After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 93: Adversity Leads to Prosperity

Watching as Tong Yue toasted with Director Wei again before preparing to leave, Jiang Yuting couldn’t contain her confusion any longer. She set down her drink and hurried over.

"Tong Yue, wait up!"

Tong Yue paused, turned back to see Jiang Yuting walking towards her, with Jiang Xiyu closely behind, and raised an eyebrow with a faint smile.

"I’m very busy, you better have a reason."

Jiang Yuting was immediately infuriated, just because you’re busy doesn’t mean I’m not!

If it weren’t for Director Wei having a drink with you, I wouldn’t even bother acknowledging you!

She gritted her teeth to swallow the sarcasm, "What did you tell Director Wei just now? Is it about his new drama?"

Tong Yue found her righteous questioning amusing, "Why should I tell you?"

Jiang Yuting knew Tong Yue wouldn’t answer easily, so she tried to provoke her, "Not everyone has a chance with Director Wei’s new drama, especially since it’s a large-scale historical drama. Your Jiang Lingxi has only done a few modern idol and school dramas since her debut. With that experience, getting into Director Wei’s drama seems tough, don’t get your hopes up too much, or the disappointment will be greater."

Tong Yue, still thrilled for securing a spot for Jiang Lingxi’s audition with Director Wei, wasn’t upset hearing Jiang Yuting’s goading. It meant the other side was anxious.

"Whether it’s hard or not isn’t for me or you to decide, only the director can say. Don’t talk about our Xiaoxi; Jiang Xiyu has only been in two historical dramas, neither in important roles. Before talking about my artist, think about yours. Really, what a joke!"

With that, Tong Yue shot a provoking glance at Jiang Yuting, whose shoulders were trembling with anger, and Jiang Xiyu, who had caught up with a tense expression. Thinking ’Serves you right for coming and asking for it,’ she turned and walked away gracefully.

She had no time to bicker with these two sisters who clearly had a screw loose—better to use that time to find someone to inquire about Director Wei’s new drama.

Having secured an audition spot, she couldn’t just walk through the motions; she hoped Jiang Lingxi would succeed in the audition.

Even if it was just a small role, it would be stronger than all the roles Jiang Lingxi had done before combined.

Jiang Yuting watched Tong Yue’s retreating figure, grinding her teeth in frustration before muttering, "Small-minded triumph!"

Jiang Xiyu managed her expression better, but the gloom in her heart was more profound.

In the end, Jiang Yuting as her manager was only arranging work for her, if this fell through, she’d just look for another.

But if she missed such a rare opportunity, the loss would be significant.

At this moment, Jiang Xiyu even partly resented Jiang Yuting.

Jiang Lingxi wasn’t even here, but as her manager, Tong Yue managed to have a nice chat with Director Wei.

Jiang Yuting rushed to bring her here, but what did they gain in the end?

By comparison, the difference was clear!

After silently reminding herself several times that Jiang Yuting was her aunt’s daughter, Jiang Xiyu finally regained composure, "Forget it, let’s go."

"We’re just leaving?"

"What else can you do, kidnap Director Wei and force him to give me a role?"

Jiang Yuting’s expression was awkward, "Then let’s go."

Outside the club, Jiang Xiyu couldn’t help but look back at the brightly lit building, her fingers clenching.

Her aunt said she’d become a world superstar; someday, these people would beg her to act!

*

Far away in the dense jungle filming the program, Jiang Lingxi didn’t know that her current work wasn’t even finished, and Tong Yue had already arranged another high-stakes task for her.

Getting to audition for Wei Xiao’s drama was just the first step. It wasn’t unheard of for actors to be replaced at the last minute due to small issues.

So even though it’s an audition without a set time, Tong Yue has listed it as the top priority after Wilderness Survival.

She even scheduled lessons with a renowned acting coach for Jiang Lingxi before she finished filming.

Adding on the already scheduled higher education plan.

Looking at the extensive schedule, Lu Zhengzheng felt it was like returning to the endless days of high school, and couldn’t help but say, "With so many classes to attend, Sister Tong, aren’t you going to wait until Sister Xixi comes back to discuss it with her?"

"It’s all for her good." Tong Yue felt her arrangement was quite reasonable, not even cutting into her sleep schedule, "If she can act in Director Wei’s drama, even in a small role, our gal wouldn’t be labeled just a pretty face."

As for the important role like female lead or second lead in Director Wei’s drama, Tong Yue didn’t even dare to dream about it.

Lu Zhengzheng didn’t say much after hearing that.

"Vase" is a term used for those who are beautiful, but no actor wants to be called that.

"There’s actually something I still don’t get."

Lu Zhengzheng was curious, "What is it?"

"How could someone as busy as Director Wei mention Xiaoxi?"

Lu Zhengzheng was stumped by the question, thought for a moment, and voiced a guess she herself didn’t quite believe, "Could Director Wei also watch Wilderness Survival?"

Before this, all Xiaoxi’s work, be it drama or variety shows, was a bit of a mess. The only reason she hadn’t completely fallen off was because of her looks and scandalous rumors.

Come to think of it, Wilderness Survival was the only decent work lately.

Though Tong Yue found the guess slightly unreliable, she couldn’t think of another explanation and waved it off, "Forget it, I won’t think about it anymore. It’s a good thing in any case. After suffering an injury, it’s a blessing to come back stronger."

Lu Zhengzheng thought: After waking up from the injury, Sister Xixi truly experienced a reversal of misfortune.

*

Deep in the jungle where Wilderness Survival was being filmed.

After nearly two days of food exchange, the group finally saw a patch of blue lake embedded in the lush greenery from afar.

Jiang Kaiyuan couldn’t help but quicken his pace, raised his hand to his forehead, stood on tiptoe to look out for a moment, and excitedly exclaimed, "That lake ahead should be our destination this time, right?"

Yu Hui caught up to him in no time, nodding, "If nothing goes wrong, it should be."

Though the others couldn’t discernly see the excitement, they also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

In these few days, they not only had to survive in the vast jungle but also constantly faced millions of live viewers outside the camera, always careful not to make any missteps, the pressure was immense.

Even Lin Jing, who had suffered major injuries while filming, felt unprecedented pressure this time.

Thinking he probably wouldn’t want to participate in such an all-day live broadcast program for a year.

Jiang Kaiyuan couldn’t help but cheer toward the lake.

As soon as the words fell, a clear and vibrant female voice came from the nearby woods, "We’ve been waiting for you all day."

The crowd turned their heads at the sound, seeing Xu Ai and Zhou Yi hopping over a fallen log, walking briskly toward them.

Noticing nearly double the people on the clearing compared to when they set out, Xu Ai stopped, raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Huh, why are there so many people, did additional guests join mid-program?" Then her tone spiked high, "And there’s even a panda cub?"