"We just came in for some fun," Lu Yaobing said, smiling as she held Chen Xinran's hand.

Chen Xinran asked puzzled, "Not everyone can come in here, how did you get in?"

Lu Yaobing mischievously laughed and replied, "I just came in with my master."

"Oh dear, you'd better leave quickly. I'm not prominent enough to vouch for you. If anyone realizes you're sneaking in, I won't be able to protect you."

Chen Xinran naturally assumed Lu Yaobing had sneaked in while others were unobservant. Almost everyone here was from the film industry. Even if they weren't directly involved, they were top-notch big shots. Even minor celebrities couldn't get close unless they were major stars who could converse with the big shots.

Lu Yaobing said, "It's fine, there are so many people here, no one will notice us. Just go about your business."

Chen Xinran was unsure how to persuade Lu Yaobing when Director Liu, along with Li Yao and Zhou Xuefei, walked over.

"What's going on?" Zhou Xuefei immediately confronted Chen Xinran, reprimanding, "Didn't I tell you not to bring people in? Why did you do it anyway? Do you even realize what you're doing? You're not a major star yet; are you already putting on airs?"

Chen Xinran hurriedly responded, "No, no, Sister Fei, let me explain, they didn't come with me."

Zhou Xuefei snorted, saying, "They didn't come with you? Did they just walk in themselves? Do you know what this place is? It's rented out by the Cheng Family. How dare they have the guts to barge in here? You've committed to something and aren't willing to admit it. Honestly, I don't understand why the company even values someone like you. If it were me, I would have kicked you out long ago."

With a bitter expression, Chen Xinran said, "Sister Fei, Director Liu, I'll immediately escort them out. Please don't be angry; I'll take them away now."

With that, Chen Xinran grabbed Lu Yaobing and started walking toward the exit.

"Director Liu, did you see that? This girl is truly clueless, bringing all sorts of random people in here. Those two, you can tell they're trouble just by looking at them. They're ruining our production's image. You might as well kick her out of the production team now."

Chen Xinran hadn't taken two steps when she heard Zhou Xuefei's words, her face changed immediately, and she paused.

Lu Yaobing initially didn't want to make things difficult for Chen Xinran, but Zhou Xuefei's remarks ignited her fury. Criticizing her was one thing, but insulting Chen Xinran—and even Song Xiaodong—was something she, as a disciple, couldn't tolerate.

Releasing Chen Xinran's hand, Lu Yaobing turned and marched up to Zhou Xuefei, angrily demanding, "What did you just say?"

"What did I say?" Zhou Xuefei was initially startled, taking a step back. However, realizing her retreat in front of a young girl was damaging to her dignity, she hardened her expression and said, "If you want to chase stars, stay outside nicely. I'm kindly advising you to leave, because the people here aren't ones you can afford to provoke."

Lu Yaobing glared at Zhou Xuefei, with piercing eyes, and said, "What do you mean by random people? What do you mean by trouble? Explain your words to me."

Zhou Xuefei initially wanted to preserve her image and avoid making a scene, but Lu Yaobing's interrogation embarrassed her, causing her to snap, "What's wrong with me saying that? Do you think having Chen Xinran bring you in gives you a pass? What is she? Just a rookie wanting to be a star, try flaunting, but that's a long way off."

After pausing, Zhou Xuefei glanced at Chen Xinran and scoffed, "Chen Xinran, your friend dares to speak to me like this; what do you say? How will you handle this?"

Chen Xinran was scared pale, immediately rushing forward to pull Lu Yaobing back, while bowing repeatedly to Zhou Xuefei, saying, "Sister Fei, it's all my fault, all my fault. Yao Bing didn't know who you were and accidentally offended you, please don't mind."

Zhou Xuefei scoffed once more, saying, "Don't mind? Hah, it's too late now. Initially... as a rookie, I thought of taking care of you, but given your friend's rudeness, you'll have to settle this debt yourself."

Lu Yaobing flared with anger, demanding, "Then what do you want to do?"

"What do I want? Look," Zhou Xuefei turned to Director Liu, "Director Liu, in this production, if there's Chen Xinran, then I'm out. You take care of it."

Director Liu's expression shifted, he quickly said, "Xuefei, you're an established star, why fuss with a newcomer?"

Zhou Xuefei snorted, "Exactly, a newcomer dared to challenge me, if this spreads, and in the future, every newbie dealing with me shows temper like this, how am I supposed to groom newcomers? I've made up my mind: this production will have either her or me, take your pick."

Chen Xinran burst into tears, desperately saying, "Sister Fei, Sister Fei, it's my fault, I'm admitting it, if I need to kneel, I'll kneel!"

Said as she felt her knees weaken, and she was really about to kneel down.

Zhou Xuefei waved a hand, saying, "Cut it out, I won't fall for this act, I've been displeased for a long time. It's not only about kneeling, even if you bow, I won't change my decision one bit. Director Liu, deal with it."

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