Chapter 372: Acting Like a Diva

"Alright then, I'll go take a look, but I can't give you any advice." Chen Yu said.

"I don't need your advice, just help me keep an eye on things. The first promotional video for Qingyan Health after its market launch must have the right feel. I'm a bit unsure, so help me oversee it." Yan Roujin said with a smile.

The company's activity room had already been converted into a temporary studio. Qingyan Health had just entered the market, and the few health and wellness products launched were all quite good, so the quality of the promotional video and the spokesperson had to be up to standard.

The activity room was just one filming location; this five-minute promotional video required traveling to several places to shoot.

Moreover, the new products were launching in ten days, so this promotional video had to be finished within a week.

Time was tight and the task was heavy, but Yan Roujin never expected that in the studio, a group of people were now sitting around lazily, and a bearded director was lying weakly on a table.

"What's going on? Hasn't it started yet? Director Xu, you gave me your word. The promotional video filming and post-production were to be done in a week. What time is it now, and it still hasn't started?" Yan Roujin said, feeling somewhat incredulous.

"General Manager Yan, you're here." The bearded director was named Xu Wei, and he was a very famous commercial promotional video director in the local area.

He scrambled up and smiled bitterly: "General Manager Yan, I brought the crew here early in the morning to wait, but the lead actress hasn't arrived yet, and there's nothing I can do."

"Pei Ling hasn't arrived yet?" Yan Roujin said with a taut face: "Have you called to urge her?"

"I called, I've called no less than ten times, but every time her assistant answered, saying she doesn't have the habit of waking up early. Later, she just stopped answering the phone altogether." The bearded man said helplessly: "If she doesn't come, we can't proceed."

"The Contract stipulates the shooting cycle and time, and there are requirements for the artist's working hours. Even so, she still won't come?" Yan Roujin was angry.

"There's nothing I can do, General Manager Yan. She is a popular star, and a small commercial director like me can't afford to offend her." The bearded director smiled bitterly.

"So, she is acting like a diva and refusing to work?" Chen Yu asked.

"I wouldn't dare say that." The bearded man shook his head hurriedly: "General Manager Chen, General Manager Yan, if we delay any longer, the film definitely won't be finished. After all, the location shooting and post-production work are very heavy."

"Call one more time. If she still doesn't come, just replace her." Chen Yu said indifferently.

"Who has such a big mouth to replace me?" The door opened, and an arrogant girl walked in.

The girl walked in surrounded by four bodyguards and two assistants, with an air like an ancient imperial concubine on an inspection tour.

She was the currently popular starlet Pei Ling. Her recent hit dramas were all hers, but her acting skills were truly not worth complimenting; she was no better than that one who only knew how to pick their nose and glare.

"Miss Pei, you've finally arrived." The bearded director hurriedly ran up with a smile on his face: "Can we start now?"

"Start what? I haven't eaten yet. Go, go to 'First Grade Cuisine' across the street and get me some food. Get one of every signature dish, and also get their Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."

Pei Ling didn't realize at all that she was already very late. She put on airs and said to her female assistant.

"Alright, Miss Pei, I'll go right away." The assistant hurried off.

"You lot, move aside. No one is allowed within ten meters of Miss Pei." Several bodyguards cleared a large area of the room, and then respectfully welcomed Pei Ling to sit down.

"This..." The bearded director looked at Yan Roujin awkwardly, spreading his hands to indicate that he had no way to handle it either.

"Teacher Pei, our promotional video has a tight schedule and a heavy task. We need to go to several places to shoot, and we really cannot afford any delays. These situations were all explained to you when the Contract was signed."

"So, I need you to work hard these few days. We really cannot afford any delays." Yan Roujin smiled.

"Didn't I come? You called a dozen times early in the morning to urge me, what are you urging for? I don't sleep well in a new environment, and I can't get up in the morning." Pei Ling tilted her head up.

"I know, I understand, but..."

"But what but? Miss Pei hasn't eaten yet, get out of the way." A bodyguard stepped forward and tried to push Yan Roujin.

Chen Yu stepped forward and flicked his right finger.

The bodyguard's arm went numb, and his hand dropped involuntarily. He took a step back, looking at Chen Yu with some shock.

"This is the boss, don't go around pushing people. Otherwise, it won't be good for anyone." Chen Yu said indifferently: "Miss Pei, General Manager Yan has given you enough face."

"And the situation was already explained to you when you signed the contract. If the final film cannot be completed on time, we at Qingyan will hold you responsible for the breach of contract."

"Who are you threatening?" Pei Ling, who was touching up her makeup, slammed her lipstick onto the table. She pointed at Chen Yu and said: "Take back what you just said, I'll pretend I didn't hear it. I accepted an advertisement for a small company like yours to give you face."

"Don't think that just because you are the client you can order me around. Don't you look at who I am?"

"What are you?" Chen Yu glanced at her.

"I am a popular film star, I bring my own traffic. You really got a huge bargain by having me endorse your product." Pei Ling sneered: "I'm telling you, from now on I will come at noon every day and work for three hours a day."

"And the endorsement fee will double. If you don't agree, I will terminate the contract with you immediately. Let's see who else you can find to endorse your products after the termination."

"Let's go by the Contract. Sue her for breach of contract. It's impossible to finish in three hours a day. By the way, how much is the penalty for breach of contract?" Chen Yu asked.

"Five times the endorsement fee." Yan Roujin said: "The endorsement fee we paid her is 80 million, so according to the contract, she has to pay 500 million."

"Then sue her for breach of contract and make her pay." Chen Yu sneered: "A mere stage performer, has she really lost her mind?"

"What did you say? You're suing me? Hehe, go call Lawyer Jin over. I have a professional legal team. If you want to play, I'll play with you to the end." Pei Ling sneered.

"Ruoxue, did you draft the Qingyan endorsement contract?" Chen Yu dialed Ning Ruoxue's phone.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Ning Ruoxue asked.

"She's refusing to work now, so just follow the procedure." Chen Yu said: "Sue her for breach of contract. Also, she has a lawyer surnamed Jin here who is part of her legal team. Deal with her."

"No problem. If she dares not to work, she will pay at least 300 to 400 million." Ning Ruoxue said.

"Contact the company immediately and find connections in Fengling. This Qingyan Health is looking for trouble." Pei Ling kept making calls on her phone.

She felt that her backing was strong enough and her confidence was sufficient. After all, she was heavily supported by the company and was currently popular, so she could act like a diva without limits.