Chapter 48

Chapter 48 A Helpless Case

Situ Qingshan stared at Song Qingming, dumbfounded, "What did you say?

"I don't think you're suited to be in this profession, You've got no talent, and you don't seem to have put in any effort. That is why I'd advise you to stay away from acting."

「So, when Director Song cut me off so early on, it was because my acting was atrocious?」

For someone who had already pictured herself as a top-billed actress, Situ Qingshan couldn't accept the sudden turn of events.

"No, no," Situ Qingshan whimpered as she rushed down the stage and toward Song Qingming. "Please, Director Song, give me another chance! I haven't been feeling well, so I didn't get to read the script properly. If you give me one more chance, I promise I won't let you down!"

Situ Qingshan had to do whatever it took to get back into Song Song Qingming's good books. As the youngest award winning director, being in his movies would only help propel her to stardom.

"You want me to give you another chance? Every actor only gets one shot at an audition, so they cherish any chance they get. Not only have you not prepared well, but you also have no talent, yet you're demanding to have a go again? Who do you think you are? Do you own the entertainment industry? With your kind of attitude, you'll never succeed!"

Situ Qingshan's face turned a bright shade of red after being admonished by Song Qingming so publicly and blatantly.

「So what if I want to cut corners? I'm sure I'm not as bad as he claims!」

Situ Qingshan felt her temper rising as she fished a card from her pocket and slammed it down on the table in front of Song Qingming

Her actions were so sudden and rude that everyone could only stare in stunned silence.

As a world-renowned director, even the biggest names in the entertainment industry treated Song Qingming with politeness and respect. Situ Qingshan was a nobody, yet she dared to throw a fit at Song Qingming. At that point, everyone only had one thought in their heads: 「Is she crazy?」

Curious, they turned their gazes toward the card, only to collectively reel back in shock. It was a business card, but importantly, it belonged to Ye Sijue.

"Ye Sijue, this woman is a friend of Young Master Ye…"

"No wonder she's so cocky. Our movie requires a huge budget and there's no way we can get it completed without Ye Group's funding…"

In just a blink of an eye, everyone's initial disdain toward Situ Qingshan had turned into fear and respect as they talked amongst themselves in hushed.

Despite the slight commotion, Song Qingming remained indifferent. "What do you mean by this? Are you threatening me?"

Situ Qingshan raised her chin toward Song Qingming and scoffed. "I'm not threatening you, but here's what's going to happen. If you don't make me the female lead, you can kiss your entire movie goodbye."

Upon hearing her words, Jie rui, the producer sitting next to Song Qingming, went into a full-blown panic. He hurriedly leaned in and whispered, "Director Song, please make an exception just this once. The award-winning actresses you've worked with didn't all start out with good acting skills, did they? With your guidance, I'm sure you can turn this one into award-winning material too."

Song Qingming's expression slid into a frown.

There was a world of difference between having acting skills that could be improved on and having zero talent. Besides, Situ Qingshan had no respect for the profession.

To put it bluntly, she was a helpless case.

Still, Jie rui pressed on. "Please, Mr. Song, I beg of you. You and the screenwriter have spent two long years just to develop the script. You can't let your hard work go to waste!"

Song Qingming instantly fell silent as he contemplated his options.

After three minutes, he finally came to a decision. "I won't accept any imperfections. If you lot insist. on casting her, I'll quit as the director."

Having made his stand clear, Song Qingming walked away without any hesitation and with his head held high.