Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 171 Conspiracy
The moment he got permission, Wang Zhongsong's heart began beating violently uncontrollably. The excitement was like a volcano about to erupt, and he wished he could burst out right now.

But his face remained expressionless, only his right hand was shaking slightly uncontrollably, first slowly clenching, then suddenly loosening, repeating this cycle over and over again.

The quick and obvious movements seemed to be eagerly venting the uncontrollable excitement deep in his heart.

He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, and the steady breath seemed to calm the waves in his heart.

The next morning, Wang Zhongsong walked steadily towards the extras who had been waiting for a long time.

Each step was steady and powerful, and the sound of the heels hitting the ground was like a dull drumbeat, hitting everyone's heart again and again.

The air around him seemed to vibrate slightly with his steps, and the atmosphere in the entire venue became solemn.

After standing still, Wang Zhongsong's eyes were like searchlights, scrutinizing and considering as he looked at everyone.

His eyes seemed sharp and shrewd, as if he did not miss any details, as if he wanted to dig out the most valuable information from the faces and expressions of the extras, so as to judge who could better help him achieve his goals.

Not only did the extras not avoid his gaze, their eyes became even more fiery and full of desire.

They straightened their backs, raised their chins, puffed out their chests, and locked their eyes on Wang Zhongsong, afraid of missing the opportunity.

Some even leaned forward slightly, trying to stand out more in the crowd, muttering about their advantages under their breath, as if this would increase their chances of being selected.

Everyone's eyes were gleaming with eagerness, like a group of concubines waiting for Wang Zhongsong's turn, they seemed to be silently shouting: "Choose me, choose me!"

Uh...something seems a little off.

Forget it, it's not important.

Wang Zhongsong leaned forward slightly, crossed his arms in front of his chest, his body slightly tense, and a faint smile appeared on his face. This smile carried a special meaning that was difficult to grasp.

His lips opened and closed slightly, and his voice was deliberately low, but it was difficult to penetrate, so he could only put emphasis on certain words.

"Everyone, this scene is the key to the entire play. As previously explained, the scene of 'throwing' Xiaolongnu..."

Having said this, he paused and slowly scanned the crowd.

"Your 'movements' must be 'clean and smooth', absolutely perfect. Otherwise, we will have to reshoot 'many times'..."

After saying that, he licked his dry lips with the tip of his tongue, and his frivolous eyes quickly swept across everyone's face, as if examining their reactions.

"Of course, in our industry, we sometimes have to be flexible and adaptable, and some brilliant improvisations can often become the highlights of the entire show."

As he continued speaking, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a playful smile, his eyes narrowed, with a hint of malicious expectation in his eyes, as if indicating something.

His fingers tapped lightly on his arms, making a rhythmic sound, as if he was keeping the beat of his words.

As he spoke, he raised his chin slightly, looked past the crowd and into the distance, a look of longing appeared on his face, as if he was looking forward to the scene after the success of this play.

"If this shoot goes really well, and the crew has small roles where you can appear in subsequent productions, I'll give you guys priority."

These words, on the surface, are meant to encourage everyone to pursue artistic perfection, but in fact they imply ulterior motives.

His voice echoed in the studio, and the lingering sound seemed to carry a bewitching power.

Combined with his suggestive yet somewhat lewd expression, how could anyone not understand his hint?

Some extras understood each other's hint and exchanged glances. Their smiles concealed their desire for profit and excitement of participating in "behind-the-scenes operations."

Someone subconsciously cleared his throat, trying to hide his inner uneasiness, and his throat rolled, making a dry sound.

Some people clenched their fists slightly, their nails digging into their palms, as if they were measuring the value of their conscience.

Others rubbed their hands gently and tapped their toes on the ground unconsciously, as if warming up for the upcoming "action".

Since Xiangshan Film and Television City had just opened, the professional quality of the local extras was still relatively low. Therefore, they had no concerns when doing their work.

In the original time and space, when the crew of The Return of the Condor Heroes was filming in Xiangshan, they had several disputes over extras and even had fights.

Therefore, the scene with Xiaolongnu is the responsibility of both the crew and the extras.

Who added this play?
Who filmed this scene?

Who has the right, who can do this, and who has the motivation?
When some plots clearly deviate from normal people's cognition and aesthetics, where exactly does the problem lie?

The answer is obvious.

It’s just that everyone’s focus is not on the matter itself.

While the audience was still able to identify several targets through the edited video content, the crew claimed... they were unable to find out on the spot!

It's really - ridiculous!
It really is - ridiculous!
Really——…!
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There are a lot of filming contents related to Xiaolongnu, including both literary and martial arts scenes, which have always been arranged and filmed by Hu Xiaobei.

Even the chief director Yu Minjie recognized and supported this point. After all, he chose Yang Guo, who had more leading roles.

Wang Zhongsong's obviously malicious filming request was like a malicious stone thrown into the originally calm filming lake. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that it would have a negative impact on the actors.

Hu Xiaobei naturally would not allow it.

Wang Zhongsong was also clear in his mind, knowing that Hu Xiaobei would never agree to his unreasonable request.

Therefore, he has been thinking about how to bypass Hu Xiaobei.

Finally, he found an opportunity and learned that Hu Xiaobei, Big Beard, and two chief directors would go together to check the construction progress of the ancient tomb.

Once these people left, there was no one at the scene who could check and balance him, and he felt that his plan could be implemented.

As luck would have it, at this time, An Xiaoqian's mother Liu Xiaoli was out for something.

Wang Zhongsong was secretly delighted, feeling that the time was finally ripe.

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately called his right-hand man to his side, whispering, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, go and bring An Xiaoqian to the filming location.

Remember, it must be done perfectly. Just say there are important scene adjustments and she needs to come over immediately for rehearsal. Don't let her get suspicious."

The assistant understood and nodded in agreement with a sly smile on his face.

At another filming location, An Xiaoqian was concentrating on acting with the supporting actors, immersed in the interpretation of her role.

At this time, Wang Zhongsong's assistant came forward with a smile on his face and said in a slightly flattering tone: "Ms. An, I finally found you! The director said there is a very urgent matter now.

There are major changes to the plot of a scene, and we need you to hurry to the set to re-position and rehearse. Everyone is waiting, and you're the only one missing, so we can't delay any longer."

An Xiaoqian frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing through her mind. Just as she was about to ask, the man quickly added, "A bunch of extras are waiting to go on stage, Miss An. This is a major event that affects the filming progress of the entire crew.

A group of people are waiting for you. The director attaches great importance to you and asked us to take you there as soon as possible. Let's go quickly."

As he spoke, he acted anxious and urgent, but there was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

Although An Xiaoqian felt that something was wrong, looking at his anxious look, she thought that maybe there really was a change in the filming schedule.

After a little hesitation, he still felt that the overall situation should be prioritized, so he greeted the staff around him and followed him to the shooting location.

(End of this chapter)