Chapter 104: The Threatening Letter

Jiang Yunzhu had spent a sleepless night because of Sang Bai, and the next day, she entered the company with a pale face.

“What on earth happened?”

Sang Bai’s assistant had also returned to the company overnight, recounting the entire incident in detail. With each word, Jiang Yunzhu’s expression grew darker.

“Sister Jiang, if Sister Sang Bai leaves the crew, it’s a breach of contract. The penalty is too high, we simply can’t afford it.”

Jiang Yunzhu was well aware that the penalty was several times over; she didn’t have nearly enough money at hand, as everything she had previously had gone to cover Shen Ruizhang’s debts.

The only way was to investigate, gather evidence, and then sue the director. That would not only minimize the losses but also force a change of director.

“And the worst part is, that director is a renowned figure from Country M. Even if we spread the word, no one will believe us.”

More importantly, they had no evidence yet.

Jiang Yunzhu pressed her lips together, frowning deeply, her face grim.

Sang Bai’s assistant was at a loss. “Sister Jiang, what should we do? The filming has just begun and will last for months. I’m afraid Sister Sang Bai won’t be able to endure it.”

Jiang Yunzhu took a deep breath and rubbed her brow. “I know. I’ll have someone look into it.”

The assistant finally relaxed, then asked, “Should I return to the crew now?”

Jiang Yunzhu nodded. “Go back first, so we don’t alert anyone. I’ll hurry to gather the evidence as fast as possible.”

“All right.”

After sending the assistant back to the crew, Jiang Yunzhu sat alone in her office for a long time, pondering the situation. In the end, she picked up her phone and contacted someone.

In the afternoon, the sun blazed down on the streets. Inside a café, Jiang Yunzhu sat stiffly in her chair, expressionless.

Soon, a figure wrapped tightly in a hat and scarf appeared before her.

“Miss Jiang.”

“I need your help again. I hope you can find some evidence against him as quickly as possible.”

Liu Mo hesitated, scratching his head. “Miss Jiang, I can only say I’ll try, but I can’t guarantee success.”

Jiang Yunzhu’s expression changed instantly at these words.

She trusted Liu Mo’s investigative skills, which was why she felt comfortable entrusting him with the matter. This was the first time he had ever told her he might not succeed.

“Is it that difficult?”

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Liu Mo spoke slowly, “This director has connections. You must know, those who become famous directors are never nobodies.”

Jiang Yunzhu’s brow furrowed; she understood that well enough. But she couldn’t just give up. If she did, her people would lose faith in her.

“Try your best. Whatever losses you incur, I’ll compensate you.”

Liu Mo chuckled. “No problem, Miss Jiang.”

On the other side, Ge Xingjing placed a file on Shen Tingxiao’s desk.

“Master Shen, are you sure you don’t want to tell Miss Jiang?”

“She’s busy lately, and things are too dangerous on my end. No need to make her worry. I’ll come back as soon as I’ve settled everything.”

Ge Xingjing thought if Miss Jiang didn’t come looking for Master Shen, things would be fine; but if she suddenly did and found no one, she’d be furious.

Shen Tingxiao glanced at the file, his lips curling in disdain. “I really underestimated him, to think he could go this far.”

Ge Xingjing pulled himself together and said quickly, “Master Shen, that person is protected by Madam Shen and Old Master Shen. It won’t be easy.”

“Heh, protection only lasts so long.”

Shen Tingxiao gazed indifferently out the window, his eyes shadowed and unreadable.

After entrusting the matter to the private investigator, Jiang Yunzhu did not let go entirely.

Since Liu Mo felt it was difficult, she had to come up with other solutions.

She instructed her staff to find information on the director, and she herself scanned the internet for every trace about him.

Two days passed with no news.

She had combed through all the available online information.

“Sister Jiang! You have a package!”

Jiang Yunzhu’s attention drifted from her computer screen as she glanced curiously at the parcel.

“What package? I haven’t ordered anything; where did this come from?”

Seeing the small, exquisitely wrapped box awakened her curiosity, and she took it.

Inside was an envelope.

Before she could open it, a piercing scream rang out.

Startled, Jiang Yunzhu’s hand trembled as she looked outside in confusion.

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“What’s happening?”

Running footsteps echoed in the office corridor.

A panic-stricken face appeared before her.

“Sister Jiang! I—I received a threatening letter!”

Jiang Yunzhu’s expression instantly grew grave. She quickly took the letter from the assistant and examined it.

She found that the envelope matched the one she had just received herself.

The contents of the letter were indeed threatening.

Jiang Yunzhu clenched her teeth, her face dark as thunder.

The recipient of the letter was genuinely frightened. The envelope contained her current address, the number of people living in her home—everything had been investigated so thoroughly it was impossible not to be scared.

“Sister Jiang! Maybe we shouldn’t investigate this anymore. All my personal information has been exposed. What if the people who sent these letters are telling the truth?”

Jiang Yunzhu’s face remained grim and she said nothing.

“No, it can’t be! If they really dared to do such things, that would be breaking the law!”

She refused to believe anyone could wield such unchecked power. “Sending these letters is just to scare you, to make you stop searching for evidence. Your reaction means they’ve succeeded!”

The assistant’s face was ashen, her hands trembling as she clutched the letter.

“Sister Jiang, maybe we really shouldn’t continue. I—I’m too afraid. All the information in the letter is real, I—I…”

She was so terrified she truly couldn’t continue investigating. Some things, once begun, could not be undone.

Jiang Yunzhu was unwilling to stop, but seeing the fear on the assistant’s face, she softened.

“All right, let’s pause for now. Don’t investigate any further.”

Hearing this, those who had received the letters, though pale, were relieved.

After sending them away, Jiang Yunzhu hurriedly picked up the phone to call the private investigator.

But after many attempts, not a single call connected.

Jiang Yunzhu’s brow knitted tightly. After several more calls went unanswered, she left the office to look for him.

She arrived at the investigator’s office, only to find the door locked.