CHAPTER 440: CHAPTER 415: JUN, YOU ARE COLD AS LIFE: FIVE YEARS OF LOST MEMORIES

The important role of "Second Male Lead" was snatched by Li You again this time... She couldn’t imagine what he would do?

The most crucial part!

Bai Qiao was the first artist she ever managed!

The artists under her management have had their roles snatched twice in succession, how could she continue in this industry if word got out? Who would dare to follow her in the future?

Jian Liangtong pressed her entire body against the wall, continuously banging her forehead against it.

As she kept knocking, a cold voice suddenly resonated in her ear: You have a better choice now...

Jian Liangtong abruptly paused her head-banging action, her clear almond-shaped eyes filled with confusion.

What does this mean?

Jian Liangtong pursed her lips tightly, one hand on her chest and the other holding her chin, pacing the room twice before stopping.

So, what exactly did that sentence mean?

She has a better choice?

What choice?

At nine o’clock, Jian Liangtong left the house after He Xinyun earnestly reminded her to come home for dinner that evening.

Upon reaching the entrance of the community, Jian Liangtong saw Bai Qiao sitting in the commuter car by the roadside. Her heart sank a little as she pressed her lips together and walked over.

Sitting in the passenger seat, as soon as Jian Liangtong fastened her seatbelt, she heard Bai Qiao say, "Sister Tong, I want to discuss something with you."

His tone was somewhat heavy.

Jian Liangtong was taken aback and looked at him, "What?"

Bai Qiao held the steering wheel with one hand, lightly tapping his thigh with the other, concealing something as he stared deeply ahead. After a moment of silence, he finally said, "I’m thinking of quitting the entertainment industry."

Jian Liangtong inhaled without showing any emotion, maintained her composure and stared at him, cautiously asking, "Did you find out?"

Bai Qiao frowned, turned to look at Jian Liangtong, "Find out what?"

Jian Liangtong carefully observed his facial expression, pursed her lips, and slowly said, "This morning, I received a call from Director Hou."

"..." Bai Qiao’s gaze suddenly darkened, "Oh."

Jian Liangtong licked her lower lip, "Bai Qiao, what I’m about to say next, you might think I’m trying to comfort you, but these are truly my heartfelt words."

"Sister Tong, say whatever you want to say. After today, we might not be able to see each other every day like before." Bai Qiao’s tone was indescribably downcast and gloomy.

Oh great, he’s starting to give up on himself again!

Jian Liangtong sighed lightly in her heart, relaxed her back against the seat, and said to him, "Although I haven’t managed artists before and, like you as an actor, I’m also new as an agent. But I have confidence in my own judgment. Bai Qiao, your acting skills might still be immature, but you’re very hardworking, very serious, and you have a talent for acting—it’s easy for you to understand. I’m truly optimistic about you. I know that the two role changes have been a big blow to you, but this is the harsh reality of survival in the entertainment industry. If you overcome today’s difficulties and setbacks, you might succeed."

Jian Liangtong paused, then smiled and said, "You’re just unlucky to have met a novice agent like me without a background or network, who can only swallow her anger when her artist’s role is changed."

Hearing Jian Liangtong’s self-deprecating words, Bai Qiao felt uncomfortable, especially after seeing Jian Liangtong helplessly shrinking into a corner of the car last night. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of bitterness.

Bai Qiao looked woefully at Jian Liangtong, his voice somewhat hoarse as he spoke, "Sister Tong, do you think I’m not manly enough?"

Jian Liangtong frowned, glaring at Bai Qiao, disdainfully saying, "A bit sissy."

"..." Bai Qiao twitched his lips, the pool of emotional words he had just brewed instantly knocked back, slumped against the seat, and said, "I just feel like I’m not suited to be in the entertainment industry."

"Because you’re too sensitive?" Jian Liangtong blinked at him.

Bai Qiao looked at Jian Liangtong’s energetic face and suddenly felt that at twenty-two, he was more negative and reclusive than her, already twenty-six.

Thinking about this, Bai Qiao sighed again.

"Young man, sigh less, you’ll get used to it." Jian Liangtong slapped Bai Qiao’s arm in a carefree manner, smiling, "Besides, until the last moment, no one knows what kind of result awaits us."

What do you mean?

Bai Qiao looked at Jian Liangtong, puzzled.

Jian Liangtong shrugged her shoulders, closed her eyes, and leaned against the seat, "Let’s go."

"Where to?" Bai Qiao was stunned.

"Anywhere, just start driving, I’ll think about it." Jian Liangtong said.

Bai Qiao followed Jian Liangtong’s instructions and aimlessly drove around for half an hour, eventually feeling a bit restless. He looked at Jian Liangtong who was leaning against the seat as if she had fallen asleep, and said, "Sister Tong, have you thought about it? Where are we going?"

"..."

Jian Liangtong moved her eyelids, slowly lifting her long eyelashes, and looked at Bai Qiao with eyes bright and clear, devoid of drowsiness.

Seeing her like this, Bai Qiao’s heart inexplicably fluttered, and he muttered, curling his mouth, "Witch!"

"I heard that!" Jian Liangtong sat up straight, saying coldly.

Bai Qiao pursed his lips, looking at her, he asked, "So, have you decided?"

Jian Liangtong didn’t speak, she took out her phone from her bag and dialed a number, "Ju Zi, you mentioned Director Lin Geng was looking for you to act, did you accept it?"

Lin Geng?

Bai Qiao was shocked.

Director Lin Geng is a heavyweight in the directing world. Any actor who stars in his movies is either already a big star or is bound to become one afterward.

"You’re going to discuss it today? Where?" Jian Liangtong glanced at Bai Qiao.

Bai Qiao got the message.

"Lanshanlu Villa District, No. 23..." Jian Liangtong repeated.

Bai Qiao made a gesture to her, indicating he remembered it.

"Okay." Jian Liangtong said, hung up the phone, and told Bai Qiao, "Go to the address we just mentioned."

Bai Qiao turned the car around and asked while driving, "Sister Tong, who were you on the phone with just now?"

"My best friend." Jian Liangtong glanced at him and said.

"Also an actress?" Bai Qiao asked.

"She used to be a theater actress, now transitioning to movies." Jian Liangtong said,

"Lin Geng’s movie?" Bai Qiao looked at Jian Liangtong in surprise.

"Seems like she’s the second female lead." Jian Liangtong nodded.

"Wow, that’s impressive!"

"Watch your language!" Jian Liangtong shot him a glance.

"I was praising her!"

"Does she need your praise?"

"..."

Bai Qiao, being speechless for a moment, finally spoke, "So why are we going to Director Lin Geng’s house? Do you think I have a shot at a role in a big director’s movie?"

"I’m not trying to dampen your spirits, but all the roles in Director Lin Geng’s movie are already set, not even the extras have a spot for you." Jian Liangtong said.

"...Then why are we going?" Bai Qiao deflated, even slowing down the car.

Jian Liangtong squinted slightly, paused, and looked at Bai Qiao without saying a word.

Bai Qiao glanced at her a few times uncomfortably, "What’s up?"

Jian Liangtong raised an eyebrow and slightly curved her lips, then turned to look out the car window.

According to what she knew.

In Director Lin Geng’s movie, Huo Shaojun plays the male lead.

Today, Director Lin Geng invited Jin Ju Mo to discuss the script and cooperation at his privately owned villa, so she guessed that the invitees might be several major actors participating in the movie.

So, there’s a good chance that Huo Shaojun will be at the villa today as well.

Of course, this was just her speculation.

She was just trying her luck by going over now.

Moreover, she didn’t plan to tell Bai Qiao her real intentions.

"Sister Tong, can I ask you something?" Bai Qiao suddenly said.

"Ask away." Jian Liangtong didn’t look at him.

"Whose Xing Shi supreme VIP membership did you borrow yesterday?"

Jian Liangtong curled her lips, turned back to look at Bai Qiao’s curious face, "You want to know?"

Bai Qiao nodded vigorously.

In fact, he had been curious about this since last night.

He had severe OCD, once curious about something, he had to know it, otherwise, it felt like a knife scraping his heart.

He’d already endured a whole night, any longer and he’d go crazy!

As his manager, how could Jian Liangtong not know about Bai Qiao’s severe OCD?

Jian Liangtong chuckled twice, very pleasantly said, "Not telling you."

Bai Qiao, "..." Dead! Died at the age of twenty-two!

At the Lanshanlu Villa District, Jian Liangtong had Bai Qiao park the car in a relatively concealed spot.

Shortly after they arrived at the villa, Jian Liangtong saw Jin Ju Mo being escorted inside.

Bai Qiao, upon seeing Jin Ju Mo, went mad, "My gosh, what did I just see? God, was that the wife of the Rong Group’s CEO who just went in? Right? Right? Did you see it, did you see it?"

Bai Qiao, excited, grabbed Jian Liangtong’s arm and shook it forcefully.

Jian Liangtong pushed his hand away in disgust, only feeling that Bai Qiao was being overly dramatic at this moment!

Jian Liangtong ignored Bai Qiao, leaned slightly forward, and focused on the front of the car.

About ten minutes later, a silver limited edition Lamborghini sports car stopped at the villa entrance.

Jian Liangtong sat up straight, her eyes flashing with a faint light.

When she saw Huo Shaojun dressed in a dark denim jacket and jeans step out, Jian Liangtong immediately opened the car door and got out, ignoring Bai Qiao’s confused voice behind her, and quickened her pace towards Huo Shaojun.

In the car, Bai Qiao watched Jian Liangtong, eyes wide, mouth agape.

Standing by the side of the car, Huo Shaojun’s midnight star-like cold eyes quickly flickered with surprise when he saw Jian Liangtong walking towards him, then he looked at her faintly, showing no extra emotion.

Jian Liangtong’s pace slowed from fast to gradual when Huo Shaojun noticed her. The closer she got to him, the faster her heart beat, a physiological reaction that surprised and intrigued her.

But quickly, she attributed her inner disturbance to the "unpleasant parting" from the night before.

"Brother Huo..." Guan Yu, dressed in casual white, got out from the driver’s seat, seeing Huo Shaojun standing by the car, exclaimed with a bit of surprise.

And at the moment he spoke, Jian Liangtong, in a light green sleeveless dress, gracefully appeared in front of Guan Yu, full of womanly charm, stopping in front of Huo Shaojun.

Guan Yu’s mouth formed an "O" shape, his heart pounding, staring at Jian Liangtong like he had seen a ghost, unable to make any sound.