Volume 5 2013 Chapter 940: The Struggle of Chess Pieces
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, a woman unexpectedly found Choi Jin-ri.
"Mari~ Although I didn't know about this incident beforehand, I would like to apologize to you first for making things difficult for you and that young master."
The person who came was Go Ara.
"Ouni..."
Choi Jin-ri didn't know how she should react now.
Originally, the two of them had a very good relationship as seniors and juniors, and Gao Yala had always been very caring towards her.
But this incident made the relationship between the two people very delicate and even a little awkward.
"You also know that our company has strict control over artists. I don't mean to compete with you, but I don't have the right to refuse. I have to do whatever the company arranges. I think you understand this."
Gao Yala's attitude was very sincere.
As one of the three famous beauties in SM.
Like Lee Yeon-hee and Lim Yoona, Go Ara is a potential stock carefully selected and cultivated by SM Entertainment in order to make breakthroughs in the film and television industry. As an artist favored by the company, she has basically enjoyed resources and treatment that ordinary artists do not have since her debut.
But being promoted is a double-edged sword, especially in a company like SM, where it means having less autonomy.
Basically, whatever the company says is what it is.
Whether it is an idol or an actor, SM has absolute control over its artists. This is also the reason why it was able to grow from a small workshop to the current giant in the idol world.
"Unnie, I know."
Although Choi Jin-ri debuted as an idol, she is actually a trainee trained by SM to make a breakthrough in the film and television industry, very similar to Yoona, so she understands what Go Ara means.
“But I don’t want to lie to you. If you ask me what I think, Reply 1994 is indeed a good drama. If there is hope, I also want to act in it.”
Gao Yala lowered her head and sighed, then told the truth.
"Yes, I understand."
Choi Jin-ri speaks very little and she couldn't figure out the other party's intentions.
The two are now in a relationship of competition. Although this is not what Gao Yala herself wants, this sister wants to replace her.
Truth is somewhat cautious.
"The current situation may be mainly because the company's approach has made the young master dissatisfied, so he refuses to communicate? What do you think, Zhenli?"
Gao Yala came here this time, actually with a mission.
But to be honest, if she had a choice, Gao Yala didn't want to come.
Including Lee Soo Man, a group of senior executives in the company created this mess and involved her and Choi Jin-ri. As a result, it is now impossible to resolve the situation, and in the end, the two of them were pushed out as "chess pieces" to solve the problem.
It makes me sick just thinking about it.
But Gao Yala couldn't refuse. The fate was so miserable that she had to do it even if she didn't want to. Because if she didn't change the current situation, she would be the one who suffered in the end.
Gao Yala had witnessed the relationship between Zhenli and the young master with her own eyes. She knew very well that the relationship between the two would not be affected by this incident. In fact, it might even make them closer because they felt indebted to each other.
But I am different!
That Young Master Yi might not be able to do anything with the company for the time being, but it would be easy for him to deal with a little actor like himself who was pushed out to offend others.
Perhaps the young master could understand her helplessness as a "chess piece" and show some mercy, but Gao Yala didn't dare to gamble.
"Ouni, Haoyan is not an artist, nor is he the boss of a company. The company sees this as business, but he sees it as just a favor between friends. We have different perspectives on the issue, so we can't reach an agreement."
Truth shook his head.
"I went to see this young master and wanted to talk, but I was rejected and didn't even get to meet him..."
Gao Yala has been in the industry for some time. This time, she asked Girls' Generation to contact Yi Haoyan to meet and talk. Even though she had expected that the other party's attitude would not be good, she still underestimated the difficulty.
"He's angry."
The truth's eyes dimmed.
"Mali~Ouni knows it's not appropriate to say this now, but, but I have no other choice now..."
Seeing her sister's reaction, Gao Yala felt more and more that she had made the right decision, and she gritted her teeth and finished her words.
“If this matter continues, the company and CJ ENM will have a complete falling out, and you and I will be in trouble! Zhenli, you also know how much power CJ ENM has in the film and television industry. Unlike you, I don’t have a stage. If I can’t film, I really don’t know what else I can do!”
"But what can we do? We have no say on either side..."
Choi Jin-ri didn't understand.
"I can't speak, but you can."
This is the reason why Lee Soo Man asked Go Ara to come here today.
"What if, I mean what if, Zhenli, you go and talk to that young master? Would it be better? He won't reject you."
"Me? What can I say?"
Choi Jin-ri felt that as the focus of the conflict, she could actually do nothing.
She is an artist of SM and cannot oppose the company's decision. Needless to say, she cannot convince SM to allow her to appear in the film. If she could, the matter would have been resolved long ago.
Similarly, as the person who received the gift, it was impossible for her to let Yi Haoyan give it up. That would be a betrayal.
The girl felt that she had nothing to say.
"You can say anything, just ask that young master not to refuse to communicate with the company. It's not that this matter cannot be discussed, it's just a matter of interests and cooperation opportunities. The company wants you to star in a movie directly, and acting in a movie is much better than acting in a TV series! With the support , Zhenli, you will definitely be as successful as Suzy, and unnie is happy for you! But don't fall out with the company, your contract is still here, and it's still a long time, and it won't be good for both of you if it falls out."
"But Haoyan has done all the hard work. The company has done nothing but still makes so many demands. How can this be possible?"
Truth felt wronged for her sweetheart.
"It's just a normal negotiation tactic. This is not the first time the company has done this."
My sister is still too naive, Gao Yala sighed.
"Zhen Li~ These things are not important. What's important is that the young master has a good relationship with you and he likes you. Ouni has seen it. I knew it at the fashion dinner before."
"I, we didn't..."
Zhenli was a little panicked when her sister suddenly mentioned this matter.
"I know you two are not dating, but that's okay. As long as you have feelings for each other, that's fine. Even for your own sake, you can't make things awkward."
Gao Yala stroked the girl's hair and soothed her.
The truth is still too simple. In this complex and realistic circle, such children will probably have a hard time living.
Fortunately, there is someone who can protect her.
"It's not easy for me to get this opportunity to star in a TV series of this level. I'm also a movie actor! But without the support of people in the industry, it's not enough to rely on the company alone. Look at me, I've played so many roles, but there's no splash. It's hard for Korean movie actors to make a name for themselves, even if they are talented.
"You have to cherish the truth. With Yi Haoyan's support, whose talent is praised by teacher Lee Soo-man, you will definitely become an amazing movie actor! But for me, this opportunity is the best! Can you...can you...can you...help me?"
Seeing the sister she always admired like this in front of her, Choi Jin-ri felt complicated.
Go Ara is also born a beauty, and she has been pursuing an acting career from the beginning. Her company has been supporting her for many years, but she just can't become popular.
This year is also 24.
The girl felt sad seeing her like this.
This sister is very nice and has always taken good care of her. Now she is just not in the company often because she is an actress. She was very kind to her when she was a trainee. When she was acting in "To the Beautiful You", she also gave her a lot of advice.
Not to mention that she had previously stood up to defend herself at a fashion dinner.
Zhenli is a very kind child. She always remembers and is grateful for any kindness others show her.
Now that Gao Yala had put everything aside to beg her, the girl didn't know what to do.
That night, Choi Jin-ri couldn't sleep.
She actually knew that the key to the problem was not something else, but because Haoyan had made a promise to her .
After knowing each other for so many years, Choi Jin-ri felt that she understood Yi Haoyan.
Compared to other second-generation chaebols, Yi Haoyan has almost none of the shortcomings of a chaebol young master. Although he is a bit sharp-tongued, he only does that to familiar friends and is usually very polite.
She appears gentle on the outside and is gentle on the inside, but she is actually very proud.
If he says he will let me play the leading female role, I will definitely do my best and make it happen.
The company's current demands make it impossible for him to fulfill this promise, but with his status and pride, how could he possibly give up?
What can you do by talking on your own?
Choi Jin-ri tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
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