Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 114 Take action in advance
In the afternoon, a notice from the film company caused a stir throughout the entire entertainment industry.

Countless artists in the industry have turned their attention to Shou Zhe Film Industry.

The announcement quickly spread across various chat groups and forums.

[Shouzhe Pictures Announcement: Due to the use of a disgraced artist in the film "Let the Bullets Fly," our company has decided to suspend the film pending reshoots! Shouzhe Pictures strictly adheres to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television's regulations regarding disgraced artists. Any film found to use a disgraced artist will be removed from streaming platforms without exception.]

The company seal is also below.

"He beat me to it and even gained a good reputation."

"I should have been faster. Couldn't Jiang Wen have stalled a little longer?"

"Chen Shou is decisive. If he had been slower, we could have dealt with him."

"It's alright, he's offended someone this time too, he'll get what's coming to him."

Some people in the film and television industry sighed. They originally wanted to take this opportunity to make a move against Chen Shouzhe, but now it seems that Chen Shouzhe is not giving them the chance.

Without any hesitation, they decided to reshoot the scenes and even issued a statement declaring that they would not tolerate such behavior.

Those who originally wanted to plead with him were unable to continue speaking, as they were completely cut off from any way out.

Sure enough, not long after the announcement was sent out, there was a knock on the door. Chen Shou opened it and Jiang Wen was there.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Jiang Wen asked.

"Look at the mess you've made! Did you tell everyone? Look at what those people are planning to do!!"

Chen Shou shoved his phone into Jiang Wen's face. Jiang Wen glanced at the contents of the screen, took a deep breath, and cursed.

"Damn it, I'm going to find them."

“I’m telling you, there’s no room for negotiation. You’re responsible for the losses this time, or you’re out.” Chen Shou stared intently at him.

"I will take responsibility. I'm sorry for causing you trouble," Jiang Wen said.

"A bunch of bastards, better not let me catch them." Chen Shou took back his phone without even glancing at Jiang Wen.

Jiang Wen took a deep breath at the door, turned around and went back to her room. A moment later, the sound of arguing came from inside.

Soon, the identities of the disgraced artists mentioned in the film company's announcement were exposed, and there were also some inside stories.

"As far as I know, the artist involved is Zhang's son. Director Jiang Wen did not communicate with Chen Shouzhe before casting him, and chose to cover it up after the incident in July until it was discovered when it was submitted for review."

“My friend’s second aunt’s son’s classmate is in Northeast China, cooking for the ‘Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy’ crew. He said that early this morning, Director Chen went to see Director Jiang in a fit of anger, and the two had a fight. Director Jiang was scolded severely.”

"Chen Shouzhe repeatedly expressed his importance to the script. If Jiang Wen hadn't been so persistent, he wouldn't have given it to her. As the largest producer, and with his own hard work on it, Chen Shouzhe was reportedly furious."

"The State Administration of Radio and Television has already issued a document, yet they still dare to use artists with bad records, and they even kept it from the producers. The production companies probably want to kill Jiang Wen."

"Having a good father makes all the difference. Even though he committed a crime and is still in jail, someone is protecting his movies."

"Director Jiang Wen is really bold. If it had been any later, Chen Shouzhe would probably have been implicated."

"There are rumors that someone has already hired an online army to smear Chen."

"Really? The entertainment industry is so shady."

"They ignored everything the General Administration said."

An announcement garnered thousands of comments instantly, followed by statements from both China Film Group and Emperor Motion Pictures, indicating they would not use artists with tarnished reputations, the film would be reshot, and its release would be postponed.

After Jiang Wen got angry, she brought two bottles of good wine to Chen Shouzhe's room.

"what?"

"Have a couple of drinks."

Chen Shou glanced at Jiang Wen, but couldn't bring himself to be angry. This guy probably never expected those people to be so ruthless.

The two of them drank in the living room, one bottle each, without using glasses.

“It was my oversight, brother. I will reshoot the movie next year. I have already contacted the production team. We will reshoot those scenes in Huairou. For some scenes that are really difficult to reshoot, I will blur them out,” Jiang Wen said.

Chen Shou remained silent, drinking and eating peanuts.

Jiang Wen also kept her head down and ate. Both of their phones were switched off, as many people were looking for them.

After finishing a bottle of wine, Jiang Wen got up and left the room. Chen Shou finished the rest of the wine and leaned back on the sofa, staring at the ceiling.

The filming continued the next day, and the entire crew could sense that something was wrong. Everyone in the crew knew what had happened yesterday. Looking at Chen Shouzhe's indifferent expression and Jiang Wen, who was clearly not well-rested, no one dared to provoke them.

It didn't affect their filming in Kyoto, but Chen Shou's attitude towards Jiang Wen was no longer the playful banter he used to have. If there was anything wrong with her, he would point it out directly, without any emotion in his tone.

Jiang Wen didn't say anything, and immediately adjusted herself for the second take, delivering a very smooth performance.

However, when Chen Shou returned to the hotel, he was somewhat surprised because someone had come to the hotel.

"Why are you here?" Chen Shou asked, frowning as he looked at Yang Mi in the room.

"Since I had a holiday, I came to take a look." Yang Mi took off her down jacket, shook off the snowflakes, revealing her increasingly plump figure.

Compared to before her pregnancy, her figure is much better now.

She used to be very thin, but gained weight after having a child. Under the guidance of a nutritionist, she started scientific training, which led to her current better physique. Chen Shou felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. However, it was nice to have someone keep him company; at least he had somewhere to vent his anger during this period.

"Have you gone to see the children?" Chen Shou asked.

"I went to see her, and she's getting all plump and healthy from eating so much," Yang Mi nodded.

"Go visit more often when you have time," Chen Shou said.

"Yes, he will, after all, he's my child."

"Is Dilraba very busy lately?"

Do you miss her?

"You get jealous too?"

“Who wouldn’t be jealous? There isn’t a single female celebrity in the entire entertainment industry who doesn’t envy her. She’s only been out of school for a short time and she’s already a second-tier actress. If she comes back for another season, she’ll probably be a first-tier actress. Plus, there’s Painted Skin, and the TV series you prepared for her. She’s definitely a first-tier actress now,” Yang Mi said.

Indeed, the variety show on Blueberry TV has aired, and now Dilraba is incredibly popular, receiving countless endorsements and attending various events.

She is now one of the most popular actresses in the second tier, and she is very beautiful. Many fashion circles like her, and she has suddenly taken on so-called "red blood" and "blue blood" endorsements, which Chen Shou doesn't even recognize, but she has all kinds of high-end luxury endorsements.

Many people had designs on her, but after inquiring, they learned that Chen was the one in charge, and they stopped. They then realized that a newcomer could rise to prominence because there was a powerful figure behind her.

Many people envy Yang Mi, saying that her company has a money tree.

Yang Mi's journey from child star to A-list actress was incredibly difficult. Now, with fierce competition in the industry, Dilraba has jumped directly to second-tier status and will be A-list next year. Who wouldn't be envious?
If she had had those resources back then, she would have been willing to marry even an old man.

Chen Shou is not an old man yet; he is a young, handsome, and great director. Who can compare to him?

"The TV series is for you; you're the lead actress. It's the second season, right? Did Jiang Wen send you here?" Chen Shou asked.

Yang Mi thought for a moment and then nodded.

"You know how to find help, but I'm a bit hot-tempered right now. Can you handle it?"

"Take it easy!"

……

Jiang Wen's connections are still very useful, after all, she is an internationally renowned director, and even in Hollywood, many people know Jiang Wen's name.

Yang Mi gained a favor; otherwise, she wouldn't have been asked to make this trip.

Yang Mi stayed for one night and then left. It's impossible that she didn't have any work to do. Compared to the favors she had with the big director, she knew exactly what she should do first.

After washing up, Chen Shou was about to go to the restaurant for dinner when he ran into Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun.

"How are you feeling? Are you calmer now?"

"Pfft!"

Before Chen Shou could speak, Zhou Yun next to him sprayed tofu pudding all over the table, luckily there was no one in front of her.

Zhou Yun quickly wiped herself clean, glared at Jiang Wen, and knew what Jiang Wen meant. Moreover, it was she who made the suggestion to have Jiang Wen contact Yang Mi and ask her to come over.

The two thought that Yang Mi and Chen Shouzhe had a good relationship and that this could help ease the tension between them.

Although I knew some physical activity was inevitable, who would have thought you'd say it like that?

"It's lessened a bit, remember to compensate her," Chen Shou said.

"Yes, I will. Consider it a favor I owe her." Jiang Wen nodded.

"Director Chen, a chef from Northwest China has joined the restaurant today. What would you like to eat?" Zhou Yun asked.

"Thank you so much, Sister Yun. If you'd like, I'd like to have a bowl of noodles from my hometown," Chen Shou said.

“Okay, I’ll go talk to the kitchen.” Zhou Yun nodded and got up to go to the backstage area.

Chen Shouzhe sat with Jiang Wen, while the others kept their distance, afraid of getting splattered with blood.

“It was my fault for this. I’ve already found out that it was that kid Wang Zonglei who tried to do it. But you’ve already dealt with it. I’ll reshoot the movie, and there definitely won’t be any more problems,” Jiang Wen said, taking a deep breath.

"It's fine as long as it's handled properly. I can't do anything about my advisor. I've already asked my master to convey that they were not strict with their children and that adults should take responsibility for their mistakes," Chen Shou said.

“That’s true, this is the second time already. Let him handle it himself. I was dragged into this too. I promise it won’t happen again,” Jiang Wen said.

Chen Shouzhe didn't want to dwell on it. After a while, Zhou Yunduan brought over a bowl of steaming hot noodles, which indeed tasted like those from the Northwest.

"Thank you, Sister Yun," Chen Shou said.

"I'm glad you like it." Zhou Yun breathed a sigh of relief, at least it eased the tension between her and Chen Shouzhe.

She didn't want to see Chen Shouzhe and Jiang Wen become enemies. Their temperaments were still compatible, and there was no need to make things unpleasant over these matters.

While the outside world was still buzzing with discussion, a few days later, the timeliness of news came into play, and amidst the barrage of news reports, not many people continued to discuss the matter, since it had already been resolved.

Chen Shouzhe isn't a big star, and as a behind-the-scenes worker, he tries to avoid trending on social media as much as possible.

(End of this chapter)