Chapter 302: Chapter 300: Using Someone to Commit a Murder, Ended Up Harming Oneself

Bai Qing immediately fell silent, not saying another word.

Lu Zhaozhao, who realized the situation belatedly, looked over just in time to see Sun Qian approaching.

She was accompanied by four assistants and a bodyguard holding an umbrella.

Lu Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow, clearly nonplussed.

If the four assistants were understandable, what on earth was the bodyguard there for?

The film set was full of staff, at most some extras.

Everyone knew star chasing at work was a no-no, so the set was relatively safe.

Sun Qian pulling such a stunt really seemed quite affected.

Zhaozhao had heard that this bodyguard had been specially requested for Sun Qian by the production.

Lu Zhaozhao glanced at Sun Qian and whispered, “Do you think Teacher Sun got a bodyguard because she knows she’s often asking for a beating?”

“…”

Although Bai Qing didn’t speak, he almost couldn’t hold back a laugh.

Fortunately, he had a folding fan in his hand, which he swiftly used to cover his face while he silently recited the lines he was about to shoot, trying to distract himself.

Otherwise, he was certain Lu Zhaozhao would be the death of him with laughter.

Sun Qian was the highest-ranking among the actors, usually domineering, and nobody dared to provoke her.

But Lu Zhaozhao was definitely an exception.

If Sun Qian dared to nitpick Lu Zhaozhao, Zhaozhao would immediately retaliate, not giving her an inch of face.

So these past few days, whenever Lu Zhaozhao was around, Sun Qian wouldn’t dish out sarcasm on anyone else.

Those who had made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry were often shrewd, so it didn’t take long to figure out this pattern.

Naturally, whenever Sun Qian appeared, everyone gravitated toward Lu Zhaozhao, relying on her sharp tongue for peace.

Over time, the others’ relationships with Lu Zhaozhao actually improved.

Even if Sun Qian looked down on Lu Zhaozhao, she couldn’t get the better of her.

She simply chose not to stoop to her level.

Sun Qian found a seat a few places away from Lu Zhaozhao.

Just then, the assistant director walked in with someone.

“Teachers, this is Xia Wenjin, the new actress playing the fifth female role who has just joined us. Please get acquainted with her; I will go and inform the director,” the assistant director said. After nodding his head, he left Xia Wenjin behind and walked away.

Bai Qing looked at Xia Wenjin, his eyes suddenly widening.

Although he wasn’t up-to-the-minute on entertainment news, he was well aware of the true and false heiress saga between Lu Zhaozhao and Xia Wenjin.

He had just been wondering who could join the cast after the shoot had begun, never expecting it to be Lu Zhaozhao’s arch-nemesis?

A bit worried, he glanced at Lu Zhaozhao, only to see her still looking completely at ease.

Bai Qing pursed his lips, realizing he had been needlessly concerned.

Lu Zhaozhao wasn’t even afraid of Sun Qian, so Xia Wenjin… would be even less of an issue, right?

“Teacher Sun, Mr. Bai, hello, I’m Xia Wenjin. I really adore both of your works.”

Xia Wenjin spoke, deliberately excluding Lu Zhaozhao.

Her move made Bai Qing raise an eyebrow, uncertain whether to respond or not.

He was about to nod noncommittally and move on when Sun Qian’s sarcastic voice chimed in, “You say you like the works of me and Bai Qing, so tell me, what works has Bai Qing done?”

“Uh…” Xia Wenjin was suddenly at a loss for words.

She had just casually thrown out a compliment, wasn’t that just how the entertainment industry worked?

Why would anyone follow up with a question?

And doesn’t Sun Qian really hate Lu Zhaozhao?

She’s intentionally sidelining Lu Zhaozhao here; shouldn’t she be happy that she can join her in going against Lu Zhaozhao in the crew?

Xia Wenjin probably couldn’t even dream that a person like Sun Qian would treat her own status more importantly than anything; she disdains associating with popular traffic stars.

Let alone joining them in suppressing others.

Because they’re not worthy!

Sun Qian gave Xia Wenjin a sidelong glance and sneered coldly, “What’s the matter? Can’t talk about Bai Qing’s works because he has none, or because his popularity isn’t enough?”

Xia Wenjin awkwardly tugged at the corner of her mouth, “I, I’ve just arrived on set and don’t know enough about the teachers; I will definitely catch up on Mr. Bai’s works when I get back.”

Bai Qing shrugged his shoulders and gave Xia Wenjin a standard fake smile.

When he came to the crew, he had specifically looked at the representative works and preferences of each artist.

Even when Lu Zhaozhao was belittling him, she could mention a few of his works. This Xia Wenjin really doesn’t care.

She deserves to be sarcastically mocked by Sun Qian.

Hearing Xia Wenjin’s words, Sun Qian hooked her lips into a chill smile, “Since you don’t know Bai Qing’s works, you should know mine, right?”

This statement struck Xia Wenjin like a bolt from the blue.

She genuinely didn’t know.

But if she doesn’t say anything now, Sun Qian will definitely make things difficult for her later.

Thinking this, Xia Wenjin’s gaze shifted to Bai Qing, trying to get a hint from him.

Bai Qing pursed his lips and silently glanced at Sun Qian; sure enough, she shot a direct look across, and Bai Qing pretended to be helpless, shrugging at Xia Wenjin in response.

Although Sun Qian wasn’t yet 40, her demeanor, like that of some older, experienced actors, was particularly good at pulling rank, believing that everyone should know her representative works.

Xia Wenjin, a newbie who gained fame through popularity, was particularly detestable to Sun Qian, not to mention, infamous.

Lu Zhaozhao propped up her chin, watching with an expressionless face as Xia Wenjin tried to use others against her own adversaries, only to shoot herself in the foot.

What level is Sun Qian?

An expert in the entertainment industry who climbed her way up from a small fry to A-list status. To think of using her as a pawn, what was going through Xia Wenjin’s mind?

Did she consider everyone else as foolish as herself?

Xia Wenjin hadn’t expected Sun Qian to humiliate her so publicly, her face turning remarkably red.

“Eh? Is this young lady here to visit the set?” Suddenly, Yan Gui’s voice came through.

He was cheerfully dragging Lin Baiyu over this way. Seeing the commotion, he casually asked.

Seizing the opportunity, Xia Wenjin quickly took the lead in the conversation, “I’m the new actress for the fifth female role, my name is Xia Wenjin, I’m very pleased to meet both teachers.”

This time, she dared not claim to have seen their works anymore.

Yan Gui and Lin Baiyu were also taken aback.

They had heard the name Xia Wenjin, after all, she was a regular in the hot searches recently.

Plus, with Lu Zhaozhao present as a counterpart, it was hard for them not to know.

Yan Gui awkwardly tugged at the corner of his mouth, “Ah, a new colleague, welcome, wel… hiss…”

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Baiyu pinched him on the waist, “Teacher Sun is about to film soon, don’t block the way.”

Lin Baiyu nodded towards Yan Gui, signaling for her to sit down behind Lu Zhaozhao.

Although they didn’t know the whole truth behind the hot searches between Lu Zhaozhao and Xia Wenjin previously, during the time they spent with Lu Zhaozhao,

They knew her to be a forthright young lady, easy to get along with and without any airs.

Naturally, they would avoid Xia Wenjin, her adversary, whenever possible; after all, they didn’t have much interaction with a fifth female lead.

Seeing this, Xia Wenjin pursed her lips and turned her gaze to Lu Zhaozhao, “Zhaozhao…”