Chapter 897 Art Comes from Life and is Higher than Life
"Boss, are you just going to let Kassin go like this?" Khedira asked in confusion.
Xiao Peng nodded: "Why not? This is called unpaid leave. Give him a chance to pursue his own happiness."
Khedira said, "Boss, you'll be alone now. How about I call the boss and ask him to come back?"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "Forget it. You guys are always around me. You're not like the crew. They can take a day off when there's no salvage activity. I even let them go home to visit their families during the holidays. You guys are always around me and don't even have a chance to visit your families. You've basically never had a day off until now. It doesn't matter. You'll be next!"
Khedira was very touched: "Boss, you really consider us! Boss, I swear, as long as you still use us, we will always work for you!"
Xiao Peng waved his hand: "Stop shouting slogans. In this world, everyone can survive without each other. Maybe one day you will have a better career, and I will definitely not stop you."
Khedira said, "Better development? Boss, I never believed I could meet a boss as good as you!"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Then let's exchange hearts. But then again, why do I feel bored without Ka Xinqi?"
"Or I'll make you angry too?" Khedira said.
Xiao Peng nodded and said, "Of course you can, but by then your roles will overlap with Kasin's, so I don't think it's necessary to keep both of you. When the time comes, it's up to you two to decide whether to leave or Kasin."
Hedila gave a thumbs up: "The boss is still taller!"
"Flattering is also Kasim's job!" At this time, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Xiao Peng and the other turned their heads together: "Walter, why are you back?"
Walter said: “Kasin called me, I knew there was no one around you, so I came directly!”
Xiao Peng frowned: "Are you sick? Wouldn't it be better for you to spend more time with your family at home? Won't your wife scold you?"
Walter laughed and said, "Boss, you underestimate my wife! She was the one who drove me back, and she also brought some homemade sausages for you to try. By the way, she asked me to thank you for helping her find a job."
Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "The key is that she has the qualifications to teach German, otherwise I can't help her."
Walter's wife has now settled in France and chose to live in La Ciotat in Marseille. Although Xiao Peng has not returned to Marseille for a long time, the relationship is still there. He called her several times to help her find a job teaching German at a language school.
Walter said, "Boss, why did I hear that the new job is to make a movie? Are we not going to the South Atlantic Anomaly anymore?"
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "I can't help it. The offer is irresistible, and you're back at the perfect time. You could even make a film and get involved in the film industry. I don't understand what these guys are thinking: you say make a documentary, so what? And you insist on filming it like a movie and considering the commercial return. They really are all about the money! Now, take a look at the script and familiarize yourself with it. Actually, our storyline isn't very long; it mainly takes place aboard the Calypso."
Walter took the script and asked puzzledly, "What kind of story is this about?"
Xiao Peng explained, "We'll just play ourselves. The story is basically about a young American of Irish descent who wants to return to Ireland to trace his roots. So, why did we get involved? It's a standard movie script: the male protagonist feels underappreciated, his work and love lives are unsuccessful. After suffering the double blows of unemployment and betrayal by his ex-girlfriend, he embarks on a soul-purifying journey to discover his roots at the suggestion of his grandfather."
Walter was confused: "If things are not going well, he should pick himself up and work hard. Why does he want to trace his roots?"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "The idea is to let him know that compared to his ancestors, what he's going through now is nothing. The protagonist is unemployed and on the verge of bankruptcy, right? He goes to work on the famous 'Salvage King', my ship, the 'Calypso,' and returns to Ireland while working. Initially, he didn't enjoy his job, but then he stumbled upon a shipwreck belonging to his ancestors and learned their tragic story. He then set about working hard, dedicating himself to the deep-sea salvage industry, finding friendship and love while staying in Ireland to pursue his career. All in all, it's a clichéd, inspirational story of a comeback, but with an element of ethnic integration thrown in."
Walter was shocked when he heard this: "Love? Where does love come from? Are there any women on our ship? Is this the ocean version of Brokeback Mountain?"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Art originates from life but transcends life. We not only have women on board, but they also hold very important roles. For example, the ROV operator, HOV driver, and even the team leader and crane operator are all women! Not to mention the female service staff on the Luna!"
Walter's face darkened after hearing this: "Boss, do we still want to work? Isn't this just adding to the chaos?"
Xiao Peng spread his hands and said, "It can't be helped. Movies are like this now. No one will watch without romance. And what if there are no female characters? Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death by those women? But don't worry, they're just there to pretend. We're the ones doing the actual work. Basically, we're not the protagonists. Whatever we are like in our daily lives will be reflected in the show."
Walter couldn't help it: "Boss, why did you take on such a job? This is not your style!"
Xiao Peng sighed and said, "There's really no way to refuse! They made an offer that I couldn't refuse."
Walter was very tactful and did not ask any further questions, but said cheerfully: "Aren't we going to get involved in the film and television industry? Then why is there no movement until now?"
Xiao Peng said, "They're still scouting for roles and stuff. They're really serious over there!"
Walter flipped through the script: "Huh? Why is there a scene in it where you are the anchor?"
Xiao Peng nodded and said, "Like I said, we live our lives as we normally do. Everyone knows I'm a fisherman of gold, silver, and jewelry. The story goes that I came to Scotland and discovered a shipwreck. I was so intrigued by it that I even broadcast it live to the world. It turned out to be a refugee ship, which disappointed me so much that I decided not to continue the salvage operation. However, the shipwreck shocked the protagonist, and he decided to stay in Scotland to find more tragic stories about his ancestors."
Walter took a deep breath: "Boss, what did the Irish do to you? How could you agree to such a thing?"
Xiao Peng sighed, "There are several offers I can't refuse. Alas, people still can't control their greed!"
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