After I died, they cried in the live studio

Chapter 105: Overt and covert competition
"Qi... Mr. Qi?" Sang Jiuyue was surprised and happy, with a slight tremor in her voice and a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Mr. Qi looked calm and condescending at her, his eyes were complicated and difficult to read. After a moment, Mr. Qi said, "I thought about it and decided to give you another chance."

Sang Jiuyue's eyes widened, unable to believe her ears: "Really? Mr. Qi, are you willing to help me?"

Mr. Qi nodded slightly, his tone serious: "However, you have to promise me that you must abide by the rules in the future and not act so recklessly. This incident is a lesson for you."

Sang Jiuyue nodded hurriedly, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw: "I promise, Mr. Qi, I will definitely change, and I will listen to you from now on."

President Qi reached out his hand and pulled Sang Jiuyue up: "Get up, next, let's think of a way to save the situation."

With Mr. Qi's help, Sang Jiuyue began a difficult public relations recovery. Mr. Qi used his personal connections to contact major media outlets and arranged an in-depth interview with Sang Jiuyue. During the interview, Sang Jiuyue, with tears in her eyes, sincerely apologized to Sang Shuwan and deeply reflected on her mistakes.

At the same time, Mr. Qi also planned a series of public welfare activities for Sang Jiuyue, allowing her to reshape her image through practical actions. Sang Jiuyue devoted herself to it, visiting orphanages, caring for stray animals, and trying to win the public's forgiveness with her own changes.

Sang Shuwan and Jiang Cimu were filled with mixed feelings when they saw Sang Jiuyue's transformation. Sang Shuwan pondered for a long time and said to Jiang Cimu: "I can feel her sincerity this time. Perhaps we can give her a chance to reform."

Jiang Cimu looked at Sang Shuwan, his eyes full of understanding and support: "Okay, then trust her again."

So, Sang Shuwan posted a message on social media, expressing her willingness to accept Sang Jiuyue's apology and hoping that everyone would give her a chance to start over. Once this message was posted, it sparked heated discussions among netizens. Many people were moved by Sang Shuwan's magnanimity and their attitude towards Sang Jiuyue gradually softened.

The sunlight poured unreservedly through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating Alice's spacious and bright office. However, the warmth that filled the room failed to dispel the vague worry in Sang Shuwan's heart.

Alice sat behind her imposing desk, her carefully maintained face full of worry and confusion. She looked at Sang Shuwan, her tone full of reproach: "Baby, why did you forgive that woman again? She treated you like that before, hired Internet trolls to discredit you, and even went to great lengths to try to ruin your career, why did you let her go so easily?"

Sang Shuwan sighed softly, walked to the window, looked at the crowds of people flowing on the bustling street below, and slowly said, "Sister Alice, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I've been thinking it over and over again for a while now, and I've been trapped in hatred, which is also painful for me. Besides, I've seen her change. With the help of President Qi, she is indeed working hard to make up for her past mistakes."

Alice stood up, walked to Sang Shuwan, gently placed her hands on her shoulders, and said seriously: "I understand your kindness, but this is the entertainment industry, people's hearts are very complicated. Aren't you afraid that she is pretending, and will use the same trick again after the limelight is over?"

Sang Shuwan turned around and looked at Alice firmly. "I'm not afraid. If she really makes a mistake again, I have the courage to face her again, but at least now, I am willing to believe that she is truly repentant. Besides, I don't want to change myself beyond recognition because of hatred."

Alice shook her head helplessly, but couldn't help but smile with relief: "You are such a kind child. However, this is also what I have always admired about you. Since you have made up your mind, I support you. But you must remember that no matter what, the company will always be your strong backing. If Sang Jiuyue dares to play any tricks again, we will never let her go."

Sang Shuwan's eyes reddened slightly, and she hugged Alice with emotion: "Thank you, Sister Alice. I feel especially at ease with you around."

However, Sang Jiuyue had no regrets at all. In her mind, Sang Shuwan's forgiveness was a sign of weakness, a signal that she could continue to suppress him. On the surface, she was polite to Sang Shuwan in public, calling her "Sister Shuwan" and often liking Sang Shuwan's posts, creating the illusion of a deep sisterly love. But behind her back, she kept making small moves.

Once, Sang Shuwan finally got an endorsement for a fashion brand. A few days before the event, Sang Jiuyue heard from somewhere that the brand had extreme requirements for the spokesperson's image, so she bribed Sang Shuwan's stylist to prepare a very weird outfit for Sang Shuwan that did not match the brand's style on the day of the event. At the event, as soon as Sang Shuwan appeared, there was a whisper from the audience, and the brand's face became very ugly. Although Sang Shuwan tried hard to save the situation with her professional performance and affinity, this incident still greatly reduced her image in the brand's mind, and the subsequent cooperation became precarious.

When Jiang Cimu learned about this, he was furious: "This Sang Jiyue is too much. She keeps doing this again and again. We absolutely cannot let this go!"

Sang Shuwan was very calm. She gently patted Jiang Cimu's shoulder and said, "Don't be anxious. Getting angry won't solve the problem. If she keeps attacking like this, she'll reveal her flaws sooner or later."

Undeterred by this setback, Sang Shuwan took the initiative to contact the brand, sincerely apologized, and offered to reshoot promotional photos and participate in the brand's public welfare activities to make up for the mistake. Touched by her sincerity, the brand decided to give her another chance.

Furious and anxious, Sang Jiuyue saw her plot hadn't fully succeeded, and she began plotting a bigger scheme. Learning that Sang Shuwan was vying for the leading role in a major television series, she used her connections to spread rumors on the set that Sang Shuwan was a diva and difficult to work with. This immediately caused panic among the crew, and the director and producer began to harbor doubts about Sang Shuwan.

After noticing the unusual atmosphere on the set, Sang Shuwan chose not to confront Sang Jiuyue directly, but instead quietly gathered evidence of her fabrication. She auditioned harder, impressing the director and producer with her impressive acting skills. She also asked Jiang Cimu to contact the team she had worked with in the past and have them come forward to clear her name.

On the day of the audition, Sang Shuwan performed at her best and portrayed the role to the fullest. The director and producer were impressed by her acting skills and decided to cast her as the heroine on the spot. At the same time, Jiang Cimu also anonymously sent the evidence of Sang Jiuyue's rumor to the crew and some media.

As evidence emerged, Sang Jiuyue's scandalous behavior became public knowledge. Netizens condemned her actions, and her former fans began to withdraw. Her reputation in the entertainment industry plummeted, and her partners demanded termination of their contracts, plunging her into an unprecedented crisis.

Looking at everything she had destroyed, Sang Jiuyue finally realized that her jealousy and greed had made her lose her mind and her very foundation in the entertainment industry. But now, she was powerless to change the situation and could only taste the bitter fruit of her own making.

After experiencing one crisis after another, Sang Shuwan has become more mature and powerful. With her wisdom and tolerance, she has not only resolved crises time and time again, but also won the respect and love of more people. In this entertainment industry full of temptations and challenges, she has always adhered to her original intention and has become a shining star.

Inside the vast studio at the film and television base, the lights were blazing and dazzling, casting a shimmering light on the artificial swimming pool. A key scene from a popular TV series was being filmed here, and Sang Shuwan and Sang Jiuyue, the leading actresses, were completely immersed in the filming.

The director stood behind the monitor and shouted, "Attention all departments, get ready! This scene is about a fierce conflict between the two protagonists by the swimming pool, and the emotions must be on point!"

Sang Shuwan, dressed in a flowing white gown, her eyes filled with the character's grievance and anger, stood face to face with Sang Jiuyue, who was also dressed in a gorgeous outfit. With the director's shout of "action," the two quickly got into the groove, exchanging lines back and forth.

"Why did you do this? I always considered you a friend!" Sang Shuwan was in tears and was very devoted to the performance.

Sang Jiuyue's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and she responded, "Friends? In this world of fame and fortune, there are no such things as true friends!"

Just as the argument between the two was reaching its climax, as per the script, Sang Jiuyue's eyes suddenly changed. While Sang Shuwan was immersed in the performance, she suddenly reached out and tried to push her into the pool. This sudden action startled the surrounding staff. Xiao Li from the props team almost knocked over the props in his hands, and the photographer almost couldn't keep his camera steady.

Fortunately, Sang Shuwan had always been on guard against Sang Jiuyue. The moment she was pushed, she keenly sensed the danger and instinctively reached out to grab Sang Jiuyue. With a "splash", the two fell into the swimming pool at the same time, splashing water everywhere.

The surrounding staff were thrown into chaos, and the assistant director hurriedly shouted: "Quick, quick, save them!" Several staff members quickly jumped into the water and pulled the two people up.

Sang Shuwan stood on the shore, her hair and clothes dripping with water. She looked angrily at the equally embarrassed Sang Jiuyue and demanded, "Sang Jiuyue, what are you doing? This is a filming, not a place for you to vent your anger!"

Sang Jiuyue coughed and retorted, "I... I was just too immersed in the role and didn't control the intensity well." But her evasive eyes betrayed her.

The director came over with an angry look on his face, the script in his hand was crumpled up by him, "What are you two doing? This is a serious filming, not a farce! Jiyue, you are not in a good state today, go and have a rest first. Shuwan, you should also change your clothes and adjust your state."

Back in the dressing room, Sang Shuwan's assistant Xiao Min helped her wipe her hair while saying distressedly, "Sister Wan, Sang Jiyue must have done it on purpose. It's too much!"

Sang Shuwan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Xiao Min, don't say anything yet. I will take care of this matter."

In another dressing room, Sang Jiuyue was sitting on a chair sulking. Her assistant carefully handed her a towel and whispered, "Sister, isn't this too risky? What if the director finds out..."

"So what if she found out? Don't let Sang Shuwan try to be proud in front of me. I just want to make her look bad!" Sang Jiuyue interrupted the assistant viciously.

After a while, Sang Shuwan changed her clothes and went to the director's office. She said to him sincerely, "Director, I know that accidents are inevitable during filming, but I feel I need to explain what happened today. Sang Jiuyue has always had a problem with me, and I'm worried that she will affect the progress and quality of filming."

The director leaned back in his chair, thought for a moment, and then said, "Shu Wan, I have always admired your acting skills and professionalism. I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is true as you say, I will not tolerate it. This drama is the result of everyone's hard work, and it cannot be ruined because of personal grudges."

At the same time, the crew's cameraman found evidence that Sang Jiuyue deliberately pushed someone when he was replaying the footage. He handed the video to the director, who looked very unhappy after watching it.

The director called Sang Jiyue to his office, put the video in front of her, and said seriously: "Jiyue, you disappoint me so much. As an actor, your duty is to act well, not to do these little tricks. If you do this again, I can only consider changing someone else."

Sang Jiuyue's face turned pale as she watched the video. She knew she had completely miscalculated this time. She lowered her head and whispered, "Director, I was wrong. I promise it won't happen again."

Since then, although Sang Jiuyue has restrained herself on the surface, the resentment in her heart has not diminished at all. Sang Shuwan has focused more on filming, proving herself with her strength, and is always on the alert for Sang Jiuyue's next attack. It seems that this secret war in the entertainment industry is far from over.

In the film and television base baked by the scorching sun, the hustle and bustle are interwoven into a unique movement. On the set, the huge studio is like a giant beast, devouring the sweat and efforts of the actors. At this time, a TV series called "Bright Star Road" is being filmed intensively. This drama carries the expectations of countless people, with huge investment and ups and downs in the plot, telling the love, hate and hatred in the entertainment industry. Sang Shuwan, as the big star in the play, is the focus of everyone's attention; while Sang Jiuyue, just a female internet celebrity who became popular because of funny videos and topic hype, finally got a supporting role, full of reluctance.

Sang Shuwan has worked her way up from an unknown actor to a first-line star, relying on her solid acting skills and humble attitude. On the set, she is always polite to every staff member and gives her all for every scene, which makes her deeply respected by everyone. Although Sang Jiuyue has a certain popularity on the Internet, she is filled with vanity and jealousy. Seeing Sang Shuwan's unlimited glory, she is jealous and always wants to find a chance to embarrass her.

During the break, it was time for lunch. The crew on the set rushed to the lunch box like a tide, everyone was hungry and looking forward to this short break. Sang Shuwan and his assistant Xiao Min also followed the crowd, and Xiao Min discussed the afternoon shooting arrangements with Sang Shuwan as they walked.

"Sister Wan, the crying scene this afternoon is not easy to act, you have to adjust your state in advance." Xiao Min said with concern.

Sang Shuwan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I've been thinking about the role for a long time, it's no problem."

The two came to the lunch box window, and the staff handed over two lunch boxes. Sang Shuwan just took it and noticed that Sang Jiuyue was looking at them with a twinkling look. She felt a little alert. After years of working in the entertainment industry, she was particularly sensitive to such malicious looks.

As expected, Sang Jiuyue came over with a lunch box, pretending to be nonchalant, with a fake smile on her face: "Sister Shuwan, you must be exhausted from filming today. Let's have a meal together." As she said that, she put her lunch box together with Sang Shuwan's without saying anything, and enthusiastically pushed her "own" portion in front of Sang Shuwan, "Try mine, I think today's dishes are pretty good."

Sang Shuwan was even more confused. She and Sang Jiuyue had never gotten along. The sudden enthusiasm from her meant something was wrong. So she quietly winked at Xiaomin, who understood. While Sang Jiuyue wasn't paying attention, she quickly scanned the lunch box with the detection software on her phone. When the results came out, Xiaomin's face suddenly changed, and she whispered in Sang Shuwan's ear, "Sister Wan, there's something wrong with this dish. Unknown additives were detected in it. It's very likely that you'll have diarrhea if you eat it."

Sang Shuwan was shocked. She didn't expect Sang Jiyue to tamper with the lunch box. She pretended to be calm and said to Sang Jiyue with a smile: "Thank you, Jiyue, but I don't have a good appetite today, so I'll just eat my lighter portion." Then she changed the lunch box back.

There was a hint of displeasure in Sang Jiuyue's eyes, but she soon returned to smiling: "Okay, then Sister Shu Wan, please do as you please." After saying that, she picked up the lunch box and left.

Sang Shuwan thought that the matter was over, so she and Xiaomin found a quiet corner to prepare for dinner. But just as she opened her lunch box, the director's assistant hurried over and said, "Sister Shuwan, the director has something urgent to talk to you about. He wants you to come over now."

Sang Shuwan had no choice but to put down his lunch box and said to Xiao Min, "You eat first, I'll be back soon."

It was quite a while before Sang Shuwan came back from the work the director had asked her to do. When she sat down to eat, she found that the position of the lunch box was a little wrong, but she didn't think much about it and just opened it and started eating.

Not long after, Sang Shuwan felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Her face turned pale and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Seeing this, Xiaomin hurriedly supported her and said, "Sister Wan, what's wrong with you?"

Sang Shuwan gritted his teeth and said, "My stomach hurts so much, it seems like I ate something bad."

At this moment, Sang Shuwan suddenly realized that someone must have tampered with her lunch box when she went to meet the director. She felt extremely regretful, as she had seen through Sang Jiuyue's plot, but she still fell for it.

Xiao Min quickly helped Sang Shuwan to the makeshift infirmary on the set. After the doctor examined her, he said helplessly, "She must have eaten something unclean. She needs an IV and observation. She needs to be extra careful about her diet for the next two days."

Sang Shuwan was lying on the hospital bed, feeling angry and annoyed. She knew that this must be Sang Jiuyue's "masterpiece". She endured the discomfort and said to Xiaomin: "Xiaomin, this matter cannot be let go like this, we must investigate it thoroughly."

Xiao Min was also angry: "Sister Wan, I'll check the surveillance camera to see who touched your lunch box."

Xiao Min rushed to check the surveillance footage and returned moments later, her face brimming with anger as she declared, "Sister Wan, it really was Sang Jiuyue! When you went to meet the director, she snuck over and replaced the lunch box." A cold glint flashed in Sang Shuwan's eyes. "She's gone too far. She'll have to pay the price this time."

After a short rest, Sang Shuwan felt a little better and forced herself to return to the set. At this time, Sang Jiuyue was chatting and laughing with other actors. Seeing Sang Shuwan come back, she pretended to be concerned and asked, "Sister Shuwan, what's wrong? You don't look well."

Sang Shuwan sneered, "Sang Jiyue, stop pretending. I have already found out everything about you tampering with my lunch box."

Sang Jiuyue's expression changed slightly, but she still said stubbornly, "Sister Shu Wan, please don't talk nonsense. How could I do such a thing?"

Sang Shuwan didn't waste time talking to her and directly asked Xiaomin to take out the surveillance video and play it for everyone to watch. The surrounding staff and actors cast accusatory glances at her.

"Sang Jiuyue, how could you do this? It's so immoral!"

"Exactly. Everyone is working hard on the filming, but she's doing this kind of little trick."

Sang Jiyue's face turned very ugly. She didn't expect Sang Shuwan to find the evidence so quickly. She wanted to quibble, but at this time, the director came over.

The director's face was gloomy. He looked at Sang Jiyue and said, "Jiyue, I invited you to film because I saw your potential. I didn't expect you to do such a thing. You've not only affected Shu Wan's work, but also the progress of the entire crew."

Sang Jiuyue lowered her head, not daring to speak. The director then said, "Go back and reflect on your actions. You don't have to act in this play anymore."

When Sang Jiuyue heard this, she panicked: "Director, I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Please give me another chance."

But the director had made up his mind and ignored her pleas. Sang Jiuyue left the set dejectedly.

After this incident, although Sang Shuwan suffered physically, her prestige within the crew was even higher. Everyone admired her magnanimity and rationality, and she did not let the incident delay filming too much. After recovering, she quickly returned to filming.

In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the living room of Mr. Qi's villa. Sang Jiuyue stood awkwardly in the center, a tense atmosphere enveloping her. Mr. Qi sat on a leather sofa, dressed in a smart suit and skirt, with a neatly cropped haircut and a sharp gaze that seemed to see through everything.

"Sang Jiuyue, what have you been doing lately?" President Qi was the first to break the silence, his voice clear but filled with unquestionable authority, "I'm so disappointed in you."

Sang Jiuyue's heart tightened, and she lowered her head even more, stammering, "Boss Qi, I..."

"Stop talking!" President Qi raised her hand to interrupt her, her tone full of anger, "Those little tricks are childish and low-level, and they will be caught at the slightest sign of trouble. Do you think this is playing house?" She stood up, walked to the window in high heels, looked at the garden outside the window, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down.

"I have given you so many resources and taught you so many methods, and this is how you repay me?" Mr. Qi turned around, his eyes sharp, "In the entertainment industry, which is a place of fame and fortune, you rely on your brains and means, not these shabby tricks. You tampered with Sang Shuwan's lunch box, thinking you could do it without anyone noticing? In the end, not only was you exposed, but you almost implicated me as well."

Sang Jiuyue's face was pale, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. She knew she had gotten herself into serious trouble this time. "Mr. Qi, I really know I was wrong. Please give me another chance." Her voice was tearful, filled with regret.

President Qi walked up to her, stared into her eyes, and said coldly, "There are opportunities, but you need to be smarter. I taught you to analyze the situation and use your connections before, but you didn't pay attention at all. For example, this time, you could have started with Sang Shuwan's work, united with her opponents, and created public pressure to make her unable to take care of herself, instead of using such a simple and crude method."

Sang Jiuyue nodded hurriedly, listening carefully to every word.

"Also, the distribution of resources in the entertainment industry is very subtle. You have to learn to find a balance on the scale of interests." Mr. Qi continued, "For example, some producers value traffic, and some directors value acting skills. You have to accurately grasp their needs and combine your own advantages with their needs to get good resources."

President Qi sat back on the sofa, picked up the documents on the table, and threw them to Sang Jiuyue: "This is Sang Shuwan's upcoming schedule and cooperation projects. Study it carefully, find her weaknesses, and hit them with one strike. But remember, do it perfectly."

Sang Jiuyue took the document, her hands trembling slightly, "Boss Qi, I will never let you down again."

"That's better." Mr. Qi leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and waved his hand tiredly, "You should go back first and think carefully about what I said."

Sang Jiuyue hurriedly left the villa, feeling as if she had been granted amnesty. Sitting in the car, she looked at the documents in her hands, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew this was both the last chance Mr. Qi had given her and the starting point of her rivalry with Sang Shuwan.

Back at the apartment, Sang Jiuyue locked herself in her room and began to study the documents carefully. She found that Sang Shuwan was about to participate in the endorsement campaign of an international fashion brand, which had extremely high requirements for the spokesperson's image and reputation.

"This might be the breakthrough," Sang Jiuyue muttered to herself, a sneer curling her lips. She began spreading negative rumors about Sang Shuwan online, paying off marketing accounts and fabricating stories that implied Sang Shuwan was being a diva and disrespectful of brand culture. She also used her connections to contact the brand's competitors, hoping to get them to pressure Sang Shuwan behind the scenes and ruin her endorsement.

However, Sang Shuwan was no pushover. Her team quickly sensed this undercurrent and began gathering evidence, preparing for a counterattack. Jiang Cimu, upon learning of this, was furious: "This Sang Jiyue is truly incorrigible. Just wait and see how I'm going to deal with her this time."

Sang Shuwan was very calm. She said to Jiang Cimu, "Don't worry. We should give her a taste of her own medicine and let her suffer the consequences."

Sang Shuwan arranged for her team to clarify the rumors while contacting the media to expose Sang Jiuyue's behind-the-scenes tricks. At the same time, she also took the initiative to communicate with the brand, demonstrating her deep understanding and respect for the brand culture, and impressed the brand with her sincerity.

In the end, Sang Shuwan successfully won the endorsement, and Sang Jiuyue's conspiracy failed again.

The afternoon sun shone through the huge French windows into Mr. Qi's spacious and imposing office, covering everything in the room in a warm yellow. However, this warmth failed to dispel Sang Jiuyue's anxiety and uneasiness.

She stood in front of Mr. Qi's solid wood desk, leaning forward slightly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes, and her voice trembling a little: "Mr. Qi, what should we do? She got the first chance, so should we get the endorsement or not?" At this time, Sang Jiuyue's makeup was still exquisite, but her eyes were full of panic and helplessness. She knew very well that this international fashion brand endorsement was very important to her. If she missed it, her status in the entertainment industry would probably plummet.

Mr. Qi raised his head slowly, put down the pen in his hand, leaned back on the expensive leather chair, looked at Sang Jiuyue calmly through his gold-rimmed glasses, and said calmly: "Why are you panicking? It will be yours sooner or later."

After hearing this, Sang Jiuyue was still unsure and couldn't help but continue asking: "But President Qi, she is on the rise now, and the brand is very satisfied with her. If we don't take action, we will really lose the endorsement." As she spoke, her eyes were slightly red, and her anxiety was beyond words.

President Qi sighed softly, stood up, walked to the window, overlooking the bustling urban street scene downstairs, and said slowly: "Jiyue, in this circle, the most taboo thing is to lose patience. Do you think I will watch her snatch the endorsement away?"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Sang Jiuyue's eyes, and she hurriedly asked, "Boss Qi, do you have any solution?"

Mr. Qi turned around, a mysterious smile on his face, "Of course. Do you think brands only care about superficial popularity and image? They care more about the commercial value and potential risks behind it."

Sang Jiuyue looked puzzled, "Mr. Qi, I don't quite understand."

President Qi walked back to his desk, picked up a document, and shook it gently in his hands. "This is Sang Shuwan's recent schedule and financial report. I found that the team behind her has had some problems with investment recently, and the capital chain is a bit tight. What does this mean? It means that if she accepts this endorsement, she may not be able to devote herself to it, and the team's financial problems may even bring negative impact to the brand."

Sang Jiuyue's eyes lit up, as if she understood something. "Mr. Qi, are you saying that we should disclose this news to the brand?"

Mr. Qi shook his head. "It's not that simple. Leaking the information directly would only make us appear petty and easily offend the brand. What we need to do is guide the brand to discover these problems themselves."

Then, Mr. Qi explained his plan in detail: first, he would arrange for people to spread some rumors about the financial situation of Sang Shuwan's team in the fashion circle to attract the attention of brands; then, when the brands conducted background checks, he would provide some "key evidence" in a timely manner to make them suspicious of Sang Shuwan's team.

Sang Jiuyue nodded repeatedly after hearing this, and admired Mr. Qi in her heart. "Mr. Qi, you are really amazing. I feel relieved with you around."

Everything went smoothly according to Mr. Qi's plan. Within a few days, news of Sang Shuwan's team's financial crisis began to circulate in the fashion industry. Sure enough, the brand owners caught wind of it and began conducting a deeper investigation into Sang Shuwan's background.

Sang Shuwan also noticed something was wrong. She and Jiang Cimu sat in the office with serious expressions.

"Jiang Ci Mu, I always feel like there is an undercurrent surging recently. It must be Sang Jiuyue and the others who are up to something." Sang Shuwan said with a frown.

Jiang Cimu nodded, "I also think that the sudden increase in negative rumors about our team during this period must be caused by someone on purpose."

The two began to investigate everywhere and finally discovered the plan of Sang Jiuyue and Mr. Qi.

"Boss Qi is truly ruthless," Jiang Cimu said angrily. "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to find a way to fight back."

Sang Shuwan pondered for a moment. "Since they want to target our team's finances, we should make our financial situation completely public so they have nothing to say. At the same time, we must demonstrate our sincerity and determination for this endorsement, so that the brand can see our strengths."

Sang Shuwan's team quickly took action, holding a press conference, releasing their financial statements and explaining in detail that the so-called "financial crisis" was merely a misunderstanding. Sang Shuwan also personally visited the brand to demonstrate her meticulous preparation for the endorsement, including in-depth research into the brand's culture and a series of creative promotional plans.

The brand saw Sang Shuwan's sincerity and strength, and their favorability towards her increased greatly. However, Sang Jiuyue and Mr. Qi's plan gradually fell through because of Sang Shuwan's counterattack.

When Sang Jiuyue learned that Sang Shuwan had successfully resolved the crisis and won high recognition from the brand, she was completely panicked. She went to Mr. Qi's office again, her voice tearful, "Mr. Qi, what should we do? Our plan has failed, and there's no hope for this endorsement."

President Qi's face also turned very ugly, but she still pretended to be calm, "Don't worry, things haven't reached the final step yet."

However, everything was irreversible. A few days later, the brand officially announced that Sang Shuwan would become its spokesperson. Sang Shuwan stood on the stage, holding the endorsement contract in her hand, with a confident smile on her face.

Sang Jiuyue, however, could only hide in a corner, watching Sang Shuwan's boundless glory, her heart filled with resentment and unwillingness. This entertainment endorsement battle ended with Sang Shuwan's victory, further solidifying her position in the entertainment industry. And in this defeat, Sang Jiuyue and President Qi also tasted the bitter fruit of having their conspiracy exposed.

The afternoon sun shone through the huge French windows into Mr. Qi's spacious and imposing office, covering everything in the room in a warm yellow. However, this warmth failed to dispel Sang Jiuyue's anxiety and uneasiness.

She stood in front of Mr. Qi's solid wood desk, leaning forward slightly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes, and her voice trembling a little: "Mr. Qi, what should I do? This endorsement was snatched away by her again. What chance will I have to beat her next time?" At this time, Sang Jiuyue's makeup was still exquisite, but her eyes were full of panic and helplessness. She knew very well that in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, falling behind in one step could lead to falling behind step by step.

President Qi raised his head slowly, put down the pen in his hand, leaned back on the expensive leather chair, and looked at Sang Jiuyue calmly through his gold-rimmed glasses. His tone was steady and powerful: "Why are you panicking? If we can't get the endorsement this time, we still have advertisements; if we can't get advertisements, we still have variety shows; if we can't get variety shows, there are others. There are many opportunities in the entertainment industry, and there will always be one you can compete with. Don't be afraid, I will help you."

After hearing this, Sang Jiuyue felt a little relieved, but she still couldn't help muttering: "But President Qi, she is becoming more and more popular, and her resources are getting better and better. I feel that the gap between her and me is getting bigger and bigger." As she spoke, her eyes were slightly red, and her anxiety was beyond words.

Mr. Qi sighed softly, stood up, walked to the window, and overlooking the bustling city street scene below, he slowly said: "Jiyue, in this circle, temporary gains and losses mean nothing. What's important is to have a long-term vision and firm confidence. Think about it, can she always have smooth sailing? There will always be low points. And we must seize these opportunities."

President Qi turned around and walked up to Sang Jiuyue, his expression serious. "Next, I'll arrange for my team to help you screen suitable advertising and variety show resources. You, on the other hand, must also work hard to improve yourself, both in terms of acting skills and personal image. Only with strong personal abilities can you seize opportunities when they come."

Sang Jiyue nodded seriously, "Boss Qi, I understand. I will definitely work hard."

Soon, Mr. Qi used his connections to secure a spot for Sang Jiuyue in a commercial for a well-known sports brand. This brand, known for its vibrant and healthy image, has a wide audience. Mr. Qi told Sang Jiuyue, "This is a great opportunity. This brand places great emphasis on the image and personal charisma of its spokespersons. You must prepare well and showcase your positive side."

Sang Jiuyue didn't dare slack off. She began to work out madly, studied the brand's culture, and even hired a professional acting coach to guide her on the commercial shoot. On the day of the shoot, she was full of energy, fully embodying the brand's athletic spirit. The brand was very satisfied with her performance and tentatively decided to enter into a long-term partnership with her.

However, just when Sang Jiuyue thought she had finally turned a corner, trouble struck again. Sang Shuwan had somehow gotten wind of this news, and her team secretly worked to contact the brand, offering a more favorable partnership deal. The brand began to waver, and the balance that had originally favored Sang Jiuyue began to waver again.