After Being Reborn, Her Only Mission Is to Love Him-Chapter 408 - 406: Why Should She Care About Her?

No matter what, she couldn’t let this kind of thing happen again.

Sun Qian cast a glance at Zhang Qiao and sneered, "What? Can you actually cheer me up when I’m in a bad mood?"

Having mixed in the entertainment circle for so long, she had encountered many who actively sought to cling to her for advancement. It was clear to her what Zhang Qiao was up to, so she didn’t bother to treat her with much courtesy.

Thinking like this made Sun Qian feel even more disdainful of Lu Zhaozhao.

Others were scrambling to curry favor with her, yet it was only Lu Zhaozhao who lacked such insight!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, casting several more glances in Lu Zhaozhao’s direction.

Zhang Qiao awkwardly pulled at the corner of her mouth, "I may not have much capability, but I’m willing to take on some of Teacher Sun’s burdens. For matters such as these, a person with a broad-minded perspective like Teacher Sun might think of strategies that consider the bigger picture, whereas I, despite being rather petty, might come up with methods more suitable for smaller issues."

She had been in the entertainment industry long enough to have developed the skill of tailoring her words to whoever she was speaking with.

She had originally intended to dedicate herself to acting, believing that if she were gold, she would eventually shine.

But the harsh reality smacked her squarely in the face.

No matter how good her acting was, without someone backing her, she would always lose out on the good roles.

Without popularity or connections, rising to prominence was excruciatingly difficult.

She had once thought there was no need for her to desperately grovel before others.

Now, she had come to a realization.

What did groveling matter if it could help her climb higher?

If she could just be a good lapdog for Sun Qian, maybe in the end, she would have everything she desired.

By then, who would care about how she had climbed to the top?

Sun Qian was pleased with the flattery she had just received from Zhang Qiao.

Zhang Qiao did have some talent with words.

Her fingertips tapped lightly on the back of the chair as she casually remarked, "Most people in our crew got in on the strength of their abilities, but there are a few who are here to add a gold plating to their careers through their popularity alone. They might not think much of it, but I worry that these few bad apples might spoil the whole batch..."

Zhang Qiao’s brow furrowed slightly; if Xia Wenjin were still with the crew, she would have certainly thought that comment was directed at her.

Yet now that Xia Wenjin was gone, the only one who fit the description of having popularity without talent was Lu Zhaozhao.

She had been with the crew long enough to witness Lu Zhaozhao’s acting firsthand.

On her very first day on set, she had secretly watched the footage of other actors’ performances.

She had to admit, even though Lu Zhaozhao lacked a substantial portfolio, her acting skills were surprisingly good. It was as if she had been fed by the heavens themselves.

Lu Zhaozhao’s acting seemed to outshine even Sun Qian’s.

Even in a minor role, she exuded a special charisma that made her memorable.

Zhang Qiao could even assert that once this show aired, she didn’t know about the others, but Lu Zhaozhao would undoubtedly become popular again because of her acting.

However, Zhang Qiao certainly couldn’t praise Lu Zhaozhao in front of Sun Qian. With her hints already so explicit, how could she not understand?

Sun Qian’s dislike for Lu Zhaozhao was simple, regardless of the reason. Being new to the set, Zhang Qiao didn’t grasp the intricacies of their relationship.

Zhang Qiao chuckled softly, pouring Sun Qian a glass of water and handing it over, "I think these bad apples could be taught a lesson. They should be disciplined in their acting, to give them a long-lasting lesson."

Sun Qian’s eyes suddenly widened with excitement.

This idea was indeed good.

She had previously been concerned about offending Lu Zhaozhao due to her good relationship with Pei Huai, fearing that it might affect her image in his eyes.

But now when she thought about it, there was no need for her to suffer for the sake of a stranger.

Lu Zhaozhao was nothing more than a friend’s sister.

Pei Huai didn’t like her anyway.

Why should she care about her?

Sun Qian made up her mind and decided to give Lu Zhaozhao a hard time during their scene together later, to teach her a lesson!

The deep winter weather was freezing to begin with, and Lu Zhaozhao, who was filming outside, wrapped herself in a thick down jacket.

Her scene was up before long.

Since it was a scene with Sun Qian, Lu Zhaozhao was even more vigilant.

She feared this woman might cause trouble for her during the shoot.

Unexpectedly, Sun Qian didn’t pick a fight from beginning to end, throughout the filming, which caught Lu Zhaozhao a bit off guard.

Considering Sun Qian’s professional persona, it wasn’t that hard to understand.

But as long as she didn’t pull any stunts, why should Lu Zhaozhao care about the reason?

Just as Lu Zhaozhao was about to leave, she heard Sun Qian speak up, "Teacher Lu, wait a moment."

She wore a shallow smile, looking totally harmless.

Lu Zhaozhao wasn’t in a hurry, ready to play along with her act, "What is it, Teacher Sun?"

She stood in place, revealing a polite smile.

Sun Qian too had a beaming smile, standing next to the director.

"I just discussed with the director, if we only use a backdrop for this scene, it might not bring out the excitement of the drama. The part where we fall into the water will be shot live."

Lu Zhaozhao glanced at Sun Qian, knowing she was settling a private score—they were going to shoot a water scene in such cold weather, clearly she intended to mess with her.

"Teacher Sun really does take her work seriously," she said, laughing lightly at Sun Qian, without any objection.

Sun Qian looked back at Lu Zhaozhao with a smug expression, after all, her suggestion was sensible and fair; Lu Zhaozhao wouldn’t have the chance to argue, even if she wanted to.

She cocked the corner of her mouth, "Naturally, the most important thing is to be dedicated as an actor."

Lu Zhaozhao nodded gravely, "Then I hope Teacher Sun can continue to be as dedicated in the upcoming scenes."

This was a script about a painful love story, her upcoming scene was about her character, as the male lead’s divine pet, secretly in love with the male lead, opposing the female lead, being retaliated against, and then getting pushed into the water by the female lead.

But in subsequent scenes, the female lead was continuously tortured—locked in a water dungeon, forcibly held under a water tank, pushed into the water...

She would be tormented in the water far more times than her supporting role.

Lu Zhaozhao seemed to not object, but in reality, she was threatening Sun Qian—she had to be just as dedicated in every single scene to come, or else she, the so-called senior, would be slapping her own face in public.

Sun Qian’s face involuntarily twitched; she had only been focused on punishing this little wretch, completely forgetting about the later plot.

If she really made Lu Zhaozhao dive into the cold water today, she expected that Lu Zhaozhao wouldn’t let any of her water scenes slide.

Indeed, she wanted to punish Lu Zhaozhao, but she had to have a justified cause.

Otherwise, what would Pei Huai think of her?

Worse yet, Lu Zhaozhao might complain about her to Pei Huai, and then even if he had an explanation, it wouldn’t be clear.

Sun Qian’s brows furrowed as her gaze roamed over Lu Zhaozhao’s pretty face.

This woman was really a handful!