A writer has arrived in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The filming locations for "Knives Out" were relatively concentrated. Apart from a B group that was split off to film a short car chase scene, most of the scenes were filmed on set in Moganshan.

After a period of adjustment, the entire crew has achieved a wonderfully chaotic yet orderly state. Although every day feels unsuccessful and there's always a risk of unexpected events, the filming process has somehow progressed smoothly.

Today was supposed to be the wrap-up day, but director Su Liu slept in. He always gets complacent when a project is nearing completion. Because today was the last day, the shooting schedule was more relaxed. After being dragged out of bed for a morning run by Reba, he went back to sleep for a while.

When he woke up, it was almost noon. Su Liu, who was usually strict with others but lenient with himself, felt a rare sense of panic.

If he delays the filming schedule and can't wrap up today, the resentment from everyone on the crew will surely overwhelm him like a tidal wave.

However, his emotions took a dramatic turn a moment later.

There wasn't a single message on his phone urging him to hurry up. No one called him, the director, either; it was as if everyone assumed he had disappeared.

"Damn it!" Su Liu's face darkened. "Am I, the director, really that unimportant?"

When he arrived at the film set, he found Dilraba lying on a folding deck chair, sunbathing.

Su Liu strode over aggressively, looking down at her.

"Dilraba! Why didn't you wake me up? It's all your fault for delaying the filming!"

Reba was enjoying a peaceful moment of rest with her eyes closed when she suddenly felt a dark shadow blocking the sunlight, which startled her so much that she quickly sat up.

When she realized it was Su Liu, she wore a wronged and helpless expression. "Teacher Su, you're so heartless. I was just trying to let you rest properly; I was concerned about you."

That's just how Su Liu is; once he realizes the other person means well, he can't be too harsh on them. Besides, today's situation was entirely his own fault.

"Really? You mean well, but you also need to consider the bigger picture. Next time you encounter something like this, you should think things through more carefully."

He left behind this weak and powerless instruction and turned to walk into the villa.

"Hey, Teacher Su," Reba called out to him.

"what?"

"Um... they're filming inside right now. Won't you disturb them if you go in?"

Su Liu was immediately incredulous. He took a deep breath, his voice strained as if forced from his chest: "That's exactly what I'm talking about! How can they start filming when I, the most important director, am not even here?"

Dilraba's face was tense, but she clearly wanted to laugh. Just as she was racking her brains, trying to figure out how to comfort the director whose pride had been hurt, a production assistant carrying a small bucket passed by not far away.

"Hey, stage manager!" Su Liu called out to her, jogging over to look at the bucket in her hand. "What's this?"

Although the production assistant was puzzled as to why Su Liu was outside at this time, she immediately replied, "It's vomit made from oatmeal paste, crushed bread, and corn. The female lead will need it for the next scene."

Su Liu picked up a spoon from the bucket and stirred it, looking like he was seriously thinking. "The color doesn't look very good. Let's add some peas."

"Huh?" The production assistant was stunned. Finding peas at this time wouldn't be easy; it would take a lot of time and might delay the filming of the next scene.

Seeing the other person's troubled expression, Dilraba tugged at Su Liu's arm, "Teacher Su, don't make things worse." She smiled at the stage manager, "Sister, please go in quickly."

After the other person left, Dilraba slapped her forehead and said, "Oh dear, I need to get ready too." She hurried to the film set, only to find Su Liu still standing there, touching his chin.

"Teacher Su, what are you doing? It's time for the big director to come on stage."

Then she heard Su Liu muttering to herself, "It's definitely better to be a nominal producer, like Sister Wenxiu, who can make money comfortably at home."

"President An must be very busy right now. If you say that, be careful she doesn't come after you."

An Wenxiu is indeed extremely busy right now, having to monitor SVN reports every morning and evening. If any department is lagging behind, she immediately asks the person in charge what the problem is and what solutions are available.

Once she has a semi-finished demo, she will immediately arrange for someone to reach out to distributors.

The publicity campaign will also be launched simultaneously; Yao Men and his team have already started producing the first demonstration video.

The scene shifts back to Su Liu, where our great director has finally returned to his throne.

When assistant director Wang Mingfei saw him come in, he jokingly asked, "Xiao Su, did you sleep well?"

"Brother Wang, why didn't you call someone to call me!" Su Liu complained humorously, pulling over a chair to sit down.

"Come on," Wang Mingfei waved his hand with a smile, "I knew a long time ago that your mind wasn't on this. Today is the last few scenes, so it's good for you to rest."

After the actors were ready, Su Liu picked up the walkie-talkie.

Next is the film's final scene.

The female lead, played by Mao Xiaotong, suppresses her nausea after lying, tricking the murderer, played by Li Xian, into confessing to the crime. The climax comes when the murderer is finally sprayed with vomit.

This scene was filmed in two shots.

First, Mao Xiaotong vomits in front of the camera, then the camera switches and an invisible tube is attached to her cheek. The prop master controls the timing and flow of the spray from outside the camera, and she simultaneously performs actions such as gagging and bending over.

"Cut! Filming wrapped!"

With Su Liu's powerful shout, Li Xian's face, covered in vomit, finally broke into a relieved smile. The entire movie concluded perfectly with this impactful vomiting outburst.

The entire crew cheered instantly.

"As expected, the director has to announce the final wrap-up!" At that moment, Su Liu still felt a sense of satisfaction.

The wrap party was scheduled for that evening, but the crew's departure always came faster than alcohol. Yu Hewei, who played the detective, had a busy schedule and left the set in a hurry after filming wrapped.

Song Jia, Tong Dawei, and the others left after finishing their scenes yesterday. Most of the crew members have also packed their bags and are heading to the next set.

So, apart from a few core members of the production team, the wrap party that evening was more like a team-building event for Fusion Culture Company.

After spending more than a month together, everyone had let go of their inhibitions, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was much better than the crew dinner a month ago.

Relying on his youth, Li Xian frequently offered drinks to Wang Mingfei and others. However, he quickly became incoherent and utterly humiliated himself.

Dilraba's face, whether from the heat or the smell of alcohol, was completely red, like a ripe apple.

Mao Xiaotong...wait, where's Mao Xiaotong?