The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 230 Another Love Rival

Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Another Love Rival

"Although this is a reality show, we still have a script,"

the director spoke in an even tone, leisurely observing everyone.

"The staff will give each of you a script later; I hope you all study it on your own and refrain from discussing it privately, in accordance with the terms of the confidentiality agreement."

Everyone complied with the director’s words.

Jiang Man, in her first role as an ’artist,’ appeared somewhat nonconforming and even a little indifferent.

"Alright, no one is allowed to bring assistants for the whole program. Whose assistant is this? You may leave now."

"Huh? Me?" Wu Yingfan realized belatedly, pointing at himself.

"Yes, you," the director said from his high horse.

In a variety show, the director has more clout than the investors.

The investors don’t have time to monitor the show’s details, nor do they interact with the artists one-on-one.

So, the director, holding the figurative imperial sword, naturally has the most authority.

"I ain’t nobody’s assistant; just accompanying a friend," Wu Yingfan glanced at Jiang Man.

The director remained indifferent: "No matter who you are, you can leave now."

Such disregard for others.

Agitated, Wu Yingfan abruptly stood up: "Fine, I’ll leave. I don’t give a damn about staying here anyway."

"It’s okay, I’ll leave with you," Jiang Man said lazily, her hands slipping into her pockets.

Upon hearing her intention to leave, the director’s brow furrowed: "Jiang Man, are you not partaking in this show?"

"Who said I’m not participating?" Jiang Man shot him a cold glance.

"Didn’t you know that today is the day we start filming?"

"Didn’t bring any luggage, going home to prepare, alright?" Jiang Man stated flatly, yet her tone somehow carried an irritating and arrogant vibe.

The director, accustomed to assessing people, was used to looking down upon investors and always esteemed himself above the artists.

Jiang Man was essentially a nobody, and if it weren’t for her sudden fame at the V Night, someone of his status and position wouldn’t have bothered with her at all.

"Didn’t Jojo discuss this with you in advance? Today we start filming, there’s a blessing ceremony for the whole crew tomorrow, and then we fly to Thailand in the afternoon."

"Isn’t there a confidentiality agreement? My sister kept her lips sealed and said nothing to me."

"Fine...come earlier tomorrow..." Upon hearing the words ’my sister,’ the director licked his dry lips.

The international superstar was not someone he could afford to offend, so for the sake of the superstar’s face, he decided not to hold it against this Jiang Man.

Without saying much else, Jiang Man waved to Lu Zhan and Wen Rui as she left: "I’m leaving now; see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow..." Wen Rui softly replied, sending a look to Lu Zhan, unable to contain herself.

Her cousin is so cool!

Everyone else obediently followed the director’s commands, only Sister Man did as she pleased.

Others might find such behavior problematic, but she didn’t think so.

She couldn’t even imagine how cool it would be to talk to the director with the same tone as Sister Man.

"Alright... Everyone go back to your villas and rest,"

the director said, feeling his authority was being challenged and left feeling awkward.

As he exited the meeting room, he said to his assistant: "Show me Jiang Man’s information again."

"Okay..." the assistant was taken aback.

He had reviewed the information of all the other seven members before; Lu Zhan’s information alone took him half an hour.

He even spent seven or eight minutes on the profile of the washed-up Mi Duo.

But for Jiang Man’s information, he had barely glanced at it for less than ten seconds.

"Director Wu, here."

The assistant took out the file that was buried at the bottom and handed it to the director.

"Just one page?" The director was utterly astonished.

"Yes... just one page..."

"..."

This time, the director genuinely read the whole page carefully.

Jiang Man, 20 years old, is currently studying in the Classical Music Department at Beiyin Academy.

Achievements: 1) Renowned composer of the song "Wildrose," the go-to producer for international pop diva JOJO, whose songs have won the Grammy Global Song Award and other numerous accolades on multiple occasions.

2) An up-and-coming grassroots fashion designer who designed battle robes for the newcomer singer Wen Rui, making a name for herself on V Night; her personal Super Topic heat is over 2 million.

"That’s it? What about her overseas experience?"

"This resume was provided by JO, we can’t find any other information, this Jiang Man is quite mysterious..."

"Later, have Jiang Man write a resume for me herself!"

To know your enemy and know yourself, you’ll never be imperiled in a hundred battles.

The reason Director Wu could thrive in the world of film directing was an important one—he would never offend anyone without understanding them first, and adapting to the situation had always been his strong suit.

...

After the director left, the few people in the meeting room left one after another.

Since they weren’t allowed to bring managers or assistants, they had to carry their own luggage.

Zhou Ying brought two 28-inch suitcases, which she couldn’t lift on her own.

"Brother Zhan... could you help me get the suitcases out of the car?"

When Zhou Ying asked, Lu Zhan was helping Wen Rui move his suitcases.

Lu Zhan turned around, his brows furrowed.

Zhou Ying immediately explained, "They’re too heavy for me to move..."

"The program details made it very clear, it’s backpacker travel. You brought these two huge suitcases, who will carry them for you when we go abroad?" Mi Duo couldn’t stand such coquettish behavior.

All of them were women, and who wasn’t clear about the little schemes in her heart?

"Brother Zhan, I’ll do it." Just then, two tall figures walked over.

One in front and one behind, both with idol-level good looks.

The one in the front was Xu Chengzhou, who had just finished a hit ancient idol drama with Zhou Ying, and their couple’s popularity remained high.

The one behind was Bei Ling, a Eurasian mix who debuted as a trainee in Korea and was under the same agency as He Xiuyan.

This year, having terminated the contract with He Xiuyan and returned to China, his popularity in the country was very high.

"Yingzi, let me help you with your luggage."

"Then I’ll help this lady, shall I?"

Both gentlemen were very chivalrous.

Mi Duo, who initially despised coquettish women, upon seeing the handsome Bei Ling offer to help her, suddenly softened her demeanor, "Then I’ll trouble you, young master."

A few minutes later, the group arrived at a large villa.

"Bei Ling and I have chosen rooms on the first floor. This villa is very big with many rooms, take your time choosing," Xu Chengzhou warmly introduced to everyone.

Bei Ling, however, was indifferent and politely aloof, "Take your time picking, I’m going back to my room."

Having said that, without waiting for everyone to react, he turned and left.

Back in his room, Bei Ling sat in front of the window and picked up a guitar next to him.

He idly strummed the strings, and a touching melody began to play.

His thoughts took flight, recalling the scene from a few years ago when he was studying at Harvard.

A consecutive study program from bachelor to doctorate, it was then that he learned about this obscure field of literature from a girl named Man Lisite.

That year Harvard exploded with excitement when she, with her Asian features, became a celebrated figure on campus and students of all colors from around the world cheered her on.

It was also from that time that Bei Ling remembered this girl, taking her as a goal to strive for, vowing to meet her at the pinnacle one day!

"You have absolute pitch, go into music, genius should not be buried," she had told him.

He would always remember the day of the graduation ceremony when the girl, facing the bright light, handed him a garland.

Bang—

The guitar string suddenly tightened, and Bei Ling’s thoughts snapped back to reality.

This year his new song won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

He knew he was finally worthy of meeting her at the pinnacle.

What would her reaction be when they met tomorrow?