Codename:phoenix - Chapter 205 Paddle Against The Curren

After her successfully done two scene performances, Wang Reiji gained the director and the production crew’s respect and admiration, finally turning the tides to her favor.

The eyes that were looking at her with mockery earlier were staring at her with warmth. The disappointed awws that filled the atmosphere when she arrived were now replaced by wows of approval.

“Huh! Look at those idiots… After saying rude things and judging Miss Jing based on their ignorance, they are trying to get on to her good side now.” The make-up artist said, discreetly rolling his eyes at the production crew expressing his disgust towards them.

“Isn’t it obvious? They saw Miss Jing’s star potential! They probably realized that she will become a big shot in the entertainment industry sooner than later.” The senior stylist gave his observations as well.

“Chill… Just let them do what they want. For sure there will be consequences for their rude actions.” Wang Reiji smiled sweetly as she voiced out her reply.

“Indeed! Nobody’s perfect! Miss Jing, in the entertainment industry you have to fight back or guard yourself against opportunistic people! Learn to be vigilant or you will be easily taken advantage of!” It was the make up artist lecturing Wang Reiji.

“Yes, you have to protect yourself from this person.” The senior stylist said jokingly, making Wang Reiji chuckle.

“How sweet of you… But you guys don’t have to worry much about me. I am used to being around people who are great at deceit. Actually, I have met the worst type. What I am experiencing at the moment is nothing compared to what I had encountered before. Let’s just focus on our job, shall we?”

“It’s a relief to know that you are not a weak person. That despite your fragile appearance your heart is not frail.” The senior stylist said as he begun to fix Wang Reiji’s curls.

“I am sorry to hear that you have been through a lot of unpleasant things. I can’t just keep my observations to myself.”

“It is alright. But that’s how things are. People are quick to judge. They will first search for your flaws and magnify them as if you did not do anything good your entire life.” Wang Reiji said as her lips carved a faint smile.

“But everything will be alright as long as you don’t let their negativity reach you… Besides, you yourself know the truth. And that’s what matters.”Wang Reiji added.

Soon as she finished talking, the two artists startled her with a hug. Though she was taken aback by their gestures she still managed to hug them back to show she appreciated them. However, in her heart she felt guilty. Guilty because she was not really an actress but the CEO of Oriental Europa. But that was the least of her concerns now. Afetr all her goal was not to make friends, her goal was to star in her own hotel’s tv advertisement with the hopes of luring out the culprits and punish them accordingly.

“Listen, everyone! May i have your attention please! The director and I decided to halt the shooting. As we all know,the final stretch and the highlight of the commercial is the burn scene. To ensure that the fire will look great on screen, we decided to adjust the lighting so we can capture the burning effectively. We have to shoot some tests to get the perfect outcome. Also, to make sure that none of us will get hurt, we will also conduct safety check and prepare enough fire extinguishers in case the flames go berserk given our set’s location. Having said that, we will wrap things early tonight. Shooting resumes tomorrow morning at 4 a.m. Please have a good rest everyone. We all did well for tonight’s shoot.” It was the voice of Oriental Europa’s head of the marketing department that pulled Wang Reiji back to the current situation.

Though she may not look like it, she was actually exhausted after doing two demanding scenes. She just wanted to go home to rest and cuddle her daughter Europa. Aside from that, she was also itching to know what happened between Wang Yuvin and Kiang Leilei. She was wondering how did the two who seemed shy lovers at first suddenly grew distant. Did Kiang Leilei find out something about her brother?

Soon as everyone was allowed to go, Wang Reiji then bid farewell to her new found friends and the rest of the commercial crew. She was about to leave the set when the director approached her again.

“It’s already late, Miss Jing. Do you mind if I bring you home?” There was no trace of malice in the director’s voice. But Wang Reiji was wise enough to choose not to believe his pretense.

“Thank you for generousity, Sir. But my brother will be arriving any moment to pick me up.” Wang Reiji lied without batting an eye.

“Is that so? What a pity. Didn’t you know that the newbie actresses that rode my car became bright stars in just a short span of time?” The director answered, looking disappointed and annoyed when Wang Reiji immediately turned his offer down.

‘Hmmm… You finally decided to show your true colors, huh?’ Wang Reiji thought to herself as she carefully took a step away from the director.

“With that kind of attitude, I can guarantee you that no matter how great your acting skills are, you won’t make it big in the entertainment industry. A good opportunity only comes once, Miss Jing. If I were you, you should learn to hug thick thighs.” The disgusting director licked his lips before winking at Wang Reiji.

“But i know you are just being shy. Well, some of them acted like that at first but eventually had a change of heart soon as they felt the pressure of the show business.” The director said before he gave out a wide grin.

Wang Reiji was doing her best to keep her cool to avoid punching the director’s face. ‘How can this kind of person sleep soundly at night knowing that he had taken advantage of others?’ Wang Reiji silently asked herself. Indeed, he was a remarkable director, but that should not warrant him from doing nasty things to a struggling actress. How dare him use a person’s desperation to make her a victim of his unclean intentions? This nasty director must be taught a good lesson!

“Not everyone is too weak to give in to problems. I might be a newbie actress now, but I will certainly rise above the ranks someday, through hard work and perseverance.” Wang Reiji said as she lowered her head down as to still show the directror some respect as well as not to look arrogant.

“Hahaha! Dream on! No matter how hard you paddle, if you are going against the current… Then whatever you do becomes futile. I will look past over your sassiness just this once. Be thankful that the CEO of Oriental Europa hand-picked you, or else you’ll be leaving with me tonight, whether you like it or not.” The director then moved closer to Wang Reiji to inhale her scent before he walked away to return to the set.

Sickened by the director’s impure and ill intentions, Wang Reiji decided to start teaching the director a lesson to straighten him up. She took her phone out her purse and contacted Ren Tao.

“After the commercial shoot tomorrow morning, I want that filthy director to know his place.”