Chapter 646: Awoken
The next morning, An Zihao received an invite to lunch from the boss of Hongchuan Film Company.
An Zihao had nevere in contact with Hongchuan before, but they were quite noteworthy in
Beijing. So, he arrived on time to build hiswork.
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However, An Zihao had no idea that this was all a part of Annie and her cousin''s n. An Zihao
simply thought they wanted to coborate.
Annie''s cousin went by the surname of Xie. He imed to be the boss of Hongchuan because he
owned some of the shares, but in reality, his father was the one that called the shots.
However, his father did not like Annie. So, he never helped her.
"Director An, you''ve been very popr in the industrytely..." Xie Tong stood up from the table in a
weing manner and stuck out his right arm, "I''m really thankful for your appearance today."
An Zihao immediately knew the man''s status as soon as he stepped into the hotel, so he gave up
on his idea to coborate. He originally expected to see the ''real boss'' of Hongchuan, but he was
instead greeted by someone of no significance.
"Thank you for your kindness," An Zihao also stretched out his arm for a handshake.
"The matter I want to discuss is this: I know you have a stunt double who has recently secured a
role in ''The Savage Wars''. However, that role originally belonged to one of my artists. So, I would
like to ask if Director An could give us back the role," Xie Tong pretended to be serious. "The role is
very important to us. You can set whatever condition you want in exchange for it."
An Zihao did not respond...
"Oh, by the way, I''m aware you have another action star signed to you called Annie. If you are
willing to give us the role, I can help you secure a good opportunity for Annie."
An Zihao smiled as he questioned Xie Tong, "You sound like you''vee prepared. Is Mr. Xie
suggesting I sacrifice my artist?"
"How is this a sacrifice? Chen Xingyan can have plenty more opportunities. Plus, I promise that I''d
give Annie a role that isn''t worse than ''The Savage Wars''. They are both your people, so it''s no
issue."
"But, shouldn''t you bepensating Chen Xingyan?" An Zihao pointed out.
"The film is of a rtively high caliber. Someone like Chen Xingyan does not qualify," Xie Tong
replied. "Director An, no matter how I look at it, this is still of benefit to you. Do you still need to
consider?"
"By sacrificing Chen Xingyan, you can please the three of us. All you have to do ispensate
Chen Xingyanter and everyone wins."
An Zihao''s gaze was originally focused on the table, but as soon as Xie Tong finished speaking, he
became extremely calm, "I won''t make any changes to Chen Xingyan''s role, so I don''t think this
deal will go ahead."
"Even if I can give Annie a better role?"
"I don''t need it," An Zihao replied.
The man looked at An Zihao with a strict expression. After exchanging nces for a good while, Xie
Tong leaned back on his chair and red at An Zihao, "I''m sure you know deep down that the role
in ''The Savage Wars'' isn''t actually that important for Chen Xingyan. So, why aren''t you willing to
give a better opportunity to Annie?"
"Mr. Xie, this is my business."
"Aren''t you afraid that Annie will find out about this?" Xie Tong asked with a deeper meaning. "I
really feel bad for Annie. You''re not as logical as they say you are. Anyone with brains would not
reject such a great offer."
"I have my own arrangements for Annie. If Mr. Xie doesn''t have anything else to discuss, then I
won''t be staying much longer. I have other things to deal with in the afternoon." After speaking, An
Zihao buttoned his suit jacket and stood up to leave.
Not long after, Annie approached Xie Tong from a neighbouring booth with a dark expression.
"It seems you really should change managers," Xie Tong said. "An Zihao has no intention to help
you grow. At least, for now, his efforts arepletely focused on Chen Xingyan."
Annie understood what she saw and heard.
But, why did An Zihao sign her on with no intention to help her?
Annie couldn''t quite understand the reason.
Afterwards, Xie Tong fetched a business card from his pocket and handed it to Annie, "When you''ve
made up your mind, give this number a call."
After speaking, Xie Tong left the hotel, leaving Annie all alone in a daze.
A whileter, Annie returned to the apartment to find An Zihao installing Chen Xingyan''s video game
console. She had always thought that An Zihao was too high and mighty to do something so
insignificant for others. But, her assumption was obviously incorrect...
"Mr. An...I received a phone call from Hongchuan Film Company. They said they have a character
for me to audition for..."
"We won''t be going," An Zihao said without lifting his head.
"But, why?" Annie questioned. "Why can''t I attend the auditions?"
"Hongchuan isn''t very trustworthy and its chairman has only just taken over, so the directors are
currently a mess. If you go with with them now, you may fall into their trap."
"Mr. An, are you stopping me from advancing?"
Hearing this question, An Zihao finally stopped what he was doing and looked up at the serious
Annie, "Trust is a huge factor when ites to coboration. Do I have a reason for stopping you
from advancing?"
Annie did not respond...
However, inside she was thinking, without a reason, he definitely wouldn''t stop her...
...but with Chen Xingyan around...he definitely had a reason.
"If there''s nothing else, then get some rest, stop thinking nonsense."
Annie clenched her fists, turned around and headed upstairs to her room. She then pulled out the
business card that Xie Tong had given to her.
She wasn''t bound to An Zihao.
Plus, the way that An Zihao treated her, showed that he never thought of her as someone that
wanted to move forward; he simply kept telling her to wait. He even rejected Xie Tong''s offer for the
sake of protecting Chen Xingyan''s role.
Unable toprehend what An Zihao was thinking, Annie decided to call Little Five toin. At
this time, Little Five warned, "Annie, I think Mr. An appears to care for you on the surface, but in
reality, he has ulterior motives. I feel like he brought you back simply to provoke Chen Xingyan."
Hearing this, Annie froze...
She had been awoken by Little Five''s words!
Chen Xingyan had never been obedient towards An Zihao, so he hired her to annoy Chen Xingyan.
This had to be the reason why An Zihao did not care about her future prospects!
The truth was cruel...
With this painful thought, Annie impulsively phoned another agency...
"Don''t assume that I''d back out so easily. Since you''ve yed me for a fool, I''m going to get you
back for it!"