[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress":3,"chapter-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1256":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Plagued by bad reviews, but the top actress!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1734967,2218,"Chapter 1256 - Capítulo 1256: 1255: Meeting at the Hotel 2","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1256",1256,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 1256: Chapter 1255: Meeting at the Hotel 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Xia Shi, could you help me get in touch with Director Zhai En?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao asked, since Zhai En had previously reached out to her, indicating he saw potential in her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Qiao Yuchu was able to snatch the role, she wasn’t sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, based on her understanding of Zhai En, he is someone who pursues perfection in films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was confident that she could win this role back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Shi’s expression seemed off; she suddenly sighed, as if making a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go. Don’t worry, I’ll help you secure that role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter, no one else but her would be effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, was it time to meet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Xia Shi had already turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Xia Weibao and Leng Yan bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yan clicked his tongue against his cheek, “Why do I feel like Xia Shi has something on her mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao nodded, “I noticed that too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yan continued, “Also, isn’t Qiao Yuchu targeting you? Then what’s the point of Xia Shi going to see Director Zhai En?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly thinking of something, he looked at Xu Jiayang, “Xu Jiayang, aren’t you friends with Zhai En? Can you talk to him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity for a Hollywood blockbuster to feature a Chinese female lead is rare; this might be the only chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not seized properly, you won’t get this opportunity again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang glanced in the direction of the door, his voice calm, “It won’t help if I talk to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?” Leng Yan was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that when Xu Jiayang won the Oscar for Best Director, he stayed up drinking all night with Zhai En; with such friendship, it wouldn’t help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang couldn’t be bothered to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who Qiao Yuchu had issues with, he wasn’t sure; maybe it was Xia Weibao, maybe Xia Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the reason Zhai En would change the female lead at the last minute was definitely because of Xia Shi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things, even as a friend, he couldn’t intervene in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao wasn’t at ease; she felt Xia Shi had something on her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to dismiss the feeling, she called Xia Shi, wanting to accompany her to meet Zhai En.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was rejected by Xia Shi, who told her to focus on the script and not worry about other matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao was helpless since Director Zhai En had always been in contact through Xia Shi, and she didn’t have his contact information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning home that evening, Lu Hualiang noticed she was downcast and gently checked her forehead, “You’re not sick, so why the long face?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao sighed, “My agent, I always feel like she’s troubled, but she won’t tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that time Xia Shi saved her by blocking sulfuric acid with her own body, she had always considered Xia Shi a true friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with Xia Shi clearly having issues and her unable to help, it made her feel very frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang furrowed his brow slightly, “Xia Shi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, you still remember her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly remembering, when she switched agents, Lu Hualiang had mentioned that Xia Shi was the most suitable agent for her, which meant he knew Xia Shi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a good memory,” Lu Hualiang replied impassively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honey, did you know Sister Xia Shi before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t know her, but I’ve heard of her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman once acted as a spokesperson for Lu Corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling melancholic, Xia Weibao recounted the events of the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Lu Hualiang didn’t follow the entertainment circle, but she wanted to share her career with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing she was being bullied, Director Lu almost couldn’t resist stepping in to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ultimately, he held back, thinking she’d be better off having something to do than dabbling in medicine aimlessly every day.\u003C\u002Fp>",643,"2026-06-06T16:22:20.181Z",1,"novelbin.me","8280b25c1e6c313fceb9eda29daf630964762c4051ebd62644566a93cdcb511e","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1257","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1255",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]