Huang Hai, whether he was genuinely sincere or well-prepared, showed no signs of anomaly. He explained, "Here's the thing, Director Yang. We just finalized the accounts yesterday and realized that we had underestimated the cost of some computer special effects, leading to this issue. However, Director Yang, please don't be overly concerned. The theme and design of this film are excellent. Take your time to review it, and I believe you will be satisfied."
Having said that, he took the wine glass that his wife, Aili, had brought and handed it to Yang Chen. "Come, let me make a toast first. Thank you, Director Yang, for coming in person."
Yang Chen accepted the wine glass, clinked glasses with Huang Hai and Luo Chang'an, and drank the entire contents.
