Chinese millionaire funds series to star opposite favorite actor, demands 60 kisses

A Chinese millionaire has reportedly funded a television series with the unusual stipulation of starring alongside her favorite actor, Zhong Yufei, and filming more than 60 kissing scenes with him. The investor's demands have sent shockwaves through China's audiovisual industry.

According to reports, producer Meng Xing revealed that the financier insisted on over 60 intimate scenes. Zhong Yufei, a budding actor, admitted that many of these scenes crossed professional boundaries. However, he remained silent, fearing professional blacklisting or jeopardizing the project's funding.

The situation escalated during post-production when editors removed over 20 intimate sequences, deeming them excessive. This decision angered the investor, who accused the team of breaching their agreement and subsequently froze the remaining payments. The production is now reportedly facing financial difficulties.

The controversy erupted publicly after the producer shared the story on social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin. The case quickly became a trending topic, with thousands of users criticizing the investor's abuse of power and the vulnerability of young actors in such situations.

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