Chapter 404 - 404 379 Sinister Villain

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404: Chapter 379: Sinister Villain 404: Chapter 379: Sinister Villain “Xiaogang? Isn’t he the very responsible one for post-production? He worked right up until the Bao Li’s people arrived and finally finished it! It felt really good, what happened to him?” Shi Bi’er blinked her large eyes, asking Liu Hun. Liu Hun patted Shi Bi’er’s hand, knowing that anyone would find it hard to accept when the hard work they poured their heart into got destroyed, but if he waited until after the incident happened tomorrow to tell Shi Bi’er, she was more likely to lose her composure in front of all the media reporters and numerous stars present at the event. Liu Hun hugged Shi Bi’er’s shoulders and told her everything about how Xiaogang was replaced by someone who would surely sabotage the short film. As expected, after Shi Bi’er listened, she looked deeply at Liu Hun and couldn’t help but burst into tears, the five days of hard work, the obligation to maintain the demeanor and style of a goddess in front of the camera, all lead to this resolution, which she found very distressing. “Don’t worry, I will make those people pay and ensure your efforts receive the recognition they deserve,” Liu Hun whispered, kissing Shi Bi’er’s forehead, his gaze into the void anomalously fierce! In less than half an hour, Zhong Xiao sent news that this so-called Xiaogang was from Tianhua, and he had completely ruined Shi Bi’er’s creative short film. Liu Hun wasn’t surprised by this answer, as the Xingle Group had already received a message from Michael, and it was impossible for Jia Tianhao and Li Liurou to tell Xia Huai about the incident a few days prior, so the overly confident Xingle wouldn’t make a move. That left Tianhua as the only possibility. Looking at Shi Bi’er, who finally cried herself to sleep in his arms, Liu Hun was still apprehensive about the final verdict tomorrow. Since several discs were in the hands of the organizers, Bao Li, trying to access them was going to be extremely difficult. Even if he could get to them, each disc looked exactly the same, unsure of how to exert Black Dragon Power. Yet Liu Hun appeared very confident in front of Shi Bi’er, rising early to pick out a suitable suit, preparing to accompany Shi Bi’er to Bao Li’s final judgment. A message from Lin Xiaoxiang gave him a shot of confidence: “Everything is ready.” Liu Hun himself drove Shi Bi’er to the Bao Li Building, and on the way, he received a call from Zhong Xiao saying that everything on his end was also ready. “Screech!” With a press of the brakes, Liu Hun’s Maybach stopped in front of the Bao Li Building, it all came down to this gamble whether he could win or not! Still the familiar media reporters, still the enthusiastic fans, still the ceaseless flashes of cameras. Shi Bi’er, holding Liu Hun’s hand, gracefully walked into the lobby of the Bao Li Building. The whole lobby of Bao Li was decorated magnificently, brimming with elements of Bao Li’s products. Aside from the main stage, the area was divided into guest seating and media seating. This time, along with the competing actresses, many social celebrities were also invited, the entire Bao Li hall dazzling with stars. Even more eye-catching were the giant photos of several competing actresses, hung high in the hall, almost as tall as the big screen, with Shi Bi’er’s right beside the screen. Shi Bi’er, holding Liu Hun with a charming smile, followed the receptionist into the hall, and the originally quiet hall suddenly erupted like a pot boiling over, camera flashes and shouting voices surging wave after wave, repeatedly proving Shi Bi’er’s unparalleled popularity. Of course, the feelings of the actresses seated there—how sour they felt! “Humph! Shi Bi’er really considers herself a goddess! Absolutely ridiculous.” Xu Moyu coldly said to Tian Bing beside her. Although Tian Bing disliked Xu Moyu, who advanced her career by trading on her body, she considered her real rival to be Shi Bi’er, so she echoed, “Without Liu Hun, she would have collapsed long ago, not knowing how many issues Liu Hun has handled for her. If I were her, I’d rather hit my head and die. And she still has the nerve to show off!” “But... maybe today’s verdict will be the turning point of her downfall,” Xu Moyu said with a sly smile on her lips. “What do you mean? Are you saying Shi Bi’er will definitely lose? Although I don’t wish for her to win, but...” Tian Bing spoke, her voice tinged with some reluctance, “I watched her competition video last night, and it seems she performed quite well.” “Sister Tian Bing, you’ll see what the result is soon enough,” Xu Moyu said proudly, shaking her head with a full smile. This darn girl always called her ‘sister’ in public, ah, so annoying... It seemed like she knew something; could it be Shi Bi’er was really in for bad luck today? Xu Moyu was deep and calculating; perhaps she had indeed tampered with something. Tian Bing thought, waiting silently for the drama to begin. Liu Hun sat down beside Shi Bi’er, and just as he did, he received a text from Lin Xiaoxiang: “All preparations are complete.” “Who sent the message?” Shi Bi’er asked Liu Hun softly. Liu Hun put his phone back in his pocket and said, “It’s nothing, Ou Jinyang and Michael have gone up on stage, it should be starting now.” Shi Bi’er immediately turned her attention to the podium, all the media reporters aimed their cameras tightly at the stage. “Ladies and gentlemen, Bao Li welcomes you all!” Ou Jinyang enthusiastically addressed the audience, with Michael by his side repeating the same in English. The two simply introduced the history of the Bao Li Group, and then Ou Jinyang said, “We are especially grateful to the major entertainment companies, and particularly to the artists participating in this selection competition. Today, Bao Li Group is set to reach a historic moment, as it will select the female star in the magnificent Huaxia who best embodies its spirit to be its brand spokesperson!” Michael spoke fluently in English, “There is an old saying in Huaxia, ‘True gold is not afraid of fire!’ Which star will become the spokesperson for Bao Li? Today we have invited three judges to evaluate the works submitted by the competing stars.” “Please welcome with a warm round of applause Mr. Dawn, the Executive Vice President of Bao Li Group; Mr. Richert, the Associate Dean of Harvard Business School; and Mr. Horton, the international brand promotion marketing expert!” Ou Jinyang announced the names of the three individuals. Amidst the enthusiastic applause, the three heavyweight figures each made an appearance on stage and then took their seats at the judging panel. As they were on their home ground, Ou Jinyang and Michael continued to play the role of hosts, a requirement from the senior management, intended to convey Bao Li Group’s respect for its guests and its approachable image. “Next, let’s have Director Michael draw the first short film randomly!” Ou Jinyang said, and had a sealed small iron box brought up to Michael, unlocking it in full view of everyone. Michael took out a CD from the box and handed it to his assistant, saying, “This is the one.” “Director Michael has drawn the first short film! Whose could it be? And how high will it score? Let’s wait and see!” Ou Jinyang gestured to the staff to go play it. Liu Hun slightly lowered his head and typed out a text message: Get ready! He then sent it to Lin Xiaoxiang and Zhong Xiao. “Tap tap tap!” After a few moments, the large venue lights were all turned off, leaving only a faint light behind, and the giant screen on the stage lit up. The image on the screen showed a group of boys playing soccer. Just then, another boy approached, wanting to join in, but he was heartlessly rejected because of his dirty appearance. The boy started to cry. Suddenly, Xu Moyu, in the guise of an angel, froze time, then sprinkled the boy with a dazzling Five-color powder, cleaning him up instantly, leaving no trace of dirt. After Xu Moyu left, the boy was amazed to find himself clean and was immediately invited to join the soccer game. “Clap clap clap...” The venue erupted in warm applause, and Xu Moyu herself smiled proudly, believing her creative idea to be perfect, sure to deeply move the judges and score highly. After a discussion, the three judges evaluated and scored the short film based on all its aspects. Since all the short films’ scores would be revealed at the end, nobody knew how many points Xu Moyu’s film had received. Subsequently, short films from Tian Bing, Feng Xiaoxiao, and others were presented, each receiving even more applause and praise. These developments made Shi Bi’er very anxious. She wanted to hold on tightly to Liu Hun’s hand, but, regrettably, in a public setting, she could only clutch the hem of her own clothes, bearing the tension and pressure alone. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are now down to the last short film. What kind of excitement will it bring us? Let’s all look forward to it together!” Ou Jinyang passed the final CD, belonging to Shi Bi’er, to Michael, his task now complete. After showing the integrity of the CD to the audience, Michael handed it to the staff. “The last one is Shi Bi’er’s, right?! I saw her perform very well during the live television broadcast! She had the air of a leader; she knew everything! The short film should be good, right?” “She’s the last one to appear; the pressure must be huge. If she can’t present something more spectacular, won’t that be embarrassing? How can the national goddess maintain her status if she doesn’t get the endorsement?!” “I, for one, don’t have high hopes for Shi Bi’er; she’s all show and no substance. Who knows if all that knowledge she displays on TV isn’t just for show? It’s possible she’s just typing nonsense on a computer. In any case, I feel she’s bound to embarrass herself!” “...” Sitting nearby, some of the famous stars began to murmur these remarks, which made Shi Bi’er even more uncomfortable. She bit her lip hard and tried to look unfazed by the situation. “Tap tap tap!” Once again, the surrounding lights dimmed in turn. “You will always be a goddess as long as I’m by your side. Don’t worry,” Liu Hun whispered to Shi Bi’er in the moment the lights went out, and then sent out the already prepared text message.

Chapter 404 - 404 379 Sinister Villain

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