptical, “If it’s just about clearing up the misunderstanding between her and me, why a dinner? Is she planning to apologize to me in front of everyone?”
“Apologize to you? What on earth is going through that clever little head of yours? How could she possibly apologize? You should’ve heard the way she talked about hosting the dinner after you both left; it was pure boss mode.”
“So you still want me to go, interpreting her intent as if she’s generously giving me a chance to apologize tonight.”
“Yes, I did tell you. With your current status and position in the industry, it’s not wise to offend her. If you apologize to her and say a few kind words, this matter could be over.”
“NO!” Wenyan immediately and unequivocally rejected the director’s suggestion, “I will not apologize to her because I did nothing wrong.”
“What if she decides to replace you? Was the past two months of filming for nothing?”
“If it was for nothing, so be it. If she wants to replace me, then she’d be breaching the contract, and she would have to compensate me. Besides, the drama is almost wrapping up. She may be a high-ranking executive at the Fu’s, but she doesn’t have sole control over the company.”
“What if they exclude you from all further promotion or isolate you?”
“What era are we living in? The internet era. If she dares to mess with me so blatantly, netizens will tear her apart! If she really goes through with it, in the end, I’ll be the one pitied and sympathized with, reaping the benefits. Modern audiences aren’t that easy to fool. Anyway, I won’t go. Of course, I know this puts you in a tough position, Director, so if she asks you, just say it was my decision not to come. This has nothing to do with you.”