The fact that 1,500 to 1,600 people were gathered in the abandoned factory to film a movie was a big deal, especially with a full 1,000 National Guard troops coming and going every day. All the citizens of Siddas knew that there was a film crew shooting a movie there.
Even though there's not much entertainment available, the residents of Siddas still enjoy joining in the fun. Every day, thousands of people walk to this abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city to watch the spectacle.
Unfortunately, Xiao Kui had already received Fang Yang's instructions to set up roadblocks at every intersection, surrounding the abandoned factory so that not even a fly could get in. There were no tall buildings nearby to climb up and see further, so he could only stand outside and listen to the booming explosions to guess what was happening inside.
Not only was the sound deafening, but the ground also shook violently, and even the walls trembled. Dust from the roof, which had been desolate for countless years, fell like rain, soaking those who were standing nearby and causing them to hastily retreat.
With the explosion, flames erupted, and a barrage of bullets rang out. If it weren't for the fact that a movie was being filmed inside, everyone would have thought a war was raging inside!
Unfortunately, the National Guard withdrew after just over a week, and the film crew left the abandoned factory, leaving a messy scene for onlookers.
Although not much of value was left, the large and small wreckage of abandoned vehicles at the foot of the wall still made everyone cheer. This large amount of scrap metal could be sold for a lot of money, maybe enough to cover a month's living expenses. Although there were many people at the scene, there was also a lot of scrap metal!
Fang Yang hadn't expected that a pile of scrap metal would be looted, but even if he had, he couldn't have stopped it. What you see as scrap metal is a fortune to someone else—a windfall to improve their life, or even a lifeline.
At this time, Fang Yang had arrived at the bustling main street in the city. After obtaining the government's approval, he closed off one street. Fortunately, there were not many private cars in Siddas at the moment, so even if the entire street was closed off, the impact on citizens' travel would be minimal. All Fang Yang wanted was for the filming to continue for a short period of time without affecting the passage of vehicles. One morning was enough to film all the shots needed for the entire movie.
Fang Yang had initially thought that filming in the city would take a considerable amount of time, but things went much more smoothly than he expected. In just one week, all the scenes were filmed, ending the entire overseas filming process ahead of schedule. Not only the entire crew, but also the Red Shield Mercenary Group led by Xiao Kui, breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the crew protecting Fang Yang had a relatively easy job, there were many restrictions and little entertainment, which made them feel restless. This mission not only brought them a considerable amount of money, but also allowed them to take a break and enjoy the leisurely life during the gaps between missions, which is the lifestyle that mercenaries like the most.
After a hangover, Fang Yang led his team back to the South China Sea. They needed to film some cargo ships there, and there were quite a few shots to take. Fortunately, there were many ships waiting to set sail, and since they weren't fully loaded yet, they could make a quick buck by providing assistance. Naturally, this was something the ship owners were more than happy to do.
Cargo ships are not easy to film because the ship owners have to expose many crucial details. Although these details are not private, they involve the overall structure of the cargo ship, especially the power structure. A slight mistake could damage the ship and affect its ability to sail. This is the key issue.
Fortunately, a cargo ship that had no immediate plans to go to sea solved Fang Yang's urgent problem. Moreover, with Fang Yang paying for the fuel, the ship could also go to sea to cooperate with the filming schedule, which was the greatest support the crew could receive. The ship owner was also cunning. While he tried his best to cooperate, his only request was that his own cargo ship's name be included in the filming.
When Fang Yang heard Xiao Zhengguang's report, he smiled wryly. Who said that these boat owners don't care about their own advertising? This shrewd boat owner not only wanted to make a profit from the venue fee, but he also came up with a plan for free advertising. In the end, you will have to thank him. This is what a shrewd boat owner is like!
I believe that once the movie is released, this cargo ship will become famous in China. I wonder how many people will flock to visit it after hearing about it, and how many cargo owners will think of this ship when they are looking for a cargo ship. This invisible advertising effect is something that those ship owners who refused to be filmed could never get even if they begged for it!
In short, with the full cooperation of the ship owner, Fang Yang finally completed all the filming in early August. After nearly five months of hard work and shared hardships, the entire crew finally announced the wrap-up on a cargo ship in the South China Sea. When Fang Yang shouted the words "Wrap-up," the entire crew cheered. After filming the entire movie, most of them had lost more than ten pounds.
Whether on the ship or in Cedars, the days without cell phone signal were exhausting, especially since both places are hot tropical regions. Even applying sunscreen twice a day couldn't stop my skin from getting tanned and shiny. I looked like I had just come out of an African refugee camp, looking nothing but disheveled.
At the wrap party, Zhang Ze held onto Fang Yang's hand tightly, saying, "Brother, I've been acting for so many years, and I've never filmed such a tough scene before. This time, I've really run into one. If such a good movie can't do well at the box office, then the audience must be blind. Next time you have a good role, you must remember me. I'll be there for you no matter what."
Lan Qing, standing to the side, covered her mouth and laughed, "President Fang, you can't be biased! Look at me, don't I look like I just came out of a coal mine? I'm a girl, and I don't know when my skin will recover!"
Fang Yang raised his hands in surrender and said, "It's my fault, it's all my fault. I've made you suffer, especially since you were hospitalized for a week without any reason. Miss Lan, I'd like to toast you to thank you for your selfless dedication. You've really worked hard!"
After Fang Yang and Lan Qing had finished their drinks, Tang Qiang said, "President Fang, I have benefited greatly from this cooperation with you. I would like to toast you as well. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I will go through fire and water for you!"
Fang Yang clinked glasses with Tang Qiang. "Director Tang, you've worked hard these past few days. Everyone has seen and appreciated your efforts, including everyone on our creative team. Everyone has worked hard. Producer Xiao, please write down all the names of the people. When our film finishes its run and we settle the accounts, we'll hold a celebration party and use some money to give everyone red envelopes. Let your family enjoy the fruits of victory too!"
Xiao Zhengguang smiled and nodded, looking at the cheering crowd. He sighed. After half a year of getting together, the entire crew worked together, helped each other, and overcame one difficulty after another. They had long since forged a deep friendship. They didn't know if they would have the opportunity to work together again, but this hardship was historic. It wouldn't be too much to give out some red envelopes when the time came.
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