Chapter 40 The person introduced by Young Master Shangguan

"Ye Xian, member of FOR boy band."

Li Jiahua: "?!".

It really was that Ye Xian. How had he changed like this? Why did it have to be him?

For a moment, Li Jiahua felt a mix of emotions churning inside, his expression unsightly.

"Director Li, what's wrong?"

Seeing his expression, Ye Xian had an ominous feeling.

Li Jiahua: "I, I..." It was all in vain! I finally found a suitable actor, but it had to be Ye Xian!

"Forget it, you go back. We'll find someone else."

Li Jiahua waved his hand, a look of disappointment and regret in his eyes.

"What? Why?"

Ye Xian, puzzled, grabbed him, "Director Li, do you think poorly of my reputation? Or do you think I have been blacklisted? Seeing is believing, hearing is deceptive. I am standing right in front of you with my acting, please don't believe those rumors. As for the ban, it has already been lifted. Yan Dong has publicly apologized on Weibo, didn't you see it?"

"Ah, it has nothing to do with those."

Li Jiahua shook his head.

"?" Ye Xian, "Then what does it have to do with?"

"Just don't ask, we simply can't use you."

Everything is negotiable, but the worst is those who reject you outright without saying why.

Seeing his firm expression, Ye Xian had to play his trump card, pulling out a business card from his pocket.

"Director Li, actually, today's audition was recommended by Shangguan Yunli. He said that once you see this business card, you'll understand everything."

Li Jiahua took the business card, a flash of astonishment in his eyes, "Young Master Shangguan?" Someone recommended by Young Master Shangguan...

Li Jiahua still looked hesitant.

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Xian took out his phone, opened the app of a popular restaurant, "Director Li, look, it's almost noon, have you eaten yet? I know a very famous Japanese restaurant nearby. How about we go there to eat and talk? My treat!"

This guy, good-looking, great acting skills, and he really knows how to handle matters, Li Jiahua liked him the more he looked, but...

"Alright."

Unable to resist his fondness for talent, he nodded his head.

'Kashima Ting' is a well-known Japanese restaurant in Imperial Capital. The restaurant is small, but the ambiance is exceptionally serene. It's surrounded by a three-layer garden full of fragrant, vibrant flowers. Following along a winding stone path leading inward, a waitress dressed in kimono comes out to welcome guests.

The interior is different from a conventional Japanese restaurant; it adopts an elegant Chinese-style screen to separate the booths, creating a strong cultural fusion atmosphere.

Ye Xian took the menu, ordered salmon, foie gras sushi, sashimi... he ordered all the expensive items once, showing his sincerity. With humble inquiry, he asked Li Jiahua, "Director Li, what exactly are your concerns? I really want to work with such an excellent director as yourself, and I can see, you don't dislike me."

"I certainly don't dislike you, but..." looking at the table full of expensive dishes and Ye Xian's sincere eyes, Li Jiahua laid it all out, "It's just that everyone knows how you've annoyed Jiang Wanze by pestering him. You should know who the largest investor in our show is, right? Starlight Entertainment. Now the CEO of Starlight Entertainment, President Bo, has returned from abroad and he is famously devoted to his brother. You've annoyed Jiang Wanze, which means you've annoyed President Bo, which means you're crossing our show's financier. How could I possibly hire you?"