Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Linda, however, remained unmoved, saying, "If you want to repay Charlie, there are plenty of ways. I never interfere in your private affairs, but when it comes to company matters, business is business and private is private. Don't try to confuse me."

“Sister Linda, the TV series ‘The Grandmaster’ is a major project specifically requested by the board of directors and is part of the company’s strategic plan for next year. My acceptance of joining the cast is also in support of the board’s decision.”

“The board of directors is referring to the project, not you, Yuna. Even if Ji Sheng tries to reason with me, I will still disagree.”

"but……"

"Don't give me that 'but'!" Linda stared sharply at Yuna and said, "There are so many actresses in the company, many with better acting skills, better looks, and better action scenes than you. Why doesn't Charlie approach them? Why is he only targeting you? He knows I won't agree, yet he keeps coming to you. Do you really think his dramas can't do without you? Do you really think you're that important? Yuna, no drama on TV station can do without any one of you!"

"I..." Yuna was speechless. What Linda said was indeed true. The company brings in many new people every year, and there are many actresses with acting skills and beauty. The company doesn't lack people, it only lacks opportunities.

"What, speechless now?" Linda stood up, her hands gripping the table, staring at Yuna, her voice calm yet cruel: "Do you really think Charlie values ​​your acting skills? What he values ​​is the image of a strong, independent woman that I painstakingly crafted for you! He's using your image to promote his people! Jealous for men, threatening to die if a man doesn't love you, and ultimately dying for a man—even a sweeping aunt could play that role. Do we really need you?"

Yuna wanted to explain, but finding no explanation, she looked at Linda with some confusion.

Seeing Yuna's expression, Linda became even angrier. She slammed her hand on the table and yelled, "You pig-brain! From the moment you debuted, all the roles I've created for you have been independent, clear-headed, and intelligent modern women. Such images are extremely rare in the market; you could say they're unique. This is incredibly beneficial for your future acting career. You simply can't find any competitors in this field!"

And what happened? You didn't cherish your image at all, willingly degrading yourself, repeatedly going to Charlie's plays to act like a slut, the most despicable kind, a lowlife who only knows how to fight and be jealous over men!

"Yona! You're not just ruining your image, you're ruining my hard work! I've worked so hard to build up the female market, and I've finally gained the recognition of a group of housewives and young female viewers. Now, you've come to ruin the market I've painstakingly built, ruin my years of hard work, and ruin my entire team! I, Linda, don't have a traitor like you!"

Linda gave Yuna one last choice: "I'm giving you two options: either stay with my team and take my orders, or you transfer to Charlie's side. I can make one Yuna, and I can make another one!"

Charlie was furious. Knowing Linda as he did, he figured Yuna was going to stand him up again this time.

All his efforts to add scenes for You Na and have the screenwriter repeatedly perfect Zhou Bijun's character have backfired.

Enraged, he kicked the lounge chair with a loud thud.

Staff outside dared not approach, and even other artists kept their distance to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Hu Xiaoxiao went to the tea room to make a cup of hot tea, waited outside the lounge for a while, and guessed that Charlie's anger had subsided a bit before she pushed the door open and went in.

"Charlie, have a cup of tea and rest for a bit." Hu Xiaoxiao placed the tea on the table in front of Charlie.

Charlie sat there, deep in thought about how to handle the role of Zhou Bijun. "Just leave it there."

“Charlie, Linda doesn’t want to let her go, and Yuna probably won’t play the role of Zhou Bijun. How about I play the role instead?” Hu Xiaoxiao said.

Charlie looked up at Hu Xiaoxiao: "You? Are you going to give up the lead role and play a supporting role instead?"

No! She wants both!

"I can play two roles. Many TV series are filmed like this, so I think I can do it too."

Charlie looked at Hu Xiaoxiao with a completely bewildered expression. "This is none of your business. You can leave now."

"Then I'll head out first." Hu Xiaoxiao left the lounge, went to the training room, picked up the sword that Yuna had just thrown down and that Charlie had kicked away, and then returned to the lounge.

Pushing open the door, Hu Xiaoxiao brandished her sword, twirled it, and thrust it straight at Charlie, shouting, "Ren Shaohua, prepare to die!"

Charlie was startled and jumped up from his seat. "Hu Xiaoxiao, what's wrong with you?"

Hu Xiaoxiao read out a line from Zhou Bijun: "I am an assassin from the Hall of Death, codenamed Poison Scorpion. Today, I am here on the orders of the Hall Master to take your life!"

Then, a longsword appeared in Hu Xiaoxiao's hand, swift and agile, and she thrust it like lightning towards Charlie's neck. Charlie was terrified and quickly retreated, but Hu Xiaoxiao's sword was even faster; with a twist of her wrist, it pierced Charlie's heart.

At this moment, Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to be a martial arts master who had jumped out of the script, his long sword like a rainbow, every move capable of taking a life.

When Charlie retreated to a corner with nowhere to hide, Hu Xiaoxiao finally stepped back and began to practice her swordsmanship in front of Charlie.

With her supple movements and unpredictable swordplay, the sword in Hu Xiaoxiao's hand seemed to carry a murderous aura. When she wielded the sword, she was heroic and valiant, her movements swift and decisive, perfectly capturing the beauty of a chivalrous hero as depicted in the script.

Charlie was somewhat mesmerized. He had been working on martial arts dramas for years, but no other actress could match Hu Xiaoxiao's martial arts skills. She was completely comparable to someone with a background in martial arts.

Charlie was so frightened that he screamed and shouted, which alerted the people training outside, and they all ran over.

Among them were martial arts instructors and members of the "The Grandmaster" crew, including Mingxu.

When Hu Xiaoxiao saw Mingxu, she twirled her sword beautifully and then thrust it at him.

Mingxu understood and immediately got into a fighting stance, engaging Hu Xiaoxiao in a hand-to-hand combat.

The crowd quickly moved to the side, forming a circle around them to watch them spar.

Hu Xiaoxiao and Mingxu had been practicing together for several days and their teamwork was excellent. Their matches were so exciting that the people who arrived later thought they had already started filming. As they watched, they wondered why they couldn't see any cameras.

Charlie looked at the two of them, seemingly lost in thought.

After finishing a round, Hu Xiaoxiao sheathed her sword, walked up to Charlie, and said, "Charlie, instead of asking others for help, why don't you train someone suitable yourself? I think I'm quite suitable to train. I'm sensible, obedient, willing to learn, and not afraid of hardship. Among the female artists under your management, you won't find anyone more suitable than me."