Sally vividly described: "Does the big-mouthed monkey know? Just like that."
Lin Luoxi couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "That's enough, you really look ugly right now."
Sally: "...Blanche was just like that, and you still say she's cute."
Lin Luoxi: "Making funny faces requires good looks. Unfortunately, you don't have that."
Sally looked hurt. "OMG, Cherry, you used to say I was the most beautiful person in the world."
Lin Luoxi said coldly, "Don't talk to me in such a disgusting tone. Also, I used to be nearsighted by 1,500 degrees."
Sally: "What?"
Lin Luoxi gave a deathly smile: "He's just blind."
Sally: "..."
Xu Qingzhu watched a bickering match in the elevator, and in the end, Sally lost as always.
As they stepped out of the elevator, Xu Qingzhu patted Sally's shoulder with a mixture of comfort and schadenfreude.
Sally: "..."
I feel like I've been hit by a double blow.
"Come over for a meeting in ten minutes," Xu Qingzhu said to the two men. "Also, call Zhou Yi'an."
"Okay," Lin Luoxi agreed.
Back in her office, Xu Qingzhu turned on her phone again and found that Liang Shi had sent her two more messages.
By the way, I didn't buy the trending topic last time; I don't have the money to buy trending topics.
If your friend calls again, just say it was something I did on purpose, and that you didn't know, so tell her to call me directly.
Xu Qingzhu couldn't help but chuckle, but then looked down and tapped the screen to reply: 【Where's your money?】
Liang Shi replied instantly: 【Didn't I already give it all to you?】
—【Do you really think 50,000 yuan can buy you the top spot on the trending topics list?】
—【Wouldn't Chen Liuying be living on the trending topics every day?】
Xu Qingzhu: [...]
After a five-second silence, Xu Qingzhu transferred 100,000 yuan to her.
Liang Shi ordered a refund.
Liang Shi: [I didn't mean to ask for money.]
—【Giving me this makes me look like an online beggar.】
—【If you really want to give, I prefer cash (just kidding)】
Xu Qingzhu: [...Not a single point left.]
Xu Qingzhu suddenly noticed: "You seem unusually talkative today."
Liang Shi: [Sweating.jpg]
After a while, Liang Shi sent a message: 【Can I say I'm a little nervous?】
Xu Qingzhu: [...Yes.]
Liang Shi: [What if I don't act well? What if Chen Liuying snatches this role from me? I'll be looked down upon.]
Xu Qingzhu stared intently at the screen, pondering the best way to respond.
How can we encourage Liang Shi without hurting her self-esteem, and at the same time help her face reality?
Even if Chen Liuying is inexperienced, she has still acted in two dramas. How can someone like her, who has just entered the entertainment industry, compare to her?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the trending topics from last time were bought by Chen Liuying's rivals to smear her, and had absolutely nothing to do with whether Liang Shi's acting was good or not.
She typed a few words, but deleted them before sending them.
After much deliberation and editing, I still couldn't come up with a suitable sentence.
They dawdled until Sally and Cherry came in with their laptops.
Zhou Yi'an was last, nonchalant and with one hand in her pocket, looking like a cool older sister, but she closed the door when she came in.
Xu Qingzhu sighed helplessly, her fingers rapidly tapping the screen: [Impossible, Chen Liuying's acting is terrible, this role is definitely yours.]
—【Your acting is far superior to hers. If you weren't chosen, it must be a rigged decision, or the director has poor judgment.】
The moment the two messages were sent, Xu Qingzhu suddenly felt like she was a master of empty promises.
But most importantly, she felt that telling the truth wasn't so important anymore.
In situations like this, it's best to blindly defend your own.
After all... they're one of us.
//
After seeing those two messages, Liang Shi was full of energy all morning.
Although she briefly suspected that Xu Qingzhu's account might have been hacked.
Nothing is more courageous than someone else’s unwavering belief.
Therefore, Liang Shi chose to believe her.
She finished her work quickly in the morning and handed the weekly report to Zhou Li. Even Zhou Li couldn't help but ask her, "Are you so happy to go to the audition?"
"What? An audition?" Li Ran suddenly appeared out of nowhere. "Xiao Liang, are you going to audition?"
"Hmm." Liang Shi said, "Sister Ying said there's a role that's quite suitable for me, and she suggested I give it a try."
"Wow!" Li Ran's eyes lit up. "Is this the power of capital? With Zhao Ying by your side, Xiao Liang, you're sure to have a smooth and successful career as a big star!"
Liang Shi: "..."
She suddenly felt a bit full.
This pancake is a little too big.
"You'll have to sign a hundred autographs for me then." Li Ran envisioned a bright future, "I'll list it on a certain online marketplace and make a fortune."
Liang Shi: "Illegal profit-making, Sister Ran, your idea is really outrageous."
Li Ran: "..."
Li Ran glanced at her and said, "How can you talk like that? I'm just taking advantage of a loophole."
“Yes.” Liang Shi said with a straight face, “Exploiting loopholes in the law, life is getting more and more unpredictable.”
Li Ran: "..."
She pressed her temples. "Xiao Liang, you really know how to talk."
Liang Shi: "It's alright, but not as good at things as Sister Ran."
Li Ran: "..."
Unable to bear it any longer, Li Ran slapped her on the shoulder, "That's really going too far, making fun of me."
Liang Shi smiled gently, and Zhou Li looked at the two of them helplessly, mainly at Li Ran, "You really know how to make money."
Li Ran shrugged. "I was just kidding. But Xiao Liang, if you pass the audition, will you still come to work?"
"I don't know," Liang Shi said. "Anyway, even if they finalize the cast, it will still be a while before filming starts, and I'll definitely be there during that time."
Li Ran suddenly became emotional, "Although you haven't been here long, we've already gotten used to you being here."
"It's mainly about enjoying the benefits that Xiao Liang brings while he's here, isn't it?" Zhou Li bluntly exposed. "Alright, go to work, don't talk about this, keep it a secret."
Li Ran zipped up her mouth, "I understand."
As he was leaving, he patted Liang Shi on the shoulder and said, "Little Liang, keep it up! Talented people are always invincible."
Liang Shi: "...Okay."
She simply worked hard without others knowing.
It's not a particularly strong talent-based build.
Although in her previous world, she entered the entertainment industry more smoothly than many others.
Zhou Li checked her weekly report and said there were no problems.
Just as Liang Shi turned to leave, Zhou Li suddenly said in a deep voice, "Liang Shi."
Liang Shi turned around: "Huh?"
"Make the most of this opportunity," Zhou Li said. "I wish you success in your audition."
Liang Shi was flattered and immediately smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Sister Li."
“Rainbow asked me to give this to you,” Zhou Li said, picking up a round keychain from the table. “She made it herself and asked me to wish you success.”
"good."
When Liang Shi took the keychain, he noticed that the design on it was a chibi version of himself, with a line of small print below that read: "Big Star".
...
Children's kindness always warms people's hearts.
Liang Shi was summoned to Liang Xinhe's office at noon and learned that she was going to audition. She was shocked, but after the shock, she regained her composure and said coldly, "Go ahead."
Liang Shi: "...?"
"Second brother, do you think I'm not good enough?" Liang Shi asked back.
Liang Xinhe replied dismissively, "If you're so capable, then there's nothing in the world that my sister can't do."
Liang Shi: "...Then I'll prove it to you."
Liang Xinhe: "Okay."
However, Liang Xinhe never thought Liang Shineng would stay in the workplace for long; it was clear that she didn't like being at the company.
As long as she doesn't go as wild as before, spending all her time going to casinos or drinking and partying with her girlfriends, she can go anywhere.
Acting in the entertainment industry is quite good; the Liang family can afford to support such an idle person.