This director looks familiar; he was among the first generation of directors in China. He only directed a few TV series before switching careers to become an agent. In his early years, he worked for the largest film and television company in China, managing artists for decades. The artists who passed through his hands laid the foundation for half of China's film and television industry.
Later, he started his own company, taking a group of artists with him. He also invested in and produced many TV series and movies. His film and television company was later listed overseas, with a market value of tens of billions. He was also known as the "Godfather of Chinese Film and Television" because of his status in the industry.
However, this person had a rather bumpy early career. It is said that he was ostracized by his peers when he debuted and was almost sexually harassed by a powerful figure.
Because he didn't follow the big shots, no one invested in him, and he couldn't make it in the directing circle, so he eventually had to switch careers to managing artists.
"Thank you, Director Tao. Actually, I would prefer to work with you."
"Thank you so much for thinking so highly of me. To be honest, when Hangzhou TV contacted me to film a TV series, I was extremely apprehensive. I've only ever produced news programs before, and I have no relevant filming experience. Even after filming this period drama, I wouldn't dare say I'm capable of directing. I'm getting old, and I don't know what young people are thinking. It would be better to find a young director. If you're worried that the director isn't famous enough and no one will be willing to invest, you could contact a company in Hong Kong, lend your name to them, and find a well-known director to supervise the production. That would be much safer."
Chu Yu thought the same thing, but for the time being, she couldn't get in touch with the well-known film and television companies in Hong Kong.
"Director Tao, since you put it that way, could you please introduce me to Zhong Buyi?"
"Zhong Buyi?" Director Tao gave her a list, and she chose Zhong Buyi by name. "Why did you choose him?"
Chu Yu didn't reveal the real reason, but simply smiled and said, "His name is quite unique, and collaborations are also about fate. Since I noticed his name, it's as if I've noticed him. I just want to meet him!"
Tao Biyun smiled and shook her head.
As soon as Tao Biyun left, Editor-in-Chief Qiao hurriedly asked, "Ms. Zhou, making a TV series must cost a lot of money, right?"
Bringing up money would hurt feelings, and in fact, Chu Yu really didn't have any money on hand.
She'd invested all her money in the Xibao business. The two clothing stores in Deyang were doing well, bringing in tens of thousands of yuan daily; however, being a partnership, not all the money went into her pocket. She'd just rented a shop in Beijing and stocked up on nearly 100,000 yuan worth of goods.
Chu Yu was penniless, with only enough money for living expenses, so naturally he couldn't afford to invest in a TV series.
Fortunately, TV drama investments aren't that large these days; tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan isn't much. Chu Yu is confident she can attract investment.
That evening, Chu Yu called Shu Hui. A lot had happened in Deyang during the month she had been away.
After Qiu Guangyuan's underground palace was discovered, the Qiu family was completely finished. At first, he refused to confess, but Mao Guangyu, in order to gain merit and get out of prison as soon as possible, confessed everything to Zhouzhou.
Qiu Guangyuan's affair could no longer be kept secret, and with the Qiu family out of hope, Qiu Jiadong's affair was naturally brought to light.
Someone found out all the girls that Qiu Jiadong had harassed, and dozens of girls went to the police station together to identify them. They had all suffered bullying from Qiu Jiadong.
Previously, I was concerned about saving face and dared not file a complaint because of the powerful, but now, for some reason, I've come to terms with it all.
One person's accusation might require evidence, but with so many people making accusations together, even if the evidence is insufficient, the traces of Qiu Jiadong's indecent behavior towards others in the underground palace have not been erased. It is not surprising that Qiu Guangyuan's parents are corrupt and Qiu Jiadong's children are crooked as well.
These days, you don't necessarily have to rely on evidence to do things.
Deyang is cracking down on crime and setting examples for others. Qiu Jiadong's actions are enough to warrant several executions. He raped women, engaged in fights, and formed gangs—each a heinous crime. Who condoned his misconduct? Qiu Guangyuan, this local tyrant, is undoubtedly involved.
"People in Deyang are celebrating like it's New Year. Many are going out on the streets to shout their thanks to Secretary Zuo for taking down Qiu Guangyuan, this local tyrant. People who have suffered at the hands of the Qiu family are going to the Public Security Bureau for security. Even if Mao Guangyu redeems himself through meritorious service, he may never be able to get out of prison in this lifetime."
Zhou Fangchun's job was arranged by Mao Guangyu through connections. Mao Guangyu confessed to buying the job while in prison, and this news reached Zhou Fangchun's workplace. As a result, Zhou Fangchun was dismissed from her post and sent home.
Shu Hui was quite happy, "She did so many bad things, so she deserves what she got."
Chu Yu hadn't expected Deyang to become so lively after only a month away. She had no sympathy for Zhou Fangchun and Mao Xia. Whether they were dismissed or raped by Qiu Jiadong, it was all their own fault. Such people didn't deserve any sympathy.
Zhou Fangchun's life was indeed very difficult. Mao Guangyu fell from power, and she was dismissed from her post. Song Qingchun somehow got wind of the matter and suspected that Mao Xia was also involved in Zhouzhou's abduction. She kept her money tightly and didn't give a single penny to Zhouzhou and her daughter.
Seeing that Mao Xia was about to go to college, he couldn't afford to buy her any clothes.
Zhou Fangchun gritted her teeth in hatred, "That old vile woman, how dare she torment my daughter and me like this! Xiaxia, don't worry, Mom isn't one to be trifled with either. I'll make her pay the price."
Mao Xia stared resentfully at the doorway. If she hadn't gone to study at a junior college in another city, she would have poisoned Song Qingchun to death.
She had never suffered any hardship since childhood and always wore designer clothes. Suddenly, she couldn't even afford living expenses. The thought of having to live a hard life like the people in the countryside made Mao Xia cry with grievance.
"Xiaxia, don't cry. I'll call your grandma. She has some savings in Beijing. We also wired several thousand yuan to Dai Qinxue before, but she didn't help at all. She has to return that money to me!"
Zhou Fangchun hated Dai Qinxue to death. She sent money to Dai Qinxue time and time again, but Dai Qinxue did nothing after receiving the money.
It would have been fine if she hadn't helped Mao Guangyu get a promotion, but now that Mao Guangyu was in trouble, Zhou Fangchun called her for help. Dai Qinxue rambled on for a long time, saying that her father had already bribed people, but it was all just an excuse!
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