Entertainment: Starting with a complete collapse

"Xiao Wan"

Just then, her father, Lin Zhengguo's voice came from downstairs.

Then, her father and mother came up from downstairs. Lin Wan had already learned from him that her father had been hospitalized after being harassed by Huang Min. Besides knowing the situation, Lin Wan had no other choice.

Her ex-husband really showed no mercy whatsoever.

While it's true that his father was wrong to use Xiaobai to ask him for child support, no matter what, his father was helping him take care of Xiaobai. He could have just ignored him, but instead, he spent money to post Xiaobai's photo online and cyberbully him.

This angered her father so much that he ended up in the hospital, and his personality also changed a lot. He used to be a cheerful middle-aged man, but now he has become introverted and rarely even leaves the house.

"Parents"

After the two sat down, Lin Wan spoke first, then asked, "Is there something you need?"

"I'd like to ask what your plans are going forward."

Lin Zhengguo said, "If you ask me, you should go back to working in the entertainment industry. I heard that Huang Min has made a lot of money. If he can do it, there's no reason why you can't. Isn't he a director? Why don't you do it too?"

Lin Wan glanced at her father and gave a helpless, bitter smile.

Her father is oversimplifying the problem.

Not every actor can succeed in becoming a director, especially someone with such a bad reputation. Although there is no national-level ban, her bad reputation makes it impossible for her to attract investment.

She may be facing the same situation as her ex-husband, but the key is not the 20 or 30 million yuan filming funds. Even if she is down on her luck, she still has three valuable houses. Although the house prices may have dropped a bit now, she can easily raise 20 or 30 million yuan by selling any one of them.

But making movies isn't just about having money; you need a good script and many other things, and she knew nothing about camera work, composition, or lighting.

Anyway, over the years, it seems that only her ex-husband Huang Min has successfully transitioned to directing and made every film he's made a hit. As for the others... in recent years, quite a few actors have also transitioned to directing, even mortgaging their houses. As a result, after the film was completed and released, they lost a lot of money and had to return to the entertainment industry. Just because someone else succeeds in doing something doesn't mean that you can do it well too.

"Is that not allowed?"

Lin Zhengguo asked.

"I don't have that ability."

Lin Wan knew that her father still had high hopes for her, but the reality was that she couldn't even return to the entertainment industry, let alone switch to directing. Li Yan and Yang Dong made it very clear to her when they brought her back today.

Many people in the entertainment industry have opinions about her.

It's almost as if they're telling us outright that many people want to get rid of her.

"Then become an actor."

Lin Zhengguo made the decision.

"Let's take a look first!"

:

Lin Wan didn't rule out the possibility entirely. She would naturally not let the chance to return to the entertainment industry slip by, even if it meant starting over from a small supporting role. But Lin Wan knew that the possibility was extremely slim.

Her reputation was ruined, just like her ex-husband Huang Min. She didn't even dare to reveal her real name when she tried to make a movie. Only people with a clean record can make a living in the entertainment industry. Not everyone can do it, and it depends on whether people in the industry or her ex-husband Huang Min give her a chance.

"Xiao Wan"

Lin Wan's mother hesitated slightly before speaking, "I think Huang Min hasn't remarried in the past two years, so maybe he still has feelings for you. If possible, you should remarry. I heard he's very wealthy now and is a director. Remarrying would not only benefit you but also Xiaobai. That child has been missing his father for a long time."

"..."

Lin Wan was taken aback.

A bitter taste rose in her mouth. He wasn't married, but how could he possibly remarry her? Lin Wan felt the hope was slim, because if Huang Min had any lingering affection, he would have signed a settlement agreement a couple of years ago, instead of sending her to jail without even asking for compensation.

Lin Wan clearly remembers that when her verdict was announced, her ex-husband Huang Min smiled, and that smile was very infectious.

It seemed to emanate from within, even the smile in his eyes became clear. But after the smile, a hint of regret appeared on his face. It shouldn't be regret for her imprisonment, but rather a feeling that two years was too short.

"Give it a try! For beginners."

Lin Wan's mother knew it would be difficult, but... during this time, she had heard too much about her former son-in-law, such as his net worth of tens or hundreds of billions, and that "Love Letters to Grandma" was also produced by his company, which gave her a particularly impressive feeling.

Her plan was simple: once the two remarried, she would have Xiao Wan take the money Huang Min earned and keep it in her own hands, as well as that company called Dong Sheng Film Industry. Xiao Wan could manage a studio, so she could definitely manage a company. When Huang Min went out to make movies and earn money, her daughter would manage the company for him, and the two of them would have face when they went out, instead of being pointed at and gossiped about like they do now.

"Let me think about it."

Lin Wan did not rule out the possibility of a definitive answer.

Two years ago, she had so many cards in her hand, but in the end, her ex-husband sent them all to jail. If she were to hold a grudge against her ex-husband now, given the already huge gap between them, it would be like an ant fighting an elephant.

Lin Wan had heard Li Yan and Yang Dong mention the name Dong Sheng Film Industry from time to time. The company was doing very well, and Lin Wan was quite curious about its scale. Seeing that her parents were still sitting, Lin Wan said, "Go to sleep first! Some things can't be resolved in a short time. I need to sort out my thoughts."

Thinking about it now is useless; she can't even see the person.

If this problem isn't solved, everything else is just empty talk.

After her parents came downstairs, Lin Wan carried her son, who was almost up to her chest, into the room. The little boy, whom she held in her arms, asked, "Mom, are you going to remarry Dad?"

Before Lin Wan could answer, the little guy she had placed on the bed said happily, "Great! I can live with my dad from now on. I'll ask him to draw cartoon characters for me. I love Bean from Demon Slayer so much!"

Looking at the excited expression on her son's face, Lin Wan knew the chances were slim, but for her son's sake, she decided to give it a try.

Putting aside the fact that he was a director and the owner of a company, her ex-husband was actually a pretty good person.

As the night deepened, Lin Wan was still awake. This was her first night back from prison, and perhaps because she was used to sleeping on a hard bed, she was still not quite used to sleeping on a Simmons mattress. Especially after her son fell asleep, the bedroom was very quiet, unlike in prison where there were all sorts of noises even at bedtime.

She lowered her head and kissed her son's cheek, who was nestled in her arms. Looking at his little mouth, Lin Wan kissed him again. Only after kissing him twice did she feel satisfied.

: