The next day at noon, Fang Yang and Zhou Xin rushed back to Hengdian. After being away from the film set for more than a week, Fang Yang was still a little worried. Filming was nearing its end, and he wondered how Mo Zhen's filming progress was going.
Mo Zhen, who had just enjoyed a nice afternoon nap, stepped out of her room and saw Fang Yang and Zhou Xin surrounded by the entire film crew. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Hey, isn't this our big star, President Fang? You've returned in triumph!"
Fang Yang looked at Mo Zhen, who was walking past the crew members as he entered, and smiled, "Director Mo, you've worked hard these past few days. How are you getting used to being a big director?"
The surrounding staff and actors all burst into laughter, it seems that Mo Zhen has been showing off his power quite a bit lately.
"President Fang, everyone is waiting for you to come back. You have no idea how much Director Mo has been keeping us up lately. He's been working overtime and staying up all night every few days. It's been incredibly tough. Look at me, this old man, I've lost five or six pounds in this short period of time."
Others might not dare to speak up, but Tie Weimin didn't care about any of that and immediately filed a complaint against Mo Zhen.
"Really? Teacher Tie, I feel like you're in better spirits lately. Have you found a better way to maintain your health?"
Looking at Tie Weimin's radiant face, Fang Yang couldn't help but tease him, noting that he didn't look like someone who often stayed up late.
"Of course! Teacher Tie has been going fishing with Director Mo a lot lately, and I heard they've had quite a good catch."
Someone shouted from the crowd, and Tie Weimin, who was fuming from the heat, glared at them. "Which little brat is it? Step forward and let me see. I've only been fishing once, how come you call it 'frequently'? Did you even receive nine years of compulsory education? You can't even distinguish between singular and plural?"
Tie Weimin's words caused a burst of laughter from the crowd, but no one took the initiative to admit that it was just a joke and that it would be meaningless to take it seriously.
"President Fang, you're certainly riding high in Guangzhou! Now that you've returned victorious, a feast is a must. You have to share the joy with the people!"
Fang Yang laughed and slapped Mo Zhen, "You always have so many tricks up your sleeve. But a meal is a small matter. Call Luo Cheng and tell him we'll book his restaurant tonight, so that there won't be any people who want to order food and there won't be enough seats."
Mo Zhen exclaimed, "Alright, Lao Luo has to get some real stuff tonight." He then turned around and went to call Luo Cheng.
Seeing that the crowd was still standing still, Fang Yang smiled and said, "It's getting late, everyone should go and get ready. Let's finish the scheduled tasks in one go this afternoon so we can get there sooner. If Director Mo makes you work overtime and miss dinner because you didn't get the scheduled shots, then that's not my problem."
Hearing Fang Yang's words, everyone chuckled and slowly dispersed to prepare for filming. With the filming in Hengdian nearing completion, everyone was holding their breath, thinking that they could rest for a few days after filming. They had heard that the scenery in Qianzhang Yougu was picturesque and much better than here!
After finishing the phone call, Mo Zhen walked over to Fang Yang and said, "My brother went to Qianzhang Yougu. In a few days, we'll be moving there to film outdoor scenes. You've come at the right time. Take a look and check the filming results. If there are any shots you're not satisfied with, hurry up and reshoot them. Otherwise, it will be a bit troublesome to reshoot them after we get there."
Fang Yang nodded, "You can continue directing the rest. I'll take some time to look at all the shots, and if there are any that aren't suitable, we'll reshoot them in the next couple of days. Let's take advantage of the good weather and shoot all the outdoor scenes as soon as possible."
Fang Yang spent the entire afternoon observing, offering no comments on Mo Zhen's directing. Judging from the afternoon's directing, after nearly a month of directing, Mo Zhen's confidence had greatly increased. Having worked as an assistant director for many years, Mo Zhen was adept at directing the actors and crew, demonstrating great skill.
At 5:30, after finishing the day's filming, Mo Zhen finally had time to come over and ask Fang Yang for advice, "Mr. Fang, is there anything else that needs to be corrected?"
"Overall it's alright, but there's one thing you need to pay attention to. Now that you're the director, you need to be careful to maintain your authority at all times. We're investing our own money, so we have complete control. No matter how big a star someone is, you're the boss on set, and you don't need to cater to anyone."
This was Fang Yang's advice to Mo Zhen that afternoon after seeing him being accommodating to a second-tier actor. This actor was found by Mo Zhen, and it was unclear which company he belonged to. He seemed to have quite a bit of influence, probably having joined the crew recently. He was only there to play a cameo role, and it was unclear where this newcomer came from, but he was putting on airs on set.
"Mr. Fang, you're talking about Bai Jie, right? Actually, he was introduced by an old friend. I couldn't refuse at the time, so I agreed. I didn't expect a second-tier actor to have such a big attitude. Anyway, the favor has been repaid, and there won't be any chance to work together in the future. I'll just let it go for the sake of our old friend these next few days."
Fang Yang didn't want to get involved in Mo Zhen's affairs. No one is an independent society, and there will always be some social interactions. As long as it doesn't affect filming, Fang Yang just let it go. Otherwise, why would some roles end up in Mo Zhen's hands? Because sometimes Mo Zhen would owe favors when she went to actors, and there would naturally be some exchange of benefits involved. As long as it doesn't affect the overall situation, it's fine.
"Just make sure you check carefully, as long as it doesn't affect the filming. But if anyone has a bad record, you absolutely can't hire them."
Fang Yang also has his own principles, and he is determined not to let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch, especially given the increasingly stringent regulations.
"Don't worry, I'll take these things into consideration. Bai Jie is just spoiled by the company and likes to act like a diva, but her acting skills are passable and she doesn't have any other major problems."
The actors had already left, and the rest were crew members. Everyone was packing up their things, props, sets, and a whole bunch of equipment. It wouldn't be time to wrap things up in less than half an hour.
"After you finish filming this movie, take a break for a while. After the New Year, you can film a movie on your own to practice. At the same time, quickly find yourself an assistant. The company is short-staffed in the film and television sector. If you know someone with good character, bring them over. They'll be easier to use, right?"
Mo Zhen smiled broadly, "Thank you, President Fang. I will get on this business as soon as this film is finished. Although I haven't made a name for myself over the years, I do have a little bit of a reputation in this industry when it comes to connections."
Fang Yang kicked Mo Zhen in the butt, "Hurry up and pack your things, can't you see it's already getting dark? Who knows when we'll get back to Luo Cheng's shop?"
Mo Zhen chuckled and ran off to pack up with the crew, leaving Fang Yang waiting alone.
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