Chapter 94: Better Than a Girl? If I Do It, I Can Really Handle It
Say no to spoiled drama queens, let’s start with ourselves.
This girl was so hard to deal with...
Let the photography team handle her!
Lin Yibai admitted that maybe she wasn’t the most polite or respectful when she spoke. But she always believed that work is work.
This little internet celebrity was just too much! And getting 12,000 yuan just to shoot a short commercial video?
Lin Yibai was honestly jealous.
She said, "If I did it, I’d be fine too!"
Xia Changyu, who had been watching quietly for a while, walked by pretending it was just a coincidence. He totally agreed and said,
“I think so too. You’re prettier than her, your voice is sweeter, your personality is better, and the video script was written by you anyway.”
“Hey! Xia, what’s that supposed to mean?”
“Nothing much. I’m just saying, you’re the one in charge of this project. The money used to hire her came out of your project’s budget. You’re the one who has the final say here.”
Xia Changyu was an entrepreneur. From a work perspective, he thought differently than most people.
He was secretly reminding Lin Yibai not to hold herself back too much. You’re the project leader, a manager.
It’s good to respect others, that’s something to be praised. But you also need to have authority, so your team will listen to you.
Lin Yibai thought for a moment, then asked, “So Xia Changyu, are you saying…”
Xia Changyu turned away. “Huh? Did I say anything?”
Lin Yibai rolled her eyes. “You jerk.”
Xia Changyu was already trying hard not to laugh. But even with his back turned, there was a smile on his face as he said, “But! I’m the boss of this little company. If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up. Got it?”
Suddenly, Lin Yibai understood everything. He was telling her to stop holding back and take control.
That internet celebrity from the music academy, if she needs to be put in her place, then do it.
As for the people in the photography department?
They said they were worried about hurting the internet celebrity’s feelings, and that it might affect the shoot later. Well, if it’s that hard, then don’t shoot at all!
If one internet celebrity is enough to ruin the whole department, and they can’t get anything done, then Lin Yibai honestly thought it would be better to fire the whole group.
She took one last look at her annoying rival walking away.
Even though that guy was clearly trying to act cool, she had to admit, he really did look kind of cool.
And strangely, also kind of reliable.
Lin Yibai took a deep breath.
She returned to the photography team, knocked on the glass door, and walked in.
The head of the photography department, Qian Jiale, looked surprised when he saw Lin Yibai and asked curiously.
“Huh? You’re back again? I know you might not like Xie Xinyi very much, but she was invited by our photography team. Please don’t cause any conflict with her.”
Lin Yibai gave him a long, deep look. So that’s how the photography team saw her?
But after thinking about it, she let it go.
In a company mainly focused on foreign trade, suddenly bringing in a new project aimed at the domestic market… It made sense they would look down on her a bit.
“Conflict?” Lin Yibai smiled without saying more.
Did she really look like someone petty enough to fight with another girl?
“I’m not fighting her. I’m just watching. Seriously, no drama.”
“……”
That sounded suspiciously like those guys who say, “I’m just cuddling, not going in.”
The influencer was invited by the photography team.
If Lin Yibai openly objected, she’d basically be disrespecting the whole department. So she decided to just observe quietly.
She waved her hand and said, “Xiao Qi, make me a cup of instant coffee, please.”
Xiao Qi and Xiao Ying were two assistants assigned to her by Xia Changyu. At last, Lin Yibai was starting to feel the luxury of having a team.
Before long, a cup of black coffee appeared in her hand.
She took a small sip, a little bitter, but very rich and fragrant. Her eyes lit up.
“Wow, does the company really offer such good benefits? Even the free instant coffee tastes amazing!”
Xiao Qi hesitated, then said, “The boss asked me to make it for you. I heard it was a gift from a foreign friend. He doesn’t even drink it himself.”
“Oh, that makes sense.” Lin Yibai nodded.
Then Xiao Qi added, “The boss seems to treat you really well. You two aren’t… something special, are you?”
Lin Yibai’s expression changed instantly. She quickly waved her hands.
“No! I’m not, really! Don’t get the wrong idea! I’m not his girlfriend or anyone he likes!”
Xiao Qi raised her eyebrows and squinted. “I was just going to say, I thought you might be his relative or something, like a cousin from far away. But now… hmm, it sounds like there is something between you two?”
Lin Yibai: …
Why did that feel like she had accidentally admitted something?
She quickly tried to use her smart brain to convince Xiao Qi not to overthink it.
But just then, loud yelling came from the set.
Apparently, because she kept messing up her moves, and there had been too many retakes, Xie Xinyi was starting to lose her temper.
She grabbed the girl who was guiding her movements and began shouting angrily.
“What’s wrong with you people?! Singing and dancing are my strengths, okay? I’m from the music academy! Why are there so many retakes?! Are you trying to make things hard for me on purpose?! I’m the professional here, do you understand this or do I? Is it really my fault, or is it yours?!”
Lin Yibai crossed her right leg over her left, took a sip of coffee, and just sat back, enjoying the drama like it was a good show.
After all, the team had clearly been told, “Don’t let her get involved in this.”
The people from the photography department all tried to calm things down, but the more they tried, the more proud the influencer Xie Xinyi became. From the way everyone was talking, it was clear they were mostly taking her side.
Sometimes, when people walk all over you, it’s not really their fault. If you keep giving in and being too nice, aren’t you just asking for it?
It’s like a timid guy being bullied, don’t they kind of bring it on themselves?
Still, it was sad to see that poor girl being thrown under the bus. Everyone told her not to be upset and to just let it go.
The girl looked really hurt. She was even sniffling as she spoke.
“But… but… isn’t my job to be the dance instructor? If something was wrong, I was just pointing it out...”
The team leader, Qian Jiale, immediately said, “That kind of attitude isn’t right. Don’t bring your emotions to work.”
The girl replied, “How did I bring my emotions to work? I am just being professional… I…”
Before she could finish, someone on her team interrupted.
“Come on, this is just how it is in our line of work. After all, she’s an influencer. Just hold it in.”
“You’ll ruin the shoot if you keep this up.”
“If you’re feeling emotional, maybe take a break first.”
“……”
It really felt like she was standing alone against the whole world. Her eyes were filled with sadness.
Lin Yibai frowned.
As expected of her thoughtful assistant, Xiao Qi explained.
“That girl’s name is Xiao Wei. She also graduated from the music academy, and she majored in dance too.”
Lin Yibai’s serious expression faded, replaced with interest. Now things were suddenly getting more interesting!
Was it really worth it to bend over backwards for an influencer, just to treat your own staff like this?
And this was a paid promotion project. Seeing the photography team apologizing like crazy to Xie Xinyi, it felt no different than hiring someone useless and then begging them to do the job!
Just thinking about it made Lin Yibai want to laugh. The more you give in, the more they take advantage.
Xie Xinyi was still cursing under her breath, then suddenly pointed at Xiao Wei, the dance instructor, and demanded.
“You, apologize to me.”
Xiao Wei: ?
Lin Yibai: Pfft!
Wait… no way.
Someone’s not actually going to apologize to that troublemaker… right?