117. Can't miss out on money making machines

That one sentence stumped everyone in the room into silence.

Only after a long time did Li Zhilan have the power to question.

''What do you mean?''

''I mean what I said, literally. They knew something you didn't. No, they found out something you didn't.''

''And what's that?''

While the tension between Li Zhilan and Lucas was high, the other three monkeys were watching on with wide eyes filled with fear.

''The lead character in 'The Abyss' has a personality almost identical to yours.''

''Thats impossible. How can that be. Why didn't I know it if that's that's case?''

While Li Zhilan felt that it was impossible, the other three monkeys kept shaking their heads no as fast and as steadily as they could. But the stubbornness present in them was just to great. And that idiot of a Lucas had to show his stubbornness at this moment.

''Cause you are an idiot.''

Right at that moment, the other three monkeys present in the room covered their ears, eyes and mouth respectively.

Clang, Bang, Urgg...

Sounds of beating and painful groaning filled the room for a full two minutes.

''Do you dare to say that again, huh? How dare you call me an idiot. You were asking for this beating when you decided to let those words slip.'' Li Zhilan was breathing heavily while sitting on to of Lucas who was sprawled under her without any energy, not even a little bit to be able to pick himself up.

After an eternity, when Lucas finally regained a little energy with which he could atleast seat himself on the ground properly, he made another statement which made up the reason for round two.

''Am I not stating the fact. Everyone realized that you were the muse for the lead in my book. Everyone other then the person involved. Isn't this crazy? Am I wrong for stating the fact?''

''You little piece of shit. I see you haven't had you fill a moment ago. Isn't that why you are back for more? Just you wait. I'm going to help you till you are as full as a pig.''

And so round two officially began with another round of bang.... clang and groans.

...

''So is this all the reason for tricking me?'' The five of them were finally sitting on the couchs present without making any trouble.

''Yup, that's all.This monkey felt that even if Director Yang was to search the whole of heaven and earth, he won't be able to find the perfect person to play the lead in the movie of his career. That's why all this faisco took place.'' It was Ashton who said it while fiddling with his finger nails.

''Okay. I understand why you guys did such a thing but Xav, why did you make me sign as your artist?''

''Well since you were to act in a movie, I thought why not take this chance to find myself an artist who can bring in a lot of revenue for my company. That's why I created the contract and made you sign it the minute I could.''

''You... alright, you signed me but what about Ashton. He is also planning to join the entertainment industry. Why didn't you sign him?''

''Who said I didn't sign him? I have already signed him the moment I knew he accepted a movie. Afterall, I can't miss out on money making machines.''