That night, Chen Xuan and Lin Wanxi returned to the hotel where they were staying, rather than going directly to their rented apartment.

There were still three days before the prepaid rent expired, so there was no rush to move.

During dinner, Yang Leshan was the first to see the announcement from Phoenix Film and Television Company and angrily slammed the table.

"What's up, Shanshan? Why the sudden outburst?" Lin Wanxi asked quickly.

Yang Leshan fumed, "Du Yuzhe is so despicable! He released an announcement before us. Take a look yourself."

Lin Wanxi frowned slightly as she took the phone to check, and immediately became unsettled.

"Really hitting us when we're down!" Lin Wanxi snorted softly.

Yang Leshan said angrily, "With Du Yuzhe pulling this, recruiting actors might be very difficult for us now."

"After all, compared to our newly started small company, many actors value big platforms like Phoenix Film and Television Company more. They'd rather offend us than Du Yuzhe."

Lin Wanxi sighed, "Yeah, this is indeed quite tricky."

"For actors with some reputation, we don't even need to consider them, as they wouldn't even acknowledge us."

"And for lesser-known actors... their acting skills are a major issue."

The two fell back into their troublesome thoughts, and the food even lost its taste, sapping their appetite.

Chen Xuan, on the other hand, was eating blissfully, seemingly unconcerned and worry-free.

"Eat eat eat, all you know is how to eat!"

Yang Leshan scorned Chen Xuan fiercely, "Weren't you always boasting about how great you are? Now's your chance again, see if you can solve this problem."

"Don't say I didn't challenge you. If you've got the skills, showcase them again and let me be impressed."

Heh!

Chen Xuan chuckled, knowing full well that Yang Leshan would seize this opportunity to mock him.

"Yang Leshan, if I can solve this problem, how will you show your appreciation?" Chen Xuan asked with a playful smile.

Yang Leshan rolled her eyes, "At most, I'll wash your stinky socks again!"

Chen Xuan shook his head, "That's old news. You need to come up with something new."

Yang Leshan responded irritably, "Then you tell me what you want. As long as you can do it, I have no objections."

Chen Xuan put down his chopsticks and chuckled, "The reason for our conflict, to put it bluntly, was because when we first met, I called you 'chubby girl.'"

"If I manage to pull it off, you have to admit out loud that you're a chubby girl. How about that?"

"Fine, I have no objections." Yang Leshan sneered, "I'm giving you three days. If you can't solve the company's problem, you're incompetent!"

"And you have to admit to me directly that you're an incompetent failure!"

Chen Xuan laughed, "No problem, then it's a deal."

Lin Wanxi shook her head, "I really can't believe you two, every time something comes up, you start playing these games. Don't you find it silly?"

"She started it," Chen Xuan said softly.

Hmph!

Yang Leshan scoffed, "I just can't stand you. I must see you make a fool of yourself once!"

"Hmm, nice idea, but I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."

Chen Xuan nodded and smiled playfully, "The label of 'big boobs, no brain'—you're probably stuck with it for life."

Smack!

Yang Leshan stood up abruptly, her chest heaving, "Did you just call me 'big boobs, no brain'? Are you asking for it?!"

Chen Xuan smiled and spread his hands, "See, isn't this a perfect description?"

"You two just keep arguing. I really can't take it anymore!" Lin Wanxi stood up and left the dining table.

"Chen Xuan, don't be too smug. Solve the company's crisis first, then come mock me."

"I don't believe you can always get lucky!"

Yang Leshan snorted coldly and turned away from the table.

Chen Xuan chuckled, suddenly finding the banter with Yang Leshan quite amusing.

At least it wasn't boring; it was filled with mischievous fun.

He stood up and went upstairs to the guest room.

He stood by the window and took out his phone to call Ling Xiaoxiao.

"Chen Xuan, I'm so happy to get your call." Ling Xiaoxiao answered with a smile.

Chen Xuan laughed, "Xiaoxiao, I've run into a bit of trouble here and would like to ask for your help, if it's convenient."

"Just say the word. As long as it's something I can do, I won't refuse." Ling Xiaoxiao replied with a smile.

Chen Xuan smacked his lips, "It's like this: New Moon Entertainment Company lacks renowned actors, and you're the only one I know."

"So I wanted to ask if you could join New Moon Entertainment Company and come here to shoot a film."

"Sure, I'd love to!" Ling Xiaoxiao agreed without hesitation, "I'll make arrangements in the next couple of days and be there the day after tomorrow, is that okay?"

"Xiaoxiao, thank you so much." Chen Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Ling Xiaoxiao would definitely give him this favor.

"Don't be so polite. I'm your confidante, remember?" Ling Xiaoxiao giggled, her voice warm.

Chen Xuan laughed heartily, "Alright then, I'll personally pick you up at the airport the day after tomorrow."

After hanging up, Chen Xuan felt delighted. Ling Xiaoxiao joining New Moon Entertainment Company would certainly trigger a huge chain reaction.

The current predicament would disappear in no time!

...

Two days later, Yang Leshan was frantically calling around for suitable actors but had no success.

Feeling a bit discouraged, she vented her frustration on Chen Xuan, "Tomorrow is the third day! The deadline we agreed on!"

"If you can't do it, just admit defeat and acknowledge that you're an incompetent failure!"

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