Chapter 40: The Person Introduced by Young Master Shangguan

  "Ye Xian, FOR boy group member."

  Li Jiahua: "?!"

  It really is that Ye Xian. How did he end up like this? Why is it him of all people?

  For a moment, Li Jiahua felt like he had swallowed a mixture of emotions, and his face darkened.

  "Director Li, what's wrong?"

  Seeing his expression, Ye Xian felt a vague sense of foreboding.

  Li Jiahua: "I... I... this..." This is all for nothing! After finally finding an actor I liked, it turns out to be him, Ye Xian!

  "Forget it. Go back. We'll find someone else."

  Li Jiahua waved his hand, his eyes filled with disappointment and regret.

  "Wait, why?"

  Ye Xian, puzzled, pulled him back. "Director Li, are you rejecting me because of my bad reputation? Or do you think I'm bcklisted? Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. Now my talent and performance are right in front of you. Don't believe those rumors outside. As for the bcklist, it has been lifted. Yan Dong even publicly apologized on Weibo. Didn't you see?"

  "Ah, it's not about that."

  Li Jiahua shook his head.

  "?" Ye Xian raised an eyebrow. "Then what is it about?"

  "Don’t ask. We just can't use you."

  There’s nothing more frustrating than someone who doesn’t expin and just outright rejects you.

  Seeing Li Jiahua's firm stance, Ye Xian reluctantly took out his trump card—a business card.

  "Director Li, actually, I was introduced to you today by Young Master Shangguan. He said you would understand everything when you see this card."

  Li Jiahua took the card, his eyes fshing with surprise. "Young Master Shangguan?" The person introduced by Young Master Shangguan...

  Li Jiahua’s expression showed hesitation.

  Ye Xian took this opportunity to pull out his phone and clicked into the hottest restaurant nearby. "Director Li, it’s almost noon, and I bet you haven’t eaten yet. I know a famous Japanese restaurant around here. How about we go there and talk while we eat? My treat!"

  This kid, not only is he good-looking and talented, but he’s also very good at handling things. Li Jiahua couldn’t help but like him more and more... but still...

  "Alright."

  Unable to resist his fondness for talent, he nodded.

  ‘Lujiaoting’ is a well-known Japanese restaurant in the capital. The pce is not rge but exceptionally elegant, surrounded by a fragrant and vibrant three-yer garden. Walking down a winding stone path, you’re greeted by a staff member in a kimono.

  Inside, the setup was a bit different from usual Japanese restaurants. Elegant Chinese-style folding screens divided the private rooms, creating a unique atmosphere with a strong cultural blend.

  Ye Xian took the menu, ordering all the expensive items like salmon, foie gras sushi, sashimi... every pricey dish. Being thorough in his sincerity, he humbly asked Li Jiahua, "Director Li, what exactly are you concerned about? I really want to colborate with such an outstanding director like you. I can tell you don’t dislike me either."

  "I don't dislike you, of course, but..." Looking at the expensive dishes on the table and Ye Xian's sincere eyes, Li Jiahua opened up. "It’s just... everyone knows you’ve been bothering Jiang Wanze and have annoyed him. The biggest investor in our show, you should know who it is, right? Starlight Entertainment. Now the CEO, Mr. Bo, has just returned from abroad, and he’s famously fond of his younger brother. If you anger Jiang Wanze, it’s like angering Mr. Bo, and that means going against the financier of our show. So tell me, how can I use you?"