The News Spreads

"Su Xiao is a newcomer, and suddenly giving him such an important role, especially opposite a big star like you, Linda, is a lot of pressure," Liang Xiaoyuan tried to smooth things over to avoid the awkwardness.

Xia Zixuan followed up, "Yes. It's understandable for a newly signed artist to feel this kind of pressure."

"Pressure? Does he not trust my abilities? Even if he's a rookie, with a veteran like me guiding him, what's there to worry about?" Linda Murong couldn't hold back her anger any longer.

Seeing Linda Murong's agitation, Liang Xiaoyuan hurriedly reassured her, "Linda, don't get upset over such trivial matters."

"Trivial? Being rejected is a trivial matter?" Linda Murong was completely losing control.

Xia Zixuan calmly walked over to Linda Murong, "So, Linda, what do you want to do? Anger won't solve anything."

"I want Su Xiao to be the male lead!" Linda Murong practically shouted. Her pride would never allow her to tolerate rejection.

Xia Zixuan sneered, "Linda, why are you so fixated on this?"

"Today, I am fixated on this! If Su Xiao doesn't play the lead, I won't take the role," Linda Murong grabbed her bag and stormed out with her agent.

"I'm going to find Su Xiao," Liang Xiaoyuan said to Xia Zixuan, watching Linda Murong's retreating figure.

Xia Zixuan shook his head, "There's no need. Going to Su Xiao now won't solve anything."

Liang Xiaoyuan was anxious, "Then what should we do?"

"Wait and see," Xia Zixuan said these four words expressionlessly before leaving.

Su Xiao's refusal was firm, and Linda Murong was furious. At this point, approaching either of them would only deepen the issue. The only option was to wait for them to calm down before discussing the matter again.

"Did you hear? Su Xiao turned down Linda Murong's invitation!" The news of Linda Murong being rejected quickly spread throughout Fengxing Entertainment.

The news traveled fast and eventually reached Shen Tong. Compelled by some unknown force, Shen Tong ran to Liang Xiaoyuan's office to ask, "I heard a new artist named Su Xiao refused to act with Linda Murong. Is that true?"

"Yes! Good news never travels far, but bad news spreads like wildfire. No wonder Linda lost control," Liang Xiaoyuan said with a wicked smile. "Shen Tong, you know that as an agent, the most important thing is to control your curiosity, right? Yet here you are, confirming it with your boss. Be careful, I might fire you!"

Shen Tong rolled her eyes, "I knew you were shameless, but I didn't know you were this shameless!"

"Hey! I was joking, and you call me shameless? No sense of humor!" Liang Xiaoyuan complained.

Shen Tong retorted proudly, "I was joking too!"

Liang Xiaoyuan fell silent again but was used to this banter.

"But why does the name Su Xiao sound so familiar?" Shen Tong frowned, pondering.

"You forgot? You brought up the male artist profiles that day," Liang Xiaoyuan reminded her.

"What? It was him?" Shen Tong couldn't believe it.

"Yeah! But why were you the one who brought up that profile? You just have to meddle in everything!" Liang Xiaoyuan asked, voicing his curiosity.

Shen Tong scratched her head awkwardly, "That day, after you took up the stack of profiles, everyone realized one was missing. They were too scared to take it up, thinking they might get scolded. I casually said we shouldn't deny anyone a chance, and then I ended up being the one to take it up."

"Well, you were right! You gave him a big opportunity!" Liang Xiaoyuan praised Shen Tong's actions.

Shen Tong laughed helplessly, "He didn't appreciate it at all. If he and Linda knew it was me who caused this mess, they'd hate me!"

"But Su Xiao really is a mystery. What new artist would refuse such a great opportunity? He turned what should have been a happy story into a tragedy," Liang Xiaoyuan was still puzzled by Su Xiao's actions.

Shen Tong's eyes sparkled, "I really want to know what this Su Xiao is like. He's a legend among us now!"

Liang Xiaoyuan looked at Shen Tong in disbelief, "A legend? The guy causing the company so much trouble is a legend to you?"

"Trouble?" Shen Tong was confused.

"Yes!" Liang Xiaoyuan sighed, "Linda Murong is fixated on Su Xiao. She said if he doesn't play the lead, she won't act either. This woman is so prideful. Everything's ready, but we can't start filming, costing the company money every day."

Shen Tong nodded thoughtfully, "Changing the female lead is impossible now. Everyone knows Linda is attached to this project. Anyone who takes the role would be going against her."

Liang Xiaoyuan frowned, "The company loses money every day we're not filming. It's a headache."

"So, will this just be left unresolved?" Shen Tong could see Liang Xiaoyuan's frustration.

Liang Xiaoyuan shook his head, "Even if we wanted to fix it, we don't know how. Linda wants Su Xiao, and Su Xiao refuses."

"Why doesn't Su Xiao want to act with Linda?" Shen Tong was perplexed.

"I want to know too! I've never seen anything like this in all my years. Even Xia Zixuan, who can handle anything, is troubled by this," Liang Xiaoyuan said, increasingly agitated.

Shen Tong realized how difficult the situation was if even Xia Zixuan couldn't resolve it.

Indeed, Xia Zixuan was troubled. In the general manager's office, he was discussing the matter with Su Xiao. Surprisingly, this artist was unyielding. Neither threats nor incentives worked.

"Su Xiao, reconsider," Xia Zixuan never imagined he'd have to plead with a newcomer.

"No need to reconsider. I won't accept the role," Su Xiao's attitude was firm.

Xia Zixuan tried another angle, "You don't need to worry about the pay. The lead role's compensation will satisfy you, and if it's not enough, we can increase it."

Su Xiao looked disdainful, "Do you think everyone is as obsessed with money as you?"

"So, the script doesn't suit you? If so, you can make changes as you see fit," Xia Zixuan thought he had found a breakthrough.

Su Xiao responded bluntly, "Don't bother guessing. There's no reason. I just don't want to act."