008 Entering the Filming Phase
“That Qian Lang really can talk nonsense!”
“Look at that—who here is even remotely handsome?”
“Oh my god, this is hilarious!”
Wang Xingxing laughed as he opened the photo on Weibo and showed it to his female colleagues.
“Hey, who is this?”
“Why does he look so ugly?”
“Goodness, he’s terrible!”
Although they didn’t know who the so-called Best Actor Qian Lang was talking about, the women were unanimously drawn to Wang Bo.
Good heavens!
Is there really such an ugly man in the world?
How did he have the nerve to let people take his photo and post it online?
“This guy is from Beijing Film Academy!”
“Is he in the same class as Jiang Yan?”
One colleague traced Wang Bo’s basic information by following the clues.
Oh my!
Doesn’t his family have a mirror at home?
How could he dare to enter the entertainment industry?
The women exchanged glances.
“Director Wang, has the entertainment industry’s standard of beauty changed?”
“Could the future Best Actor Qian Lang mentioned be him?”
After all, comparing with Qian Lang’s previous photos on Weibo, Wang Bo was the only new addition.
And among Qian Lang’s “new family members,” who else could it be?
“Changed? No way!” Wang Xingxing quickly denied.
Only handsome men and beautiful women can survive in showbiz.
With Wang Bo’s looks, how could he possibly earn a living in this industry?
You see, although Qian Lang’s Weibo blew up, the comments were overwhelmingly filled with insults and sneers.
“Ugly people cause the most trouble!”
“Future Best Actor? This breath is making me dizzy!”
“Terrible directors get out of the entertainment industry! Ugly freaks get out!”
“Don’t pollute this big dye house called the entertainment industry!”
“Hmm? Something’s off!”
“Haha, this is hilarious! This is even more entertaining than watching Guo Dekang’s cross-talk!”
The female colleagues scrolled through the comments, laughing gleefully.
Heh, Qian Lang is doomed this time!
Trying to act cool—now he’s getting struck by lightning for it!
“Sigh, how can such a person get into the entertainment industry? It’s Beijing Film Academy’s fault for not doing their job!”
Wang Xingxing sighed as he quickly typed out a post on Weibo.
His fingers danced across the keyboard, thoughts flowing smoothly.
In just two minutes, he finished a 300-word mini-essay.
Not that his writing skills were usually great, but today, inspired by the moment, his sentences flowed naturally.
“Alright, I’ll stir the pot a bit!”
Wang Xingxing’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
The post he sent on Weibo blatantly criticized domestic actors in Daxia, implicitly attacked Beijing Film Academy, and indirectly lamented the hardships of being a director.
In no time at all,
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The online scene exploded even more because of his post.
“Strongly recommend a detoxification operation for the entertainment industry!”
“All those unscrupulous practitioners, get out!”
“Can Beijing Film Academy do a proper screening?”
“Terrible directors, ugly actors—what kind of riffraff can attend your school?”
“Exactly, if your eyes don’t work, donate your corneas early!”
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Meanwhile, in the Galaxy Film studio conference room,
The atmosphere was somewhat gloomy.
The employees present either sighed or furrowed their brows, all wearing worried expressions.
The lights were dim, with only the glow of the projector casting shadows on their faces.
“Everyone, especially at times like these, we must be confident!” Pei Duoduo pressed her lips to suppress a smile.
Ha ha ha.
Director Qian is a hidden dragon!
Why does he always surprise her?
He lucked out at the Star Shine auditions, but how did he get so fortunate to scoop up Wang Bo, this secret weapon?
With such an actor on board, there’s no worry about the movie attracting viewers.
Heh, even before shooting started, Daxia’s netizens have already lambasted it mercilessly!
No doubt, this movie is destined to flop!
Ah, with the system in place, this money is just too easy to earn.
Pei Duoduo was thrilled inside but maintained a determined expression on her face.
Under her finely drawn brows, her large eyes shone brightly.
“Trust in people; if you doubt, don’t use them!
I believe Director Qian has his reasons for doing this!
What’s most important now is that we unite as one and overcome these difficult times together!”
She looked passionately at the employees seated before her.
Her lips curved slightly, showing firm resolve.
After all, a lack of morale would surely affect the film’s production.
She hoped to finish filming quickly and target the summer release window.
That way, the ten million could soon double and be safely in their pockets.
“Yes! President Pei is right!”
“This is the time for us to be tested, everyone must grit their teeth and hold on!”
“Hmph! I don’t believe that if we work hard, the audience won’t see our sincerity!”
“Yeah, we’re not filming an idol drama! What’s wrong with casting Wang Bo in the crew?”
The employees began discussing animatedly.
Gone was the previous gloom and defeatism.
They were all energized, smiling, as if the earlier cloud had never existed.
“Excellent, everyone, you’re amazing!”
Pei Duoduo was very pleased and couldn’t help but feel excited and moved inside.
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The team was incredible.
With just a little encouragement, they showed full spirit.
With such unity and camaraderie, what couldn’t be accomplished?
“Everyone, the same as before!
From now on, fully support Director Qian to make a great film!
No matter the outcome, I promise bonuses won’t be missed!”
“Alright! President Pei is mighty!”
The employees cheered in unison, all standing and clapping vigorously.
At that moment, Qian Lang and others entered the conference room.
They had heard everything just now.
Moved deeply.
“President Pei is mighty! Director Qian is a genius!”
Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han eagerly joined the applause.
Qian Lang was unusually excited.
“President Pei, everyone, thank you for your support!
Here, I can guarantee that this film ‘Crazy Stone’ will not only ignite the Daxia movie market but can absolutely break the 100 million box office mark!”
As soon as he said this, the applause grew even louder.
Everyone’s faces were filled with excitement.
The only difference was that President Pei thought Qian Lang was talking big, while the other employees were temporarily brainwashed.
But none of that mattered.
What mattered was that everyone’s mindset and actions were incredibly positive.
The online insults hadn’t affected them in the least.
In their eyes,
The script was brilliant.
The director was talented.
The crew was motivated.
The actors diverse.
The locations carefully selected.
Everything was prepared to perfection.
All that remained was the final push.
So, filming could start any day.
Since ‘Crazy Stone’ wasn’t a big-budget production,
The opening ceremony was kept simple.
But in Daxia, it was customary to hold a ritual to pray for a successful shoot.
So the formalities were still observed strictly.
They slaughtered chickens and sheep, placed eighteen offerings.
From all directions, various gods of wealth were worshipped.
Incense burned, firecrackers exploded, lighting up the sky.
Though lacking the media fanfare of the Star Shine investment in ‘Tai Chi,’ the opening ceremony was lively nonetheless.
Finally, Pei Duoduo, like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, tossed hundreds of red envelopes.
The ceremony concluded.
Qian Lang sat up straight, put on his headphones, and stared at the monitor before him.
He picked up the walkie-talkie.
“Let’s begin!”
Speed was of the essence; no time to waste.
The first scene of the day officially started filming.
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