Chapter 493 What Bullshit Rules
The screenwriter thought about it, but couldn't help but lean forward and whispered a reminder: "Director, you know Teacher Lu Qiang, we can't afford to offend him. If we really make him angry, it won't take much for him to ban us from the circle."
Upon hearing this, the director looked at the screenwriter. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Lu Qiang was only given a very small supporting role in his drama, and he wondered why the other party agreed to it.
Now I suddenly come to my senses. It turns out that this is because this is an urban youth drama, and there are many female actresses in his group!
Lu Qiang's dirty deeds have long been no secret in the circle. Why didn't he pay more attention at the time?
Now that the filming is more than halfway through, he has heard a lot of rumors in the crew. There are already four or five actresses who have entered Lu Qiang's room to "study".
Now he is still not satisfied and even dares to set his sights on the leading role. Chen Li is the second female lead and a rising star in the circle, attracting a lot of attention.
But Lu Qiang is certainly not afraid. Given his status, it would be difficult for the actresses who have suffered losses to speak out.
Seeing the director's hesitation, the screenwriter seemed to be in a dilemma. He couldn't help but say, "It's just a little bit of a scene with them. It's just a hug at most. There are so many people watching on the set. Even if Mr. Lu Qiang has some ideas in mind, he wouldn't dare to actually do anything, right?"
This sounds like a suggestion, but in fact it just wants the director to approve of Lu Qiang's behavior.
The director weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally felt that what the screenwriter said made some sense. With the cameras and so many eyes watching, the other party probably wouldn't dare to be too blatant.
He nodded silently, turned back to Chen Li, and pulled the corners of his mouth to reveal a forced smile.
Just by looking at his smile, Chen Li felt something was wrong.
Then the director whispered, "Ali, it's like this. The screenwriter just talked to me and said that the changes to this scene are to pave the way for later scenes and to make the character of Teacher Lu Qiang more three-dimensional."
"Don't worry, they are all very simple scenes. With your ability, you can get through them in one go."
"Director, are you serious? I always thought you were very professional, but do you really think it's necessary to put more emphasis on Mr. Lu's role in the subsequent plot? He only has eight scenes left to film, what are you doing now?" Chen Li argued. Now, in her opinion, the director and screenwriter were obviously on Lu Qiang's side.
Yes, one of them has been in the acting circle for decades and has now become a big boss in the capital industry.
One is her, a new actor who just got admitted to an acting school and has filmed two or three works.
It’s obvious who everyone will lean towards!
But she couldn't just obey like that!
She has no control over what others do, that is their choice, but she absolutely cannot let this old thing succeed on her.
Absolutely not, she is going to resist!
"Hey, Ali, don't be so stubborn. Look at this..."
"Director!" Chen Li interrupted. At this moment, the nervousness and anxiety in her heart had been completely replaced by courage and anger. She stared straight at the director and said word by word: "If you don't follow the original script, I won't shoot this scene today."
"Are you going to strike?" the director was stunned and asked in shock.
Chen Li nodded fearlessly: "Yes, you and I both know what some people are up to. If you force me, you are just aiding and abetting the evil. You might as well just replace me. I don't want any compensation!"
At this time, the screenwriter beside him couldn't help but interrupt and remind him: "Ali, you should understand clearly that if you go on strike, you will have to compensate the crew."
But Chen Li wasn't afraid. Having said that, she looked coldly at the screenwriter who was the same as Old Man Lu and said, "Then talk to my agent!"
Leaving behind these words, Shen Li turned and left angrily.
The director opened his mouth, but in the end he just kicked over the stool next to him in anger.
"Damn it, what the hell is this! You old bastard!"
"Hey, director, don't be angry." The screenwriter hurried forward to comfort her: "This Chen Li is still too young and naive. She doesn't know the rules of this circle at all."
"Rules? What the hell are these bullshit rules!" the director cursed. "It's nothing but the fucking manipulation of ordinary people by those in power. And what the hell are these rules? They're always trying to find some high-sounding excuse for their own filthy behavior!"
"Yes, yes, yes." The screenwriter, sweating profusely, smiled sheepishly, "But we still have to keep filming, right? We're already halfway through, so changing people isn't practical!"
The director sighed deeply.
Indeed, no matter how angry you are, you have to continue filming.
"Go and talk to that old... Teacher Lu Qiang and ask him to delete the hug at the end. You can change the rest according to his wishes."
"I'll go and persuade Chen Li."
The screenwriter nodded and turned away.
The next second, several riders appeared outside the cordon of the set, each carrying a bunch of drinks in their left and right hands.
"Excuse me, is this the crew? A customer named Chen Li ordered some summer-cooling tea for the crew!"
"I still have some heat-relief medicine here!"
Upon hearing this, a crew member hurried over to answer cheerfully: "Yes, yes, thank you, you've worked hard."
"It's Ali's order again! How many times has this happened?"
"Little Ali is a kind and beautiful person, she cares about us!"
The director saw this scene not far away and felt very uncomfortable.
People who should be respected and virtuous are disrespectful to their elders, while young children are trying hard to show kindness to this snobbish and dirty circle.
"Director, this is the cooling herbal tea that Ali ordered for everyone!"
A cup of herbal tea was handed to him. The director took a look at it and reached out to take it, then walked towards Chen Li's lounge without saying a word.
Chen Li was sitting on the sofa trying to calm down. Her decision to boycott the performance was just a momentary outburst of anger.
It was such a hot day and everyone had worked so hard for several months. She would feel guilty even for letting the staff stay in the sun for one more second. How could she really go on strike?
Xiaoyun and Apan didn't know what happened, but they had never seen Chen Li so angry.
Xiaoyun silently took out her cell phone, wondering whether she should send a message to Ali's sister.
Little did she know that Shen Ciren was already at the airport at this time.
Gu Lianxing took a group photo with a few people: "Let's commemorate our first trip together. Shi Ye, please take a photo for us!"
Shi Ye was there to see someone off at the airport, and upon hearing that, he quickly took out his cell phone.
Shen Yuzhen, Lianxing, Chen Ci, and Pili stood closely together in order. The four girls had four different kinds of beauty, attracting the attention of passers-by.
"Okay!" Shi Ye made an OK gesture and looked at Chen Ci and said, "You guys go in quickly, it's almost time."
Chen Ci said, "Thank you for your hard work in seeing me off to the airport. I'll bring you a signed photo of my sister when I get back. I guarantee it will appreciate in value in the future!"
Please give me a monthly ticket!
Let me recommend a song to you, Xu Jiaying's "Knowingly Doing Something Wrong".
(End of this chapter)
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