Dai Ze felt curious about Song Xi's attitude towards her previous appearance fee, so he subtly inquired, "Manager Lou, was the appearance fee too low?"
Lou Yuming replied nonchalantly, "It's alright."
Whether it was there or not didn't matter, as he didn't expect Song Xi to get rich relying on it.
But Dai Ze heard it with a different implication.
It seemed Manager Lou didn't care about her and wasn't generous with money. Poor Song Xi, he'd have to find her more jobs in the future.
At the company.
Xiao Mo looked at the posters and standees of Song Xi plastered everywhere in the company and said with admiration, "Sister Xi, you're amazing!"
Song Xi said helplessly, "That's because I'm the only artist in the company right now. Once we sign others, it might not be the same."
"Xixi." Ge Baitao walked over from the other end of the corridor. She was dressed in a professional manner today, completely different from her usual attire, exuding a more capable, strong woman vibe.
"Is the contract signed?"
Song Xi nodded.
Ge Baitao affectionately hooked her arm, showing no air of a boss at all. "You stood me up last time, think about how you'll compensate me!"
Song Xi smiled, "Treat you to a meal?"
"Fine."
She was easy to appease. Catching a glimpse of a young girl following Song Xi, she asked in surprise, "Who is she?"
Fearing Xiao Mo might let something slip, Song Xi quickly introduced, "My newly hired assistant."
Fortunately, Xiao Mo didn't say anything out of line.
She bent down and bowed, looking obedient and endearing. "Hello, I'm Sister Xi's assistant, Xiao Mo!"
"Hello, I'm the boss of this company. You can call me Manager Ge." Ge Baitao was very pleased and leaned closer to Song Xi, saying, "Not bad, you're finally starting to look like an artist. I was planning to help you find one, but I didn't expect you to move so fast!"
"I just happened to meet the right person." Song Xi changed the subject and teased her, "Manager Ge?"
Ge Baitao looked a little embarrassed and quickly pulled her forward, "I'm hungry, let's go eat! Xiao Mo, you come too!"
"Ah... okay!"
Xiao Mo trembled. She hadn't expected such a young and cute girl to be the boss of this company! So amazing!
Ge Baitao chose a Japanese restaurant near the company building.
When Xiao Mo saw the prices on the menu, her hand trembled in shock.
Song Xi said gently, "It's okay, order whatever you like to eat. Manager Ge is paying today."
Ge Baitao: "?"
Song Xi pouted, looking wronged. "I just signed the contract and don't have any money on hand, Manager Ge."
Seeing her act spoiled, Ge Baitao felt her senses reel, and with a grand gesture, she said, "Choose whatever you want!"
Song Xi burst out laughing and said coyly, "Thank you, Manager Ge."
Ge Baitao laughed like an idiot.
Xiao Mo: "..."
Is this the relationship between a normal boss and an artist?
During the meal, Ge Baitao kept complaining to Song Xi about work matters. Xiao Mo listened quietly, her internal alarm bells starting to ring.
Their relationship was definitely not ordinary!
Seeing that Xiao Mo wasn't eating much, Song Xi thoughtfully pulled a few dishes she liked towards her.
Xiao Mo's heart softened. "Wuwuwu, Sister Xi is so gentle."
After listening to Ge Baitao finish her complaints, Song Xi asked, "What's going on with Ye Tian lately?"
Ge Baitao's lips were almost on fire from talking. She took a sip of water. "Ah, you don't know? A while ago, an old actor was interviewed and said that current actors don't bother memorizing their lines, just say numbers, and rely entirely on dubbing."
"And then?"
"Coincidentally, that same night, someone posted Ye Tian's video online, so he got flamed."
Ge Baitao shook her head. "He's quite wronged. It wasn't him who said numbers, he just happened to be in the line of fire. I suspect someone is trying to frame him."
Song Xi agreed. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
She didn't know the reason behind it and thought it wasn't a big deal. If she had known, she should have sent him a few messages to comfort him. Now that he was in closed training, he probably couldn't see them.
Song Xi sighed, feeling a pang of guilt.
Ye Tian even called her Sister Song Xi.
Seeing her crestfallen expression, Ge Baitao walked over and hugged her.
"Don't worry, Xixi. Ye Tian is a grown man, he's not that fragile. Anyway, you'll be going to the big studio in ten-odd days, and you can find an opportunity to ask then."
Song Xi nodded, there was nothing else she could do.
Xiao Mo stood by, at a loss, but remembering Lou Yuming's instructions, she quickly took out her phone and reported everything truthfully.
[Manager Lou, a boss is treating Sister Song Xi and me to a meal.]
[Manager Lou, that boss is very good to Sister Song Xi, and they are hugging right now.]
When Lou Yuming saw this message, his dark eyes narrowed. Just as he was about to initiate a video call, Xiao Mo sent another message.
[Manager Lou, it's not just men, I think you should be wary of women too!]
Lou Yuming: "?"
A photo of two girls embracing was sent over.
Xiao Mo: [Manager Lou, Sister Xi looks so beautiful from this death angle [rose]]
Lou Yuming: "…………"
What kind of assistant did he find for Song Xi!