Chapter 417: If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place?
After asking several staff members, I found out that Wang Xiangrong had been suffering from insomnia for the past few days and was still in the rest area adjusting his mentality.
Shen Zhichu carried his bag to the director's lounge. Wang Xiangrong was also a typical workaholic. He treated every script as if it were his own daughter. Sometimes he was so busy that he had no time to go back to the hotel to rest, so he would just lie down on the sofa in the rest area temporarily built by the crew.
This was Shen Zhichu's first time in the director's lounge. The door was still closed, so she stood outside and knocked twice.
The room was not soundproof. After waiting for a long while, Shen Zhichu finally heard some movement from inside. Wang Xiangrong opened the door and just as the staff had said, he looked unwell. It was obvious that he had severe insomnia and even had dark circles and red bloodshot eyes.
Seeing that it was Shen Zhichu, Wang Xiangrong's tired face cleared up a little, but only a little.
"You're here."
Shen Zhichu nodded: "Director Wang, is it convenient for me to come in and sit for a while?"
"Okay, okay." Wang Xiangrong turned around and poured a glass of water for Shen Zhichu, "No tea, just boiled water."
"Boiled water will be fine." The water had just boiled, steaming hot. Shen Zhichu took the paper cup and put it aside. "I heard from the staff that you have been suffering from insomnia these past two days?"
"I didn't expect Xia Yanyue to be so troublesome. She called me and I didn't answer, so she leaked my phone number. I received all kinds of threatening calls yesterday, but calling the police is useless. I can't turn off my phone for fear of encountering a work emergency. This matter is quite stressful. On the surface, we have the upper hand in asking Xia Yanyue to terminate the contract, but in fact, there are huge problems. According to the contract signed with your company, the contract cannot be terminated unless there is a major breach of contract. If the court trial continues to be deadlocked, the crew will not be able to start work."
After speaking for a long time, Wang Xiangrong felt a sore throat. He had been suffering from a sore throat for the past two days. Last night, he suddenly developed a mouth ulcer that made him unable to sleep. He drank a few sips of cold water soaked in mint, moistened his throat and continued speaking.
"You said before that there would be a solution. What kind of solution is it? Zhichu, I trust you very much. Don't be so reckless. Also, your company was recently acquired by that AW company. I heard there's been a lot of internal unrest. A third of the previous employees have been fired, even your agent is gone. Have you met the new boss? Is he easy to get along with? Will he try to make things difficult for you and make you take the blame like that Liu guy did before?"
As he spoke, Wang Xiangrong sighed again. Not wanting Shen Zhichu to see his sad face, he turned his back to Shen Zhichu.
"I always feel that this matter is difficult to handle. Your company just changed its boss. Of course, this boss doesn't want to make money. There are very few profitable artists in the entire company. Xia Yanyue is currently your company's most profitable young actress. What if your new boss wants to protect her? You will have a hard time then. Zhichu, I have thought a lot these past few days. The best solution is for you to find Lu Tingchuan or Li Jingshen. Aren't these two people interested in you? Then... "
"Director Wang, come here and sign the letter." Shen Zhichu interrupted him calmly.
"What are you signing?"
Wang Xiangrong turned around and saw a stamped document on the table. "What is this?"
Shen Zhichu held the water in his hand, blew gently on the hot air and took a sip. The misty hot air hit his face, and his bright facial features were caressed by the hot air, becoming more gentle.
Wang Xiangrong picked up the document. When he saw the words on it, his eyes lit up, and his tired face was refreshed as if a spring breeze had blown across his face. It was the termination contract of [A. W] Group. It clearly stated that Xia Yanyue had terminated her contract with the "Changmen Hate" crew. Both parties had terminated the contract peacefully without bearing any legal liability or requiring compensation.
"This, this..." Wang Xiangrong stuttered excitedly. He took a deep breath and read it dozens of times. After he calmed down, he began to doubt and disbelieve.
"Zhi Chu, where did you get this contract? How could your boss terminate the contract with us on behalf of Xia Yanyue so easily?" Xia fans were still making a fuss this morning, vowing that [A. W Group] was very optimistic about Xia Yanyue and would not let go of such a cash cow, and would definitely support Xia Yanyue and help her pay for the lawsuit.
Wang Xiangrong also thought so, but now the facts were before him. The contract was terminated so easily and effortlessly that it was hard to believe. It seemed like a dream and there was no reality at all.
Wang Xiangrong is used to thinking the worst and making the worst plans.
"Could this be forged by you?" Wang Xiangrong pointed at the seal on it with trembling hands.
"Director Wang, forging seals is illegal."
Too……
"Sign quickly. The sooner you sign, the sooner it's resolved and you can sleep well." Shen Zhichu handed over a pen.
Wang Xiangrong took it and signed it in a daze. In addition to the director's signature, the producer also needed to stamp and sign.
Wang Xiangrong looked at the signature section and asked, "Your boss only stamped it but didn't sign it. Could it be that he's just bluffing and breaking the contract again?"
As soon as the words fell, she saw Shen Zhichu take the pen from his hand and write the three words "Shen Zhichu" beautifully at the place where he was going to write.
This can no longer be described as surprise. Wang Xiangrong's mouth opened as if he could swallow an egg alive. He looked at Shen Zhichu's calm face, coupled with her skillful signing technique, and a terrifying idea emerged in his mind.
“Zhichu, you…”
Shen Zhichu put down his pen and handed the contract to Wang Xiangrong for confirmation.
Then she stood up and stretched out her right hand: "Director Wang, let's get to know each other again. Shen Zhichu, if you had known this would happen, why would you have done it in the first place? Shen Zhichu is currently the executive director of [A.W Group].
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