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Ma Liheng's gaze shifted subtly between the stage and the mentor's table.
Seeing Qingyue's unpleasant expression, he quickly cut off Qin Jiaxiang, starting with flattery: "Director Qin is truly an internationally renowned filmmaker, broad-minded and willing to support newcomers."
Qin Jiaxiang clicked his tongue and shot Ma Liheng an unhappy glance.
What's with this old fox? He was talking to Sang Ning; why was he interrupting?
After successfully cutting off Qin Jiaxiang, Ma Liheng smiled and turned to Qingyue: "Qingyue is also a rare gem of an actor. I assume he's one of the collaborators that Director Qin has in mind?"
"Am I right, Director Qin?" Ma Liheng asked this while locking eyes with Qin Jiaxiang.
From Sang Ning's perspective, she thought Ma Liheng's smile had a sneaky, rat-like quality to it, making her uncomfortable.
Qin Jiaxiang's eyes widened, his eyeballs rolling around as he furrowed his brows and shot Ma Liheng a quick glare.
