The group was kicked out, and low presence means they are bad?

Chapter 376 Shooting starts

[Who is this Wang Mingde? How dare he directly start a fight with Bai Xingjian? He has a bad temper! ]

[What's the point of starting a group? Isn't what Wang Mingde said true? There are so many actors in China that Bai Xingjian doesn't want to use, but he went to Corea to find actors. What is he trying to do? Is he telling the world that our domestic actors are no longer good? ]

[Don’t we know whether our domestic actors are good or not? Compared with actors from Corea, I really prefer to watch TV dramas and movies performed by actors from Corea. ]

[Don’t say it. You really shouldn’t say it. ]

[That's right, and isn't it Bai Xingjian's freedom to choose which actors to invite to film his works? If this requires others to point fingers at him, I can only say that the domestic entertainment industry deserves to be finished. ]

[After saying so much, aren't you still trying to cover up Bai Xingjian's true love for Korea? ]

[It can only be said that Baichu's livestock management level has always been online. His fans really have no ability to think for themselves, as if whatever Bai Xingjian does is right. ]

[I don't quite understand. The population of Kauria is so small, not even as large as a province in our country. Why did Bai Xingjian invite actors from there to film? The film market there isn't attractive, is it? And even if it's a famous Korean drama, if it's broadcast in Kauria, even if it's a hit, the revenue won't be as high as the revenue of a hit domestic TV series, right? It feels like what Bai Xingjian is doing now is completely irrational, and it's really hard to understand.]

[Is it possible that Bai Xingjian seems to be conducting some kind of compliance test? Just like the Illuminati in America? ]

[Oh my god, this seems to be true. ]

[If you look at it from this perspective, a lot of things suddenly make sense! ]

【Detective! 】

Bai Xingjian couldn't help laughing when he saw some controversial comments on Weibo about his invitation to a Coria actor to film a movie:
"This is getting more and more outrageous, even conspiracy theories have been made. It's no wonder that it comes from the imagination of netizens. They have such a rich imagination!"

"But who is this Wang Mingde? Sister Wei, have you found out?"

In the office of Phoenix Pictures, Bai Xingjian asked Zheng Wei.

Zheng Wei nodded. "We found out that he is just an 18th-tier actor. He was kicked out of the production team some time ago because of a conflict with the crew. He may have drunk a little that night and let himself go on Weibo. The Weibo post related to you was just one of the ones he posted that night. We were injured by mistake this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Wei handed Wang Mingde's relevant information to Bai Xingjian.

Ever since the last unspoken rule incident, Bai Xingjian has become more sensitive to slanderous and rumor-mongering remarks about him on the Internet.

After all, the mastermind behind the incident has never been found, so no one can feel completely at ease.

"Early the next morning after Wang Mingde posted those Weibo posts, perhaps because he was sober, he deleted all of them and issued an apology statement."

Zheng Wei said slowly, "It's because your traffic is high and the topic is sensitive that it has attracted so many netizens' discussion and caused some negative impacts. Do we need to hold Wang Mingde accountable?"

Bai Xingjian looked through Wang Mingde's information and found nothing noteworthy. "Forget it. He's having a hard time right now. There's no need to hold him accountable."

Having said that, Bai Xingjian still asked Zheng Wei to save Wang Mingde's information.

Then he went to arrange the filming of "Squid Game".

The relevant venues have been set up, and the actors from Corea have also arrived here early.

It's time to enter the shooting process of "Squid Game".

……

10 month 31 day.

On the 489rd day when extras arrived at the construction site of Bai Xingjian IP Amusement Park, they received the news that filming had officially begun.

On a large open space, the relevant person in charge held up the microphone and said:
“In two days, we will officially start filming the relevant TV series, but before that, I have a piece of news to tell you.

That’s about it. The entire shoot will be done on this construction site.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the 489 extras who had gathered suddenly burst into an uproar.

"Is it finally starting?"

"Mom! I've received almost a month's salary, and I'm finally going to start filming!"

"We're filming here the entire time? Does that mean we don't have to go our separate ways?"

"Phoenix Pictures will always be the best!"

"It feels so good not to have to run around! I'd even be willing to play the role of a dead person!"

"Oh, even though you're saying this now, I'm afraid you won't want to play the role of a dead person when the time comes."

"I don't care anyway. As long as I get paid, it doesn't matter what role I play."

After the uproar, the person in charge continued on the makeshift podium:
“As everyone knows, Phoenix Pictures has recruited 489 extras this time, which is indeed a lot.

And because of the limitations of filming, we cannot guarantee that all members on the scene will participate in the filming.

There may be other jobs that you need to do, other than filming a movie.”

After these words were spoken, the 489 extras on the scene were a little confused again.

"what?"

"That's understandable. We do have too many extras. Even for some grand movies, they probably don't need so many extras. I can only say that Bai Xingjian has put a lot of effort into restoring Ye Suxin's reputation!"

"But if we are not allowed to be extras, what kind of work can we do?"

"That's right? Could it be logistics, security and cleaning work?"

"Fuck! Don't tell me, don't tell me! I've been in a crew with a lot of extras before, and the cleaning work was so difficult! If there weren't enough people responsible for cleaning, it wouldn't work at all. In the end, the crew arranged for extras to help, and the cleaning efficiency was gradually improved."

"That's fine, anyway, just don't ask me to do anything beyond my knowledge. It doesn't matter if I act or not, as long as I get paid."

"Hey, with Phoenix Pictures' attitude, can they let us work for free? The benefits are absolutely great!"

After letting the extras discuss for a while, the person in charge on the podium continued:

"The job you applied for at Phoenix Pictures was as an extra. However, due to some force majeure factors, your job may be flexibly adjusted. If you cannot accept the job adjustment, you can raise the issue now and we will let you leave unconditionally."

After hearing this, the environment at the scene suddenly became much noisier.

Most of the extras couldn't help but speak up:
"It's a good thing to leave Phoenix Pictures unconditionally."

“So this is forcing us to change careers?”

"Just change your career, as long as you have a job, it doesn't really matter whether you are an extra or not."

"But if that's the case, then wouldn't all the training we've received so far be in vain?" "How can that be said to be in vain? Aren't we still getting paid every day?"

"I think the most important thing is to ask what kind of job transfers will occur? Phoenix Pictures can't let us go to the construction site over there to work as plasterers, right?"

"Plasterer? You want to be a plasterer without any skills? At most you can just help others."

The person in charge on the podium was also very understanding and explained in detail the meaning of "flexible job transfers".

"That feels pretty good. After all, it's a job related to filming." Li Jiahui nodded with a smile, obviously quite satisfied with the explanation given by the person in charge.

"Considering the good benefits Phoenix Pictures provides during the training period, this is not unacceptable."

Chen Pan followed up.

Lin Feifang also had a smile on her face: "Isn't this just like those extras in Hengdian? If you can't find a job as an extra, just start with odd jobs. One day you'll be able to make a name for yourself."

"That's right! Hardships cannot rob you of your lofty ambitions, but as long as you live, you will eventually succeed!"

A young man next to the three of them also spoke, looking full of energy.

Although these words sound quite childish, it is undeniable that they really gave confidence to some people around them.

The situation in other places is also different from that of Li Jiahui.

So much so that after the meeting, not a single person quit this huge group of extras because of "flexible job transfers."

"My goodness, it seems that the Phoenix Pictures brand has already been established in their hearts!"

The person in charge of this speech couldn't help but sigh in his heart when faced with such a situation.

……

"What? The extras from Phoenix Pictures are going to officially start filming in a couple of days? That's so fast?"

In the chairman's office of Aoki Entertainment, when Shen Bowen learned the relevant news from Xu Chen, he showed a surprised expression on the spot.

Xu Chen nodded heavily and said with certainty: "The news is definitely correct, and the entire filming process seems to be in the land area of ​​​​the HR district in Beijing."

After this period of investigation, Xu Chen also learned some things behind the land through various connections.

The relationship is complicated, but it is very obvious that it is closely related to Qiu Weirui and Ye Xuan.

Then there is also Phoenix Pictures mixed in, and some people wonder if it is Bai Xingjian?

Anyway, it was this group of people who were causing trouble in this piece of land, and the level of confidentiality was very high.

If Xu Chen had not used some unconventional means, he would probably still be completely in the dark about the situation.

"The entire filming process took place on that piece of land? Is that true?" Shen Bowen showed a slightly suspicious expression.

Is it a special effects blockbuster?
The entire filming process was done in a built studio?

This seems to make sense.

"Yes! The person who contacted me said that the news was revealed by the person in charge of Phoenix Pictures."

Xu Chen slowly recounted some of the information he had obtained: "And the film and television works that Phoenix Pictures is about to start shooting don't seem to need those 489 extras. The person in charge of Phoenix Pictures said that some extras are needed to do other work, such as cleaning on site and setting up the venue."

After hearing this, Shen Bowen slapped his thigh and laughed out loud: "Sure enough, Phoenix Pictures recruited so many extras just to show off their strength. Now they don't need these extras, so they have to ease the pressure brought by the extra resources."

After laughing for a while, Shen Bowen asked, "So did the extras complain about Phoenix Pictures because of this?"

"Yes, yes, and quite a few people cursed Bai Xingjian."

Xu Chen smiled and nodded: "If Bai Xingjian was there at the time, he would probably have been rushed by those extras."

"Really?" Shen Bowen became even happier when he heard that.

In fact, Xu Chen didn’t know what the real situation was. He just thought that what he said would make Shen Bowen happier, so he just opened his mouth.

"Yes, the situation was said to be somewhat out of control at that time." Xu Chen nodded.

Shen Bowen sneered, "Sure enough, these people who are willing to be extras are all ruthless people. Bai Xingjian treated them so well before, but now they are dissatisfied because they have to do some odd jobs other than extras. How can they make a lot of money with such low standards?"

Xu Chen smiled and said nothing.

After expressing his emotions, Shen Bowen frowned. Why should he speak for Bai Xingjian?
Shouldn't Bai Xingjian be happier when encountering something like this?

After thinking for a while, Shen Bowen's mouth corners lifted up a little more, he looked at Xu Chen and said: "Several actors that Bai Xingjian invited from Coria have come to Beijing, and their relationship with those extras is probably pretty close to what we expected.

Since Bai Xingjian is about to start filming something new, let's help him raise his profile so that he doesn't have to film a new movie or TV series so quietly, otherwise he'd be so bored."

Xu Chen understood what he meant when he heard this: "So the main conflict is still with those Corea actors?"

Shen Bowen nodded: "We can do this. By the way, we can also bring out some actors who have worked with Bai Xingjian before, such as "All or Nothing" and "The Qin Dynasty", and let them pull each other down."

"understood."

……

"Oh my god! It looks like Bai Xingjian's new work has started filming today!"

In a girls' dormitory of Linjiang Normal University, Wang Peini held her cell phone and screamed excitedly.

Her sudden outburst scared Liu Yue, Lai Jie and Luo Xi who were in the dormitory.

Several people rolled their eyes at her.

"What's Bai Xingjian's new work? The one related to those Corea actors?" Liu Yue asked.

"Yes! And it really is related to those extras. It is said that all the filming processes of Bai Xingjian's new work will be shot on the land in the HR district of Beijing." Wang Peini said excitedly.

"Huh? Is this true? All the filming took place on that piece of land? Maybe Bai Xingjian built a studio there?"

Rossi said in surprise.

"There's an 80 percent chance that this is true."

Wang Pei Ni muttered to herself, "The news previously exposed by this whistleblower account is all true. I am beginning to suspect that this is an account owned by an internal staff member of Phoenix Pictures."

(End of this chapter)