Quadruplets’ Charm: The Tycoon’s Hidden Heirs -
Chapter 344: I’m going to the restroom
Chapter 344: Chapter 344: I’m going to the restroom
"There’s been an issue... The land and resources department changed their mind and no longer wants to rent the location to us for shooting, so I’ve invited them for a meal to talk things over at the table," the director’s complexion turned slightly green.
"Didn’t the higher-ups also take them out last time, and you were there too? You nearly drank yourself into a gastric hemorrhage, so how can they change their minds so suddenly?" Xing Ling couldn’t understand.
"Someone from the land and resources department confided in me they wanted me to switch the lead actress to Wu Qianqian replacing you. Isn’t this causing trouble? Wu Qianqian is an understudy, her acting isn’t up to par, how can she play the lead role? That’s why I need to bring you along," the director said, feeling overwhelmed.
"What?" Xing Ling was completely dumbfounded.
"The man Wu Qianqian knows seems to be someone powerful and influential in Beijing."
Once the director mentioned it, Xing Ling instinctively thought of the man she had bumped into.
"Is it the man who came to the set looking for Wu Qianqian yesterday?" Xing Ling asked.
"Should be him. If he’s intervening on behalf of Wu Qianqian, I expect he will also be there at the lunch," the director said.
Xing Ling realized her predicament, if the negotiation didn’t go well, either the crew had to pack up or she had to.
But she was not willing, why should it be so?
Xing Ling sighed, no wonder she found that man so disagreeable at first glance!
There was simply no time to film in the morning, just get ready and head down to the city center.
Given the distance to the city center, they couldn’t make others wait; that’s just common sense when asking for favors!
However, they were still late upon arriving; everyone was already there, including leaders from the land and resources department, Wu Qianqian, and the man by her side, who was the visitor to the set yesterday.
Sitting in the main seat, his presence made the atmosphere in the private room tense and oppressive, causing everyone to be reticent.
When Xing Ling’s eyes met those deep and sharp black ones, she felt as if she was staring into an abyss, on the verge of a dangerous fall.
Inside, she felt an indescribable discomfort, a suffocating feeling.
After greeting everyone, the director turned to see Xing Ling in a daze and quickly pulled her arm, gesturing to her, "Let me introduce to everyone, this is Xing Ling, the lead actress of our film. Xing Ling, this is Mr. Ye. It’s our fortune to dine with Mr. Ye," the director said.
With Ye Sihan present, the other representatives from the land and resources were practically invisible, not only devoid of resentment but also cautiously playing supporting roles.
Xing Ling nodded slightly, "Hello, Mr. Ye."
She had learned from the director just how powerful Ye Sihan was, even before arriving.
He could do as he pleased in Beijing, if he said ’one’, no one dared say ’two’.
As long as they could appease him, there wouldn’t be any issues.
After sitting down, the dishes arrived in rapid succession.
Xing Ling occasionally glanced at Wu Qianqian, and her gaze would inadvertently meet Ye Sihan’s black eyes.
Trying to show her magnanimity, Xing Ling smiled at him.
However, he simply looked away indifferently, causing Xing Ling’s smile to freeze, as she strove to maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind.
After all, they were there to ask for a favor.
When asking for help, it’s only normal to endure some discomfort.
"Come on, Xing Ling, let’s toast Mr. Ye," the director filled the empty cup in front of Xing Ling with wine.
Wu Qianqian chuckled, "You’re late, so Sister Xing, you should punish yourself with three glasses."
It’s a common practice at dining tables.
Once she said that, it felt like the atmosphere at the table lightened considerably, as if she was a good woman willing to give men face.
But, the one who has to penalize herself with three glasses wouldn’t be too pleased.
Xing Ling didn’t show it, her lips curved up in a smile, her bright eyes gentle, "Of course, I’ll toast Mr. Ye. However, I’m not very good with alcohol, and I might get a bit crazy if I drink too much later, so I hope Mr. Ye won’t mind."
The people from the land and resources department laughed it off, saying she was being too modest.
Xing Ling didn’t speak, she swiftly lifted her glass, "Mr. Ye, as you wish."
After speaking, she drank all three glasses in succession, slightly frowning, with drops of clear liquid trickling from the corner of her mouth.
She raised her hand and gently wiped it away.
It was considered strong liquor, and naturally drinking it would cause discomfort.
Moreover, her tolerance for alcohol was indeed not very good.
She could only hope that nothing would go awry, for showing her own disgrace would be unfortunate.
"Sister Xing is so impressive," Wu Qianqian smiled.
"Yes, let me pour you another," someone from the Ministry of Land and Resources topped up Xing Ling’s glass again.
"That should be enough, right?" Wu Qianqian interjected on her behalf.
"I presume Sister Xing takes good care of Miss Wu on the set, doesn’t she?"
"Exactly, I’m a newcomer, just a stand-in without resources or backing. I’m lucky to have Sister Xing’s care, otherwise it would definitely be very tough," Wu Qianqian said candidly.
The director at the side laughed along, inwardly cursing the stand-in.
Was he being implied as mean?
Xing Ling said with a smile, "Everyone on the set is quite nice, after all, there are things I can’t handle all by myself."
"Since you can’t handle everything, maybe someone else should replace you," Ye Sihan, who had been silent, spoke up, his black eyes slightly narrowed, emitting an unfathomable chill.
This was the purpose of the dinner.
He had not changed his intent, even after Xing Ling’s self-imposed three drinks.
Xing Ling, smiling on the surface, was less courteous with her words, perhaps emboldened by the alcohol, she retorted, "Who would replace me? Does Mr. Ye have a candidate in mind? I’ve seen plenty of power plays, but this is my first witnessing such blatant placement."
The atmosphere became awkward for a moment, and the air grew heavy with tension.
Everyone held their breath, watching Ye Sihan’s expressions, fearful of being caught in the tail-end of a storm.
"You’ll see it quite often from now on," Ye Sihan said coldly, commanding without anger, "If you don’t want to be replaced, then leave Kyoto."
If it were someone else, they might find this laughable, and might even retort with, "Who are you to tell me to leave?"
But everyone present knew full well the terrifying power of Ye Sihan, and that he truly could decide a person’s fate with a single word!
Such is the might of capital; how could they, minnows and shrimp, have any say in it?
If it can’t be fixed, even involving higher-ups and drinking oneself to death would be futile!
The director tried to smooth things over with a smile, "I’m really sorry, Mr. Ye. My artist is a bit drunk, tends to go crazy when drunk, please forgive her."
It sounded quite plausible.
Xing Ling’s cheeks blushed with a rosy hue, as beautiful as rouge, and her eyes, watery, appeared dazed and weak.
This made several men from the Ministry of Land and Resources stare unabashedly.
Ye Sihan, however, was not attracted by her, for he had seen all sorts of beauties, and it was not to the extent of causing a situation.
He still subconsciously watched Xing Ling.
It was not because of her beautiful face, and it seemed that even he couldn’t quite explain why.
Just then, the phone in his inner pocket rang. He took out the phone to glance at it, took the opportunity to stand up, pushed back his chair, and left the private room.
The people at the table felt much less pressure.
They drank the beverage in front of them to calm their nerves.
"I’ll go to the restroom," Xing Ling stood up and also left the private room.
Wu Qianqian saw this and wanted to follow.
But she was held down by the director, "I have something to ask you."
After finishing the call and leaving the restroom, Ye Sihan saw the woman leaning against the wall by the door, face flushed, and walked right past her as if she were invisible.
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