Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 289 My family is strict; I never drink with others.

Ning Yao readily agreed.

This has nothing to do with Tang Xiaoge being a film emperor and producer.

Having spent time with Tang Xiaoge these past few days, Ning Yao could easily tell that he was a drama fanatic.

Besides his outstanding appearance, Tang Xiaoge's acting skills are even more admirable.

His acting is highly engaging, easily drawing the audience into the characters in the script. His facial micro-expressions are spot-on, and his attention to detail is impeccable.

Ning Yao admired Tang Xiaoge's abilities, so she felt a bit more favorably toward him and thought it would be a good thing to learn from him privately.

The dinner was held at a famous chain hot pot restaurant in the capital. Most of the crew's management personnel, including the director, were present, along with some actors who had character names and several investors.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone started eating.

The investors who came were good at chatting, and the actors were mostly outgoing, so the atmosphere at the dinner was quite good.

But after a few rounds of drinks, things started to change. The investors all set their sights on Ning Yao, this cool and alluring beauty.

The entertainment industry is not short of beauties, especially ice beauties. Entertainment companies will create a persona for their actors to achieve the effect of an ice queen.

However, most of these so-called ice queens cannot stand up to scrutiny, especially when you eat at the same table with them or spend more time with them. You will find that it is all an act and it is very unnatural.

Ning Yao is not a fabricated character; she is simply herself, so real that it's astonishing.

Almost all the male and female actors at the table stood up, raised their glasses, and toasted the director, the producer, and the investors.

Ning Yao was the only one sitting there upright, as if she didn't care about anyone, or as if she hadn't decided who to toast first.

Investors aren't impatient; having been in this industry for a long time, they've developed their own strategies and won't lose their composure.

Those who are too proactive are either cheap or naive.

For example, the male and female supporting actors at the table were all frantically toasting and trying to get closer to each other in order to build their own networks.

Such people are the least lacking in the industry; they're practically everywhere. Even seasoned investors are tired of seeing them.

Zhao Peier was spoiled and arrogant, but before attending the social gathering, her aunt Zhao Xiaojing earnestly advised her to seize the opportunity to build good relationships with the producers, directors, and investors.

This is paving the way for the future. Don't be too reserved or ungrateful, or it won't do you any good.

Once you enter the entertainment industry, you shouldn't expect to be a teetotaler and a completely clean person.

Of course, actors with family wealth and connections can act recklessly because they have a backup plan and someone to back them up.

But Zhao Peier's family background is hardly a family fortune. What good is having an aunt who is an actress?

Whether Zhao Xiaojing will get any acting roles in the future, she may even have to rely on her young and beautiful niece.

Zhao Peier glanced around at the people at the table, and the one who caught her eye the most was Tang Xiaoge, the movie star and producer.

She walked up to Tang Xiaoge with the wine in her hand, smiling sweetly.

Fueled by alcohol, Zhao Peier got very close to Tang Xiaoge, their faces almost touching.

"Teacher Tang, I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

Tang Xiaoge was somewhat displeased by Zhao Peier's sudden approach. He frowned, his expression blank.

Zhao Peier was surprised that her toasting was ignored by Tang Xiaoge, and she immediately felt resentful, scolding Tang Xiaoge for being ungrateful, having low emotional intelligence, and not knowing how to cherish women.

Tang Xiaoge ignored her, so Zhao Peier changed her target and walked over to the investor's representative to offer a toast.

Most of the people present were seasoned veterans. The person in charge, dressed casually, had a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He had absolutely no goodwill towards Zhao Peier, who was clinging to him.

Investors are used to seeing beautiful women; to exaggerate a bit, they have eyes that can spot them like lightning.

Zhao Peier is mediocre; she relies entirely on makeup to enhance her appearance. Without makeup, it's hard to say whether her face will even look presentable.

Besides, she went to Tang Xiaoge's side first, and after getting humiliated, she came to them. What does that mean?

Are they all just backup options?

Does she fit too?

Ning Yao kept pouring herself a drink and didn't talk to anyone, as if everything and everyone around her was irrelevant to her.

She was dressed casually, wearing a dark baseball cap, with her long black hair draped over her shoulders, a white t-shirt, and black suit pants.

She didn't dress up deliberately, just wore a light, natural makeup look; you might mistake her for being bare-faced if you didn't look closely.

Few men can distinguish between real and fake bare face; they just think Ning Yao's makeup is natural and beautiful, so they think she is a natural beauty.

The investors and directors seemed to have their eyes glued to Ning Yao, unable to look away. Eventually, even the male supporting actors mustered up the courage to greet this icy beauty and get to know her better.

One of the investors ignored Zhao Peier, who was fawning over him, and leaned closer to Ning Yao, smiling as he spoke.

"Your name is Luo Xiyao, right? I've been following you before and watched the drama you acted in. I think you have quite a bit of potential."

"Thank you." Ning Yao's reply was indifferent, but not indecent, so as not to make anyone feel uncomfortable.

With Ning Yao's pretty face, even if she refused, these men would still be able to eat her up, and might even find her unique.

"What are your plans after filming this movie? What direction do you want to take in the future? Will you continue with television dramas, or are you interested in trying your hand at film?"

The investors started making small talk; the kind of interest a man has in a woman is impossible to hide.

Investors, in particular, are not actors; their ability to control their expressions and their acting skills are not as good as actors', and their emotions are easily revealed.

Ning Yao was somewhat disgusted by the smell of alcohol on the investor and subconsciously moved her chair to the side.

What business is it of theirs how she wants to develop in the future?

"I haven't decided yet," Ning Yao said calmly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her beautiful fox-like eyes.

"I've landed a role in a drama series, and I think there's one that would be perfect for you. Let's add each other on WeChat, and I'll give you the production team's contact information so you can audition later." A supporting actor stepped forward, his tone quite sincere.

"Our company also plans to invest in several more dramas, movies, TV series, and advertising endorsements. Ms. Luo, I think you are a very suitable candidate. Investing in you will definitely be a profitable venture!"

The men around her kept coming up to chat with Luo Xiyao. Zhao Peier didn't expect to be ignored, and this feeling was extremely uncomfortable.

She was confident that she was no less attractive than Luo Xiyao after putting on makeup, but the men at the table were all eager to get closer to Luo Xiyao.

So what if she's pretty? So what if she has good skin? It's all built on money. Who knows which country she went to for plastic surgery?

Men are so superficial. They don't care about real women like her, but instead fixate on that woman with the plastic surgery.

Zhao Peier herself had undergone cosmetic procedures, and she knew that Luo Xiyao's skin was naturally beautiful, but she still couldn't suppress the sour feeling in her heart.

If she didn't say a few bad things about Luo Xiyao, she really wouldn't be able to swallow this insult, Zhao Peier even thought maliciously.

If she had known, she should have put a lot of harmful substances in those cosmetics back then, so that Luo Xiyao would have ruined her face by applying those things. Wouldn't that have been better?

The other actresses also realized Luo Xiyao's status and felt somewhat uncomfortable, but they could accept it for the time being. After all, they were self-aware, and it's normal for good-looking people to be popular.

"Judging from Luo Xiyao's attire, she seems to be a good drinker. Her alcohol tolerance must be pretty high, right?"

"I counted them just now. She drank a whole glass of red wine by herself, without even turning red or getting out of breath. That's amazing!"

"Come on, Luo Xiyao, let's have a few drinks. I'll have two, you have four, how about that? That's how someone with a high alcohol tolerance should drink!"

Some of the more cunning female supporting characters stepped forward to offer drinks, hoping to help the investors win over Ning Yao, this unattainable beauty.

Anyone can do a favor, and if things go well, the responsible investors will remember their contribution.

On the surface, Ning Yao seemed indifferent, lazily curving her lips, but inwardly she was sneering.

It wasn't her first time attending this kind of social drinking party, so how could she not understand what these female supporting characters were thinking?

"I'm sorry, my family is very strict, and I don't have the habit of drinking with others."

The woman's voice was cold and aloof, devoid of any emotion, yet it sent chills down one's spine.

After speaking, Ning Yao smiled faintly, raised her slender, fair hand, and casually tossed the black hair that was loose on her back.