“Why should we replace her? I disagree…”
At this moment, Zuo Xiyan could only pin her hopes on Liu Mou. She now had a lot of leverage over him and wasn’t afraid that this man wouldn’t speak for her.
Even if this man had status, so what? This was a film set, not a place where just anyone’s words carried weight. Her position in Lunhui wasn’t low either, so she wouldn’t be intimidated easily. Besides, she didn’t believe Jiang Rou had such power.
“Do you think you’re in any position to talk to me now?”
Xiao Yufan’s smile was laced with amusement. It seemed this woman really wasn’t just ordinary foolish. Did she actually think she still had the qualification to remain in Lunhui?
“What are you anyway? You don’t have the right to speak here. Even if Jiang Rou is your woman, so what? Who knows if she’s already been unfaithful to you!”
Zuo Xiyan was desperate now. No matter who this man was, she had to fight back, otherwise how could she survive in this circle? She knew many eyes were watching.
“Slap…”
Before the woman could finish speaking, a slap landed across her face. It wasn’t anyone else but the smiling Jiang Rou. However, Zuo Xiyan should consider herself lucky it wasn’t Xiao Yufan who had struck her.
“How dare you hit me!” Her face twisted with rage, Zuo Xiyan prepared to retaliate for the humiliation she had suffered. But before she could take a step forward, Liu Mou had already grabbed her. This woman’s life or death meant nothing to him, and he certainly didn’t want to get dragged into the mess.
“Liu Mou, help me slap her once, and I’ll let you do whatever you want with me afterward…”
The sense of humiliation and sharp pain nearly drove Zuo Xiyan insane. Looking at the man beside her, she could only say this—apparently, her own body was the only bargaining chip she had left.
If it were anyone else, Liu Mou might have already acted. Even if this woman was a bit of a slut, she still had her charms. Just imagining the thrill of doing whatever he wanted was enough to excite him.
However, even if Liu Mou were a fool, he wouldn’t dare lay a hand on Jiang Rou. If he did, one thing was certain—he wouldn’t live to see the next day.
Xiao Yufan sneered, realizing he had underestimated this woman’s shamelessness. How could she dare to say such things? She was truly naïve. Of course, if Jiang Rou said such words to him, he’d be willing to do anything.
As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s unusual gaze, Jiang Rou gave him a coy glare and lowered her head. From Xiao Yufan’s perspective, he could clearly see the magnificent peaks of her chest, causing him to swallow hard.
But since there was still business to attend to, Xiao Yufan could only cough dryly and then dialed Lin Jiayao’s number…
“Jiayao, my dear, there’s something on set you need to handle. I’ll hand the phone to the director!”
After the call connected, a smirk appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. Since this woman wanted a reason, he naturally had to satisfy her. Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s tone, Zuo Xiyan’s heart skipped a beat. Jiayao, my dear? Was this man the goddess-like figure everyone revered?
Liu Mou took the phone, his forehead already breaking out in cold sweat. If he wasn’t careful, he might get caught up in the fallout…
To distance himself from the situation, he could only tell the truth without the slightest hesitation, because both Xiao Yufan and Lin Jiayao held his life and death in their hands. That wasn’t an exaggeration at all.
“Tell Zuo Xiyan she made a wrong decision and must now pay the price. That price is not only leaving the set but also leaving Lunhui. Of course, if she still refuses to change, I won’t mind completely blacklisting her!”
Lin Jiayao knew that every woman in her husband’s heart held equal importance. Naturally, she wouldn’t allow Jiang Rou to suffer any injustice. In her opinion, Jiang Rou’s talent and potential were far beyond what Zuo Xiyan could ever match.
“Understood, I know what to do…”
Liu Mou showed no surprise, only relief. Fortunately, he had never intended to provoke this man, or he wouldn’t know what disaster might befall him.
“You know what to do. Don’t worry, if that woman is smart, she won’t use your little affair as a bargaining chip, unless she really wants to leave the industry for good!”
Lin Jiayao continued. Her sweet voice sounded authoritative, but her words made Liu Mou sweat. It seemed all his past actions hadn’t escaped her notice.
“I know what to do!” Any sensible person would know what to do in this situation. Zuo Xiyan was of no use and posed no threat to him, so he clearly understood how to choose. Besides, her staying or leaving wasn’t even his decision to make.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Mou looked pitifully at Zuo Xiyan, already imagining what her life would be like afterward. Today, she had offended this man—would she really meet a tragic fate?
“Xiyan, the general manager has decided. You can leave the set now. Lunhui isn’t suitable for you. You may seek other opportunities…”
As he spoke to Zuo Xiyan, Liu Mou’s scalp prickled. Even a cornered dog might jump over a wall. Who knew what reckless action this woman might take? If she really released those photos and videos, he would surely be condemned.
The once arrogant Zuo Xiyan immediately deflated. She couldn’t figure out for the life of her who this man really was—so close to Jiang Rou and also the man of Lin Jiayao.
Seeing this, Jiang Rou felt a bit sorry for her. She hadn’t expected this incident to result in the woman being expelled from Lunhui. That must be a heavy blow for her. But recalling this woman’s previous arrogance, she turned her head away.
Everyone on the scene was stunned and couldn’t believe what had just happened. However, they had already found another powerful patron. As long as they maintained a good relationship with Jiang Rou, their future would surely be promising.
“Why should we replace her? I don’t agree…”
At this moment, Zuo Xiyan could only pin her hopes on Liu Mou. She held many of his secrets and wasn’t afraid that he wouldn’t speak up for her.
Even if this man had status, so what? This was the film set, not a place where just anyone’s words carried weight. Her position in “Reincarnation” was not low, and naturally, she wouldn’t be intimidated. Moreover, she didn’t believe Jiang Rou had that much influence.
“Do you think you have the right to speak to me now?”
Xiao Yufan’s smile was somewhat mocking. It seemed this woman was truly not just ordinarily foolish. Did she really think she still had the qualifications to stay in “Reincarnation”?
“What are you? How is it your place to interrupt here? Even if Jiang Rou is your woman, so what? Who knows if she’s been unfaithful to you!”
Zuo Xiyan was desperate. No matter who this man was, she had to fight back. Otherwise, how could she continue to survive in this circle? After all, many eyes were watching.
“Slap…”
Before she could finish her sentence, a slap landed on her face. The one who struck her was none other than Jiang Rou, who was smiling sweetly. However, Zuo Xiyan should be grateful it wasn’t Xiao Yufan who had acted.
“You dare hit me!” With a fierce expression, Zuo Xiyan made a move to return the humiliation, but before she could take a step, Liu Mou grabbed her. This woman’s life or death had nothing to do with him, and he didn’t want to be implicated.
“Liu Mou, slap her for me, and from now on, I’ll do whatever you want, anything you desire…”
The shame and intense pain nearly drove Zuo Xiyan to lose her sanity. Looking at the man beside her, she could only say this, as if her body was the only bargaining chip she had.
If it were anyone else, Liu Mou would have already acted. Even if this woman was a double-crosser, she still had some capital. The thought of doing whatever he wanted was thrilling.
However, even if Liu Mou were an idiot, he wouldn’t lay a hand on Jiang Rou. If he did, it was certain he wouldn’t see the light of the next day…
Xiao Yufan sneered, somewhat underestimating the extent of this woman’s shamelessness. She dared to say such things, truly naive. Of course, if his wife Jiang Rou said those words to him, he would do anything.
As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s strange gaze, Jiang Rou shot him a coquettish glance and then lowered her head. From Xiao Yufan’s angle, he could see the grandeur of her “Jade Maiden Peak,” and he couldn’t help but swallow hard.
But there was still serious business to attend to, so Xiao Yufan coughed dryly and then dialed Lin Jiayao’s number…
“Jiayao, there’s something at the film set that needs your attention. I’m handing the phone to the director.”
After dialing, a smile played on Xiao Yufan’s lips. Since this woman wanted a reason, he naturally had to oblige. Hearing Xiao Yufan’s tone, Zuo Xiyan’s heart skipped a beat. “Jiayao”? Was this man the one standing beside the goddess on the altar?
Liu Mou took the phone, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. One wrong move, and he might be implicated as well…
To distance himself, he could only tell the truth, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent. Whether it was Xiao Yufan or Lin Jiayao, they both held his life in their hands, and that was no exaggeration.
“Tell Zuo Xiyan she made a wrong decision and must face the consequences. The price is not just leaving the film set but also leaving ‘Reincarnation.’ Of course, if she remains unrepentant, I won’t mind completely blacklisting her.”
Lin Jiayao knew that every woman held the same place in her husband’s heart. Naturally, she couldn’t let Jiang Rou suffer any grievances. Moreover, in her eyes, Jiang Rou’s talent and potential far surpassed Zuo Xiyan’s.
“Alright, I understand…”
Liu Mou wasn’t surprised, just relieved. Thankfully, he hadn’t provoked this man, or he didn’t know what might have happened.
“You know what to do. Don’t worry, if that woman is smart, she won’t use your dirty little secrets as bargaining chips unless she really wants to leave this circle for good.”
Lin Jiayao continued, her pleasant voice carrying an air of authority. But her words made Liu Mou break out in a cold sweat. It seemed none of his actions had escaped this woman’s notice.
“I know what to do!” Only a fool wouldn’t know what to do in this situation. Zuo Xiyan was of no use or threat to him, so the choice was clear. Besides, this woman’s fate wasn’t his to decide.
After hanging up, Liu Mou looked at Zuo Xiyan with pity, already imagining her future life. Today, she had offended this man. Would she truly meet her end?
“Xiyan, Director Lin has made it clear. You can leave the film set. ‘Reincarnation’ isn’t the right place for you. You can seek opportunities elsewhere…”
As he spoke to Zuo Xiyan, Liu Mou felt a chill run down his spine. A cornered dog would jump over a wall. Who knew what outrageous acts this woman might commit? If she really released those photos and videos, he would surely face condemnation.
The once arrogant Zuo Xiyan instantly deflated. She couldn’t understand who this man was, not only so intimate with Jiang Rou but also Lin Jiayao’s man.
Seeing this, Jiang Rou felt a pang of guilt. She hadn’t expected this incident to lead to Zuo Xiyan’s departure from “Reincarnation.” It would undoubtedly be a significant blow to her. But remembering the woman’s earlier arrogance, she turned her head away.
All those present were both shocked and incredulous. However, they had found another promising connection. As long as they maintained good relations with Jiang Rou, their futures would surely be bright.
As for what followed, Xiao Yufan didn’t concern himself with it. Although this woman had crossed his bottom line, she was still a woman. He didn’t want to be ruthless, but if she dared to harbor any further schemes, he wouldn’t mind making her disappear.
Gazing at Xiao Yufan with infatuation, Jiang Rou realized this man was even more captivating than she had thought. She knew Xiao Yufan kept some things from her, but she preferred to believe that everything was beautiful.
The love she wanted was simple, and the care she desired only needed to warm her heart. And Xiao Yufan was just such a man…
Glancing at Xiao Yufan with fascination, Jiang Rou realized this man was even more charming than she had imagined. She knew Xiao Yufan was hiding things from her, but she preferred to believe everything was beautiful.
What she wanted was simple love. What she needed was care that could warm her heart. And Xiao Yufan was exactly such a man…
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