"Xu Lin, don't get so worked up. This movie is very normal; these family ethical dramas are very popular abroad these days."
"Didn't you like challenging difficult roles? The female lead here is tailor-made for you. I've invested two hundred million!"
Tang Xiansheng explained with a smile.
"That's right, Sister Lin. This drama has already passed censorship; there are no problems," He Li quickly chimed in.
"Passed censorship? A film filled with so many intimate scenes would be approved?" Xu Lin found it ridiculous. As a seasoned actress, Xu Lin knew such scenes would never be allowed for public release.
"Sister Lin, the intimate scenes won't be edited into the final cut. They were added specifically to help the actors better understand their characters."
"Besides, Mr. Tang has already guaranteed me that he won't take advantage of you. You can use doubles for the intimate scenes," He Li tried her best to placate her.
The more Xu Lin looked at He Li, the more disappointed she became. She shook her head. "I won't take on this kind of script. Please find someone else."
With that, Xu Lin prepared to leave, her mood utterly soured.
"Xu Lin, you can't leave! The contract has been signed. If you refuse to act, the breach of contract penalty is very high. I advise you not to be impulsive!" Tang Xiansheng, unable to sit still, stood up and shouted.
"The contract was signed? Who signed it? You?" Xu Lin glared at He Li.
He Li felt uncomfortable under Xu Lin's cold gaze and replied weakly, lowering her head, "Sister Lin, I signed it on your behalf because the remuneration this time is truly substantial, fifty million. Moreover, this drama is guaranteed to be a massive hit once it's released. I did it for you!"
"If you refuse, we'll have to compensate Mr. Tang with one hundred million in breach of contract fees. We can't afford that." He Li put on a wronged expression, her eyes welling up with tears as she looked up at Xu Lin.
Xu Lin chuckled, picked up the script from the table, and tore it to shreds in front of He Li and Tang Xiansheng.
"I can pay the penalty, even if it means losing everything. I will never accept a script with such a lack of morals."
"Furthermore, He Li, you no longer need to serve as my assistant. You have disappointed me immensely." Xu Lin was frighteningly cold at this moment. She couldn't understand why He Li had made such a foolish decision; He Li was usually so cautious.
He Li looked at Xu Lin, who was willing to pay a sky-high penalty rather than compromise, and wasn't too surprised. She put on a crestfallen act, picked up a wine glass, and poured a drink for Xu Lin.
"Sister Lin, I was wrong this time. I acted without consulting you beforehand. I accept if you fire me."
"Thank you for your guidance over the years. Without you, I, He Li, wouldn't be where I am today."
"Let's part on good terms. I toast you with this drink. I know you don't drink, but I ask you to drink this one for me." He Li tearfully offered the wine glass, her sincere demeanor making it difficult to refuse.
Normally, Xu Lin, who never touched alcohol, would never have agreed to He Li's request. However, seeing He Li's earnestness, she made an exception, took the glass, and drank it down in one go. Unbeknownst to her, as Xu Lin drank the wine, both He Li and Tang Xiansheng revealed a triumphant smile.
After drinking, Xu Lin felt dizzy and couldn't stand steadily. He Li quickly stepped forward to support the swaying Xu Lin, feigning innocence and a bit of silliness. "Sister Lin, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"It's nothing, just a bit dizzy. Help me lie down for a bit." Xu Lin didn't suspect anything, assuming she was sensitive to alcohol.
However, Xu Lin soon fell into a deep sleep after lying on the sofa.
"Mr. Tang, it's done. Isn't my plan brilliant? Now you can do whatever you want to this pretentious woman, Xu Lin!" He Li suddenly seemed like a different person, smiling as she sat into Tang Xiansheng's embrace.
Tang Xiansheng, pinching He Li's buttocks with satisfaction, said, "You little slut, you've got all the good ideas. Quickly, change this bitch into stockings. I want to be the male lead, and you help me film it!"
He Li didn't waste any time and took out the pre-prepared stockings to change Xu Lin. "My dear Sister Lin, don't you like to pretend to be pure? This time, I'll make sure your persona completely collapses."
"With this recording, let's see if you dare disobey Mr. Tang!" He Li said sinisterly and was about to take off Xu Lin's pants.
At the critical moment, the door to the private room was kicked open. The sudden explosion startled both He Li and Tang Xiansheng.
"Having fun, are we? I've suspected for a long time that this little assistant of yours was up to something, but Xu Lin, that foolish woman, wouldn't believe me." Lin Feng stood at the doorway, a playful smile on his lips as he witnessed the anticipated scene.
"It's you? How did you find this place? What do you want?" He Li looked surprised to see Lin Feng.
"Kid, since you've seen something you shouldn't have, you're not leaving!" Seeing that his plan had been exposed, Tang Xiansheng reached for his phone to call for bodyguards.
Before he could react, Lin Feng flashed in front of Tang Xiansheng and, with a pincer-like grip, grabbed Tang Xiansheng by the neck with a *crack*.
"Cough, cough! You brat, I am Tang Xiansheng of Starlight Media. If you dare touch me, I'll make sure you die without even knowing why!" Tang Xiansheng, his neck hurting from the grip, threatened angrily.
"What the hell is Starlight Media? I only know Mr. Tang, the 91 God!" Lin Feng snorted coldly.
"Kid, you've investigated me? How did you know my other identity?" Tang Xiansheng looked shocked, not expecting Lin Feng to recognize him as the once-popular God Tang. After all, he had made his fortune by filming adult films back then.
"I'm f***ing with you! I just said it casually, and it turns out to be the same person!" Lin Feng hadn't expected this bonus.
"Lin, release Mr. Tang immediately, or I'll call for help!" He Li, seeing Lin Feng's menacing approach, mustered her courage and shouted.
"Go call your sister!" Lin Feng turned around and delivered a kick. The kick landed squarely on He Li's abdomen, sending her slender body flying against the wall. He Li cried out in pain, clutching her stomach, tears streaming down her face. This time, she behaved herself, looking at Lin Feng in terror and not daring to speak rashly again.
"Kid, we're all civilized people. Let's talk properly."
"You're after money, aren't you? I have money. Name your price," Tang Xiansheng was also starting to panic, afraid Lin Feng might hit him.
"Keep your money for hell. I don't need it." Lin Feng said, grabbing a wine bottle from the table and smashing it down on Tang Xiansheng's bald head with a *crack*.
"Ouch!" Tang Xiansheng yelped in pain, covering his bleeding head, his panic escalating.
"If you don't want money, then what exactly do you want?"
"Could it be that you also have a thing for this little slut Xu Lin? If that's the case, I'll give her to you. We can both have her!" Tang Xiansheng grimaced.
Lin Feng picked up another wine bottle and hit Tang Xiansheng with a *clang*.
"Ouch, it hurts! Stop hitting me! I'll give Xu Lin to you, I won't play with her anymore, okay!" Tang Xiansheng had never been treated so brutally. His head was ringing from the blows, and he was on the verge of kneeling and begging Lin Feng for mercy.