Chapter 348
You Rong frowned upon hearing Wang Xiulan's words and said, "Sister Lan, you know I just want to focus on acting, not participate in variety shows. Can you..."
Before You Rong could finish speaking, Wang Xiulan interrupted him with a stern face, "You Rong! You are no longer the top star who became famous overnight two years ago, sought after everywhere. It's sheer luck you're even getting variety show offers. Instead of being grateful, you want to refuse? Do you know how rare this opportunity is for you! And do you know how much money the company paid out in compensation to brands and production teams two years ago because of your personal issues! Do you know how much you still owe the company! I'm begging you, wake up, and stop thinking you're too good for this!" Su Dan Novel Network.
After berating You Rong in one breath, Wang Xiulan stated her stance with unyielding firmness, "This is non-negotiable! 'Simple Life' is offering a decent sum, you'll go whether you want to or not!"
You Rong's face paled slightly, his lips pressed together tightly. He had no words to refute Wang Xiulan's accusations.
It was true that he had caused the company significant losses two years ago. He was currently burdened by debt and had no room to choose.
After a moment of silence, You Rong said in a deep voice, "Sister Lan, I understand. I will participate in this variety show."
Seeing You Rong concede, Wang Xiulan's displeasure eased. Realizing her words had been too harsh, she softened her tone and consoled him, "You Rong, don't take what I said to heart. I'm only looking out for you. Think of it this way, if you participate in the variety show and gain popularity, with more exposure, it might be easier for you to land roles in the future, don't you think?"
You Rong lowered his gaze slightly, "Sister Lan, I know. Don't worry, I will do my best to perform well on the show."
"It's good that you see it that way. Alright... then there's nothing else. You can go out now. Prepare to head to the recording venue in three days."
"Okay, I've noted it."
As You Rong left and the office door closed behind him, Wang Xiulan muttered to herself with a displeased expression, "I don't know what the producer of 'Simple Life' is thinking, insisting on inviting You Rong to the show. This show is quite popular, and I recommended other artists under me to him, but he refused them all, insisting on You Rong..."
You Rong, of course, didn't hear Wang Xiulan's discussion. As he walked out, he ran into another relatively well-known artist managed by Wang Xiulan. The young man's eyes flickered with disdain upon seeing him. He smiled at his assistant and said, "Tsk, if I were someone, I'd be too embarrassed to stay in the entertainment industry and would have announced my retirement long ago. Still have the nerve to cling to the company... But then again, owing the company so much money, I guess they can't retire even if they wanted to, so they can only run errands and scrape by day after day."
Anyone who heard this knew he was mocking You Rong. The young man expected to enrage You Rong, but You Rong's expression remained unchanged throughout. He didn't even spare the other man a glance, walking past him briskly.
The young man was furious, his face darkening. He stared at the direction You Rong had gone, grinding his teeth in anger.
"Hmph! Who does You Rong think he is, daring to ignore me! Hmph! We'll see in the future! There will be a day when he'll be begging and fawning over me!"
The assistant beside him said obsequiously, "Junyu, don't bother with You Rong. What's his standing now, and what's yours? Stooping to his level would make you look cheap."
Lu Junyu sneered, "You're right, bothering with him would indeed be beneath me. Let's ignore him and go in to see Sister Lan."
"Yeah, let's go in quickly."
You Rong walked out of Aurora Entertainment and stood by the bus stop, smoking, his eyes somewhat lost.
He loved acting and only wanted to act well. He didn't care about fame or fortune. Why was it so difficult?
After finishing his cigarette, You Rong extinguished the butt and threw it into the trash can. He boarded the bus to go home. His phone vibrated a few times in his pocket. Without looking, he knew it was a message from the landlord chasing him for rent.
You Rong gave a bitter smile.
Sister Lan was right. He had no choice...