Upon hearing Jin Wancai's words, the reporters at the scene couldn't help but sigh.

"What's going on? I thought it was an announcement that Wanxin Pictures was about to go bankrupt, but it turned out to be an apology statement for Bai Qianmo?"

Just how big is Bai Qianmo's face?

"It seems that Bai Qianmo and Jin Wancai are really over. Wanxin is about to go bankrupt, and Jin Wancai is in a state of agonizing anxiety. Under normal circumstances, how could he care about an actress?"

"Yeah, he was all righteous and awe-inspiring during yesterday's interview, but today he's slinking out to apologize. Do you think Wan Xin's attack last night might be related to Bai Qianmo?"

"Really? There are very few people in the entire country who can bring Wanxin to the brink of bankruptcy overnight."

Jin Wancai coughed, drawing the reporters' attention back.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have invited Director Kong Shen and Teacher Mi Duo to the press conference today. During the audition, Director Kong Shen and Teacher Mi Duo served as judges and witnessed Bai Qianmo's true abilities firsthand. Let them share their thoughts on Bai Qianmo."

Kong Shen took the microphone and faced dozens of cameras: "I have been in this industry for nearly 30 years, and I can tell you with certainty that the male and female leads in my films are all carefully selected by me. There is absolutely no element of profit involved. Bai Qianmo is an extremely talented actress, a hidden gem. As long as she is properly polished, she will surely become an irreplaceable treasure."

Mi Duo continued, "Bai Qianmo was indeed the most stable performer during the final audition performance, and I think Director Kong Shen's choice of her is justified."

The reporter pressed for further details.

"Director Kong, as far as I know, the female lead in the drama 'The Legend of 1900' is required to have a professional level of piano skills. Can Bai Qianmo play the piano?"

Kong Shen chuckled twice: "This is a basic requirement!"

"You mean Bai Qianmo can play the piano? Given her family's previous circumstances, it seems she would never have had the opportunity to learn such things, right?"

A male reporter asserted, "I interviewed Bai Qianmo's adoptive mother and sister, and they always said that Bai Qianmo did not receive any art classes during the more than ten years she spent in the countryside."

Kong Shen scoffed coldly: "Are you saying that I'm lying?"

"I don't doubt you, I'm just curious about Bai Qianmo's ability to play the piano."

"Then wait until 'The Legend of 1900' is released in theaters and go to the cinema to find out the answers."

Prosperous CEO Office

Bai Qianmo and Su Peishan watched the press conference live together.

Su Peishan turned her head with a puzzled look at Bai Qianmo beside her.

Why would Jin Wancai hold a press conference to clarify things for you?

After all, he made those promises so confidently yesterday, and now he's contradicting himself?

Bai Qianmo was somewhat puzzled by Jin Wancai's decision to hold a press conference.

at the same time

Jin Zhennuan learned that her father held a press conference to clarify things for Bai Qianmo. Just yesterday, he said he would help her get Bai Qianmo out of the entertainment industry, and today he did this.

Enraged, Jin Zhen stormed into Wanxin Group.

The press conference had just ended, and Jin Wancai had barely settled into his office when the door was pushed open.

Jin Wancai hadn't slept all night, and with all the troublesome things happening in front of him, he couldn't fall asleep at all.

Just as he was feeling agitated, his daughter stormed in.

"Dad, what's wrong with you? Why are you holding a press conference to clear Bai Qianmo's name? Didn't you say you were going to help me get rid of Bai Qianmo?"

“The situation is different now. I need the Bai family’s help, so I can only help Bai Qianmo clarify the relationship between us first.”

"What could you possibly need the Bai family's help with? I think you're just bewitched by that vixen Bai Qianmo. Luckily, my mom doesn't go online and doesn't know about all the mess you've been up to yet."

"Bang!"

Jin Wancai's pent-up anger suddenly erupted, his face turning ashen, and he slammed his hand on the desk.

The teacup on the table shook twice from the impact, spilling tea all over the table.

Jin Zhennuan took a step back in fright, while Jin Wancai glared at her angrily with a gloomy face.

"Don't you follow the news? Our company is in big trouble and may face bankruptcy. You're an adult, don't you understand the seriousness of this? All the designer brands you wear, the fancy restaurants you eat at, the fawning and flattery you receive wherever you go—all of this stems from the fact that you're the heiress of Wanxin Group. If Wanxin collapses, you'll become a powerless and penniless pauper. What right do you have to compete with Bai Qianmo then?"

A flicker of panic crossed Jin Zhennuan's eyes. "How could such a large company as Wanxin possibly go bankrupt? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

When she saw the news this morning, she thought it was someone deliberately trying to slander Wan Xin. How could it be true?

"Hmph, you think it's impossible, right? Even I think it's impossible, but it's actually happening now. So don't bother me now. If Wan Xin can't get over this hurdle, you'd better be prepared for a tough time."

Jin Zhennuan's face turned pale instantly, and she shook her head violently: "No, Wan Xin won't be in any trouble. I don't want to live a hard life. Dad, please think of something. I can't live without my current life. I won't be able to survive otherwise."

For over twenty years, from birth until now, she has lived in high society.

She has always had the best of everything, and has never worried about money. Jin Zhennuan dares not think about whether she could survive if her current life were suddenly gone.

Jin Wancai had no interest in paying attention to Jin Zhennuan and waved his hand, saying, "You can go out first. I still have a lot of things to take care of."

Even if Jin Zhennuan is a bit unreasonable, she knows that this is not the time to cry and make a fuss.

He obediently left the office.

Jin Wancai closed his eyes and rested for a few minutes before dialing Bai Kangyan's number.

*

After leaving Wanxin, Jin Zhennuan drove to find her uncle, Lang Xiao.

"Uncle, you really have to help me. My dad said Wanxin might go bankrupt. Without Wanxin, how will my mom and I survive?"

Lang Xiao frowned. He sometimes dabbled in stocks and had witnessed the spectacle last night.

The powerful and wealthy Wanxin Group was utterly defeated overnight.

"More than 20 billion US dollars have been lost. This is the biggest upheaval in the Chinese stock market in nearly ten years. The power behind the other party must be very strong. Moreover, judging from their series of operations, they are targeting Wanxin. I wonder who your father has offended."