In other words, Shen You’an didn’t actively strive for this role in this lifetime; instead, the director proactively extended an olive branch.

An Kui laughed and said, "While rushing to catch a flight abroad, I saw a billboard at the airport. The model in the advertisement was very beautiful, and I stared at it for quite a while. I immediately thought that if this young girl’s face appeared on the big screen, it would undoubtedly be very eye-catching and outstanding. It doesn’t matter if her acting skills aren’t great; I can train her frame by frame. But a naturally good bone structure is a gift from heaven, and it would be a shame if it doesn’t appear on the big screen."

Shen You’an immediately thought of the recent announcement for Snow Moon’s endorsement, a top luxury endorsement with global reach, which is likely the latest endorsement An Kui saw.

"Pleasure working with you."

Shen You’an smiled and shook hands, "Pleasure working with you."

As soon as Shen You’an left, An Kui’s assistant walked over worriedly: "Director, you’ve decided on Shen You’an. How will you explain to Radiant Entertainment and Platinum Entertainment?"

Radiant Entertainment had put forward newcomer Luuo Yunqi for the audition, while Platinum Entertainment had proposed the popular young starlet Duan Yingfu.

Both of these entities have powerful backgrounds and methods, and neither one is easy to deal with.

An Kui snorted coldly: "Capital wants to insert people into my movie; they’re dreaming. I’ve rejected them all. They came to the audition dressed extravagantly and wouldn’t even consider appearing bare-faced. How can I trust them to perform well in my film?"

After meeting with Shen You’an, An Kui was already convinced that she was the chosen lead role, and no one could change his mind, not even if the king of heaven came.

——

Lv Qing discreetly inquired about An Kui’s studio’s staff and learned that An Kui had met Shen You’an alone in the afternoon, realizing that Yunqi had no chance.

"Forget it, I’ll find you better resources. How about a TV series? I have a script here with a good second female lead role. With your credentials, you can’t get the lead role, but you can gradually build national recognition starting from the second lead."

Luuo Yunqi gritted her teeth, "I want to know if Director An Kui has chosen Shen You’an?"

Lv Qing sighed, "Probably about right."

Luuo Yunqi said in disappointment, "I don’t understand. Compared to Shen You’an, where exactly am I lacking? Is it just because I don’t have strong capital?"

Lv Qing very much wanted to say that there is a big gap between you and Shen You’an; the young girl is still too young and lacks self-awareness.

"If something happened to Shen You’an, would Director An Kui not choose her, and I would have a chance?"

Lv Qing saw Luuo Yunqi’s eyes brimming with ambition, frowned, and warned, "Shen You’an’s background is very complicated; don’t cause trouble for yourself."

"But President Lv, I’m really not reconciled."

"That’s how the entertainment industry is. If you can’t handle it, you can still exit now. I’ve accepted the script for the TV series second female lead for you. You’d better behave diligently and not get involved in any messy antics."

Lv Qing was busy and had no time to educate her, so he left quickly after saying a few words.

Luuo Yunqi had seen Director An Kui’s resume; he had a background in Europe’s top three, and his next work had a very high probability of entering the top three. If she could get the lead role in Daylight, her film career would start much higher than others.

She wanted to be a noble film practitioner and was unwilling to play the sinister supporting villain in TV dramas.

As long as something happened to Shen You’an and Director An Kui was forced to give her up due to public opinion, she would have a chance.

Moreover, she had an old grudge with Shen You’an; adding new enmities on top, she really didn’t want to see Shen You’an continue to shine.

Hiring a hitman for an assassination? That’s unrealistic, too costly, and she didn’t have that kind of money.

Then she could only ruin her, making her a street rat scorned by everyone.

Public opinion can elevate someone to god-like status, but it can also destroy them.

Isn’t Shen You’an most fond of stirring up CP? Then let her suffer backlash from stirring up CP—when those brainless fans go crazy, even one mouthful of spit from each person could drown her.

Luuo Yunqi immediately formulated a plan in her mind and asked her assistant to use their phone to contact paparazzi and media.

Duan Yingfu was psychologically prepared for not being selected, and her agent He Qian comforted her, saying he would find better resources for her.

"Brother Qian, Shen You’an’s acting isn’t excellent either, so why is Director An Kui adamant about her? Her agency is not well-known and actually managed to snatch the Snow Moon endorsement. Could the rumors be true? Is she really connected with Amos?"

He Qian sneered, "There are many people in this circle with connections, no need to make a fuss."

At this moment, the phone rang. He Qian glanced at it; it was an unknown number, and he picked it up and walked to the window to answer.

"Mr. He, how have you been lately?"

He Qian curled his lips, "Miss Luuo, you don’t show up without a reason. Tell me, what do you want?"

"Director An’s new movie has chosen Shen You’an, and with her in it, Miss Duan and I will never have the chance to shine. I think Mr. He knows this in his heart."

"So, what do you plan to do?"

"I have a plan targeting Shen You’an. I wonder if Mr. He is interested?"

He Qian squinted, "Miss Luuo, are you treating people like fools? You want me to be the scapegoat while you sit back and reap the rewards. Shen You’an’s background is strong; I don’t believe you don’t know. If you want to deal with her, go do it yourself; don’t drag me into it."

After speaking, he decisively hung up the phone.

He Qian sneered; someone will be the scapegoat anyway.