Thinking about the drama she had just taken on, where she was only a supporting actress while Qin Qiao'er was the lead, Song Qianqian could only force a big smile.
"Qiaoqiao, let's just let bygones be bygones. I came to you this time to talk about the new drama... It's really fate that we've both joined the same crew. We should get along well from now on, right?"
"I don't understand what you mean by 'getting along well'."
Qin Qiao'er stared at Song Qianqian expressionlessly. With just this one sentence, she immediately understood Song Qianqian's intention. It was nothing more than asking her to take good care of Song Qianqian in the crew.
This kind of thing was quite common in the entertainment industry. It was just a matter of a single word to get a familiar person a few more shots. Qin Qiao'er wouldn't mind doing such a small favor.
But everyone would mind if the person they were helping was an ungrateful wretch, and Song Qianqian was exactly that kind of person who would bite back at any time. Qin Yalan had been kind to Song Qianqian before, but because of Song Qianqian's scheming, her dream of entering the Song family was completely shattered. Qin Qiao'er sighed. She really didn't want to bring this up.
Back then, Qin Yalan had pleaded with her to stage a collision with the president. Soft - hearted, Qin Qiao'er had agreed and successfully got the check from that unlucky guy.
With the check, everything would have been fine. Song Yunshen was about to keep his promise, but Song Qianqian, out of jealousy, had talked Song Yunshen into changing his mind in a few words. And Qin Yalan had stupidly given the check to Song Yunshen. Fed up with Qin Yalan's crying, Qin Qiao'er had to find a way to turn the check into a bounced one.
Qin Qiao'er didn't have the connections herself, but she had a well - connected best friend.
Thanks to her best friend, she had managed to outwit the Song family. Qin Qiao'er had also had a tough time during that period, but fortunately, Qin Yalan had become a bit more sensible. Seeing that Song Qianqian was about to say something else, Qin Qiao'er immediately knocked on the table and said, "I'm hungry. Let's talk about anything after the meal."
"… Qiaoqiao, don't be polite. The signature dishes here taste really good."
Song Qianqian was so angry that her face distorted, but she didn't dare to lose her temper with Qin Qiao'er for fear of offending her. She was afraid that if she did, she wouldn't get any benefits in the crew and might even be made to suffer. After all, the supporting actress had very few scenes. If those scenes were cut because of a single word from Qin Qiao'er, she would have nowhere to cry.
Seeing that Qin Qiao'er didn't want to talk, Song Qianqian sensibly shut up. She reflected on what she had just said and prepared a new speech, determined to persuade Qin Qiao'er in one go.
Looking at the delicious food on the table again, Song Qianqian suddenly lost her appetite. These were the things she used to eat often, but with her current financial situation, it was not easy for her to have them even once every few days.
Qin Qiao'er's elegant way of eating, in contrast to Song Qianqian's wolf - like gobbling, was really off - putting.
Qin Qiao'er simply put down her chopsticks and watched Song Qianqian eat. In the past, it was Song Qianqian who was elegant and she who was in a sorry state. Now the situation had reversed. Time had changed everything.
Seemingly aware that her eating appearance was ugly, Song Qianqian put down her chopsticks awkwardly and asked, "Qiaoqiao, what do you think of what I said? Anyway, we're sisters connected by blood. It would be better if we took care of each other, right?"
"Song Qianqian, give up this idea. In the crew, I won't make things difficult for you, but I won't take care of you either. If you want something, you have to rely on your own abilities... I've achieved my current status through my hard work. And if you, Song Qianqian, always rely on the Song family or others..."
"That's your business. Don't drag me into it. I, Qin Qiao'er, won't be someone you, Song Qianqian, can rely on."
"Thank you for this meal. I'll pay the bill. And if possible, don't contact me again in the future." Qin Qiao'er paused for a moment, making her meaning very clear, then got up and left.
She really didn't want to have any more connections with anyone from the Song family. Tu Qinqin had worked so hard to pave a smooth path for her, and Qin Qiao'er didn't want to let her down.
Song Qianqian immediately panicked and raised her voice an octave: "Qin Qiao'er, do you really have to treat me like this? We're sisters, real sisters."
"Sisters? Song Qianqian, ask yourself if you've ever truly regarded me as your sister?" Qin Qiao'er curled her lips sarcastically. "It's really ironic to hear the word'sisters' come out of your mouth, Song Qianqian."
In front of the Song family, she and Qin Yalan could be servants who were bullied at will, or things that could be summoned and dismissed at will, but never relatives connected by blood.
Mrs. Song had once said that she, Qin Qiao'er, was just a bastard with their blood in her veins, a stain of Song Yunshen's betrayal. She should never dream of becoming a member of the Song family. Qin Qiao'er always remembered these words.
"Song Qianqian, there's no need for you to say anything else. It's useless."
Feeling heavy - hearted after saying goodbye to Song Qianqian, Qin Qiao'er sat in the car with a complicated expression. She had deliberately not paid attention to the situation of the Song family, but she didn't expect the Song family to have declined so much. Even Song Qianqian, the once - arrogant eldest daughter of the Song family, had learned to bow her head to others.
At this time, Qin Qiao'er's phone rang. It was a call from Tu Qinqin.
"Qiaoqiao, where are you now? The director suddenly notified that the actors should enter the crew."
The situation was urgent, so Tu Qinqin didn't talk nonsense. "I'm at the Zhao's place now. Tell me your address and I'll come and pick you up. This is a good opportunity to hone your acting skills. I heard that the reason for the early entry into the crew is that the director is worried that the actors' acting skills are not up to par, so he changed the schedule. I'm telling you, don't waste this opportunity..."
"I know, Sister Qinqin. I just met Song Qianqian and I'm on my way home." Qin Qiao'er simply told her where she was, not wanting to worry the people who really cared about her.
"What? Song Qianqian came to see you? What new tricks is she up to? You have to be smart and don't let Song Qianqian take advantage of you..." Tu Qinqin frowned. Every time Song Qianqian thought of Qin Qiao'er, it never boded well.
"I heard that there's a big problem with the Song family's company. It seems that they were exposed for tax evasion by an employee. It's a huge hole. With your current financial situation, it would be difficult for you to even support yourself and your two babies. You mustn't..."
"I know, but Song Qianqian came to me about the crew." Qin Qiao'er felt warm in her heart listening to Tu Qinqin's straightforward concern. She immediately told Tu Qinqin Song Qianqian's purpose.
"I don't know what connections she used to get the script of the supporting actress. After finding out that I'm the lead actress of this drama, she wants me to take care of and promote her."
"Ha, so Song Qianqian has come to this? Don't worry about this. I'll handle it for you. Qiaoqiao, just focus on preparing for the filming."
Tu Qinqin was immediately delighted and took the matter upon herself. She had a bit of influence with the director of the crew. It would be possible for her to say a word and keep Song Qianqian away from Qin Qiao'er.
But Qin Qiao'er had a different idea.
"Sister Qinqin, Song Qianqian isn't worth you using your connections."
"You also know what it means for a female star to still be wearing last year's spring clothes. Now it's not me, Qin Qiao'er, who's afraid of her, Song Qianqian. It's her who has to curry favor with me. After all, as the lead actress, I have some privileges. If there's a conflict between her and me, the director will definitely side with me..."