The Role Has Been Snatched Away

Shen Yunchu opened Weibo and suddenly felt compelled to express herself in a post.

So tired.

The two succinct words convey her physical and mental exhaustion.

Within a minute, the haters arrived as expected.

"Have you ever tried your best? Are you tired already? If people don't know any better, they might think you're constantly busy with filming schedules. Do you even have any this month?"

"The person above seems to have misunderstood the type of tiredness she's referring to. After all, the wealthy sponsors adore her face."

"Could it be true that you snatched the role of the third female lead from Xue Yuanyuan?"

"Well, you finally pleased your wealthy sponsors. And they finally have gotten you in the cast. Truly remarkable."

Shen Yunchu put down her phone.

In the entertainment industry, there was a kind of fame called "notorious fame", but there was also a kind of fame called "totally notorious".

Shen Yunchu was probably one of those who had deviated from the norm.

Despite being able to rely on her looks alone, she insisted on relying on her artistic sensibility.

The so-called artistic sensibility was that she had a unique interpretation for every scene she performed, to the extent that all her antics on set were deliberately edited and posted online.

As a result, she had become a target of relentless criticism.

However, Shen Yunchu was not one to be trifled with.

When someone insulted her, she didn't directly retaliate.

Instead, she responded with a cryptic tone, reasoning with them.

As she spoke, the haters became speechless, and she successfully attracted even more of them.

Shen Yunchu: Fine, go ahead and criticize. I will soon become the Best Newcomer. Just wait until I join the cast and the film is released. I will be the next Best Actress that you can't even dream of reaching.

In the early morning, the sun shone brightly.

Ring...

The phone rang incessantly.

Shen Yunchu, still groggy, answered it absentmindedly, "I told you not to call in the morning…"

"Sis, something's wrong."

Shen Yunchu jolted upright, her mind still a bit foggy.

Slowly, she realized it was her assistant calling.

Assistant Wang sounded on the verge of tears, "Sis, that Xue Yuanyuan is so disgusting. She snatched your role as the third female lead."

Shen Yunchu felt a surge of anger, as disturbing someone's peaceful sleep is a grave offense.

But she didn't have time to be angry now.

She flipped over and jumped out of bed, "Who took away the role I've been longing for?"

"Sis, where are you now? I'll come and pick you up. Ms Chen said Xue Yuanyuan has taken on this role and has already signed the contract with the company."

Shen Yunchu grabbed her coat and rushed downstairs, "Wait for me, I'm coming right away."

Gu Jinwei, enjoying a rare day off, had just brewed a cup of coffee when he heard the sound of footsteps echoing in the stairwell.

As he turned his head, that girl had already disappeared at a sprinter's speed.

They had agreed not to interfere with each other, so he wouldn't inquire too much about where she was heading for in such a hurry.

He continued to leisurely sip his coffee.

Ms Chen was one of the senior star's agents at Star City Entertainment, overseeing a dozen artists.

She divided them into different categories: currently popular, in reserve, and cannon fodder.

For example, the newcomer in front of her, Yunchu, had been under her wing for a year.

She admitted that, at first glance, she knew this girl would surely become popular.

With that appearance alone, she had one of the best talents needed in the industry.

However, she underestimated this newcomer's ability to court controversy.

When the Best Actor from the neighboring company got into a scandal, Shen Yunchu was the first to give it a like.

And when the rookie from the next door expressed dissatisfaction with the company's contract termination, Shen Yunchu was also the first to give it a like.

In short, beneath all sorts of scandals, her agile figure could be seen.

She simply loved to watch the chaos unfold and was always at the forefront of the gossip.

Like it! Like that!

Ms Chen had a headache, a severe headache.

She had asked Yunchu to hand over her social media accounts, but the girl rejected the request, claiming it was an invasion of privacy, and keep liking all kinds of dramas.

Shen Yunchu looked at the middle-aged agent in front of her.

Despite her inner disgust, she maintained a professional smile and said, "The production crew informed me that I will be playing the role of the Snake Demon."

"Well, but you haven't signed the contract yet, right?" Ms Chen replied dismissively.

"That's just the final step. I passed the audition, and the director and production crew were very satisfied with my performance. I even had my makeup and clothing done. I'll be joining the crew tomorrow, and now…"

"I've said it before, until the contract is signed, anything can happen."

"Ms Chen, you're blatantly robbing me."

Ms Chen couldn't help but laugh at her remark. "Yunchu, you've been with the company for a while now, and you should have learned the rules by now. You should know why they suddenly changed the role."

"Aren't you the one who knows the best whether I've learned about the rules, Ms Chen?" Shen Yunchu sneered.

Ms Chen's face darkened upon hearing this, and she emphasized, "Don't come here causing trouble. This is the company's decision. Xue Yuanyuan is more obedient and understands the rules better than you. At least she won't confront me. The company will focus on nurturing her next quarter!"

"It seems like having a sugar daddy is quite useful."

Ms Chen slammed the table and stood up. "Yunchu, you better think it twice before speaking. Don't forget, you still have five years left on your contract. I can cut off all your resources anytime."

"But what if I don't?" Shen Yunchu, spoiled since childhood, had developed a fearless attitude.

How could a mere agent dare to confront her?

Ms Chen forcefully threw the documents in her hand onto the table. "So, you think you are tough now, huh? If you don't follow the company's arrangements, I can completely blacklist you."

"I'll post on Weibo as soon as I leave this place. Your esteemed company is truly remarkable."

"Do you dare?!"

"Why wouldn't I?!"

Ms Chen knew her temper well. She could completely rely on her connections and act recklessly without any bottom line.

But if Shen Yunchu caused a scene, it might affect Xue Yuanyuan.

Shen Yunchu chuckled lightly. "This little company, I've had enough. I'm going to terminate my contract now. You don't need to waste your efforts trying to blacklist me."

Ms Chen glared at her. When this girl entered the company, she claimed to support her unfortunate siblings, penniless and with no way out, and was forced to join the entertainment industry.

"Now that you haven't earned a penny, you dare to talk about terminating the contract? It's truly laughable. The little money you've earned can't even cover your expenses!"

"I don't need you to worry about whether I can afford it or not. After all, I don't even want to snatch back this stolen role. I'm not a garbage dump. I won't let myself be tainted by trash."

"You…" Ms Chen's face turned purple with anger. She raised her trembling hand and pointed at this ignorant girl.

"Fine, you better terminate the contract immediately. Otherwise, I won't give you any more resources, and you can wait to be blacklisted by the company!"

Shen Yunchu turned around gracefully, completely disregarding her as her agent.