Chapter 112 (1/2)
Chapter 112 – Quarreling For The First Time (2)
Brewing and tasting tea was about appreciation, but Lan Jinyao wasn’t one who knew how to fully enjoy a cup of tea. Fu Bainian had meticulously prepared a cup of Oolong tea for her, yet she just downed the cup in one go. Aside from a subtle acerbic taste, she couldn’t taste anything else. She drank it too quickly.
After finishing the tea, she put the teacup on the coffee table and said to Fu Bannian, “What I wanted to say was…”
“I know!”
Lan Jinyao’s words were interrupted once again. This time, she was sure that Fu Bainian was doing it on purpose.
“You already know about it? Then, do you consent?” She was referring to the new drama that Jiang Cheng had invested in.
Fu Bainian didn’t hesitate and immediately said, “I don’t! I have something to discuss with you too. I don’t mind you participating in the audition for Chen Zetao’s new film, but the prerequisite is that you have to participate in one of the new productions that Blue Hall Entertainment has invested in. The shooting for this drama happens to be right before Chen Zetao’s film, so the timing is perfect.”
“Fu Bainian, you did this on purpose! Why now, of all times?!” Lan Jinyao’s voice suddenly rose several pitches higher.
Fu Bainian stood up and sat down in his office chair after walking over to his desk. His voice sounded somewhat chilly as he said, “That’s right, I did this on purpose. Don’t forget that you’re an artist under Blue Hall Entertainment, so no matter what kind of script you take on, you have to take the company’s interests into account. Now, the new drama that our company has invested in conflicts with that of River Group Corporation’s. I believe you know what one to choose.”
Lan Jinyao bit her lower lip and didn’t say anything as she was furious at this moment.
She used to have a good temper in the past, but after experiencing all those incidents, her emotions were getting more out of control and would easily fluctuate.
“Is this non-negotiable?” she probed, sounding a bit aggrieved.
“What do you think?” asked Fu Bainian in reply.
Lan Jinyao took a deep breath, and then gathered up her courage to say, “How about just this once? I promise, there will be no next time! Our company has many artists, so it doesn’t have to specifically be me, right? Moreover, Shen Wei’an will also act in that new drama, so when the time comes, I will be able to do whatever I want to her.”
She didn’t realise that her words had touched Fu Bainian’s raw nerve, and his expression instantly darkened.
Fu Bainian sneered bitterly at her. “It seems that you’ve already made a decision, so why pretend that you want to discuss this with me? Aren’t you here to simply announce your decision?”
“That’s right! There are plenty of artists in our company, and many of them can surely take part in this new production if required, but have you ever pondered about this thoroughly? What about River Group Corporation? Shen Wei’an is their company’s artist; why didn’t that man let her play the female lead role? Why did he ask you, an outsider, to play this role?”
His tone was quite harsh this time, and as Lan Jinyao listened to him, her heart felt pained.
It wasn’t that Lan Jinyao had never thought about why Jiang Cheng would do this. After all, there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Jiang Cheng showing her kindness without reason or cause must be because he had ulterior motives. In short, his intention wouldn’t be anything good. However, he had delivered this opportunity right at her doorsteps. If she didn’t seize this chance, then she’d certainly regret it in the future.
She really didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
After remaining silent for a while, Lan Jinyao suddenly asked, “Then, Bainian, can you assure me that Shen Wei’an will return to make an appearance in the new drama that Blue Hall Entertainment has invested in?”
Her tone was very soft, seemingly carrying the trace of a prayer in it.
Fu Bainian looked away. His thin lips were tightly pressed together, and he didn’t answer her.