"Not bad, Shi Su’s sudden tears in the corner of her eye during the final scene were a truly inspired touch." Director Chen Yang praised while watching the playback, and when Shi Su came over to watch it with him, he asked, "Was the tears in that scene something you designed while reading the script?" Shi Su also saw the scene in the playback: "It’s not really a design; it’s empathy with the character. After playing Tian Yuli for over two months, it’s inevitable to feel what she feels and think what she thinks." Chen Yang was very pleased: "You young actresses in your early twenties, most are traffic stars. If you could all delve into your roles this way, where would there be ridicule about your acting skills? Shi Su, no matter how far you go in the future, remember what you initially insisted on, don’t be assimilated by this circle." Chen Yang’s gaze was somewhat profound, but Shi Su could easily sense his affirmation of her future. Shi Su acknowledged her dedication to the role and was confident that the effect when broadcast would be very good. She hadn’t thought much about whether it would garner fans or attention, nor had she considered whether she would remain stagnant or rise to a certain height. Suddenly, Chuyin gestured to her from the side, holding up her phone: "Jun’s call." After chatting with Director Chen for a couple more sentences, Shi Su turned to take the call. Jun called to say that Mr. Meng from KC personally came to apologize today, and that the film company behind Xia Yilin, named Lihe Film and Television, also intended to apologize through their management level. Shi Su’s sudden endorsement of Tilans created a major sensation within the circle in just a few hours. After all, this was more than just getting an S-tier explosive series; it was stepping into the ranks of capital beyond reach in the circle, and business resources are what the stars in the circle value most. The entire agency treated the announcement like an army at the gates, poised and ready. Jun had foreseen all of this long ago, considering that Tilans is highly regarded domestically, and such a big prize suddenly falling into their lap would inevitably bring endless gossip. She had already instructed the staff to keep their mouths shut and not easily let others trick them. Unexpectedly, apologies and reconciliation came first. KC’s side could be excused; they indeed played tricks on them and were still angry. But Lihe Film and Television’s executive personally calling to apologize was unexpected. Knowing that Xia Yilin, when she first entered the circle, aimed at shaping a goddess image but gained attention through participating in a good variety show. Coupled with Xia Yilin’s occasional lack of intelligence triggering a kind of protective instinct in the audience, her agency added some soft and cute content to her image. Thıs content belongs to 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝓷𝓮𝓽 Xia Yilin’s agent is adept at marketing hype, from online postings to offline scandals, especially with the backing of Lihe Film and Television, paving a smooth path to fame. Such pampered female stars often like to squeeze others, which is quite common. But when someone speaks recklessly on Weibo, their image collapses, and the company gets criticized as well. An hour ago, Lihe Film and Television’s CEO called Xia Yilin’s agent to the office, grabbed a stack of documents, and threw them at her face. "Is Xia Yilin crazy? During a period of rising reputation, not focused on filming, but posting nonsense on Weibo? Aren’t you controlling her Weibo? Whom does she finally provoke, especially cutting someone with such a strong background?" The agent looked terrified: "I haven’t been to the set recently, nor do I know what kind of conflict she has with Shi Su. Last time, the hot search related to Shi Su had nothing to do with us. Besides, Shi Su has always kept quiet on Weibo, not saying a word. Who knew her background was so strong yet low-key..." "Everyone’s watching the hot searches every day. Shouldn’t they know the backing behind that second lead actress is very strong? Does Xia Yilin think she can handle it?" The CEO’s face turned livid with anger, grabbing another stack of documents and throwing them over again. "No intelligence, no emotional quotient, only a facade, causing trouble everywhere, tell her to get out immediately!" The agent was quite stunned, unable to grasp where the CEO heard something about Shi Su, but it’s clear that people behind Shi Su are not simple: "Mr. Zhang, please calm down, I’ll immediately find the PR team to..." "Find what PR team, ask around, see who dares to handle Xia Yilin’s PR now!" "Are you suggesting..." "I’m suggesting—take Xia Yilin and get out!" Furthermore, Lihe Film and Television personally called Shi Su’s studio to apologize, but clearly, there was no result. That afternoon, having already finished filming and left the set, Xia Yilin suddenly called Shi Su. She was reprimanded by her agent and the CEO, forced into a corner, unwilling but had to call Shi Su for her future’s sake. To her surprise, it was Chuyin who answered the call, not Shi Su. "Hello? Is this Mr. Xia? Our Shi Su is still on set filming. She doesn’t have as many scenes as you. Isn’t the second lead’s shoot wrapping up soon? She has to make up scenes and has several big scenes to go, so she really doesn’t have time to answer calls all day." It’s not that she doesn’t have time to answer calls; it’s clear that Shi Su does not want to have direct interaction with Xia Yilin. Sounds polite to say she can’t be bothered, but more bluntly, she fears equating herself with her intelligence. But Xia Yilin must have really faced some warnings from the company, as she continually pleaded with Chuyin to give the phone to Shi Su. Finally, when Shi Su came from a scene and took the call, Xia Yilin hurriedly said, "Shi Su, I was ignorant before. I sincerely apologize to you, please be magnanimous and don’t hold it against me." Shi Su casually replied: "Mr. Xia doesn’t need to apologize to me. I haven’t suffered any losses nor have I been hurt, and I don’t quite understand what mistake you made. If you really did something wrong, bear it yourself, don’t tell me these things." Xia Yilin still insisted on apologizing, even hoping Shi Su could personally step out, asking Shi Su to post on Weibo to prove their good relationship on set, wanting Shi Su to help her clear up that thoughtless Weibo, regain some face. Throughout her days on set, whether facing exclusion or public opinion storms, Shi Su mostly remained silent, uninterested in explanations; many assumed her nature was easy to manipulate. Shi Su calmly responded: "Mr. Xia, I’d like to correct a misunderstanding." "My temper is not that good either."