After several hours on the plane, Fan Shuishui finally arrived at a luxury hotel located in Kyoto.
After resting for half an hour, and after Fan Shuishui had showered and tidied herself up.
She heard a soft click from the door lock—someone had arrived.
Seeing that the person who opened the door was Wang Jun, Fan Shuishui greeted him with great familiarity.
She immediately stretched out her fair hands to gently wrap around his neck, saying charmingly, seductively, and tearfully, "Oh, Brother Jun, you absolutely must help me this time..."
Wang Jun's lips curled slightly as he looked at Fan Shuishui with a half-smile, teasing her, "Heh heh, I was also present at the press conference for that last movie. Seeing you hug Feng Gan so intimately, and then that old bastard actually commented on your ample bosom in front of so many people—it drove me crazy with desire. Now that I've felt it myself, hmm, it's definitely the real deal, and seems even better endowed than before. After a few years apart, your figure has become even hotter."
Fan Shuishui's face flushed upon hearing this, but she quickly recovered and complained, "Stop it, Brother Wang, you're always so smooth-talking! It makes me angry just thinking about it. That hateful old guy was so unrestrained in public, completely lacking in propriety!"
"Haha, but honestly, you are quite large here. Could it really have been kneaded bigger by him?" Wang Jun continued to ask playfully.
Seeing Wang Jun start to get handsy, Fan Shuishui reluctantly pushed him away and said coquettishly, "Brother Wang, you're not jealous, are you? You were the one who personally sent me to him back then."
Fan Shuishui deliberately put on an angry expression, wanting to see Wang Jun's reaction.
Sure enough, Wang Jun immediately complied with her wishes, pulling her into an embrace and kissing her intimately several times.
He comforted her, "Shuishui, our Company didn't treat you badly before. Since you left the Company to strike out on your own, I haven't been stingy with any of the film resources that should be yours. If I hadn't given him some benefits, how could you have filmed so many movies? But don't worry, just wait a few more years, and it will be his turn to step aside."
Hearing this, a trace of unconcealed disgust flashed across Fan Shuishui's face.
Because she knew very well that these so-called resources were only obtained through her own hard work and effort.
"Brother Jun, you're right, but what should we do about the current situation? The relevant departments have already intervened to investigate, and those contracts can't withstand close scrutiny." Fan Shuishui asked worriedly.
"Don't panic. I just received news that Li Yong hasn't amounted to much over the years, but who would have thought he'd cause such a massive stir at this critical moment! *Movie 2* has already wrapped up filming. Today, the Company's stock plummeted because of this incident; several hundred million in market value evaporated in just a few hours. This is a life-or-death situation right now, we absolutely cannot lose our composure."
Fan Shuishui's expression grew even more desperate: "Since the official announcement was released, the stock prices of the two film and television companies I invested in have plummeted all the way down, pinned firmly to the limit-down board, unable to move. The other shareholders are all coming to me demanding answers, asking for a reasonable explanation and account."
"This time, we truly underestimated the enemy and were too careless!"
"Brother Wang, since things have come to this, how should we respond next?"
"Currently, I have already arranged for others to start clearing the accounts and prepare to pay all back taxes to the Tax Bureau. When you get there later, you absolutely must be cautious with your words and actions, and don't speak carelessly. Do you understand?"
Fan Shuishui naturally understood the deeper meaning of Wang Jun's words—if they successfully paid the back taxes, then the current negative news would only focus on her alone.
In other words, he wanted her to bear all the responsibility herself.
"Brother Wang, you must help me! What... what should I do?" Fan Shuishui was full of worry.
Wang Jun, unhurriedly, tried to reassure her, "Don't be afraid, the dust hasn't settled yet. As long as the taxes are paid, all other issues are easy to solve. Don't worry, I will help you figure out the public relations side, and I can also contact the necessary network resources for you. Once this storm passes, you'll still get all the resources you deserve, and you won't miss out on a single leading role. Don't worry about those things first, let's get intimate..."
Seeing Wang Jun so calm and composed, the anxiety in Fan Shuishui's heart lessened slightly.
Although she felt immense disgust and loathing toward him, at this moment she still forced herself to look like she was enjoying it... Ten minutes passed. Just as Fan Shuishui was looking at Wang Jun with mournful eyes, the latter was smugly smoking a cigarette.
However, before Fan Shuishui could get out of bed and head toward the bathroom, a sudden, urgent phone ringtone sounded. Wang Jun picked up the phone to answer, and his face instantly turned grave.
"Chairman Wang, something terrible has happened! The people from the Tax Bureau have shown up!" A panicked voice came from the other end of the line.
"What?! How could this happen?" Wang Jun cried out in shock.
"The Tax Bureau personnel have now sealed off the Company..."
It must be understood that voluntarily paying back taxes and being audited are two completely different concepts.
If they voluntarily paid the back taxes, perhaps the matter could be settled; but if the tax authorities pursued the tax issue, it would be equivalent to confirming the charge of tax evasion... Modu City center, Peace Hotel.
Jiang Cheng walked into a private room with the ease of a regular customer.
Just as he sat down, Qin Fen immediately asked, "I just heard Old Wang say something about you humiliating Feng Gan. Do you two have a grudge, or what?"
Before Qin Fen finished speaking, Wang Zheng immediately interjected: "Didn't Brother Wang say it was to save a beauty, and that the beauty was from the Western Regions?"
"Personally, I still believe Brother Cheng went for the beauty from the Western Regions," Chen Hao joked.
Qi Yuan shook his head: "Does Old Jiang lack beauties around him? It must be something Feng Gan usually did that annoyed Brother Cheng."
Listening to everyone's teasing, Jiang Cheng picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then said, "It was nothing more than seeing injustice on the road and lending a helping hand."
After Jiang Cheng finished speaking, Wang Zheng, Chen Hao, and Qi Yuan all simultaneously gave Jiang Cheng a thumbs-up.
Wang Congcong laughed and scolded the others, "I told you guys it was that simple, but these bastards just wouldn't believe it and had to discuss it for so long."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng said, "She just invited me to dinner. I just ate, but I sent her the private room location halfway here. You guys don't mind, right?"
"Mind what the hell!"
"I'm really envious. If I had known earlier, I would have gotten an invitation to go and see the world."
After Chen Hao finished speaking, Qi Yuan followed up, "For the first time, I feel like my family's profession is somewhat hindering my expansion."
Before the topic ended, Reba appeared at the private room door, led by the Waitress.
Today, Reba was dressed simply and elegantly: a light blue cropped vest T-shirt on top, dark blue casual jeans below, and carrying a Fendi designer bag.