Chapter 224 A Grand Master Acknowledgment Ceremony

Experiencing all sorts of trials and tribulations, Xia Wei Liang had long become apathetic, but when Nuo Mi told her that the Film Emperor had @-ed her, she couldn't remain calm.

"Did he really @ me? Why would he do that?"

Picking up her phone and clicking into Weibo, she saw that the trending topics related to her had already locked down the top five.

Alas, how much that wretched Sina Weibo must hate her!

The top spot was #Film Emperor Wants to Take a Beautiful Disciple?#

The second most trending topic was glaringly #Film Emperor Responds#

She first clicked on Xiao Yi's Weibo and couldn't help but beam.

She caressed her face, sighing, "Oh, my beautiful visage!"

Then, she took a deep breath and, with trembling hands, clicked on Xi En's Weibo—

The post where he had @-ed her was pinned!

—【@ Xia Wei Liang, want to be my disciple? This is the only offer, no switching to anyone else.】

"Sister Wei Wei, he's openly challenging Brother Yi! Brother Yi just said he was looking for a disciple, and he @-ed you in the next second, asking if you want to be his disciple!"

Nuo Mi analyzed calmly yet with a hint of indignation, "There have long been rumors of discord between the two. But one is in the film industry, and the other is in the drama industry. They each rule their own territory and rarely interact. Is Brother En trying to use you as a pawn to compete with Brother Yi? That's really not decent of him. Isn't he putting you in a difficult position!"

If she accepted, it would be tantamount to slapping Brother Yi in the face!

But if she refused, it would clearly show that she didn't respect Brother En!

Seeing that their idol had spoken, Xi Mi Lu also chimed in, vocally @-ing Xia Wei Liang.

【Our Brother En has already spoken, Miss Xia, you should at least give a response!】

【Does Her Majesty think our Brother En is not worthy of being your master?】

【Heh, Miss Xia is really confident about her acting! It's just a shame for her fans who blindly praise her while enduring her eye-sore acting.】

At the same time, many were there to spectate.

Xia Yi, still holding her phone, couldn't stop laughing, "Hahaha... I'd like to see how this Xia Wei Liang responds! Refusing Xi En for Xiao Yi would undoubtedly offend the entire drama circle! But if she accepts Xi En and rejects Xiao Yi, the deliberate avoidance would be too obvious, and it would still be twisted into something negative!"

In a good mood, she poured herself a glass of red wine and offered one to Zhang Peng, who was opposite her.

Zhang Peng took a sip and analyzed, "It's not a problem for Xi En to privately teach Xia Wei Liang acting. But if she publicly becomes his disciple and is henceforth the Film Emperor's student, although she'll have plenty of drama resources, she'll be typecast. It will be difficult to break into the film circle then. Just like many talented actresses in their mid-to-late twenties and early thirties who can carry drama ratings but not box office sales."

Xia Yi became even more amused upon hearing this, "That's excellent! I'd like to see how she can ever turn things around from now on!"

Meanwhile, some big Vs, looking to gain traffic, escalated the matter into a competition between the drama circle and the film circle! They even started a poll, eager to see how Her Majesty would respond.

"What's all this about?" Nuo Mi was fuming, but Weibo still needed a response. After all, he was a senior in the industry, and being labeled as rude or arrogant would affect her reputation!

At this moment, Ji Huan also called.

"Tell Xiao Liang not to respond for now. The PR team is urgently discussing a plan."

"Okay."

Nuo Mi relayed Ji Huan's words, while Xia Wei Liang remained frowning, lost in thought.

Just then, her phone rang again.

"I didn't know that he was the one teaching you acting."

Hearing that deep, displeased voice, Xia Wei Liang quickly replied with a smile, "It was just a small matter, how could I bother Teacher Xiao!"

"Oh?" Xiao Yi chuckled.

Xia Wei Liang dreaded that eerie laughter of his. It sounded like teeth grinding against bone and grit, sending shivers down her spine.

He suddenly lowered his voice, "If you want to learn acting, why didn't you find me?"

"Weren't you busy? I couldn't possibly bother you with such a small matter!" Xia Wei Liang said softly, "Brother Yan Er mentioned that you haven't had proper rest for several days. Although I don't know what you're busy with, it must be important."

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then he slowly said, "Nothing concerning you is a small matter."

He continued, "Regarding Xi En's Weibo, respond as you wish. You can reply however you want, without needing to consider my reputation."

"How can that be!" Xia Wei Liang's temper flared, "You said you wanted to take a disciple first, and he immediately @-ed me. Anyone can see he's targeting you!"

The person on the other end chuckled, "Worried about me?"

"Well, it's not that... I'm just on the side of justice!"

He let out a meaningful "Oh," and someone could be heard calling him in the background. He then said, "Listen to me, accept his offer. I don't care about reputation. I have something to attend to, so I'm off."

"Oh..."

The call ended.

Xia Wei Liang felt a bit lost. She didn't know what Xiao Yi was so busy with lately. Even making a phone call required him to check his schedule, let alone meeting up.

She scrolled through Weibo and, upon seeing Xi En's post, her mood worsened.

Without a second thought, she replied: 【@ Teacher Xi En Xi, your kind regard is most fortunate. Allow me to introduce @ Brother Cheng, my master. If I dare to switch to another, I deserve to have my legs broken.】

As if by tacit understanding, the moment she @-ed Brother Cheng, without any prior discussion, Brother Cheng replied instantly on Weibo: 【Indeed! That's the spirit!】

This maneuver simply blinded a bunch of people's titanium-alloy donkey eyes!

What Film Emperor or TV Emperor, none could compare to our Variety Emperor Brother Cheng!

Thus, the picky fans and loyal fans of the Tie family, who had been watching the fun, reappeared in droves.

【Heard there's a major disciple-acknowledging event here, and Brother Cheng just picked up a bargain? Is that what happened?】 Su Dan Novel Network

【Why call it picking up a bargain? According to unreliable sources, long before Her Majesty joined the challenge, she had already apprenticed herself to Brother Cheng! Sister Hua and Rui Rui were both present then!】

Upon hearing the news, Sister Hua responded on Weibo as soon as possible: 【Indeed! I was the one who poured the tea back then!】

Subsequently, Rui Rui also posted on Weibo: 【That's right, I sang "Wishing You Peace," and it moved my sister to tears. She cried on the spot!】

The comment section was filled with laughter, 【Was she moved to tears, or scared to tears?】

【I bet five bucks, Her Majesty must have regretted it back then!】

【This is just because she was young and naive back then. If it were now, Brother Cheng wouldn't be able to trick this disciple!】

While everyone was having a good time, Brother Cheng couldn't help himself: 【That's judging by appearances! How can I not take a beautiful, gorgeous, and peerless disciple? Why don't you question it when the Film Emperor says he'll take one?】

Sister Hua followed closely: 【@ Brother Cheng Ge, can that be the same? You know in your heart what the difference is!】

Brother Cheng: 【Yes, if you put it that way, I understand!】

Rui Rui: 【@ Brother Cheng @ Sister Hua, what's this? I don't know anything!】

Brother Cheng: 【Go away, go away, kids shouldn't pry into adult matters!】

Sister Hua: 【@ Rui Rui, I'm just curious, you've followed us for so long, you haven't learned to be tactful, but you should at least have learned to read people's expressions!】