Whoever threatens whom, they are afraid of me, so they won't set a trap for me...

Pinot is also Wen Yuzhou, Wen Zichuan's lost and found biological sister.

Despite her failing health, her mother Lin Hanzhen was determined to go to Longji Mountain to see Wu Heng again. However, her wish was not fulfilled, which became a lifelong regret.

What his sister is looking forward to most now is to release "Gui Xin" in the form of a sound work, and Wen Zichuan will help her achieve her wish no matter what.

That night, he rushed to the imperial capital.

Leng Sui didn't dare to stop him this time. He saw that Wen Zichuan's face was full of determination. If he tried to stop him by force, he was really afraid that he would jump off the building.

They found a hotel near the Guohua Music Society and made an appointment with Mu Cen. As long as Mu Cen was free, they would go there immediately.

At two o'clock in the afternoon of the next day, Wen Zichuan and Leng Sui met Mu Cen in the recording studio of Guohua Music Society.

"Teacher Wen, I don't quite understand your purpose for coming here. You've read the entire script for 'The Long Road, the Journey of Love,' and you recorded your lines line by line. Now you're claiming plagiarism and demanding the removal of the already-released series. Don't you think this request is unreasonable?"

Since Wen Zichuan became famous, many people's attitudes towards him have changed, but Mu Cen still seems to regard him as a graduate of the Guohua Music Society and said these words very calmly.

"Teacher Mu Cen, if I remember correctly, when you and screenwriter Ms. Ren went to the Second Sound, Ms. Ren had a conversation with Pinot. Could you please ask her to come over and recall what you discussed?"

Before Wen Zichuan came to the imperial capital, he also asked Pinot to recall whether he had let the secret slip and let Ren Ziyue hear it.

Pinault shook his head and said that when screenwriters communicate with each other, they usually only talk about the subject matter, character design, or creative techniques, and will not involve particularly specific plots.

Wen Zichuan knew that she was simple-minded and particularly liked Mu Cen, so she had no guard against Mu Cen and Ren Ziyue.

At that time, Pinault's computer was on. Because she had a cold, she went to refill the hot water several times during the chat. In fact, she herself was not sure whether someone had tampered with it.

Wen Zichuan thought that if Ren Ziyue came to confront him, he would use the plot in "Golden Heart" to trick her. If she was not mentally strong, she would most likely be exposed.

Unexpectedly, Mu Cen didn't even give her a chance: "Teacher Ren is on a business trip, and I don't think she needs to come out to testify. You just said that the young screenwriter's script is still being written. You asked Teacher Ren to prove whether she plagiarized her ideas. Why don't you think about it the other way around? Maybe she borrowed Teacher Ren's ideas and is trying to bite back?"

"That's impossible." Wen Zichuan did not reveal to Mu Cen that Pinot was his sister, and of course he believed in his sister unconditionally.

"Teacher Wen," Mu Cen pinched the bridge of his nose, already a bit impatient. "'The Long Road' is our joint creation, and it's the result of the hard work of many people both on and off the stage. It's received countless positive reviews since its release, and many fans are eagerly awaiting the finale. If you accuse the script of plagiarism without any solid evidence, I'm sure you won't be able to convince anyone."

Wen Zichuan sat upright with his head down, pinching his left hand with his right hand, and then pinching his right hand with his left hand.

Indeed, the biggest problem at present is that "Graceful Heart" has not been completed, while "Long Road to Beauty" has already been broadcast. Even if they end up in court, they will be in the wrong.

But he couldn't let Pinault down again. Regardless of whether "Long Road to Heroes" was "plagiarism" or "fusion of ideas", it couldn't stand in the way of "Heart of Rose".

"Teacher Mu Cen, my only request now is to remove 'The Long Road, the Magnificent Journey' from the shelves. I know everyone has invested a lot in it, but I have my reasons for doing so. I hope you and President Jin can calculate the total revenue as soon as possible. I will compensate you for your losses with twice the total revenue."

"I know that Mr. Wen is a top star, easily earning millions or tens of millions, so he doesn't care about this little money. But the blessing that a good work brings to the creator cannot be measured in money. You are also a literary and artistic creator, so you should agree with this, right?"

After a round of debate, although Wen Zichuan failed to convince him, he had a rough idea in his mind.

He wanted to use money to solve the problem, but money was not Mu Cen's pain point.

He remembered hearing Chen Yilan mention that when the filming of "The Long Road" was being put together, Mu Cen invited all the big names in the dubbing circle and used their popularity to promote the film, which soon became quite popular.

The bigwigs in the circle knew that they were just supporting roles, but they had to give face to the respected seniors, so you come and I come, and finally we formed half of the dubbing circle. Fans said that "it's the best match" and "you have to taste the difference".

Since he is a highly respected senior, how could he be short of money?

Only the "Iron Lady" Chen Yilan dared to reveal the truth: Mu Cen just wants to be famous.

The broadcast time of "Long Road to Beautiful Journey" is almost the same as that of the dual male lead drama starring Wen Zichuan. Fans who come to "excavate" Wen Zichuan do not even need to turn back the calendar, there is a ready-made drama in front of them.

Under the halo of the hottest star, "The Long Road" as a niche subject has gained much higher popularity than expected. It is no secret that it has become the most popular drama in which Mu Cen has played the leading role.

"Teacher Mu Cen, if you are determined not to take it off the shelves, I will go talk to President Jin." Trying to take away someone else's most popular work is undoubtedly like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth. Wen Zichuan has decided to change his strategy.

Kim Ki-duk is different from Mu Cen. He cares more about money than literary creation or plagiarism. Moreover, based on the relationship between Di Er Sheng and Xingyu Feiyu, he has more room to maneuver.

Mu Cen's expression changed when he heard this: "Teacher Wen, are you threatening me?"

Wen Zichuan clasped his hands together and said, "It's not a threat. I just want the result, not the method."

Mu Cen's eyes were filled with contempt. "When you become famous, you even speak differently. Can the popularity gained from a gay drama really allow you to gain a foothold in the industry? Or is this just Mr. Wen's comfort zone?"

Wen Zichuan suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Mu Cen.

He did not deny that during the promotion of the dual male lead drama, he and Wei Xiaoming would intentionally or unintentionally show affection and hype up their CP, but putting aside the roles, he and Xiaoming are also very good friends.

What did Mu Cen mean by "comfort zone"? Did he know about his relationship with Cheng Sizhou?

"A gay drama?" Leng Sui, who had been silent for a while, suddenly asked, "Isn't 'The Long Road' a drama with two male protagonists? In fact, you also want to get close to the dual male lead and reap the benefits of the dual male lead."

"Gui Xin" tells the story of Qin Zhihan and Song Xiang, and "Long Road and Beautiful Journey" of course also has two male protagonists. The only difference is that "Gui Xin" explicitly describes the love between Qin and Song that spans half a century, while Mu Cen does not accept BL themes, and "Long Road and Beautiful Journey" was changed to a pure friendship story at his request.

Mu Cen was not prepared for him. How could a man who was either an assistant or a bodyguard dare to speak in such an occasion?

"Teacher Wen, keep a close eye on your subordinates." His eyes were cold and his tone became increasingly chilling.

"Excuse me, I'm Mr. Wei's guy," Leng Sui continued before finishing his sentence. "Mr. Wei said that during the promotion period for this drama, CP relationships in Mr. Wen's other works, whether romantic or friendship-oriented, should be consciously avoided to avoid affecting fans' enthusiasm for the drama and causing traffic to be dispersed. If you're not sure about this, you can ask Mr. Jin."

"...Why should we circumvent it?! The rules for your film and television dramas don't apply to radio dramas."

"Let's first understand the audience overlap before saying this," Wen Zichuan stared at him intently. "Teacher Mu Cen, do you hope that our popularity will surpass that of Wei Xiaoming and me?"

Mu Cen's face was full of light and dark. "I don't have a habit of selling homosexuality, but "The Long Road" will never be taken off the shelves."

"I'll give you a week to think about it. If you still insist after a week, I'll go talk to President Jin." Wen Zichuan stood up. "Since you don't want the double compensation, I might as well use the money to short the traffic of "Long Road to Beauty". I guarantee that the effect of taking it off the shelves will be the same as not taking it off the shelves at all. You will get nothing."

"Wen Zichuan! Are you crazy?! You're also the main actor of 'The Long Road', and you're spending money on your own work?! What are you doing it for? For that little screenwriter?!"

"Yes, Pinault likes you, supports you, and admires you so much, but have you ever asked her what she is creating? What is she thinking? Even if the relationship between idols and fans is unequal, you shouldn't ignore her to this extent."

The negotiation was not smooth. Although pressure was put on President Jin afterwards, it is possible that President Jin would remove "The Long Road" from the shelves for the sake of the overall situation.

But Wen Zichuan only felt regretful. Pinault once liked Mu Cen so much that even her condition improved after seeing his autographed poster. But after this time, she will lose her idol forever.

"Miss, you didn't plagiarize, right?" Leng Sui asked him on the way back.

"She's in poor health and hasn't been back in China for a few years," Wen Zichuan said, leaning back and closing his eyes. "And she's incredibly persistent about this story, always striving for perfection."

"Want to find some evidence? They met at the second scene, and the office area should have perfect surveillance."

"Let President Jin adjust the surveillance? Is that feasible? Will it violate other people's privacy?"

"Mr. Wei just needs to give the order. But once it gets out, it'll be a mess. Even if it's finally proven that Guohuayinshe plagiarized and helped the young lady, the dubbing crew will definitely think..."

"What do you think?"

"I'm afraid of you."

Leng Suishu didn't read much, so this was the most accurate word he could think of.

This is the current situation in the industry. Except for writers, screenwriters and other text creators, other people don’t care much about "plagiarism" or "incorporation of ideas".

If the matter becomes a hot topic, most people will not see Wen Zichuan upholding justice, but that he is "borrowing the power of another" and using the power and financial resources of the financial backers behind him to relentlessly pursue a colleague, teacher, and senior. He may win the case but lose the favor.

"Isn't it good to be wary of me?" Wen Zichuan clenched his fist under his sleeve. "I used to be too easy to talk to, so they had no scruples. Anyone dared to dig a hole and wait for me to jump in."

"Will you still do dubbing in the future? Or give up. It's so good to be a film and television actor. It's glamorous and respectable, and you can earn more." When talking about earning a lot, Leng Sui actually had a hint of smile on his face.

Wen Zichuan was a little surprised to hear this. Leng followed a bodyguard and was concerned about his future.

Before he could answer, his phone suddenly rang and a new email popped up.

He checked his email and found an audio clip in the attachment. When he figured out what the audio clip was, he was completely stunned.

"What's wrong?" Leng Sui asked.

"Nothing." Wen Zichuan covered it up.

The audio recorded the voices of two men, their panting, kissing, and moaning, mixed with the blushing sounds of impact and gurgling water.

Wen Zichuan's extreme sensitivity to sound allowed him to tell whose voices they were after just a few seconds of listening.

That was the first time he and Cheng Sizhou were together in the imperial capital. That night they expressed their feelings to each other and couldn't help themselves. Because he didn't want to be disturbed, he didn't answer Mu Cen's call.

It turned out that when Mu Cen was on the phone, he was secretly recording outside the door; it turned out that Cheng Sizhou followed him into the hotel and was also secretly seen by Mu Cen.

"After returning, ask President Jin to adjust the surveillance."

"Shouldn't you report this to President Wei?"

"No need. If President Wei blames you, I will take full responsibility."