Bai Xiujie's expression soured. "Speaking of which, I'm working with Qi Lianxiu on a new series. He's the male lead, and I'm the fifth female lead..."
It was no wonder Bai Xiujie was depressed. A few years ago, she and Qi Lianxiu had debuted around the same time. Their level of buzz and number of fans were similar, so naturally, their standing in the industry wasn't far apart. Otherwise, their agencies wouldn't have thought to pair them up to hype up a romance and generate buzz.
Who would have thought that just a few years later, Qi Lianxiu would work his butt off and, with some incredible luck, successfully transition his career? He went from being an idol star to having one foot in the circle of serious actors. His reputation completely turned around, while she was still stuck relying on her youth, playing supporting roles everywhere.
