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Being teased by a friend like this, Liu Yiyang could no longer stay silent, so he took to his Facebook to post a picture to retaliate.

Alan_Liu Yiyang v:

Are we all sour lemons?

Are you sour about my good relationship with Sister Jasmine?

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The rich second generations bantered with each other, and after this wave, fans completely believed it. It was a sister-brother relationship based on socialism, there was no mysterious boyfriend, such a ridiculous match wasn't worthy of our Jasmine!

Jasmine thought everything was fine now. She said hi to Sister Chen, went to the bathroom to take a relaxing bath. After the bath, she saw new messages.--

Sister Chen: [Latest update, someone chase your clout.]

Jasmine: [?]

Sister Chen: [Tang Shanshan, you won't ask me who Tang Shanshan is, will you?!]

Jasmine: [That 90-flower who was on the variety show with me, I know, she posted alone on Facebook saying we are deep sisters?]

Sister Chen: [If she's being mocked, it's her, but you're the one being criticized now!]

...

Originally, Jasmine entered the entertainment industry just for fun, but she found some amusement along the way and wanted to play more. She wasn't someone who would hold animosity towards her peers, so chased clout was no big deal.

But being criticized was different!

Who would enjoy being insulted by thousands of netizens?

Jasmine called her agent sister on WeChat to ask what was going on.

From the tone of her voice, Jasmine could tell Sister Chen was very unhappy: "You challenged her position as the darling of the group and took away her spotlight, she's not happy. Just now, she did a live broadcast at home 'without' makeup, telling her fans that she saw the news of you and the mysterious boyfriend bidding farewell at the airport on the app, which was ridiculous."

"Isn't that standing up for justice?"

"At first, it seemed so, but the more she talked, the more inappropriate it sounded. Fans asked if she also knew about this? She said that after filming the variety show together, everyone got on the business car arranged by the program to return to the city. Then two very expensive off-road vehicles arrived, four cool guys came out to take you away. One of the mysterious boyfriends captured at the airport was one of them, and you two didn't have a private meeting alone, there were several people at that time."

Jasmine thought, "...it seems she's not wrong?"

"Still not wrong? Isn't this implying that you're playing around and cheating?"

"And she still not done, she said she originally wanted to go into the city together to have a meal and get to know each other better, but you were too busy. Fans asked her if they didn't get to know each other well after recording the program for such a long time. She said it wasn't convenient to reveal too much about the program, anyway, she didn't team up with you because both of you are girls. They stayed overnight at the same villager's house, but didn't chat. She said you looked very tired and unwilling to talk much."

 Sister Chen acted indignant, and then her own artist killed her popularity. Jasmine told her that's how it was, they were together the whole time during the recording, they slept in the same place at night because they battled a lot during the day and were quite tired, so they just tidied up and went to sleep without chatting. 

...

...

"Stupid, aren't you? Who told you that smearing others in the entertainment industry is all about making things up? What she said is true, but the tone and the regretful feeling when mentioning this issue make it seem like she, as a senior, wanted to get to know you but couldn't reach you. On the show, you teamed up with a male star, and after the show, four cool guys came in luxury cars to pick you up. She implies that you are arrogant, have a chaotic private life, and usually only hang out with boys. Does that suit your taste???" 

"Does this benefit her?" 

"It's for publicity, she says it to attract attention, making netizens misunderstand and queue up to criticize you. You can't explain too much for now, you can't reveal the content of the show before it airs, right? If you want to clear your name, you'll have to wait until after the show airs. By then, even if you successfully clear your name, she won't lose anything, and she can say that she spoke nothing but the truth, intending to help you dispel rumors and scandals, saying that netizens misinterpreted her words. Anyway, you've been played for nothing, getting nothing back." 

Jasmine paused for a moment, "...The entertainment industry is really full of talent." 

Sister Chen: ????? 

"Is it time to praise the entertainment industry now? My darling, you're being criticized. Don't expect the male artists you collaborated with to come forward to defend you before the variety show airs. Each of them is evidence that you only befriend boys." 

Moreover, those people probably won't come forward, they're probably waiting to see Jasmine's actions, to see what kind of person she really is. 

"Does anyone have the right to interfere in who I befriend? Can they control that? Who specifically targeted her? I battled all day, and I can't even feel tired?" Jasmine sat cross-legged on her 2*2 large bed, holding her phone, asking her manager, "Which company is Tang Shanshan from? What business is she discussing lately?" 

"...What do you want to do?" 

"You said her fans are all bashing me, saying I'm targeting her, I can't just take the blame for nothing!" 

Sister Chen: .... 

What kind of bizarre artist is this after all? 

However, Sister Chen still used her connections to inquire a bit, then told Xu Mi that Tang Shanshan is vying for the role of the male lead's sister in "Seeking Immortality." 

"Seeking Immortality" is a fantasy drama to be aired next year, with S-level investment, starring male lead Yu Yang and female lead Chen Xi. The supporting roles have not been completely finalized, and Tang Shanshan wants to play the male lead's sister, one of the most outstanding female characters in the entire drama, in terms of likability, not inferior to the female lead. 

"Then sign me up for an audition too." 

If her artist took the initiative to express interest in a role, how could Sister Chen not fight for her? She contacted the director there, asking if the role of the second female lead was still open and if they could give her artist a chance. 

Sister Chen actually has more than one artist under her, but it's likely that only Jasmine would come to mind for this role. 

They asked if Jasmine was interested in acting? 

Sister Chen said she was. 

Thinking that was settled, who knew? They regretfully said Jasmine was a bit late, and although the role hadn't been officially announced, it was basically confirmed. 

"I know Tang Shanshan is fighting for it, please consider my artist, she's not inferior to her in terms of conditions. Jasmine has a good fan base, her acting skills are decent among young actors, she can endure hardship, and she naturally attracts attention and trends."

"During a meal with some director friends, we talked about Jasmine. She has great conditions, but the role for this project has already been filled by Tang Shanshan, and we don't have sufficient reason to replace her. However, there are still a few female roles available. Why don't you consider taking one of those instead? Otherwise, we'll have to wait for another opportunity to collaborate.

Chen mentioned that she would need to think about it and inform Jasmine that the role was already filled, and changing now might not be feasible.

Jasmine had just searched for information about the 'Seeking Immortality' crew on her tablet and found out that the director's name was Gao Teng. She looked up his biography and relationships, realizing that his golden years as a director were from 2000 - 2013 when he produced many classic works that ranked highly in viewership. However, after 2013, his work was still good, but the audience felt he had lost some of his charm.

In response to these doubts, Gao Teng mentioned during a talk show.

His success was never solely his own. In 1999, he met his most important friend for life, the screenwriter Ai Heping. Back then, he was still a novice director, and Ai Heping was a rookie screenwriter. After the encounter of these two dreamy young people, they found that they had a lot in common, and that's how their collaboration began that year.

Despite Ai Heping's talent, his life was full of struggles. Before becoming famous, he experienced the loss of loved ones, and even after gaining fame, his marriage ended tragically.

His wife left him, and he couldn't bear the blow, so he chose to end his own life. This happened in 2013.

Devastated by the loss of his closest friend, Gao Teng took a break from filming for over a year. When he resumed, he never produced another classic like before.

Jasmine heard him express regret on a talk show, wishing he had paid more attention as his friend needed him the most, but he was too busy with work, and this became his biggest regret and sorrow.

Gao Teng dreams of going back in time.

But knows it's impossible. He can only apologize to Ai Heping in his dreams.

...

Later, Jasmine nearly teared up due to the emotional BGM in the show. However, she was quickly told to stop thinking about it as the role was already cast.

Hold back those tears for just one second, that won't be!

Chen's energy was not enough, so she decided to go talk to Gao Teng herself.

When Gao Teng realized Jasmine came for the role of the male lead's sister in 'Seeking Immortality,' he became interested in how this determined newcomer would persuade him. Jasmine called the screenwriter Ai Heping using a number provided by Ben and told Gao Teng that an old friend wanted to catch up.

After a tearful half-hour call with phone, Gao Teng's attitude changed. Wiping his tears, he sincerely asked Jasmine to join his crew as the second female lead.

With such a talented actress who also had a great rapport with him and could connect him with old friends, how could he not cast her?

Jasmine asked, "Wasn't Tang Shanshan already chosen?"

Gao Teng replied, "Well, honestly, she was recommended by one of the investors, but no contract has been signed yet. I believe you, Miss Lee, are the ideal choice for the second female lead. Let's sign the contract today. The filming won't start so soon, so you can go back and familiarize yourself with the character."

Jasmine felt she might not need to familiarize herself with the role too much.

Just then, the underworld messenger sent another message. In the end, Ai Heping had made a hasty decision to end his life in a moment of emotional breakdown. He too had his regrets, but at least through Jasmine, he was able to fulfill one wish - to apologize to Gao Teng in person.

Receiving a gift from him, Jasmine opened it to find a passive skill called "Ai Heping's Top Insight," specifically related to scripts.

For actors, performing is actually the last step. Pushing back, their work starts from the moment they receive the script, especially in roles with heavy scenes in the play.

They need to carefully read the script, first understand the story, then look closely, and fully grasp the emotions, changes, behaviors, and motivations of the characters. Only when you master these can you perform effortlessly.

Ai Heping is a recognized treasure in the screenwriting circle. He hasn't written too many scripts in his life, but each one is a classic. When it comes to understanding the story, Ai Heping is definitely top-notch. When he was the resident screenwriter for Gao Teng, he never hesitated to dissect the character and plot for actors who didn't quite get it.

When the actors opened that gift, they hit the jackpot! ˗ˋˏ♡ˎˊ˗

Jasmine didn't hesitate with Gao Teng, signed a contract with him, and immediately took a script back. Later that day, director Gao Teng announced on Facebook that they had finally found the desired actress, and the role of the female lead's sister was cast.

-- Just this?

-- Who did they cast? Which woman?

-- Don't tell me you guys don't read the forums? It was leaked a while ago that the investors liked Tang Shanshan, and she was already selected.

-- Everyone knows Tang Shanshan is eyeing that role. If it's really her, why did Director Gao say "finally found"? What's he so happy about?

-- I know someone involved in that project, and just spoke to her a couple of days ago. It's true that Tang Shanshan has been chosen.

-- I don't like her! She's so pretentious! Saying bad thing about my Kitty, claiming she had a luxury car pick her up for her first variety show recording. Such a gossip! Did the contract state you have to leave together after recording the show? So demanding!

-- Please, Miss Tang 33 (Nickname), make sure to include these requirements in the contract before signing it next time, clearly stating that the collaborating female artist must treat you like a sister.

-- She even mentioned she couldn't stand the writer making up stuff, fearing it would damage Jasmine's reputation. Can you believe it? She doesn't even know you and is trying to ride on your popularity. ...

...

The comments section under that Facebook post turned into a battlefield between Tang 33's fans and haters.

Meanwhile, at that moment, after receiving urgent training from Ben on how to apply basic face-slapping techniques, Jasmine posted two scripts on Facebook with a caption: "What to do with a proactive agent? Just have to be honest and obediently take on the role."

Those with keen eyesight noticed the two scripts, one on top with the title "Girls" visible, and the one below covered up.

No one would have connected this to "Seeking Immortality". The crucial point was that Director Gao Teng had just followed Jasmine on Facebook and liked her post.

-- OMG! What does this mean? Gao Teng followed and liked our Jasmine's post??

-- Who is Gao Teng?

-- Don't you know he's the director of the TV series "Seeking Immortality"? This show has huge investments, and the male lead is Yu Yang, and the female lead is Chen Xi.

-- It's Yu Yang, Yu Yang, Yu Yang, say it three times for emphasis!

-- Gao Teng just posted on Facebook that he finally found the desired actress, then immediately followed our Mi sister and liked her script. What do you think this means??

-- Did the sister steal Tang 33's role?

-- Hahaha, if that's true, I'm dying of laughter.

-- This is the karma for mocking others during live broadcasts.

-- If only she had looked at Ceca's fate a bit more, she wouldn't have done such a stupid thing.

-- Ceca's crew bullied my sister, and her role was taken away. Tang Shanshan took the lead in live streaming with my sister, and her role was also taken away. They were both the second female leads...

When Tang Shanshan saw Director Gao's Facebook post, she thought her role was being announced, so she wrote a short essay expressing her desire to work with Yu Yang and Chen Xi, and to learn from Director Gao, acknowledging her shortcomings but promising to fully prepare for the role and deliver a satisfactory performance for the audience.

She finished writing the essay but kept it in her drafts without posting it. Her assistant rushed in anxiously, "Something's wrong, Shanshan, Director Gao just followed Jasmine and liked her latest Facebook post."

Tang Shanshan's face paled, and she quickly checked Jasmine's profile. The top post was a photo of two scripts, and Gao had liked that post.

She immediately contacted the man who recommended her to the "Seeking Immortality" crew, asking if there had been any changes. Why did Gao Teng give Jasmine a like?

The man said the threat of withdrawal of funding didn't work, and Gao Teng mentioned that after confirming the female lead, there were plenty of people willing to provide additional funding for the movie.

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