The people with cameras chasing the car got tinier and tinier, and Wen Hengzhi finally stopped looking with a cold face.
“Do you even know who you’re just messing with?” With nobody else around, her angry expression was no longer hidden.
“And you,” she looked at the passenger seat, where a young girl in her twenties was sitting. It was Sun Baijiang’s assistant Xiao Wang. Wen Hengzhi confronted her with a stern face, “You just following him and acting all crazy? He was in danger, and you were still encouraging him?”
The girl in the front seat hadn’t expected such an outcome; she simply lowered her head and wiped away tears.
“It was none of Xiao Wang’s business,” Sun Baijiang said in a calm tone. “It was all my own decision. Whether I contacted reporters or arranged the venue, it was all my idea.”
Wen Hengzhi raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. Her head was pounding.
The press conference had been arranged by Sun Baijiang without telling her. In the end, Xiao Wang noticed something was wrong and feared a big disaster, so she secretly informed her before the show. However, she arrived a step late, and Sun Baijiang was already seated when she got there.
Sun Baijiang was the artist with the highest achievements and the most low-key hard work she had brought out in recent years. He rarely caused trouble, but she didn’t expect that when he did, it would be a big one.
“What do you mean by this?” Wen Hengzhi asked, “Are you really planning to terminate the contract and quit the industry?”
Sun Baijiang had wanted to sign with Shenzhou last time, but after being rejected by Huo Yu, he eventually established his own studio, and now he was the boss. There was no need to explain it to others.
It’s just that he had a lot of endorsements, all high-end. In addition, there were other collaborations and several big-budget movies he had participated in that had not yet been released. If the contract were really terminated, and he took the compensation route, there would probably be very few assets left from his years of accumulation.
“If my behavior does cause harm to others, then I will take responsibility and follow the procedures,” Sun Baijiang said in a low voice.
Wen Hengzhi’s laughter, tinged with anger, echoed in the air. The situation left her with a deep sense of helplessness as if there were no clear solutions or ways to address the unfolding challenges.
“So all your hard work over the years and the efforts of so many people around you mean nothing in your eyes, right?” Wen Hengzhi asked. “All the movie fans and supporters can’t outweigh one Huo Yu? Seriously?”
Sun Baijiang pursed his lips, gazing out of the window, choosing to remain silent.
“Sun Baijiang, look at me!” Wen Hengzhi commanded with intensity.
Wen Hengzhi was typically assertive, often conveying her message with just a glance, and such tones were seldom employed. This forcefulness momentarily startled the young girl in the front row, causing her to cease wiping away tears in fear.
“I didn’t think so.” Under pressure, Sun Baijiang finally turned his head and looked directly at Wen Hengzhi. “I just felt that it was because of me that he almost died. Now, as the only insider, I thought it was necessary to tell the truth so that the public could see what really happened.”
“So, did you think Huo Yu had no way to resolve this matter? His abilities and methods were obvious to all. If he truly wanted to deal with those people in the Huo family, wasn’t it something that could be easily accomplished?” Wen Hengzhi pursed her lips. “Or did you really see yourself as the savior?”
“Of course, he has his own way,” Sun Baijiang said. “It’s just that his way is his, and what I have to do is mine.”
“Okay, Okay” Wen Hengzhi, finding herself at a loss for words, couldn’t help but lift her eyes and gaze up at the sky.
The phone had been muted, but the screen hardly dimmed since they left the venue. Wen Hengzhi wasn’t in the mood to watch. Moreover, if it was a termination notice from the brand, even a delay of one minute could make a significant difference.
“Baijiang,” Wen Hengzhi softened her tone. Over the years, they had not only been partners but had also overcome many difficulties together, becoming close friends. “After all these years, it’s time for you to let go of Huo Yu.”
There was a brief pause before Wen Hengzhi continued, her voice carrying a mix of concern and honesty. “Besides, he is already married.”
Not only that, but Huo Yu’s other half was her nephew, she thought.
She had initially planned to take some time to see Xia Wan after finishing her busy work in the past two days. However, with something like this happening again, she realized she probably wouldn’t have time for a while.
“I know,” Sun Baijiang said, and after a moment, he smiled. “Besides, it’s useless even if I can’t let go. When we were together day and night in our youth, he only regarded me as a friend. My dad could see what I was thinking and my emotions, but he (HY. didn’t realize it at all. Then, after what I did, he hated me even more. You don’t understand him, but I do…”
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He shook his head and said no more.
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Director Gao was one of the three most famous directors in China and had been Sun Baijiang’s mentor. Without him, Sun Baijiang would not have been where he was.
Wen Hengzhi was equally nervous as Sun Baijiang.
After all, Director Gao’s influence is significant. If he expresses disappointment, it will definitely be disastrous for Sun Baijiang at this moment.
Wen Hengzhi extended her hand, a subtle urgency was noticeable in her gesture. “What did Director Gao say?”
Xiao Wang’s eyes glistened with tears as she handed over the phone. The emotional weight of Director Gao’s words seemed evident in her moist eyes. “He… you can see for yourself,” she said softly.
Xiao Wang’s attitude made Wen Hengzhi’s heart tighten even more, and she immediately reached for her cell phone.
The screen displayed Director Gao’s Weibo, featuring a photo of the two of them taken during the filming of “Assassin” not long after Sun Baijiang’s debut.
At that time, Sun Baijiang was still very young. Although he was half a head taller than Director Gao, he was as thin as a bamboo pole, and he had a lack of exposure. Most people at that time did not understand why Director Gao would choose such a newcomer to be the protagonist.
The reality was that when the movie “Assassin” was released, Sun Baijiang became a hit overnight, once again proving Director Gao’s foresight in selecting talent.
“No one is perfect.
Baijiang made a mistake at the age of fifteen, abandoned everything for this mistake at the age of eighteen, and risked losing everything to make up for this mistake at the age of twenty-six.
No one can ask for forgiveness from the victim, but Baijiang’s courage and responsibility are also admirable.”
Wen Hengzhi checked the comments. The online opinions had become more positive compared to the middle of the press conference.
After reading it, Wen Hengzhi finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
She handed the phone to Sun Baijiang, and his eyes turned red when he saw the old director’s words.
“Sun Baijiang,” Wen Hengzhi said, “just be a bit willful this time. God gives you another chance, seize it.”
…..
Huo Yu was not particularly skilled at comforting people. Despite his tough exterior, he couldn’t bear to see tears welling up in Xia Wan’s eyes, and that made him uncomfortable.
So, he uttered a few comforting words mixed with some less-than-pleasant remarks. However, when he noticed Xia Wan continuously burying his head in his (HY) arms and staying silent, he (HY) couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Xia Wan,” Huo Yu said, “Are you that squeamish?”
Xia Wan was about to retort, but considering Huo Yu’s experiences, he acknowledged that, in comparison, Huo Yu was indeed the squeamish one. So, he chose to silently swallow his words.
Observing Xia Wan’s unusual silence, Huo Yu paused for a moment. Right when he was about to tease him once more, the tranquility was interrupted by the sudden ringing of the phone.
Huo Yu didn’t answer the phone instantly. Instead, he gently smoothed Xia Wan’s hair. “How about changing to a new position next time?” he suggested.
Xia Wan was stunned for a moment, and his attention was successfully diverted.
“No, I don’t want to,” Xia Wan finally raised his head, a hint of guilt evident in his expression. “I may not be strong enough for it,” he admitted.
Huo Yu pursed his lips, and finally couldn’t help but tilt his head and laugh.
Huo Yu’s smile was beautiful, especially the one he wore now. It was affectionate and genuine as if he had never experienced any hardship. It had a comforting effect on those who witnessed it. But it brought a hint of discomfort to Xia Wan’s heart, almost making him want to cry again.
Xia Wan handed the ringing phone to Huo Yu. “Answer the phone first,” he said.
The call was from the manager of Huo’s public relations department. Xia Wan was so close that he could vaguely hear the response of the other party.
“Mr. Huo,” the voice from the other side came over, “Sun Baijiang just held a press conference, and your past matters were mentioned at the conference. Do you think we need to take the opportunity to do a wave of promotion and announcement?”
Huo Yu had a smile on his lips after teasing Xia Wan, but upon hearing this, the smile slowly faded away.
“No need,” Huo Yu stated in his chilly tone. The earlier warmth vanished, replaced by a cool demeanor as he dismissed the suggestion.
“Oh,” the public relations manager hesitated. He looked at the female secretary beside him, who was wiping tears, and hung up the phone with uncertainty.
Such a good opportunity…
All the female colleagues in the company were in tears, brimming with motherly love, and the Internet was flooded with affectionate messages for their boss. The public relations manager had already instructed his subordinates to draft the announcement, eagerly awaiting the leader’s order. It was poised to be shared across the internet…
What a pity….
Huo Yu hung up the phone and slowly shifted his gaze to Xia Wan.
Huo Yu finished the call, and his eyes slowly moved to Xia Wan. There was a discernible change in his expression.
Huo Yu took Xia Wan’s wrist and squeezed it gently. “What did Sun Baijiang say to make you cry like this?”
As soon as the public relations manager mentioned Sun Baijiang’s press conference, Huo Yu immediately realized that Xia Wan’s crying had nothing to do with what happened between them last night.
After all, although Xia Wan cried last night, his tears at that time were obviously filled with enjoyment and pleasure. Moreover, when they took a bath together in the morning, he hugged him (HY) obediently and didn’t show any signs of being upset.
Nor did he notice any signs of resistance from Xia Wan while they were doing it in the bed.
When he initially saw Xia Wan in this state, it puzzled him. However, now it makes sense.
Xia Wan pursed his lips and asked, “Do you want to see his press conference?”
He didn’t really want Huo Yu to watch it, but he felt like he should see it.
After all, Sun Baijiang doing such a thing was even shocking to him.
Thinking from his perspective, if he were in Huo Yu’s shoes, he might be able to resolve the conflict with Sun Baijiang.
After all, Sun Baijiang was only fifteen years old at that time, and he was deceived by his father, whom he respected and trusted the most. It was indeed a tragic situation.
Huo Yu thought for a moment. After giving it a thought he clicked on the video on his phone.
Xia Wan leaned his head against Huo Yu and watched the video again.
Throughout the entire process, Xia Wan subtly lifted his eyes multiple times to glance at Huo Yu’s expression. However, Huo Yu’s face remained composed, portraying an air of indifference, as if the content of Sun Baijiang’s speech had no connection to him.
Huo Yu didn’t stop looking at his phone until a line on the screen reached the end.
“Will you forgive him?” Xia Wan asked softly. The question carried a tender concern, seeking to understand Huo Yu’s feelings toward Sun Baijiang after watching the press conference.
Huo Yu was silent for a moment, his eyelashes lowered, making it difficult to discern the emotions in his eyes.
“So what if I forgive him? What if I don’t forgive him?” Huo Yu whispered after a moment. “It doesn’t matter. It’s all over now.”
To him, it was indeed over.
In fact, he didn’t harbor hatred towards Sun Baijiang for a long time.
Not only because Sun Baijiang didn’t choose to escape after the accident and told him everything immediately, not only because Sun Baijiang liked him, but it was because as he grew older when he looked back, they were only fifteen years old at that time.
What does it mean to be fifteen years old?
At the age of fifteen, Sun Baijiang was still a junior high school student. He was still completely dependent on his parents whom he has trusted most. In most people’s eyes, he was still just a child.
Except for him (HY), of course.
Which fifteen-year-old doesn’t make mistakes?
And if they really want to say it, they are actually victims.
Therefore, he never said no to the movie with Sun Baijiang that Shenzhou invested in.
But Huo Yu didn’t want to be connected with Sun Baijiang anymore. So when Sun Baijiang’s contract was up, and he wanted to sign a new one with Shenzhou, Huo Yu firmly said no. This decision reflected Huo Yu’s clear choice to distance himself from Sun Baijiang and move on.
He and Sun Baijiang did have a very sincere friendship, but he had already moved on from it, and the only one who hadn’t moved on was Sun Baijiang.
Sun Baijiang wanted to regain their past friendship or develop something else, but he didn’t understand that the best Huo Yu could do was to stop hating him.
Xia Wan raised his eyes and looked at Huo Yu seriously as if trying to confirm the truth of his words.
Huo Yu wore a gentle smile as he reached out to touch Xia Wan’s cheek, conveying reassurance. He repeated with seriousness, “It’s all over.”
“Hmm.” Xia Wan nodded.
Xia Wan gently reached out, cupping Huo Yu’s cheek in his hand. He looked into Huo Yu’s eyes and made a heartfelt promise, “In the future, you’ll have a family with me, and no one will hurt you.”
Huo Yu appeared momentarily surprised, and then his eyes took on a deeper intensity. Despite the shadow in his gaze, his eyes formed a beautifully curved shape, indicating a complex blend of emotions stirred by Xia Wan’s words.
With gentle tenderness, Xia Wan placed a soft kiss on Huo Yu’s forehead.
“What others have,” he spoke reassuringly, “you will also have everything.”
The gesture and words conveyed a sense of love and commitment, assuring Huo Yu that he deserved every happiness in life.
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naaaahhh…sun beijiang speaking up not on his matter…im glad that huo yu doesn’t mind and already doesn’t care about it but honestly…sbj is so dense..did he wanted to play some kind of savior or what? if im not mistaken huo yu said that he didn’t need ANYTHING. from him anymore but he keeps doing that 🤨 really selfish guy in my opinion…
Right? Like I get that he thought of correcting his mistake and that took courage but it’s not admirable in the least. I’m not gonna be thankful if someone aired out all my dirty laundry for the world to see, the heck? I’m relieved HY doesn’t really care but it would honestly be so awful for anyone else. How’re gonna expose something like this without even consulting the victim that CLEARLY doesn’t want anything to do with you
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