After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 123: A Cut Above

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: A Cut Above

Bian Yue’s resolute attitude made Wang Dan’an feel apprehensive.

His lips fumbled, and after a long while, he said, "How about this? I’ll make a call to Mr. Li and see what he has to say?"

Bian Yue silently consented.

Su Youxue, however, changed her expression; she urgently grabbed Wang Dan’an, who was about to leave.

"Wait!" Su Youxue clenched her teeth, her eyes reddening as she looked at Bian Yue, "Miss Bian, I know you now have the Bian Family’s inheritance, can afford to lose, and also know you don’t care about the investment from Red Mountain Film and Television. But in this world, one must care about reputation, right? Will it sound good if it spreads that your first shoot ended in a fall out with the biggest film and television company in the industry?"

"It indeed wouldn’t sound good," Bian Yue said indifferently.

A triumphant smile appeared on Su Youxue’s face.

Just as she was about to say something, Bian Yue cut in even more calmly, "But so what? I don’t care."

Su Youxue genuinely detested Bian Yue’s fearless demeanor.

"Miss Bian, would you dare to compete with me in a game?" She spoke loudly, eyes bloodshot, looking at Bian Yue with a desperate resolve, "How about a game with me, Miss Bian? If I lose, I’ll withdraw from the role, this project will end, as if nothing ever happened. If Miss Bian loses, please turn a blind eye and let ’Palace Wall Snow’ continue filming."

Bian Yue looked calmly at Su Youxue, sneered, and slowly asked, "What would you like to compete in?"

Su Youxue lifted her smile again, approaching Bian Yue a few steps, "Miss Bian is a wealthy young lady among the elite, surely excelling in the arts. How about we compete in piano performance and see who comes out on top?"

anny couldn’t help but laugh, "Who are you to challenge President Bian to a piano competition? The last time President Bian played the piano was in her junior high, for her daddy’s birthday!"

Bian Yue looked expressionless at Su Youxue.

Just as Su Youxue had said, from the company’s perspective, having a fall out with Red Mountain Film and Television now would indeed invite criticism for burning bridges. After all, in the eyes of others, Red Mountain Film and Television’s investment in Honey was seen as a generous act of support.

If you want to establish yourself in an industry, hefty capital alone isn’t enough.

Bian Yue was also really curious about what Su Youxue wanted to do.

"Does this mean President Bian is unwilling?" Su Youxue sighed softly, her expression innocent, "Miss Bian, even a person with nothing to lose like me dares to challenge; what are you afraid of? Or is it that you’re worried, out of practice with the piano, and thus unable to perform in front of everyone?"

Wang Dan’an remembered that Su Youxue’s resume once listed her as the runner-up in the International Chopin Piano Competition.

In the entertainment industry, this award is quite unique and highly prestigious, a world-class piano event. Wang Dan’an knew if Bian Yue accepted, she would surely lose.

If Bian Yue lost, then everyone could take a step back graciously.

Therefore, Wang Dan’an smiled, "President Bian, how about this? Compete with Su Youxue—if you win, I’ll halt the ’Palace Wall Snow’ project right away; if you lose, I’ll replace the script."

Su Youxue was shocked looking at Wang Dan’an, "President Wang! I really like this script, why would you change it!"

"Youxue, you’re just making a cameo; the script isn’t that important to you! Don’t worry, I’ll definitely keep the best roles for you!"

"President Wang..."

"Enough! Let’s not talk anymore; it’s decided!" Wang Dan’an paused, cautiously looking towards Bian Yue, "President Bian, what do you think... is this arrangement acceptable?"

Bian Yue knew that Wang Dan’an was giving her a way out.

Red Mountain Capital had significant influence in the industry; completely turning hostile would be extremely bad for her.

Bian Yue measured the situation, understanding now wasn’t the time for an ego battle.

She pondered for a moment, then indifferently said, "Fine, I accept the competition."

anny’s eyes widened, "President Bian! This Su Youxue..."

Bian Yue held anny’s hand to reassure her, "That’s the way it is."

Su Youxue clenched her fists, looking at Bian Yue with a cold sneer.

"Since that’s the case, shall we start the competition right away?" Su Youxue smiled, "By the way, my piano teacher Zhuang Boqi is nearby, why not have him judge for us?"

"Zhuang Boqi? The piano prodigy?" anny’s voice was full of surprise, whispering, "Zhuang Boqi is only 30 this year and has already topped all world-class piano competitions. Is he actually Su Youxue’s teacher?"

Bian Yue smiled faintly, her tone indifferent, "Since you want to compete this way, I agree. Let’s settle on this."

anny frowned, looking anxiously at Bian Yue, "President Bian, are you sure you don’t want to reconsider?"

"President Bian has said it’s okay; what’s there to consider?" Su Youxue scoffed, "Anyway, win or lose, won’t President Bian get what she wants? Even if you lose, President Bian, it’s just losing face; it’s not a big deal."

Bian Yue looked at the eagerness in Su Youxue’s eyes and smiled faintly, "Since Miss Su is so eager, shall we begin?"

In the production team’s hall, Wang Dan’an had his subordinates bring in a piano.

Along with the piano came Zhuang Boqi.

The man wore a face mask, his hair slightly long and tied behind his head, lean and slender. Walking in from outside, his expression carried an impatient coldness.

Bian Yue merely glanced once, then turned around without looking again.

When Su Youxue saw Zhuang Boqi coming in, her eyes brightened immediately, rushing over and smiling, "Mr. Zhuang, you’ve arrived!"

"Su Youxue, I’m here because your parents once saved my life, but there can’t be a next time. My time is precious, and I don’t want to spend it on your little girl squabbles!" Zhuang Boqi said impatiently.

His words were harsh, causing Su Youxue’s smile to stiffen. She then dryly responded, "Mr. Zhuang, if it weren’t urgent, I wouldn’t have bothered you and made you uncomfortable. I have regrets about affecting your life."

"Save those words; if you really cared, you wouldn’t have asked me to come. Let’s start quickly; I have plans tonight," Zhuang Boqi finished speaking and sat directly on a bench.

Su Youxue stood in her place, restrained for a while, then took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Then I will perform now, so as not to delay Mr. Zhuang’s time."

With that, Su Youxue walked towards the stage.

Bian Yue sat composedly, indifferently watching Su Youxue take the stage, her expression unflustered.

Beside her, Wang Dan’an sighed, seemingly sympathizing with Bian Yue, "This Youxue is such a child. But such competitions are all in good fun!"

Su Youxue sat down by the piano, and Bian Yue watched her confident demeanor, her lips twitched, calmly suggesting, "Why not call in the outside crew as well? It’s not fun with just a few of us; the more people, the better."

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