BXBX NOVEL Chapter 34 - 34 Dare to Bet With Me_l
“What’s up with the production team? They’ve invited a wet-behind-the-ears girl as a judge! This is a blatant disregard for us.”
The first to open his mouth was Xue Huaimo, a director with a notorious reputation for his scathing and explosive remarks. He was stern and fastidious, had a great ego, and showed no mercy when in a foul mood, not even towards a top actress.
“The weak can’t fight the strong. The rumor is that the young miss is an insider planted by GT, the biggest investor. They’ve got powerful backing.”
Cheng Ying took a small sip of her coffee and made a sarcastic remark.
Two years ago, GT Group ruthlessly rejected a sincere endorsement offer from GE Entertainment Company. She’s held a grudge since then, and naturally had no good feelings for Gu Li, whom GT took a liking to.
Unsurprisingly, the newcomer was a nepotist. Xue Huaimo sneered, his impression of Gu Li only worsened.
The faces of the other two producers were quite unpleasant to look at.
In such an atmosphere, Gu Li was led into the lounge room by Director Yang.
“Ladies and gentlemen, our final judge has arrived. I’ve brought her here to get acquainted with you all.”
Director Yang greeted everyone with a beaming smile.
Everyone finally turned their gaze towards the source of the sound.
Seeing Gu Li’s face, still unspeakably beautiful without any trace of makeup on, the amazement was evident in everyone’s eyes.
However, the girl came into the team backed by resources and possessing stunning good looks. It was all too easy for her to be labeled as someone who climbed the ranks using ‘unspoken ways’.
As such, no one was genuinely friendly towards her.
Unaffected by their sullen attitude, Gu Li gave a faint smile and bowed politely, “Greetings to all the distinguished seniors. My name is Gu Li. I’m honored to be co-judging this program with everyone. I look forward to learning from all of you.”
Once she finished speaking, Director Yang introduced hurriedly, “Though Miss Gu is young, she’s a beloved comic artist and TV drama blogger who has a unique perspective on acting. The production team saw this and specifically invited her over.”
Cheng Ying unkindly suggested, “If Miss Gu is so talented, why not put on a performance for us to enjoy?”
She didn’t believe Gu Li had any acting skills and only wanted her to make a fool of herself in public. Ideally, she would thoroughly provoke the highly influential director, Xue Huaimo, and get kicked out from the production team.
While Cheng Ying was planning all this, Jiang Cheng, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly spoke, “Who can’t criticize on paper? Who’d want to watch her? It’s a waste of time.”
With a few words, he ruined Cheng Ying’s scheme, though it was also unclear whether it was deliberate.
Feeling exasperated, Cheng Ying forcibly maintained a smile on her face, “Director Xue, aren’t you always the most talent-loving? Today’s a rare opportunity. I believe you’d also want to see Miss Gu’s acting skills?”
Xue Huaimo frowned, scrutinizing Gu Li with an appraising gaze. “Can you act?”
Gu Li stood tall, her tone neither humble nor haughty, “Yes!”
“Bragging!”
“I’m telling the truth.”
“Hmph!”
Xue Huaimo scoffed with a sarcastic smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Fine, act for me. But if you act badly, get out of my production team.”
“What if I act quite well?”
Gu Li countered.
“Haha…”
Before Xue Huaimo could answer, Cheng Ying couldn’t wait and she laughed, “The ignorant girl thinks too highly of herself.”
Gu Li’s eyes swiveled to Cheng Ying, she spoke seriously, “Teacher Cheng, since you look down on me so much, dare you make a bet with me?”
Cheng Ying refused, “Why should I bet with you?”
Seeing her not taking the bait, Gu Li breezily said, “Oh, so you’re scared.”
As expected, provocation was the most effective way to deal with arrogant and conceited people. Even someone as smart as Cheng Ying couldn’t evade this trap.. “Nonsense! Am I afraid of you? Tell me, how do we bet?”