Rebirth: I Became Mr.President’s Beloved
Chapter 209: Hurting the Enemy a Thousand, Damaging Yourself Eight Hundred

Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Hurting the Enemy a Thousand, Damaging Yourself Eight Hundred

Wu Xuehan whispered to Tang Li, "I’ve seen rumors online before, saying that Lai Yuaner has a bad temper. Now it seems true. She keeps changing the script, causing trouble for other actors and the crew. She’s nothing like the dedicated professional she claimed to be at the launch conference."

She looked away, muttering, "They even call her the ’National Daughter,’ but she’s not friendly at all. She seems so full of herself."

"Then just look at her less."

Tang Li tried to console her, "Out of sight, out of mind."

"But they are speaking ill of you," Wu Xuehan pouted.

"Words are on their lips, they can say what they want, I can’t stop them. Let them talk; it won’t cost me a piece of flesh." Tang Li said, smiling slightly, "Actually, they only dare to gossip behind backs. In the end, they’re the only ones who get worked up."

Tang Li paused then added, "Maybe this is what they call, ’injuring the enemy a thousand and self-harming eight hundred.’"

Wu Xuehan looked at her, "But it doesn’t seem like you’re hurt at all."

"Then maybe they’ve self-harmed a thousand eight."

"..." Wu Xuehan.

After finishing the last scene from the script that afternoon, Guan Xiao didn’t rush to leave but stayed to wait for Tang Li.

Tang Li had several more scenes to shoot today, so she wouldn’t be able to leave until the evening.

Seeing Guan Xiao in the rest room, Tang Li was slightly surprised.

As a senior in the industry, Guan Xiao was much friendlier towards newcomers than Yang Ning, which prompted Tang Li to greet him proactively, "Teacher Guan, you haven’t left yet?"

"I still have something to discuss with you."

While speaking, Guan Xiao pointed to the chair beside him, indicating for Tang Li to sit, "In a couple of days, I’ll be appearing in a friend’s new music video. If I mention his name, you probably know who he is, Mao Yiming, a singer who has become quite popular in recent years."

Tang Li certainly knew of Mao Yiming.

Not just "quite popular", he was already a huge sensation.

"That music video needs a female lead. The role isn’t demanding, and according to the director’s vision, your face won’t be revealed. In a four and a half minute music video, there will only be a few profile shots of you."

Feng Qi had become Tang Li’s agent, and yesterday, this was no longer a secret on set.

More precisely, it had already spread within the industry.

Hearing that Feng Qi had signed a newcomer, fresher than Liang Jincheng back in the day, many popular celebrities couldn’t believe it. But having acted in several scenes with Tang Li, Guan Xiao was very aware that she was the kind of newcomer with great potential. Given time, she could certainly become a top actress like Yang Ning.

"I’m not sure if IMG or Feng Qi have strictly forbidden you from appearing in music videos at this stage."

Guan Xiao, having been in the industry for many years, had some understanding. If IMG planned to focus on nurturing Tang Li, it was very possible that they would limit her current exposure.

"If you’re interested, you can discuss it with Feng Qi," Guan Xiao added, "but the payment won’t be much."

Tang Li wasn’t foolish; Guan Xiao inviting her to be in a music video meant that he held her in high regard, as the insiders would say.

Since his debut, Mao Yiming’s albums had repeatedly broken sales records.

And Guan Xiao was a renowned double winner of the TV King award on the domestic front.

With their reputations, it would be easy for them to collaborate with hot young actresses. Yet, Guan Xiao chose her, a newcomer.

And Guan Xiao would be the one to lead her in shooting the music video.

This invitation was almost purely beneficial to her.

After Guan Xiao left, Tang Li thought for a moment, then made a call to Feng Qi.

Feng Qi advised over the phone, "Accept Guan Xiao’s offer, and also tell him you’re willing to act for no fee."