My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 446: Bai Leyao Is Invited to Sing

Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Bai Leyao Is Invited to Sing

It seemed that Gui Yu had read Xia Ruyan’s mind, and he didn’t completely shut her down, "You go back and think about it. If you feel you can accept it, come to me anytime within half a month;

if you cannot accept, then I’m sorry, but after half a month, I will discuss it with other artists."

Xia Ruyan felt awkward, as the sure win she held had been snatched away at the last moment.

She stared at Gui Yu for a while, and he returned the gaze with a puzzled look before she looked away first.

"I will go back and consider it carefully."

In the live streaming room.

The online audience was ecstatic. Although their judgments were not professional, deep down, they vaguely understood that Yuran’s performance indeed surpassed Xia Ruyan’s by a significant margin.

It resonated more with the audience.

This result seemed expected and didn’t stir any debate, with the viewers’ opinions surprisingly unified and harmonious, even Xia Ruyan’s fans did not jump around in the comment section.

When Xia Ruyan appeared, everyone had already seen the outcome, so their gazes at her always carried a bit of scrutiny.

Many young actresses had never imagined that Xia Ruyan, the highest in status and experience, would be outmatched by Yuran and lose the top spot to her.

Deep inside, Xia Ruyan must have been very upset because...

Yuran, smiling, stood in the same spot she had not moved from at all, and as Xia Ruyan approached, she smiled, "Ms. Xia, this is just the beginning."

"Annan, let’s go."

There was no need to wait for the results; it was undoubtedly Yuran.

Annan followed behind Yuran, and once they were in the elevator, Annan laughed, "Your remark just now, Xia Ruyan’s expression, was just priceless."

Yuran, "Why are you paying so much attention to her?"

Annan, "It’s not that I’m focusing on her, but I just felt, a breath of malice finally found its way out. I’m delighted, seeing an enemy in pain is my source of joy."

Yuran: "..."

Annan, "Oh, I forgot to mention something to you earlier."

Yuran looked puzzled, and Annan continued, "Bai Leyao was invited to sing, and she asked me to see if you would agree."

Yuran raised an eyebrow, "Who invited her to sing?"

"She didn’t say. I guess she will come to you herself when you return and talk endlessly about it."

"Let’s talk about it when we get back."

...

On the way back, Xia Ruyan thought for a long time and finally made a phone call to Xia Chui; at that moment in the Xia Family, Xia Ji was boasting joyfully to Xia Chui, "Big brother, your boyfriend could never be as considerate as mine."

Initially, Xia Chui really didn’t like Lu Xiao, nor was he satisfied with him. But over these two years, Lu Xiao had become increasingly excellent, his value in the circle grew higher, and he was free from any negative publicity and had no ambiguous relationships with anyone.

Regardless of how much sincerity or pretense was involved, even if he was acting, the fact that he could be so good to his sister for life was enough to impress him.

Therefore, in these two years, every time Lu Xiao visited the Xia Family, although they were critical of him, Lu Xiao always maintained his composure and dignity, which was enough to prove that Lu Xiao was not a social climber.

Thus, Xia Chui, along with Xia Yu and Grandfather Xia, although they still found faults with Lu Xiao, deep inside they were increasingly satisfied with him.

That day was also when Lu Xiao was invited to have a meal at the Xia Family’s, and Lu Xiao was peeling shrimp for Xia Ji, which earned him a tease from Xia Ji.

Xia Chui was at a loss for words facing his sister, and with a mocking smile, he lightly patted her on the head, "Only Lu Xiao would indulge you like this, but that’s for the best."

Xia Ji knew very well what "that’s for the best" meant.

Xia Ji gave Lu Xiao a knowing smile, "My brother is jealous of you."

Lu Xiao couldn’t express any opinion on such a topic lest it would make things even more difficult with his brother-in-law in the future.

Just as Lu Xiao was in a dilemma, Xia Chui’s phone rang. It happened to be right next to him, and Xia Ji, who was very close, saw everything clearly. The smile that was on her face disappeared immediately.

She also increased her distance from Xia Chui and moved closer to Lu Xiao. Lu Xiao looked over, puzzled, not just Lu Xiao; even Grandpa Xia and Xia Yu turned to look at Xia Ji, whose mood had suddenly soured.

Grandpa Xia and Xia Yu glared sharply at Xia Chui.

Or more precisely, they were glaring at Xia Chui’s mobile phone.

It was almost needless to think too much about whose call could instantly worsen Xia Ji’s mood; one could easily guess who was calling.

Xia Yu’s expression was as foul as Xia Ji’s. Xia Chui felt like he was being blamed inside and out. Plus, the distance his sister immediately created made his heart quake, "Xiaxia, hear me out; I haven’t been in touch with her, I just haven’t deleted her phone number."

Xia Chui tried hard to explain, not wanting to see the relationship that had just started to improve with Xiaxia fall apart.

Thus, he wanted to explain, but Xia Ji simply wouldn’t listen, tilting her head and chatting with Lu Xiao who was beside her. Lu Xiao was not at all embarrassed and chatted with her in detail.

After a while, Xia Ji laughed again, but this time, the laugh had nothing to do with Xia Chui.

Xia Yu stood up, intending to take Xia Chui’s phone, but Xia Chui grabbed it himself, answered the call, and switched on the speaker.

"What is it?"

Xia Ruyan was about to hang up, but when the call was answered and Xia Chui’s indifferent voice came through, devoid of any emotion, just like any other time, she hesitated.

Xia Ruyan, feeling like her words were stuck in her throat, couldn’t say a word until Xia Chui frowned, "If it’s nothing, I’m hanging up."

Xia Ruyan immediately spoke up, "Big brother..."

Xia Chui, "I can’t accept the title of ’big brother,’ and as we’ve made it very clear before, our relationship can end. This situation makes it hard for me, Xiaxia doesn’t like me answering your calls;

Of course, it’s not entirely because of Xiaxia; I don’t want to have any contact with you either. Do I need to repeat what you said back then? The resources I forced on you, you never really wanted to accept. Even so, seeing you struggle, I can’t bear to make it harder for you."

These words from Xia Chui left Xia Ruyan blushing and embarrassed. Originally, she always placed herself in the position of the innocent, feeling that all these were forced on her by the Xia family. She benefited but still felt innocent.

Only after encountering rebuffs everywhere did she realize how happy she was with the backing of the Xia family.

Biting her lip, Xia Ruyan said, "Big brother, I ask you for one last thing; after this, I will never bother you or the Xia Family again.

I will keep my word."

Xia Chui pondered for a moment, "Speak."

Xia Ruyan, "Big brother, I want the Huanya project, ’City of Temptation,’ but my competitor is Yuran. Big brother, could you..."

"No."