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Du Sheng's other "maid," Wang Yi, felt a little conflicted.

The once three-person room now left her alone every night. On top of that, learning about Liu Tao's advancing relationship with Du Sheng and her landing the female lead role with his help left Wang Yi inexplicably envious and jealous.

She realized she had underestimated Du Sheng's abilities. He seemed far more desirable than even the digital film actor she'd admired. If she had stayed that night, would the outcome have been different for her?

Regardless of what others thought, Liu Tao's scenes had officially wrapped up.

Zhang Dahuzi didn't visit the set, and even if he had, he wouldn't throw a wrap party for a supporting actress. Only a few people, including Wang Yi, Cheng Hao, Du Sheng, and Ju Jueliang, offered their congratulations, but Liu Tao was still delighted.

That night, despite her best efforts, Liu Tao couldn't match Du Sheng's energy and ended up thoroughly exhausted. She regretted not being able to deplete his strength entirely, hoping it would keep him from flirting while she was away. It seemed, however, that his limits were impossible to reach.

The next morning, Du Sheng borrowed a car from the production team to personally see her off.

"During this time, don't let any young girls sweep you off your feet," Liu Tao warned, looking at the handsome man driving with a mix of unease and affection.

She knew all too well how lethal his charm was, and with his rising stardom, there would undoubtedly be more admirers surrounding him.

"Come on, you're overthinking it," Du Sheng replied with a yawn.

While he wasn't exactly a saint, he wasn't desperate either.

"Overthinking? Your little cousin's gaze toward you says otherwise!" Liu Tao teased with a sly smile.

To be honest, this man's myriad strengths made her feel utterly captivated.

"Yifei's mom watches me like a hawk. Do you think that's even possible?" Du Sheng retorted lazily.

It was a sore point for him. It would be one thing if he had actually done something, but he hadn't.

Liu Tao couldn't help but laugh, clearly enjoying his discomfort.

The lighthearted conversation eased her mood significantly, letting her set aside her earlier concerns.

After seeing her off at the airport, Du Sheng returned to the set and immediately threw himself into filming.

The following day, Zhang Dahuzi made a rare visit to the set, arriving with full fanfare.

Massive banners hung over the streets reading:

"Warmly Welcome Zhang Zhizong and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to Licheng!"

"Isn't this a bit over the top?"

This thought crossed many people's minds. To the uninformed, it looked like a government official was visiting for inspection.

During lunch, Zhao Jian casually mentioned Du Sheng's A Difficult Scripture.

Predictably, Zhang Dahuzi dismissed it outright without even listening to the demo, insisting that a professional songwriter had already been commissioned.

Ju Jueliang and Zhao Jian exchanged glances, both aware of how perfectly the song fit Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Their only hope now was to sell it during the second or third broadcasting cycle to regions like Guangdong and Hong Kong-Macau.

Meanwhile, Chief Director Zhou Yaowen attempted to bring up a lingering issue with Zhang Zhizong, though the atmosphere quickly turned tense.

"Producer Zhang, the director's note I wrote—didn't you promise to share it with everyone? External Affairs hasn't followed up yet."

During location shooting on Peach Blossom Island in Zhejiang, Zhou had written a motivational piece to re-energize the crew. He handed it to Zhang, but half a month later, there was no sign of it.

"Everyone seems motivated enough; I don't think it's necessary," Zhang dismissed casually before walking off to discuss production matters with Yu Min and Zhao Jian.

Zhou Yaowen frowned. He understood that Zhang Zhizong's trip wasn't just about overseeing the development and promotion of the film city but also about consolidating power.

And how does one consolidate power quickly? By undermining the influence of the chief director.

Zhang's tendency to stir up drama was well-known, and Zhou suspected there might be ulterior motives in play.

Ju Jueliang, Yuan Bin, Du Sheng, and others exchanged glances but refrained from commenting.

While everyone understood the situation, it wasn't their place to interfere.

Even though producers, like directors and actors, were essentially employees, those who could secure funding wielded considerable influence. Zhang Zhizong's methods, however, were undeniably heavy-handed—classic examples of "killing the chicken to scare the monkey."

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The next day, tensions erupted.

Zhou Yaowen's voice echoed across the set, filled with frustration and anger.

"How many times do I have to say this? We need a drone to shoot this overhead scene! Without it, we'll lose the grandeur!"

He had reached his breaking point with certain meddlesome behaviors.

They were filming Hu Jun's Soaring Dragon in the Sky. Any director with basic sense would know how to approach it. Yet Zhang Zhizong insisted on using four cameras to shoot from different angles, completely disregarding the director's input.

"This is my project," Zhang declared coldly. "If you can't handle it, then don't. My crew is never short of directors. From today onward, every expense—even a single nail—requires my approval."

His tone left no room for argument.

As the argument escalated, the atmosphere on set grew increasingly tense.

From Zhao Jian, Ju Jueliang, and Hu Jun to the backstage crew, everyone held their breath, fearing they'd get caught in the crossfire.

While most pretended to busy themselves with work or studying the script, their ears were trained on the unfolding drama.

In the midst of the chaos, one person casually cleaned a handheld video camera, surreptitiously capturing the scene before swapping out the tape.

Zheng Ziyan, the mischievous "little demon," hadn't had much exciting material lately and had been pestering Du Sheng non-stop.

She was actually harassing him! Even during late-night script rehearsals with Liu Tao, she managed to send disruptive pop-up messages.

Since Du Sheng occasionally needed her influence, he decided to "generously" provide an exclusive scoop.

After all, Zhang Zhizong had a penchant for stirring up drama. This little nudge might even earn Du Sheng some gratitude.

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"Explosive! Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Crew's Core Members Clash Over a Woman!"

"Exposed! Producer Zhang's Power Grab Sparks Feud with Chief Director Zhou!"

As expected, by evening, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils was trending again.

And once again, Zhang Dahuzi was at the center of the storm.

The gossip-hungry masses were overwhelmed. Hadn't he just managed to suppress unfavorable rumors? Was he itching for more drama already?

"Ridiculous! Completely over-the-top!"

Du Sheng shook his head after reading the headlines, silently lamenting the sensationalism.

That little demon must have interned at the "Department of Shock."

In reality, the situation wasn't as extreme as it seemed. While Zhang and Zhou weren't on friendly terms, they hadn't reached the point of total fallout.

And this was partly thanks to Du Sheng, the unofficial "representative of gossip enthusiasts."

Eager to make a good impression with the wealthy lady

investor, Zhong Zhen, Du Sheng seized the opportunity to facilitate communication.

When no chance presents itself, create one!