Chapter 203 Confrontation
Bai Xiaoxiao was very happy at first, but when she heard the executive director also called Zhu Manhua, the corners of her mouth instantly drooped.
The director's office was on the second floor. When the three of them went upstairs, another supporting actress was already waiting there.
"Come in, everyone."
The executive director opened the door, and when the three girls saw the expressions of the director and the production manager, their hearts skipped a beat.
Ling Hao didn't have time to beat around the bush with them, so after they sat down, he explained the situation and then got straight to the point.
"You already know the details. According to the information we have so far, the person who called is one of you."
"Whether you want to admit it on your own initiative or wait for me to investigate, it's up to you."
The girl who arrived first stood up immediately when she heard that someone was causing trouble and the filming of the movie was about to be interrupted.
Her conditions were not as good as those of the girls in the city, but the crew provided her with food and accommodation, and she also received a salary of nearly 30 yuan a month.
If the filming of the movie is stopped, where can she find such a good job!
"Director, this matter has nothing to do with me. I did go into the city that day."
"But the other two sisters and I have never been separated."
She was talking about the two people who had been ruled out as suspects before.
"We went to the supply and marketing cooperative together, bought some daily necessities and came back."
"If you don't believe it, you can ask those two sisters and you'll know."
Anyway, she didn't do it, so she felt very justified.
In this way, the scope was narrowed again, and Ling Hao glanced at Bai Xiaoxiao and Zhu Manhua.
"Do you two have anything to say, or you can prove your innocence."
"I……"
Bai Xiaoxiao was stunned by the question. Her head was already dizzy when she heard what the director said just now.
Bai Xiaoxiao couldn't understand why things would develop in this direction.
Under normal circumstances, after receiving the call, shouldn't the drama academy immediately go to inform Lu Yunshu's parents?
After all, she is an unmarried girl who has been missing for more than half a month. Putting aside the issue of reputation, her attitude towards work alone should be despised by everyone.
We are all here to film, so why should Lu Yunshu come and go as he pleases?
Someone like her is not worthy of being the heroine.
You are not worthy of living in such a nice house or getting such a high salary.
Bai Xiaoxiao was so busy thinking that she didn't notice that Zhu Manhua beside her had already stood up slowly while twisting his fingers.
"Director... Xiaoxiao, she must have her own difficulties."
"Zhu Manhua?"
Bai Xiaoxiao looked over in disbelief; this was the person she was most close to in the crew.
They had been eating and living together for more than half a month, how could she do that?
"I'm sorry, Xiaoxiao, I can't keep this secret for you."
"This movie is the hard work of the director and all the staff, and there are so many people in the crew waiting to start work and eat."
"I can't do something that goes against my conscience just because you are my friend."
After Zhu Manhua paused, he recounted what happened that day.
"That day, Xiaoxiao said she had a stomachache and wanted to go to the toilet. I waited for her for a long time but she didn't come back."
"I was very worried, so I went all the way to look for him."
"Later, I saw Xiaoxiao coming out of the post office, and I felt relieved."
"I thought she was going to use the restroom in the post office, but I didn't expect she was going there to make an anonymous phone call!"
When Ling Hao heard this, he asked, "Do you remember what time it was?"
“I can’t remember the exact time.”
Beijing Railway Station in the 1980s Zhu Manhua thought for a moment and said, "However, we passed by the Beijing Railway Station not long after we got on the train."
"I glanced at the time on the clock tower. It was about 4:20. I don't know anything else."
Ling Hao glanced at the message in the notebook. The man called at 3:50 and hung up after only a few minutes.
In terms of time, Bai Xiaoxiao's time is exactly the same.
Ling Hao scolded her angrily without asking her what she had to say.
"Comrade Bai Xiaoxiao, are you crazy?"
"Why are you calling the school for no reason?"
“I…I…”
Bai Xiaoxiao was so frightened that her whole body was shaking. She knew it was pointless to argue that she was not the one who hit him.
Judging from the director's attitude, it's obvious that he wants to help that bitch.
"Director, you misunderstood me!"
"It's true that I made the call, but I also care about her."
"Lu Yunshu hasn't been to the crew for more than half a month. As a friend, what's wrong with me caring about her?"
As soon as he finished speaking, another door in the room opened.
After Lu Yunshu helped Lu's mother sit down, he walked directly to Bai Xiaoxiao.
Bai Xiaoxiao's whole body froze. She didn't expect Lu Yunshu to show up at this time.
"Bai Xiaoxiao, are we friends?"
Lu Yunshu said with a smile, "We just met once on the train. We didn't even say a few words. How can we be considered friends?"
"Okay, since you said we are friends."
"Then I've been missing for so long. Have you told the crew about this? Or in other words, have you reported it to the police?"
"I ask you, do you have any?"
The continuous questioning left Bai Xiaoxiao speechless.
It didn’t matter if she didn’t answer, Lu Yunshu answered for her.
"You didn't!"
"You just made a phone call to my alma mater. Are you helping me?"
"No! You just want to take this opportunity to step on me and get to the top!"
"Bai Xiaoxiao, it has come to this, how dare you say you are my friend, huh?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room looked over in bewilderment.
Bai Xiaoxiao had no way to defend herself. She lost, but she refused to accept the defeat!
"You, you, and you all, do you think you are any good?"
Bai Xiaoxiao knew that after things got to this point, she couldn't shoot the play anymore.
If things go wrong, she might be kicked out soon, but she doesn't care anymore.
Bai Xiaoxiao extended her index finger and pointed at Ling Hao.
"Director, if you hadn't been unfair, I wouldn't have made this call."
"Why doesn't Lu Yunshu come? You have already prepared a single room for her."
"We filmed for half a month in such heavy snow, but in the end, we only got less than 30 yuan in salary."
"Why does Lu Yunshu deserve five times our salary?"
"Before, I couldn't understand why you, Director, took such good care of her. Now I know."
"Have you two already had a..."
“Bang!”
Before Bai Xiaoxiao could finish her words, Mother Lu stepped forward in anger and slapped her hard.
"You are also a girl. Don't you feel ashamed to say such things to a girl?"
"you!"
Bai Xiaoxiao covered her face and glared at him, but Mother Lu slapped her in the face again.
Even if the king of heaven came today, she would still be right!
"Go ask around and find out which crew is filming a movie and provides food and lodging!"
"This money didn't come from the wind. It was all real money paid by my future son-in-law."
"Not only did you follow behind and take advantage of the situation, but now you are spreading rumors about the relationship between my daughter and the director. Have you lost your conscience?"
Ling Hao's face was dark and gloomy. Although he had not known Shen Yucheng for a long time, he knew very well that Shen Yucheng was an extremely protective person.
If he heard this, there would be no point in making this movie.
"Comrade Bai Xiaoxiao! What are you talking about?"
"Comrade Lu Yunshu's fiancé is one of the investors of our film!"
"Her salary, board and lodging were all paid for by her fiancé personally, and not by our crew."
"What's your business? Why are you worrying about nothing?"
“…”
After hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao was completely discouraged. Zhu Manhua, who was stunned for a moment, stepped forward and helped her.
"Xiaoxiao, I'll take you back first..."
She wanted to get the man out of this place of trouble, but she didn't expect that Bai Xiaoxiao would just look at her and stab the man to the ground.
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