This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 483 So this is what it feels like to understand the news.

These extras have been working in the film and television industry for many years and are not susceptible to Sheng Xie's tactics.

"Give us the money and we'll take down the banner."

"How much? I'll transfer it to you, hurry up."

"A total of eight thousand yuan."

Sheng Xie immediately took out his phone and transferred money to the leader.

The extras immediately took down the banner and left.

Sheng Xie snorted, but when he turned his head, he saw the camera in Lu Ran's cameraman's hand.

Although the release of that segment didn't have a major negative impact on him, it still had some effect.

But then Sheng Xie thought to himself, there was no way to keep this a secret anyway.

If he were to become overly concerned about Lu Ran taking the picture, it would only make him appear fearful.

"Director Lu, please take care."

Lu Ran maintained his smile, and after saying goodbye to Sheng Xie, the group walked towards the minibus.

As soon as I got to the car, those extras from before ran over.

The lead extra said, "Director Lu, we're sorry about what happened earlier. We really had no choice but to ask for your help to force Sheng Xie to pay us. Otherwise, this old man wouldn't have paid us."

Lu Ran had also noticed what had just happened.

The world is a dangerous place. If it weren't for Sheng Xie being there, even if the banner were put up, the extras might not get paid.

He's capable of spending millions of dollars and owing his subordinates thousands of dollars in wages; there's nothing this beast wouldn't do.

Lu Ran laughed and said, "It's alright, but then you won't be able to work in this film studio anymore, right?"

The extra said, "We can just go somewhere else."

Lu Ran: "You're all just doing the same thing no matter where you go, so why don't you come work for me? I need extras too."

Several extras' eyes lit up immediately.

Lu Ran asked Li Quan to give the address and contact information to these people, then got into the car and left.

Zhejiang Province is a major player in the cultural industry. Both "Chinese Paladin" and "Three Yangs Bring Prosperity" were filmed in Zhejiang Province, which is not far from the filming location.

These extras decided to join the cast of "Chinese Paladin" without hesitation.

On the other side, Sheng Xie plopped down in a chair on the set. He was exhausted and didn't want to do anything.

Just then, his phone rang.

It was Xu Gaomin who called.

Sheng Xie picked up his phone and answered the call.

Xu Gaomin: "Director Sheng, how did Lu Ran's visit to your place today go?"

"That's it."

Xu Gaomin: "It's good that nothing went wrong. Don't let this kid trick you like I did when I was hospitalized last time."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Xie suddenly realized what was happening.

It’s broken, something happened!

At this time, some self-media outlets had already posted their observations on Weibo and Douyin.

Lu Ran's visit to the Shengxie film crew today was public knowledge, so naturally there were people waiting outside to see what would happen.

After the photos of Lu Ran leading the team were posted online, netizens couldn't stop laughing.

"I've never seen anyone visit a film set like this before!"

"As expected of Director Lu, they act like they're on a learning visit, all dressed neatly and even having a private car to pick them up."

"Those who know them say they are a delegation from the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, but those who don't might think they are a delegation from some organization coming to learn and observe!"

Later, someone released another video of extras demanding unpaid wages.

In the scene, a group of extras are holding a banner and demanding back pay from Shengxie, while Lu Ran, dressed in an executive jacket, stands to the side. The scene looks rather strange.

"So, were the extras' wages settled in the end?"

"It's settled. Shengxie transferred the money to those extras on the spot."

"Director Lu is quite adept at solving the urgent needs and concerns of extras!"

"Tell me, doesn't this scene look like Director Lu solving problems for the extras?!"

"The entertainment industry really needs a crackdown on organized crime. People like Sheng Xie don't deserve to be in the entertainment industry!"

"So what exactly did Director Lu learn today?"

A group of netizens flocked to Lu Ran's Weibo to urge him to update his blog.

"Quickly tell us what you've learned!"

"Director Lu, you absolutely must not learn from Sheng Xie's methods of withholding wages from extras."

"Are you kidding me? Director Lu can learn this?"

While netizens were urging for more updates, one netizen posted a comment in the Weibo comment section.

"Everyone, go check out the official account for the Legend of Sword and Fairy mobile game's 'Shake Hands' feature, it's hilarious!"

"what? What?"

A group of netizens quickly went to Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version). This time, "Chinese Paladin" and Douyin have a deep collaboration; "Chinese Paladin" hasn't even registered an official Weibo account, and all news is only released on Douyin.

Netizens searched for the Legend of Sword and Fairy account and clicked into the homepage.

Right now, there's a newly released video on the homepage.

However, people couldn't hold back after seeing the cover.

The cover already shows a blue text box, which is typical of news style!
Everyone quickly clicked on it.

At the beginning of the video, a clear and resonant announcer's voice came through.

"To promote the sharing of experience in the creation of fantasy-themed films and television series and to improve the level of artistic production, Lu Ran, the chief director of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, led a delegation to visit and learn from the production team of renowned director Sheng Xie today. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on topics such as set construction, teamwork and artistic presentation."

The video was playing while the announcer was delivering the message.

In the scene, Lu Ran and his group are dressed neatly, with Sheng Xie leading the way, interspersed with scenes of their visit.

Upon seeing this, netizens burst into laughter.

"The renowned Director Sheng is like a green recruit in front of Director Lu."

"Holy crap, the outfits worn by the Chinese Paladin team look perfectly natural!"

"Director Lu prepared very carefully for this learning activity, and I am very touched."

"What kind of inspection by higher-level leaders is this?!"

The video is still playing.

"The study team's itinerary was well-organized and orderly, and the vehicles on site were clearly marked. Director Sheng Xie and the main creators of the production team warmly received the delegation and highlighted the custom-made scene props that cost over one million yuan. They also gave a detailed introduction to their practical exploration of industrial standards in the field of Xianxia aesthetics."

People were already a little uncomfortable when they heard this.

They can afford to spend millions on props, but they can't pay the extras' wages.

The announcer's voice rang out again the next second.

"During the inspection, the delegation went deep into the filming site and happened to meet the crew to communicate and coordinate on-site regarding the labor settlement process. They gained a direct understanding of the practical operation of the industry's standardized employment process, and Director Sheng Xie provided supplementary explanations on the relevant situation."

The scene depicts Lu Ran enthusiastically inquiring about the situation, Sheng Xie anxiously and angrily looking forward to it, and extras holding banners, creating a beautiful picture.

The crucial point is that the four characters "三阳开泰" (San Yang Kai Tai) on the banner were blurred out with mosaics.

Netizens who saw this burst out laughing.

"I'm seriously impressed! Who wrote this? This is top-notch writing!"

"The extras' demands for unpaid wages were a case of on-site communication regarding the labor settlement process, while Shengxie's repayment was a supplementary explanation of the relevant circumstances. Director Lu learned practical operation of standardized employment procedures from the sidelines!"

Blind man: This production crew is really responsible. Deaf man: What a fucking lousy production crew!

"I have reason to suspect that Director Lu wrote this article himself, and only Director Lu has the ability to do so!"

Before netizens could even finish laughing, the video changed again.

In the scene, Lu Ran and Sheng Xie are holding hands tightly; it is Lu Ran delivering rice and oil to Sheng Xie.

"Comrade Lu Ran, on behalf of the study group, presented Director Sheng Xie with grain and oil gifts, symbolizing that the foundation of creation must be solid and the path of art needs to be smooth."

When netizens saw the image of Sheng Xie carrying a box of rice and a box of oil, holding hands with Lu Ran, they were all laughing until their stomachs hurt.

"What kind of cadres are these who do poverty alleviation?!"

"Director Sheng Xie's acting is really good. In just a few minutes, he played a green recruit, a black boss who owes wages, and a poor household. In comparison, Director Lu's acting is not good. He only played one role."

"What are you talking about, Director Lu? How do you know Director Sheng likes lubricants?"

At this point, the video was coming to an end.

The screen showed footage of the visit and learning process. When Qi Jia, the male lead of "Three Yangs Bring Prosperity," appeared on screen, the announcer's voice rang out at the right moment.

"The delegation members showed great interest in the production team's innovative artistic attempt to use non-professional actors to portray fantasy characters, and discussed its expressiveness. Industry observers pointed out that such in-depth industry exchanges fully demonstrate the positive attitude of literary and artistic workers in the new era to break down barriers and seek common development."

At first, netizens didn't realize what was happening, but after thinking about it carefully, they suddenly understood.

"Holy crap? Even cultured people curse differently. What do you mean by 'using non-professional actors'? Isn't that saying the actors have no acting skills?!"

"After watching this video, I'm completely blown away. Director Lu is amazing!"

"Qi Jia, please step forward. I was just saying you have no acting skills, but you're not even as good as Director Lu's driver!"

At the end of the video, Lu Ran and the others bid farewell to Sheng Xie and headed towards the minibus.

Inside the carriage, a group of people were still actively discussing.

"The inspection tour concluded in a candid and pragmatic atmosphere. The delegation from the Legend of Sword and Fairy production team stated that they had gained a great deal from the trip, and the relevant experiences would be combined with their own realities to provide useful references for future creations. It is understood that some of the extras who participated in the on-site coordination have joined the Legend of Sword and Fairy production team after the event."

The video also ends here.

But netizens didn't quit; instead, they watched it a second and a third time.

We learn frame by frame, and we dare not fast forward at all.

After watching the video more than a dozen times, netizens finally gained some insights.

"So this is what it feels like to understand the news."

"What the hell were I watching the news for?!"

"Is this how those bigwigs feel when they watch the evening news?"

Netizens gave the video a thumbs up and flocked to the comment section.

It would be a disservice not to comment on this video.

(End of this chapter)