Just as Kobayashi Tenno's name was causing a stir in the British Isles, a tense and busy atmosphere was also taking place at Asia Television in Hong Kong.
In the editing room, the lights were dim, and the air was filled with a strong smell of smoke and the unique aroma of film.
Director Lo Wei's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked as if all his energy had been drained, with a sallow complexion.
He stared intently at the editing table in front of him, making final adjustments with the editor.
"Cut this shot out for half a second, yes, right here!"
"Okay, next! Let's add that close-up of Ah Long's pained yet amused expression!"
Four days!
For four whole days and four nights, he insisted on dragging Chan Kong-sang and the entire crew to film all the footage for "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" non-stop.
That kid Chan Kong-sang is simply inhuman. He's like a perpetual motion machine, never getting tired no matter how much he's thrown around, and he always manages to come up with some bizarre and outlandish moves.
Although the filming process was arduous, the result was surprisingly smooth.
Kobayashi's script was excellent, with detailed storyboards for every angle. As the director, he often only needed to follow the script.
After filming, he immediately went into the editing room and worked with the editor for two whole days and nights.
When the last shot was perfectly spliced into the final film, Lo Wei felt as if his entire body had been completely hollowed out.
He leaned back in his chair, not wanting to move a single finger.
"It's...it's done..."
The editor also looked exhausted, but his eyes shone with excitement.
"Director Luo, this movie... seems really interesting!"
Luo Wei tugged at the corners of his mouth, trying to smile, but found that the muscles in his face were already stiff.
He weakly instructed his assistant beside him:
"Go...go tell General Manager Liu that the movie...is finished editing. I'm going back to sleep now."
After saying that, he could no longer hold on, and he stood up unsteadily, leaning against the wall as he walked out of the editing room.
He doesn't want anything right now, he just wants to go home, lie down on his soft bed, and sleep for three days and three nights.
...
Inside the general manager's office.
Liu Rumeng and Lü Ruirong are checking the recording schedule for the next episode of "The Voice of Asia".
"Arong, take a look. Is there something wrong with the order of the guests' appearances this time? It would be better to move this singer to the front and have another one as the finale."
Liu Rumeng pointed to a name on the document and said.
“Yes, that’s what I think too.” Lu Ruirong nodded and made a mark with her pen.
After discussing for a while, Lü Ruirong suddenly remembered something, looked up and asked:
"By the way, Sister Rumeng, judging by the days, today is already the seventh day. Is there any news from Luo Wei? It seems that Xiao Linsheng only gave him seven days."
Upon hearing this, Liu Rumeng also stopped writing.
She had actually been keeping this matter in her heart all along.
Lin Huowang only gave Luo Wei seven days, which sounded like a pipe dream to her, a layman.
"No news yet."
Liu Rumeng shook her head. "I think it's really unlikely."
Lü Ruirong sighed and leaned back in her chair.
“I also think it’s unlikely. Filmmaking isn’t something that can be rushed. In the past few days, I’ve been asking some seniors at the station who have been in the industry for many years. They said that the fastest film, from the start of filming to the release of the film, takes at least half a month.”
"This time, Kobayashi only gave me a week. Even a god couldn't do that."
"I bet even if he manages to deliver a film, it will be poorly made and unwatchable. This was all done in a bit too hastily."
Liu Rumeng nodded in agreement and said:
"Yes, I also think it's a bit difficult for Luo Wei. In my opinion, if he can produce it within ten days, that would be quite remarkable."
From the very beginning, she had already prepared herself for the possibility that Luo Wei's plans would be postponed.
However, at that moment, there was a knock on the office door.
"Please come in."
The door was pushed open, and Luo Wei's assistant walked in, looking both excited and exhausted.
"General Manager Liu, General Manager Lü."
"What's wrong? Is there something you need, Director Luo Wei?" Liu Rumeng asked.
The assistant took a deep breath and reported loudly:
"President Liu, President Lü, the editing of 'Snake in the Eagle' is now complete!"
"What?!"
Liu Rumeng and Lü Ruirong stood up from their chairs almost simultaneously, their faces filled with surprise and disbelief.
"Is it really cut out?" Liu Rumeng asked.
"Yes, it's just finished! Director Luo asked me to report to you. He... he's already gone home to sleep," the assistant replied.
The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing a strong interest and curiosity in each other's eyes.
Seven days!
It really only took seven days!
Could it be that Luo Wei's Ren and Du meridians have really been opened by Xiao Linsheng?
"Let's go! Let's go take a look!"
Liu Rumu made a quick decision; she was now eager to know what exactly had been produced in those seven days.
"Wait! It's getting boring with just the two of us watching. Let's get everyone from the station here..."
As Liu Rumeng spoke, she picked up the phone on the table and dialed the internal line.
"Pass down the message: all employees in the station who are currently not working, assemble immediately in the No. 1 screening room!"
...
Soon, Asia Television's No. 1 screening room gradually filled with people.
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