"President Xue? I thought it was you when I saw you outside just now. I didn't expect it to be really you!" Xiao Shujing's voice suddenly rang out in the photo studio.
Everyone's gazes shifted there.
"I didn't expect to see Teacher Xiao here too." Xue Xiaoqi stood up and shook hands with her.
"I just finished the graduation ceremony at school and rushed here for the shoot. I'm shooting in the studio next door. Why don't you come over and hang out for a while?"
Xiao Shujing's behavior was completely different from before. She was outgoing and tactful.
Even the people around were whispering and discussing.
Xue Xiaoqi originally wanted to decline immediately, but suddenly thought of something. With a curving smile on her lips, she said, "But I haven't finished discussing things with Teacher Tian yet. It would be rather impolite for me to leave midway."
"What's the matter?" The polite smile in her eyes suddenly turned sharp as she glanced at a distance, then looked back and asked.
"Ahirui is planning to shoot a short promotional video for makeup recently. I originally planned to invite Teacher Tian to participate, but she's too busy. I didn't have the nerve to ask in a hurry, so I've been sitting here waiting."
Their loud conversation was clearly heard by Tian Danni.
"Did President Xue talk to you about this?" Su Shan asked in confusion.
"Not at all!" She frowned in surprise.
"I can see now. She's making you make a choice."
She let out a soft laugh. "It's really difficult dealing with the leaders of big companies. There are tricks both openly and secretly. It's like forcing someone to do something."
"She didn't agree? If she didn't agree, just find someone else. I'm available."
Xiao Shujing tucked her stray hair behind her ear, with confidence radiating from her face.
Xue Xiaoqi looked troubled. "This... isn't it a bit inappropriate?"
"What's inappropriate? If you feel it's inappropriate to handle it, I'll help you talk to her. Teacher Tian has a soft personality. She'll agree to give it to me."
"Okay then. I'll trouble you."
After getting the approval, she walked over confidently.
"Teacher Tian, what a coincidence. We're shooting next to each other." Xiao Shujing smiled, but there was no sincerity in it at all.
"Yeah, it's quite a coincidence." Tian Danni felt a bit uncomfortable in her heart, especially when seeing her superior look. It made her even more uncomfortable.
"Tell me about Teacher Tian's work schedule."
She shifted her gaze to Su Shan and used a commanding tone.
"Sorry, Teacher Xiao. It's not convenient to disclose."
"I'm asking you to report, not to talk back to me. Don't you understand?"
Anger appeared on Xiao Shujing's face.
"If you have anything to say, just talk to me." Tian Danni stepped forward to protect Su Shan behind her. She didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.
"Okay then. I have something to discuss with you. Just now President Xue said that they're going to shoot a promotional video for makeup. Considering that you've just recovered from your injury and might not be able to take it, so... it can be given to me, right?"
She originally didn't want to fight for it.
But after hearing her audacious words, she immediately got upset.
"Teacher Xiao, this isn't a discussion. You're just informing me."
Tian Danni's retort made Su Shan feel relieved.
She had even been ready to step forward and confront Xiao Shujing just now. She didn't care if she lost her job.
"What do you mean by that?" Xiao Shujing asked with a smile on her face.
"The obvious meaning." She walked up to Xue Xiaoqi and said seriously, "Sorry, President Xue. I just have time to reply to you now. I'll take the promotional video you mentioned just now. I have plenty of time."
After Tian Danni finished speaking, she turned around and gave Xiao Shujing a charming smile.
"I'm really sorry, Teacher Xiao. There will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate with Ahirui Company in the future. It doesn't matter if you miss this one or two times, right?"
Xiao Shujing felt very uncomfortable under the gazes of the people around. She forced a smile and replied, "Yeah, as a famous artist like me, there are plenty of opportunities. Then I'll reluctantly give it to you."
She strode over. "I still have to go back to the studio to shoot. I won't keep you two company. We'll find a place to have a good chat if we have the chance."
Xue Xiaoqi nodded politely.
Tian Danni watched her leave before she relaxed a bit.
"It seems that the goading method still works on you."
She withdrew her gaze and said with hostility, "Isn't this what you want? Ahirui wants to cooperate with me. I'm very happy about that, but if they want me to change jobs, they'd better not have such hopes."
The smile on Xue Xiaoqi's face became more and more intense. "Don't be so hasty in drawing conclusions. I have a feeling that your glorious achievements will be realized with the help of Ahirui, not the current Su's Entertainment."
"...Why are you so persistent? I don't have much ability."
Tian Danni felt something was strange and even a bit scared.
She was afraid that all this was a trap, which would implicate others and herself.
She lowered her head and smiled. "Don't be so hostile to me. I just purely appreciate your ability. No matter whether you're unknown or famous now, I want you."
Xue Xiaoqi patted her on the shoulder. "We'll meet again."
Su Shan trotted over after seeing them finish chatting.
"What were you whispering to President Xue about?"
Tian Danni came back to her senses and shook her head. "It's nothing. Just saying that the short video shoot will be very tiring and different from previous shoots."
"We're almost at the bottom now. If we want to turn things around, we have to hold on tightly to this straw of Ahirui! The resources that President Su found for us don't have as much potential as this one. It'll be tough, but I'll accompany you!"
She looked at Su Shan gratefully. "Thank you for always encouraging me."
"Don't be so polite. We're so close. Drink some more water and then go for the shoot."
It was already evening when Xiao Shujing finished shooting. She came out of the studio and sat in the car with a dark face, saying nothing. Xiao Yang didn't dare to say a word either.
"Teacher Xiao, where shall we go now?"
"You're the driver. Why are you asking me?"
"Um... this..."
The driver looked at Xiao Yang miserably, with his eyes drooping aggrievedly.
"Let's go back to school first. Shujing came to work right after the graduation ceremony. There are still some things in the school dormitory that she hasn't packed up."
"Okay, okay."
"I'm so annoyed! A nobody dares to challenge me!"
Xiao Shujing crossed her arms and leaned back on the seat, sulking.
No one responded for a long time after her words.
"Are you deaf?" She kicked the back of the front passenger seat.
Xiao Yang was startled by the kick.
"Sorry, Shujing. I was just arranging the schedule for tomorrow."
"Why is it so difficult to chat with you now? Can't you see that I'm in a bad mood? You don't even help me relieve my worries. What if it delays tomorrow's work? You're so inattentive!"
Xiao Shujing scolded angrily.
"It's all my fault. Now tell me. I'm listening."
Xiao Yang's tone was already very humble.
"Is it useful to tell you now? Can you get the spot back for me?"
"...But I wasn't there at that time. Besides, President Xue was originally looking for Teacher Tian. Even if I was there, I couldn't say anything."
Xiao Shujing glared at her angrily. "Are you on the same side as those people from the wild background in front of me now?"