<h4>Chapter 284: Chapter 284 Life is Full of Worries_1</h4>


    As for Lu Fanyu, Bai Xiaosheng really didn’t want to reveal his identity and settle things in public.


    The reason was simple: after all, this was a reception prepared for weing Shang Wanwan, a majorpany event, and it was also promoting the soon-to-be-filmed major TV series. To let the male lead be embarrassed right off the bat was not good for thepany.


    Bai Xiaosheng, as the deputy general manager, also had to make some "sacrifices" for thepany and hold back.


    Once the reception was over, he would have plenty of time and opportunities to teach this arrogant neer a lesson.


    Right now, Bai Xiaosheng felt that he was making a great sacrifice.


    I am truly worthy of being the deputy general manager; my level is indeed higher!


    Bai Xiaoshengmented profoundly in his heart.


    At the same time, he also made a mental note of the Film and Television Department.


    Young artists like Lu Fanyu were actually spoiled by thepany, really thinking they were indispensable, that the wholepany couldn’t do without them.


    In thepany’s eyes, there were only artists who make money and artists who don’t.


    Thepany treated them as cash cows, pouring in vast amounts of resources. The goal was merely to harvest "fruit"—that is, to make money.


    If these resources were given to other artists, they could be just as sessfully promoted under the right support.


    At the very least, Bai Xiaosheng was confident he could do it.


    Watching Bai Xiaosheng walk away with a flick of his sleeves, Lu Fanyu’s face turned an ashen blue with anger.


    Facing such a tough and unyielding punk, he also felt like a dog biting a hedgehog, not knowing where to start.


    This was a reception, after all; starting a fight was impossible. Even if he could call upon many willing to act as enforcers, making a full-on brawl would affect his reputation should leaders and dignitaries arrive.


    I can’t be impulsive!


    Lu Fanyu endured again and again.


    Today is my big day, and I will endure!


    After the reception, just wait and see how I’ll deal with you!


    Lu Fanyu watched Bai Xiaosheng’s retreating back, suppressing his rage, but his eyes were chilling to the extreme.


    This isn’t over!


    Zhao Xiaoying watched Bai Xiaosheng leave, then nced at Lu Fanyu, Qiuya, and the others. She gritted her teeth and suddenly started following him.


    "Zhao Xiaoying, what are you doing?!" Qiuya couldn’t help but shout.


    "Forget it! If she wants to go, let her go. After this, the role of the third female lead won’t have anything to do with her!" Lu Fanyu coldly watched Zhao Xiaoying’s back, telling Qiuya, "I will rmend you to thepany, to Miss Wanwan. Qiuya, you’ll be the third female lead!"


    Lu Fanyu said it with supreme confidence.


    A sea of neers surrounded him, but only he had the closest connections with the leaders and the big stars; a slight word from him could affect someone’s future.


    "Really, thank you Fanyu!"


    Qiuya eximed excitedly, her charming eyes sultry, subtly casting a flirtatious nce at Lu Fanyu.


    Lu Fanyu felt a ticklish sensation in his heart, but he kept aposed expression on his face.


    The men and women around them couldn’t help swallowing their saliva. Zhao Xiaoying, the third female lead, was she now being dered finished?


    Naturally, they also believed in the influence of Lu Fanyu’s words, and their faces were all full of smiles.


    "Lu, say a few good words for me too. I just want more screen time, a few more lines will do!"


    "And me, Lu. I’ve always admired you the most. I just want to act in a scene with you."


    "Fanyu, help me out, sis. Any small role will do."


    These young artists said eagerly, circling around Lu Fanyu.


    The uing TV drama was no small affair; thepany had spent a lot of money on a sought-after IP, known for the "three names": famous director, famous actors, famous script. Getting a part in it, even a minor role, could lead to stardom.


    What do they aspire to in this business if not to be famous? Fame brings everything.


    As for all this ttering and fawning, is it shameful...


    Can you eat dignity?


    First, get famous, then talk about dignity.


    Facing his peers’ eager ttery, Lu Fanyu felt a surge of satisfaction,ughing heartily and basking in the glory of the moment.


    "Fanyu, continue telling us about oil painting," Qiuya urged eagerly. "We love hearing you talk. That guy just now was spouting nonsense. He can’tpare to you!"


    "Yes, yes, tell us more!"


    "Lu’s artistic attainments are peerless. Let’s all learn from him,"


    Enthusiastic agreement filled the air.


    Lu Fanyu was pleased.


    "Good, then I’ll continue to share with you, let’s go!"


    The group of men and women flocked around Lu Fanyu and rushed to the next oil painting.


    ...


    Bai Xiaosheng took another ss of red wine, left the hall, and walked out onto the spacious balcony.


    The evening breeze was refreshing, and the night lights of Zhongjing shone brilliantly below.


    Bai Xiaosheng leaned on the railing with enjoyment, sipping a little wine and savoring its pleasant richness.


    Zhao Xiaoying, with a ss in hand, walked over and leaned on the nearby railing, curiously studying Bai Xiaosheng.


    She said nothing, and Bai Xiaosheng did not speak either.


    "You were too reckless just now. Do you not know whom you’ve offended?" Zhao Xiaoying said seriously.


    "Whom have I offended?" Bai Xiaosheng looked at her casually and asked with a smile.


    Zhao Xiaoying had a pair of very beautiful eyes, crystal clear and bright. Compared with those who didn’t fit in, Bai Xiaosheng knew that she had not been assimted by the entertainment industry, standing alone and independent.


    But actually, this was very dangerous.


    "You’ve offended Lu Fanyu, one of the protagonists of this party, and the leading man in the uing major TV drama thepany is about to shoot!"


    Zhao Xiaoying exined to Bai Xiaosheng, "Perhaps, he could be hugely popr with this TV drama. By then, maybe the wholepany will have to treat him with great respect. Offending him wasn’t a wise move!"


    Zhao Xiaoying was seriously reminding Bai Xiaosheng.


    Bai Xiaosheng nodded indifferently.


    "I heard them call you Zhao Xiaoying," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, "So, Miss Xiaoying, may I ask, knowing that I’ve offended this Lu Fanyu, which was unwise, why did you follow me? Aren’t you making the same kind of foolish mistake right now?"


    As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng nced back at the hall.


    Were those young men and women eagerly surrounding Lu Fanyu all fools?


    Probably not one of them was dull!


    Without Bai Xiaosheng pointing out that painting, was there really no one who understood it?


    There were! And definitely more than one or two!


    Bai Xiaosheng was certain of this.


    But they preferred to act like idiots, to fawn over others in public.


    It was just a posture, after all.


    It was for Lu Fanyu to see, in exchange for his support.


    Sometimes life forces people to y the fool!


    Bai Xiaosheng felt quite reflective.


    Zhao Xiaoying silently observed Bai Xiaosheng, watching the seemingly smile in his eyes, as though he understood everything.


    She suddenly found herself infatuated.


    This man’s eyes were really beautiful, and they had the rity to cut through the fog.


    "I’m not a fool either," Zhao Xiaoying turned, leaning on the railing with her elbow, overlooking the night view of Zhongjing, speaking involuntarily to Bai Xiaosheng and partly as if talking to herself.


    "It’s precisely because I’m not a fool that I realize how stupid I am, so stupid that I don’t seem to fit in this industry. The longer I stay, the more I feel like I’m losing myself. Unfortunately, I’m not losing myself fast enough to resolve to really give up certain things. This is causing my awkward situation.


    The third female lead... the third female lead! I, Zhao Xiaoying, am an ambitious woman, yet here I am reduced topromising myself for such a minor role—I’m not content with this! I want to realize my dreams while I’m still young, but I also want my dreams to be pure..."


    Zhao Xiaoying mumbled to herself.


    She had been repressing these feelings for too long.


    Bai Xiaosheng watched her with interest.


    Zhao Xiaoying, Xiaoying, glow of the firefly hoping for a speck of light in the clean brightness.


    You really don’t fit in the entertainment industry!


    Bai Xiaosheng mused andughed, "Life is always full of worries, but you still need to have dreams, just in case theye true."