How should one describe Zhang Xueyan? If you call her smart, she certainly ruined a golden opportunity for herself. After all, everyone knows films directed by Gui Kairong are masterpieces.
Yet, if you call her stupid, she clearly knows when to yield and when to stand firm. Not daring to challenge Gui Kairong directly, she employed an indirect tactic: "Director, I was wrong about what happened before. I shouldn’t have been so afraid of being burned into an idiot that I insisted on going to the city for treatment.
Since the production team couldn’t wait due to scheduling issues and replaced me, I’ve accepted it. However, I figured that since you all appreciate Chuyunyi’s acting, she must have her merits. I’d like to accompany the team to observe; please consider it a learning experience for me."
Gui Kairong had some dealings with Zhang Xueyan’s uncle, Luo Yihai. Since Zhang Xueyan had put it that way, he couldn’t very well refuse. "I have no objection to you observing," he said, "I just hope you won’t do anything out of line."
You had better not do anything detrimental to others and useless to yourself, lest you squander what little goodwill remains between us.
Zhang Xueyan cleared her throat. "Director, rest assured. Although I’m unhappy about this, I know what’s appropriate and what’s not."
Her words sounded agreeable, but inwardly she sneered. Just you wait. My eldest brother is in the Northwest, and I told him long ago I’d be going there to film. When he finds out my role was snatched by someone else, if Chuyunyi still manages to have an easy time, then I’ll concede defeat! Hmph.
Yunyi had no idea that Zhang Xueyan was also coming along, much less that Zhang Xueyan was going specifically to trip her up.
However, even if she had known, Yunyi would have simply retorted: in the face of absolute strength, all schemes are futile.
Murong Linna leaned in and whispered, "Zhang Xueyan’s maternal family has some influence. Her uncle, Luo Yihai, is a significant figure in Beijing and knows many influential people."
Seeing that no one was looking their way, she lowered her voice further. "Her uncle originally pulled some strings to get her the lead role—though, of course, Zhang Xueyan herself does possess some talent.
Witnessing this, a smile touched Yunyi’s lips. This journey shouldn’t be boring, now that a performing monkey has arrived.

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