Chapter 104 - Challenging the bottom line? Bullying his third brother?

Xu Xingyao clenched his hands tightly into fists, and his knuckles were pale and frightening due to excessive force, as if he wanted to squeeze out all the air in his palms. His eyes were sinister, and regret surged in his heart like a tide - if he had known that Xia Huaile was so proficient in makeup, he would never let the so-called "professional makeup artist" get close to her easily. However, the matter was done, and the makeup was flawlessly presented on Xia Huaile's face, like a carefully crafted work of art, which could not be changed at all. Xu Xingyao knew that he could not ask Xia Huaile to remove makeup and put it on again for no reason. After all, Xia Huaile was not only his colleague, but also a senior with more experience than him. If he handled it improperly and caused her dissatisfaction, the popularity he had accumulated with great difficulty would probably disappear in an instant. Xu Xingyao's thoughts were like a wild horse running wild in his mind. He has been a restless character since he was a child, and has done a lot of bad things. He has a natural keenness and cunning in how to play tricks. Soon, a plan took shape in his mind. He glanced around calmly, and finally locked his eyes on a female artist not far away. He raised a barely noticeable sneer at the corner of his mouth, took out a message and quickly edited it and sent it out. The female artist's phone vibrated slightly, and she raised her head in confusion and looked at Xu Xingyao. Xu Xingyao nodded slightly. Although the female artist was dissatisfied, she still nodded reluctantly because of Xu Xingyao's status in the circle. Then, something unexpected happened. The female artist suddenly covered her stomach, her face turned pale as paper in an instant, and she groaned in pain: "Hiss... My stomach hurts so much." This change attracted everyone's attention. The female artist's assistant hurried forward and asked: "Xiao Xiao, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Xiao squeezed out a few words with difficulty: "Maybe I have gastroenteritis, take me to the hospital The assistant looked embarrassed: "But the shooting is about to start..." "If I can persist, I will definitely persist, but I am really in pain now. Please tell Brother Dong for me." After that, Xiao Xiao stood up with the help of the table and prepared to leave. This series of changes made the atmosphere in the dressing room tense and chaotic in an instant. After hearing the news, the agent He Xidong anxiously asked about the situation and started calling to find a replacement. "A female artist has something to do and can't shoot. See if there are other female artists in the company in Shanghai..." A negative answer came from the other end of the phone: "No? None? Those who haven't officially debuted yet are fine." "Still no. " He Xidong scratched his head in annoyance, cursing his bad luck in his heart. Xu Xingyao stood up, walked slowly to He Xidong, and whispered a few words. After hearing this, He Xidong immediately cast his eyes on Xia Huaile. His eyes were full of unquestionable determination, as if he had already made some kind of decision. "Huaile, take off your makeup, I'll let the makeup artist remake you." He Xidong's tone was full of irrefutable authority. Xia Huaile was stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "I have already put on my makeup, why do I have to remake it?" He Xidong sighed and explained: "Xiaoxiao is sick and can't participate in the filming. I can't find a temporary substitute female artist, but there are male artists who can come. So, just consider it as a favor. " Xia Huai frowned, with an ominous premonition in his heart. He could barely accept dressing up as a woman when filming a drama, after all, it was for art. Moreover, the original character in the drama was a killer dressed up as a woman, and he would return to men's clothes in the last scene. But to dress up as a woman for a promotional video was undoubtedly a great challenge and insult to him. "I can't do it, you should find someone else." Xia Huaile refused decisively. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xingyao spoke in a yin-yang tone: "Senior, you are too selfish, aren't you?" Xia Huaile looked at Xu Xingyao coldly, waiting for his next words. "It's just asking you to dress up as a woman, it's not a big deal." Xu Xingyao continued, "Besides, Brother Dong said that he was asking you to help solve the company's urgent needs. You can't make any contribution to the company at ordinary times, and now it's time for you to repay the company. Are you unwilling to help even with such a small matter? " Xia Huaile was about to retort, but Xia Zhuozhuo on the side beat him to the punch: "Since you think dressing up as a woman to shoot a promotional video is just a trivial matter, why don't you do it?" Xu Xingyao was speechless after being asked, and after a long while, he squeezed out a sentence: "How can I be the same as him?" Xia Zhuozhuo sneered: "What's the difference between you and my brother? Don't we both have two eyes and one mouth? Why can't you do what my brother can do? Or do you also think that this kind of thing is not a good thing? " Xu Xingyao cursed Xia Zhuozhuo for being too talkative, but he didn't dare to say what he really thought. He glared at Xia Zhuozhuo fiercely, as if he wanted to eat her alive. Xia Zhuozhuo met Xu Xingyao's gaze without fear, with a provocative smile on her lips. Xu Xingyao took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He turned to He Xidong and said, "Brother Dong, I spoke for you with good intentions, but now my kindness is taken for granted." This sentence was like a fuse, instantly igniting He Xidong's anger. He glanced at Xia Zhuozhuo coldly and said in a cold tone, "Don't interrupt our company's affairs as an outsider. Otherwise, you leave now." After speaking, he turned to look at Xia Huaile again, with a naked threat in his tone: "Your sister is not in our circle. She is ignorant, and you are also ignorant? This promotional video is one of the most important projects of the company in the near future, and it is a great opportunity for you to increase your popularity. If you don't help me today, I'm afraid you won't even have a chance to show up in the future. " Hearing this, Xia Huaile was so angry that he clenched his fists, and his nails dug deep into his palms. He knew very well that once he really appeared in the promotional video in women's clothing, all the roles that would come to him in the future would be cross-dressing roles, and it would be difficult for him to make a breakthrough. However, reality dealt him a heavy blow. His contract with the company has not expired, and now the situation at home is different from before. He has no choice at all. For the first time in his life, Xia Huaile regretted entering this circle. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to swallow all the resentment and humiliation into his stomach. When he opened his eyes again, there was no hesitation or struggle in his eyes, only helplessness and compromise. "Okay, I promise you. "Xia Huaile's voice was low and heavy, as if every word carried a heavy burden. He Xidong heard this and showed a satisfied smile on his face. He patted Xia Huaile on the shoulder and said, "Just think of it as doing me a favor. I will definitely repay you for helping me this time. " Xia Huaile forced a bitter smile, but his heart was full of bitterness and helplessness. He turned to look at Xia Zhuozhuo, his eyes full of guilt and self-blame. He knew that he was really ashamed that his seventh sister saw him like this today. As a brother, he not only failed to protect his sister, but also let her see his weakness and helplessness. "How is it? Have you thought about it? "He Xidong asked again. Xia Huaile did not answer, but nodded silently. His heart was full of uncertainty and confusion about the future, but he knew that no matter how difficult and tortuous the road ahead was, he had to go on bravely. Because he had no way out. Xia Huaile slowly stretched out his clenched fists, and his heart was clear. Just as he opened his lips to speak, he was interrupted by Xia Zhuozhuo: "Missing a female role? I'll take over and replace that girl to complete the filming. "