Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 352 Life is impermanent
As dawn broke and the sky turned a pale white, a light mist enveloped the blue bricks and gray tiles of Hengdian World Studios.

In front of the dressing room of the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" crew, Liu Shishi adjusted her shawl and looked up at her husband.

Her voice was gentle: "Honey, it'll take me a long time to get my makeup done. It'll be so boring waiting. How about Xiaoxia shows you around the set?"

Song Ci shook her head slightly and reached out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear: "No need! I just want to stay with you."

Liu Shishi's eyebrows curved into crescent moons, and she smiled brightly: "That's perfect. Help me take a look at my new look later and give me some suggestions."

After saying that, she turned to go into the dressing room, her long black hair tied up with a hair tie, swaying gently with her steps.

Song Ci followed behind his wife, his gaze falling on her tied-up hair, and he vaguely recalled how Miss Liu used to complain when she was young that her hair tie was too tight.

On a whim, I reached out and gently tugged.

"Song Yiyi, why do you still like to pull my hair tie so much?"

The moment the hair tie came undone, her long black hair cascaded down like a waterfall. Liu Shishi spun around and stomped her foot, pretending to glare angrily at her husband, but the joy in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Song Ci smiled gently and returned the hair tie to Liu Shishi: "When we were little, you always said this hair tie was like a chain. Do you still think it's too tight now?"

"Hmph!" Liu Shishi gave a haughty snort, then shoved the hair tie back into Song Ci's palm, her long hair brushing lightly against the back of his hand in the wind. "Help me tie my hair up, or I'll punish you by making you copy the entire Book of Songs!"

Song Ci skillfully gathered his wife's long hair, his fingertips gliding gently through it. Finally, he casually put his arm around Liu Shishi's slender waist, lowered his head to sniff her neck, and said, "It's still the same scent."

Liu Shishi's ears turned slightly red as she let her husband hold her, enjoying a moment of tenderness. After a while, she broke free from Song Ci's embrace, smoothed her disheveled hair, and went into the dressing room.

Inside, Gulnazar and Tang Yan had already arrived and were putting on makeup. They had heard everything that had happened outside the door and were incredibly envious of the love between the top star and the richest man.

Liu Shishi sat down in front of the mirror, and the stylist immediately came forward to fix her makeup and hair.

Gulinaza glanced furtively at Song Ci standing to the side, then quickly looked away, afraid that the top sister would find out she was spying on her man and punish her.

The eldest sister, her eyes half-closed, looked at Tang Yan through the mirror: "Yan Yan, you don't look too well today?"

Unlike Liu Shishi, who was radiant and clearly had been carefully pampered by Boss Song, Tang Yan's face was slightly pale, with faint bluish tinges under her eyes.

"I stayed up too late scrolling through Weibo last night and didn't get enough rest. I also want to thank President Song for treating my fans to milk tea. The news of your visit to Hengdian has even made it to the trending topics."

Tang Yan forced a smile and made up an excuse, though she felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

Of course, that's not the truth. Yesterday, her boyfriend Qiu Ze also visited the set. Upon learning that Boss Song was there, he insisted that she introduce him.

Tang Yan had no way to express her suffering, and Song Ci was only polite to people because of Liu Shishi.

She was on a completely different level from the other woman. If it weren't for her connection with the top female star, she wouldn't even have the chance to talk to the richest man, let alone help her boyfriend find a partner.

Qiu believed that Tang Yan was deliberately making excuses, and the two argued until late at night, eventually parting on bad terms.

Two hours later, the three actresses finished changing their costumes. Song Ci calmly examined their makeup and styling, her scrutinizing gaze sweeping over them.

Our Miss Liu's look was the most outstanding. She was dressed in a striking red dress, and the exquisite floral decoration on her forehead shone brightly, making her look charming and lively.

Tang Yan, on the other hand, takes the mature and sophisticated route, with her dark-colored costumes outlining her graceful figure and a hint of sharpness between her brows.

Gulnazar's look was the only one that was puzzling. Her plain and unremarkable outfit was completely at odds with her bright and beautiful appearance, and Song Ci couldn't help but wonder if someone had done it on purpose.

The weather in Hengdian in July was scorching hot. The blazing sun beat down on the film set, and waves of heat rose from the bluestone steps. Song Ci stood in the shade of the studio, his gaze fixed on his wife in the center of the set.

Liu Shishi stood on a three-meter-high platform, her red dress standing out brightly under the blazing sun.

The white jade flute in her hand gleamed with a warm luster, and the gilded hair ornament in her hair swayed gently with her movements. Behind her, the steel wires shimmered coldly in the sunlight.

"Actiion!"

At the director's command, Liu Shishi took a deep breath and stretched out her arms, like a phoenix about to take flight.

Her body shot into the air like an arrow, the wires pulling her waist and abdomen, and she controlled every joint with muscle memory.

With his right leg drawing a perfect semicircle in the air, he twisted 360 degrees using his waist and abdomen, lightly touched the air with his toes, and then swung his jade flute backhand towards the camera.

The moment the steel wire swayed slightly, Liu Shishi abruptly stopped, lightly touched the ground with her toes again, and then did a split in the air like flowing water, her hair fluttering in the wind.

Just as everyone was immersed in the lead actress's exhilarating performance, the martial arts instructor hurriedly shouted, "Oh no! The auxiliary rope has come loose!"

Liu Shishi, still in mid-air, had not yet noticed anything amiss and was preparing to retract her legs and land.

In the blink of an eye, a sudden change occurred.

Without warning, the safety rope on Liu Shishi's back side came loose, and the excruciating pain of the steel cable digging into her ribs caused her to suffocate instantly.

She instinctively curled up, but at the moment of falling, another safety rope hooked around her waist and abdomen. However, due to the uneven force, she was slammed hard onto the high platform.

"Shishi!" Song Ci roared angrily, her eyes bloodshot with rage. "Where are all the crew members? Go and save them!"

Director Li Guoli, who was in front of the monitor, was also terrified, but as an experienced director, he quickly picked up the walkie-talkie and gave instructions.

"Lower the wire first, be gentle. Prepare the stretcher, medical team, get ready, call an ambulance quickly."

Liu Shishi hung precariously in mid-air, the excruciating pain in her abdomen contorting her face and blurring her vision. Only the faint sound of her husband's calls brought her some reassurance.

The staff carefully lowered the wire, and everyone worked together to help Liu Shishi onto the stretcher. Everyone's heart was in their throat.

They were all silently praying that nothing would happen to the leading lady, otherwise the entire crew would not be able to withstand the tycoon's wrath.

"Shishi, what's wrong?" Song Ci held his wife's cold little hand tightly, looking at her pale face, his voice trembling with heartache.

Liu Shishi was in so much pain that she was almost delirious, and she managed to squeeze out a few words in a weak voice: "My stomach hurts!"

The crew's medical staff quickly checked the lead actress's condition: "The initial assessment is that there is no internal bleeding, but the specific injuries need to be examined at the hospital."

The ambulance siren grew louder as it approached. Just as the paramedics were preparing to load the stretcher into the vehicle, Song Ci suddenly turned around and declared, "I'll give you an explanation for this!"

The richest man's cold gaze swept over the crew, and his emotionless, chilling eyes sent a shiver down everyone's spine, including Li Guoli.

The ambulance sped away, and the set fell into a deathly silence. Li Guoli roared, "Everyone in the crew, come and assemble!"

The way the richest man looked at him like he was looking at a dead man terrified him. He had to find out the cause of today's accident as soon as possible.

The filming of the entire crew came to an abrupt halt. Hu Ge and others, who were filming in another studio, rushed over upon hearing the news, all with solemn expressions.

Everyone understood that if anything happened to Liu Shishi, no one could guarantee that the tycoon, in his rage, might do something irrational. At that moment, in the Tangren Film and Television building, Cai Yinong was shocked upon receiving news of Liu Shishi's accident. After understanding the situation, he immediately drove to the hospital.

As the wife of the richest man and the top female executive in her company, Liu Shishi's safety is even more of a concern than Hu Ge's car accident years ago.

However, Hengdian is just a small town with limited medical resources; it doesn't even have a top-tier hospital.

When Cai Yinong rushed to Wenrong Hospital, the best hospital in Hengdian, he was told that Liu Shishi had been transferred to Tongji University Affiliated Hospital in Donghai by a rescue helicopter arranged by Song Ci.

She had no choice but to continue her journey to the East China Sea without stopping.

Outside the VIP ward of the Donghai Tongji University Affiliated Hospital, Song Ci was pacing back and forth anxiously.

Upon hearing the news, Dean Zhang reassured the tycoon, "President Song, please rest assured, our hospital's medical standards are among the best in the country, and we will absolutely ensure your wife's safety."

Based on my many years of medical experience, judging from the symptoms, Mrs. Song should be fine. Director Liu and his team will soon determine the cause of her illness.

"Thank you, Dean Zhang!" Song Ci nodded reluctantly, feeling somewhat relieved.

Dean Zhang, a leading figure in medicine, carries considerable weight in his words. Moreover, during the phone call with my father, Song Zhang, he also assessed that Liu Shishi's condition was not serious.

Finally, after more than half an hour, the ward door opened, and three white-haired experts came out.

Song Ci strode forward: "Director Liu, how is my wife?"

The leading expert removed his mask and calmly replied, "Mr. Song, after a thorough examination, your wife has acute pancreatitis caused by a severe impact to her abdomen."

The condition is not serious; with treatment including fasting, fluid replacement, and suppression of pancreatic enzyme secretion, the patient can recover and be discharged in 5 to 7 days.

Song Ci breathed a sigh of relief and repeatedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you all so much! Dean Zhang, thank you too!"

Dean Zhang turned to the attending physician and instructed, "Director Liu, you must take good care of Madam Song."

Director Liu nodded solemnly, knowing that Liu Shishi had a special status: "President Song and Dean, rest assured, I guarantee that Mrs. Song will be fully recovered in a week."

"Can I go in and see her now?"

"Of course. We just gave Mrs. Song painkillers; she's currently asleep and receiving an IV drip. You can go in and keep her company."

After receiving the doctor's permission, Song Ci tiptoed into the ward. Liu Shishi, lying on the hospital bed, finally fell into a deep sleep after experiencing excruciating pain.

Looking at his wife's pale face and furrowed brows, Song Ci reached out and gently stroked her face with immense tenderness, as if this could alleviate her pain.

As dusk fell, twilight descended.

When Cai Yinong rushed to the hospital ward, Liu Shishi was still asleep, the medicine in the IV drip was flowing silently, and Song Ci sat quietly by the bedside with his wife.

"President Song, how is Shishi doing?" Cai Yinong asked in a low voice.

Song Ci gently held Liu Shishi's soft hand, tucked the quilt around her, and gestured for Cai Yinong to go outside to talk.

They gently closed the door, and the hallway lights cast long shadows of the two of them.

Cai Yinong couldn't help but ask again, "President Song, Shishi, she..."

"There's nothing seriously wrong, but you need to be hospitalized for observation and receive intravenous fluids."

"Thank God!" Cai Yinong clasped his hands together in relief, his heart finally at ease.

"Has the cause of the accident been investigated?" Song Ci's tone suddenly changed, and her eyes turned cold.

The tycoon's chilling gaze made Cai Yinong shiver, and he hurriedly replied, "Director Li has already investigated the matter thoroughly, it is..."

"Stop talking nonsense with me!" Song Ci impatiently raised her hand to interrupt. "Just tell me, was it an accident or was it deliberate?"

Cai Yinong hurriedly explained, "It was definitely an accident! Absolutely no one would dare to harm Shishi!"

"Fire all the people in charge of wire work and safety on the film crew!"

Cai Yinong looked troubled. Song Ci's request was to fire almost the entire martial arts team, which would probably paralyze the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" production team.

"President Song, the others are innocent..."

"Don't give me that innocent act!" Song Ci sneered, giving an unquestionable order. "This world has never been fair! The person responsible must pay every penny they owe."

If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. All the compensation will be donated in Shishi's name, as a way to accumulate good karma for her!

"I'll take care of it right away!" In his fury, Cai Yi-nong dared not say another word, fearing that he would be caught in the crossfire.

"They can't even do the most important security work right, Tangren Media is a complete waste!" Song Ci, still furious, cursed again.

Cai Yinong lowered his head, feeling a little wronged, but dared not speak, silently enduring Boss Song's scolding.

Boss Song unleashed a torrent of profanities, leaving Cai Yinong numb with astonishment. He silently grumbled to himself, "Boss Song truly lives up to his reputation as a famous writer; he uses every insult imaginable—useless, a good-for-nothing, a walking corpse…" He never repeats himself.

Song Ci had been raging for over ten minutes, venting his frustration, when he suddenly noticed a group of people appearing at the end of the corridor.

An elderly man with white hair walked slowly toward me, accompanied by hospital leaders.

The richest man's expression changed, and he quickly went to greet him: "Grandpa Wu, why did we have to disturb you!"

The person who came was Academician Wu, the witness to Song Ci and Liu Shishi's wedding, the mentor of Song Ci's father Song Zhang, and the "Father of Hepatobiliary Surgery".

Academician Wu said with a kind face, "I heard that Xiaoshishi was injured and happened to be here for a consultation, so I came to see her."

"I feel so bad for troubling you!"

"How is Shishi doing?" Academician Wu asked the attending physician, Director Liu.

Facing a national treasure-level expert in the medical field, Director Liu dared not be negligent and respectfully replied, "Madam Song's acute pancreatitis was caused by external force, and she will recover in about a week."

Academician Wu nodded slightly: "That's good. Be careful not to eat for the next two days."

"I will definitely follow the doctor's advice. Once Shishi recovers, we will both visit her to express our gratitude."

"Good, good, it's kind of you to still remember me." Academician Wu said with a kind smile. "I've been doing consultations at Tongji Hospital these past few days. If there's anything you need this old man to do, just come and find me."

Dean Zhang quickly assured him, "Academician Wu, rest assured, our hospital will definitely take good care of Mrs. Song and make President Song satisfied."

(End of this chapter)