Director Wu glanced at the caller ID and saw it was his father. He quickly answered the phone, "Hello? Dad? What's wrong? I'm on set."
On the other end, Director Wu's father roared, "You scoundrel, who did you offend today? All the sponsors are terminating their contracts with us, the company's shareholders are frantically selling off stock, and all the films that were supposed to be invested in have gone down the drain. The bank wants us to repay all our loans within a day!"
Director Wu was stunned. He couldn't understand how a company that was operating smoothly could suddenly be hit by a cascade of problems as if a plague had broken out. This was not normal!
"I haven't offended anyone, Dad. Are you mistaken?" Director Wu couldn't think of anyone he had offended in the past few days. Besides indulging in his pleasures, he had no time for anything else.
As Director Wu was about to say more, he heard the sound of police sirens near his father. "Mr. Wu, we are the police. Someone has reported you for corruption and bribery. Please come with us."
Director Wu only heard the sound of a phone smashing onto the ground, and then the call was disconnected. He trembled with fear, his mind racing. Who had he offended? What powerful figure wanted to destroy their family? Director Wu couldn't figure it out, feeling his head was about to explode. Finally, his gaze fell on Ge Xuan Si. Could it be because of Ge Xuan Si? No, this good-for-nothing had no money and no background! Director Wu seemed to understand something, and his disbelieving eyes landed on the calm Zhou Jin Bai. "It... it was..."
Before he could finish speaking, a stern shout came from a distance, "Director Wu, you bastard, how dare you cause trouble on my territory? You must be tired of living."
Director Wu frantically looked in the direction of the voice. Master Qin Liu, followed by over a dozen bodyguards, was rushing towards them menacingly. "Beat him! You dog, how many times have I told you not to cause trouble on my turf, yet you still dare to be so blatant? You clearly don't put Master Qin Liu in your eyes."
With a command from Master Qin Liu, the bodyguards surrounded Director Wu and began to beat him. "I was wrong, Master Qin Liu, please let me go!" "I'll kowtow to you, Father, Grandpa, Ancestor, please let me go."
Guo Xue Xue's face turned pale with fright at the sight. She tried to escape, but Master Qin Liu said again, "And this slut, deal with her too." The bodyguards reacted swiftly, punching Guo Xue Xue in the face. The high-tech face immediately caved in with a hole that took a long time to recover.
Master Qin Liu nervously approached Zhou Jin Bai, intending to bow and scrape. However, Zhou Jin Bai raised his hand and coughed into his fist. Master Qin Liu immediately understood, his panicked expression fading as he asked in a surprised tone, "Miss Lin, what are you doing here?"
Lin Xing Wan hadn't expected Master Qin Liu to remember her. Although they had met once, facing such a prominent figure in Rong City, she was still a little nervous. "There was a problem with one of the company's artists, so I came to resolve it."
"What a coincidence, I'm also here to resolve an issue. I heard that Director Wu, that dog, was bullying people at the film city, so I rushed over. The person he was bullying, could it be an artist from Miss Lin's company?" Master Qin Liu feigned a look of sudden realization. Lin Xing Wan could only nod. "Yes, Director Wu and Guo Xue Xue falsely accused my company's artist, Ge Xuan Si, and publicly beat him."
"This is outrageous! Miss Lin, please rest assured, since this incident happened on my territory, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation. I, Qin, detest such bullies the most. My goal is to build a harmonious society!" Master Qin Liu patted his chest and solemnly promised, leaving the bloodied Director Wu utterly bewildered. Master Qin Liu, who was known for his ruthless methods and had swallowed many tycoons whole, was actually saying such things? Director Wu thought he must have been beaten silly by the bodyguards.
"Thank you, Master Qin Liu." Lin Xing Wan sighed again at how rumors could mislead people. Both times she had encountered Master Qin Liu, she had been helped by his acts of chivalry. He might look fierce, but he had an upright heart! Lin Xing Wan ran to Ge Xuan Si and untied the ropes binding him.
Ge Xuan Si looked at Lin Xing Wan with his clean and clear eyes. At that moment, he didn't even feel the pain. The noble goddess was standing before him, saving him once again. She must have completely forgotten him, yet he could engrave her in his soul forever, leaving an indelible mark.
"Are you alright?"
"I've troubled you. I'm dirty, don't touch me. I can walk myself." Lin Xing Wan and Ge Xuan Si spoke simultaneously. Lin Xing Wan looked at the young man before her. He was too handsome, too exquisite, his eyes seemed to hold a brilliant galaxy, yet they lacked light.
"It's okay, I'll help you." Lin Xing Wan didn't overthink it. Ge Xuan Si trembled and extended his hand. Just as Lin Xing Wan was about to grasp it, he flinched back as if electrocuted.
"I can walk." Ge Xuan Si stubbornly wanted to walk out, but the pain was too severe. He knelt on the ground, clutching his aching abdomen. Lin Xing Wan frowned. Such a beautiful young man, too stubborn.
"We have a stretcher here. Put him on it, and let the bodyguards carry him to the hospital inside the film city for a check-up," Master Qin Liu said to Lin Xing Wan very gently, afraid of angering the important figure if his voice was too loud.
"Okay, thank you, Master Qin Liu." Soon, the bodyguards carried Ge Xuan Si towards the hospital.
"Let's go see him too," Zhou Jin Bai said to Lin Xing Wan. Lin Xing Wan nodded, and the two followed the bodyguards.
Master Qin Liu watched Lin Xing Wan and Zhou Jin Bai leave, finally unable to maintain his composure. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. His hands were shaking. Heaven knew how desperate he had felt when he received the message from Zhou Jin Bai's assistant. He had been traveling in another city and had rushed back to Rong City's film city like a madman on a private jet. It was a close call; disaster had been averted.
Director Wu, enduring the intense pain, crawled to Master Qin Liu's feet. "Master... Master Qin Liu... let me go... please..." With every word, blood spilled from his mouth. Master Qin Liu kicked Director Wu's head. "The man beside Lin Xing Wan, I have to act like a grandson in front of him. What kind of creature are you to dare provoke him? Whether you live or not depends on your awareness later."