Mr. Tycoon Is Actually the Father of My Child!
Chapter 136: Let Them Be Extras

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Let Them Be Extras

"Make way, make way, we’re using this area for shooting today and won’t be serving customers."

A mall dispatcher came over, followed by a dozen men in black clearing the way and herding bystanders to the side.

Lin Qian was nearly pushed to the ground by the crowd but luckily, Fang Tong steadied her.

"Little Qian, are you okay?" Fang Tong frowned slightly.

They had been chatting and hadn’t noticed the announcement about Qiao Xiya’s filming at the mall today.

With such a high-profile appearance, it had to be Qiao Xiya.

"I’m fine, let’s go."

Lin Qian steadied herself and glanced at the excited crowd, with no intention to watch Qiao Xiya filming.

"Alright, let’s go to Huatian Department Store and pick out some gifts for you."

Fang Tong echoed, taking Lin Qian’s arm, ready to leave.

However, they had only taken a few steps when someone called out to them.

"Hey, you two, stop right there."

Lin Qian and Fang Tong exchanged glances and stopped, turning to see a man who looked like an assistant director approaching with some papers.

Fang Tong furrowed her brows and instinctively pulled Lin Qian behind her, "Are you calling us? What’s the matter?"

"Yes, it’s you two."

The man lifted his chin with an arrogant expression, "Our Miss Qiao thinks you two look decent, so she’s kindly offering you a chance to make some money. Come with me now, and be extras in the film we are shooting."

They should be extras?

And it’s a generous offer from Qiao Xiya?

Fang Tong glanced sideways at Lin Qian and burst out laughing.

"Sorry, young man, you’ve got the wrong people. We are not fans of Qiao Xiya, we don’t want to be anyone’s lackeys."

What a joke?

Becoming extras?

Qiao Xiya must be looking for an opportunity to humiliate them!

Fang Tong spoke and then took Lin Qian’s arm, turning to leave.

Unexpectedly, several men in black blocked their way.

All had fierce expressions, clearly not planning to let them leave easily.

Fang Tong grew furious, turning back to confront the man, "What do you mean by this? We don’t want to perform, are you really going to force us?"

The man had just opened his mouth when several young fans nearby began chattering, "Why don’t you want to perform? Acting with Miss Qiao is a blessing from your past life."

"Exactly, passing up such a good opportunity, are you out of your minds?"

"Didn’t you hear? She just cursed those who like Miss Qiao, calling them lickspittles."

"..."

The group turned out to be fans of Qiao Xiya and immediately started aggressively accusing and cursing at Fang Tong and Lin Qian.

Fang Tong felt her rage rising, about to lash out when Lin Qian quietly pinched her finger, whispering in her ear, "Tong, don’t lose your temper, it’s bad for your future reputation. Let’s go in and see what game Qiao Xiya is playing."

Fang Tong, although not yet famous, was bound to become popular as the new face of the Yins’ product.

If she were captured quarreling in the mall today, it would certainly attract negative attention.

Just being extras, right?

She really wanted to see what Qiao Xiya was up to.

Fang Tong’s face looked awful, and she desperately wanted to drag Lin Qian out of there, but she eventually listened to Lin Qian and followed her to Qiao Xiya.

At that moment, Qiao Xiya had already entered the luxury goods counter and was sitting on a chair, being pampered by the staff as they touched up her makeup.

When she saw Fang Tong and Lin Qian walk in, a cold sneer flickered across her lips.

What a coincidence, she really didn’t expect to run into these two while shooting a film.

Her mood was already foul, and it wouldn’t be Qiao Xiya if she didn’t take her anger out on them.

"Qiao, as per your instructions, I’ve brought these two to be extras," the man said with a sycophantic face, nodding and bowing to Lin Qian.

"Mm."

Qiao Xiya haughtily responded, lifting her chin as her gaze swept over the two and settled on Lin Qian’s face.

"Lin Qian, what a coincidence! The scene we are shooting today just happens to need a salesperson as an extra, and since you’ve always been a salesperson, you’re perfect for this role. Don’t worry, as long as you perform well, I’ll make sure the director pays you extra."

Her arrogant demeanor was filled with disdain and superiority, and the few crew members present looked at Lin Qian, their eyes revealing a scornful expression.

Lin Qian, with her lips tightly pursed, retorted, "Miss Qiao, I don’t need the money, and I have no intention of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Is there a point to making things difficult for me?"

"Oh? Don’t need the money? That’s right, spending all day with men, a little bit leaking through their fingers is enough for you to spend for quite some time, right?"

Qiao Xiya’s face was full of mockery, and although her makeup was flawless, it couldn’t hide the venom beneath her skin.

The crew members around them snickered even louder at her words.

Fang Tong, furious, exclaimed, "Qiao Xiya, you’re going too far..."

"Tong!"

Before Fang Tong could finish, Lin Qian squeezed her finger and shook her head at her.

Both were well-known in their circle, and Qiao Xiya was targeting her. She didn’t want Fang Tong to get involved because of her.

Lin Qian’s lips curled slightly as she looked at Qiao Xiya’s delicately made-up face and suddenly smiled, "Yes, Miss Qiao, as you know, I’ve recently caught the fancy of a very influential man. Just a little sweet talk from me, and not only this extra’s pay, but even you, the lead actress, might be replaced by someone I like. After all, we’ve both seen examples of what’s happened before, haven’t we?"

Wasn’t Qiao Xiya making trouble for her just because of Yin Moran?

Why not bring up Yin Moran now and scare her?

Despite feeling somewhat guilty, Lin Qian maintained a calm demeanor.

Her air of superiority, however, made Qiao Xiya’s expression darken.

She got Lin Qian’s hint.

Lin Qian was telling her that she had Yin Moran’s support.

Just a little coquetry, and Qiao Xiya might even lose her leading role.

After all, a spokesperson for the Yin’s new product had been replaced because of Lin Qian!

This little bitch, Lin Qian, she was at her wit’s end with her!

"Hey, aren’t you being a bit too arrogant? Do you know who is behind our Miss Qiao? You still think you can replace the lead actress? Look in the mirror!"

The man beside them, seeing Lin Qian’s bold words, reached forward to push her.

Fang Tong reacted quickly, pulling Lin Qian behind her and her beautiful eyes swept towards Qiao Xiya with a mix of coldness and mockery, "Well, why don’t you ask your Miss Qiao whether my little Qian really has that ability?"

"Yo, look at the confidence from you two," the man sized up Fang Tong and Lin Qian, "Pretty faces, looks like you have your own backers too. Why don’t you reveal your backer’s big name, let us see for ourselves?"