Tiny Genius Alert! Mom & Dad Better Make Peace-Chapter 549 - 504: Jun and Your Liangsheng Ending, Middle Part: Guardianship 2
Looking at Ruan Chen like this, Jian Liangtong felt uneasy, a strange chill running down her back.
Swallowing hard, Jian Liangtong said, "Ruan Chen, is Mr. Shi Lang still in S City?"
Ruan Chen’s eyes narrowed tightly, "Are you feeling unwell?"
The tension and concern in his voice made Jian Liangtong swallow back the words she was about to say, "No."
She actually wanted Mr. Shi Lang to take a look at him!
He suddenly seemed like he was possessed!
Ruan Chen squinted, "Really not feeling unwell?"
Jian Liangtong shook her head awkwardly.
Ruan Chen stared at her for a long while, exhaled slightly, and said, "Good if there’s nothing wrong."
"..." Jian Liangtong’s heart stirred slightly, with a quick flash of something in her eyes.
No one’s heart is made of stone.
Though she didn’t like Ruan Chen.
It didn’t mean she was indifferent to everything he did for her.
No person can remain hard-hearted when faced with genuine concern from another.
After Ruan Chen left.
Jian Liangtong felt heavy-hearted.
Upon hearing Ruan Chen’s words, she felt no relief; instead, her heart grew even heavier.
Most people in this world dislike owing others.
Because ordinarily, beneficiaries can’t accept others’ favors calmly, which puts pressure on them.
After this night, Ruan Chen returned to frequently appearing by her side, but with an added touch of gentlemanly grace compared to before.
Before making any decisions, he would always consult Jian Liangtong’s opinion first.
If Jian Liangtong disagreed, he would fully respect her wishes, no longer forcing her like before.
Jian Liangtong still wasn’t accustomed to his frequent appearances, but with someone as stubborn as Ruan Chen, she truly had no way of handling him.
She had tried both gentle and tough methods, but all were ineffective.
Jian Liangtong was helpless; she couldn’t think of any effective way other than allowing him.
This morning.
Jian Liangtong just dropped Hao Hao off at kindergarten and was preparing to head to the office.
When Xu Jiaren’s call came in.
Xu Jiaren was taciturn and steady, truly passionate about acting.
Among Zhang Le Yi, Wang Er, and Xu Jiaren, Xu Jiaren was the one who gave Jian Liangtong the least trouble.
So when she received Xu Jiaren’s call, she didn’t think anything negative.
Unexpectedly...
"Sister Tong..."
Xu Jiaren’s voice was low, with a defeated hoarseness.
It was the first time Jian Liangtong heard Xu Jiaren speak to her in such a tone, and her heart immediately sank.
"What happened?" Jian Liangtong asked while reaching out to hail a cab.
"Sister Tong, could you come over?" Xu Jiaren’s helpless voice tugged at one’s heartstrings.
"I’m coming right away." Jian Liangtong didn’t hesitate, responding immediately.
After hanging up, Jian Liangtong rushed to today’s filming location for Xu Jiaren. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
Today’s filming was at a high-end apartment on a central road in S City.
When Jian Liangtong arrived, the director and main crew were standing in the apartment, all with serious expressions.
Jian Liangtong scanned the crowd but didn’t see Xu Jiaren.
Jian Liangtong frowned and went straight to the director, "Director..."
"Little Jian, you’re here just in time, go persuade Jiaren, today’s scene has been delayed for almost two hours, we can’t delay any longer, we need to move to the next filming site."
The director interrupted Jian Liangtong as soon as she spoke, impatiently waving his hand, full of displeasure.
Jian Liangtong pursed her lips, "Where’s Jiaren?"
"I just saw him sitting in the stairwell," one of the actors immediately replied.
Jian Liangtong gave the director a final glance, hurriedly turned around, and headed for the stairwell.
In the stairwell, Jian Liangtong exited through the safety passage and saw Xu Jiaren sitting on the steps, emanating a low energy.
Jian Liangtong’s eyes showed compassion, and she walked towards him.
Standing in front of him for a few seconds, he didn’t look up; Jian Liangtong sighed inwardly and sat down on the step beside him.
At this moment, Xu Jiaren finally raised his head and glanced at Jian Liangtong.
Jian Liangtong looked at him, "What happened?"
Xu Jiaren’s face showed embarrassment, tightly pursing his lips without speaking.
Jian Liangtong was silent for a moment, then softly said, "If you say nothing, how can I help you?"
Xu Jiaren clenched his fists, eyes turning red, and once again looking at Jian Liangtong, his voice trembling, "I can’t film."
"What?"
Jian Liangtong’s eyes flickered, "What can’t you film?"
Xu Jiaren took a deep breath, his facial muscles tight, "The director suddenly decided to have the scriptwriter add a scene, saying that it would make the film more appealing to the audience."
Jian Liangtong felt an ominous premonition, "What scene?"
"..." Xu Jiaren stared at Jian Liangtong, ears turning red, gritting his teeth, finding it hard to speak.
Jian Liangtong’s mind immediately conjured various inappropriate images.
Her almond-shaped eyes flashed, lowering her voice, asking, "Is it very explicit?"
Xu Jiaren’s face turned red as well, hesitating for a long time before squeezing out a sentence between his teeth, "They don’t even let me wear underwear."
Uh...
Jian Liangtong’s eyes twitched involuntarily as she glanced at Xu Jiaren.
Xu Jiaren’s face turned blue and white, and he stood up with a stern expression to leave.
Jian Liangtong’s mouth twitched, and she quickly grabbed him.
Xu Jiaren furrowed his brow, turned his head, and glared at Jian Liangtong, "Do you think I’m joking with you?"
"..." How did she think he was joking with her?
Her earlier reaction was completely normal, the natural response of a person hearing such words.
Jian Liangtong looked at his face filled with humiliation, his cheeks twitching, and softly said, "Now with web dramas being reviewed so strictly, even a longer kiss can get sent back for editing. If you shoot like this, do you dare to submit it for review?"
"You know this reasoning, the director can’t not know. So I suspect..."
Xu Jiaren stopped speaking, looked at Jian Liangtong with deep meaning in his eyes.
Jian Liangtong released his hand, bowed her head and thought for a moment, then looked at Xu Jiaren and said, "You mean, the director is doing this on purpose."
Xu Jiaren shook his head, "I don’t know."
His answer clearly signified that he was quite certain that the director was indeed intentional.
But what’s the purpose?
With Xu Jiaren’s disposition, it was impossible for him to offend anyone.
Jian Liangtong fell silent.
"Sister Tong..."
A while passed, and Xu Jiaren was about to say something.
Jian Liangtong’s phone suddenly rang.
Xu Jiaren pursed his lips, watched Jian Liangtong take out her phone to answer it, and didn’t continue speaking.
"Wang Er..."
"Sister Tong, the company just sent a message saying my single scheduled for June can’t be released. What’s going on, Sister Tong?"
Wang Er’s voice sounded almost tearfully urgent.
Jian Liangtong was also shocked, standing up from the steps, "Can’t be released? What’s the reason?"
"Sister Tong, if I knew the reason, I wouldn’t be asking you."
"..."
Jian Liangtong’s heart sank.
At this time, the phone vibrated by her ear, indicating another call coming in.
Jian Liangtong steadied herself, took the phone down to look, saw it was Zhang Le Yi calling.
For some reason, Jian Liangtong’s heart thumped wildly, suddenly feeling that Zhang Le Yi calling at this hour couldn’t be good news!
Xu Jiaren saw Jian Liangtong’s expression changed, and he also became tense, "Sister Tong, what’s happening?"
Jian Liangtong didn’t speak and answered Zhang Le Yi’s call.
"Sister Tong, help me, please help me..."
Once the call connected, Zhang Le Yi’s anxious and tearful voice came through.
Jian Liangtong’s heart sank heavily, her face tightened, "What happened?"
"Director Tan suddenly brought an actress I don’t know to the set today and told everyone there that she is the third female lead. If she is the third female lead, what am I supposed to be? When I confronted the director, he said I’m not suitable for the role, and blamed me for delaying the crew due to my uncooperative behavior. Sister Tong, what do I do now?"
Zhang Le Yi finished her crying plea.
"How could this happen? Director Tan clearly said he wouldn’t change roles before." Jian Liangtong was surprised.
"I don’t know how it happened? Since that incident last time, the director has had many complaints about me, so I’ve been extra careful during filming to avoid any NG situations because of me. But... Boohoo, Sister Tong, I’ve been kicked out of the crew now, in front of so many people, it’s so embarrassing, boohoo..."
"..." Jian Liangtong felt cold inside.
How could this be so coincidental?
Both her artists had issues on the same day!
She briefly comforted the agitated Wang Er and Zhang Le Yi, telling them to wait for her at a nearby café.
Then, Jian Liangtong hurriedly went over with Xu Jiaren.
Inside the café.
Zhang Le Yi used a napkin to cover her mouth, crying softly.
Wang Er’s eyes were red, anxious.
Xu Jiaren’s brow was tightly furrowed, his whole demeanor low and downcast.
Jian Liangtong arrived at the café, ready to discuss countermeasures with the three, but before started, she received several calls one by one.
Coincidentally.
They were all calls from partners she had negotiated collaborations with.
And they were all to sever cooperation ties.
Everything that happened today flowed in succession, as if pre-arranged.
After ending another call.
Jian Liangtong looked at the three with a complex gaze, and slowly lowered the phone from her ear.
"Sister Tong." Zhang Le Yi said with a sobbing tone, looking at Jian Liangtong in panic.
Jian Liangtong gripped her phone before placing it on the table.
She looked at the three, and said hoarsely, "Bad news, want to hear it?"
"..." Zhang Le Yi almost burst into sobs hearing this.
Wang Er’s young face was pale, looking at Jian Liangtong with worry, "Sister Tong, just say it, things can’t get any worse now anyway."
Jian Liangtong furrowed her brow, glanced at Xu Jiaren who was also watching her, and said, "Now, all the cooperation opportunities and resources I fought for you are gone."
Zhang Le Yi, Wang Er, and Xu Jiaren all turned pale, their eyes showing signs of despondency and defeat.
Zhang Le Yi’s tears kept falling, "What’s going on? It’s all just gone, like that."
