Chapter 14: Chapter 14: 014 I believe in you

Everyone fell silent for a moment, likely never having seen such a brazen actor like Shi Lan. Even A-list superstars wouldn’t dare to be so presumptuous in front of Director Tang, so what was Shi Lan considered to be?

However, they couldn’t refute the facts that Shi Lan had laid out.

Shi Lan swept her gaze over everyone, especially Gu Chengyu and Chen Beini, then turned to Sun Ling and said, “Contact Huahai and ask what Huahai thinks. If they want to replace someone, they should hurry up. Why should I have to sit here and take this attitude? Of course, if they leave me hanging but still pay my salary, I have no complaints.”

Sun Ling’s breathing became rapid, and her hands trembled.

She thought to herself that a woman full of hatred was truly terrifying.

For a moment, all were left unable to save face, including Director Tang.

Shi Lan had no intention of giving anyone a way out anyway. After all, these people had made her uncomfortable from the start without considering her feelings.@@novelbin@@

Everyone knew Shi Lan was arrogant, but Shi Lan had made her stance clear, after all—you have a problem, replace me!

Gu Chengyu hadn’t expected Shi Lan to be so direct, his face turned an ashen hue. He had been fanning the flames behind the scenes; he believed Shi Lan wouldn’t dare to make a scene. But unexpectedly, Shi Lan was so recklessly outspoken and disrespectful.

“An Lan… is she serious?” Sun Ling couldn’t believe it.

“Do I look like I’m joking? If Director Tang has many demands for the sake of work, I don’t mind. But if it’s for other reasons, then I’m sorry, but I won’t tolerate it. I’ve already died once, what else is there to fear? I’ve made my position clear; I will handle my private affairs well and not affect my work. Since the crew still has doubts, it’s better to deal with it early, for everyone’s sake…”

Sun Ling took out her mobile phone, her breathing labored as she unlocked it. She never imagined that a day would come where she, a mere assistant, could make the director and a popular actor lose face. This was simply the peak of her life.

At this moment, the silent Director Tang, with his hands clasped behind his back, glanced at Shi Lan, then turned to Gu Chengyu: “I indeed drank a lot last night, but I don’t think I ever said that I wanted to replace An Lan, did I?”

“Director Tang…” Gu Chengyu’s face changed abruptly.

“Weren’t you saying that An Lan was trying to wrap herself around you to get into the crew by every possible means? But from what I see, she doesn’t seem to want to entangle herself with you at all. She treats you like you don’t even exist?”

“I…”

“Heh,” Miss Shi Lan online, oozing disdain. Do I look the least bit like I want to cling to you?

“Since everyone has put their cards on the table, let’s leave this matter for Huahai to handle. I indeed called Huahai President Yan last night, but I didn’t propose to replace An Lan. I just hoped that Huahai would intervene and help to resolve the personal grudges among the actors, so as not to create obstacles for my shooting schedule.”

“The reason I didn’t schedule An Lan for the scenes isn’t that I want to replace her, but rather I wanted to see her attitude around the crew.”

“Now that I know, go and settle this with President Yan,” Director Tang finished and turned around, addressing the other staff, “Adjust the scenes. Today we’ll shoot Chen Beini’s solo parts first.”

Gu Chengyu looked at Shi Lan with hatred in his eyes.

But Miss Shi Lan simply rolled her eyes and marveled at Director Tang’s craftiness.

He knew Gu Chengyu was stirring the pot. It seemed as if Director Tang was being used by Gu Chengyu, but in reality, he didn’t take the fall for the shit Gu Chengyu flung his way, tossing the hot potato over to Huahai instead.

The ruckus caused by Shi Lan made it difficult for him to look good, but he didn’t show any fury towards Shi Lan, demonstrating a director’s expected demeanor and magnanimity. At the same time, he was suppressing and warning Gu Chengyu, letting the leading actor know he had to follow the rules of the crew. He also gave Shi Lan a chance to make her statement in front of everyone.

Shi Lan thought, a fine bottle of wine will be due after this.

After Director Tang’s words, order was restored on set.

Shi Lan snorted with laughter and said to Gu Chengyu, “Try harder. Just convince Yan Shixiu, and you won’t have to deal with me anymore. I’m rooting for you.”