Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard || Taennie Adaptation

Chapter 32: The Fight to be the Main Lead

9am. Tianyi Entertainment's meeting room. Byun Baekhyun organized a short itinerary briefing for Kang Seulgi and Jennie's Secret Magazine shoot in America.

Baekhyun sat at the head of the table, while Kang Seulgi and Jennie sat on his two sides. The only change from previous meetings, was the difference in their identities; Kang Seulgi, the mistress, had successfully promoted herself, kicking the original partner to one side.

As if that wasn't enough, she was even shameless enough to exchange loving looks with Baekhyun. Everyone present couldn't stand watching them.

Lin Wei looked at Jennie sideways. Although she was sitting under the projector, it was hard to predict what she was feeling. However...Lin Wei could sense, at this moment, her eyes had completely blocked out Kang Seulgi and Byun Baekhyun.

This was one of the many things Lin Wei was impressed with Jennie about. No matter how hurt she was, she would never reveal her deepest emotions. Nor would she allow others to humiliate her.

"For Secret's shoot this time, I will be personally taking you both to the US. We will also be joined by a translator. As we will be working together for a few days, you should get to know each other in advance, in case it affects the progress of our work," Baekhyun handed out some information about Secret to Jennie and Seulgi as he spoke. "Secret was founded 20 years ago and was once all the rage in the US. Although, they have shown a decline in popularity in recent years, their influence is still not to be underestimated. As for this time, their reason for inviting Asian models, is to utilize the Oriental Wave to help them be reborn in the East...therefore, your job, is very important!"

"In terms of fashion, Seulgi is more familiar with what is required. So, Jennie, you will need to listen to her opinions and let her take the lead..."

Once the words left his mouth, everyone in the room immediately understood what was happening - Byun Baekhyun was trying to make Jennie step back to highlight Kang Seulgi.

Upon seeing Seulgi's arrogant look, Nayeon gritted her teeth in anger.

"Baekhyun, no need to worry, I won't disappoint!"

Jennie did not retaliate. She simply stood up, turned to Lin Wei and Nayeon and said, "Let's go..."

"Jennie, what is the meaning of this?"

Jennie turned around and looked at Baekhyun calmly, "Baekhyun, do you really think my patience would last a lifetime? It's clear to see, with Kang Seulgi's reputation as a mistress, it's impossible for her to land a job at this time. Using my name, scrounging off my popularity and asking me to highlight her? Is she...worthy?"

"Jennie!" Seulgi yelled in anger, "I dare you to say that again?"

"If you have the ability, then go shoot it yourself!" After speaking, Jennie turned around ready to leave with Lin Wei and Nayeon. However, Baekhyun held back his anger and opened his mouth to stop her.

"Wait...if you are unhappy with something, we can discuss it."

"In the past, I was too easy to convince, that's why I was stepped all over by a jerk and a tramp. Baekhyun, you know how important this shoot in the US is. Even though you act like you are calm...if I don't agree to do it, I'm sure you will be in a panic. Whether you want the shoot to go ahead, it's up to you. After all, it's not the first time you've frozen my career. Let Kang Seulgi go..."

As soon as the words left Jennie's mouth, Nayeon almost couldn't stop herself from clapping her hands and cheering.

Lin Wei also couldn't help but sneak in a smile. Were they still dreaming about bullying Jennie? It's time they woke up...

"Also, whether or not Kang Seulgi's fashion sense is better than mine, is still to be verified. Baekhyun, don't forget, although my status no longer exists, I am still the only one in Tianyi that has been in a film. Are you sure you want to send this non-advancing B-grade model to the US to lead the way? And...let's not forget to mention, she's a B-grade model that requires a translator."

"Jennie, I'm going to rip your mouth apart!" Seulgi jumped up in anger and slammed her hands on the table glaring at Jennie.

"Seulgi, what Jennie has said isn't all wrong. This time, you listen to her." Although Baekhyun was angry, for the sake of the bigger picture, he had to endure. When Tianyi makes its comeback, he had no doubt he would be able to put Jennie back in line.

"I don't want to," Kang Seulgi rejected angrily.

"It's decided. You have no right to refuse."

Jennie smirked, revealing only one side of her face to everyone in the room. It was from this angle, that Baekhyun realized Jennie had completely changed. She was clear, calm and everything she did, no longer revolved around him. Byun Baekhyun discovered everything was different, Jennie was no longer the original Jennie; he suddenly felt a little upset.

Inside the meeting room, everyone had already left. Whereas, Seulgi was still inside throwing a tantrum and smashing things on the floor, "Baekhyun, I've had enough! Why do I have to listen to Jennie? Didn't you say this shoot was for me? I don't see how it is for me..."

"That's enough!" Baekhyun revealed his temper, "When will you learn to understand things? If Jennie does not attend this shoot, your Top Ten Model Award....don't even dream about getting it. Think carefully."

Seulgi was stunned. When had Baekhyun ever yelled at her like this?

In retaliation, she wrapped her arms around her stomach and started crying, "Baekhyun, do you remember I am still carrying your child?"

"If it wasn't because you were pregnant, I wouldn't have to personally go to the US. Everything I do is for you, why can't you control your temper a little - you're always making things difficult for me." After speaking, Byun Baekhyun walked out of the meeting room, leaving behind Seulgi and her assistant.

"Seulgi, President Byun is right. You've already snatched him over to your side. The most important moment is right now. Endure for a little longer, after you make a comeback and your fame has returned, we won't have to be afraid of Jennie anymore," her assistant tried to convince her carefully. "Be good, don't let anger ruin your body or else you will lose more than you gain."

"Jennie, I really want to see, whether an outdated model is more professional or whether I, Kang Seulgi am better!" After listening to her assistant, Seulgi decided to temporarily suck up the anger she had developed from today's humiliation.

"Seulgi must be throwing a tantrum in the meeting room right now...she must be pointing at Baekhyun and yelling at him for not allowing her to be the main lead," Nayeon could guess Seulgi's reaction to today's humiliation. On the way home, she continuously imitated her. "However, Jennie, you are developing more and more of a temper...the words you said just now, were so refreshing!"

Lin Wei joined in by laughing, "Jennie, I never expected you had such an explosive power."

"I entered the industry at 17 and became Beijing's Top Model when I was 23. Up to this point, it's been 9 years. What else is there in this industry that I do not understand? That's why I once thought having a lover and getting married was something I could rely on, but now, I've realized, I can only rely on myself." Of course, Taehyung who was supporting her behind the scenes was an exception.

"It goes without saying, some people have been in the industry all their lives, yet they are still unaware of so much."

"That's because they haven't been hurt and backstabbed..." Jennie was referring to her own experiences. "No matter what, go home and pack your bags. Be prepared for the flight to the US tomorrow..."