Zou Lixiang’s shouting completely halted the production of the film.
A movie that costs tens of millions would take at least 3 months, so the crew spends around 6 figures every day just for the basics.
Zou Lixiang was purely there for the money, but the crew just simply didn’t have the time to deal with her.
The contract was their own fault, but If she kept rambling on, there’s really nothing they could do.
Lu Lu was still a child. Although she plays a major character, the main actor was still Song Heran.
In this situation, Lu Lu’s wage was around $30k-$50k.
Fang Rui looked at Zou Lixiang, knowing that she was there purely for the money.
Zou Lixiang was a terrible parent to Lu Lu, and to know that the little kid’s hard-earned money will be taken by her will piss people off.
However, she was still the guardian of Lu Lu, so legally, they couldn’t do anything.
If Zou Lixiang really spread the word about casting Lu Lu without her consent, it would heavily damage their reputation.
Since it’s only a tiny amount, Fang Rui thought it was best to give it to her and forget about the incident.
He was prepared to pay Zou Lixiang.
But Song Heran clearly had other plans, as he called over a security guard.
He looked at Zou Lixiang coldly, “Get this woman out immediately!”
Song Heran was known for easily losing his temper. In his eyes, the world does not bow down to the influence of others.
His personality coexists with himself in the entertainment industry.
So Fang Rui obviously knew that Song Heran would never allow Lu Lu’s pay to go to this woman.
But now it is important to focus on the big picture.
So Fang Rui quickly stopped him, “Song Heran, let me handle this.”
However, Song Heran didn’t back down so easily.
“Lu Lu has nothing to do with you! You will not take a penny of her money.”
Lu Lu’s pay was nothing compared to Song Heran’s, but he knew that Zou Lixiang wouldn’t stop exploiting Lu Lu after she got a taste.
Song Heran raged when he thought about how they thought to steal Lu Lu’s money just so that they can spend it on themselves.
“I can’t tolerate this injustice.” Song Heran stated.
After that, he waved again, “Get the woman out at once!”
Zou Lixiang least expected Song Heran to stand up for a little girl.
She tried very hard to come up with threats, but they were all rendered useless.
After getting kicked out, Zou Kixiang still stood at the door, threatening Song Heran and Director Fang
Fang Rui was a popular director, but most people wouldn’t care much about any bad news posted related to him.
But Song Heran wasn’t the same.
In recent years, his popularity has skyrocketed. He’s everywhere: TV shows, mall posters, station ads.
Almost everyone knows who he is and he has many fangirls.
Hearing Song Heran’s name, everyone started to notice Zou Lixiang shouting.
Some fans who heard their favorite male actor was being insulted immediately picked up a phone to record and defend him.
Zou Lixiang was just angry, but she didn’t mean to openly insult a famous movie star like that.
She saw more and more people gather and film her. She immediately started to freak out.
She knew how large Song Heran’s fanbase was.
She’s seen the news about fans getting revenge for their idols. She’ll face the same fate if she was not careful.
Zou Lixiang quickly covered his face and ran out of the crowd.
Though she left in embarrassment, she still didn’t feel safe when she got home.
She can’t give up on Lu Lu’s pay, but going head to head was clearly not the answer.
Director Fang Rui and Song Heran were powerful, so she couldn’t take them on alone.
Zou Lixiang thought about it and felt that in order to get the money, she had to make use of her identity as Lu Lu’s guardian.
Fortunately, Lu Yuanzhou doesn’t have many relatives.
No one will compete with her for custody of Lu Lu.
Although she was a stepmother, ultimately, she was still Lu Lu’s legal guardian. No matter how nice these people treated Lu Lu, they were still outsiders.
Besides, Lu Lu was only three years old. There were still 15 years left until she became an adult.
Song Heran was only 22 years old and still a kid himself, how can he raise another kid?
Even if they have money, raising a kid requires so much effort. The law doesn’t care about how rich you are, either.
Can Song Heran provide Lu Lu the warmth of a family?
Can he take good care of the kid?
Even if he takes custody, in the end, he’ll have to find another family to adopt her anyway.
Song Heran was still very unstable, she just doesn’t believe the court would hand over custody to an outsider.
Zou Lixiang became reassured.
The relationship between her and Lu Lu can’t be changed.
On the other side, at the studio, Fang Rui’s mind was in a frenzy because of Song Heran’s actions.
In the beginning, he casted Song Heran because his acting skills and his brutal personality were similar to the character he portrays.
But now, he’s starting to become a little uncertain if choosing him was the right choice.
It’s best to avoid people like Zou Lixiang.
But Song just had to go head-to-head.
Fang Rui raised his voice, “Song Heran, do you know what problems we will face if we keep fighting her head on?”
“So what? We’re just supposed to sit here while Lu Lu is being exploited by her stepmother for money?”
Fang Rui didn’t know how to explain the situation to Song Heran.
The world isn’t all about right or wrong. You have to take the steps necessary for your situation.
Fang Rui sighed and said, “Song, you’re still young….”
A Twenty-two-year old kid, he doesn’t have much experience in society. He’ll eventually learn his own lesson.
Song Heran was very annoyed at people who still called him young.
His parents weren’t around much when he was young. They only provided him with money.
Over the years, he has not experienced anything less than others.
He admitted that he was indeed very lucky when Qiao Yi decided to take him under her wing.
Although negative comments about him exist all the time, there were fans to protect him and he didn’t take anything personally.
He was indeed young and well protected, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know anything, does it?
Is understanding just knowing how to compromise?
Do you have to be at an old age to lose the concept of right and wrong?
Song Heran could never understand why old people always compromised and let others succeed when they know what’s right and wrong.
He felt that he would never be able to bow his head to any of those people.