The Queen's Rumored Father

"Teacher He, I didn't mean anything by saying this. I just wanted to make one point." Xu Yuan paused, then said, "I turned down all those invitations, not a single one."

Teacher He was momentarily stunned, which shows how surprised he was that he couldn't find the words to say.

Reject all?

How could anyone be so stupid?

Even if they don't accept the offer, most artists choose to postpone it for the time being.

Because no one can predict when something you've decided on might change.

For example, Yu Zheng and Qiu Ze: Yu Zheng thought the deal was done, but then Qiu Ze received a Golden Horse Award nomination for Best Actor and immediately broke the contract. Similarly, Qiu Ze thought his value would skyrocket after the nomination, but after breaking the contract with Yu Zheng, he hasn't released any new works since.

In a sense, both of them are victims of this broken promise.

Because of this environment, delaying has become the safest and most reliable strategy.

Xu Yuan is too young!

"Isn't this a bit risky? Doing this will offend a lot of people," Teacher He earnestly advised Xu Yuan.

"It's a bit risky, but I think this is the only way to show my sincerity, Teacher He," Xu Yuan said.

"Huh? What?" Teacher He's brain short-circuited. Sincerity?

"Mr. He, I've been waiting for this call. Xiaoxuan is Huang Yiyun's senior partner, and we've heard about this music program for a long time and have been interested in it for a long time," Xu Yuan said. "I turned down so many offers just so that I could tell you this moment, Mr. He, that we're taking the show, and we're definitely going to take it!"

"I know that you, Mr. He, have the authority to make the final decision on the cast for this program, so today, I'd like to ask you a question as well. Has the cast for this program been decided yet?"

Xu Yuan turned the tables on him.

His actions could be described as a desperate gamble.

He turned down all offers during this period just to finalize the singer's spot.

Instead of the thought that He Jiong had when he called earlier, which was to first confirm each other's intentions and keep them as backup options.

Xu Yuan wants stability, not possibilities!

If this matter isn't settled today, then Hunan TV will definitely consider several more actresses, and Meng Xiaoxuan will then have competitors.

What Xu Yuan is about to do will have a short-term impact on Meng Xiaoxuan's future.

During periods of reputational turmoil, no one can say for sure whether Hunan TV will switch to a safer option.

Therefore, it seems that Xu Yuan has exhausted all his options today.

But in reality, it was he who cut off He Jiong's path.

To agree or not to agree!

There is no third option.

Teacher He is incredibly astute. Even if he didn't realize it at first, he's come to his senses now.

He smiled, the corners of his mouth turning up.

Honestly, smart people are never afraid to talk to other smart people, let alone deal with them. On the contrary, it saves everyone trouble, and such cooperation is often a win-win situation.

"You think so highly of this program on Hunan TV?" Teacher He had already made up his mind.

"No, even if this show becomes a hit, Hunan TV will still have to remain quiet for another year or two, that's for sure," Xu Yuan said. "I have high hopes for you, Teacher He! Hunan TV programs may not always be popular, but with you on board, there's no problem!"

Anyone can say nice things, but few can do things so well while also using honeyed words.

"Okay, then I'll be honest with you. Originally, I was going to make three more calls after this one," Teacher He said frankly. "But now, I can finally have a proper dinner. I wish 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' great success in ratings."

"Thank you, Teacher He!" Xu Yuan smiled as well.

"By the way, after 'Chang'an' is released, your crew will be coming on a show, you absolutely have to come!"

"I grew up watching your shows, and I've been eagerly waiting for this!"

"Am I that old?"

"Hahaha"

……

Back at Meng Xiaoxuan's residence, Meng Xiaoxuan was on the phone.

Seeing her pale face, Xu Yuan knew that it was most likely Wu Jinlong.

"A dozen or so projects, and you turned them all down? What do you want? Do you only care about Hollywood projects? Who do you think you are? Do you think you're some kind of superstar? You're just a celebrity. What will you be in six months?"

A series of questions came through the phone receiver, without Xu Yuan needing to use his ability to read the wind and draw pictures.

The sound was really loud.

Meng Xiaoxuan grew up without a father and possessed a gentle exterior but a strong inner core, disdaining such verbal exchanges. However, Wu Jinlong took this as a symbol of his success and became increasingly reckless in his speech.

Finally, they even went so far as to say things like "freezing out" or "banning" him.

"If you don't take it, fine, I'll make sure you can't get a single project in the future!" Wu Jinlong said firmly, sounding every bit the imposing man.

"Okay, from today onwards, Xiaoxuan will not accept any projects sent by Haoyue."

beep!

Xu Yuan hung up the phone, turned to Meng Xiaoxuan, and said, "Weren't you quite mischievous when you were little? Remember, next time something like this happens, just hang up. Then tell me, and I'll break his legs!"

Meng Xiaoxuan looked at Xu Yuan, her eyes slightly red.

"dad!"

She suddenly rushed towards Xu Yuan, tears streaming down her face.

She could once be willful because she had a father who sheltered her from the wind and rain and solved all her problems. But then, that person disappeared, and her colorful world suddenly turned black and white.

Many ill-intentioned people have appeared around me, and there has been a lot of criticism and scolding.

Meng Xiaoxuan had no choice but to learn to endure it.

"Good girl." Xu Yuan stroked Meng Xiaoxuan's head and said softly, "Starting tomorrow, you can do whatever you want, Dad will back you up!"

That night, Xu Yuan sat by Meng Xiaoxuan's bedside, keeping her company until she fell asleep.

Then he quietly left, opened Weibo in the living room, and looked at the new trending topics of the day.

"Yang Ying from Huace has signed with Louis Vuitton and is also a brand ambassador in China; her name is listed before Meng Xiaoxuan's!"

Xu Yuan had actually known about this trending topic for a while, but he only had time to look into it now.

Under the trending topic, netizens who were just watching the drama unfold were already excited.

Especially because of Meng Xiaoxuan's two consecutive new songs, Yang Ying's fans, who had been driven to despair, can finally come back to life.

"Haha, see? The ranking has an order!"

"Yes, they are both brand ambassadors for the Chinese market, so the counterfeit naturally has to take a backseat."

"This is underhanded by Louis Vuitton; is this favoritism?"

"That's really unfair. Whether you follow the order of signing or the first letter, Meng Xiaoxuan should be listed first."

"This is a loss of face. We finally managed to sign a big international brand, but we're still ranked behind our competitors."

"This is the difference in resources. Huace is miles ahead of Haoyue Film and Television in this regard."

"Haoyue? You don't know? I heard Haoyue and Meng Xiaoxuan are about to break up. Meng Xiaoxuan is all alone now, where would she get any resources? She's too arrogant, how can anyone be willing to support her if she's not squeezed at all?"

"Meng Xiaoxuan's career may have reached its limit. Female celebrities without resources can't do anything."

"I'm an insider, so let me say something. Huace spent a fortune on this Louis Vuitton endorsement; you could say they didn't earn a single penny from it, all to sabotage Meng Xiaoxuan!"

Netizens are discussing it extensively, and insiders are constantly making revelations.

Suddenly, Meng Xiaoxuan, who was in a very good situation, felt as if she was about to suffer a Waterloo at any moment.

This is the entertainment industry—a place of constant change, where heaven and hell can be separated in the blink of an eye.

Therefore, Xu Yuan was prepared to give Hua Ce, Hao Yue, and Donkey Brand a profound lesson.