NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6.1 - Is Acting Engraved in Her DNA? (1)
Ning Chuchu coughed lightly in embarrassment, pretending to be calm as she covered up, “It’s just that I didn’t think of him for a moment.”
Sister Zhang didn’t suspect anything and automatically made up an excuse for Ning Chuchu, “That’s understandable. So many things have happened recently, it’s normal for you to forget about him.”
Ning Chuchu, “…” She could only reply with silence, confirming without saying a word, or else, she would slip up and expose herself if she spoke.
Sister Zhang continued, “I know you have deep-rooted affection towards Xie Jinqiu and you care a lot about his opinion since you two are engaged. So, I’m worried this incident might affect your relationship.”
“Although you are in the right in this matter, you did cause some losses to the crew. I’m afraid Xie Jinqiu might blame you for it.” Manager Zhang sighed, “Have you figured out how to explain this to him?”
Ning Chuchu hesitated for a long time, and on the other end of the phone, Sister Zhang was clearly puzzled. She repeatedly asked, “Chuchu? Chuchu? Is the signal bad?”
Ning Chuchu wanted to use the excuse of a bad signal to fool Sister Zhang, but remembering that she was bound to the Truth System, she could only reply helplessly, “I’m here, the signal is fine.”
Sister Zhang continued, “I think you should contact Xie Jinqiu quickly and communicate with him. Xie Jinqiu comes from a wealthy family, and this loss shouldn’t be a big deal for him. As long as you act a bit coquettish and sweet-talk him, he definitely won’t be angry.”
“And you can also ask him for help! If you have support from a powerful backer, you’ll be more secure when facing Song Qi. Since your dad has never supported you being a celebrity, you can’t count on him.”
Listening to Manager Zhang’s careful advice, Ning Chuchu rubbed her temples with a headache.
She could only blame herself for being too good at acting before, making Manager Zhang believe that she had a deep relationship with her fiancé, who could be considered as the son of heaven.
However, under the watchful eyes of the Truth System, Ning Chuchu could only reluctantly interrupt Sister Zhang’s enthusiastic plans. “Um, Sister Zhang, it’s unlikely that Xie Jinqiu can help.”
Manager Zhang exclaimed in shock, “What? But you two are engaged! Didn’t you say your relationship is very good? How can he not even help you with this?”
“Well…” Ning Chuchu helplessly explained, “Our engagement can be considered a business alliance. He doesn’t have any feelings for me, and he never contacts me on his own. It’s even difficult for me to see him. How can I ask him for help?”
Sister Zhang fell silent for a long time, and then sighed heavily, “Chuchu, you’ve been wronged!”
Ning Chuchu: “…?”
Sister Zhang comforted her with deep concern, “Xie Jinqiu is really blind! You’re so beautiful and deeply in love with him, but he can’t see your worth? It’s a waste of your affection…”
Ning Chuchu coughed awkwardly and honestly admitted, “Sister Zhang, actually… I don’t like him either.”
Manager Zhang: “???”
Ning Chuchu thought for a moment, trying to save face, “But in a way, I do like him.”
In the next second, under the coercion of the Truth System, she added, “I like his wealth and status.”
Sister Zhang: “…”
For a while, Manager Zhang was speechless. She knew that her artist liked to put on a show, but she didn’t expect her to act out liking Xie Jinqiu so convincingly that even she was fooled!
Is acting engraved in her DNA?!
After a long pause, Sister Zhang asked helplessly, “Then, what should we do with Xie Jinqiu? Won’t he help Song Qi suppress you?”
“That shouldn’t be the case,” Ning Chuchu replied without hesitation.
Her fiancé, Xie Jinqiu, was cold-hearted, indifferent, and only had his career in his eyes. Few others or matters could catch his attention. So, after knowing about this incident, Xie Jinqiu’s most likely reaction would be…
Ning Chuchu pondered for a moment, touching her chin, and casually guessed, “He probably won’t care about it at all.”
Xie Jinqiu was so busy. How could he have the time to care about the entertainment industry’s affairs? Besides, Ning Chuchu was very self-aware. Their engagement was merely in name, and Xie Jinqiu didn’t care about her as his fiancée, so he probably wouldn’t bother with her matters.
“Tsk, you’re right. That Xie Jinqiu is too proud. How could he descend from the sky to participate in this mess?” Sister Zhang’s tone was a bit displeased but helpless. “Forget it. As long as he remains the biggest investor for Endless Immortal Journey and doesn’t back the director, Song Qi, it’s already good enough for us. The pressure will be reduced.”
Ning Chuchu discussed some specific matters with Sister Zhang, and they chatted for a long time before hanging up the phone.
“Brother Song, what should we do?!” A slightly tearful voice came from the phone, filled with sorrow.
However, the pity that Song Qi once had for her was now gone. He scolded in a low voice, “Didn’t I tell you not to contact me recently? What if someone catches us?”
But Liu Mei felt aggrieved, “But… I’m being attacked online now. Three brands have already terminated their contracts with me, and one of them was a high-end luxury brand’s ambassadorship!”
Thinking of the endorsements flying away made Liu Mei feel so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe. Just a few days ago, she was deliberately mocking Ning Chuchu on set, ridiculing her for losing two endorsements.
But within a few days, Ning Chuchu turned the tables, becoming the “messenger of justice,” while Liu Mei became the unlucky one, losing endorsements and receiving terrible public opinions. Liu Mei was angered to death!
However, Song Qi absentmindedly comforted her, “It will pass when the storm dies down.”
A hint of fierceness flashed across his face. “I’ll make that idiot, Ning Chuchu, who doesn’t know her place, realize how powerful I am sooner or later!”
Currently, Song Qi was burning with anger but unable to express his grievances. He had never cared about Ning Chuchu, who looked weak and was in the middle of a desperate situation. He had even thought of taking advantage of the situation and gaining some benefits from her, but he didn’t expect to end up falling into her trap.
However, Song Qi wasn’t too panicked. The water army he hired was already in action, and the direction of public opinion had begun to change. The final result was still uncertain.
No matter how bad it is, even if he and Liu Mei were exposed for their affair and scolded by the masses, it wouldn’t be a big deal for him. After all, he was a man. At most, people would call him a scumbag, and some might even praise him as a playboy.
If he lay low for a while, as long as he had financial backing, he could continue to make money in the industry.
As for Liu Mei… her situation probably wouldn’t be as optimistic. Society always demanded more from women. So, Song Qi could only try to console her, “Don’t worry. Endless Immortal Journey is an S-level big production, and it’s already in production. The investor, Xie Jinqiu, won’t want to lose money, so he’ll find a way to support us.”
But there was one thing Song Qi didn’t tell Liu Mei directly.