"What's the current situation?"
Xiao He pushed the door open and walked in.
The people who had been arguing in the room immediately stopped their confrontation.
Xiao He's gaze swept imperceptibly over the several people before him.
There were five people in the room: Yu Xuezheng, her young assistant, director Lu Weicheng, the staff member suspected of targeting Yu Xuezheng, and a man Xiao He didn't recognize at all.
Xiao He's eyes were involuntarily drawn to that unfamiliar man.
This was a man with a somewhat delicate, almost effeminate appearance. He had shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair and wore a brown shawl over a blue shirt. His overall outfit gave off the vibe of the recently popular "old money" style "creative director." Trendy as it was, his eyes held a hint of pettiness and displeasure.
Someone had barged in without invitation, and he immediately glared at Xiao He. "Where are your manners? Why didn't you knock before entering?"
Xiao He: Tsk.
Director Lu sucked in a sharp breath, while Yu Xuezheng on the other side wore an expression that was half-smile, half-sneer.
"Director Luo, this is our male lead number two, Xiao He."
To prevent Luo Zesheng from saying anything else targeting Xiao He, Lu Weicheng immediately seized the conversation, "He's also the owner of Linghui Entertainment."
Following Lu Weicheng's words, Xiao He clearly felt Luo Zesheng's attitude soften considerably.
"mr. Xiao, this is Director Luo, Luo Zesheng. He's the producer for our production team."
Lu Weicheng immediately introduced him to Xiao He.
"Ah, so it's Producer Luo."
Xiao He gave a slight tug at the corner of his mouth.
Previously, when the *Cangyue Calamity* production team had its incident, aside from that Wang Shaoqi who actively called people to the hotel, there was also the team's producer at the time. Later, due to the incident, both Wang Shaoqi and the producer were arrested by the police, and their reputations were ruined. So, the main investor immediately, without a moment's delay, replaced the producer.
And this Luo Zesheng was the producer brought in as a temporary replacement.
Since this guy arrived even more last-minute than Xiao He, when Linghui Entertainment participated in the team's investment, he hadn't had any face-to-face contact with Xiao He, let alone recognized Xiao He's identity. He only thought Xiao He was an ordinary actor in the production.
Now, hearing this young man's famous name, his heart gave a lurch. A smile immediately spread across his face as he tightly shook Xiao He's hand. "President Xiao, a pleasure, a true pleasure."
"No need to call me President Xiao. On set, I'm just an actor. You are all my seniors, I really should have been more polite."
Xiao He replied with thinly veiled sarcasm.
This guy's aura...
One producer leaves, and another bad egg comes in.
"I mainly came to ask about what just happened."
He steered the topic back to his real target and turned his head to look at Yu Xuezheng. "I accidentally overheard a bit at the door just now. So, was this incident man-made or an accident?"
Yu Xuezheng met Xiao He's gaze, her eyes flickering slightly. When she spoke again, her voice softened a few degrees, seemingly carrying a hint of grievance. "I'm very sorry, Director Lu, Producer Luo. I'm mainly just afraid that such things will keep happening repeatedly on set. This time, I was lucky. mr Xiao was also there, and no one was injured on site. But what if we let the mastermind behind this go this time? If others in the production team find out and become restless, and something like this happens again, what should we do then?"
Beautiful put words. Truly the words of a smart person.
Xiao He pretended to be agitated and looked at Luo Zesheng. "Yes, I'm also very worried someone might use such underhanded tricks on me. If our production team can't even guarantee the most basic safety of the female lead, then how can we proceed with filming?"
Yu Xuezheng wielded a soft knife, while Xiao He used a blunt knife without holding back at all. The expressions of everyone looking at that staff member also turned grave.
This was indeed a major problem.
The one who secretly sabotaged Yu Xuezheng was a female staff member. She had already been crying and sniffling while apologizing earlier. Now, hearing Xiao He's words, she cried even harder.
However, no one present was buying her act.
"Stop crying. Crying won't solve the problem."
Yu Xuezheng said with great impatience. "If you're willing to reveal who put you up to this, I won't pursue your actions this time. But if you stay stubborn, even if Director Lu and Producer Luo are unhappy, I will definitely send you to the police station."
"I really didn't mean to."
The staff member still didn't change her story, crying and defending herself.
Everyone's mood was rather poor.
Especially Luo Zesheng.
He didn't want to waste time on such a trivial matter.
"Alright then, kick her out, blacklist her within the industry. No production team is allowed to hire her again, okay!"
Luo Zesheng was determined to smooth things over and directly issued the final order.
Director Lu also looked at Yu Xuezheng with a pleading, hesitant expression. "Little Yu, you see, this matter..."
A strained smile hung on Yu Xuezheng's face, but her hand imperceptibly clenched.
She knew the production team harbored a lot of resentment towards her, and towards Xingchen Entertainment behind her.
After all, Qin Yuezhang was from Xingchen Entertainment, the arrested Wang Shaoqi was also from Xingchen Entertainment, and now the trouble she stirred up on set was also being counted against Xingchen Entertainment's head.
Yu Xuezheng clearly hadn't done anything, but her situation within the production team had already quietly changed.
Xiao He also didn't speak up at this moment, just watched silently.
"Fine."
Yu Xuezheng ultimately took a step back. She didn't continue to press the staff member, forcing her to reveal the mastermind. She just gave the staff member a cold smile. "Then have her get lost now. I don't want to see her on any production set."
"Thank you, thank you, Sister Xuezheng."
The staff member was overjoyed, immediately bowing to Yu Xuezheng in thanks, looking like she had just escaped certain doom.
"Also, replace that safety officer for me. I don't want the person responsible for my safety to be someone who only knows how to slack off and has no sense of responsibility."
Yu Xuezheng continued, turning her head to speak to Director Lu.
"Okay, no problem."
Seeing Yu Xuezheng finally relent, Lu Weicheng let out a long sigh of relief, a smile spreading across his face as he spoke polite words. "We've wronged you this time, Little Yu. We also have no choice; too many things have happened recently..."
"Alright, I understand."
Yu Xuezheng had no intention of listening further, a look of fatigue appearing on her face. "I want to rest. Today's filming tasks should be finished, right? I'll take my leave first."
"Okay, let me see you out then."
Lu Weicheng immediately said, then followed in Yu Xuezheng's footsteps.
Soon, this room furnished like a reception room held only Xiao He and Luo Zesheng.
Xiao He also had no intention of lingering, but Luo Zesheng was very interested in him and asked with a smile, "President Xiao just joined the team?"
The production had been filming for so long, yet this was Xiao He's first appearance on set.
Luo Zesheng had vaguely heard before that Xiao He was specially invited by Tao Zidong of Xingchen Entertainment, so he couldn't help but start speculating about Xiao He's family background.
Moreover, Xiao He was so young and already the owner of an entertainment company. It was simply impossible for there not to be some backing behind him—
"Mm, I'm quite busy." Xiao He said bluntly. "Is there anything else?"
Luo Zesheng's words, originally intended for further pleasantries, got stuck in his throat.
"If there's nothing else, I won't disturb Director Luo any further."
Xiao He gave Luo Zesheng a slight nod, then turned and left, completely ignoring the changing expression on Luo Zesheng's face.
Just after stepping out of the room, Xiao He called out to Yu Xuezheng.
Yu Xuezheng also stopped and looked at Xiao He.
"Watch your agent."
Xiao He said concisely and handed over a memory card. "Someone overheard their conversation."
Yu Xuezheng clenched her fist, her expression instantly turning ugly. "I had a feeling, but I didn't expect..."
So it was true.
"This matter ultimately stems from internal conflicts within your Xingchen Entertainment. Handle it as you see fit."
Xiao He said indifferently.
"I believe you're a smart person. Don't let it affect our production's filming."