Chapter 1575: Accidentally Misjudged

Cai Xiaotang was confused by what she heard and asked, "What exactly happened?"

"The model you recommended has stiff poses, unnatural expressions, and doesn't understand anything! She pulls a long face whenever I give her a few pointers!"

At this point, the photographer rolled his eyes.

He said indignantly, "Do you have any idea how many models out there are waiting for my guidance? Instead of being secretly happy, she was impatient with me! It's infuriating!"

The photographer was truly angry.

Having been in the industry for so long, he had seen many big stars.

But never had he met anyone like that little model—poor aptitude, yet looking down on everything!

Cai Xiaotang didn't know what had happened on set.

But seeing her friend so angry, she first comforted him, "Maybe she's young and doesn't understand social nuances. Don't be like her."

"Don't use age as an excuse. I've met many young models who are humble, eager to learn, and have a natural spark!"

"Besides, she's not that young for a model! To be in this state at her age, her career is basically finished!"

"Oh, and her mother too. She's clearly a layman, yet she stood next to me pointing fingers! And she was being so snide... Tell me, my dear, where on earth did you find such a freak?"

Her friend's speed of complaining grew faster and faster, eventually sounding like a tongue twister.

This was enough to prove that he was about to explode with anger!

Cai Xiaotang rubbed her temples and explained, "I just saw that the girl was struggling and wanted to give her a chance..."

"Honey, next time you have an opportunity like this, give it to someone else. Don't you dare dump it on me again; it'll shorten my life!"

"Understood. So, where are they now?"

"I kicked them out. They still looked resentful when they left, saying they were going to find someone to complain about me!"

Find someone to complain?

Could it be...

A bad premonition arose in Cai Xiaotang's heart.

And just at this moment, a servant walked over and said there were guests visiting.

It was exactly Cheng Xueli and her daughter.

It's over, the war has shifted here!

Cai Xiaotang let out a silent wail and had the servant invite the mother and daughter in.

Although she didn't welcome them internally, Cai Xiaotang's surface-level manners were quite good.

With that gentle smile on her face, no one could tell how miserable she felt inside.

Cheng Xueli was also fairly polite; once they met, she started with some small talk.

But after only five minutes, she began to complain about the photographer.

And the content of what she said was the exact opposite of what the photographer had said.

She felt the photographer had a bad attitude and, relying on his status in the industry, looked down on Xu Zixin in every way.

Even... harassing Xu Zixin!

It was true that Xu Zixin was a newcomer, but she also had dignity.

Facing provocation and nitpicking, she had to fight back!

Cheng Xueli was all passionate and indignant, like a messenger of justice.

But Cai Xiaotang was stunned listening to it.

She knew her friend very well and knew his character, so she spoke up for him: "There must be a misunderstanding here."

Cheng Xueli waved her hand and said firmly, "Impossible. His hand was constantly resting on Zixin's shoulder, and from time to time there was other physical contact. I even took photos as evidence!"

"But... he has a boyfriend!"

Cheng Xueli curled her lip and said disdainfully, "So what? Maybe he's bisexual!"

What?

Bisexual...

This woman really had confidence in her daughter's charm!

Able to turn someone's orientation around!

Cai Xiaotang tried hard to suppress the urge to roll her eyes.

Now, she deeply understood the evaluation Xu Xiaoxiao had given of Cheng Xueli and her daughter over the phone.

To be honest, that evaluation was really conservative.

If it were Cai Xiaotang, she could definitely go on and on about it!

But now was not the time to complain. Cai Xiaotang rubbed her temples with her fingers and responded, "Since the collaboration is unpleasant, then don't force it."

"I think so too. Then please find a photographer with good morals for us," Cheng Xueli requested as if it were only natural.

Cai Xiaotang, however, found it laughable.

She thought that if she handled this matter any further, she probably wouldn't have any friends left!

Cai Xiaotang didn't want to get dragged into the mess, so she said, "Why not go to an agency to gain some experience and learn systematically?"

Cheng Xueli didn't think her daughter needed to learn.

In her view, Xu Zixin was naturally gifted and should be a huge hit, enjoying the adoration of thousands!

Learning? That was a waste of time!

Also...

What was wrong with Cai Xiaotang? Why did her attitude suddenly turn cold?

Could it be... that dead girl Xu Xiaoxiao said something to Cai Xiaotang?

If that were true, Cheng Xueli would definitely find a chance to tear that dead girl's mouth apart!

Cheng Xueli suppressed her anger, her tone of voice also becoming a bit stiff: "It wouldn't be bad to have a company to get in touch with. I wonder, which company does Madam intend to introduce to us?"

"Just... Zhonghe Entertainment, then."

Cheng Xueli glanced at Xu Zixin, and seeing the latter nod, she then said: "That's fine."

Cai Xiaotang scrolled through her phone, found a number, and gave it to Cheng Xueli.

Then she said: "This is the contact information for their manager. You can communicate with them yourselves, then send your materials to his email address."

"And then? When will we meet?"

"Wait for his notification."

This whole operation... isn't this just the normal procedure?

Cheng Xueli was dissatisfied with this arrangement, so she said: "We are all so familiar with each other, can't you just make a phone call and arrange it?"

Heh, what it means to push one's luck, Cai Xiaotang had truly witnessed it today!

Fortunately, Cai Xiaotang was not a pushover, so she opened her mouth and said: "I am not very familiar with the other party's manager."

"But you are very familiar with Li He, right? I think he will do."

No, Cai Xiaotang would not do that!

That Li He was Jiesen's teacher; his personality was colder and more aloof than Jiesen's, and his requirements were even higher than Jiesen's.

If this mother and daughter were to meet with Li He, that guy would probably be so angry that he would cut ties with Cai Xiaotang!

Cai Xiaotang shook her head and was about to speak.

But Cheng Xueli spoke first: "Madam is currently pregnant; you doing more good deeds is also accumulating virtue for the child!"

What does that mean? If Cai Xiaotang doesn't help, then she is lacking in virtue?

How dare she bring up the child in her belly to make a point... Cai Xiaotang could not tolerate this!

She raised her hand to stroke her belly and said: "I don't believe in that 'accumulating virtue' stuff; the child has his own destiny."

"But it's better to believe it exists just in case."

"But I, on the contrary, choose to believe it does not!"

Cai Xiaotang had a smile on her lips, but her eyes held a hint of sharpness.

Perhaps because Cai Xiaotang had an amiable air when she first met Cheng Xueli, Cheng Xueli assumed she was someone very easy to talk to.

However, at this moment, Cheng Xueli saw Cai Xiaotang's sharp edges.

It was also at this moment that she realized this was not someone weak and easy to bully.

Cheng Xueli did not dare to go head-to-head with her.

She could only express her dissatisfaction in a subtle, underhanded way: "Madam is worried that we will sponge off you, aren't you!"

Heh, Cai Xiaotang really wanted to ask, aren't they already sponging off her?

Clearly, Cheng Xueli did not think so.

She even held her chin high, looking proud: "Our Zixin will definitely be famous in the future. By then, you can say you know such a popular model; how much face that would give you!"

Li Beijue's expression darkened instantly; he stood up abruptly and strode toward the door, radiating a suffocating chill.