Reborn As Super Heiress-Chapter 1659 - 1643: Cutting Off Someone’s Livelihood Is Like Killing Their Parents
Producer Li’s remark about "certain people" was clearly pointed, and Xiao Ma, not being dull, instantly figured out who it referred to.
His heart skipped a beat as he suddenly recalled the call from the station director on their way here, specifically instructing him to lower his stance and be polite to that guest host.
A quick connection to Ke Zhenyue’s pale face when he left made everything clear to him.
Startled, Xiao Ma instinctively raised his head, eyes widened, incredulous as he asked, "Sister Li, are you saying Director Ke was..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ma realized his slip and quickly covered his mouth, casting a vigilant glance around.
Seeing how quickly Xiao Ma grasped the situation, Producer Li looked at him with a hint of appreciation:
"It’s good you know; this isn’t something unusual. I can see you’re quick-witted, so I don’t need to teach you much in this aspect."
"Let me give you the lowdown: that person actually has a mild temper and is easy to talk to. If you have any work-related issues, speak up without any hesitation. He’s a responsible person and won’t hold any grudge against you in this regard."
"However, in daily interactions, you must be cautious with your behavior and words. Don’t carry yourself too high, or if you offend this person, not even the station director could protect you."
"See, that person earlier is a cautionary tale. Measure it yourself."
Hearing this, Xiao Ma couldn’t help but draw in a cold breath: "Such power, who is this guest host, one of those four perennial hosts of the Spring Festival Gala?"
Producer Li burst into laughter: "If it were those four, it would be easy. This person isn’t from our TV circle but is certainly a big shot. Their status and influence are beyond our imagination. In short, very formidable."
Xiao Ma understood and said, "I get it, Sister Li. Thanks for the advice. I know what to do now."
Huo Sining had no idea that such a big event had transpired in the short half-hour she turned and left the studio with Han Wen.
She followed Han Wen to the news studio, then to the Starlight Avenue Studio, and after going around, they ran into a visibly furious Ke Zhenyue in the corridor.
Huo Sining had no good impression of Director Ke, but since they ran into each other, she still greeted him, asking, "Director Ke, why are you out here too? Have you arranged a new guest host for your show?"
Huo Sining genuinely thought Director Ke was replacing her, so her question was out of concern, as she had invested millions for the show’s naming rights.
However, to Ke Zhenyue’s ears, her words sounded like a winner taunting a loser.
Ke Zhenyue’s face instantly darkened, and his expression turned grim as he looked at Huo Sining with a gaze full of hatred and resentment.
This stare startled both Huo Sining and Han Wen, who exchanged clueless glances.
"Hmph!" Ke Zhenyue, clenching his fists tightly, brushed past them, heavily bumping Huo Sining’s shoulder as he passed by.
With his natural strength compounded by intent, the impact was unexpectedly hard for Huo Sining, causing her to cry out in pain and her face to contort.
Han Wen, hearing the noise and seeing Huo Sining wince, realized something was wrong and got furious: "Hey, Ke! Stop right there! Have you no decency? So what if we were late and caused a delay; that’s no reason for revenge!"
Ke Zhenyue ignored Han Wen’s words and continued down the hallway. Seeing Huo Sining’s expression, Han Wen knew the bump wasn’t light, got enraged, and was about to chase him when Huo Sining held her back.
"Let it go; it was just a bump. It hurt a bit, but I’ll be fine after a while, no big deal." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Han Wen wanted to say more, but seeing Huo Sining clearly wanting to let it go, she had no choice but to relent.
Huo Sining said nothing, just sat on a chair for a bit. Her shoulder was already bruised and swollen from the bump.
Fortunately, with a bit of spiritual energy, she quickly soothed the bruised and swollen shoulder.
Once she caught her breath, Huo Sining looked up at Han Wen: "Director Ke sure holds grudges. I’ve been at your station for less than an hour, and I’ve already offended someone to provoke such a response. This is interesting."
Han Wen, seeing Huo Sining’s state, knew it was pointless to hide it any longer and could only give a wry smile:
"You can tell something’s off, can’t you? You haven’t even met the person, have no grudge against them, yet they seize an opportunity to trouble you. It doesn’t make sense, right?"
Huo Sining nodded.
Han Wen said, "It’s the unspoken rule in the circle. When a TV station is making a show, those hosts and stars who want screen time usually give the director some benefits."
Upon hearing this, Huo Sining understood immediately and said, "Because I didn’t flatter or benefit him, he’s against me?"
Han Wen nodded, then shook her head: "It’s not just that. Remember when I had the producer talk to you about the new show, and you mentioned wanting the show’s naming rights?"
Huo Sining was puzzled: "What’s that to do with naming rights?"
"Of course it matters. For a new program to secure advertising fees, the director usually gets kickbacks. And directors have significant discretion during ad selection, so advertisers often bribe directors to win ad spots."
"I heard this new program was in talks with a Xiangjiang jeweler for naming rights, a jeweler introduced by Ke Zhenyue. The ad fee was fifty million, but you took it away unexpectedly."
"Ke Zhenyue was supposed to gain much from this endorsement. That jeweler might have secretly promised him money, but your sudden move ruined their plan."
"Cutting off someone’s income is like killing their parents. You caused Ke Zhenyue to lose so much money; of course, he’d target you."
Han Wen looked at Huo Sining with a hint of a smile, while Huo Sining wore a face of shock.
Never did she imagine such hidden complexities, that carelessly, she had made an enemy of a TV director.
