Best friend turned enemy? Marrying the villain, if she runs, I'll run too.

Chu Weiwei was a smart person and instantly understood what the other party meant.

"Miss Meng, isn't doing this... a bit unethical?"

After all, it was Meng Tang who signed the contract first, and for them to use such underhanded tactics to prevent Meng Tang from getting the filming is not only immoral, but downright shameless.

Meng Yurou suppressed her smile, "Director Chu, the entertainment industry is just like a business war. It's either you or me. If you're too kind-hearted in this industry, you'll be eliminated very quickly."

"Only by seizing every opportunity, regardless of the consequences, can one stand out from the crowd and become the most dazzling dark horse. Opportunities are for those who are prepared."

Meng Yurou patted her shoulder, "This is the first drama I've invested in. If it goes well, Director Chu and I will have more opportunities to work together in the future. Director Chu shouldn't let me down, right?"

Chu Weiwei cherished this hard-won opportunity more than anyone else.

When she returned to China, she was so eager to film dramas and achieve success, all in order to revitalize the Chu family and let everyone in Jiangcheng know that the Chu family was once part of Jiangcheng's upper class.

"I know what to do, Miss Meng. Don't worry, the filming at Baiyun Tower can only be done by our crew."

Meng Yurou then smiled again, "Miss Chu is so clever and capable, her future is definitely immeasurable."

It wasn't difficult to contact the person in charge of Changlu Film City. Before their film crew came to shoot, they had to reach an agreement with them first.

*

The studio was successfully set up, and all departments were ready. Meng Tang sat in front of the monitor, holding a microphone, and said, "All departments, get ready."

Just as they were about to start filming, a group of people suddenly burst into the studio.

"Stop filming. Clean this place up right now. You have thirty minutes to leave Changlu, or don't blame us for tearing it down ourselves."

Meng Tang was most annoyed by being disturbed during filming, especially by this group of people who were so rude. They were talking while kicking the props, acting like thugs causing trouble.

Tong Tong immediately stood up and said, "Sister Tang, I'll go see what's going on."

"Who are you? We are from a film crew. We are filming here. We have a lease agreement with Changlu Film City, so our filming is legal."

“If you don’t leave and continue to cause trouble here, we will call the police.”

To everyone's surprise, the other party showed no fear of Tong Tong's warning.

“We are staff members of Changlu Film and Television City. It was the higher-ups who issued a notice that the crew of ‘The Wrongful Conspiracy’ is not allowed to film at any scenic spot in Changlu.”

"Those who know what's good for them should pack their things and leave. This is Changlu's territory. We say no filming, and that means no filming. There's no room for negotiation."

The other party's assertiveness angered Tong Tong.

"What do you mean 'The Record of the Investigation' is not allowed to be filmed here? We clearly reached an agreement with the person in charge of Changlu beforehand, and we signed and stamped it. How can you just say that we can't film here? You're going too far!"

The leader sneered disdainfully, "I don't care what contract you signed. We just do what the higher-ups tell us. You don't want to move it yourselves, do you?"

"Alright, guys, take all this stuff apart and throw it out!"

When the crew saw this commotion, they immediately rushed over to stop it.

"What are you doing? Don't touch our props! Can you afford to pay for them if you break them?"

"If you keep blocking our way and refusing to cooperate, don't blame us for being impolite. Get out of our way!"

Just as tensions were about to rise, Meng Tang spoke up: "Stop!"

When the director arrived, the crew members all stepped back.

"Was it an order from the higher-ups at Changlu that forbade our film crew from shooting here?"

The leader said, "Of course, otherwise why would we be here causing trouble? You're in charge, right? I'm not one to bully young girls. I advise you to be sensible and pack your things and leave."

Meng Tang was not annoyed. Instead, she said calmly, "It's fine to break the contract and not cooperate with us, but you broke the contract first, and without any reason."

"Based on this alone, I can sue you. Of course, I don't want things to get too ugly. I want your manager to come see me, explain why you breached the contract, and provide appropriate compensation. Otherwise, I'll call the police right now."

“Even if Changlu is your territory, I have a contract in hand. Even if the police come, I am still filming legally. On the contrary, you are the ones who gathered a crowd to cause trouble and deliberately sabotaged things. You will probably be going to jail.”

After a reasoned and well-founded analysis, the group of people indeed became less arrogant than before.

The leader then made a phone call.

"Our general manager wants you to come to his office. He will personally discuss the specifics of the contract termination with you."

When Li Su came out of the dressing room, she saw the two sides facing off.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that Changlu Film City had unilaterally breached the contract for some unknown reason, prohibiting their film crew from shooting there.

With her fiery temper, she charged forward immediately.

"Why waste words with these people? Just beat them up and they'll listen!"

As she spoke, Li Su rolled up her sleeves.

Meng Tang stopped her, "No rush, let's go see what's going on first. We have a written contract in hand, so even if things get heated, they're the ones in the wrong first."

Li Su instantly understood Meng Tang's meaning and suppressed her anger, saying, "I'll go with you. If they're just being unreasonable and causing trouble, my fists aren't to be trifled with."

With Li Su around, Meng Tang was naturally completely at ease.

"Tongtong, you stay here and keep an eye on the equipment and props. If they cause trouble again before I get back, just call the police. Don't say anything more to them."

Meng Tang didn't care about anything else, but she felt it was unnecessary to waste the crew's equipment and props because of these people who were deliberately causing trouble.

Tong Tong expressed her understanding and, with a look of resignation, led the crew to guard the area.

Li Su waited outside the office, while Meng Tang knocked on the door and entered.

"Manager Lü, is there anything wrong with the contract we signed earlier? Manager Lü, what exactly do you mean by sending people to the film set?"

Since the other party had come to her door to cause trouble, Meng Tang didn't bother with formalities and went straight to the point.

Manager Lü, abandoning his previous amiable demeanor, pushed the contract forward expressionlessly.

"Due to some objective reasons, Changlu is unable to continue its cooperation with you, Director Meng. Don't worry, we will pay the penalty for breach of contract in accordance with the contract, and you will not be shortchanged by a single penny."

“I just need to ask Director Meng to pack up and move his things out of Changlu within half an hour. That will save both of us a lot of trouble.”

Meng Tang didn't move, but instead sat down on the sofa, adopting a negotiating attitude.

"After all, it was Manager Lü who breached the contract first. If you hadn't wanted to work with me in the first place, I naturally wouldn't have said anything. But now my crew has already moved in."

“The studio was already set up. The costs of all this, plus your sudden breach of contract, Manager Lü, have prevented my drama from being filmed and located normally.”

"All of these issues combined can't be settled with just paying a penalty. Manager Lü, you need to give me a proper explanation. What are the objective reasons that made you willing to breach the contract to kick my crew out of Changlu?"