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Chapter 386: Chapter 240 Chapter 386: Chapter 240 Qin Yulong cracked a faint smile, “The director’s joking, nobody can tear down a studio just by their presence alone. But certain improper and low-level shenanigans might ruin the reputation of a good play.”

“Hahaha,” the director laughed. “The way you put that. why does it sound like you’re insinuating something, beating around the bush?”

“Director Chen is indeed an experienced old hand, you saw right through my hidden script. So let me be straightforward. This morning, the assistant director came with a blooper script provided by the male lead’s side, asking our actors to cooperate. Do you know about this matter, Director Chen, and did you approve it?”

“Hold on, don’t jump to conclusions,” Dai Yang cut in before Qin Yulong could finish, “It wasn’t a demand, was it? You can’t misuse words, that was a discussion, and look, we didn’t force your artist to shoot when you disagreed.”

“Exactly,” the director tried to smooth things over, “As far as I know, aside from the planned scenes, Wenyan didn’t shoot anything else on site, did she? Could you be mistaken?”

Qin Yulong looked at the director, “So what you’re saying is, you didn’t know about this?”

The director glanced again at Dai Yang, shaking his head, “This I truly didn’t know about. If you hadn’t come today, I wouldn’t have heard a thing about it. However, some promotional material can be discussed between both parties if there are no objections, and I have no right to interfere there. But I won’t allow any other actions to affect the progress of the crew.”

“Good,” Qin Yulong nodded, “As long as it wasn’t something you initiated. Of course, I also hope that today’s little episode doesn’t delay your progress. Actually, I think you’re doing a great job, Director Chen. I hope there will be more opportunities for you to collaborate with Sanzhong Culture in the future.”

With these words, Qin Yulong reached out her hand to the director once more.

This time the director didn’t hesitate and firmly shook Qin Yulong’s hand.

Qin Yulong quickly withdrew her hand, “Then I shall take my leave.”

What followed was the scene Wenyan saw, of only Qin Yulong walking out alone.

After hearing everything Qin Yulong said, Wenyan narrowed her eyes.

“So, do you believe the ghost stories the director told you?”

Qin Yulong chuckled, “Of course not. Right from the start, he was exchanging glances with Xun Letian’s agent, clearly, the two had some secret. But considering you still have to work under him for a month or so, that’s why I didn’t expose their little act.”

“So, the reason you hinted about Sanzhong wanting to work with him was because you were afraid he’d give me a hard time during shooting because I didn’t cooperate, right? With your comment, even if he feels upset with me for not playing along, he wouldn’t easily let go of the olive branch from Sanzhong.”

“Exactly. Hype can benefit a show’s publicity to a certain extent, but in the short term, the biggest beneficiary would still be Xun Letian. A director wants people to remember his work for its quality, not for the fame of his lead actors. His and Xun Letian’s side may seem to have the same starting point, but in reality, they differ. I believe he understands how to weigh the pros and cons.”

Wenyan nodded her head.

She asked again, “So did you really slap that Dai Yang hard just now?”

“He asked for it.”

“With his thick skin, your hand must have hurt at the moment, right?”

“Ha,” Qin Yulong laughed without mirth, “Here I thought you were going to tell me not to be the first to throw a punch.”

“Forget about it, it’s done now. But you shouldn’t have used your hand, you should have used a bag or something.”

Qin Yulong nodded, “I didn’t think that much at the moment.”

“Does it still hurt now?”

“Not anymore. It’s just a bit hot. My whole palm was burning when I first hit him.”

“Then take my cup. Although there’s hot water inside my thermos, the stainless steel outside is really cold, perfect for cooling you down.”

“Thanks.”

“I wonder what Dai Yang and the director are talking about in there, not coming out for so long.”

Qin Yulong also looked toward where Wenyan’s gaze was directed.

“Don’t know, but I believe the director will make a choice that’s favorable to him.”

Inside the studio.

Dai Yang pressed the director, “Brother, what was that about just now? Was that crazy woman’s word enough to sway you? Can you trust what she says? She slapped me earlier; did you know that? She was so full of herself.”

“The thing is, she’s now the boss at Fu’s Entertainment, no, at Sanzhong Culture. If we’re the employees, she represents the capital, and capital naturally holds itself above us. It’s not me who’s telling you two off!”