Cheng Xizhou maintained his indifferent expression and said flatly, "Mr. Jiang has a great memory, but I’m not as accomplished as my brother. He became a scientist, while I’m just an actor."

"Every profession makes its own contributions, Miss Cheng, don’t sell yourself short." It was apparent to everyone that Jiang Heng harbored some goodwill toward Cheng Xizhou.

Cheng Xizhou squinted, thinking to herself: Why is this jerk flattering me? Could it be that he’s interested in me and is planning to keep me?

The mere thought of this possibility gave Cheng Xizhou goosebumps.

Director Zhen, fearing Jiang Heng might have designs on Cheng Xizhou, quickly interjected to break up their conversation. "Mr. Jiang, we weren’t expecting you today and didn’t make any preparations, which is quite rude of us. Please forgive us."

"I intruded without permission; the fault is mine." As expected, Jiang Heng moved his gaze away from Cheng Xizhou.

He forced a smile at Director Zhen but the cold sharpness in his brow remained. "I only heard that your crew was filming here, and wanted to drop by. Additionally, I heard that Miss Xu is also on the island."

When Jiang Heng mentioned Xu Xingguang, Director Zhen’s heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively said, "Mr. Jiang, we came to West Continent City to film with the West Continent Cultural Bureau’s approval. Teacher Xu is the screenwriter for our crew. Please don’t make things difficult for her."

"I’m here to apologize to her," Jiang Heng said, stunning everyone.

Who would believe that Jiang Heng came to apologize to Xu Xingguang?

He doesn’t look like someone who would willingly bow his head and apologize to others.

"To show my hospitality, and to express my apologies to Miss Xu, I’ve reserved a late-night meal at Mirage, and tonight I’d like to invite the entire crew for dinner."

Jiang Heng looked at Zhen Wang with an overwhelming presence, saying, "With the whole crew present, surely Director Zhen would have no worries?"

Zhen Wang couldn’t withstand Jiang Heng’s oppressive aura, but he didn’t agree immediately. Instead, he said, "I need to ask Teacher Xu first."

Before leaving, Bingfeng Entertainment’s Director Huo Lan had deliberately hosted a dinner for Zhen Wang, hinting that Xu Xingguang’s status was anything but ordinary. He also reminded him that even when faced with Jiang Heng’s challenges, he should stand by Xu Xingguang without reservation.

Zhen Wang didn’t know Xu Xingguang’s background, but he had heard some rumors about Huo Lan’s identity.

It’s said that Director Huo was from the Huo Family on Divine Concealment Island. Even he attached such importance to Xu Xingguang that Zhen Wang dared not neglect her.

Therefore, he had the confidence to refuse Jiang Heng.

And Jiang Heng, faced with Zhen Wang’s request, showed a reasonable side, "I understand. Would you please ask Miss Xu about her wishes on my behalf?"

"Alright, just a few minutes."

Zhen Wang personally went to find Xu Xingguang, and Cheng Xizhou took the opportunity to slip back to her sunshade, leaving Fang Jinsu to chat idly with Jiang Heng.

Back at the sunshade, Cheng Xizhou vented to Bai Xi, "Goodness, Jiang Heng is inviting the whole crew for a late-night snack, saying he wants to apologize to Teacher Xu. Isn’t this like a weasel wishing the chicken a Happy New Year?"

Cheng Xizhou was worried about Xu Xingguang’s situation and said to Bai Xi, "Do you think Jiang Heng might make things difficult for Teacher Xu?"

Bai Xi shook his head, confidently saying, "He won’t; at least not openly."

Cheng Xizhou asked Bai Xi, "Why are you so sure? You don’t even know Jiang Heng."

"I don’t know Jiang Heng, but I understand how their kind thinks. Don’t worry, Teacher Xu will be fine tonight." Bai Xi felt that Teacher Xu was somewhat mystical, and Jiang Heng might not be a match for her at all.

With Bai Xi’s reassurance, Cheng Xizhou gained confidence in Xu Xingguang as well.

Just as Bai Xi assumed, when Xu Xingguang heard from Director Zhen that Jiang Heng was inviting the whole crew to Mirage for a late-night meal, she didn’t feel the slightest bit apprehensive. Instead, she asked Director Zhen with some concern, "How’s the food at Mirage?"

Director Zhen admired Xu Xingguang’s composure. "Jiang Heng’s inviting you to dinner, and you can still eat?"

Xu Xingguang smiled, "What can he do to me? Just go to the banquet with ease."

"So, you’re saying yes?"

"Yes, let’s all go."

"Alright, I’ll pass on the message." With Xu Xingguang’s approval, Zhen Wang then went to inform Jiang Heng.

Conveying Xu Xingguang’s answer to Jiang Heng, Director Zhen, using the excuse of being busy with work, left Jiang Heng and hurried off to start filming.

Fang Jinsu had originally planned to call it a day, but seeing that Director Zhen and Cheng Xizhou both occupied themselves to avoid dealing with Jiang Heng, he changed his mind.