Sixth Master's men were ruthless, the kind who beat you to a pulp but didn't intend to kill you.
Mr. Yang, a man in his middle age, had never endured such hardship. Let alone being beaten, no one had ever dared to cause him trouble! The way he cried out was truly pathetic; the rest of the crew couldn't bear to watch.
Only Sixth Master remained as steady as a mountain. His bodyguard brought over a chair, and he sat down, watching coldly.
Zhang Miaomiao curiously asked, "Sister Weiwei, how do you know this handsome uncle?"
Xia Weiliang pursed her lips and smiled, "Uh... it's hard to say."
Xi En then approached and whispered, "If this continues, someone might die."
Director Liu and the others snapped back to reality. "Right, right! If something truly happens on set, our film will be ruined! Liang'er, you know him, hurry and persuade him!"
"Oh, oh."
Xia Weiliang grabbed the stick and went over.
Everyone: "..."
She approached Sixth Master and glanced at Mr. Yang, who was now whimpering like a kitten, too weak to even get up.
She put on a wide smile. "Sir, just a couple of hits is enough. We really don't need to stoop to his level!"
Sixth Master looked at her, his stern face instantly softening like a gentle breeze. He asked with a smile, "Not hitting anymore?"
She waved her hands vigorously, "Not anymore, not anymore!"
"Heh heh... Then how about this, you go hit him a couple more times to vent your anger."
"I... I don't think I should~"
Xia Weiliang glanced at Mr. Yang, who was barely clinging to life. If she hit him again, she might actually send him off.
Sixth Master encouraged her with a loving gaze. "Go on."
Judging by his demeanor, if she didn't hit him a few times, Sixth Master wouldn't let him off.
She looked back at her friends. They clenched their fists, cheering her on. "Go! Show the same spirit you had earlier when you conquered the road!"
Xia Weiliang, helpless, dragged the stick over. She took two deep breaths and suddenly swung the stick—
"My grandma! Grandma Xia! Ancestor Xia!"
Mr. Yang struggled to his feet, grabbed Xia Weiliang's leg, and wailed, "I was wrong, I was truly wrong. I had eyes but couldn't see Mount Tai... I was foolish! Please, don't hit me anymore... I can't take it anymore..."
Xia Weiliang held the stick, seeing the grown man cry so miserably. Her eyes blinked twice, and she slowly lowered the stick. She raised her hand and knocked twice on his head. "You learn all the bad things! Because of you, our crew can't even film! It's good we haven't settled the score with you, and you still dare to bring people here to provoke us?"
Saying that, she still felt indignant and hit him hard a couple more times.
"Yes, yes, Grandma Xia, I was wrong. I'll invest... I'll invest however much money this film needs..."
Sixth Master looked up. "Need investment?"
Xia Weiliang pointed at Mr. Yang and seized the opportunity to complain. "This guy is terrible! Just because our Director Liu wouldn't let him insert his people, he withdrew all the investment! The worst part is, he wouldn't let anyone else invest either! Now the crew is barely hanging on! Wasted so much of our staff's hard work!"
She raised her hand and slapped him again. "I'm talking to you! Your mind is full of bad schemes!"
"I'm bad, I'm bad, it's all my fault!"
Mr. Yang was genuinely terrified from the beating. Moreover, he realized that this Sixth Master had a significant background. He could call his own father by name and still dare to beat him like this, showing no fear!
Sixth Master nodded and beckoned. Someone immediately stepped forward and bowed. "Sixth Master."
"Later, go contact them. Whatever money is needed, it's on me."
"Yes."
The entire crew was overjoyed to hear this.
But Xia Weiliang's eyes widened. She wanted to go over, but Mr. Yang clung to her leg, treating her as his life-saving straw.
She struggled to drag him a couple of steps. "It's not that you want to invest in us... but you can't make hasty decisions! If you don't understand the professional knowledge in this area, you can find someone to consult before making a decision. Really, it's fine even if you don't invest, we'll all find a way..."
Knowing that the girl was acting for his own good, Sixth Master admired her even more.
He chuckled, "It's alright, if I lose money, it's not a big deal."
Xia Weiliang was dumbfounded. Was he that rich and influential?
She coughed lightly. "Sir, are you looking for someone to run errands for you?" She patted her chest forcefully. "I can do it!"
Sixth Master was amused and burst into laughter. "I'm looking for a granddaughter, do you want to give it a try?"
"I..."
Before she could finish, she heard a deep voice. "This is Wei Liang's honor."
Xia Weiliang looked up and immediately beamed. She waved the stick and greeted him, "Xiao Yi!"
Xi En glanced in their direction. His expression remained unchanged, but he turned and walked inside, clearly not wanting to see him.
Xiao Yi entered with his men. A quick glance told him Sixth Master had handled everything. He then signaled Yan Zhi to clean up.
He looked at Mr. Yang, who was still clinging to Xia Weiliang's leg. He pursed his lips, picked up Mr. Yang by the collar without a word, and tossed him aside. He glanced at Big Yang. "We'll settle this one later."
"Got it!"
Big Yang directly dragged Mr. Yang to a corner. "Hands behind your head! Squat down!"
Xiao Yi approached Sixth Master and bowed respectfully. "I apologize, I didn't recognize you last time."
"Heh heh, it's fine."
Xia Weiliang looked at him, then at Sixth Master, and asked softly, "Is Grandpa very influential?"
Xiao Yi didn't answer, but Sixth Master said with amusement, "If it were true, would you be afraid?"
"Of course not!" Xia Weiliang grovelled solicitously, rubbing his shoulders and beating his back. "Grandpa, if you need a granddaughter, do you think I'm suitable? My strengths are being smart, beautiful, and hardworking. My weaknesses are also being smart, beautiful, and hardworking!"
"Oh?" Sixth Master was a little confused.
She quickly explained, "You see, I'm beautiful and smart, and also hardworking and motivated. Isn't that clearly leaving no room for others to survive?"
"Uh... haha..."
Sixth Master hadn't stopped laughing since he met her.
"Good!" He looked at Xia Weiliang and said with a smile, "If you don't mind, then recognize me as your grandpa."
"I don't mind! Grandpa!"
Xia Weiliang accepted incredibly quickly. She was sweet-mouthed and good at pleasing people. It was evident that Sixth Master genuinely liked her.
Of course, there was also a most important reason, which was not for outsiders to know.
"Grandpa, why did you suddenly appear here?"
"I was just passing by and had a sudden impulse to see you film. Unexpectedly, I ran into this thing." He glanced towards Mr. Yang.
Xia Weiliang decisively said, "You are the deity sent by heaven to bring justice for me!"
Sixth Master smiled and took out a golden token from his person. It looked ordinary but was engraved with strange patterns. "Grandpa doesn't have much on him. I'll give you this as a meeting gift."
"Oh my, oh my... this is too much!" Xia Weiliang took it with both hands. It felt heavy. "Thank you, Grandpa!"
Xiao Yi glanced at the golden token, looking a bit surprised. He hadn't expected him to give it to Xia Weiliang...