But it's a bit of a problem because Starwave Entertainment invested quite a huge sum in the film. If they pull out, the investment will go with them, which will pose a significant challenge for us." He sounded like he was at his wit's end.
Chen Mumu was silent for a moment. Chen Xu's scandal was indeed a serious issue. Since the film was adapted from a popular book, there were diehard fans who expected only the best. If one of the actresses was involved in a scandal, they wouldn't receive the film well.
It also didn't help that Chen Xu's scandal involved such a sensitive topic concerning children. Even if she cleared her name, the fans wouldn't easily forgive her. They wanted only one thing: that Chen Xu be taken out of the film.
Chen Mumu understood what removing Chen Xu would mean. It would mean the loss of the investment, which, in turn, would lead to every plan already set in place going down the drain—hence the defeated tone in Director Zhang's voice.
