The director's name was Bai Junye. Just like his name, he was arrogant and unruly. But, how was he supposed to survive in the entertainment industry where the strong preyed on the weak?
Tangning also found out that not only did he owe money, his parents were also like vampires, constantly squeezing him dry and leaving all the good stuff for his brother.
So, while their oldest son was in the hospital on the brink of death, the Bai Family's parents refused to pay for their youngest son's education to extend their oldest son's life!
By the time Tangning arrived at the hospital, the debt collectors were causing a ruckus in the hospital room.
A few burly men were dragging the weak Bai Junye while his parents and brother stood to one side and watched coldly.
"You said you had three days, but three days have already passed and you still don't have the money!" The debt collectors saw Bai Junye's expression and were afraid that he would die, so they turned their attention to his family. But, the Bai Family's parents quickly left with their youngest son.
"He has nothing to do with us. If you want to pay, then go look for him!" Mother Bai said as she pointed at Bai Junye.
Tangning stood silently outside the door for a minute before she gestured for her bodyguards to step forward.
The three debt collectors weren't professional thugs, so they were quickly restrained by Tangning's bodyguards. At this time, Tangning and Lu Che entered the hospital room.
"Who are you?"
"Isn't she the famous celebrity?" one of the Bai Family's henchmen pointed at Tangning as he recognized her.
Tangning did not answer the debt collectors' question. Instead, she asked, "How much does he owe you?"
"No more, no less. $1.5 million."
"Don't help me pay him back, I can't pay him back! After all, I'm all alone right now. If I'm full, my family won't go hungry, "Bai Junye said as he sat on the floor. "Of course, if you want to do something good, I won't stop you."
"Lu Che, pay him according to what he originally owed. Don't give him a single cent that he shouldn't have," Tangning said as she turned to Lu Che.
Did these loan sharks really think it was that easy to rob money?
"OK, Madam."
After speaking, Lu Che signaled the two bodyguards to lead the three debt collectors out of the room. At this time, Tangning called a nurse over to help Bai Junye onto the bed.
"She is that superstar, I was right!"
As soon as Tangning appeared, Bai Junye was indeed surprised. It was as if he had seen a ghost. "How could such a big Buddha suddenly appear in my small temple?"
"Let's talk about your matter later. Let me talk about something else first." After speaking, Tangning turned to look at her parents.
"From the looks of it, the two elders don't seem to be willing to lend a helping hand to your son."
"Hmph, because of him, we have to hide everywhere … I've had enough of this kind of life." Father Bai snorted.
"I don't want you to be responsible for his debts, but the things he gave to the Bai Family before, including money, houses, and cars, can you return them all at once?" "As a family, aren't you ashamed that you can't share the pain and happiness?"
"The younger son is a son, but the older son isn't?"
"Don't spout nonsense …"
"Old man, don't provoke her. She's very powerful. If she exposes our matter, we won't be able to keep our chastity," Mother Bai immediately tried to persuade her husband. "Let's take Xiao Bao and leave."
"Once we step out of this door, when Bai Junye becomes successful, I hope the two of you won't turn back. When that time comes, I'm sorry he won't recognize you."
"Let's go … let's go."
Tangning sent the Bai Family away with a few words before she turned to look at Bai Junye.
At this time, Bai Junye looked into Tangning's eyes with a meaningful smile, "Superstar Tang, I don't understand why you're helping me. I'm just a useless person! "
"By the way, don't think that you can save me. I still owe you a lot."
"You don't need to see everyone wearing a thick suit of armor. Don't think that just because you're a genius that others can't understand you. If you put yourself in such a lonely position, it's no wonder your family despises you."
Tangning helped Bai Junye, so of course, she also took the opportunity to suppress him.
"Haha … is that why you're lecturing me again?"
"Do you want to be my director? Do you want to film 'The Ant Queen 2'? "Tangning asked straightforwardly.
"Did I hear that right? You're a director that makes sci-fi films, yet you want me, an artsy director, to direct a sci-fi film? Have you lost your mind? "
"So what if it's a sci-fi film? So what if it's an artsy film? It's simply two different ways of expressing yourself. Don't you think that your darkness, depression, madness, and eeriness can all be combined into a sci-fi film? "Tangning asked.
"Bai Junye, let me be honest with you. The artsy film that you want in the entertainment industry has no room for survival. Only my sci-fi films can preserve your own thoughts."
Although Bai Junye didn't want to admit it, he had watched 'The Ant Queen' before.
Tangning and Qiao Sen's films weren't like those that were tacky. Their films had soul.
Apart from the fate of the characters, the sci-fi elements, including the 'Ant Queen', had their own unique charm that made people want to understand and explore.
But …
… he was no longer in the mood to make films. His daughter was dead and everything was ruined. What was the point of moving forward?
So, he directly said to Tangning, "I think it's best that you don't try to stop me. Superstar Tang, I'm just a burden. Anyone that gets involved with me will be in trouble. For the sake of your own safety, you should stay away from me."
"I will never agree to your request."
This man's personality was hard to understand and difficult to get along with. So, Tangning did not expect to succeed on her first try.
When a person's heart was dead, all that was left was disdain for the world. He was tired of everything in the world, so he didn't think there was any point in continuing to live.
Tangning did not force him. She simply gave him her contact details and left.
But, Bai Junye did not even look at her. He simply closed the door and laughed as he sat on the bed.
All he wanted to do was die and no one could stop him …
…
"Madam, how did the discussion go?"
Hearing this, Tangning shook her head, "I don't think I'll be able to deal with Gu Gu!"
"There aren't many people that you can't deal with …"
"There are actually a lot of things that I can't deal with," Tangning sighed. After all, she was still made of flesh and blood, so there was a limit to what she could do. "Lu Che, get someone to keep an eye on Bai Junye. I'm afraid he might do something stupid again."
"Yes, Madam."
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