I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

After hearing the instructions, Officer Amit glanced at Cheng Sheng with a complicated expression. Not daring to be perfunctory any longer, he immediately turned and left with his men to pursue the troublemakers with all his might.

"Mr. Cheng, I am truly sorry that your production team has been wronged. I will go back and oversee the matter. Once the results are in, I will have someone share them with you immediately." Mayor Qiong apologized sincerely and then hurriedly left.

After Mayor Qiong left, Peng Haoxiang quickly stepped forward and asked, "Boss, how did things go?"

He was standing quite far away and didn't hear their conversation clearly.

"A solution has been finalized; we just need to wait for the results," Cheng Sheng replied casually. He then looked at the crew members who were still in the lobby and loudly ordered, "Everyone, go back to your rooms immediately to pack your luggage and supplies. After breakfast, everyone board the ship and prepare for the return trip."

Upon hearing this, no one dared to linger and they all turned around and returned to their rooms to pack their belongings.

"Big Demon, keep an eye on the finishing touches here. I'm going to check on Sister Yang." After giving his instructions, Cheng Sheng turned and walked towards Yang Tongshu's guest room.

……

Let's rewind to half an hour earlier, in Yang Tongshu's room.

After the two crew members escorted Yang Tongshu and Amei back to their room, they turned and left to report back.

After a chaotic scuffle and shoving, Yang Tongshu was covered in dirt and debris, and her clothes were filthy.

She wanted to take a shower to clean herself up, but the bruises on her arms shouldn't get wet, so she had no choice but to find a clean towel, dip it in warm water, and carefully wipe the stains off her body.

knock knock --

A knocking sounded suddenly.

Yang Tongshu frowned slightly, put down the towel, picked up a clean coat and dressed, then got up and opened the door.

Standing at the door was Zeng Li, who looked worried.

"Pear? What brings you here?" Yang Tongshu asked, her face full of surprise.

"I heard you were injured in an accident, and I was worried about you, so I came to see you. Is your injury serious?" Zeng Li asked anxiously, her eyes full of concern.

"Come in and sit down." Yang Tongshu stepped aside to make room for Zeng Li, and gently closed the door after she entered.

The two had little interaction before and were even strangers.

But by sheer coincidence, they turned out to be alumni of the same school.

Yang Tongshu was a student in the 93 class of the Central Academy of Drama, while Zeng Li was in the 96 class. They were considered to be senior and junior classmates.

After learning about this connection, the two, who were in the same production crew, quickly became close friends and could talk about anything after just a few days.

Zeng Li was also aware of Yang Tongshu's difficulties.

Yang Tongshu got married and had children as early as 2004. At that time, her career was on the rise, but she chose to gradually retire and fade out of the screen for the sake of her family.

But fate is unpredictable. The husband's investment failed, leaving him heavily in debt, and the family was plunged into hardship.

To support her family and pay off debts, she was forced to return to acting. Her first role after her comeback was in "Zheng He's Voyages to the West," directed by Cheng Sheng, where she played a supporting character.

Zeng Li had already heard Chen Kun's urgent knocking on the door to report the news. Upon hearing that Yang Tongshu had been surrounded and beaten, she was instantly wide awake and refused to continue resting.

After Cheng Sheng and Chen Kun left, she quickly washed up and rushed over to visit Yang Tongshu. "These bruises on your arms, are they from when you were just beaten? Does it hurt?" Zeng Li's gaze fell on Yang Tongshu's bare arms, looking at the patches of purple marks, her face full of heartache.

"It's nothing, just minor injuries. Dr. Liu has already treated them, and it doesn't hurt much anymore," Yang Tongshu said with a faint smile, trying to reassure her.

"These locals are too barbaric! Openly surrounding and injuring people in broad daylight, it's outrageous! The police must arrest and severely punish all those who caused trouble!" Zeng Li said indignantly.

"Don't be angry, Director Cheng has already stepped in to handle it. He won't let us suffer in vain," Yang Tongshu reassured the agitated Zeng Li.

Zeng Li nodded, her gaze suddenly falling on Yang Tongshu's hair. She asked in confusion, "Sister Yang, what's that yellowish stuff stuck in your hair?"

Yang Tongshu raised her hand to touch the ends of her hair, brought it close to her nose to sniff, and said with a helpless smile, "It's egg liquid. In the chaos just now, someone threw a raw egg at me, and it all stuck to my hair."

“You can’t get your hair wet because of your injury. The egg yolk will dry and clump together and smell bad, which will be very uncomfortable,” Zeng Li said considerately. “Let me wash your hair for you. Just be careful not to touch the wound.”

Yang Tongshu hesitated for a moment, feeling a warm glow in her heart, and nodded gently: "Then I'll trouble you, Pear."

The two entered the bathroom together. Zeng Li carefully instructed Yang Tongshu to take off her dirty outer clothes, while she bent down slightly.

She turned on the showerhead, carefully wet Yang Tongshu's long hair, avoiding the wound on her arm, then squeezed on shampoo and gently and meticulously washed her hair, which was covered in egg yolk.

Her movements were gentle and slow, and she was very careful throughout, not daring to exert any force, for fear of aggravating Yang Tongshu's wound.

It took a full ten minutes to completely clean my hair.

Zeng Li then brought a hairdryer and patiently and meticulously dried and straightened Yang Tongshu's long hair little by little.

After washing up, Yang Tongshu felt much refreshed. The stains and odors on her body had completely disappeared, and the pain from the bruises had also eased considerably.

Deeply moved, she reached out and hugged Zeng Li tightly: "Lizi, thank you so much."

“We’re best friends, no need to be so polite.” Zeng Li smiled and hugged back, then joked, “Sister Yang, you look even more beautiful after you’ve cleaned up.”

"Don't flatter me, I can't compare to you." Yang Tongshu shook her head with a smile, her eyes filled with envy. "You were the most beautiful girl at the Central Academy of Drama back then, your looks and temperament have always been top-notch."

As soon as she finished speaking, she carefully examined Zeng Li in front of her and suddenly noticed something unusual.

"You don't look too well lately, it looks like you haven't been sleeping well?" Yang Tongshu asked, puzzled.

Zeng Li's lips twitched slightly, and a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes.

How can you sleep well if you have an energetic person around who never gets a rest?
She didn't want to talk about her personal life, so she casually made up a reasonable excuse: "Don't mention it. Recently, several film and television companies sent me new scripts. I've been reading and studying them late into the night. I've been sleeping late, so my complexion is naturally a bit off."

"I really envy you," Yang Tongshu said sincerely. "You don't have to run around auditioning; excellent opportunities come to you on their own."

She retired for three years, and the entertainment industry had changed drastically. Her former connections and friendships had all faded. Now that she's making a comeback, she's no different from a newcomer. She can only run around to auditions and actively seek resources, making every step difficult.

In contrast, Zeng Li, who is even younger than herself, receives so many opportunities that she can choose whatever she wants, making the difference obvious.

Yang Tongshu knew the reason perfectly well: it was because the other party had Cheng Sheng, a top director in the entertainment industry, standing behind them.

She looked at Zeng Li again, and the more she looked, the more alarmed she became. (End of Chapter)