Chapter 63: You Are Nothing But a Stage Actor

"Hmm, you're nothing but a stage actor, where does your sense of superiority come from? Sporting an internet-celebrity face, mediocre acting skills, you probably climbed to this point relying on your bed skills," Chen Yu sneered.

"What did you say? Who let you into the set? Do you believe I can make you disappear with a single word?" Zhou Ning exploded; Chen Yu's words had touched a sore spot.

"Brother Xiaoyu, I beg you, please leave quickly. The people here on set are all from the underworld; we can't afford to provoke them," Mu Yanhong said, on the verge of tears.

"Don't worry, I really don't take a stage actor seriously," Chen Yu sneered. "I'll give you one more chance: apologize."

"In your dreams! Floor manager, where is the floor manager? Get someone to throw this trash out! What kind of lousy set is this? Don't let such scum in," Zhou Ning turned and shouted.

"Apologize." Chen Yu suddenly slapped her across the face.

*Slap... * A palm print immediately appeared on Zhou Ning's face, which was coated in thick foundation. She let out a shriek and roared in disbelief, "You dare hit me?"

"Apologize." Chen Yu slapped her again without mercy.

"Someone, come here!" Zhou Ning's shriek, sounding like a slaughtered pig, echoed throughout the entire set.

"What's going on? What happened?" A large crowd surged over, led by Xia Tian, and Huang Yiqiang also arrived upon hearing the news.

"Zhou Ning, what happened?" A bald man stepped forward and asked.

"Director Li, I was just teaching my assistant a lesson, and then I was hit by this meddlesome brat. What kind of lousy investor is this? Can't even keep out idlers? I'm done, I want to terminate my contract," Zhou Ning cried and shouted.

"Zhou Ning, watch your tongue." Director Li's expression changed. It was one thing for Zhou Ning to act like a diva, and ordinary investors wouldn't dare offend her.

But this time it was different; the Xia Group in Fengling had acquired the entertainment company she was signed to. If she provoked them, they could blacklist her in a minute.

"Then find someone to teach him a lesson, and this Mu Yanhong too. I won't start filming until I tear both their faces apart," Zhou Ning wiped her tears and shouted.

"You said you'd tear whose face apart?" Xia Tian walked up and asked.

"And who are you?" Zhou Ning raged. "What kind of backwater place is Fengling? Is everyone qualified to question me?"

"Shut up! This is your new boss at Profound Entertainment, President Xia." Director Li was startled. Is this woman an idiot?

"Ah, President Xia..." Zhou Ning was shocked. The company she was signed to had just changed owners, and she didn't know the situation yet.

"Chen Yu, what's going on here?" Xia Tian asked.

"This is my little sister, this woman's assistant. She was just splashed with coffee and called a pig," Chen Yu pointed at Mu Yanhong and said coldly. "I don't have many demands; she apologizes to my sister, and this matter ends here."

"Is that so?" Xia Tian questioned Zhou Ning.

"She, she's just a lowly assistant. So what if I scolded her a few times? President Xia, this assistant is as stupid as a pig; I demand a new assistant."

"Apologize," Xia Tian said flatly.

"What?" Zhou Ning was stunned.

"This is my brother, and his sister is my sister. Apologize," Xia Tian said.

"I won't apologize." Zhou Ning was used to acting like a diva; asking her to apologize to an assistant was simply an insult to her.

"Fine, if you won't apologize, then let's play properly." Chen Yu was angry. Does this woman really think she's someone?

"Replace the lead actress of this film, cancel the advertisements she signed for, drop all the films she's accepted, and she is forbidden from taking any roles for the next five years of her contract," Xia Tian said angrily. "Also, find her little boyfriend. Artists are not allowed to date during their contract period; sue her for breach of contract."

Zhou Ning was dumbfounded. With this combination of blows from Xia Tian, she was effectively blacklisted. Moreover, according to the contract she signed, if the company wanted to cause trouble and sue her for breach of contract, it would be a matter of minutes.

Not only would she have no popularity in the future, but her current life would leave her, and she might even face astronomical compensation.

"President Xia, let's talk this over. She's young and doesn't know any better," Director Li said hurriedly. "Besides, this film has already been promoted; if we change the lead... it won't be good."

"Are you saying I can't do without her?" Xia Tian sneered. "Director Li, do you believe that replacing a director is also a matter of minutes for me?"

"No, no, President Xia, don't be angry." Director Li was startled; he shrank his head and didn't dare speak.

"President Xia, I'm sorry. I apologize, I'll apologize immediately." Zhou Ning cowered; she couldn't bear such consequences. Pale-faced, she bowed repeatedly to Mu Yanhong: "Xiao Hong, it was my fault just now. I'm sorry."

"Scared now? Heh, it's too late." Xia Tian sneered. "A stage actor who thinks she's something special just because people lick her boots? I don't indulge this lousy habit of yours. Starting today, she is blacklisted. Any artist the Xia Clan doesn't use, let's see who else dares to use."

Xia Tian was also angry. He had just acquired this entertainment company and was planning to carry out major reforms. This woman actually thought that because she was popular, he wouldn't dare do anything to her? Then let it start with her.

"Don't, President Xia, I really know I was wrong." Zhou Ning was scared deathly pale. She begged, "President Xia, please spare me. I really won't do it again."

"You want me not to blacklist you? Fine. If you eat back what you've already spat out, I'll let you go. Can you do that?" Xia Tian sneered. "I can't, so what I've said won't be taken back."

"President Xia, I really know I was wrong. Please, as a big person, don't hold a grudge against a small person like me. Spare me, wuwu. Honghong, I was confused for a moment. I beg you, ask your brother to let me go." Zhou Ning plopped to her knees and grabbed Mu Yanhong, begging.

"Brother Xiaoyu..." Mu Yanhong was just a girl who had just graduated; she was at a loss.

"Alright, just ignore her. A woman who bullies others by relying on power will never know how to be grateful. If you spare her once, she'll stab you in the back another day," Chen Yu shook his head. "Let her get lost; don't make a fool of yourself here."

"Drag her out immediately. Also, have the original second lead take over. What kind of thing is she? Does she really think she's a human being?" Xia Tian waved his hand, and several floor managers hurried forward to drag Zhou Ning away.

Outside, Zhou Ning's heart-wrenching cries could be heard. In fact, her scandals on set were not few; acting like a diva, going on strike, scolding and hitting people—the former entertainment company had always helped her suppress them.

Now that the boss had changed, her bad habits hadn't changed, and now, she had completely ruined herself.

"Little sister, I'm brothers with Chen Yu. If you have any trouble in the future, look for me or Xia Tian. My name is Huang Yiqiang," Huang Yiqiang handed over his business card and said nonchalantly. "In our own territory, how could we let these stage actors bully you?"

"Right, this is my business card. In the future, I'll see who in the company dares to bully you. Also, I'll have the company arrange another position for you. Hmm, if you want to act, it doesn't matter, I'll promote you," Xia Tian also handed over his business card.

"Ah, President Xia." Mu Yanhong was surprised. This was the big boss of the company; she hadn't even seen him before.

"Haha, Chen Yu, you guys chat. I have something to ask you for help with in a moment." Xia Tian pulled Huang Yiqiang along, winking at Chen Yu. His meaning was obvious: let Chen Yu go for it.

Chen Yu gave a bitter smile. Mu Yanhong was the girl next door; he didn't have any ulterior motives.

"Brother Xiaoyu, thank you. It's been many years since we last met, right?" Once the two left, Mu Yanhong grabbed Chen Yu's hand and asked.

"Yeah, it's been quite a few years. Are your parents doing well?" Chen Yu smiled.

"They're both doing well. Brother Xiaoyu, when you have time, go back and see your dad. I go to see him every year during the holidays. Uncle Chen has had a really hard time these years," Mu Yanhong said.

"I'll find time to go see him," Chen Yu's expression was complex. His father's hunched figure appeared before his eyes.

"Brother Xiaoyu, go ahead and get busy. President Xia is looking for you. I'll give you my number, and we'll contact each other later," Mu Yanhong said after not chatting for long.

"Alright, you go change your clothes too. If anyone bullies you again, contact me directly, or contact Xia Tian," Chen Yu instructed.

"I will. You go ahead," Mu Yanhong gave a sweet smile.

"Out so soon? This girl is not bad, Chen Yu. Do you have any other ideas?" Seeing Chen Yu come out, Xia Tian had a lecherous look on his face.

"Don't mess around. I'm married, and besides, she's the girl next door," Chen Yu said. "What do you want with me?"

"Brother Qiang, you tell him. It's really a long story," mentioning this, Xia Tian shook his head with a mournful face.

"It's like this: Xiaotian and I bought shares in a real estate company, right there in the Shuangzi Lake area of the New District. The dual-subway line is already built, and in the future, it will be the administrative center and a commercial hub; the location is excellent. We spent quite a lot of money to acquire this land, and we intend to build the most high-end, livable residential complex in the New District."

Huang Yiqiang said: "Construction had already started and reached the topping-out stage, but after the topping-out, one trouble after another followed. Industrial accidents happened one after another, and now the construction site has been forced to shut down. Some workers have seen with their own eyes... that the construction site is haunted."