Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

Chapter 375 The White Moonlight in the Substitute Novel (Twenty-Five)

"My second question is, how did you discover Gu Xiaoxiao?"

When Zhang Guochao heard He Jing's second question, he was much calmer than before, and naturally explained very smoothly how he discovered Gu Xiaoxiao.

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"Hey boss, tell me, the goddess is so pitiful. Her family had such a big problem, so she had no choice but to enter this chaotic entertainment industry to earn money to pay off her debts as soon as possible." Zhui Feng said with a worried look on his face as he drove, his voice revealing his sympathy and regret for the goddess.

Sitting in the back seat, He Jing paid no attention to Zhui Feng's lament; his thoughts had already drifted elsewhere. He silently turned his gaze to the car window, watching the pedestrians and vehicles hurrying by on the street, trying to calm his chaotic emotions a little.

It turns out that Gu Xiaoxiao leaving him wasn't her intention, but rather a matter of desperation. Her family had suffered such a huge upheaval that she had no choice but to enter the entertainment industry, a place full of temptations and traps, just to earn money as quickly as possible to pay off her debts.

He Jing recalled all the little things they had shared together, and those beautiful memories now felt like needles piercing his heart. He couldn't help but lament the capriciousness of fate; why should such a kind girl suffer so much?

And how could that foolish woman have imagined that she, who had been kept in the dark all along, would harbor resentment because of her lack of contact?

He Jing was overwhelmed with self-blame and regret. He regretted not discovering Gu Xiaoxiao's predicament sooner, and regretted his misunderstanding and indifference towards her.

The wind outside the car was extremely cold, but it could not chill his heart, which had been revived and was beating again.

Just as He Jing was lost in thought, a sudden cell phone ring broke the silence in the car. He snapped out of his reverie and realized it was an internal company cell phone ringing; the screen showed a call from the legal department.

Seeing this, Zhui Feng quickly looked at He Jing questioningly and gestured for him to answer the call. He Jing nodded slightly in agreement.

Zhui Feng immediately pressed the answer button, put the phone to his ear, and began to talk to the other party. He said, "Hello..." After a moment, Zhui Feng's voice came through again: "President He, this is a call from the legal department."

Mr. Evan submitted a quality control complaint, demanding that the stuntman who maliciously damaged company property during today's filming compensate for all losses, including his personal wages and emotional distress damages.

After listening to Zhui Feng's report, He Jing remained silent for a moment before decisively replying, "Filing a lawsuit directly according to the proper procedures." However, as soon as the words left his mouth, a sudden doubt flashed through his mind. He suddenly remembered that this stunt double seemed to be an employee of Gu Xiaoxiao's company, making them practically colleagues. Would his ruthless targeting of her colleague upset Gu Xiaoxiao?

"Never mind, let Evan go to the finance department to get the paperwork later. The company will compensate him." He Jing suddenly recalled Evan's excited, childlike appearance when he learned that he was going to do Gu Xiaoxiao's hair and makeup, and couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

He Jing changed the subject and continued, "Also, give Evan a few more months off so he can get away and clear his head. After all, this unpleasant collaboration might affect his enthusiasm for his future work." He hoped that this approach would help Evan recover from this setback as soon as possible.

Upon receiving He Jing's instructions, the staff in the legal department immediately understood his intention. They quickly hung up the phone and prepared to relay the message to Evan.

When Evan learned that his lawsuit had been dismissed and he had been given several extra months of paid leave, he was completely stunned. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way; he had thought the stuntman would face some kind of punishment.

Just as Aiven was in a daze, Tang Jiao suddenly spoke up and mocked, "See? I told you your boss He would deal with you!" A smug smile appeared on her face, as if she had expected this outcome.

Despite Tang Jiao's mischievous teasing, Ai Wen seemed oblivious, his attention completely drawn to the second half of He Jing's instruction.

Those words were like a lightning bolt piercing the night sky, instantly making him understand He Jing's deeper meaning—that he should go out and find inspiration so that he could be more passionate when serving the goddess.

Evan couldn't help but sigh, "As expected, President He has such keen insight and foresight! He doesn't care about such trivial matters that affect his mood, but focuses on longer-term goals."

Thinking of this, Evan felt a surge of energy. Without hesitation, he discarded all the costumes and props he had brought, as if they were no longer important. He then quickly booked a plane ticket, determined to travel to the natural world that the goddess loved most, to seek more sources of inspiration.

Seeing that Aiven had turned and left in a fit of anger without taking anything, Tang Jiao felt even more smug. She looked at the costumes and props Aiven had left behind, a delighted smile on her face, as if these things had become her spoils of war.

Tang Jiao lovingly stroked the various luxury brand haute couture items that she had taken for granted in her previous life but had never seen before in this life, thinking to herself, "He Jing is still so concerned about his image, even when giving gifts to others, he has to be so roundabout."

After stroking the dresses, Tang Jiao tried them on one by one. Finally, she chose a bright red fishtail dress that best suited her skin tone. After practicing in front of the mirror for a long time, she finally managed to put it on.

Tang Jiao was a bit wider than Gu Xiaoxiao, and since she didn't have Ai Wen's demanding requirements in this life, Tang Jiao hadn't lost weight. So when the fishtail dress was on her, although it looked stunning, it couldn't be looked at closely, as there were still many flaws.

However, Tang Jiao, caught up in her emotions, chose to ignore the flaw and put on her previous glamorous makeup again, intending to discuss with the director directly to change the script into a more interesting forbidden love story, which would be more interesting.

However, to Tang Jiao's surprise, she was scolded by the director and ordered to go back immediately to change her makeup. Her current audience consists of those who ship Gu Xiaoxiao and Li Heng as a couple from the Republican era. Her haphazard changes not only contradict the original work but also ruin the couple's fans.

“If you can act, then act. If you can’t, then get out! Gu Xiaoxiao has plenty of stand-ins, you’re not the only one.”

Tang Jiao stood there, the director's scolding echoing in her mind. Every word hit her heart like a heavy hammer, making her feel extremely painful and wronged.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms, but she was completely unaware of it. Although the director's words were harsh, she had to admit that they were indeed true.

As a popular star, Gu Xiaoxiao has many stand-ins. Some stand-ins look like her from behind, some have her eyes, and some have her mouth... However, Tang Jiao is the one who most resembles Gu Xiaoxiao when all these features are combined.

Tang Jiao knew in her heart that she was still just an insignificant extra, but she could not give up like this. She had to seize every opportunity and work hard to climb up the ranks. Only in this way could she live up to He Jing's love and expectations for her.

He Jing was a benefactor in her life and the person she loved most. Tang Jiao knew that only by becoming excellent enough could she stand shoulder to shoulder with He Jing and become someone worthy of him.

Thinking of this, Tang Jiao quickly adjusted her emotions, turning all her grief and indignation into motivation to move forward. She took a deep breath and began to recall her memories of her past life, imitating Gu Xiaoxiao.

Tang Jiao's acting talent was on full display at this moment. Every movement and expression of hers was exactly the same as Gu Xiaoxiao's, as if Gu Xiaoxiao herself was right in front of us.

When the director saw Tang Jiao, his eyes lit up and he secretly exclaimed, "This girl looks just like Gu Xiaoxiao!" So, without hesitation, the director had Tang Jiao replace Gu Xiaoxiao for the audition.

Surprisingly, Tang Jiao's performance was outstanding. She perfectly captured the character's emotions and personality, as if the role was tailor-made for her. The director was extremely satisfied with her performance and even decided after the audition to give Tang Jiao all the scenes originally intended for Gu Xiaoxiao.

Standing in front of the monitor, the director stared at the pitiful face on the screen, his greed growing stronger. He deliberately made things difficult for Tang Jiao, saying, "You acted quite well, but don't forget, you're just a stunt double. In post-production, we'll replace your face with Gu Xiaoxiao's, and then you'll be nothing!"

Tang Jiao was well aware of the rules of the entertainment industry; she knew the director was implying she needed to put in more effort and pay a higher price. So, she obediently replied, "Director, you're right. But, since I've worked so hard to perform in every scene, could you give me a chance? For example, could you add my name to the end credits?"

The director looked troubled. "You're just a stunt double. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to put your name on the list."

Seeing this, Tang Jiao quickly put on a fawning smile and continued, "Director, you're a senior figure in the industry, you must have a way. What do you think I should do to satisfy you?"

The director, however, took Tang Jiao's hand in a suggestive manner and stroked it, saying, "If you can bring me or the crew some benefits, I might put your name on the film... it's not impossible."