Chapter 157: There’s a Question I’d Like to Ask Again

Chapter 157: There's a Question I'd Like to Ask Again

He Zhuhua's agent concurred, "She won't receive any news during the show. As for outsiders, I'm not aware of who she's trying to win over as her foster mother.

"Xianqu Six Realms has already announced publicly that the female lead role is set for Tang Fei. With her current fan base and popularity, it's common knowledge throughout the industry.

"It wouldn't be fair to keep her in the dark. If Director Mi is truly selecting an actress, he would surely exclude her from consideration."

I received another piece of information that might be connected to the Immortal Melody's Six Realms Decree concerning Tang Fei.

The director of "Immortal Melody," Nie Xiangyin, and her husband were in negotiations with Nine O'Clock Entertainment. The directorial couple might both join the company. Tang Fei was currently at the height of her fame, with the highest popularity in the industry. Possessing both captivating looks and commendable acting skills, she had a large fan base and was the ideal choice for the lead female role in dramas targeting a young audience.

One of the conditions for them to join Nine O'Clock Entertainment was for Tang Fei to take on the lead role in Immortal Melody.

He Zhuhua mused, "Nie Xiangyin's husband, Meng Gao, has also joined Nine O'Clock Entertainment?"

Agent: "It's Meng Gao. A decade ago, his film 'Frost and Snow: Vagabonds of Jianghu' won the Best New Director Award. Unfortunately, as the wuxia genre declined, he refused to switch gears, and without any investments, he's been dormant for ten years."

He Zhuhua: "Nine O'Clock Entertainment has always lacked in nurturing film directors, so Meng Gao and his team are determined to seize this opportunity."

She continued, squeezing the paper cup in her hand fiercely, "Time Culture is planning to sacrifice Tang Fei's 'Foster Mother' for Nine O'Clock Entertainment's blueprint? Truly, all crows are black, treating artists as mere puppets and tools to be discarded at the sake of corporate interests."

She scoffed, "Who was it that told me Tang Fei was Time Culture's top star, that even the boss bowed to her wishes? It was all just a ploy to lure other artists into joining the company."

The agent replied, "Sis Zhuhua, these are standard industry practices. Haven't we seen enough of them? Why are you so angry? 'Immortal Melody Six Realms' isn't a terrible project. Compared to other companies, Time Culture has a higher moral ground."

He Zhuhua: "Our Feifei has already been held back for too long at Yao Hui. With such an excellent opportunity right in front of us, why should we let it slip? Arrange a meeting with Feifei for me. I want to ask if she's willing to terminate her contract. I'll help her set up a studio, and I'll take care of the termination fee. Once she's her own boss, no one will be able to exploit her like this anymore."

The agent hesitated, "Sis Zhuhua, you haven't really had much conversation with Tang Fei, have you? Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

He Zhuhua: "What's inappropriate about it? A great opportunity and a talented actress are being entangled in these messes. It's time to put an end to it."

The agent sighed helplessly. "I'll give it a shot, but remember, outsiders can't interfere in family matters. Tang Fei might not take our words to heart."

He Zhuhua tossed the paper cup into the trash. "Who's close and who's distant isn't always clear. Today, Fairy Melody Six Realms is promoting her as the female lead. As long as she puts in a little effort, she'll surely understand."

The agent scratched her head. What had happened to her client? Suddenly, Tang Fei had become a precious treasure.

Half of her job now revolved around Tang Fei.

Did it start with that phone call the other day?

Could it be that Sister Zhuhua had found her long-lost daughter?

Sister Zhuhua had never been in a relationship. Could this sudden attachment be due to having a child?

That didn't seem right either. Sister Zhuhua, a model worker, had never stopped filming before she turned forty. After that, the agent had been by her side constantly, leaving no room for having a child.

Worried and at a loss, the agent wandered through the village, unsure how to approach Tang Fei. As she walked through the wheat field, she saw Tang Fei and Zhou Weichuan chatting on the edge of the field.

It seemed like she had stumbled upon exactly what she was dreading.

In He Zhuhua's agent's vision, the scene displayed green wheat swaying in the breeze across the ground, while sparse clouds drifted leisurely beneath the blue sky. Side by side, a man and a woman stood under a flat-crowned acacia tree.

The girl, with her long hair billowing, spoke with her hands clasped behind her back. The man gazed at her profile, his features relaxed, a warm smile in his eyes. From afar, it was a harmonious and pleasant sight.

They seemed quite compatible.

Would it be stirring up trouble if she were to intervene?

How well did they seem to get along?

But if Tang Fei were unknowingly involved in a scheme, would this picture remain so peaceful in the future?

He Zhuhua's agent hesitated, halting in her tracks. If Tang Fei didn't believe her and mentioned it to Zhou Weichuan, her sister's situation would become awkward.

Her sister had given her a huge dilemma.

After much deliberation, the agent decided not to reveal herself just yet; the risks were too high.

She promptly turned around to find the person distributing promotional flyers for the village supermarket's discounts. Casually passing by, she took one of the ads without drawing attention.

Then, she returned to her dormitory and composed a neatly written anonymous letter. Afterward, she slipped it under the door into Tang Fei's room from outside.

When everything was done, He's agent wiped the sweat off his forehead. "That was quite a feat. It wasn't easy."

...

Tang Fei and Zhou Weichuan stood by the wheat field, breathing in the natural fragrance of the wheat mixed with the acacia flowers. Both of them felt relaxed.

Zhou Weichuan asked, "How have things been on the show these past few days? Do you have any complaints? I heard that Song Li and Jiang Xiaoying have already held a complaint session with the staff."

Tang Fei closed her eyes, savoring the fresh scent. "I'm doing fine, no complaints."

Taking advantage of Tang Fei's closed eyes, Zhou Weichuan boldly and greedily gazed at her before softly asking, "I heard someone has been giving you trouble. Why not tell me about it?"

Tang Fei opened her eyes. Zhou Weichuan looked away as she confidently replied, "Boss, nobody can give me trouble."

Recalling the strength in Tang Fei's fists when dealing with Xing Le, Zhou Weichuan chuckled. "Then don't make life too difficult for others. Hold back a bit."

Tang Fei nodded in agreement and then giggled.

Zhou Weichuan gazed at her, aware that chaos had erupted outside. Tang Fei was now being promoted as the lead actress in the Immortal Melody production, while Fei La Heng had been taken down due to Guo Yu's past criminal issues. All projects involving Guo Yu were undergoing self-examination, with talks of using AI to replace his face.

Considering Guo Lu's actions, it was clear that someone was assisting her.

Within the show's team, they'd heard about He Zhuhua, but Zhou Weichuan couldn't find any connection between He Zhuhua and Tang Fei.

Just like the unknown entity harming her, Tang Fei seemed to be shrouded in a veil of mist to Zhou Weichuan, with many unseen events revolving around her.

Since Xing Le's appearance that day, he had thought that Xing Le might be the key to breaking through.

Yet, he hadn't found anything suspicious about him.

Suddenly, Zhou Weichuan asked, "If there's someone with influence in the industry helping or harming you, can you think of who it might be?"

Tang Fei replied, "Isn't it you who's helping me? I don't know anyone else. As for those harming me, Yao Hui, right? Anyone else?"

Zhou Weichuan shook his head; Tang Fei knew nothing.

...

Having concluded their solitary time in the wheat field, Tang Fei and Zhou Weichuan returned to her lodgings together. As soon as they opened the door, Tang Fei's foot stepped on a flyer. Picking it up, she said, "Who would be delivering advertisements here? Everyone in the village knows we're staying here; they usually don't come by."

Flipping it over with a smile, she noticed writing on the other side. After reading two lines carefully, Tang Fei's smile vanished from her face.

Zhou Weichuan suggested, "Do you want to go grocery shopping? I think we could give it a try."

Tang Fei firmly replied, "No way!"

The decisiveness in her two-word response took Zhou Weichuan aback.

Tang Fei took a deep breath to regain her composure. "Boss, I have a question that I'd like to ask you again."