He didn't want to end up with the production team in a lose-lose situation. One reason was that Zhang Li had deep connections in the television industry, and it was always more worthwhile to do her a favor than to offend her.
On the other hand, it's far more suitable for Zhang Li to handle this matter than for him to take action himself. As long as the mastermind behind it is punished, the matter will be over, and he won't hold a grudge.
But since Wu Jianguo has escaped punishment, then don't blame him for interfering.
A faint moonlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Shen Huai leaned against the bed, the dim light from his phone reflecting off his face, giving him a chilling aura.
He made a phone call and gave the instructions casually.
"Don't let Wu Jianguo appear on Zhongjing TV again."
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Wu Jianguo is currently riding high. Originally, he was transferred out of the "Rising Star" program team because of Zhang Li's big fuss, which made him lose face. However, because he clung tightly to the station director and gave him a lot of gifts, he not only escaped punishment but also gained a promotion opportunity.
However, when he happily received the transfer order, he was completely stunned. He looked at his superior and stammered, "Director, this... are you sure you haven't made a mistake? Why would you transfer me to Qingzhou?"
The station director smiled and said, "There's no mistake, it's you. This was just decided by the station."
Wu Jianguo panicked: "Director, didn't we agree that I would be the one..."
The station director interrupted him: "Xiao Wu, Qingzhou TV Station is our sister station. The station values you and specially recommended you for the position. You'll be the deputy director right away, which is a great promotion."
What a great thing this is! Qingzhou is such a godforsaken place. Even being the station director wouldn't be as good as being the current director. This is practically a demotion in disguise.
Wu Jianguo pleaded with a mournful face, "Station...Station Director, something must have gone wrong. I've always been loyal to you, you have to help me!"
"Xiao Wu, it's not that I don't want to help you, but even if I wanted to, I'm powerless to do anything about it. The decision has already been made by the higher-ups."
The station director patted him on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "You've been in the station for so many years, do you remember how Director Zhou was dismissed?"
Wu Jianguo's heart skipped a beat.
Zhou Tai was removed from his post two years ago, which caused quite a stir at the time. It was said that he had offended some important figure. Could it be...?
"But Director, I've been behaving myself lately and haven't offended anyone."
Seeing his bewildered expression, the station director, who clearly didn't know the reason, said, "You don't have any, but what about your family? I've heard that you and your nephew are quite influential in the program."
Wu Jianguo was stunned. He then realized that the root of the problem was actually the incident where he helped his nephew cheat.
Wu Jianguo panicked: "Director, I was wrong! I'll take that brat to apologize to the other party right now! Please put in a good word for me, considering all the years of hard work I've done..."
The station director shook his head: "It's too late. I heard they only intended to teach you a lesson. If you had obediently accepted the punishment, at most you would have just had your salary reduced or been demoted, and everything would have been fine once the storm passed. But you... sigh..."
After hearing these words, Wu Jianguo was so regretful he felt like he was going to vomit.
These words shattered his last shred of hope, and he almost collapsed, leaving the television station dejectedly.
When Zheng Zhao rushed to his uncle's house after receiving the news, the house was in complete chaos. His aunt was sitting in the bedroom, crying and screaming, "I won't go to Qingzhou, I'd rather die than go!"
Wu Jianguo sat on the sofa smoking, looking as if he had aged ten years in an instant.
Zheng Zhao walked in, stammering, "Uncle...Uncle, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing his voice, Wu Jianguo abruptly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, and rushed over to slap Zheng Zhao across the face: "You dare ask what's wrong!"
Zheng Zhao was stunned by the slap, and after being slapped several more times, he finally came to his senses and ran outside, shouting, "Uncle, you've hit the wrong person! I'm Zheng Zhao!"
Wu Jianguo gritted his teeth: "Pah! I'm going to beat you up, you little brat!"
He thought of the station director's words, and the regret in his heart almost overwhelmed him.
But he was the kind of person who never looked for the cause within himself, and immediately blamed it all on his nephew Zheng Zhao.
Wu Jianguo was filled with hatred and anger. He recounted what had happened and said, "If it weren't for you, how could I have offended such an important person!"
Zheng Zhao exclaimed in disbelief, "Uncle, what are you saying? How could Ye Cang possibly have such a powerful background!"
Wu Jianguo glared at him with bloodshot eyes: "I'm warning you, don't you dare cause any more trouble! You've ruined me like this, don't expect me to take care of you anymore!"
"uncle!"
Before Wu Jianguo could speak, his wife couldn't hold back any longer.
She used to take good care of her nephew because he was clever and sensible, but now he was causing her whole family to move to that godforsaken place, Qingzhou. The more she thought about it, the more she hated him. With her hair disheveled, she rushed over and scratched Zheng Zhao's face.
"You bastard who was born of a father but raised by no mother! Our family is incredibly unlucky to be related to you!"
Zheng Zhao was unable to dodge in time, and two long cuts were immediately torn off his face.
Seeing his aunt acting like she was going crazy and trying to grab him, he finally ran away in fear.
Zheng Zhao ran all the way home, still feeling somewhat dazed and confused.
His uncle's words echoed in his mind again and again, but he simply refused to believe them.
Just then, his phone rang. He answered it, and the caller was the director of a TV program.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Zheng, there's a problem with our schedule. You don't need to come to record the show the day after tomorrow."
Zheng Zhao angrily hung up the phone.
These snobs! My uncle just got into trouble, and they're already kicking me when I'm down. Do they think I care about their stupid show?!
After a while, his phone rang again. Zheng Zhao answered it impatiently, and it turned out to be the advertisement they had agreed on earlier.
The other party had business dealings with the TV station, and originally only let Zheng Zhao star because of Wu Jianguo's influence. Now that Wu Jianguo has run into trouble, they naturally replaced Zheng Zhao immediately.