Chapter 1686: Left Hand

Chapter 1686 -826: Left Hand

Zhou Yun answered the phone and asked, “Sister Lan, why are you suddenly looking for me?”

Zhou Lan said, “Xiao Yun, something big has happened!”

“What?” Zhou Yun asked in surprise, “What big thing has happened?”

Zhou Lan said, “Zhi Wei has been accused of drug use.”

Zhou Yun was stunned.

Zhi Wei is the screenwriter for “Laissez-faire” and “Moon Sinking at Sea.”

Drug use?

In the entertainment circle, every year a few people are exposed for drug scandals, and after that, they disappear from the industry.

Zhou Yun feels it’s a pity whenever she sees news about these people.

A promising future, just ruined like that. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

For such incidents, she feels both regret and a bit of anger for their lack of self-control.

Knowing that this matter, once exposed, can ruin one’s life.

Yet, there are always those who cross the boundary, step into danger, believing they won’t be discovered.

But Zhou Yun never imagined that one day someone like that would be so close to her.

Previously, Zhou Yun was most worried about Huaichun.

This person’s romantic relationships have always been chaotic, unwilling to be with anyone long term, just playing around.

Unexpectedly, all of a sudden, Zhi Wei has been exposed for drug use.

It’s unbelievable.

Zhou Yun immediately understood why Wu Chengbao would call Song Chi at this time as well.

It’s for the same reason that Zhou Lan called her.

They still have a series written by Zhi Wei that hasn’t aired yet.

Given the current trend, once someone is labeled a disgraced artist, they are censored and cannot appear in the public eye anymore.

“Moon Sinking at Sea” might be affected by Zhi Wei and not be able to air.

Zhou Lan: “Regarding this matter, let’s not respond for now. There are just rumors circulating, we don’t know if it’s true or false. Let’s wait for the police’s official announcement. But if ‘Moon Sinking at Sea’ really can’t air, then we shot this drama for nothing.”

Zhou Yun listened to Zhou Lan and glanced at Song Chi.

Song Chi also happened to look at her at that moment.

“There’s nothing we can do,” Zhou Yun said, though she felt very sad inside.

Creating a work requires so many people’s effort and dedication, and Zhou Yun and Song Chi gave their all to this drama. If this work can’t meet the audience because of one person’s mistake, it really makes her uncomfortable.

“Moon Sinking at Sea” has already become a trending topic.

Due to the participation of Zhou Yun and Song Chi, this series has been a regular on the list of most anticipated film and television works.

Now that Zhi Wei is in trouble, the release of this series is in doubt, and it has sparked heated discussion.

In the past, if a TV series had an actor with issues, either they would cut the actor’s scenes completely, or they would reshoot with someone else, and it could still be released.

But the entire series of “Moon Sinking at Sea” was created by Zhi Wei, and there’s no way to replace it.

What should they do?

This is Seapool Film and Television and Chen Wenjun’s most frustrating, infuriating, and worrisome problem.

Chen Wenjun tried every possible way to reach higher-ups to save this series and gather information.

He deeply regretted not having aired this series earlier; if it really ended up shelved due to Zhi Wei’s issues, several billion in investment could be lost, and Seapool would suffer greatly, taking three to five years to recover, if it could recover at all.

Now, Chen Wenjun feels as angry as possible, but he doesn’t have time to vent at Zhi Wei.

Chen Wenjun contacted the broadcasting authorities, gathering information.

If a screenwriter is in trouble, can the series still be aired?

This matter has no precedent; everything is unknown.

Song Chi’s company is in the same situation; they previously contracted with Zhi Wei for a sequel to “Laissez-faire,” the initial payment was made, but now it obviously can’t proceed.

The initial payment will likely not be recovered.

Wu Chengbao called Song Chi to discuss this matter.

Of course, compared to the potential loss Chen Wenjun may face, this is a minor issue.

Zhou Yun and Song Chi ended the call and exchanged glances.

“Well, this is it,” Zhou Yun said with a resigned smile.

Song Chi also smiled and said, “It seems our luck isn’t very good.”

Zhou Yun nodded.

“If ‘Moon Sinking at Sea’ really can’t be aired, then it was shot for nothing.”

“If it can’t air domestically, it still can overseas,” Song Chi said, “but airing domestically would be the best. We just don’t know what’s the stance of the broadcasting authority. Old Wu told me Chen Wenjun has already gone to them first thing.”