Chapter 150: The Casting Controversy
Jiang Sui did not dwell too much on whether Lu Ye had developed a romantic obsession. After all, her career path and survival had always been her primary objectives. However, following their recent conversation, she found Lu Ye noticeably more considerate in every respect. Every arrangement he made and every item added to the house seemed to hit the mark of her personal comfort perfectly, to the point where Jiang Sui once wondered if Lu Ye had somehow grown a brain inside her own stomach.
When Jiang Sui mentioned that there were a few vacant apartments in her residential complex and asked if they needed to move in, Shi Heng packed his bags and moved in without a second thought. His speed was so impressive that even Jiang Sui had to admit it was remarkable. Although Shi Heng earned a decent income, he was still young, and with the high cost of property in Beihai City, he hadn't yet purchased a home. Naturally, upon hearing he could move in for free, he relocated immediately. As for Jiang Lai, after a moment of "hesitation," he followed suit.
Seeing them act as if they weren't outsiders, Jiang Sui felt a mix of appreciation and a slight sense of being a pushover. Just like that, her manager, her subordinate, and her assistant had all become her neighbors in the same complex.
While Jiang Sui and her team were busy with the move and acquisition matters, a storm was brewing online. It all started with the casting for "Palace Resignation."
In fact, posts regarding the casting of "Palace Resignation" had already appeared online when the talk show "A Date with Yu Lu" aired, as rumors had circulated that Jiang Sui and Bai Xixue were competing for the same role. However, it hadn't gained much traction at the time. It was only after the production team officially announced the cast that the controversy began to ferment. The disputes over Jiang Sui’s acting skills and the rumors of her taking advantage of a scene to strike the rising superstar Qin Ze filled the trending topics.
#JiangSuiActingSkills#
#JiangSuiStrikesQinZe#
#ComparisonOfActingSkillsBetweenJiangSuiAndBaiXixue#
#HowDidJiangSuiHaveTheCourageToTakeTheRoleOfChenWanwan#
#IsTheDirectorBlind#
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As this casting scandal fermented, Jiang Sui once again became a permanent fixture on the trending list. However, due to her recent efforts to win over fans, even though the trending topics were mostly negative, her supporters and casual observers alike spoke up in her defense.
"Oh, here we go again. Let me see who has so much money to smear our Mommy Jiang Sui. Oh, it’s the Mosquito clan, then never mind."
A reply below: "Can someone explain who the Mosquito clan is?"
A sub-reply: "Sister, what do mosquitoes do? They suck blood (Xi-Xue)."
"Don't be so quick to judge. What's wrong with Jiang Sui's acting? The show hasn't even aired yet, are you already mocking her on credit?"
"To be fair, Jiang Sui's acting used to be an eyesore, but aren't people allowed to improve? Let's wait until the show airs before passing judgment."
"If Bai Xixue's CEO husband is so powerful, why couldn't he get her the lead role? Why is she fighting for a third-tier role? Has she fallen so far?"
"I don't care about Miss Jiang's acting skills, but her skill in hitting our brother Qin Ze was quite refined. Our brother Qin Ze's delicate face can't handle a slap from this lady (smile). That scene wasn't in the script, was it? We demand an explanation for Miss Jiang taking it upon herself to add such a scene."
"Jiang Sui, apologize! Who gave you permission to hit our brother Qin Ze? You hit him so hard, aren't you afraid of retribution?"
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When Shi Heng saw this, he simply tutted twice: "Exciting!" He then switched to another public relations group to discuss the next phase of the plan.
During the turmoil of this scandal, the acquisition plan for Xingyue Culture had been successfully executed. Without anyone knowing, they had become the power behind the acquired company. Only after signing all the contracts did Jiang Sui have the time to take a look at the internet.