Fu Zhi had not expected that Mu Chenxi, whose life was as tough as a cockroach and who remained persistent no matter how many times she defeated her, would start weeping just because she'd answered "okay".

Jiang Zong could not help looking at Mu Chenxi.

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'That's all she's got? Fu Zhi hasn't done anything to her and she already started to cry? I was beaten by her last time and I didn't even make a single sound.'

Jiang Zong retracted his gaze from the group of reporters with cameras.

He thought for a moment and then handed a paper towel to Mu Chenxi before saying, "Don't cry."

'There will be a lot more chances for you to cry in the future now that you've gotten under Fu Zhi's skin.'

Jiang Zong did not know why his father wanted to cooperate with the Jiang Family at all. They were just a useless bunch of simpletons.

For example, Mu Chenxi was not able to see through Jiang Zong's true intentions right now. She lowered her head as her cheeks flushed in embarrassment. "Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

However, she received no response from Jiang Zong. When she raised her head, she was stunned to see that Jiang Zong had already gone to Fu Zhi's side and was draping his jacket over her shoulders.

'He's such a scumbag!'

On the other hand, Fu Zhi tried her best to stay away from Jiang Zong, for he looked like someone who would die young.

Jiang Zong took another step toward her and said, "The weather is freezing, and you might get a cold. I heard you're going to make a movie?"

Fu Zhi lifted her head and looked at him.

"I know you're the one who sabotaged the cooperation between Pure Feather and the Mu Family."

It was not a secret that Pure Feather had terminated her cooperation with the Mu Family. The reason Jiang Zong's father had asked him to come to Yu City was to cut ties with the Mu Family as well as figure out the relationship between the Mu Family and Pure Feather.

Jiang Zong had never read "Phantom Light" before, but since "Red Sun" was required reading material for the college entrance examination, it went without saying that Jiang Zong had read it before.

If he had not read the book, he might not have realized this, but after reading it, although he was amazed by the writing style of the author, he could see some shadows of Fu Zhi in the characters she had created.

Star Maker Entertainment had also released a statement to explain the meeting between Ye Shiyun and Fu Zhi.

After Jiang Zong connected all the dots, he noticed something but was not sure about it.

Thus, while talking to Fu Zhi, he was wearing a smile on his face and he did not beat around the bush. It was as if he was saying, "Just admit that you're the troublemaker."

In return, Fu Zhi had the urge to reply, "Winter is coming, and it's time for the Jiang Corporation to go bankrupt."

With that thought in mind, Fu Zhi stopped in her tracks. However, before she could say anything, Jiang Zong added, "Well, I have earned some extra money recently. It's not much, just about 80 to 90 million yuan. It might be too little for a commercial film, but it should be more than sufficient to fund your domestic war film."

Fu Zhi thought for a while and replied, "Yeah, it's enough."

"So, Ms. Fu, don't you think you should make some effort to entertain your future investor? If…"

"If you're talking about an investment, then you can stop talking now." Fu Zhi interrupted him. "After all, there are a lot of people who want to invest in my movie. However, if you insist, you can always donate the money to us, and we might include your name in the closing credits."

Jiang Zong was stumped.

'Donate? Might? So that means there's a chance I won't get anything in return after I put my money into the movie?!'

Jiang Zong did not know whether he should laugh at Fu Zhi or beat her. He pointed at himself and hissed, "Fu Zhi, do you think I'm stupid?"

*

The gathering started soon after Fu Zhi's arrival.

Mr. Mu came forward and warmed up the atmosphere. Although the aim of this gathering was to humiliate Fu Zhi, most importantly, a lot of well-known movie directors had shown up as well, as the Ouyang Family and the Jiang Family had sent their respective representatives to the gathering.

Mr. Mu asked Mu Chenxi to prepare for the piano performance later. Besides, he'd also invited the most famous orchestra and dance group in Yu City, as well as some potential actors and actresses to the gathering.

Everyone began to take their seats.

Perhaps they had a different identity, as Song Fang was placed in the last row, while Fu Zhi was placed in the second row. As for Jiang Zong, he was sitting diagonally from Fu Zhi's seat.

There was an angry expression on his face, and his jaw was tightly set.

When all the guests had taken their seats, Mr. Mu started to give his speech. "First of all, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to the gathering held by the Mu Family. The main objective of this gathering is to create a space for everyone to catch up with each other, listen to some music, watch some dancing, as well as address the collaboration with Pure Feather on the release of a film and television show…"

A round of applause erupted as Mr. Mu continued his speech.

Song Fang rolled his eyes, as he had never seen someone as shameless as Mr. Mu before. Not only had he said that the Jiang Family and the Ouyang Family were their friends, but he'd also implied that Pure Feather would continue to work with them.

[But the Jiang Family and the Ouyang Family are indeed supporting them,] Fu Zhi replied.

[That's why I don't understand. Are the Ouyang Family and the Jiang Family blind? Why can't they just mind their own business? Why must they work with a shameless family like the Mu Family? Is there a loose screw in their heads?]

[Well, I'm sure they have their own plans for cooperating with the Mu Family. The Jiang Family is cunning, and I guess they just want to make things tough for the Fu Family.]

Song Fang was not familiar with how things worked in a company, so he did not reply. At the same time, the more Fu Zhi thought about it, the angrier she became with the Jiang Family.

It was precisely the Jiang Family's support that had emboldened the Mu Family. If they did not want to ruin her reputation, would Song Fang have dragged her to this gathering?

If Song Fang had not dragged her to the gathering, she would be skiing with Xu Wei at the free ski resort near her home right now.

The Jiang Family had caused her and the Fu Family a lot of trouble. Now, she just wanted Jiang Zong to donate money to her movie, yet he refused to do it?

The anger in Fu Zhi's heart grew even stronger as she thought about it. Then, overwhelmed by her rage, she kicked Jiang Zong's chair.

"I just want you to donate money to my movie! What's wrong with that?"

'You'll only lose 80 to 90 million yuan, but I missed out on the joy of going to the ski resort!'

With that thought in mind, Fu Zhi added, "I don't care what you say. You have to donate money to my movie! Don't tell me that the Jiang Family is so poor that you can't even take 80 or 90 million yuan out?"

Jiang Zong turned his head around and looked at Fu Zhi in disbelief. He did not know what had gotten into Fu Zhi's brain and why she had kicked his chair. That said, he was not a pushover, so he was not going to let Fu Zhi off the hook so easily.

He looked at her angrily and hissed, "You don't want your leg anymore? Kick me again if you dare!"

Fu Zhi nodded and kicked Jiang Zong's chair again.

Jiang Zong was speechless.

'F*ck! Do you think I'm a Hello Kitty just because I don't dare to beat you? Let me show you how I fight!'

Jiang Zong shot up from his seat. Sitting not far away, Ouyang Ya lifted her brows. She walked closer to Wu Zhiheng and said, "I heard that Jiang Zong has a bad temper and he will seek revenge for the smallest grievance. Just you wait. If the Mu Family doesn't kick Fu Zhi out of this hall, Jiang Zong is going to turn the entire hall upside down."

Honestly, Wu Zhiheng still could not get over Fu Zhi. After all, she was the prettiest girl he had ever seen in his life. However, after what she had done to him a few days ago, he pushed away the last bit of love he had for her and harrumphed, "Hmph! She deserves it."

Jiang Zong had a bad temper indeed. After he exchanged a glance with Fu Zhi, he raised his arm into the air.

Wu Zhiheng's heart leaped into his throat.

'Holy... Her cheek will certainly swell up if that slap hits her face.'

Just as Wu Zhiheng pulled his phone out to record this historical moment, a loud thud erupted from the front row of the hall.

Jiang Zong's hand fell on the shoulder of a certain well-known movie director on his right side as he asked, "Can we change seats?"

Both Wu Zhiheng and Ouyang Ya's jaws dropped to the floor, and they could not come around to their senses for a long time after they saw what had just happened.

'You're the heir of the Jiang Corporation, yet you're afraid of Fu Zhi?!

The corner of Ouyang Ya's lips twitched uncontrollably.

Wu Zhiheng then asked, "Why didn't Jiang Zong beat her?"

"He probably didn't want to talk too much or fight with a bandit like Fu Zhi, but I'm sure that he's not a pushover. If Fu Zhi keeps refusing to change her attitude, she will be in big trouble."

In Ouyang Ya's opinion, Fu Zhi was nothing different from a bandit.

At the same time, just as Ouyang Ya finished speaking, Fu Zhi suddenly realized that her legs were pretty long. Although they were not as long as Ye Jiu's, she was still able to reach the back of Jiang Zong's chair without any difficulty.

Thus, she put down the gaming console in her hand and delivered another kick at the back of Jiang Zong's chair.

Jiang Zong was stunned.

He spun around to look at Fu Zhi again and said, "Fu Zhi, do you really think I don't dare to beat you?"

As he was talking, he pulled his hand out of his pocket.

'This is it! This is it! They are going to fight!' Wu Zhiheng shouted inwardly.

At the same time, the movie director sitting next to Jiang Zong was shivering uncontrollably, as he feared that Jiang Zong might accidentally hit him again.

"I see," Fu Zhi replied flatly.

Wu Zhiheng pointed at Ouyang Ya and told her, "See? No man can resist that kind of provocation!"

Just as Wu Zhiheng spoke, Jiang Zong could not hold himself back anymore and flung a check at Fu Zhi. "Take this money and leave me alone. I will watch the movie, so make sure you include my name in the closing credits."

Fu Zhi said, "Wow! Thank you, Mr. Jiang. You're really generous!"

Jiang Zong felt his chest begin to ache again and thought that it had been a bad decision to come to this gathering.