"Pah—"

A sudden and violent slap in the face suddenly made the entire filming scene silent.

All that could be heard was Director Zhang's furious outburst. "Zhang Meng! Do you even know what you're saying?! Clear your head before you talk to me again! It's only been a short time. What did you promise your father and me when you returned to China years ago? Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere in Irene's affairs again? And now, what are you saying?!"

A very obvious and clear slap mark was firmly imprinted on Zhang Meng's fair left cheek, and it quickly became red and swollen at a speed visible to the naked eye. There were also a few traces of blood. It can be seen how much force Director Zhang used in this slap. It was obvious that he was extremely angry.

At this moment, Zhang Meng, who had appeared extremely picky during the filming, half-lowered his eyes and remained silent, as if his spine had been broken. He was extremely humble. After a long time, he moved his lips and uttered an extremely humble and pleading sound:

"Uncle... I'm sorry, but Irene desperately needs me right now. I can't not go. Otherwise, she might... Uncle, I'm really sorry, can you please let me go..."

"You always say the same thing. If I don't let you go, you won't leave?! Get out! If you want to leave, get out right now!"

Facing Director Zhang who was so angry that he was about to lose his mind, Zhang Meng wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He just murmured "I'm sorry" again, then silently packed up his backpack and photographic equipment, and asked the assistant director how to arrange a boat to go back.

As he passed by Yu Yu, he seemed to remember something, turned around and silently said "sorry".

After a moment's pause, Yu Yu suddenly remembered why Zhang Meng apologized to her. It was an apology for breaking his promise to produce a program and be her cameraman just now.

Yu Yu quickly shook her head and waved her hands to indicate that it was okay and she didn't take it to heart, but it would be a lie to say that she didn't feel disappointed at all.

After all, Zhang Meng was the first person she met in this program crew. Not only did she feel more relaxed with Zhang Meng, who knew her secret, around, but she also suddenly felt a little reluctant to see Zhang Meng leave. After all, they had been working together on the program for quite a while, and it would be scary to get used to that relaxed and pleasant relationship.

Zhang Meng finally left in the shortest possible time. After Zhang Meng left, seeing Director Zhang who had difficulty controlling his emotions the whole day, Film Queen Lin couldn't help but sigh.

"What a shame! Director Zhang and I have known each other for a long time because we've had many opportunities to work together. I've heard Director Zhang mention his nephew before. No, I should say he often mentions him. He always beams with pride, saying that his nephew is intelligent, well-educated, and extremely popular. He's sure to have a bright future when he grows up. However, there's just one thing that's not good about him."

"There's only one thing that's really bad. What's that?"

"He's just not very good with women," Cinema Queen Lin couldn't help but say with a hint of regret. "I heard he met this goddess when he was a kid, and then he couldn't stop falling for her. He ended up looking like neither a human nor a ghost..."

Having said that, Queen Lin didn't say much, and Yu Yu didn't interrupt to ask any more questions. But thinking back to the ugly and depressed look on Zhang Meng's face just now, she couldn't help but think that after the show was over and she got paid, she might be able to treat Zhang Meng to a meal to thank him for taking care of her and the other members who participated in the show.

However, Yu Yuyuan had never thought at that time that, let alone worrying about Zhang Meng's situation, she herself would be in danger.

On the second day after Zhang Meng left, a boat suddenly came slowly from a distance towards the direction where they were filming.

"When did you call for a boat? Our program group doesn't need a big boat for the recent movement, assistant director, is this the boat you called for?" Unexpected situations occurred again and again, making Director Zhang, who was already in a bad mood, look even uglier.

To avoid being implicated, the assistant director repeatedly waved his hands to clear his name. "No, no, no, no, I didn't. How could I not know what the production team had planned? How could I suddenly go and call for the boat... Wait, Director Zhang, that person on the boat looks familiar. Like an entertainer...?"

Artists? Why were other artists suddenly arriving on the island in the middle of filming? Could it be that another production team had chosen the same location as them? But that wasn't possible, as there were almost no survival shows in China these days.

Director Zhang was filled with questions, but this unexpected incident forced them to temporarily pause the live broadcast. By the time they saw who the artist was walking off the boat, their faces had turned to confusion, and a name immediately escaped their lips, "Zhou Ying? How could it be you?!"

"Director Zhang, hello, it's been a while since we last met. How have you been? I'm here today to participate in the show 'Desert Island Survival.' I'd appreciate your guidance."

The person who was speaking was a sweet-looking and elegant girl. At first glance, one could not help but feel that one could not help but protect her. She was also very good at getting along with her fans. She became an instant hit not long after her debut.

This person was none other than the newcomer Zhou Ying. Director Zhang had chosen her to be one of the members of the show because of her huge fan base. However...

"Ms. Zhou, I think I made it very clear when I signed the contract with you. I've invested a lot of money in this show, so I can't afford any mistakes. I don't think I can accept an artist who has been exposed for damaging the show's reputation before filming even begins..."

"In this regard, I think I can explain it for my artist."

At this moment, a man in a suit came out, interrupted Director Zhang directly and forcefully, and handed the document he had in his hand to Director Zhang.

"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Lin, and I'm the person in charge of this project at Xinyu. Regarding the revelations about Zhou Ying's drug history, it's been confirmed that the person mentioned isn't our artist, but another 18th-tier artist. The similar pronunciation of her name caused this misunderstanding. Our agency has already made urgent public relations arrangements. Furthermore, after the clarification, Zhou Ying's popularity and fan loyalty have increased significantly. The data you have will provide you with the most comprehensive explanation. I believe the current Zhou Ying fully meets your expectations, Director Zhang."

If Zhou Ying had appeared before they entered the survival station, Director Zhang would have replaced her without hesitation. But now, after almost two survival stations, Director Zhang believes that Yu Yu is quite suitable for their program team, and has unexpectedly brought a lot of surprises and traffic to their program.

"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Lin, but I think our production team is currently on track and doesn't need to change anything. Besides, Mr. Lin, don't you know that it's a big no-no to make a cast change mid-air on a variety show, especially since we're a live show."

"But Director Zhang, please don't forget that the person who signed the contract is still my artist Zhou Ying, not Yu Yu."

After the other party said this, Director Zhang knew that Xinyu Company was determined to replace Yu Yu. It seemed that this artist named Zhou Ying was not an ordinary artist. Xinyu was willing to break up with him to get him into the program team. How big was the background behind this?

Director Zhang couldn't help but sneer, but the rest of the words were obviously not suitable for face-to-face discussion. Glancing at Yu Yu from a distance, whose face was obviously a little uneasy, Director Zhang finally sighed silently in his heart and could only invite the man in the suit in front of him to the side for a long chat.

This chat lasted for almost three hours.

Director Zhang went from being confident of victory at the beginning to becoming emotional, impatient, and finally his expression turned quite ugly.

Although he couldn't hear what the other party was saying, Yu Yu knew the outcome was decided when he saw Director Zhang's expression from afar.

So when Director Zhang was hesitating about how to start, Yu Yu shook his head and spoke first:

"Don't worry, Director Zhang. I understand your difficulties. I was only temporarily shoved into the production team. Being able to work with you for this period of time has already been quite beneficial to me. Haven't you seen how many followers I've gained? This is more than I've gained in the three years since my debut. Moreover, judging by the program team's traffic benefits, Miss Zhou Ying is indeed more suitable than me and is much more outstanding. If it were me, I would choose Zhou Ying, wouldn't I?"

Director Zhang didn't speak immediately. Instead, he impatiently lit a cigarette and puffed furiously. When he was almost halfway through, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "No, I still think it would be better for you to stay and continue filming. However, it's not just about the contract issue now, but also because of the person behind Zhou Ying... the richest man in Dongcheng. This Zhou Ying is the adopted daughter of the richest man in Dongcheng."

Yu Yu was stunned for a moment, and it took her a while to realize that Director Zhang was explaining to her why she had to be replaced in the end.

But this actually doesn't mean much to Yu Yu. No matter whether she is the richest person in East City or the tycoon in West City, it just comes down to one fact: she has to be an unknown person again.

However, this time, she seemed to have caused some trouble for Sister Hong. She seemed to have attracted a lot of black fans by being careless, and Sister Hong had to worry about her again.

Yu Yu is not a person who is overly sad about autumn and spring. Although she is sad, the fact is the fact. Fortunately, she has experienced similar things many times and can adjust her mood quickly. In turn, she comforted Director Zhang.

After completing the formalities with the production team, Yu Yu packed up his few belongings, took Ah Ba, who still refused to leave, and walked up to the man in the suit. He touched his face sheepishly and said:

"Well, I don't want to bother Director Zhang with another boat. When you go back to the mainland, could you give me a ride? Oh, but don't worry, I'm not asking you to pay for my return trip. Just take me to the city. I'll buy my own plane ticket."

There was no strong wind or big waves on the way back. Compared with the storm when we first arrived, it was completely different. In about four hours, Yu Yu had reached the shore again. It was already eight o'clock in the evening when he took the helicopter and the mountain road car back to the town.

Before leaving, the man in the suit pointed at her phone and said, "Although I can tell you when I return to China, Sister Hong asked me to tell you to call her before you return. She has something important to tell you about the contract you signed with the company. That's all I have to say. Ask Sister Hong for the specific details."

After saying that, the man in the suit left without looking back. Yu Yu thought about it and decided to call Sister Hong first. After a while, Sister Hong's voice came from the other end of the phone, but it was extremely hoarse.

"Hello, is this Xiaoyu? Where are you now? Are you okay? Are you short of money being alone abroad? Do you have enough money for the trip? Do you want me to send you some money?"

"That's enough, Sister Hong, there's no need for that. I have enough money for the trip, and I'm doing okay now. But you... Sister Hong, why do you sound so hoarse? Did you not sleep well...?"

"Xiaoyu, I'm sorry. After this call, don't call me Sister Hong..."

The completely different tone and attitude from before made Yu Yu's heart tighten suddenly, and he had a very ominous premonition, "Did something happen?"

"Xiaoyu, now you know who is behind Zhou Ying, right?"

"Yeah, I know, but it has nothing to do with me. The position on the show 'Desert Island Survival' was not originally mine."

"What do you mean it doesn't matter? It's a big deal! Now it's not just a matter of the program position! I was careless. I never thought Zhou Ying would be such a jealous woman. She asked her adoptive father, the richest man in East City, to directly invest more than 10% of the company's total assets, with only one request: that the company put you on ice! So, Yu Yu, you have been unilaterally put on ice by the company. Besides this, there is another way, that is, you take the initiative to request to terminate the contract without compensation, and the company will not give any financial compensation."

"Xiao Yu, I... I'm sorry, I can't give you any help. If you don't terminate the contract, the company will put you on ice as long as Zhou Ying is around. But if you terminate the contract, your three years... will be completely wasted..."

Sister Hong's hoarse voice slowly entered her mind. For a moment, neither of them spoke. After a long while, Yu Yu spoke again in a slightly relaxed voice and said obediently:

"It's okay, Sister Hong. Anyway, based on my original situation, I estimate that I will have to quit the entertainment industry soon. Let's just terminate the contract. Sister Hong, it's not convenient for me to return to China to handle these things now. Can you help me handle it?"

"Of course I can help you, but are you willing to just terminate your contract, Xiaoyu? You've always been like this, ever since you debuted. It's not that you didn't have the chance to become famous, but you were always suppressed by jealousy from other artists and bullied by the company. I'm the one who's most angry at me. I've been with you for three years. From the beginning, I thought I'd make you famous when I had the ability and resources, but I didn't expect that when I became capable, I would cause you to be put on ice and have your contract terminated..."

Sister Hong was chattering away, but Yu Yu could no longer hear clearly. After a long while, when Yu Yu was about to hang up the phone with a smile, he looked at the bustling town. For a moment, Yu Yu was a little confused, not knowing where to go.

At this moment, my face felt a slight pain, and a soft body gently stuck to me, patting my chest and saying in a loud voice:

"What are you afraid of, Sister Sea King? I'll support you. I own 36,800 square kilometers of the Western Sea, many clansmen, a lot of jewels, and 18 properties on the ground. You can live wherever you like..."

Watching Ah Ba excitedly waving his eight octopus legs, what would normally sound a bit funny now warmed people's hearts and made Yu Yu laugh.

"Pfft—I still have this little bit of money from your sister. Since we don't have to work anymore and we've come to this city, let's go relax for a while. But before that, I have to buy you some handsome clothes, my little gentleman."