Power and Wealth

Chapter 1717

Chapter 1717

Inside the room.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

As the President, Mr. Zhou remained calm; he had weathered many storms and should not have appeared so shocked. However, only the top executives in their company knew why. The company had been liberal with its funds recently, investing heavily in a TV drama and another film that was about to start shooting. The company's finances were heavily committed to these projects. Losses were manageable as long as the TV drama aired on schedule and the film premiered. Even if they underperformed or lost money, some costs could still be recouped through box office or ratings. But now, if this directive from higher authorities was true, it meant pure financial loss. Unable to broadcast the TV drama and release the film meant losing every cent invested.

Indefinitely?

Were they indefinitely suspended?

Mr. Zhou and the senior executives felt their hearts sink!

Although the film and television industry was stricter now than before, this extreme measure seemed unnecessary. Besides, their productions didn't breach any regulations!

How could this happen?

Why would they do this?

Did they want to destroy their company?

The situation caught everyone off guard. They were all stunned, unable to react for a long time.

Mr. Zhou's face darkened. "Are you sure?"

"Just got the call, very sure," the person replied.

Without hesitation, Zhou immediately dialed back. "Hello, I'm from Hongye Company... Yes... Yes... How... Our TV drama... But..." His expression told everyone that this was true. Higher authorities had indeed halted all their film and television productions.

The atmosphere turned somber.

No one even considered involving Dong Xuebing. Perhaps, due to their subjective judgment of his appearance and age, they didn't think he had any capabilities. They didn't know why disaster had struck so suddenly. Only Deputy Chief Chang looked deeply at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing remained silent, smoking his cigarette.

Yu Meixia knew Dong Xuebing's capabilities. "Xuebing, you..."

Director Sun was also a senior figure in the General Administration and was closely related to Mr. Zhou. Many projects had almost passed through his hands. So, Director Sun was slightly annoyed. How could such a big decision to stop projects not be communicated to him? What was going on?

Director Sun immediately said, "Forget it. I'll find out for you!"

Mr. Zhou was certain. He didn't believe Director Sun couldn't handle this.

Five minutes later, Director Sun called back. However, his attitude had changed. He hesitated briefly before saying, "Old Zhou, it's not that I don't want to help you. This halt came directly from higher authorities. Even after trying to negotiate, there's nothing more I can do."

Zhou was dumbfounded. "What? How could this happen? You..."

Director Sun asked, "Have you offended someone?"

"I... I haven't," Zhou's heart skipped a beat.

Director Sun didn't believe him. "Don't blame me for not reminding you. If you've offended someone, you better fix things quickly. Maybe there's still a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, your film and television projects won't pass the review. I can tell you for sure that's impossible. Someone higher up is pressing down on this."

Zhou was unwilling. "Then should I go to Director Liu and others again?"

Director Sun sighed, "It's useless to say more. But given our relationship over the years, I can tell you, this matter... it's useless no matter who you try to find."

"Director Sun!"

"That's it, I'm hanging up."

Beep beep beep, the line disconnected.

Useless no matter who you try to find? Useless no matter who you try to find?

Mr. Zhou repeated these words in his mind, his face growing paler. He looked towards the monitoring room not far away, finally realizing the caliber of person he had offended!

This is bad!

He might have played a big game this time!