Without a second thought, He Yanzhou stepped forward.
Wen Yusui was just about to say something when Su Qingyan beat her to it.
“Brother Wang, it’s the woman behind He Yanzhou! She shamelessly seduced the director and assistant director, and who knows, she might even have something going on with He Yanzhou! The whole production knows about it now! And the director insists on making her the second female lead! Isn’t choosing her obviously an attempt to steal my screen time?”
Su Qingyan’s shrill voice was filled with an overwhelming sense of grievance.
Wang Fengyun looked at the woman behind He Yanzhou, and his eyes immediately lit up.
“She really isn’t suitable for the second female lead. Make her the female lead instead! Director, I want you to replace her.”
Wang Fengyun leered at Wen Yusui.
“Beautiful, what’s your name? Why don’t you come work for my Fengyun Group as my secretary? I’ll immediately make you the female lead in this production!”
Su Qingyan and everyone else present had never expected Wang Fengyun to say something like that.
Luo Huai, however, looked disdainfully at the director and the others.
“As expected, she bought her way into the production. Someone like that actually thinks she’s worthy of acting opposite me?”
Hearing Luo Huai, Su Qingyan’s emotions, which had just stabilized, exploded again.
“What does it have to do with you? I haven’t even complained about you yet! At least I’m a popular actress right now. What about you? How long have you been famous? If you weren’t handsome, I wouldn’t even agree to act opposite you. You’re seriously dragging down my status!”
After cursing him out, Su Qingyan hooked her arm around Wang Fengyun’s.
“No, wait. Brother Wang is still the most handsome!”
The assistant director couldn’t help leaning toward the director and whispering, “Director, why don’t we find another investor? I really can’t listen to this anymore!”
The director said, “You think investors are that easy to find these days? No wonder you’re only the assistant director. Your patience still isn’t good enough! You need more practice!”
Luo Huai rolled his eyes from the side.
He had already decided not to take this role. Acting alongside a woman like this was too risky!
Wang Fengyun pulled Su Qingyan’s hand away and turned his attention to Wen Yusui, his manner becoming obsequious.
“Beautiful, if you’re determined to be an actress, that’s fine too. I’ll personally make you famous. I can invest in whatever production you want! As long as you’re willing to stay by my side, any condition is negotiable. I guarantee I can make you famous throughout the entire entertainment industry in less than a year!”
Seeing how serious Wang Fengyun was, Su Qingyan panicked first.
She had clearly called him here to vent her anger for her, yet this old lecher immediately forgot everything the moment he saw a beautiful woman!
He already had so many women around him, yet he still wasn’t satisfied!
Wen Yusui completely ignored Wang Fengyun. She simply stood there with a cold expression without saying a word. She felt that no matter what she said, it would only be a waste of breath.
He Yanzhou naturally understood what Wen Yusui meant. He replied coldly, “President Wang, she’s an artist under my management. There’s no need for you to concern yourself with her.”
“He Yanzhou, do you really think you can compare with me with your status?” Wang Fengyun asked confidently.
He Yanzhou laughed, the sound clearly filled with mockery.
“Wang Fengyun, who do you think you are? Just a man with a little money who doesn’t know how to show it off properly. I call you ‘President Wang’ not because I’m giving you face, but because I have manners. Yet you, a rude and uncivilized brute, actually think you’re some important figure?”
He Yanzhou’s tone was forceful and resolute.
“If you want to steal someone from Haiyu Media, by all means, give it a try.”
Wang Fengyun’s brows furrowed tightly, and his expression darkened.
He had always been arrogant and reckless, and he wasn’t afraid of He Yanzhou. However, deep down, he had always been wary of the power behind Haiyu Media.
He had heard rumors that the president of Haiyu Media wielded tremendous power and influence, making him someone ordinary people would never dare provoke.
But all these years, no one had ever actually seen this mysterious president’s face.
A trace of unwillingness and a last bit of hope flashed through Wang Fengyun’s eyes.
His authority had been challenged.
If he let this go, how was he supposed to survive in the entertainment industry? How could he continue picking up all those pretty young women?
And especially now, a top-tier beauty was standing right in front of him. She looked far more alluring than the women he kept around.
Once he got his hands on her, he would have to properly “train” her.
“I hate being threatened more than anything! Since you’re asking for trouble, I’ll give you exactly what you want! All of you, come out!”
Hearing his voice, Wang Fengyun’s bodyguards all stormed inside.
Seeing the situation, the director shouted, “This is a production set! If you want to fight, take it outside!”
“Shut up!”
Wang Fengyun pointed at the director without showing the slightest courtesy.
The assistant director tugged at the director’s sleeve.
“Director, aren’t you best at enduring things? Just bear with it. Let’s go sit in that corner. There’s a camera here too. I’ve already turned it on.”
“This is the first real-life brawl I’ve ever seen. We can film it and use it as inspiration later.”
“You sure this is a brawl and not just one-sided beatdown?”
Luo Huai had somehow appeared between the two men.
The assistant director looked at He Yanzhou, who was standing motionless, and whispered, “You really think he’s just an ordinary manager?”
Most people in the entertainment industry knew the name He Yanzhou. Without exception, every newcomer he had managed had gone on to become hugely popular.
Even the current top star, Mu Chao, had been personally guided by him from an unknown newcomer all the way to the pinnacle of the industry.
There was no way a man like that could have anything to do with the word “ordinary.”
The assistant director lowered his voice and continued, “He Yanzhou used to be a bodyguard! And not just any bodyguard—he was the personal bodyguard of some extremely important figure. No one knows why he eventually switched careers and became a manager.”
“He has that kind of history? How come I’ve never heard anyone mention it?” Luo Huai asked in surprise.
The assistant director continued in a hushed voice, “Someone powerful is suppressing the information. Who would dare talk about it?”
“Who’s suppressing it?” Luo Huai pressed curiously.
The assistant director helplessly raised a hand and smacked Luo Huai on the head.
“Do I look like Baidu Encyclopedia to you?”
The director looked up at the assistant director, his eyes filled with suspicion.
“So you’ve been hanging around with those paparazzi again? That previous rumor saying I met a female actress at a hotel late at night to discuss the script—was that you who leaked it to them?”
The assistant director immediately looked awkward.
A trace of guilt flashed in his eyes as he said somewhat sheepishly, “Director, I was drunk that time and accidentally let it slip. It was my fault.”
“Then why didn’t you explain the truth to them?”
The assistant director hurriedly waved his hands and explained, “I did! I kept telling them that you really were discussing the script with the actress and that nothing happened! They said only an idiot would believe that. They said if you didn’t do anything, then you wouldn’t be a real director.”
“So I stopped explaining. I was afraid the more I said, the more I’d accidentally reveal.”
The assistant director lowered his head awkwardly.
The director helplessly sighed.
“Didn’t I tell you to stay away from them? They’re paparazzi, not your friends! They only want to get information out of you. If you want to drink again, I’ll drink with you. Just don’t let it interfere with work.”
The assistant director nodded sheepishly.
Luo Huai chimed in at just the right moment.
“Can I join you for a drink too…?”
He Yanzhou took off his jacket and handed it to Wen Yusui.
“Hold this for me.”
Then he spoke softly.
“I’ll be right back. Wait for me.”
Wen Yusui nodded.
“Be careful.”
He Yanzhou was about to stop hiding his strength when another group of people dressed in black suits, each exuding an intimidating presence, walked in.