Rebirth: I Became Mr.President’s Beloved
Chapter 253: Addicted to Picking Up What Others Don’t Want

Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Addicted to Picking Up What Others Don’t Want

Yang Ning leaned against the couch, arms crossed, and sneered, "Offending a film company is nothing to me, I’m not so destitute as to rely on them for movie roles in the future!"

"The matter is not as you frame it." Chen Guangxi knew Yang Ning’s character all too well—she was not the type to heed advice, so he swallowed the rest of what he had to say and instead tried to console her, "She went to audition, so be it. She’s just a newcomer, and no matter how much she hypes herself up now, when ’Original Sin’ airs, you’ll still be the leading lady, and that’s an unchangeable fact."

Hearing this, Yang Ning’s expression softened slightly.

She leaned forward to pick up her cup and took a sip of warm water, "She went to audition for ’Mihesha River Action’, wasn’t she outright rejected by Qi Liang?"

Speaking of this, Yang Ning’s face showed a bit of scorn, "She can’t stand on her own two feet, even if she had ten Feng Qis as her escorts."

Chen Guangxi added, "I’ve heard Qi Liang hasn’t found the right leading actress yet, and if ’Mihesha River Action’ doesn’t commence soon, with the drag continuing on, the rest of the investors might just pull out."

"The area around Mihesha River is hostile, with occasional incidents of violence and looting, what actress would dare to stay there for two or three months?" Yang Ning was informed by Lai Yuaner about the role in ’Mihesha River Action’. The leading lady’s character is supposed to be a native of the Mihesha River banks, meaning the actress who takes on this film will have to live like a pauper for several months—who knows if they might contract a disease.

"I don’t know what Le Wen was thinking, helping Lai Yuaner take this role."

"Nothing but blinded by short-term profit."

Yang Ning continued, "Lai Yuaner has been looking to break into the big screen for the past two years without a suitable opportunity. Coming from a child actor background, directors hesitate to cast her as a lead. When Qi Liang finally approached, how could Le Wen possibly refuse?"

Chen Guangxi nodded, "Compared to the start of the year, Lai Yuaner’s resources have improved quite a bit. It’s said that she is in talks with the ’Martial God’ series, so dropping ’Mihesha River Action’ now seems like a wiser choice."

In the industry, the in-demand actresses rarely accept patriotic themed films due to the predictably low box office.

Yang Ning let out another mocking laugh, "Yet, there are those who are not choosy out of desperation, addicted to picking up what others discard, never did they imagine, the director simply isn’t interested in them."

Meanwhile, in the resting room of the National Drama Festival.

The person Yang Ning used to ridicule was sitting with Guan Xiao, who was a presenter. Tang Li had no intention of going to the front and had no seat among the guests, so she just stayed here.

As an assistant, Yu Sui had entered earlier from another door and, upon seeing Tang Li, draped a down jacket over her shoulders and went to get her some hot water.

"Feng Qi has chosen a decent assistant for you."

Guan Xiao broke the silence.

Tang Li wrapped the jacket closer around her and replied with a smile, "Indeed, she’s not bad, just a bit impulsive. Quite unlike the calm Zeng Qi by Teacher Guan’s side."

Guan Xiao’s assistant, Zeng Qi, quickly waved his hands and shuffled away, somewhat embarrassed.

Just then, a startled scream from Yu Sui reached their ears.

Tang Li immediately turned her head to look.

People around the water dispenser scattered rapidly, and someone blurted out, "Why is there a snake!"

Piercing shrieks from women swelled in waves.

Yu Sui was petrified, her fingers tightly clutching her cup. When Tang Li came over, she only saw a little snake, thinner than a chopstick, proudly raising its head and coiling by the water dispenser.