Chapter 504: Dare to be Arrogant in Front of Me

Chen Man was shooting materials, with just a few lines of dialogue, yet she kept getting it wrong and was criticized.

She couldn’t handle the criticism and lashed out, causing the pressure in the entire studio to drop to a low.

Upon Chu Yao’s arrival, she sensed the tension and asked a few people about it before casting a casual glance at Chen Man, who was seated in a gown on a floral vine swing.

“Xiao Chu is here!”

The Director walked over cheerfully and shook hands with Chu Yao, “I’m really sorry, it was supposed to be your turn, but it looks like you’ll have to wait a little longer.

I truly apologize.”

This man was a go-to Director for the Golden Deer Award and had directed several TV dramas.

Chu Yao had worked with him once before; he was a nice guy and didn’t have the airs of a high-profile director.

To anger him to the point of turning pale truly took some skill.

Chu Yao smiled, “What are you discussing that’s so amusing?”

Everyone: “…”

Miss, with what eyes do you see us as being happy?

The Director paused, then chuckled, “I’ll wrap things up quickly.

Take a seat, there are fruit platters and pastries over there; help yourself.”

Chu Yao raised an eyebrow in a cooperative manner.

But she didn’t sit down.

She took Nan Jiaojiao for a walk, pinched a couple of cherry tomatoes, gave one to Nan Jiaojiao, and they just stood there.

Chen Man also noticed Chu Yao.

Yet, she didn’t dare to come over to greet her, as the gown she wore was heavy and inconvenient to move in.

Having refused to cooperate earlier, now she actually wanted to, but she couldn’t get into the right mood.

She frequently glanced at Chu Yao, her eyes filled with wariness, and her face before the camera was stiff.

After two more takes that still weren’t approved, Chen Man thought it over and, lifting her skirt, walked over.

“Senior Chu Yao, I’m really sorry.

It’s my first shoot, and I’m quite nervous.

I’ve delayed your time, and I feel terrible.

Oh, by the way, the L brand sent me a bag yesterday.

If you don’t mind, may I give it to you as a gift?”

Chu Yao, five centimeters taller than her, purposely narrowed her eyes and looked down on her, widening her aura to a radius of two meters eight.

Without sizing her up overtly, Chen Man still felt very uncomfortable under Chu Yao’s gaze, becoming nervous and involuntarily taking a half-step back.

Her voluminous skirt brushed against Chu Yao’s foot.

“The L brand bag is yours to give away, is it?

You’ve got quite the nerve,” Chu Yao said.

Chen Man’s heart sank, and she blinked sheepishly, “Well, I am their spokesperson, after all.

It’s part of my job to promote for them.”

Chu Yao gave a dry laugh, “Not bad, having a sugar daddy sure is different, bold enough to be arrogant in front of me.”

As her words fell, the vast studio instantly quieted.

People continued with their tasks, though their attention was clearly on this exchange, finding the gossip about a female celebrity with a sugar daddy hard to ignore.

Chen Man turned pale with fear, “Senior Chu Yao, you can’t say such things carelessly.

You work in this industry; you know how damaging rumors can be to a female celebrity!”

Chu Yao’s lips curled into a faint, mocking laugh, “What award?”

Chen Man didn’t catch on immediately, and after a moment of confusion, she realized Chu Yao was asking about the award she received that day.

“The Most Popular Actress Award.”

As she mentioned this, Chen Man confidently lifted her chin.

Chu Yao’s smile held a hint of sarcasm, “Even I have only received news of being nominated.

How come you are so sure about the award you received?”

“This…”

Chen Man was certainly not on the same level as Chu Yao; a Newcomer Award and Best Actress were worlds apart.

After thinking it over, she couldn’t see how she could have gotten in Chu Yao’s way.

Moreover, since Chu Yao’s release from prison, Shengjing had been bombarding the media with press releases, clearly aiming to buy an award for Chu Yao too.