Chapter 37 Chapter 37

After Gu Xing Shi finished speaking, Wu Tao suddenly jumped up and rushed out.

The two cameramen didn't react in time, and he directly ran past them.

Gao Shen was startled and shouted, "Stop him!! He's going to destroy the evidence!!"

The cameramen finally reacted and hurriedly chased him to the men's restroom, only to find it empty.

At this time, Gu Xing Shi's voice came from outside: "He's outside, he's running!"

Several people rushed out of the men's restroom again.

But Wu Tao was already running towards the emergency exit.

This building wasn't very tall, if he managed to escape, there would be no way to catch him.

At the emergency exit, there was only Qin Wen, looking dazed, as if unaware of what was happening.

Seeing Qin Wen, Wu Tao felt emboldened.

He didn't dare to confront the strong cameramen, but these thin actors looked like easy targets; how could they possibly stop him!

Thinking of this, he not only didn't stop, but even increased his speed.

Gao Shen instantly realized Wu Tao's plan, and inwardly cried "Bad".

Little Qin is so thin, if Wu Tao bumps into him, he'll get injured!!!

The second male lead is already gone.

The third male lead can't have anything happen to him!!!

"Little Qin! Get out of the way!!" Gao Shen's voice cracked with urgency.

Then they saw Qin Wen reach out, pull, and with an over-the-shoulder throw, Wu Tao's body slammed heavily in front of the emergency exit.

Following this, Qin Wen twisted his wrist backward and pressed his knee down.

The whole action was swift and clean, without a single frown.

Gao Shen and the others were stunned.

Only when Wu Tao screamed did they react, and the two cameramen hurriedly took him from under Qin Wen's knee.

Seeing Wu Tao's screams, Gao Shen worriedly asked Qin Wen, "Little Qin, this... is everything alright?"

He wasn't worried about Wu Tao, but feared that Qin Wen, being young, might have been too harsh. If he really hurt Wu Tao, the latter might counter-sue him for intentional injury.

Qin Wen was very calm: "I know my limits." He looked at Wu Tao and calmly threatened, "If you scream again, I'll really break your arm."

Wu Tao: "..."

He immediately shut his mouth.

At this time, the people in the meeting room also heard the commotion and ran out.

Xia Ruoying looked at Wu Tao, who was held by the cameramen, screaming like a pig, and then at the calm Qin Wen, and couldn't help but ask, "What... what exactly happened?"

Jiang Hanjing, remembering the pinhole detector borrowed by Gao Shen, vaguely guessed something.

But seeing that it was Wu Tao who was caught, it still surprised him.

Gao Shen wiped the sweat from his forehead.

With this kind of incident, it was impossible to hide it from them.

So he took the two aside and recounted the whole incident.

Hearing that Wu Tao had actually installed a pinhole camera in the women's restroom, Xia Ruoying was terrified.

Although Jiang Hanjing had already guessed a bit earlier, thinking that if Wu Tao had succeeded, he felt both angry and disgusted.

Not to mention the psychological trauma it would cause them, once these videos were leaked, their reputation and future would be ruined. He had played the second male lead for so many years, finally getting a chance to shine, and it might all be ruined because of Wu Tao.

Thinking of this, he was both angry and anxious, and rushed to Wu Tao to question him: "We have no grudges! Why are you doing this!"

Wu Tao was held down by two cameramen and couldn't move.

Knowing that these people wouldn't let him go, he stopped pretending and revealed his scoundrel nature, refusing to answer Jiang Hanjing's questions.

At this time, Gu Xing Shi stepped forward and unceremoniously said: "He gambled in Hong Kong and owed a lot of money to loan sharks, intending to sell your indecent photos on the black market."

Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying were both shocked, then a deeper sense of fear arose in their hearts.

This was even more terrifying than they had imagined!

Wu Tao didn't expect Gu Xing Shi to know the truth, and remembering that it was Gu Xing Shi who had exposed the fingerprint on the pinhole camera in the men's restroom, causing his exposure, he glared at him with hatred.

But the next second, Qin Wen stepped forward, blocking Gu Xing Shi, and coldly asked Wu Tao: "Who allowed you to look at my manager like that?"

Wu Tao, seeing this ruthless young man, felt his arm aching fiercely, and immediately became obedient.

Seeing this, Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying felt a sense of security and subconsciously leaned towards Qin Wen.

Qin Wen ignored them, and asked Gu Xing Shi with concern: "Were you scared?"

"No, I'm not that fragile."

Gu Xing Shi had already known about Wu Tao from the system, and knew that gamblers could be ruthless, so he was prepared.

Besides, Wu Tao was held down by two people, he simply didn't care about his glares.

But Qin Wen treated him like fragile porcelain, helping Gu Xing Shi sit down in the meeting room and pouring him a cup of warm water.

Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying were dumbfounded: What? Which one of you is the artist!

At this time, Gao Shen, who had just finished talking to the police, came in: "Mr. Gu, thank you so much this time! If you hadn't been cautious, we would have been in big trouble!"

Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying were stunned again: What? It was Mr. Gu who discovered this!

The two looked at Gu Xing Shi with a changed expression.

"Mr. Gu! Are your shoulders sore? Let me massage them!"

"Mr. Gu, are you hungry? I have some snacks here!"

Qin Wen: "???"

What's going on with you two!!

This is my manager！！！！

Gao Shen, seeing Qin Wen, also remembered his earlier feat of subduing Wu Tao, and couldn't help but ask: "Little Qin! Where did you learn that move?"

Qin Wen glanced at Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying, and calmly said: "I learned Sanda before, and I have other moves. Director Gao, do you want to see them?"

Gao Shen: "..."

Jiang and Xia: "…………"

Jiang Hanjing silently retracted his hand from Gu Xing Shi's shoulder.

Xia Ruoying silently put her snacks back in her pocket.

Both of them unconsciously took a few steps back.

They were subdued, begging for mercy!!

-

Not long after, the police arrived.

Gao Shen immediately took them to the restroom to collect evidence, and then went to the police station with Qin Wen and others to give statements, and it was late when they returned.

Jiang Hanjing and Xia Ruoying had prepared a big meal.

Although this was nothing compared to Gu Xing Shi and Qin Wen's help.

But this was also the deepest feeling of the two at the moment.

Initially, they knew Gu Xing Shi and Qin Wen had some background.

Their thought was to not offend them, but also not get close, just ordinary colleagues, and after filming this drama, they probably wouldn't see each other again.

But after this incident, their relationship became much closer.

Halfway through the meal, Gao Shen took a call, his expression suddenly became unpleasant, and he walked out of the room with his phone.

The system immediately popped up: 【Host, something big happened!】

Gu Xing Shi paused his shrimp peeling: 【What happened?】

System: 【An investor of this drama wants to withdraw their investment!】

Gu Xing Shi frowned: 【Why would they withdraw their investment out of the blue?】

System: 【Well, that investor is quite superstitious, he specifically went to get his fortune told, and the results weren't good, so he was already hesitant. Now that the Wu Tao incident happened, he felt it matched the fortune telling, so he firmly decided to withdraw his investment, and he's arguing with Director Gao now!】

Gu Xing Shi: 【？？？】

He was increasingly confused by this industry.

After a long while, Gao Shen dejectedly walked in.

Gu Xing Shi saw his expression and guessed that he hadn't been able to change the investor's mind.

Xia Ruoying, being observant, couldn't help but ask: "Director Gao, what's wrong? Is there any change in Wu Tao's case?"

"No." Gao Shen said, hesitating for a moment.

Originally, he didn't need to tell the actors about investment matters, but the investor's withdrawal left a huge funding gap, and the drama might not be able to continue.

So he didn't hide it and told them.

Everyone was stunned.

They thought the Wu Tao incident was over, and things would turn around, but bad things just kept happening.

Jiang Hanjing couldn't help but say: "Director Gao, is it still possible to find new investors?"

Gao Shen sighed: "The other party is a large investor, the funding gap is huge, and it's impossible to fill it in a short time. Moreover, if new investors find out the reason for the withdrawal, they may also hesitate."

Film investment is largely dependent on luck, there are cases of big investments failing and small investments succeeding, so many investors in this field are somewhat superstitious.

After his explanation, everyone present became dejected.

Sun Hongfei arrived at this time.

He was worried that Gu Xing Shi would suffer grievances or investment problems here, and eventually blame Manager Wen, then wouldn't he be doing a good deed and getting into trouble!

After arriving, he found the hotel was like a military zone, and Director Gao and others looked grim, the atmosphere extremely depressing.

Sun Hongfei's heart sank.

He pretended nothing had happened, walked in, and said lightly: "Everyone, what's going on here?"

Unexpectedly, Gao Shen looked even more depressed when he saw him: "Mr. Sun, you're not going to withdraw your investment too, are you?"

Sun Hongfei: "???"

"Withdraw investment? Withdraw what investment?" He was baffled, "Why would I withdraw investment?"

Gao Shen: "Didn't you hear about Wu Tao's incident, and rush here because of that?"

Wu Tao?

Sun Hongfei was even more puzzled. He remembered him as the second male lead in this drama. What happened to him?

Gao Shen also realized that Sun Hongfei didn't know what happened, and it was too late to pretend not to know.

So he honestly told Sun Hongfei about Wu Tao.

Sun Hongfei was shocked: "It was Mr. Gu who discovered this?"

Gu Xing Shi was afraid that it would be difficult to explain, and quickly added: "I didn't discover it, I just thought more, and happened to stumble upon it this time!"

Gao Shen echoed: "Yes, yes, thanks to Mr. Gu's caution this time, otherwise we would have all suffered."

Sun Hongfei suddenly realized.

Yes!

Mr. Gu is very cautious!

During the talent show, he behaved just like other managers, living in the dorm with the artists for several months.

If he hadn't happened to see him coming out of Manager Wen's hotel that time, he might have doubted his judgment.

Besides, if Mr. Gu hadn't been so cautious, the scandals would have spread all over the place.

Thinking this way, it made perfect sense that he pretended to be unfamiliar with Manager Wen in front of him.

He must have already seen Manager Wen's intentions and was trying to cover it up!

Sun Hongfei thought more and more that it made sense.

He suddenly felt enlightened.

He couldn't doubt the relationship between Manager Wen and Mr. Gu!!

-

Meanwhile, Jin Shiheng followed Sun Hongfei to the hotel.

He saw Sun Hongfei enter the hotel and waited a while before going in.

Before he reached the front desk, he was stopped: "Excuse me, sir, this hotel has been booked by our crew."

Booked the hotel?

Jin Shiheng was stunned and subconsciously asked: "Which crew are you?"

"Sorry, we can't tell you."

Jin Shiheng frowned.

These staff members were unusual, it was just a crew name, why were they hiding it.

But the staff members were already leading him out.

Something's wrong!

Very wrong!

Jin Shiheng felt more and more strange, maybe he found out some problem with this crew, and also found Sun Hongfei's secret.

The more they concealed, the more important this secret was.

Thinking of this, he immediately cheered up.

He simply went to the hotel opposite.

The staff members who stopped him, having experienced the Wu Tao incident, were very sensitive now.

Especially seeing Jin Shiheng leave and go to the opposite hotel, their expressions became serious.

"This guy is sneaky, could he be the crazy fan Mr. Gu mentioned?"

"Very likely!"

"What should we do? Call the police?"

"Don't act rashly, I'll find out where he lives and confirm if there's a problem before calling the police."

"Okay!"

……

Jin Shiheng didn't know that the two staff members were talking about him behind his back.

After entering the opposite hotel, he chose a room with a clear view of the opposite hotel and booked it.

After closing the door, he quickly opened his bag and took out a high-magnification telescope.

Fortunately, he had considered this situation and was well-prepared.

He raised the telescope and looked towards the opposite side.

But as soon as he looked, he found a problem.

The curtains in every room were drawn.

The curtains in this hotel were very thick, and after turning off the lights, the rooms were pitch black.

It's daytime, it's understandable that two or three rooms have their curtains drawn, but all the rooms?

Something's wrong!

Definitely something's wrong!

Jin Shiheng became excited, feeling that he was getting closer to the truth.

So, he didn't give up because he couldn't see anything, but instead stared at the opposite side even more intently.

Sun Hongfei suddenly felt a little cold and shivered.

Gao Shen was now like a startled bird, afraid of any superstitious incident scaring Sun Hongfei away.

Seeing him shiver without warning, he was startled and said: "Mr. Sun, do you have a cold? Or is the heating too low? Wait a minute, I'll turn up the temperature and get you some cold medicine."

"No, no." Sun Hongfei waved his hands repeatedly.

To be honest, when he heard Gao Shen say the investor withdrew, he felt like he was being watched for a moment, his whole body feeling chilly, and he almost thought the crew was haunted.

But he quickly saw Gu Xing Shi's disapproving expression, his heart jolted, and he subconsciously asked: "Mr. Gu's opinion is?"

Gu Xing Shi frowned: "Isn't every project investigated and evaluated before investment? It's too childish to withdraw investment just because of this!"

Sun Hongfei felt a little guilty: "Mr. Gu is right."

Gu Xing Shi really didn't want the crew to fail.

It was so hard to find a crew with such a good director, other actors with good temperaments, and no character problems.

However, whether or not to invest was the investor's decision, he could only complain a few words, and couldn't change anything.

Seeing Gu Xing Shi's listless appearance, Sun Hongfei suddenly woke up.

He represented Manager Wen!!

What if Mr. Gu thought Manager Wen was superstitious and disliked him!

And Mr. Gu seemed to like this crew very much, if the crew failed in the end, he would definitely be disappointed.

No!

That was his career!

Sun Hongfei's inner balance gradually tilted.

Since Mr. Gu wanted this drama, he must satisfy him!

What's a ghost!

One came, he killed one; two came, he killed a pair! No one could obstruct the path of love between Manager Wen and Mr. Gu!

After all, what ghost could be more fierce than a salaryman!!

Thinking of this, he asked Gao Shen: "Director Gao, how much is the funding gap?"

Gao Shen was stunned.

What did Mr. Sun mean!!

He asked about the funding gap, did he not only not withdraw his investment, but also increase it!!

He immediately tightly grasped Sun Hongfei's hand, like grabbing a lifeline: "Mr. Sun, our funding gap is still… no, two million is enough!!"

Sun Hongfei thought to himself, when he reported this to Tang Ling, Tang Ling told him that as long as the investment didn't exceed 50 million, it would be fine.

Now that he had decided to invest, he might as well just go all out.

So he waved his hand: "Then Manager Wen will invest another 40 million!"

Everyone: "!!!"

Gao Shen excitedly jumped from his chair and hugged Sun Hongfei: "Thank you, Mr. Sun!"

Then he hugged Gu Xing Shi: "Wuwuwuwu Thank you Mr. Gu! You're really my lucky star!"

He knew very well that Sun Hongfei had originally backed down, and it was Gu Xing Shi's words that changed his mind, no, he decided to invest more because of Gu Xing Shi.

He instantly realized that Gu Xing Shi was taken, and immediately let go, "Mr. Gu, don't misunderstand, I have absolutely no ulterior motives towards you!!"

Gu Xing Shi: "???"

But after Gao Shen finished speaking, he hugged Jiang Hanjing and cried again.

Gu Xing Shi simply thought he was too excited and was talking nonsense.

Because the investment was settled, Director Gao was very excited and decided to treat the whole crew to a barbecue.

The group of people left the hotel and walked towards the barbecue restaurant.

At this time, Jin Shiheng, who had been squatting by the window, excitedly stood up, didn't eat his crackers, and picked up the telescope to look.

He quickly found Sun Hongfei in the crowd.

He was surrounding a young man with a director-like man, his expression was extremely flattering.

Jin Shiheng pointed the telescope at the young man's face.

He looked pretty.

And a bit familiar.

He racked his brains and suddenly remembered something.

At the celebration banquet for "Boys' Training Camp", he saw Sun Hongfei following a young man, who seemed to have some connection with Manager Wen and Director Feng.

That young man's name was Gu Xing Shi.

Later, when he went to the pantry, he heard a few girls chatting, talking about Manager Wen and Gu Xing Shi.

They were also at the celebration banquet that night, and they analyzed almost every frame of Manager Wen and Gu Xing Shi meeting, such as their lingering gazes, their shy advances and retreats, their jealousy…

Jin Shiheng was dumbfounded.

He was also at the scene, he didn't notice so many details!!

But now, a possibility arose in his heart.

Maybe he was too straight and didn't notice these details.

Manager Wen and Gu Xing Shi might really be dating!

Otherwise, why would Sun Hongfei, a department manager of Sweet Orange Video, lower his status to flatter a small manager from a failing agency?

He thought it was more and more possible.

He had been promoted through the path of vice president, besides the president and Manager Wen, who else could bypass the vice president and promote Sun Hongfei?

Good for you, Sun Hongfei!

I thought you were so high and mighty! It turns out you're all the same.

It's just that this guy is lucky, he latched onto a bigger leg, that's why I'm one step behind.

It's okay.

In terms of flattery and understanding leadership, Sun Hongfei is 100 Xiao Lis better than him!!

When he returns, he will definitely regroup and snatch Mr. Gu away!!

As Jin Shiheng was fantasizing, the door was knocked.

He thought it was the delivery, and leisurely went to open the door, then saw several policemen.

The leading police officer solemnly showed his police ID: "Someone reported you for illegally invading others' privacy, please come with us."

Jin Shiheng: "!!!"

"I'm innocent!!"

The receptionist at the back immediately said: "I'm not framing you, it was reported by someone from the opposite hotel, but officer, this guy really has a problem, I showed him seven or eight rooms, and he insisted on choosing this room with a view of the opposite hotel. I told him that the toilet in this room had a problem, and asked him to stay in another room, but he refused…"

Jin Shiheng stammered: "You… you're lying, you didn't say there was a problem with the toilet in this room!!"

But at this time, the police had already entered the room and pointed to the high-magnification telescope by the window: "Explain this."

Jin Shiheng: "!!!"

He suddenly realized.

It must be Sun Hongfei!

Maybe he had already discovered that he was secretly following him, and in order to prevent his secret from being exposed, he used such a dirty trick!

He really underestimated this guy!!

Sun Hongfei!!

You can't play fair, can you!!

I'll never let you go！！！