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Chapter 253 The Promised Job Arrives

Chapter 253: Chapter 253 The Promised Job Arrives

The two of them just watched helplessly as Xiao Tao finished the bread and water from the fridge that was supposed to last them a week.

At first, Jiang Xiyu was shocked, then numbed, watching Xiao Tao swallow the last bite of bread and couldn’t help but speak up, "Are you full now?"

Xiao Tao crumpled the bread wrapper in her hand and smiled at the corners of her mouth, "I’m full."

Jiang Xiyu: "..."

If she’s still not full, Jiang Xiyu would have to wonder if this person has some sort of insatiable disease.

"So, when do you plan to visit your mom?"

Jiang Xiyu couldn’t understand why, but ever since Xiao Tao came back, although she seemed just as silent as before, there was always a strange sense of unease in her heart.

She was initially quite happy that this girl returned because she was used to scolding her and dared not do it so openly with others.

But now, she thought it was better to let Xiao Tao visit her sick mother first; maybe she’ll be normal when she comes back.

"I’m planning to leave soon."

Xiao Tao’s answer made Jiang Xiyu breathe a sigh of relief, "That’s perfect, you’ve just returned and slept, you haven’t opened your suitcase yet. If you’re leaving, just take your suitcase with you."

Xiao Tao nodded, took out her phone from her clothes pocket, looked down, and then looked up at Jiang Xiyu with a bit of embarrassment on her face, "Sister Xiaoyu, I’m out of money. Can I advance some salary to buy a plane ticket?"

Jiang Xiyu: "..." If she remembered correctly, this was the first time this girl was so straightforward in asking her for money.

But she was eager to send her off, "I’ll transfer you five thousand, the rest will be my gift to Auntie."

"Thank you, Sister Xiaoyu."

As soon as the money was transferred, Xiao Tao promptly pulled her suitcase and walked out of the villa gate.

Jiang Xiyu watched her back disappear and subconsciously let out a breath of relief.

The phone in her hand, which had just completed the transfer, suddenly vibrated. She glanced at the caller ID on the screen and quickly answered, "Cousin, I was just about to tell you something. Xiao Tao came back yesterday, but she just left again to catch a flight to see her mom. By the way, did you help with her mom’s medical and hospital bills?"

"No, I called a few days ago, and they said Xiao Tao’s relatives had already helped with the expenses, so I didn’t bother. But that’s not important, I have great news to tell you!" Jiang Yuting’s voice was almost overflowing with joy as she spoke the last sentence.

Jiang Xiyu was still wondering how she didn’t know Xiao Tao had other relatives, but when Jiang Yuting mentioned the ’great news,’ she couldn’t wait to know, "What’s the great news?"

"The chief director of the ’Qingcheng Legend’ crew, Lin Ying, personally called me, saying a role was perfect for you. If your time is suitable, you can join the crew immediately."

Jiang Xiyu’s heart suddenly began to pound wildly. Could this be the work opportunity the person on the phone had mentioned?

It’s not a talk show or variety program, but a role in ’Qingcheng Legend,’ which already had a fan base and Xu Qingmei, an international actress, guaranteeing its success!

And for the chief director to personally call, this role must be even more important than Qing Yuan’s role in ’Empress of Yuan Zhao.’

Even if it’s not the lead role, it certainly must be a significant supporting role.

But when she looked down at her leg in a cast, it felt like a cold bucket of water was poured over her, "But my leg..."

"Don’t worry, of course, I told Director Lin about your situation. And as it happens, the role requires someone in a wheelchair; it’s a young disciple the protagonist takes in, who’s talented but mobility-impaired. I think this role is tailor-made for you now!"

At first, Jiang Xiyu felt joy, but after that joy came an unshakable unease.

How could there be so many perfectly fitting roles in the world? Moreover, the filming schedule for ’Qingcheng Legend’ was earlier than ’Empress of Yuan Zhao,’ so how did such a role land on her suddenly?

Could it be that her aunt’s friend had this much influence in the entertainment industry?

Such a big benefit, she couldn’t believe it was given unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.

Even though she knew there might be traps beyond her prediction, could she bear to give up this opportunity?

There was no need to question her heart seriously, Jiang Xiyu realized that she couldn’t bear to.

The other party knew exactly how to play her psychological strings.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiyu suppressed the indescribable panic in her heart and responded to Jiang Yuting, who was still excited on the other end of the line, "Cousin, I’ll take this role."

"Of course, you should. In the ’Empress of Yuan Zhao’ crew, you only played the maid to the lead actress. In ’Qingcheng Legend,’ you’ll play the disciple to the lead, and you’ll be acting alongside Xu Qingmei. How can you pass up such a great opportunity?"

Hearing Jiang Yuting mention Xu Qingmei, Jiang Xiyu couldn’t help but feel moved, "Cousin, when Director Lin called, did you ask why he thought of me for this role?"

"Huh?" Jiang Yuting was taken aback by the question, "I didn’t ask that; I was just too happy at the time. Who cares why he thought of you; the important thing is this great opportunity has come to us."

"True," Jiang Xiyu didn’t have much hope in Jiang Yuting anyway, and hearing her answer, she wasn’t too disappointed either, "I should be content with such a good opportunity."

"Then I’ll call Director Lin back; the sooner, the better. We’ll join the crew tomorrow."

As for the matter Jiang Xiyu initially mentioned about Xiao Tao returning, it was long forgotten.

"Okay, then I’ll start packing."

As for her curiosity, once she’s in the crew, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask.

*

The ’Qingcheng Legend’ crew.

Lin Ying hung up the phone from Jiang Yuting and turned to look at Xu Qingmei, who was leisurely sipping coffee on the sofa.

After two seconds of silence, he spoke flatly, "It’s settled, Jiang Xiyu and her agent will come to the crew early tomorrow."

Xu Qingmei put down her coffee cup and nodded slightly, "Thank you, Director Lin."

Lin Ying wanted to see something from Xu Qingmei’s face, but after looking for a long time, he eventually gave up, "I don’t want to know why the original actor for the role of Yu Xin wanted to terminate the contract, but I want to know why you recommended Jiang Xiyu."

Just yesterday, the actor originally set to play Yu Xin suddenly proposed to terminate the contract, even preparing the full breach penalty as listed.

The director, Lin Ying, was caught completely off guard and couldn’t even use the breach penalty as leverage. In the end, he had no choice but to sign the termination contract.

Then, just after he signed and watched the actor leave and before finding another suitable actor, Xu Qingmei came in and recommended Jiang Xiyu.

This made him unable not to suspect that the actor was forced out by Xu Qingmei, just to make room for Jiang Xiyu.

After all, the timing was just too perfect.

But these two people — one is an international star, and the other, at best, is barely a second-tier actor. Xu Qingmei recommending Jiang Xiyu also baffled him.

"I just think she’s suitable," Xu Qingmei stood up from the sofa, met Lin Ying’s scrutinizing gaze, and returned calmly without even a flicker in her eyes.

Lin Ying: "..."

This perfunctory answer was truly frustrating!

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