Chapter 16: Unexpectedly Participating in the Recording
The next morning, just after dawn, Zhou Yangze and Du Ningyou went downstairs yawning.
They sat down on the bench at the door, one of them carrying a pair of rain boots and changing into them. Their movements were surprisingly consistent. The photographer was adjusting the lens and recorded them when he saw this.
It was sunny yesterday and today, but there was a lot of moisture on the mountain. After putting on rain boots, Zhou Yangze took out a raincoat for Du Ningyou to wear, and put one on himself as well. After packing everything, he set off with the newly bought backpack.
This time the main purpose is to collect some promotional materials. As for the guests, they have other shooting tasks.
The villager who led the team was named Liu, and everyone called him Brother Liu. Including Xiao Yang and the cameraman, there were five people in total.
The mountain path was slippery, so Zhou Yangze held Du Ningyou's hand the entire way up. Brother Liu led the way ahead, saying, "Mushrooms usually grow where they did this time, and they'll grow there next time. Villagers who frequently go up the mountain know a few fixed nests. The place I'll take you to later is basically full of mushrooms one after another."
"Haha, then can we have mushroom soup hotpot today?" Du Ningyou responded with a smile.
"It's no problem to cook a hot pot, but there are still more sunny days than rainy days. If we come back after the rain, we won't be able to fit everything in a backpack."
"Okay, we're going to be here for a long time anyway, so let's wait until it stops raining."
"no problem."
After walking for more than 30 minutes, Brother Liu said, "We're here."
Then he squatted down and pushed aside the wet dead leaves. A large, plump yellow mushroom emerged, shaped like a loaf of bread. Brother Liu patted its head and picked it up to show them, "This is a porcini mushroom, edible."
I found a few more and showed them, "This one is Alpinia hortensis, and this one is Bletilla striata. They are all edible. If you are not sure about the others, just ask me."
"good."
A few people dispersed to look for mushrooms. Sure enough, they were everywhere in this area. You could find one or a bunch of them after walking a few steps.
As they were walking, Du Ningyou suddenly found a bright red mushroom, the stem of which was a little red, and he immediately pulled Zhou Yangze over to take a look.
"Look, poisonous mushrooms."
"Then don't touch it. Be careful, the cap is poisonous."
Brother Liu, who heard their conversation, came over curiously and laughed when he saw it. "This mushroom is not poisonous. It's a red mushroom, and it's a bit expensive."
Du Ningyou was puzzled. "Don't they say the brighter the color, the more poisonous it is?"
"That's generally the case, mainly for people who don't understand. It's best not to pick brightly colored ones. People who understand can identify them."
"So that's how it is..."
Under Brother Liu's guidance, they quickly picked half a basket of fruits.
At this time, Zhou Yangze's cell phone suddenly rang. It was Director Wang calling. He picked up the phone in confusion.
"Hello, Director Wang."
"Second Master, please come back quickly, something happened."
"What's going on?"
"Wei Jialang accidentally fell while renovating the roof of Grandma Li's house this morning. The medical team is currently providing him with emergency treatment."
"Is it serious?"
"There's no danger to his life, but his right leg seems to be slightly fractured."
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Seeing that his expression was not right, Du Ningyou asked with concern: "What's wrong?"
"Wei Jialang accidentally fell while renovating the roof. He's fine, but his right leg is probably fractured. The medical team I brought with him is treating him."
"Then let's go back quickly."
"Um."
When the two of them came down the mountain, Wei Jialang had already been treated and sent to the town hospital. Zhou Yangze and Du Ningyou rushed directly to the town hospital.
When he arrived, he had already finished the examination and was resting in the ward. Seeing Zhou Yangze appear, he smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou, I'm fine, don't worry."
"Did they say when the test results would be out?"
"About an hour or two."
Although the specific circumstances of the incident were still unclear, as the main person in charge, he still said first: "I'm sorry, Mr. Wei, this was our mistake. Your medical expenses will be fully covered by the program team."
"Mr. Zhou, you're too polite. This incident isn't the fault of the production team. I slipped and fell. I don't think it's serious. I'm just worried that it will affect the filming of the rest of the show."
"Don't worry about the filming, Mr. Wei. Take care of your health first."
Grandma Li next to her had tears in her eyes and tremblingly took out a roll of banknotes wrapped in cloth from her pocket. It could be seen that there were both small and large bills, and the total amount was only a few hundred yuan.
Grandma Li's face was filled with guilt. "Xiao Wei was helping us repair our roof when this happened. I should pay for the doctor's fees, but this is all I have now. You guys take this money first, and I'll figure out the rest."
Seeing this, everyone hurriedly urged her to take the money back. Wei Jialang also sat up straight and said anxiously, "Grandma, this is none of your business. I wanted to go up on my own. Don't worry, the medical team that Mr. Zhou brought are all experts. My leg will be fine. Please put it away quickly."
Du Ningyou stepped forward to help her put her wallet back in her pocket, then sat down beside her and soothed her softly, "Don't worry, grandma. The expenses for the show will be covered by our Master Zhou. If you agreed to do the show, we'd actually give you an appearance fee. How could we let you spend the money? Don't worry, our Master Zhou looks very wealthy. These medical expenses won't be a burden to him at all."
This made the atmosphere in the ward more relaxed, and the guests nearby echoed: "That's right."
But Granny Li still felt a little guilty, "But Xiao Wei is because of our family..."
"Grandma, that's not how it works. Problems that occurred during the recording of the show are the responsibility of the production team. We'll be more thorough this time when we get back, taking all aspects of the problem into consideration and strive to prevent such problems from happening again next time..."
With her comfort, the old lady's emotions gradually stabilized. No one noticed that Wei Jialang looked strange. He pursed his lips and looked to the other side silently, his expression seeming a little guilty.
When the examination results came out, it showed that there was a slight fracture in the right leg and he needed to be put in a plaster and rest for a while.
In this situation, it was definitely impossible to participate in the recording in a short period of time, so Wei Jialang took the initiative to say, "Mr. Zhou, no one expected this accident, but it has already happened. I can't waste everyone's time. How about I withdraw from the subsequent recording? As for the lack of people, I will contact a trusted friend to fill this gap. Is this okay with you?"
Zhou Yangze thought for a moment. "There's nothing we can do at the moment, but it was ultimately our negligence. I will be fully responsible for Mr. Wei's treatment expenses, and the appearance fee for the past two days will be settled promptly. As for the vacant position, it's okay. We can contact them ourselves. I won't bother Mr. Wei. You should rest well during this time, and let me know if you need anything."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."
The matter was resolved amicably, but Zhou Yangze felt something was amiss. After leaving the ward, he quietly said to Director Wang, "Send me the video footage of this incident from every angle this morning."
"Okay, Mr. Zhou."
The group then returned to Shiqiao Village, and the first problem Zhou Yangze had to solve was to find someone to fill the vacancy.
It wasn't difficult for Zhou to contact people as he had been in the entertainment industry for many years, but the incident happened too suddenly. The artists he was familiar with basically had work, and he didn't dare to use the unfamiliar ones casually. If the news was exposed, the whole show would be ruined.
So Zhou Yangze was still a little overwhelmed.
After Du Ningyou sent Grandma Li back, he saw Zhou Yangze still trying to figure out a solution, so he asked, "Didn't you find the person?"
"I asked around but no one was available. Some people wanted to drop their current jobs to help me, but I refused because it would affect their reputation."
Du Ningyou was silent for a while, then suddenly said seriously, "Zhou Yangze, I want to record."
It wasn't a sudden impulse, but something she had been thinking about ever since she knew she was going to replace someone. Yesterday, they observed the situation of each group and each family in the equipment room, and at that time, Du Ningyou had the urge to get involved, not just be a bystander.
But Zhou Yangze refused without a second thought, "No, this show is not easy to record, and it may cause you a lot of problems after it airs, such as bad reviews, people digging into your information, and all kinds of unfounded rumors... I can't let you get into trouble."
"I'm not afraid of those things. In fact, I've been thinking about getting involved these past few days. As for the issues you mentioned, let's talk about it after the show airs. There are many solutions. I trust Zhou's PR team and I believe you will protect me, so those are just minor issues."
The words "I believe you will protect me" touched Zhou Yangze's heart, but he was still a little hesitant. "You have also seen the content of the program setting. It will not be easy after the official filming begins."
Du Ningyou walked over, took his hand and shook it, a cunning look in her eyes, "Zhou Yangze, do you always think I'm spoiled? Actually, sometimes I do it on purpose. There's no need to put yourself in a difficult position if you can enjoy yourself, but I can still stand up to you if you really need help."
“…”
Seeing that he didn't believe her, Du Ningyou emphasized again: "I'm telling the truth!"
Zhou Yangze looked at her and thought for a while, his expression seemed a little relaxed, and asked again to confirm: "Do you really want to record it?"
"Um."
"Then I'll go with you." It would be easier to share the burden with someone else.
"Aren't we supposed to work in pairs?"
"It's a minor problem, just a little adjustment will do."
"Well, I feel more at ease with you in my heart."
So that's it.
At this time, Chen Ziyou rushed upstairs and said, "Brother, how is the contact going? I found someone for you!"
The two looked at him with a smile, "No need, we plan to record it ourselves."
"ah?"
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The gap has been filled, and the next step is to deal with Wei Jialang's matter. First, we need to understand the specific situation.
Zhou Yangze and Director Wang carefully reviewed the video and did not find any problems. It did seem to be an accident, but he always felt that something was wrong.
"Director Wang, what do you think?"
"There are three possibilities. One, it's a pure accident. Two, the other party might have a better opportunity, but they're already signed and can't leave. They also don't want to offend Zhou, so they're trying to get out of the contract this way. Three, there's a conspiracy. It could be your rival or Zhou's rival, and they're going to use this to hype the show after it airs, affecting the quality of the broadcast."
Zhou Yangze understood what was going on. "I'll keep these videos for now. I'll discuss the specific details of my withdrawal with Wei Jialang later. I'll have someone record the negotiation process, and I'll also secretly inquire to see if anyone has heard anything. If it's just for another opportunity, I won't pursue it. He's a ruthless person for actively hurting himself, but don't blame me if you want to use this incident to smear him."
"Yeah." Director Wang nodded in agreement.
He is also an old member of the Zhou family. He has always heard that Mr. Zhou Er is not worth cultivating, but through the cooperation over this period of time, his opinion of him has changed a little. Overall, it is still quite relaxing and pleasant.
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