Soon, Xia Weiliang's agent, Ji Huan, rushed over like a gust of wind.
"What's going on? I heard you want to be on 'Challenge!', and even a regular guest?"
Ji Huan was in her early thirties, with a neat short haircut, and was known for her decisive approach to work. She was a typical tough-talking, soft-hearted person and one of the few people around Xia Weiliang who genuinely cared about her.
Back then, if Xia Yiran hadn't instigated a cyberbullying campaign against her, and if she had listened to Sister Huan's advice to remain silent, hone her acting skills, and let her work speak for itself, she wouldn't have been forced out of the industry.
Xia Weiliang counted on her fingers as she explained, "I've thought about it. My acting skills won't improve overnight. Before that, I need exposure, and variety shows are the most effective."
Ji Huan frowned. "But that doesn't mean you have to go on 'Challenge!'. No one watches these uninteresting competitive game shows anymore. If you go, you'll just be mocked for being irrelevant and taking a step down in terms of resources. How will you get roles in the future?"
Xia Weiliang shrugged. "This industry is full of beautiful women. I know my own level. Blindly taking roles without improving my acting will only lead to self-consumption. Besides, is there any room left for me to be mocked? The award I received last night has already gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Instead of trying to save face, it's better to diligently accumulate some goodwill."
Ji Huan fell silent for a moment, then looked at her suspiciously. "Do you really think that?"
Xia Weiliang knew why she reacted that way.
Her past self had no ambition, was extremely sensitive, and had high expectations without the skills to back them up, which was quite a headache for others.
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Perhaps it was because she rarely saw her so sincere, Ji Huan really began to hesitate.
Xia Weiliang seized the opportunity. "Sister Huan, I saw the show's official Weibo. This season's regular guests are confirmed to be Brother Cheng and Sister Hua, along with a young idol, Rui Rui. The last spot is still being considered. Can you help me fight for it?"
If there was one thing Sister Huan was good at, it was securing resources. It was just a shame that Xia Weiliang herself was too disappointing.
"Sigh, alright, I'll try to fight for it. But you'd better have a realistic expectation. Although 'Challenge!' has average ratings, it's an established satellite TV variety show, and its requirements for regular guests are only getting higher."
"I understand! Thank you, Sister Huan, you're the best to me~" Xia Weiliang acted cute and spoiled her.
Ji Huan feigned disdain. "Alright, alright, stop trying to sweet-talk me. I'll be overjoyed if you don't embarrass me on the show!"
Xia Weiliang then brought up another important issue.
"Also, I want to make an official announcement before Xia Yiran does."
Xia Residence.
Xia Yiran was having afternoon tea with Su Hui. She acted obedient and was good at observing and anticipating others' moods. After Xia Weiliang left, she busied herself with building a relationship with the Xia couple, aiming to eradicate Xia Weiliang from their minds!
Just then, her newly signed agency called.
"What?!"
She excitedly stood up and, after hanging up the phone, eagerly checked Weibo.
On the right-side trending list, several topics like #XiaWeiliangStatement#, #XiaWeiliangRenouncesXiaFamilyIdentity#, and #RichHeiressPersonaCrumbles# had aggressively taken over the top spots.
Xia Yiran quickly clicked into them. Just an hour ago, Xia Weiliang had actually proactively issued a statement, revealing the mix-up of the Xia family's daughters to the public and voluntarily giving up her identity as the Xia family heir.
The entire statement was logically clear and well-organized, not overly emotional but calmly stating the facts. One could faintly feel the helplessness and sadness within it, while also demonstrating the responsibility expected of an adult, making it a model celebrity statement in recent times.
Most importantly, the entire statement did not mention Xia Yiran's name from beginning to end!
Xia Yiran's face tensed, and she gnashed her teeth in hatred. This statement had disrupted all her plans!
Although this matter was bound to be exposed sooner or later, the key was how it would be exposed, when, and in what manner. If handled properly, it could instantly propel her to top-tier stardom!
But certainly not now!
Not at this moment, when she had just stepped into the entertainment industry, and to most of the public, she was still "unknown"!
This move had completely caught her off guard!
Moreover, Xia Weiliang had seized the initiative and attracted all the attention. The current discussion was all focused on her. Even if Xia Yiran stepped forward now to acknowledge herself as the true daughter, the discussion heat would far less than Xia Weiliang's "persona crumble"!
"Damn it!"
She cursed, her expression a little contorted.
"Yiran..."
Across from her, Su Hui stared at her blankly.
Realizing she had lost her composure in front of her mother, Xia Yiran quickly and anxiously explained, "Mom, why didn't sister even consult us before exposing our family's affairs like this? She can't do this just for a bit of traffic!"