Chapter 1243: A Shocking Revelation!

Some say there has never been love in this world.

Love at first sight is just lust at first sight; growing fond over time is just weighing pros and cons; spending a lifetime together is just a matter of habit.

Though it has a bit of a bitter chicken-soup flavor, one must admit there is some truth to it.

Sometimes, if a person is too naive, they are bound to suffer greatly.

Take Zhao Fusheng, for example.

He thought he could control everything, but he never expected that some people were even more shameless or lacked even more bottom lines than he imagined.

Even later, when he learned from newspapers and other sources everything that had happened at today's press conference, Zhao Fusheng found it hard to believe that there were really people in this world who could twist black into white and tell such blatant lies with a straight face.

Though many experiences from living two lives had diluted his intense emotions, and even many mountain-like things had piled up in his heart, making him no longer see human nature as so ugly, after this incident, Zhao Fusheng realized that sometimes a person really cannot afford to be too kind.

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Zhao Fusheng only learned later what exactly had happened at the entire press conference.

According to the information he received, the situation at the time was truly speechless.

After the media waited anxiously for an hour, the production company's representative and the crew's representative, Wang Jing, finally arrived late.

Sitting at the podium, Wang Jing did not speak first. Instead, the publicity director of the TV drama's investor spoke first: "Hello everyone, I am the publicity director for 'The Legendary Twins.' Today's press conference will be hosted by me. Here, I first state our company's attitude: no matter who is involved, we will handle this matter impartially and fairly."

Although he set this tone from the start, the reporters were unmoved, because everyone could clearly see that he was simply reading from a script in front of him.

All were old hands in the industry; such officialese could not fool anyone.

Seeing that the reporters below were silent, the man simply picked up the script and read aloud: "According to our investigation results, this time, it is not as the rumors outside suggest—that someone deliberately caused it. It was purely accidental. After all, there is a significant gap in the artistic creation methods between Hong Kong and mainland actors. With different ideas, naturally their understanding of the roles differs. It was purely a misunderstanding caused by poor communication..."

This guy was also a peculiar one; from start to finish, his tone and intonation never changed, as if Yang Baqian were reciting lines, utterly devoid of any emotion.

By this point, everyone was taken aback, especially the reporters, who exchanged bewildered glances and began to speculate: Was the crew trying to smooth things over?

But the next moment, the reporters were completely dumbfounded.

Because just after the publicity director put down the script, Wang Jing took the microphone, cleared his throat, and said, "To be honest, I've worked in the Hong Kong film and television circle for quite some time. Over the years, I've collaborated with many actors, like the Four Heavenly Kings, Fat Brother Chow—I've worked with them all. Back then, I also worked with Brother Jackie Chan. He once said something right: when filming, you must be serious and not afraid of getting hurt. I don't understand—Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian, as the lead actors, aren't afraid of getting hurt, so why can't Wang Bochao? Are mainland actors really that unprofessional?"

Holy shit!

All the reporters' eyes went wide.

Big news! Absolutely huge news!

At this point, everyone could see that the crew of 'The Legendary Twins' was planning to side with Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian and crush Wang Bochao.

As for Wang Jing's words, though harsh, the reporters, adhering to the principle of reporting the truth, recorded everything to publish in the newspapers later, where someone would surely take issue with him.

What followed was not that complicated. Wang Jing's side played some clips of Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian getting injured during filming, and then some segments of Wang Bochao being beaten.

Director Wang, did Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian deliberately beat Wang Bochao?

Is it true that a group brawl occurred on the set of 'The Legendary Twins'?

It's said that Yu Feihong was injured while trying to break up the fight, and Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian went to the hospital to apologize—is that true?

A barrage of questions, like a string of pearls, was thrown at Wang Jing.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jing stood there calmly, ignoring the reporters' questions. Instead, he reached out and tapped on the microphone, producing a harsh sound. The scene quickly quieted down, and everyone's attention focused on the fat man.

Wang Fatty chuckled, then suddenly raised his hand and slapped himself hard several times on the face. The fat hand hitting the face made a smacking sound, startling the reporters.

"I really don't understand. I've been filming in Hong Kong for so many years and have encountered professional actors. Why don't they complain about hardship when faced with such things? How come when I come to the mainland, I encounter such unprofessional actors? Why is the mainland's film and television industry developing so slowly? I think a big reason is that unprofessional people are doing unprofessional things. An actor who cannot endure hardship or suffering does not deserve to be called an actor."

Wang Jing stood there calmly and said boldly, "As a professional director, I once again call on mainland film and television professionals to look at issues from a professional perspective. We..."

The reporters present no longer wanted to listen to what he said next.

Because from the moment he started speaking, the reporters had gone crazy!

Yes, gone crazy!

It's fine to support Zhang Weijian and Xie Tingfeng; after all, as a director, considering things from the investor's perspective, if the crew didn't support the two male leads, the drama would basically be ruined. If it couldn't be sold, the investors would surely suffer losses.

But the problem is, are you an idiot? Putting on such a condescending attitude, looking down on the mainland in every word, with a strong sense of superiority—what the hell?

Director Wang Jing, I'd like to ask you: since the mainland film and television circle has so many shortcomings, why do you still come to the mainland to film? Is it because the pay is higher than in Hong Kong?" A reporter directly confronted him on the spot, because not everyone was clueless. A sense of justice still existed.

Wang Jing was taken aback by the question and said sheepishly, "I came because the mainland market is vast, and I think the mainland film and television circle needs to know what advanced working methods are and what a dedicated team is. Look at Zhang Weijian and Xie Tingfeng—getting injured is routine for them, and they never complain. Unlike some actors with no reputation at all, who can't stand a little injury and even use it to hype themselves."

Do you mean Yu Feihong or Wang Bochao?

Director Wang, wasn't Yu Feihong's injury caused by the conflict on your set? If Zhang Weijian and Xie Tingfeng were just dedicated, why would they go apologize to Yu Feihong?

Reporters, after all, are best at digging up inside information. Seeing Wang Jing acting like a mad dog, they brought up Yu Feihong.

Sure enough, upon hearing the name Yu Feihong, Wang Jing finally had a moment of clarity. Clearing his throat, he said solemnly, "Regarding the news about Ms. Yu Feihong, I want to correct everyone: Miss Yu's injury was not due to a conflict with some actors from our crew; it was just an accident. As the crew's representative, it was only natural for me to lead Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian, the two male leads, to visit her. Please don't speculate groundlessly."

A large group of reporters exchanged bewildered glances. No one expected that Wang Jing, who had just been acting like he was ready to take on the world, would suddenly show restraint when it came to Yu Feihong.

What's going on?

Could it be that certain connections behind Yu Feihong made Wang Jing wary?

This thought flashed through the reporters' minds, and the next moment, a name appeared in their minds.