Chapter 41 Suggestions

"I have no idea." Li Chuxi replied directly with absolute calmness.

This unexpected answer left Chen Haorong momentarily stunned, and he turned his gaze directly toward Yao Ling.

The meaning was blatantly clear: he was blaming Yao Ling for not giving Li Chuxi a heads-up beforehand so that he could have known how to persuade her.

"No, General Manager, I already told her about it!"

Yao Ling explained in a panic, then turned her head to look at Li Chuxi with a harsh tone. "Didn't I tell you over the phone just now? I told you to come over to discuss the role in Director Chen's new drama!"

"Oh, I didn't hear you clearly," Li Chuxi said indifferently, before changing the subject. "As for Director Chen's new drama, I feel even more strongly that there is nothing for us to discuss."

"Chuxi, don't be hasty," Chen Haorong said with a smile. "We just want to analyze the pros and cons with you. It won't do you any harm, so just hear us out!"

With his smiling expression and honest, genial face, he looked just like a harmless, good-natured man.

However, Li Chuxi knew very well that the person before her was by no means a good-natured man, but rather a quintessential smiling tiger. Whenever he smiled, it was likely when he was plotting against you.

"Let's hear it then."

Chen Haorong glanced at Yao Ling, signaling her to speak.

The usual disdain and impatience were gone from Yao Ling's face. When she looked at Li Chuxi now, her expression could even be described as amiable. "Chuxi, we are all very happy for you that you've secured a role in Director Chen's new drama. But you can't just focus on the immediate present! You need to carefully consider the consequences as well."

"You must be well aware of your own acting skills. Director Chen's new drama is under immense public scrutiny right now. The moment you make even the slightest misstep, you are bound to be brutally torn apart by the public."

As she spoke, she did not miss a single expression on Li Chuxi's face.

Yet, looking at the composed Li Chuxi, a trace of panic involuntarily crept into her heart.

In the past, no matter what the issue was, Li Chuxi would wear her emotions right on her face, making her thoughts transparent at a glance. But the current Li Chuxi possessed an unfathomable depth that was utterly terrifying. It was completely impossible to read her emotions.

For a moment, Yao Ling found herself feeling somewhat insecure even as she faced Li Chuxi.

Still, she pressed on. "Therefore, Chuxi, for the sake of your future career development, our advice is that you should step down from the role!"

Neither sad nor happy, Li Chuxi glanced at the people in the room and spoke indifferently, "Since it's only advice, I decline to accept it."

All of Yao Ling's subsequent words instantly choked in her throat.

"Li Chuxi, we know it's hard for you to accept such advice."

Chen Haorong's face still wore a smile, but his attitude had grown noticeably tougher. "However, the company believes this is what's best for you. Therefore, we expect you to accept it."

That attitude made it abundantly clear that Li Chuxi had no choice but to accept this "advice."

"I refuse."

Li Chuxi leaned back against the chair, resting her hands on the table as her fingers tapped lightly against the surface. Her expression carried a casual, nonchalant air tinged with a hint of profound meaning. "I feel this role suits me very well. Since I'm just idling around anyway, it wouldn't be bad to go act in a drama! And since you all think my acting skills are poor, I can just use this opportunity to properly hone them, right?"