章 51: We're on a date

Was it not for the influence of her agent, Xia Ning would never have found herself in such a precarious situation. Her agent had been persistent, drilling into her the shortcuts to success, the fast track that often led to compromising one's dignity. 

Initially, Xia Ning had scoffed at the idea, resolute in her belief that sheer talent and hard work would suffice to propel her forward. 

She had held on to this belief for as long as she could. But reality was cruel. Time and again, she had been pushed back, overlooked in favor of those with powerful backers. It wasn't long before the harsh, unfair truth of the entertainment industry began to sink in.