BHBF Chapter 99.2

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 5) Chapter 99.2: The Son Is The Villian (26)

However, the biggest news of the day came from the family of a former artist under the Jung Group.

The artist died at home under unclear circumstances. Now, his family has come forward to reveal that Ms. Zheng used unscrupulous means to control the artist, and that her own son was one of the victims.

Not only did they reveal the information, but they also produced the artist’s last video recording, which directly proved Zheng’s guilt.

The top executives of the Zheng Group were in a state of panic. They originally wanted to drag things out, but Zheng Minglang’s case progressed rapidly and a result was reached in a short time.

With Zheng Minglang’s crimes proven, Zheng’s Film Industry immediately became the target of public criticism. In a short time, whether Zheng’s had done something or not, it was all attributed to Zheng’s company. The company’s public relations department worked overtime for several days in a row, but they were unable to reverse the negative public opinion.

Just then, a fire broke out on the set of the palace drama that the Zheng family had invested heavily in, causing heavy damage and requiring further expenses for repairs.

When a company’s future is uncertain, some people choose to perish with the company, while more choose to protect themselves, and a small number step on their former masters to earn a pledge of loyalty to their new masters.

The situation was barely stable at first, but after one of the company’s top artists defected, it triggered a chain reaction. A large number of artists who had already found new agencies issued a joint statement accusing the company of suppressing and controlling them.

The production team suffered heavy losses, and many artists left. In an instant, everyone was turning against Zheng.

In just one month, the Zheng family, this behemoth, collapsed.

When the company was doing well, debt was normal. But now that the company has collapsed, these debts are an unbearable burden.

Before Zheng Minglang was even sentenced, his assets were frozen and were about to be forcibly executed. At this time, Ying Siyi was still suffering terribly from drug addiction in the institution and hadn’t even had time to jump into the pit.

Amidst all these complicated events, Shao Yu’s new film “The Island” has finally been released.

Judging from the trailer alone, Shao Yu’s sci-fi film seems to be of comparable quality to foreign blockbusters, but domestic sci-fi films have never been well-regarded, so the enthusiasm for watching the film is not high.

Even under these circumstances, major cinema chains, out of trust in Shao Yu, still gave him a very high number of screenings.

Three days after its release, the film gained positive word-of-mouth and immediately sparked a viewing frenzy.

Compared to other types of films, science fiction films require larger investments and take longer to produce, but similarly, once a good film is released, the profits from a blockbuster can be much greater.

Before this, no one even thought that Shao Yu would be the one to step forward and mitigate the negative impact of the Zheng incident.

No one could have imagined that a domestically produced science fiction film would one day spark a nationwide movie-watching frenzy.

The script is original, and the film’s visuals rival those of foreign blockbusters. However, Shao Yu remains the same storyteller. Beneath the sci-fi exterior, the story remains at its core, conveying universal values that resonate with the Chinese people.

Because of the overwhelming enthusiasm of the audience, it was the box office champion for three consecutive weeks, and even after the original run ended, major cinemas extended the run for another month.

By the time the movie finished its run, it had grossed 4 billion yuan, making not only Shao Yu but also all the major investors incredibly wealthy.

Several investors who withdrew their investments during filming because they thought Shao Yu was spending too much money are now regretting it deeply at home.

Several of Shao Yu’s former creditors also seized this investment opportunity. Their initial investment increased tenfold in just over half a year. With the occasional stock tips from Shao Yu, they now all treat Shao Yu like a god.

After six months of voluntary drug rehabilitation, Ying Siyi was released just in time for the awards season. The movie “Island,” which had already finished its run, was once again the subject of heated discussions across the internet due to its numerous awards. Looking around, Ying Siyi saw many people begging Shao Yu to make a sequel to the movie.

She also saw that she was on the State Administration of Radio and Television’s blacklist and knew about Zheng Minglang’s affairs. She divorced Zheng Minglang immediately and after receiving a small amount of money, she arranged to meet Shao Yu again.

Although Shao Yu was very busy, he still brought the two children to meet with her.

Having gone through so much, Ying Siyi looks much more haggard and older than before, with a look of vicissitude in her eyes.

Ying Siyi looked at the two children, but still didn’t feel anything special.

Shao Yi had already accepted the fact that Ying Siyi was a stranger, while Shao Tian had completely forgotten her mother and looked at Ying Siyi with eyes full of unfamiliarity.“It wasn’t my intention to sue you back then,” Ying Siyi said.

Shao Yu knew that the lawsuit she was referring to was the one Ying Siyi had sued him for child custody and visitation rights during the busiest time of his production of “The Island”.

“I know, that was Zheng Minglang’s idea.”

Ying Siyi never cared about the children. If a real lawsuit were to be filed, she would not be able to win custody of the two children at all, and she never cared about visitation rights either.

“We are already divorced,” Ying Siyi said.

Shao Yu nodded again to indicate that he understood.

Ying Siyi said with a hint of self-deprecation, “I can’t make it in China, so I’m preparing to go abroad.”

“Are you still planning to make movies?” Shao Yu asked.

Ying Siyi nodded and said, “Besides this, I can’t think of anything else I can do.”

“That’s good too. Good luck.”

Hearing Shao Yu say this, Ying Siyi couldn’t help but ask, “Can you give me some advice?”

Shao Yu shook his head and refused.

Seeing his reaction, Ying Siyi wasn’t surprised at all, and finally just said, “It’s my bad luck.”

Shao Yu remained silent.

Ying Siyi added, “I’ve done a lot of things to hurt you over the years, I’m sorry.”

The person who wanted to hear her apology was never Shao Yu. Shao Yu also knew that if he were down on his luck now, while Ying Siyi was still at the top of the industry, he would never get to hear her apology.

Ying Siyi’s apology sounded more like a weak person begging for pity from a strong person.

Shao Yu said, “You should apologize to me, not me.”

Ying Siyi thought for a moment and said, “Apologize to Gu Jiaying for me.”

Shao Yu nodded in agreement.

Ying Siyi whispered “I’m sorry” to the two children not far away.

As she got up to leave, she couldn’t help but ask, “Do you…do you think there’s still a chance for us?”

“Absolutely not.” Shao Yu replied, his eyes devoid of any warmth.

Seeing Shao Yu like this, Ying Siyi finally gave up completely.

Shao Yu asked the two children to say goodbye to her.

Shao Yi only said one sentence: “Goodbye.”

Shao Tian didn’t even know who she was, and said, “Goodbye, Auntie.”

Ying Siyi didn’t correct the child, forced a smile, and left.

Shao Yu took the two children to the amusement park. Shao Tian knew nothing about it and had a great time. Shao Yi was initially a little upset, but he was quickly infected by his sister’s mood.

When they got home that evening, Shao Tian was so tired that she fell asleep in Shao Yu’s arms. Although Shao Yi was also asleep, he woke up when Shao Yu carried him to bed.

“Will she come back?” Shao asked softly.

Shao Yu said, “I don’t know, but if you want to see her in the future, you can contact her.”

Shao Yi sighed and said, “Forget it, let nature take its course.”

Shao Yu patted his head and said, “It’s nothing serious, go to sleep.”

Shao Yi was already feeling sleepy, and upon hearing this, he really didn’t think about anything else. Soon, Shao Yu heard a long, drawn-out breathing sound.

Ying Siyi’s departure was like a drop of water flowing into the ocean, having no real impact on the lives of the family of three. The only difference was that Shao Yu changed her previous work situation.

Originally, he would immediately start another project after finishing one, but after Ying Siyi left, Shao Yu’s mood instantly relaxed.

He doesn’t participate in projects during winter and summer vacations, and he only spends two or three months on set during the rest of the year. He maintains a frequency of one film per year, and no matter how much his fans request, he doesn’t increase his workload.

When he’s not working, he always picks up and drops off his two children on weekdays, and he usually takes them out to play on weekends. During the winter and summer vacations each year, he takes his two children to various places for practical experience.

Shao Yu did not interfere excessively with the growth of his two children, nor did he have any requirements for their academic performance. He was only slightly stricter with them when they developed good study habits.

He always tried his best to satisfy his children’s interests whenever they mentioned them, and as a result, even as his two children grew up, they maintained a relationship with him that was both independent and very close.

Over the years, people around him and even children have suggested that Shao Yu remarry, but Shao Yu has never listened and continues to do his own thing.

When I’m at work, I work hard; when I’m at home, I write scripts or participate in various activities of the charity foundation.

Zhang Ming was naturally intelligent, and after marrying Gu Jiaying, he finally began directing for the first time. Shao Yu wrote the script for him and stayed on set for two days to make sure he could handle things on his own before leaving.

Zhang Ming directed a low-budget romance film. Although the film has some problems due to his lack of experience, the flaws do not detract from its overall excellence. It is still a work that shows his sincerity.

Shao Yu deliberately scheduled the film for Valentine’s Day, which immediately made it stand out from the competition and become a dark horse in the box office. Zhang Ming’s directorial debut was a great success, and he had more confidence when he made his second film.

As Zhang Ming gradually got the hang of directing, he was no longer limited to Shao Yu’s scripts. Instead, he selected good scripts from other sources. He later directed many films, some of which were hits and some were flops. Overall, after ten years in the industry, he became one of the top ten directors in China.

Zhang Ming’s films mostly starred Gu Jiaying. The two were a harmonious couple throughout their lives, without any scandals or gossip. Their love lasted a lifetime and became a beautiful story in film history.

The person serving as the backdrop for these two is Shao Yu, an older divorced man who has not remarried.

Shao Yu produces one work per year, either a movie or a TV series, and the subject matter is entirely up to him. However, almost every one of them brings her both fame and fortune, and even sparks a new trend in the subject matter.

The same subject matter, which is a masterpiece in Shao Yu’s hands, often becomes a poor imitation in the hands of others.During the years when feminist concepts were flourishing, several of Shao Yu’s works on related themes were regarded as classics. However, even with standard teaching materials available, those who wanted to make money later still couldn’t understand the audience’s mindset.

Whenever they see works that promote views such as “preferring sons to daughters” or “women should return to the home” even in the new century, someone always brings up Shao Yu.

While other people’s “feminism” is mixed with feudal remnants and personal interests, only Shao Yu’s “feminism” is truly exploring the core of this subject. Some people have even given Shao Yu the title of “outstanding graduate of the contemporary male virtue class”.

Shao Yu, always eager for drama, jumped out and claimed the title. However, as everyone followed him in launching new projects, he started playing dead again.

Shao Yu’s philanthropic work has been steadily progressing. He has managed the foundation for forty years and has never accepted any external donations, always supporting the foundation with his own works.

The charitable foundation has always done practical things, and when it succeeds, it simply announces it on its own official website without excessive publicity.