A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return
chapter-505

Chapter 505: Settling Business for Boss

If she were on the same stage as Bai Murong, she would more or less affect his status. No wonder Zhao Zhengcheng was unhappy.

Xia Ling had been in the entertainment industry for many years and had encountered this many times. It was just a small qualifier round, was it really worth fighting for? If it weren’t because she wanted to trample on Xia Yu, she would not have insisted on having the role at all.

Thinking of this, she said coldly, “Since everyone thinks that this is difficult, then—” She wanted to tell them to forget it and look for the music festival organizer directly for a backdoor to enter. Although it would be a questionable act, as long as she crushed her opponent and advanced to the end, she would be back in the game.

“There are so many people gathered here. What happened?” Suddenly, a pleasant female voice was heard and cut off her words. Everyone turned around to see Su Tang wearing an elegant silk and satin dress. She was holding a bag with camellia prints and was standing at the doorway with a delicate but indifferent face.

“Special assistant Su!” Everyone moved to make way for her to walk over. A quick-witted person quickly handed her a glass of water.

Su Tang was different from Xia Ling. She had been Li Lei’s special assistant for a long time and had a stable position.

As for Xia Ling? Although it was spread that she recently returned to Boss’ side, she was someone who was ditched by Boss before and even married someone else. No one believed that she would last very long with him.

Thus, they were friendlier towards Su Tang.

Xia Ling also saw Su Tang many times before. Every time she saw her, it was at Li Lei’s place. She only thought that she was an elegant and intelligent woman but did not know that she had such a display of splendor. The strange thing was that they recently fought over Li Lei. Why did Su Tang seem like a busybody today?

“Special assistant Su, what brings you here today? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I would have sent someone to greet you.” Even Zhao Zhengcheng had a sincere smile on his face.

“I’m helping the Boss with something. On the way, I remembered that today’s the day of the qualifier round of the music festival, so I came over to take a look. What’s wrong? Am I not welcome?” There was a distant smile in Su Tang’s amber eyes.

“Of course, you’re welcome.” The people present said. No one dared to offend the boss’ special assistant.

Su Tang scanned the area and saw Xia Ling in the crowd. “Ye Xingling, I heard that during this qualifier round, Bai Murong’s partner has been replaced by you. Why are you still standing here? Aren’t you going to prepare?”

Xia Ling was shocked. She remembered the argument just now and was still unhappy. “Since Sister Lu and Uncle Zhao are so unwilling—”

“We’re willing!” Zhao Zhengcheng cut off her words and smiled. “Xiao Ling, seriously, what are you saying? I was just advising Xiao Lu. You just returned to Skyart, and your return is a trending topic now. It’s very suitable if she partners Murong, right, Xiao Lu?”

Sister Lu was upset but did not react. Glancing at Su Tang, she said forcefully, “Yijie has something urgent at night. If there’s nothing more, we will be leaving now.” She was in no place to fight.

These people changed their sides faster than flipping through books.

Xia Ling smiled lightly. “Since Sister Lu is busy, she better get going.”

Sister Lu glared viciously at Xia Ling before she turned around and left.

Sister Mai Na also said goodbye to Su Tang and pulled Xia Ling into the dressing room.

“Are you crazy?!” There were only two of them in the dressing room. Sister Mai Na closed the door and reverted to her true nature of reprimanding others. “What were you going to say just now? Are you planning on throwing away your opportunity?! Just now when we were facing Sister Lu and Zhou Yijie, why were you so stubborn and insulted them once you opened your mouth?!”

“I… just couldn’t stand it…” Xia Ling weakly said.

“Are you a pig?!” She could not help but scold Xia Ling. After a while, she finally said, “Luckily, Su Tang came over to save you. Otherwise, the agreed changes today would have been ruined because of you!”

“Su Tang came over to save me?” Xia Ling was in disbelief.

“Otherwise, do you think she’s so free?!” Sister Mai Na was iron-hearted. “Su Tang only has one job in the office, and that’s to listen to Li Lei’s orders! If Li Lei did not instruct her to come over, why would she come here for no reason?! When have you seen her visiting any artiste on the way before?! Moreover, she doesn’t even know Bai Murong well. They are just excuses. Excuses!”

Xia Ling finally realized that Li Lei helped her again.

“But, but…” Xia Ling said, “I just had a fight with Su Tang and even encouraged Li Lei to transfer her.”

Sister Mai Na was slightly startled before reaching out to jab her forehead. “You always dare to request anything you want! Su Tang was assigned to Boss by Old Master Li. How can you ask Boss to transfer her? If Boss agrees to your request, he would be disobeying his old master!”

“But he promised me.” Xia Ling said weakly.

Sister Mai Na was speechless.

She really had enough of this little girl. She had an extraordinary power of getting what she wanted, and the boss was so obsessed with her that he was willing to agree to all of her requests. After calming down, she finally said, “Well, have you thought of old master? If you continue like this, do you think he will ever like you?” Old Master Li already did not like Xiao Ling. Even now, he still thought she was a vixen.

Xia Ling’s mood was dampened. “Besides, he was never fond of me anyway.”

Sister Mai Na was speechless again. This little girl was delicate and pretty but was not very outstanding among the beauties of the entertainment industry. Why were the people she interacted with so complicated?

After some thought, she sort of understood why Su Tang came over. “Old Master really loves Boss. If Boss wants to transfer Su Tang away, even if old master becomes angry, he won’t really do anything to his grandson. Thus, Su Tang cannot depend on Old Master Li and can only rely on Boss changing his mind. Furthermore, Boss probably sent Su Tang over to help you so that your impression of her might improve.”

Xia Ling was stunned. “It’s so complicated?”

“Otherwise, why do you think she helped you?” Sister Mai Na wanted to sigh. How did this girl survive with such a lack of intelligence?

Sister Mai Na changed the topic and scolded Xia Ling. “In addition, do you even have the self-awareness of an artiste? How could you interrupt when managers are arguing? Can’t you just tolerate for a while and pay attention to your status?! Look at Zhou Yijie and Bai Murong. Did you see them anywhere from the beginning to the end?! They know how to cherish their image and avoid such confrontations. Only you add to the conflict and even argue with others!”

“I… I was only trying to help you.” Under Sister Mai Na’s murderous stare, Xia Ling’s voice faltered.

Sister Mai Na sighed in frustration. “How did you leave and come back without learning anything? You’re so stupid!” She fiercely glared at her again. “In the future, when I’m dealing with other people, you aren’t allowed to interrupt. Understand?”

Xia Ling nodded meekly.

Sister Mai Na’s anger finally dissipated. She asked Xia Ling to pour tea for her and drank it in one gulp. After that, her shrewdness and arrogance were restored. She got up from her seat, put on her high heels and went out to look for a stylist for her.

Xia Ling was alone in the dressing room. Soon, she heard a knocking sound.

She turned around and saw Bai Murong’s slender figure leaning against the door. There was an enchanting smile on his face. “Hi, we meet again.”