“That’s right.” Bai Bing smiled. “Young people should have some drive. If you don’t try to achieve it now, when are you going to?”
As the two women talked, their eyes remained fixed on the two people still filming. In the short time they were talking, the scene on set had already changed.
"Junior Sister, you just finished your medicine, so you should lie down and rest." Shen Wei held the medicine bowl in one hand and pressed down on Shen Xinyu's shoulder with the other. "Listen to me, once you're better, I'll grant you whatever you want to do."
"Senior Brother, I'm not made of paper. I won't get sick from a gust of wind." Shen Xinyu patted the hand on her shoulder. "I've been lying here for so long, I feel like I'm about to rust."
I'm just going out for a walk, I promise it won't be for too long, I just need some fresh air, please, senior brother.
Shen Xinyu's pale face held a hint of ingratiation. She had been lying in bed for so long that she really felt like she was about to get sick from being cooped up for so long.
Although she is already sick, Shen Xinyu felt that if she was not allowed to go out for some fresh air, her condition would likely worsen.
"Okay, okay, just for a little while, not even a little longer." Shen Wei was already powerless against Shen Xinyu, and when he saw her wet eyes, he really couldn't bring himself to say a word of refusal.
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Shen Xinyu smiled, her bright smile seemingly able to dispel all unhappiness from others.
Shen Wei reached out and held Shen Xinyu's wrist, placing his other hand on her waist. "Be careful."
"I'm not that delicate anymore." Shen Xinyu said helplessly, but she knew that the other person was concerned about her, so she went along with it.
So this is what she looks like when she's being coquettish. Lin Xiaoxiao's gaze was glued to Tang Xue as she watched the other girl's ingratiating expression, which resembled that of a little girl.
Looking at the other person's dazzling smile, a feeling of jealousy welled up from the bottom of her heart. This was a side of her that she had never seen before.
Lin Xiaoxiao glared at Cheng Yi with some resentment, and a bitter feeling of jealousy welled up in her heart. She wished she could hide Tang Xue away and not let anyone see her.
Realizing her rude thought, Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head sharply. She couldn't have such a thought. Tang Xue wasn't an object; she was a living, breathing person. How could she have such a thought? That would be like being a pervert.
"Wow, so sweet! Don't you guys think that Teacher Tang Xue and Teacher Cheng Yi have great chemistry? That scene just now was so sweet."
"Senior Brother really dotes on Junior Sister. Look at his expression just now, like 'I really can't do anything with you,' it was so sweet!"
"Teacher Tang Xue's little expression just now was so cute. I always thought Teacher Tang Xue was aloof and cold. I really didn't expect that she could make such a cute expression so easily."
"Doesn't this just prove that Teacher Tang Xue's acting skills are extraordinary? We should really show those people who previously clamored online that Teacher Tang Xue couldn't act what real acting skills are."
"That's right. Teacher Tang Xue is such a good person. Those people don't understand her at all and are just talking nonsense."
"Don't worry, once this drama airs, everyone's impression of Teacher Tang Xue will change."
"Yeah, this is such a great couple, everyone will definitely love it. Ahhh, no matter how many times I watch it, I still think the senior brother and junior sister are a perfect match."
Lin Xiaoxiao turned her gaze away from the group of people discussing. Although their praise of Tang Xue made her happy, their shipping of Tang Xue and Cheng Yi as a couple didn't make her happy at all.
If her eyesight is correct, one of them seems to have been a shipper for her and Tang Xue before. Did she change her mind so quickly? Did she switch allegiances so fast?
"President Lin, you've come to visit the set today." Just as Lin Xiaoxiao's thoughts were wandering and she was no longer looking at Tang Xue and Cheng Yi, a deep and magnetic male voice sounded in her ear.
Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment. When she saw that Cheng Yi was standing in front of her, her gaze subconsciously turned towards the place where they had filmed before.
"Tang Xue will probably need a while longer to rest," Cheng Yi explained, knowing what Lin Xiaoxiao was looking at.
He had noticed Lin Xiaoxiao's gaze while they were filming. Ever since he learned that the two of them liked each other but both thought the other didn't like them back, he had been hiding his feelings.
For a fleeting moment, Cheng Yi had a slight urge to help them break through that barrier.
But then he held back. He felt that he wasn't a child who would be eager to reveal secrets just because he knew a little bit.
Of course, Cheng Yi's reason for giving up was that he wasn't really sure what kind of feelings Lin Xiaoxiao had for Tang Xue.
All of the previous things were just his guesses. He felt that Lin Xiaoxiao's feelings for Tang Xue were not like those between friends.
But only the person involved knows the truth. If he meant well but did something wrong, that would be terrible.
"Teacher Cheng Yi." Lin Xiaoxiao looked away and smiled politely at Cheng Yi. "Xiao Xue told me that you took good care of her on set. I suppose that must have caused you some trouble, Teacher Cheng Yi."
"No, no." Cheng Yi waved his hand. "Teacher Tang Xue didn't cause me any trouble. We're all in the same production team, so it's only right that we look out for each other."
Moreover, Ms. Tang Xue is very talented, and sometimes she gives me a great sense of accomplishment.
Cheng Yi's tone carried an undisguised appreciation for Tang Xue. Although he had no romantic feelings for Tang Xue, he genuinely admired her.
He is humble and polite, and also very talented. Sometimes, with just a little guidance, Tang Xue can often apply what she has learned to other situations. Sometimes, it's not so much that Tang Xue is asking him for advice, but rather that they are improving together.
Lin Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes, looking at the undisguised affection Cheng Yi had for Tang Xue in his eyes, and tightened her grip on the person beside her. "I'm relieved to hear Teacher Cheng Yi say that."
This is Tang Xue's first time officially filming, and I was worried she wouldn't be able to adapt. But now, with Teacher Cheng Yi's help, I feel really reassured.
"Mr. Lin, you're too kind. Rather than saying I'm helping Ms. Tang Xue, it's more accurate to say we're learning from each other."
Cheng Yi didn't notice anything amiss in Lin Xiaoxiao's words and continued talking to her with a smile.
Bai Bing, standing to the side, listened to the conversation between the two, glanced at Cheng Yi with some surprise, then looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, who was pursing her lips and had a hint of frustration on her face, and couldn't help but chuckle.
Hearing the laughter, both of them turned their attention to Bai Bing. Seeing that they were looking at her, Bai Bing coughed lightly and said with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Cheng Yi, my name is Bai Bing, and I am Tang Xue's agent."
"Hello, Sister Bai." Cheng Yi shook hands with Bai Bing and looked at her curiously for a while. It was the first time he had met Bai Bing.
But he was very familiar with Bai Bing's achievements. For any artist entering this industry, being able to gain Bai Bing's favor would be a dream come true.
Bai Bing's most famous achievement is bringing a relatively unknown celebrity into the public eye and elevating an artist with no fame to the stage of the Star Awards.
Such an achievement is legendary no matter when it is mentioned.
"I've heard a lot of rumors about Sister Bai before, and I've always wanted to meet her."
"Now that you've seen her, are you a little disappointed?" Bai Bing said with a smile. She was naturally aware of the rumors about her in this circle.
Many people regard her as a legend and an idol, believing that no one can surpass her achievements. But only Bai Bing herself knows that she is just a little more discerning and has a little more sophisticated methods.
Fortunately, Bai Bing didn't say these words out loud, otherwise people would point fingers at her and call her Versailles!
"How could that be?" Cheng Yi said gently, "Sister Bai is much more beautiful and imposing than I imagined. I have to admit that she is indeed a legendary agent. This kind of temperament is not something that ordinary people can possess."
Whether it was flattery or not, Cheng Yi's words were quite comforting to hear.
At least for this moment, Bai Bing's affection for Cheng Yi was growing exponentially. After all, no woman dislikes being complimented on her beauty.
Lin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. This was her first time being so close to Cheng Yi, and she never expected him to be so good at making girls happy.
After just a few words, Bai Bing immediately betrayed her. So, was Tang Xue also deceived by this guy's sweet talk?
Sure enough, men are all the same; they always use sweet talk to deceive innocent girls. It's really too much. She must make Tang Xue see this man's true colors.
Make sure she knows that this man not only says sweet words to her, but also to others.
"What are you thinking about? I'm asking you a question." Bai Bing nudged Lin Xiaoxiao's arm.
"What?" Lin Xiaoxiao snapped out of her daze and looked at Bai Bing with a blank expression.
"I said, if Cheng Yi came to our company, would you sign him?" Bai Bing repeated her question again.
Lin Xiaoxiao blinked, wondering if she had just imagined it. What did it mean that Cheng Yi was coming to their company and whether she should sign the contract? Why would Cheng Yi come to their company?
Doesn't Cheng Yi have her own agency? So, while she was distracted, what exactly did those two talk about? How did it escalate to the point of wanting to switch agencies?
Why change companies? For Tang Xue? So, Cheng Yi wants to change agencies because he wants to be with Tang Xue?
"Bingbing, it's not even dark yet, and you're already dreaming." Lin Xiaoxiao stared at Bai Bing, enunciating each word clearly, wishing she could grab her ear and ask, "What are you doing? Are you crazy?!"
You know I like Tang Xue, and you know there might be something between Cheng Yi and Tang Xue. It's one thing if you don't help me, but why are you pushing him towards Tang Xue?
"What are you saying!" Bai Bing said unhurriedly, as if she hadn't seen Lin Xiaoxiao's accusation. "Cheng Yi is a very talented actor. If he were to come to our company, it would only benefit us, not harm us."
Bai Bing's eyes sparkled. She was now looking at things from the perspective of an agent, and naturally felt that Cheng Yi joining the Lin Group was a win-win situation for them.
Lin Xiaoxiao opened her mouth, feeling that Bai Bing was acting strangely. Could it be that she had been switched with someone else while she was lost in thought?
Thinking that she had taken over the body of the original owner, Lin Xiaoxiao was now seriously wondering if Bai Bing was in the same situation as her.
"Sister Bingbing." Lin Xiaoxiao stared at Bai Bing for a while, then reached out and pinched Bai Bing's cheek. "Does it hurt?"
"What are you doing?" Bai Bing slapped Lin Xiaoxiao's hand away and rubbed her own face. "I'm pinching you, see if it hurts."
Lin Xiaoxiao snorted expressionlessly, "Repeat your question again."
Bai Bing lowered her hand, glanced at Cheng Yi, and asked, "If Cheng Yi comes to Lin's Group, will you sign the contract?"
"Are you serious?" Lin Xiaoxiao stared intently at Bai Bing, hoping to see a joking expression in her eyes, but unfortunately, Bai Bing was not joking.
"Of course I'm serious." Bai Bing patted Cheng Yi on the shoulder. "He's a promising talent. If he's properly nurtured, he'll definitely become a regular at the Star Awards."
At this moment, Bai Bing seemed to have forgotten about Cheng Yi and Tang Xue. All she could think about was that this was a promising talent, and since he was a promising talent, Bai Bing naturally wanted to bring him under her control.
"Teacher Cheng Yi, do you want to sign with the Lin Group?" Lin Xiaoxiao rubbed her temples, feeling extremely troubled. Who knows why things turned out this way?
She really couldn't understand Bai Bing's thought process. Did this person genuinely want to help her win over Tang Xue? Could she have been turned by Cheng Yi earlier?
"If President Lin doesn't mind, I'd certainly like to consider it." Cheng Yi had somehow gotten into this conversation with Bai Bing earlier.
His contract with his current agency is about to expire, and since his agent is quitting, Cheng Yi has no intention of renewing it.
I was already planning to change agencies, so it would be great if I could sign with the Lin Group.
Chapter 55
==================
Lin Xiaoxiao's lips twitched, and she almost couldn't maintain her smile. She smiled at Cheng Yi, reached out and pulled Bai Bing's arm, pulling her aside.
Once Lin Xiaoxiao was sure Cheng Yi wouldn't hear them, she finally spoke up, "Sister Bingbing, what are you doing? Why did you bring him to our company?"
Lin Xiaoxiao was extremely frustrated. She wished Cheng Yi could stay far away from Tang Xue, but Bai Bing was creating even more convenient conditions for them. Who was she on?
“He said his contract was about to expire, and his agent was quitting, so he wanted to switch agencies. He’s so talented, so it’s only right that I poach him.”
Bai Bing didn't think she had done anything wrong at all. She had brought outstanding talent to the company, so Lin Xiaoxiao should be happy.
"It's only right," Lin Xiaoxiao said with a forced smile. "But have you forgotten the relationship between us?"
"I haven't forgotten." Bai Bing looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with a puzzled expression. "That's why I invited Cheng Yi to our company when he said he wanted to change agencies.
"Huh?" Lin Xiaoxiao was a little confused. If this was really taken into account, shouldn't Cheng Yi be kept as far away from Tang Xue as possible? It's one thing not to keep them away, but why are they being pushed to be together?
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's dazed look, Bai Bing couldn't help but laugh. She noticed that whenever it came to things related to Tang Xue, Lin Xiaoxiao would either become exceptionally clever or exceptionally confused.
"Think about it yourself. Tang Xue and Cheng Yi are both actors. Do you think they will have the opportunity to work together again in the future?"
Lin Xiaoxiao frowned. Although she wanted to say that she could have completely avoided this happening, she couldn't.
She couldn't possibly turn down every suitable script she saw just because Cheng Yi was there. If she did that, it would be irresponsible to Tang Xue.
"As long as she's still in this industry, these kinds of things are inevitable." After all, they're both actors.