Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 583 is really bold, even daring to provoke the boss [1 update]

Chapter 583: 583 is really bold, even daring to provoke the boss [1 update]

After Quan Zhaoning gave Shengshi Entertainment to Ye Wanlan, the overall operations of the company hadn’t changed much, nor had there been many changes to the executive team.

Besides a few important artists like Shen Xinghe, the notices and career development of other artists continued methodically as usual.

Wei Qingyao was a female star strongly promoted by a male executive of Shengshi Entertainment. Indeed, she had been given quite a few resources and had certain abilities of her own, which made her a highly sought-after star with a significant following.

However, perhaps because she acquired fans and resources with such ease, it created a delusion for Wei Qingyao.

This delusion led to her having an extremely arrogant and disdainful attitude toward others, and her straightforward and outspoken persona in public had earned her a considerable fanbase.

Privately, Wei Qingyao never concealed her malice towards other female artists who she thought might threaten her resources.

Most female artists didn’t want to provoke conflict with her and chose to swallow their grievances.

And with Huo Ximian being banned and Shen Xinghe retiring for over half a year, it was like the mountain had no tigers so the monkey was crowned king—Wei Qingyao became even more arrogant and insolent.

Thus, when she heard what Ye Wanlan said, she found it utterly laughable, like hearing a fairy tale, "Stop my work? Who do you think you are, Sheng Entertainments’ president? Do you know how much profit I bring to Shengshi every month?"

Wei Qingyao was also very aware of her status as a popular star. Even though she needed to transition to different roles, she relished the heat and attention that her popularity brought her.

"Profit?" Ye Wanlan seemed to laugh lightly at the question. "Not needed."

She didn’t look at Wei Qingyao again and left the hall.

"Qingli, I’ve met with Wei Qingyao." Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently, "Stop her work, review her contract, and don’t bother checking how much time is left, just terminate it directly."

"Understood, Sister Lan," Fang Qingli replied.

"The termination will be dealt with tomorrow," Ye Wanlan added, "You should rest well today; we still have to fly to the Global Center tomorrow."

Fang Qingli said with a smile, "I know Sister Lan cares about me the most."

After ending the call, Ye Wanlan returned to the Chairman’s office, where Shen Xinghe was already waiting.

"Teacher Shen, please sit, there’s no need to stand. It’s just the two of us here, so we don’t need to stand on ceremony."

"Teacher Shen, I’ve already had someone clean up all the rumors about you," Ye Wanlan continued, "I’m sorry for the negative impact they’ve had on your reputation."

"Chairman Ye is too polite," Shen Xinghe was somewhat flustered, "This has nothing to do with you. There is no need for you to apologize to me. Since I’ve entered the circle, I’ve been targeted by many rumors, and this one is relatively mild."

She endured three months of online abuse without cause when she won her first Best Actress award.

Some said she gave herself away to sleep with several judges to win that award.

In the whirl of rumors, Shen Xinghe had grown accustomed.

The innocent are clear, and time will prove everything.

Yet the expression on Ye Wanlan’s face grew colder, and a stern tone arose in her voice, "You shouldn’t have to endure this, and neither should any other female artist."

Shen Xinghe was stunned, "Chairman Ye?"

She was somewhat shocked.

Because she saw a domineering presence fit for someone who ruled over all in this young girl who was not even twenty years old.

Even the actors who specialized in playing emperors in the industry couldn’t shift their aura to such a sharp edge in an instant.

"I’m sorry," Ye Wanlan raised her hand, pressed her forehead and spoke softly, "I was just thinking of my sister."

"Sister?" Shen Xinghe was taken aback again.

She seemed to recall that Ye Wanlan was from a branch of the Yunjing Lin Family.

"Yes, she loves acting and at a young age, she won an international Best Actress award. I was just wondering whether she had to endure such malice when she entered the industry," Ye Wanlan said softly.

Even without witnessing it herself, just the thought made her heart ache uncontrollably.

Shen Xinghe was somewhat puzzled.

International Best Actresses that young could be counted on one hand, yet none of them were from the People of Shenzhou.

Could it be that Chairman Ye was of mixed heritage?

Shen Xinghe, also tactfully, did not pursue the question.

Ye Wanlan gently shook her head.

Although it was not from this life, that past life was one she cherished immensely.

Ye Wanlan lifted her head and smiled again, "Sister Song will meet you tomorrow morning to go to the Global Center together for the Global Ceremony. Teacher Shen, Sheng Entertainment is looking to expand into the film and television market at the Global Center, and we are counting on you."

"Although this responsibility is quite heavy, I will still take it on," Shen Xinghe said with a smile, "I look forward to conquering the world with Chairman Ye."

After leaving the chairman’s office, Shen Xinghe and Song Lingyi walked out onto the terrace.

The stars shone brilliantly, complementing the colorful neon lights.

Shen Xinghe asked, "Sister Song, what kind of person do you think Chairman Ye is?"

"Oh?" Song Lingyi raised an eyebrow, "Why do you suddenly ask?"

Shen Xinghe thought for a moment and said, "Although Chairman Ye is almost ten years younger than me, she possesses maturity and stability far beyond her peers. Don’t laugh at me, Sister Song, but even being in President Quan’s presence didn’t feel as pressurizing as with Chairman Ye."

"Chairman Ye is indeed a very remarkable person," Song Lingyi said with a laugh. "She has an uplifting spirit that is very rare and precious. No matter the field, she can stand at the pinnacle."

Shen Xinghe let out a long sigh, "That’s what I think too."

"Ding ling ling—"

The phone rang, and Song Lingyi looked at it and slowly pressed the answer button, "Hello?"

"Sister Song, what on earth is going on?" Wei Qingyao was already impatient, "Where have you gone again? I still have things to do."

Song Lingyi replied, in a tone neither warm nor cold, "Oh, your matters are already settled. You can leave."

"You..." Wei Qingyao was almost furious enough to curse, but she restrained herself in time, "Then, I’m leaving. If you need me for anything else, just call."

She hung up the phone with a gloomy expression.

However, no sooner had Wei Qingyao grabbed her bag and left than her agent called.

The agent spoke hurriedly, "Qingyao, what’s going on? Weren’t you at the company? Why did I just get notified that all your engagements have been canceled?"

"What?!" Wei Qingyao’s eyes widened in shock, "When did this happen?"

"Just now. I called you as soon as I got the notification," the agent said anxiously, "You didn’t really run to the chairman to speak ill of Shen Xinghe, did you?"

"I didn’t!" Wei Qingyao said, frustrated, "I’m not that foolish."

"Then what exactly happened?" the agent was just as puzzled as she was anxiety-ridden, "What happened on your end?"

"I..." Wei Qingyao had a sudden realization, "I just met Ye Wanlan. I guess the company wants to sign her. She..."

At this point, a realization dawned on her as she remembered Ye Wanlan saying, "Your work is all suspended."

Could it be that Ye Wanlan was related to some senior executive at Sheng Entertainment and had used this to suspend her engagements?

Wei Qingyao had never even considered that Ye Wanlan might be an executive herself. In her eyes, a girl not even twenty years old simply didn’t have the capacity to run an entire company.

"Ah, look at what you’ve done!" her agent said reproachfully, "Even if she hadn’t entered the industry, the company must have extended an olive branch. Why did you have to take such a hard stance?"

Wei Qingyao looked embarrassed, "I didn’t expect her to..."

Her nails dug into the palm of her hand. So Ye Wanlan’s financial backer was a senior executive at Sheng Entertainment, one who even had more sway than her own support?

Ye Wanlan sure was petty.

"Go and apologize to Miss Ye immediately," the agent insisted frantically, "Once your engagements stop, your popularity will quickly fade. The entertainment industry changes day by day, and someone new will replace you soon!"

Reluctantly, Wei Qingyao agreed through clenched teeth, "Sister Song should have her contact details. I’ll go and ask Sister Song."

She got back in touch with Song Lingyi, this time with considerably more respect, "Sister Song, I need to ask a favor of you."

Song Lingyi and Shen Xinghe exchanged a glance, and she put the call on speaker, "Speak."

"The company is planning to sign Ye Wanlan, right? The amateur from the ’Treasures of The Divine Land’ show," Wei Qingyao forced herself to contain her anger as she spoke, "There seems to be some misunderstanding between her and me. I was hoping you could help me get in touch with her."

"Misunderstanding?" Song Lingyi spoke, "But you’ve already met Chairman Ye just now. What misunderstanding could there be?"

Wei Qingyao froze, "What Chairman Ye? I just met Ye Wanlan, and she..."

"Wei Qingyao, you’re really bold!" Song Lingyi’s voice was ice-cold, "Not only did you spread rumors about Xinghe and Chairman Ye online, but you also had the audacity to show off in front of Chairman Ye. Did you really think you could strut around Sheng Entertainment?"