Chapter 974 I really don't know where they got the courage
Upon hearing Sister Yao's words, Ye Wanxi's expression grew even more solemn. A well could not possibly devour people.
Unless, there's something else in the donburi.
"Later I asked that staff member, and he said that at the time he heard a voice in his ear that kept tempting him to get closer to the well. When he looked down into the well, he felt dizzy and almost fell into the well. Fortunately, there were a few other staff members who were also looking for a toilet in the middle of the night. They had just come out in twos and threes when they saw him 'jumping into the well'. They were so scared that they rushed forward to stop him, which saved him from disaster."
Ye Wanxi rolled her eyes: "Has anyone else encountered the same thing as him?"
When Sister Yao heard Ye Wanxi ask this, her expression changed again: "Yes, after that day, most people listened to the advice of the person involved and thought that the well was really evil, so they didn't dare to approach it easily. But there were just one or two people who didn't believe in the superstition and insisted on testing it themselves."
"What's the result?"
"The result, of course, was that he brought trouble upon himself, just like that previous staff member, and almost fell into the well."
Sister Yao couldn't help but sigh as she spoke: "This well is really quite strange. It's been dug for decades, and the house there has been basically uninhabited for the last one or two decades. Only some film crews occasionally go there to shoot scenes, but everyone brings their own water when they go. The well hasn't dried up even though it hasn't been used for so many years. If someone really fell in and couldn't swim, they would most likely drown."
"Because of this, rumors about the well have started circulating in the crew recently. It's said that the lady of the house was thrown into that well and died years ago. Her lingering spirit has been restless for many years and is now eager to find a substitute to go down and join her. The crew is in a state of panic, and filming is going very poorly."
Sister Yao couldn't help but sigh as she spoke: "Logically speaking, if the film crew can't continue shooting, it's related to the director and the actors, but it shouldn't have much to do with me, the makeup artist. But... but..."
"But what?"
"But these past two nights, every night I feel a buzzing voice in my ear, urging me to go check the well. I can't stand it anymore, and I'm terrified."
In Sister Yao's view, this was clearly a warning that the filthy thing in the well was about to harm her.
Sister Yao spent the whole night overthinking, and finally found Ye Wanxi, hoping she could protect her safety.
"By the way, the director of this film crew is surnamed Jian. I heard they've been looking for a capable master to exorcise evil spirits for the crew these past few days, but unfortunately, nothing worked. After looking around, they thought of you. There just happens to be a particularly outstanding role in the film that hasn't been cast yet..."
Ye Wanxi immediately understood. When he said there was a particularly outstanding role that hadn't been cast yet, he was implying that if she could join the crew and help them exorcise evil spirits, the role would be hers.
Ye Wanxi sneered and said in a low voice, "Tell this Director Jian that inviting me to participate is fine, but solving your problems will cost a different price."
Sister Yao was shocked: "This...this won't happen..."
Is your film crew's director a ruthless tycoon?
"...It's alright, it shouldn't count."
"If that's not the case, why are you only paying me for two jobs? You're dreaming! No way!"
When she went to the set of "The Search," Fifth Brother and Director Chen even paid her two salaries! This Director Jian, who has no relation to her, actually tried to freeload and take advantage of her. I really don't know where she got the courage.
Sister Yao: "..." She was speechless!
Sister Yao didn't dare to make the decision herself, so she immediately went to find the director.
Director Jian frowned: "Are all young people these days so arrogant? You know, there are tons of people in the industry begging to be in my shows, and she just...
Sister Yao's lips twitched slightly, thinking to herself, "None of your people can be as helpful as Miss Ye!"
As soon as Director Jian finished speaking, a staff member rushed in from outside. His eyes lit up when he saw Director Jian, and he said loudly, "Director Jian, something bad has happened! Shang Jiajia just fainted, and after she woke up, she kept insisting on leaving the crew."
"What?" Director Jian's expression changed slightly. Shang Jiajia was the female lead in their drama.
Their script leans towards domestic power struggles, with a lot of scenes from the female perspective. As the female lead, Shang Jiajia undoubtedly has a lot of screen time.
The production team would be ruined if the female lead quits now, after filming for more than a month.
"Stop her! Stop her now! We absolutely cannot let her leave. She has to pay the penalty for breach of contract if she doesn't film, plus the losses the crew has suffered because of her. If she dares to leave now, I'll publicly blacklist her!"
The staff member, with a bitter expression, said in a hoarse voice, "Director, we just mentioned the breach of contract fee to her. Shang Jiajia and her agent said that they would compensate the crew for the breach of contract fee and the losses caused, but she absolutely refuses to film this drama."
Director Jane was dumbfounded: "Why? Weren't we filming perfectly fine before? How can she just stop filming like that? Who does she take her for?"
"Shang Jiajia said she encountered a ghost, and the ghost wanted to drag her to be its scapegoat. Even if she likes our crew and the character, she can't not think about her own life."
"Nonsense!" Director Jian nearly fainted from anger. "How could our crew be haunted? It's just some gossipy rumors circulating lately, which she's been thinking about and dreaming about. She shouldn't even think about terminating her contract for such a reason! If she wants to stay in this industry, she'd better behave herself, or else..."
The staff member responsible for relaying the message trembled at the sight of Director Jian's furious and ferocious expression, but still had no choice but to finish conveying Shang Jiajia's words.
"Director, Shang Jiajia said that her family is rich and she's just dabbling in the entertainment industry. If you want to blacklist her, go ahead. At worst, she'll just go home and live off her parents."
Director Jian: "..." You actually managed to predict all my reactions perfectly, you're a real genius!
Sister Yao hadn't expected that the leading lady of the crew would also suffer the same fate before her. She couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy for her, and her desire to invite Ye Wanxi to come became even stronger.
This director is a real oddball; even after things have escalated to this point, he still maintains his aloof and superior attitude.
If it weren't for the worry that she might hear that voice and that she might have been marked with some invisible symbol, Sister Yao really wouldn't want to get involved in this matter and would pack her bags and leave like Shang Jiajia.
"Ahem, Director Jian, you've seen it too. Even Shang Jiajia is preparing to run away, which shows how serious this matter is. Miss Ye, are you still going to invite her or not? At least give me a definite answer so I can send her back."
Director Jian's face turned a deep shade of liver, and after a long while he finally said, "Please, please now. I want to see what she's capable of!"
Sister Yao glanced at him speechlessly, thinking with mixed feelings, "The last person who thought like this must have had their face slapped a few times over!"
(End of this chapter)
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