Chapter 350: Why Does She Deserve It?

Jin Xiao Entertainment reception room.

The staff knocked on the door gently and poked their head in: "Teacher Ali, Sister Kuan has finished the meeting, let you go to the office to find her."

"Okay."

Shen Li stood up and looked at Wang Chuhan on the side: "Chuhan, wait for me here, I'll be back soon."

Wang Chuhan nodded with excitement. This reception room was a glass room, and she could clearly see the work area outside. If any celebrity walked by outside, she could see them clearly.

Shen Li went straight to Sister Kuan's office. Sister Kuan was sitting in her chair, lowering her head to flip through thick materials. Seeing Shen Li coming, she couldn't help but smile: "Good luck with the end of filming, Ali."

"Thank you, Sister Kuan."

Sister Kuan put the materials on the table, pulled open the drawer, took out a small red box, and handed it to Shen Li: "Come, a small gift for you."

Shen Li was stunned for a moment, hurriedly reached out to take it, opened it, and saw a small gold gourd pendant.

Then she heard Sister Kuan speak in a gentle tone: "This is a small gift I asked a master to bless when I went to 'Fuguang Temple' last week. Every artist signed to me has such a small gift. I originally wanted to send you a gold pear, but it was really hard to find, so I chose this small gourd, which is similar in shape to a pear, and the meaning is also good!"

Hearing Sister Kuan's explanation, Shen Li suddenly felt the weight of the golden gourd in her hand increase.

Everyone knew Sister Kuan believed in Buddhism; an object blessed by a devout person would surely be very efficacious. Shen Li was deeply moved and very grateful in her heart.

"Thank you, Sister Kuan. I will definitely keep it with me at all times."

Sister Kuan smiled charitably, picked up the thermos on the table, and gestured for Shen Li to sit in the sofa area of the office before asking with concern: "This drama is very draining, isn't it?"

Shen Li nodded gently. Although the filming period wasn't long, the subject matter had made the filming extremely painful for her, and Director Xiang Tian had even told her that this was the effect presented after downplaying the suffering of the real-life prototype.

Although she had put herself in the character's shoes and fully immersed herself, she still couldn't imagine the extent of the hardships the original person had actually endured.

"That's normal. You're just starting in the industry, so you're still lacking some experience. Actors who have been filming for decades find it easy to get into character and quick to get out. You might need more practice in this regard. Since this role is draining, just take a longer break to slowly detach; there's no rush to take on a new project."

"Thank you, Sister Kuan. That's what I was thinking too; I want to return to school for a while to study."

However, Sister Kuan still brought out a new script.

"Take it back and look at it when you have time. This is a television drama with a realistic youth theme. There is a character in it named 'Nan Qiao' who is one of the leads. See if you're interested; I personally think you'd be willing to try it!"

Hearing this, Shen Li picked up the script and found the cover was blank, without even a project title.

Sister Kuan explained at the right moment: "The title is still under discussion. I know you previously turned down that youth campus script, but you didn't turn it down because of the theme, but because of the character."

"But the character 'Nan Qiao' has very distinct personal traits. She is a rebellious, eccentric teenage girl, which is a very strong contrast to your own personality, so I think you might be interested."

"Take a look first. Getting into a new character helps you detach from the previous one sooner. If you finish reading it and don't want to play the role, that's fine too; don't feel pressured."

Shen Li held the script and stared blankly for a moment, then looked up at Sister Kuan and asked with some unease: "Sister Kuan, if I want to play it, this role will be given to me, right?"

Sister Kuan nodded subconsciously.

Seeing this, Shen Li lowered her eyes and then said: "Why? Is it because I'm your artist, so..."

Shen Li didn't know how to ask the rest, but she suddenly had this doubt in her heart at that moment.

Perhaps she hadn't noticed anything after the first or second drama, but by the third, she should have had some realization!

What did she have to deserve this?

This doubt wasn't a lack of self-confidence, nor a lack of confidence in Sister Kuan, but rather her deep knowledge of how fierce the competition in this industry was. She was just a newcomer; even if signing with Sister Kuan meant opportunities kept falling into her lap, being allowed to pick roles at will, and even being allowed to refuse scripts handed over by the company...

What did she have to deserve this?

Because this drama was invested in by your sister! Sister Kuan thought to herself.

But of course, she couldn't say this in front of Ali. Even if Ali were to find out one day, it would have to be her sister who told her personally!

"You don't understand this question now, but you will understand in the future," Sister Kuan said, feigning depth.

She said this with such poise that it momentarily bluffed Shen Li.

Shen Li assumed it was just more industry rules she didn't fully grasp, and she guessed that perhaps it really was just because of Sister Kuan that she had such good resources.

Just as she was digesting this, the office door was suddenly knocked on.

It was Ji Chuhe!

Shen Li quickly stood up to greet her: "Sister Chuhe!"

"Little Ali!" Ji Chuhe was as beautiful as ever, her eyes shining as they landed on Ali: "Finished filming? Did it go smoothly?"

Shen Li nodded: "It went quite smoothly."

Sensing that Ji Chuhe had something to discuss with Sister Kuan, Shen Li turned to Sister Kuan: "Sister Kuan, I'll head back first. By the way, can I apply for a half-month paid leave for Xiaoyun and Brother Apan? They accompanied me in the mountains for two months and it was really hard for them..."

"Sure, have them submit their personal information to the finance department later, then fill out a form."

"Thank you, Sister Kuan."

After saying goodbye to Ji Chuhe, Shen Li left.

Once the door closed, the expression on Ji Chuhe's beautiful face slumped, and she walked straight to the seat opposite Sister Kuan and sat down.

Sister Kuan observed her reaction and frowned: "What's wrong now?"

"I'm not acting in it!"

These three words were crisp and decisive, carrying a very firm attitude.

Sister Kuan couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this, and Ji Chuhe pouted: "Sister Kuan!"

"Oh my, have you even read the script before saying you won't act in it?"

"I haven't read it!" Ji Chuhe curled her lip: "But I really don't want to play these urban youth roles anymore. Sister Kuan, don't you think my roles are too repetitive? The audience isn't tired of them, but I've been bored of playing them for a long time. I want to play other types, something with a breakthrough!"

This wasn't the first time Ji Chuhe had proposed changing her acting path and track to Sister Kuan, but Sister Kuan hadn't nodded even once.

Ji Chuhe's scripts and roles were all decided by Sister Kuan's approval, which meant that every step Ji Chuhe had taken to reach the pinnacle of actresses today had been decided by Sister Kuan.

This time, Sister Kuan shook her head as expected: "Wanting a breakthrough is a good thing, but not now. The timing isn't ripe yet!"

Ji Chuhe's ears were calloused from hearing this. She shook her head speechlessly, looked at Sister Kuan, and asked: "Then why can Little Ali act in whatever she wants? She just entered the industry; is the timing ripe for her?"

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