Just one sentence from Xiao Yanzhi was enough for Jiang Li to immediately understand his implication.
Although the cooperation partner on Sway's side was easy to talk to, the chief designer Xu Yansen was extremely strict. He was also notoriously demanding when it came to models. He had scolded many models to tears before.
Although Xu Yansen was a man, he had never shown any mercy to women in his work.
Coincidentally, Xu Yansen, who was always picky, hit it off with Jiang Li at first sight. He almost immediately decided that she would be Sway's spokesperson.
This alone showed Xu Yansen's recognition and appreciation of Jiang Li.
Now that the model originally scheduled by Xu Yansen had been suddenly replaced, given his personality, he would definitely not give Qin Yaoyao a good look. He might even deliberately make things difficult for her.
Coming here like this was specifically to ask Jiang Li to go along as a shield.
Jiang Li stood there, looking at the two people in front of her. Her eyes gradually shifted away. "I still have something to do. It's not convenient."
She didn't have the "virtue" of making wedding dresses for others.
"I've asked Chen Yue. Your only scheduled activity recently is the filming of Director Zhang's movie."
Xiao Yanzhi suddenly spoke up. He then looked up at the weather and said coldly, "This rain won't stop today. The filming has to be postponed. What else could you possibly be doing?"
Hearing this, Jiang Li curled her lips and sneered.
She had never received such special treatment before, with Xiao Yanzhi knowing every detail of her daily schedule so clearly.
Thanks to Qin Yaoyao, she finally got a taste of being closely watched by Xiao Yanzhi.
"Mr. Xiao, I don't just exist to work for Jiang Entertainment." Jiang Li lowered her eyes. Her expression was flawless. "I also have my own private affairs."
"As for what they are, it's none of your business."
Her refusal was very obvious.
Seeing this, Xiao Yanzhi frowned and was about to speak when Qin Yaoyao's face turned pale. She murmured softly, "It's okay. If Sister Jiang Li is busy, then forget it."
She put away the small parasol in her hand and obediently hid under Xiao Yanzhi's black umbrella. She naturally wrapped her arm around his. "A Yan, let's hurry to the studio. Don't keep everyone waiting too long."
Xiao Yanzhi stared deeply at Jiang Li with his dark eyes. Then he let out a cold snort from his nose and said, "Jiang Li, I never knew you were so selfish before."
Selfish?
She watched the two people who had disappeared into the rain, cuddling with each other. She lowered her head and stared at her shoes.
Although the rain wasn't heavy, the ground had become a bit muddy. She had accidentally splashed some mud on the surface of her shoes just now, making her look a bit embarrassed.
After Jiang Li had calmed down, she slowly walked towards the nanny car. Sister Chen immediately opened the door and let her in.
Sitting in the car, Jiang Li began to close her eyes and rest.
Although Sister Chen hadn't gotten out of the car just now, she had seen what had happened. She couldn't help but feel worried, so she asked a few more questions.
Jiang Li didn't open her eyes. Her tone was as calm as usual. "It's still the Sway endorsement. Xiao Yanzhi's intention was to ask me to help introduce Qin Yaoyao to Xu Yansen."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Chen immediately became agitated. Her voice was several decibels louder than before. "This is absurd! She's just a newbie in the industry. She hasn't learned much else, but she knows how to take shortcuts by stepping on her seniors. You mustn't agree to this!"
"Yeah, I didn't agree to it." Jiang Li rubbed her temples and replied casually.
Hearing the answer she wanted, Sister Chen let out a sigh of relief.
Jiang Li was currently in an awkward situation where her popularity was neither high nor low. If she were used as a stepping stone by someone with ulterior motives, that would be a real loss.
...
She had thought she would be filming all day today. Since the filming had ended early, Jiang Li decided to go home and have a nice afternoon nap.
When she got home, as soon as her head touched the pillow, the phone on the bedside table rang like a death knell, disturbing her peace.
Jiang Li buried her head in the quilt, trying to pretend she couldn't hear it.
However, the caller was very persistent. When she reached the limit of her patience, she angrily ran her fingers through her hair. She was forced to sit up and answer the phone. "Hello, who is this?"
"Jiang Li, you're a big liar." On the other end of the phone, Xu Yansen's voice was full of grievance. "Why did you break the contract halfway? You clearly promised me."
In the eyes of the outside world, Xu Yansen was a tricky and eccentric genius designer. But in Jiang Li's eyes, he was just a childish troublemaker.
Jiang Li sighed. Her voice was faint. "Xu Yansen, you'd better make it clear. It wasn't me who broke the contract. It was your company. I'm going to sleep. Don't bother me."
After saying that, she was about to hang up the phone.
"Jiang Li! If you dare to hang up on me, you're dead!"
Xu Yansen's tone suddenly turned menacing. His voice was full of threats. "Your boss is here with me. If I don't see you today, do you believe I'll immediately send him the recording of you when you were drunk?"
Jiang Li: ...
She was silent for three seconds, then hung up the phone without hesitation.
She threw off the quilt, changed her clothes, put on her shoes, and went out. The whole sequence of actions was incredibly smooth.
When Jiang Li drove through the rain to Sway's filming studio, the atmosphere inside was already tense.
Qin Yaoyao was wearing a luxurious dress inlaid with pearls and diamonds. Her makeup was a bit smeared from crying. Her eyes were red as she stood in the middle of the venue, looking extremely uncomfortable. She didn't know where to put her hands. Her entire aura didn't match the dress at all.
Not far away from the stage was Xiao Yanzhi, his face ashen.
"You simply don't respect me. Sending a woman with no looks and no figure is like trying to fool a fool, isn't it?"
Xu Yansen was wearing the latest sweatshirt and sneakers. There was also a stud in his earlobe. He looked so rebellious that he clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with.
He didn't hold back when scolding others. His words were just as harsh. "If this is the case, Sway's sales for the entire quarter will definitely hit a record low. I'd be ashamed to say that these are the clothes I designed!"
"Tell the headquarters to replace the model immediately! If they don't, replace me instead!"
After Xu Yansen finished scolding, he angrily sat down on a chair. His chest was heaving, clearly very angry.
Qin Yaoyao stood on the stage with her head down. Her tears were like broken beads as she sobbed non - stop.
Xiao Yanzhi's face beside her was getting darker and darker.
He strode forward. His voice was low and soothing. "Since you're not satisfied with Yaoyao, then who do you think is suitable for Sway's endorsement, Mr. Xu?"
Xu Yansen was used to doing things his own way. Even though Xiao Yanzhi had a very powerful aura, he wasn't the least bit afraid. He directly rolled his eyes in front of him. "Definitely not this one."
"This model is so bad. You could just pick a random passerby and they'd be more elegant than her. Mr. Xiao, your taste in promoting people has really gone downhill, hasn't it?"
He deliberately raised his voice so that Qin Yaoyao on the stage could hear clearly. Her face became even uglier, but she couldn't lose her temper.
The atmosphere in the filming studio was getting colder and colder, colder than the raindrops outside.
Jiang Li stepped forward and stopped between Xu Yansen and Xiao Yanzhi. She coughed twice. "Do you need any help?"