Looking at Qin Yaoyao in front of her, Jiang Li's eyes were calm, showing almost no emotion.
After so many encounters, how could Jiang Li not understand her thoughts?
Now, Qin Yaoyao not only had an abundance of industry resources at her fingertips but was also doted on by Xiao Yanzhi. She was riding high, looking extremely content.
She was clearly showing off in front of Jiang Li on purpose.
Jiang Li lowered her eyes and looked at Qin Yaoyao. Her emotions remained completely unaffected.
She exuded a much stronger aura than Qin Yaoyao, and her expression remained unchanged. "Qin Yaoyao, there will be a review of everyone's achievements in the past year at the upcoming summary meeting. Do you have any outstanding works recently?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Yaoyao's face instantly turned a little pale.
She hadn't been in Jiang Entertainment for long. Although she had taken on some scattered advertisements, she hadn't produced any decent works of her own.
All in all, she had only been in one youth idol short drama. However, due to the previous hotel scandal, the male lead, Lin Chen, was blacklisted across the board, and the drama had to be taken off the shelves and never made it to the screen.
She was all style and no substance.
Jiang Li straightened her back. Her eyes swept over Qin Yaoyao's face casually, and her tone was indifferent. "In the industry, you're a lucky newcomer. But if you always rely on luck in this business, it will eventually run out."
The implication was obvious.
Just because Xiao Yanzhi could help her now didn't mean he could help her for the rest of her life.
Qin Yaoyao lowered her eyelashes and bit her lip. For a moment, she couldn't find anything to retort.
After Jiang Li walked away, she hung her head and followed, deliberately keeping a distance from her because of the unpleasantness just now.
Although they had met at the door, they entered the meeting hall of Jiang Entertainment at different times and in different orders.
Jiang Li wasn't late, but many people had already arrived.
Xiao Yanzhi was sitting in the middle of the meeting hall, where he could have a full view of the entire hall.
"Li Li, over here!" Sister Chen waved to her. There was an empty seat beside her, indicating for Jiang Li to sit there.
From the moment Jiang Li walked into the meeting hall until she took her seat, Xiao Yanzhi's narrow eyes had been fixed on her.
Sensing the intense gaze, Jiang Li also looked up.
Their eyes met in mid - air.
Soon, Jiang Li was the first to look away. She smiled at Sister Chen. "Sister Chen, you came really early."
Sister Chen watched her sit down and couldn't help but click her tongue, with an indescribable tone of pity. "I haven't seen you for a few days, and you've lost so much weight again."
"If you lose any more weight, you won't look good on camera."
Jiang Li smiled and affectionately wrapped her arm around Sister Chen's. She coquettishly said, "It's because I haven't eaten the food you cooked with your own hands. I've been longing for it both physically and mentally."
"Remember to come to my place on New Year's Eve. Xixi is looking forward to seeing you."
Mentioning Xixi, Jiang Li's eyes softened a little. She said with a smile, "Okay. I'll rush over right after the drama performance on New Year's Eve afternoon. Sister Chen, remember to prepare a pair of chopsticks for me."
"..."
Xiao Yanzhi was sitting far away from Jiang Li. Coupled with the chaos in the hall, he had no idea what Jiang Li and Sister Chen were talking about.
But she seemed to be in a good mood.
Under the bright light in the meeting hall, her face was as fair and translucent as jade porcelain, and her eyes were lively and beautiful.
It was obvious that Jiang Li wasn't particularly well - dressed today. With a simple outfit and makeup, she was still more charming than all the other showy artists present.
Just sitting there, she was a pleasure to the eye.
Xiao Yanzhi's eyes darkened. He got up and left the meeting hall. He smoked a cigarette outside and only came back after putting it out.
Most people had arrived.
The annual summary meeting of Jiang Entertainment officially began.
It was more like an annual report meeting than a summary meeting.
At this report meeting, every artist and department signed under Jiang Entertainment had to report their achievements of the past year to the major shareholders of Jiang Entertainment for an annual summary.
Every year, Jiang Li was the undisputed grand slam winner.
This year was no exception.
Watching Jiang Li's name appear repeatedly on the big screen, along with the works she had shot and the awards she had won in the past year, the audience present were dazzled.
Even after all the previous dramas, everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
Jiang Li was truly a role model of hard work in the entertainment industry.
She was not only the artist who had shot the most works but also the one who had brought the most profits to the company.
The outside world said that Jiang Li was the "pillar" of Jiang Entertainment.
It was well - deserved.
When everyone's eyes were on Jiang Li, her expression was extremely calm. Her eyebrows remained the same, as if she didn't care about all these honors.
These were the results of her hard work.
Only Qin Yaoyao tightly clenched her fingers into her palm, with a flash of jealousy in her eyes.
Wasn't it just that she had entered Jiang Entertainment a few years earlier?
Next year, she would definitely do better and more outstandingly than Jiang Li!
When the topic turned to Jiang Li, the host of the meeting couldn't help but joke, "I have to say that anyone in this world can be replaced, but Jiang Li is irreplaceable for Jiang Entertainment."
"Let's congratulate Jiang Li and look forward to her bringing more honors and achievements to Jiang Entertainment in the new year!"
Applause thundered.
Xiao Yanzhi's narrow eyes squinted slightly. The air in the meeting hall was stuffy. His collar was slightly open, and his expression was cold.
Maybe to give Xiao Yanzhi face, it was only near the end of the meeting that Qin Yaoyao was mentioned.
Although she didn't have any works yet, she was said to be the "rising star" of Jiang Entertainment, showing great promise.
The summary meeting ended successfully.
Jiang Li looked at her watch. There was still enough time for her to rehearse the drama for a while. She said hello to Sister Chen and got up to leave.
There were a lot of people in the meeting hall. Jiang Li waited until everyone had left before slowly walking to the elevator entrance.
In the last elevator were Xiao Yanzhi and Qin Yaoyao.
No one knew what topic they had been talking about just now. Qin Yaoyao was smiling sweetly and delicately holding Xiao Yanzhi's arm.
"Sister Jiang Li, come down with us."
Jiang Li met the eyes of the people in the elevator for a few seconds.
"I'll wait for the next one."
Obviously, she didn't want to share the elevator with these two people.
Xiao Yanzhi raised his hand to unbutton his shirt. His voice was deep. "If you're not coming, don't waste time."
Jiang Li stood still on the spot, expressionlessly watching the elevator doors close. Their faces slowly disappeared in the gap of the doors.
...
Regarding this public - welfare drama, Jiang Li had rehearsed with the drama troupe many times before.
Jiang Li was approachable and didn't have the airs of a star. She quickly got along well with the other drama actors, and everyone got along very harmoniously.
Although this was a public - welfare event, Chen Siqi still put a lot of effort into it.
He had found professionally trained drama actors under his banner, aiming to perform this drama well.
It was precisely this that touched Jiang Li.