He leaned closer to the female lead, his eyes gleaming with calculation: "I've already reached an agreement with Mr. Liu of their biggest investor, 'Star Capital.' I'll endorse their high-end beverage for a year for free, on the condition that they immediately withdraw their investment from this short drama!"
He seemed to have already foreseen the outcome of their victory, and sneered, "Without their biggest financial backer, let's see how they manage to film for the next few days!"
"The later publicity and distribution are just wishful thinking! By then, these people won't even have time to cry!"
The male lead lowered his voice, a sly smile on his face: "Once this movie is finished and we've received our paychecks, the audience will forget us very easily. We can then smear the whole thing on the production team, and we'll still be innocent top stars."
Upon hearing this, the female lead regained her sense of superiority and critically surveyed the busy short drama crew not far away: "Exactly, what kind of trouble can He Xi's lousy crew cause? Look at their conditions, they don't even have a decent rest vehicle, unlike us..."
Her words were interrupted by the sound of an engine coming from afar.
At the end of the desert highway, a convoy was heading towards the film set.
Not only are there various luxurious coffee trucks and food trucks, but there are also several brand-new RVs that gleamed in the sunlight.
The male and female leads' eyes lit up, and they immediately straightened their backs.
"It's probably our fans coming to show their support!"
The female lead smugly fixed her makeup, a relieved smile playing on her lips:
"As expected of this summer's entertainment, the power of capital is truly extraordinary."
“A company helped us with public relations and blocked negative news, so what happened a few days ago was just a minor inconvenience.”
"What's the use of just being able to act in this industry? In the end, it all comes down to who has the stronger financial backing."
She glanced smugly at He Xi's film crew: "Let these unsophisticated little workshops see what a top-tier production looks like."
The male lead smugly straightened his costume: "That's right, I'll post a Weibo later and play the victim, saying that the crew's arrangements made the actors suffer. The fans will definitely feel sorry for me."
"When public opinion shifts, who will remember what happened a few days ago?"
The female lead's eyes lit up as she watched the approaching convoy of luxury cars: "This must be a special support event organized by our fans because they feel sorry for us suffering here."
"How about we make a bet to see if your fans or my fans are more supportive?"
The two quickly stepped forward to greet the staff of "Journey to the Desert," saying, "Everyone has worked hard. Our fans have come to bring us warmth. Come and have something to drink and rest!"
The crew of "Journey to the Desert," who had been feeling dejected from being bossed around these past few days, perked up at the sight of the impressive convoy:
Wow! This is such a grand spectacle!
"As expected of a top star, the support they provide is truly exceptional! Even in this godforsaken desert, they're incredibly impressive!"
"Finally, I can drink some decent coffee and milk tea..."
The crew of "Journey to the Desert" happily welcomed the convoy.
On the short drama set, several young actors couldn't help but cast envious glances.
An actor who had just finished filming a desert chase scene murmured as he mended his costume, which was torn by sand and gravel:
"I'm so envious... I only have a few thousand followers on Weibo, when will I become this popular?"
However, just as the crew of "Journey to the Desert" was about to surround the coffee truck and food truck, ten imposing bodyguards in black got out of three black cars and immediately stopped them.
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