Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore-Chapter 459: Ning Jiaqi’s Archenemy, Sun Gong

Back then, awards were indeed quite pure, and the selected works were truly outstanding, with global film and television productions blooming in a hundred flowers.

Ning Jiaqi fell a bit short on luck. Every time Cannes came around, he would bump into many foreign works that are still considered classics today, so he never managed to secure a major award. However, the male and female leads he mentored had basically all won awards, and his works also achieved some success at other awards.

Later, Ning Jiaqi grew indifferent to foreign awards, sniffed out the vigorous vitality of the mainland film market, and thus turned away from the pursuit of awards, shifting to become a commercial film director.

Thus, the box office empire generating billions in revenue that he has created today came into being.

Sun Gong, however, lacked that kind of sharpness.

Like Ning Jiaqi, he initially aimed to conquer foreign awards and devoted himself to research. Later, he discovered that foreigners favored certain depictions of backwardness and ignorance. Consequently, some of the art films he shot achieved decent results. Although domestic feedback was lukewarm with little attention, he won quite a number of awards abroad.

However, such works couldn't put food on the table. Apart from a title, they couldn't earn Sun Gong more money.

He considered following Ning Jiaqi's path, returning to China to shoot commercial films. But his works could no longer shed the affectation and artificial melancholy typical of art films, clashing with the mindset of many people today. Gradually, no one was willing to watch them, and the box office results of several films were abysmal.

Yet, the fact that Sun Gong could become Ning Jiaqi's rival indicates he still has enough brains.

Soon, Sun Gong discovered another way to make money—helping traffic stars get gilded.

That's right, simply put, it's helping actors who have traffic, capital, and some acting skills to shoot suitable works and take them abroad to compete for awards.

Although those titles and awards could no longer help him continue making money or gain more fame, there would always be people who needed them!

After all, Sun Gong had studied foreign awards for so many years. He could somewhat guess the judges' preferences, this year's trends, and the competing entries, or even directly help with operations. Combined with his own directorial skills, which were indeed quite formidable, once the awards provided the gilding, and with the traffic support naturally brought by the traffic stars, the film's box office would naturally be stable, and he could still earn a lot of money.

Thus, Sun Gong embarked on an extremely controversial money-making path—

Of course, this money wasn't something just anyone could earn. All parties involved still needed sufficient strength, and being able to win awards was also their own capability.

It's just that Ning Jiaqi hated this kind of person the most.

So, when he learned that the company under Sun Gong and the film/TV company of the male lead of the new movie had secretly joined forces to target "No Bait" behind the scenes, Ning Jiaqi exploded directly.

As soon as the premiere ceremony for "No Bait" ended, Ning Jiaqi stormed straight to the screening room where Sun Gong was, grabbed Sun Gong as soon as he found him, and seized him by the hair.

"Sun Gong, you stupid bastard, scheming against your grandpa, are you?"

Over the years, Sun Gong had repeatedly annoyed Ning Jiaqi. Now, it was time to settle both old and new grudges. Ning Jiaqi grabbed the man and started pulling, determined to tear out all of Sun Gong's precious hair transplants.

Sun Gong hugged his head and let out a pained cry, completely bewildered by Ning Jiaqi's sudden move.

The premiere here hadn't started yet, and there weren't many people inside, all from Sun Gong's own production team. Seeing this situation, everyone was utterly dumbfounded, never expecting Ning Jiaqi to be so direct, not even pretending, and starting a fight right off the bat.

Where was the reserve of a great director?

Where was the demeanor of a great director?

Where was the face of a great director?

Ning Jiaqi just sneered coldly, "Hehe. I've been cultivating my character in my later years precisely for this moment, to deal with a scumbag like you."

"Stop fighting, stop fighting, someone's taking pictures—"

"Director Ning, let's talk this out properly."

"Calm down, everyone, calm down."

After finishing his assault, Ning Jiaqi let go, then glared angrily around the room. "Don't touch me. I'm old; be careful or I'll just lie down on the ground!"

Everyone instantly dared not touch Ning Jiaqi.

Sun Gong, knowing he was in the wrong, didn't dare say anything more, just stared at Ning Jiaqi with extreme fury.

Ning Jiaqi, however, just smiled, then pointed at the person filming over there and said very cheerfully, "What are you looking at? Take more, post it online. I'll continue confronting your side online later, letting everyone know who's stirring up trouble behind the scenes. Let's see if netizens blast me or blast you."

Director Ning held a prominent position within the industry circle and had several outstanding disciples. Among them, Zhuang Hongyi had money, power, and fame. Normal people really didn't dare mess with Ning Jiaqi.

Thus, after vigorously dealing with Sun Gong, Director Ning snorted coldly, crossed his arms, and swaggered out with great confidence.

Leaving only the people from Sun Gong's production team looking at each other in bewilderment.

...

Hotel.

Ning Jiaqi sat on the sofa, making call after call back to the mainland. Although his expression was serious, the aura around him wasn't intimidating.

After he finished handling the cleanup and follow-up regarding the domestic public opinion, he finally looked at Ding Wanyu and said calmly, "Alright, this matter was originally personal privacy. We insiders know our own business. You don't need to take it too much to heart."

Having been in the industry circle for so many years, what kind of damaging information and scandals hadn't Ning Jiaqi seen? Secret marriages and having children were already among the most common gossip he encountered. Things more explosive than this were too numerous to count.

Therefore, Ning Jiaqi didn't mind Ding Wanyu's concealment.

Ding Wanyu also felt too embarrassed to say anything more. She just showed an apologetic expression, bowed to Ning Jiaqi, and said, "My flight is this afternoon. Thank you all for your hard work and care recently."

With such a situation arising domestically, Ding Wanyu felt too embarrassed to stay any longer. Additionally, her child had also been affected, with paparazzi secretly taking photos. Ding Wanyu was now even more anxious to return and comfort her child.

Ning Jiaqi naturally nodded in agreement. "Don't worry about the production team side; we won't leak the news of your return. After returning to the country, immediately move with your child to a new residence."

"Thank you, thank you."

Ding Wanyu expressed her gratitude.

After Ding Wanyu walked out of the hotel, in the corridor, Liu Rulan called out to her.

"These are some local specialties our assistant just bought for the child. We hope you won't find them shabby."

"Everyone has been quite busy lately and definitely didn't have time to explore the surroundings. These can also be considered a little perk for everyone. Please don't stand on ceremony." Liu Rulan gestured towards Lao Qi. "I've asked Lao Qi to help take them to your car."

Lao Qi, carrying the gift boxes and bags in his hands, silently headed towards the downstairs parking lot.

Ding Wanyu was very surprised, then bowed deeply in thanks to Liu Rulan and Xiao He once again. "Thank you, and I'm sorry. I hope my matter won't affect the film's release."

Xiao He flashed a brilliant smile. "It's no problem, Sister Ding. Director Ning said today's premiere effect was excellent. The viewers who came to watch were full of praise. Our film is definitely going to be a huge success!"

Ding Wanyu pressed her lips together. Her face, usually tinged with a bit of melancholy, finally gained a touch of warmth. "Okay, 'No Bait' definitely can succeed. Thank you all."

Only after getting in the car did Ding Wanyu learn from her assistant that it wasn't just Lao Qi who had brought gifts. Several other people from the production team, including Director Ning, had also sent Xu Fuxue to deliver some small items as gifts for the child.

Ding Wanyu looked at the gifts filling the trunk, smiled, and then tears fell.

This world isn't entirely terrible.

Behind the gossip and rumors she feared, there was also the silent concern of another group of people.

Perhaps the her from before was indeed too timid, too cowardly, thinking of everything too pessimistically.

It seems... there's nothing to be afraid of now.