Chapter 472 - Ulterior Motive (1/2)

Chapter 472: Ulterior Motive

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

Wen Li snorted disdainfully. “It’s so obvious what’s really going on between her and the director. She says she’s innocent and all, but if this isn’t proof of a scandal I don’t know what is!”

“Exactly! Guan Xiaoling wrapped up her scenes the day before yesterday, but the director didn’t throw a party for her,” said Zhao Ruiqi, seething with envy and resentment.

Xu Xinrou was just as upset, but she kept her feelings from showing on her face. “You should study your script instead of spending your time and energy on idle gossip. Put in a good performance, and the director will give you a leg up in the industry.”

Zhao Ruiqi did not think that was fair. “Ms. Xinrou, I know my acting needs work, but what about Jing Xi? She’s a terrible actress, her acting doesn’t hold a candle to yours! She’s just playing the part of a palace maiden. Why is Director Huang giving her special treatment?”

Previously, when Jing Xi had been suspected of murder, most directors would have offered her part to someone else at the first opportunity.

But Huang Guoqiang had merely given Jing Xi time off. When the dust had settled, he immediately asked her to return to the set to continue shooting her scenes.

“Okay, that’s enough,” warned Xu Xinrou.

Zhao Ruiqi was now part of her clique, which meant Xu Xinrou had to be extra careful about what Zhao Ruiqi said in public. She did not want Zhao Ruiqi to get her into trouble.

Deep down, however, she had been keeping tabs on Xu Xiyan. She knew very well that Director Huang had been giving Xu Xiyan preferential treatment—it was clear as day to anyone who wasn’t blind.

She did not believe for a second that Xu Xiyan and Director Huang’s relations.h.i.+p was strictly professional.

The actresses were in the middle of removing their makeup when Xiao Ge, the set PA, ran over to inform them of the dinner venue.

Zhao Ruiqi pouted. “Ms. Xinrou, are we going to the wrap party for Jing Xi?”

“Of course we’re going! Who knows, we may be able to get something out of it!”

Xu Xinrou gave Wen Li, her a.s.sistant, a significant look. Wen Li immediately took the hint.

Everyone was now gathered at the Celebrity Hotel, the venue for the party. Huang Guoqiang had reserved two luxury private rooms.

The main creatives and the princ.i.p.al actors took one of the rooms. The regular staff and the less important actors took the other.

Xu Xiyan ended up sitting next to Zhao Ruiqi, unaware that Xu Xinrou had arranged for them to sit together.

As the director and the investors—the important people—were all in the other room, everyone in Xu Xiyan’s room quickly relaxed and enjoyed themselves.

Zhao Ruiqi took it upon herself to make sure everyone’s cups were always full. She eagerly poured out drinks and wine for everyone.