Chapter 133: The Feast
While they were moving things over here, Supervisor Wang nearby hung up a phone call and spoke to the two very quickly, “Be gentle, don’t spill anything!”
After saying that, she walked straight to the assistant director on set, stood still, and clapped her hands. The crisp applause instantly attracted everyone’s attention.
The busy lighting technicians, makeup artists busy touching up actors, the assistant director in front of the machine… all looked toward her.
For a moment, the focus of the entire set was concentrated on Supervisor Wang.
“Everyone listen up. Correct your work attitudes for me today! The investor will come here to inspect in a while. If anyone dares to screw up at this critical juncture, don’t blame me for being impolite and making them pack up and leave directly!”
Supervisor Wang looked solemn and serious, warning them gravely with a voice that was not loud but penetrating.
After saying this, pausing slightly, Supervisor Wang’s tone softened a lot, and she continued to add, “Of course, if you perform well, there are plenty of benefits! Think about your wages and benefits. No investor in the circle is better than Yishang!”
Hearing the word “Yishang,” the expressions on everyone’s faces paused.
This investor was famous in the circle for being generous. Investment was never stingy, and the corresponding crew benefits were also top-notch, whether for actors or low-level employees.
For actors and their agents, if they could catch the line of Yishang this time, they wouldn’t have to worry about resources in the future.
For the crew employees, they didn’t want to be fired from the Fashion Queen crew, which had such good benefits and pay.
Everyone rejoiced secretly in their hearts, and their attitudes became more proper.
Over there, the two quickly finished distributing the things. Everyone performed their duties, waiting for the arrival of the investor.
After arriving at the set, Gu Wanrong got out of the car.
Director Wu Yongzheng and Producer Guan Chun stepped forward directly in one stride. “Chairman Gu, welcome to inspect our Fashion Queen crew.”
After nodding to Wu Yongzheng and Guan Chun’s enthusiasm, Gu Wanrong moved in front of Bai Xiaosi. “I came mainly to visit our Sisi this time.” She smiled and added, “And casually check the crew’s shooting progress. Everyone doesn’t need to be so nervous.”
Wu Yongzheng nodded repeatedly. “Understood, understood. Chairman Gu, please come this way. Xiaosi and I will take you to see the actors’ preparations.”
“Wanrong-jie, you really came to see me as soon as you were free,” Bai Xiaosi said with a sweet smile.
As the group walked, Gu Wanrong listened to them introduce some of the crew’s situations.
Walking to a constructed scene, Wu Yongzheng stopped. “This is the scene we built according to your requirements. Are you satisfied? If there is anything that needs modification, feel free to mention it.”
Gu Wanrong looked around and nodded. “Not bad, it fits my imagination very well. However, the details can be further perfected.”
Wu Yongzheng immediately took out a notebook to record it. “Okay, I will arrange for someone to improve it immediately.”
After quite a while.
Gu Wanrong waved her hand gently and said to Wu Yongzheng and Bai Xiaosi, “Alright, you two go do what you need to do, don’t keep me company here!”
Then she added, “It’s fine for Guan Chun to stay and accompany me. You, a director, and an actress, should focus your minds on filming.”
“Wanrong-jie, I don’t have scenes this morning, I can accompany you too,” Bai Xiaosi responded quickly upon hearing this.
Bai Xiaosi knew very well in her heart that Gu Wanrong was not only her boss but also her savior.
Since Gu Wanrong had to study on weekdays, the time they spent together was limited, so Bai Xiaosi often took the initiative to chat with Gu Wanrong on WeChat.
Now that she finally caught the opportunity of Gu Wanrong visiting the set in person, she naturally wanted to take the chance to get closer and deepen their relationship.
“Those assistant directors I brought have been observing my filming for quite a few days. So, this morning just happens to provide them with a practical opportunity to practice.”
“After they finish filming, I’ll go over and carefully check the results.” Wu Yongzheng also explained the reason why he, a chief director, wasn’t filming but accompanying Gu Wanrong instead.
As a newcomer who had just joined the company not long ago, he had never even met this top boss once. How could he not perform well at this time? Therefore, even as the chief director, he would rather put aside the filming work at hand temporarily to accompany Gu Wanrong throughout.
Hearing this, Gu Wanrong raised her eyebrows. He said he was training newcomers, and he really was.
“Alright then, take me to have a look. And let you, the chief director, give pointers to the assistant directors on the spot.” Gu Wanrong nodded, signaling to go see the shooting scene.
Inside the studio, several assistant directors watched the shooting with trepidation, while Wu Yongzheng sat on a small folding stool with a tense face, staring at everything in front of him with full concentration.
“As soon as Director Wu starts filming, his whole person immediately becomes extra serious.” Bai Xiaosi leaned into Gu Wanrong’s ear and said in a whisper, “Once he enters the shooting state, almost nothing can interfere with him in the slightest.”
Gu Wanrong nodded knowingly after hearing this, then slowly swept her gaze over everyone on the set—actors, cameramen, lighting technicians… circling everyone’s faces.
She said to herself: So this is what filming is like. It really is hugely different from the TV dramas I watch and the behind-the-scenes footage.
The whole morning passed amidst the trepidation of most people on the set.
Although only some unimportant scenes were being filmed, under the attention of Wu Yongzheng and a group of crew heads, as well as Gu Wanrong, the investor present in person, several small obscure actors performed beyond their usual level, showing unprecedented acting skills.
Finally, when the last scene ended successfully, Wu Yongzheng raised his hand to look at his watch, only to realize with a start that the hour hand had quietly pointed to nearly twelve o’clock.
He slapped his forehead, seemingly realizing something suddenly. His gaze quickly met Guan Chun’s on the side, signaling with his eyes to ask, What’s going on? Why didn’t you remind me? The food hasn’t been delivered yet!
Guan Chun shook her head. “Chairman Gu’s assistant just came to notify us that lunch for today has been booked at Sheng Yan (Grand Feast). Chairman Gu is treating everyone on the set.”
Sheng Yan?
Hearing the name “Sheng Yan,” Wu Yongzheng couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.
A place with five-figure tips per person usually didn’t provide takeout service.
Didn’t one usually have to make a reservation several days in advance to dine there?
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