After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 91: Frankness as a Special Weapon Against Jiang Xiyu

Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Frankness as a Special Weapon Against Jiang Xiyu

Watching the live stream room’s atmosphere restore its cheerful vibe, with even the guests seeming more harmonious than before, Jiang Xiyu struggled to keep her facial expression from contorting. She kept a nearly expressionless face until the car that came to pick her up stopped in front of the styling room door.

"Xiaoyu Jie, the car is here!"

Jiang Xiyu took a deep breath and stood up, glancing at the untouched yogurt and fruit by her hand, "Let’s go."

Soon she would meet Director Wei and get the opportunity she dreamed of, Jiang Lingxi was nothing but a defeated opponent!

Watching Jiang Xiyu stride out with confidence, Xiaotao adjusted her expression to look as if she was very confident in her artist, then hurried to catch up.

The car stopped at the entrance of a quiet and low-key club.

Jiang Xiyu stepped out with Xiaotao’s assistance, her gaze sweeping over the rows of luxury cars parked by the roadside. The ambition in her eyes grew under the street lights.

Jiang Yuting had been there for a while and finally saw Jiang Xiyu’s figure, quickly walking over.

After taking a close look and up and down appraisal, she nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad. When you meet Director Wei later, don’t keep pretending to be delicate. I heard that Director Wei prefers actors who are assertive and not overly submissive. Also, many say Director Wei has a bit of a strange temperament; no one can quite pinpoint it. I’ve never met him, so we’ll wing it when the time comes. Even if we don’t win Director Wei’s favor, we can’t leave a bad impression on him."

Jiang Xiyu nodded obediently, though feeling a bit disdainful inside.

With all her previous, unbeatable experiences, she believed this role was a done deal for her.

As the trio aimed for the club entrance, another car approached from behind.

Jiang Yuting instinctively glanced back, and upon seeing the person stepping out of the car, her eyelid twitched.

"Tong Yue!"

Calling out the name, Jiang Xiyu halted her steps and turned back to see a woman dressed in a form-fitting white suit with short hair, looking very capable, who was also looking her way.

As their eyes met, Tong Yue’s lips twisted into a smile devoid of warmth, her tone quite polite, but what she said wasn’t friendly.

"I see Miss Jiang Xiyu just left the show and, after being tired for days, didn’t even take a few days to rest before coming out to mingle?"

The smile on Jiang Xiyu’s face vanished for a moment before reappearing, although somewhat forced, "After all, I’m still young and energetic."

Tong Yue resisted the urge to roll her eyes, understanding it as Jiang Xiyu implying she was younger than Jiang Lingxi, though it was only by a year, or more accurately, just a few months.

A quick jab was enough; Tong Yue smiled and changed the subject, "Looks like you’re both here for Director Wei too?"

Jiang Yuting chimed in, "Don’t tell me you’re not."

"Then let’s see what each of us can do."

"Without your artist here, just by yourself?" Although Jiang Yuting felt a bit anxious inside, she maintained her disdainful appearance, "Although your Jiang Lingxi performed decently on that variety show, it’s just a small one, after all. Since the person couldn’t even come, it seems she’s destined to miss this opportunity."

Tong Yue muttered silently, looking at Jiang Xiyu, who’d dressed up to the nines with heavy makeup, "Hopefully it’s not overexerted."

Better if it is overexerted!

After a brief skirmish at the entrance, the three understood that today’s main event wasn’t about this verbal spar, so they tacitly paused the hostilities and entered the real ’battlefield.’

The banquet hall was already filled with elegance, fragrance, and toasts.

Although today was the birthday party of Wei Minmin, a rising star in the circle, nearly 80% of the attendees were there for Wei Minmin’s uncle, the great director Wei Xiao.

You could tell since around the birthday star Wei Minmin were people of similar age, while around Wei Xiao were investors and agents.

However, upon entering, it was natural to first wish the birthday star a happy birthday; otherwise, it would be too rude.

Jiang Xiyu held the birthday gift Jiang Yuting helped prepare, confidently lifted her dress, and approached.

She had been in the same crew as Wei Minmin before, though she had few scenes and barely spoke to Wei Minmin, there was at least some face value.

"Minmin, happy birthday."

Wei Minmin had actually noticed Jiang Xiyu earlier because she had heard her uncle mention Jiang Lingxi’s name a few times recently, so she had watched some of the Wilderness Survival live stream. She remembered Jiang Xiyu was involved, and now the show hadn’t ended, yet she was already attending the birthday party, which was surprising.

After casually glancing at the gift she accepted and placing it aside, Wei Minmin asked what she was most curious about, "Aren’t you filming Wilderness Survival?"

Jiang Xiyu’s face froze. She never thought that Wei Minmin, who just became one of the top four young actresses and should be busy to no end, actually had time to watch the live stream. Wasn’t that a bit too unprofessional?

At this point, she could only smile and explain, "You must have not seen the latest live stream; I have already chosen to withdraw."

Wei Minmin was slightly surprised, "Everything was going well, why did you leave?"

Jiang Xiyu: "..." She was beginning to understand why people in the industry said Wei Minmin was a younger version of Jiang Kaiyuan.

Both spoke straightforwardly without much thought.

Shouldn’t they tactfully skip over inconvenient topics at times like this?

But as the niece of the great director Wei, naturally, she had the privilege to be whimsical, and Jiang Xiyu couldn’t avoid responding.

"I accidentally got injured while filming the show."

Wei Minmin couldn’t help but scrutinize Jiang Xiyu from head to toe for a moment, ultimately unable to see where she was injured, "You’re quite tough, getting injured and still attending my birthday. I know your real motive isn’t about me. Look, my uncle is over there, if you can squeeze in, go ahead."

After all, she wasn’t here sincerely for the birthday, and she dressed up even more glamorously than the star of the show. It was better not to be an eyesore around her.

Jiang Xiyu forced a smile and turned away.

She had barely taken a few steps before hearing Wei Minmin’s voice from behind, "The person interrupting our chat is gone, come on, where did we leave off?"

Her step faltered, almost sending her sprawling onto the nearby drink counter.

Upon returning to Jiang Yuting, Jiang Yuting initially intended to lead her directly towards Director Wei.

However, noticing the expression on Jiang Xiyu’s face, she immediately frowned, "It was just to wish a happy birthday, why do you have such a long face, did Wei Minmin treat you badly? You shouldn’t take it to heart, everyone in the circle knows her personality; she speaks without thinking, taking it seriously is only torturing yourself."

Jiang Xiyu took a deep breath, "I’m fine."

But still so infuriated, Wei Minmin huh, just wait!