During the cast's break, Meng Jingwei sat aside, scrolling through her phone, when she overheard many people around her discussing.
"Heavens, Lord Qing was so powerful in the business world, a legendary figure. How could he go bankrupt so suddenly?"
"A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if he's bankrupt, he's still richer than us. What are you worried about?"
"Where's my idol? How could he go bankrupt? Can we crowdfund? I want to help him."
"Are you out of your mind? Do you think he lacks the money for a bottle of mineral water?"
"Isn't Meng Jingwei Lord Qing's ex-wife? Look at her, so calm."
"She's such a shrewd person. She probably predicted Lord Qing would go bankrupt, which is why she took a sum of money and divorced him."
...
Qing Muyye had an immense influence in Lancheng; he was a prominent figure. Now, with multiple companies under his name bankrupt, many people were naturally surprised.
Not only them, but even the director quietly walked over to Meng Jingwei and asked tentatively, "What's going on with Lord Qing? Wasn't he doing fine? How did he go bankrupt so quickly?"
Meng Jingwei shook her head. "I don't know."
Even if she did, Meng Jingwei wouldn't discuss Qing Muyye's affairs with others.
"Director, can my scenes be filmed earlier?" she suggested to the director.
The director pondered. His crew had encountered problems since filming began, with either the lead actor or the second female lead causing delays. If the second female lead could finish filming ahead of schedule, it would be a good option.
"Alright, I'll arrange it. We'll prioritize your scenes."
Director Li, likely knowing Meng Jingwei was worried about Qing Muyye, agreed readily.
But after agreeing, Director Li regretted it.
Meng Jingwei already possessed acting talent and a face that could embody any role. Her acting became increasingly smooth.
But who knew she could be truly crazy when pushed?
How crazy?
To finish her filming as soon as possible, she worked day and night, almost to the point of not sleeping.
Director Li was impressed by Meng Jingwei's composure, noting that Qing Muyye's company bankruptcy didn't affect her filming. He was also impressed by her resilience and hard work, having barely slept for days and constantly accelerating the filming progress.
...
Meanwhile.
Tang Si went to Jiangnan, searching for Shi Ran and Yuan Wei, but couldn't find any trace of them.
He even sent people to investigate them, but there were still no results.
Helpless, Tang Si had to contact Meng Jingwei, hoping to seek her help.
However, her phone was always unreachable.
Just as Tang Si was about to contact his second brother for Meng Jingwei's situation, he learned about Qing Muyye's company bankruptcy.
Tang Si had no choice but to put aside Shi Ran's matters and rush back to Lancheng to find Qing Muyye, to see if he could offer any assistance.
At this moment, Tang Wanxing, lying in a hospital room in the capital, looked at her reattached severed finger on her left hand, her expression growing increasingly gloomy and unpleasant.
Madam Tang sat in the accompanying chair, watching her daughter without leaving her side.
"My dear, would you like some water?" Madam Tang, with great care, got up, poured her a cup of hot water, and walked to the bedside to ask.
Tang Wanxing furrowed her brow slightly and looked at Madam Tang, "Is Ye's company bankrupt?"
"Yes, except for Zhuo Rui Technology, which is barely holding on, all his other companies have collapsed," Madam Tang said with a sigh. "Don't worry, your father will avenge you."
"Kill Meng Jingwei."
Her clear, moist eyes were filled with murderous intent, yet she calmly told Madam Tang, "Tell my father, I want Meng Jingwei dead."