Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Refuses to Be the Scapegoat!-Chapter 291 - 29: The Disabled Tycoon’s Ex-Wife Refuses to Be a Scapegoat (29)
"Then why didn’t you come earlier? Or maybe come later, so nobody would be this exhausted."
After all, as the leading lady, she must always mind the second female lead’s attitude and cooperate with her repeated NG takes. Is there any leading lady more pitiful than her in the world?
Jiang Ruantian handed the coffee directly to the assistant beside her, maintaining a smile on her face, though her eyes were devoid of any mirth.
"Teacher Bai seems to have a problem with me. You greet other actors with a smile when they NG, but whenever I do it once, I turn around and see your sour face. Why? Just because my surname is Jiang and yours isn’t? Or because you think opposing me makes you look unique?
I never abused my privilege, but on the contrary, didn’t you? Since you climbed up laboriously to get this role, shouldn’t you work harder? What I see is you’re not here to film properly; you’re just thinking about how to target me."
"I... when did I target you? I didn’t say anything when you NG’d so many times before!"
Bai Qiao wasn’t quick with words, and upon hearing Jiang Ruantian’s reasoning, her eyes turned red with anger.
In a few words, she was accused of deliberately targeting Jiang Ruantian.
Having grown up in the marketplace, Jiang Ruantian might lack other skills, but she’s seen countless women making a fuss over a few pennies, learning a lot from it.
Among the upper class in the Jiang Family, those skills were useless, but in this crew, Jiang Ruantian knew that everyone had to flatter her.
Though she said everyone was just ordinary workers, no matter what, this drama was funded by the Jiang Family. If they took her family’s money, why couldn’t they be polite to her?
Isn’t the one paying supposed to be the ancestor?
Looking at Bai Qiao, she had heard upon arrival that Bai was an artist under Jiang Lai, with a vixen-like appearance, thinking she could do whatever she wants by relying on Jiang Lai. Jiang Ruantian despised this attitude of those with connections.
She just didn’t want Bai Qiao to have it easy.
"Being an actor doesn’t just rely on connections. Either be strong enough or restrain yourself. Don’t think everyone fears your background. Everyone worked hard for this job, unlike you. Without effort, it’s tough to find better opportunities."
"Then tell me, what kind of connections are strong enough?"
A clear voice suddenly rang out from behind the set, startling Jiang Ruantian.
She looked up, her face slightly darkening.
Who else could it be, but Jiang Lai.
What bad luck, to see her arrogant face even here.
As soon as Bai Qiao saw Jiang Lai, the tears she almost held back started flowing again.
For some reason, seeing Jiang Lai made her feel relaxed. What initially seemed nothing now felt incredibly wronged and sad.
Indeed, she got the role relying on Jiang Lai’s connection, and Jiang Ruantian was right - she shouldn’t have argued those few words with her.
Jiang Lai was, after all, her biological sister. Even for the sake of face, she couldn’t stand on her side against her sister. Bai Qiao took a deep breath, controlled her emotions, and bowed her head.
"Hello, President Jiang."
Jiang Lai nodded, glanced at her face, then shook her head helplessly.
"You really can’t be a good actor like this."
Sure enough, President Jiang was going to lecture her.
Bai Qiao was ready for it, nodding without speaking, just then hearing Jiang Lai’s unhurried voice again.
"Have a thicker skin. If she scolds you, can’t you scold back? Didn’t she say you have connections? Then act arrogantly and just scold back without concern."
With that, Jiang Lai looked at Jiang Ruantian. The latter remained calm, appearing indifferent and didn’t even greet others proactively.
So different from the obedient and sensible image she showed at home.
"Jiang Ruantian, I’d like to know what kind of connections are strong enough?"
"She has connections, so she’s justified? Can she reasonably hold the leading lady role?"
"Then do you feel justified holding the second female lead role? You lack looks, acting skills, and figure. Is it just because your last name is Jiang? Unfortunately, we don’t lack people with the surname Jiang in our family. Who do you think you are?"
Jiang Ruantian didn’t expect Jiang Lai to disrespect her in front of so many people, leaving her both furious and annoyed.
"Jiang Lai, if Dad knows you’re squandering with the Jiang Family’s money outside, do you think he’ll continue to indulge your arrogance? Moreover, my second female role was earned through my own effort. You may not like it, but as long as I’m here, Bai Qiao shouldn’t think of behaving reckless with her backing!"
Jiang Lai laughed.
"If that’s the case, then you can just get lost."
"This isn’t the Jiang’s charity. Whatever you say goes! Jiang Lai, do you think everywhere is like your home?"
"If not? I funded this drama. I just want to spend money making Bai Qiao the leading lady. Not convinced? Then bottle it in, pack your things, and scram."
Jiang Ruantian realized her methods of handling women were ineffective against Jiang Lai. Jiang Lai was more abrasive and unreasonable, leaving her to take deep breaths to calm herself.
"It’s not for you to decide here!"
"It’s precisely my say here."
"Do you think Jiang Media belongs to you!"
Jiang Lai raised her eyebrow, looking at Jiang Ruantian with interest, her tone relaxed.
"If not?"
"Nonsense! Jiang Media belongs to Dad!"
Jiang Lai’s silent smile unnerved Jiang Ruantian. She didn’t want to believe it, but considering Father Jiang’s indulgence of Jiang Lai, she had to.
Impossible...
Impossible to be so outrageous.
Father has already given her a charity company and a lot of money to invest and squander. How could he give the lucrative Jiang Media to this spendthrift Jiang Lai!
Jiang Lai had no interest in Jiang Ruantian’s drama. She felt refreshed after scolding her sister and immediately clapped her hands. A truck drove in, and as the door opened, it was filled with chilled fruits and drinks.
"The weather is hot. Enjoy the food and drinks first, then work. Postpone the second female lead’s scenes. Director, reschedule it tomorrow."
The director was stunned. Upon hearing Jiang Lai’s words, he quickly nodded and, ignoring Jiang Ruantian, called the staff around to move the fruits and beverages.
Jiang Ruantian clenched her teeth, gave Jiang Lai a cold look, then turned and left, heading straight to the Jiang Family.
Jiang Lai couldn’t care less about her, turning to Bai Qiao with sincere advice.
"I gave you a backing to deal with people like this. Next time, be careful! Don’t let any Tom, Dick, or Harry jump over your head."
Bai Qiao was too shocked to speak.
She never expected Jiang Lai to stand up for her and scold her own sister like that.
