I really don't want to make bad movies!

"Xia, how did you come up with your shot ideas? Why don't you share them with everyone? That's what makes for a collaborative and discussion-oriented atmosphere!"

Xie Fei looked at Xia Ming with admiration in his eyes.

Zhao Fei also called over the assistants to gather around and stand in front of Xia Ming.

"I simply cited a good idea."

Xia Ming looked at Shi Xiangyuan: "Senior has set a good example. I added some humanistic elements to his lens."

"Personally, I prefer to use the camera to showcase characters, enhance the interaction between the audience and the visuals, and increase the sense of immersion. This is one of my creative insights."

Shi Xiangyuan's expression was complicated, his eyes darting around, and he almost dared not look Xia Ming in the eye.

He had previously said that Xia Ming was a young master who brought his own funding to the production team.

Xia Ming, on the contrary, did not hold a grudge against the petty person and even mentioned himself when discussing merits.

"Well said!"

Xie Fei nodded and clapped, lightly tapping Xia Ming and Shi Xiangyuan with his finger: "One of you dares to create, and the other knows how to create; you truly represent two of the best qualities of our Beijing Film Studio!"

Shi Xiangyuan's smile was forced, and he unconsciously took a step back, waving his hands repeatedly.

"Mr. Xie, the car is here. Let's call it a day."

Jiang Wen gazed at the distant crossroads, then turned back to say goodbye to Xie Fei: "I'll come find you for a drink after this scene is finished."

He then added, "See you the fuck again!"

Xie Fei burst into laughter, shaking the back of his hands repeatedly: "Let's go!"

The props team's truck arrived at the gate of Beijing Film Studio, accompanied by several members of the props team.

After a brief filming workshop, Jiang Wen called everyone to get in the car, ready to head to the filming location for scouting.

"Thank you, sir, no need to see me off!"

Jiang Wen said goodbye to Xie Fei and bent down to get into the MPV.

Xia Ming also prepared to return to the bus.

"Hey, Xia, come over here!"

A loud shout made him stop in his tracks.

Looking back, he saw Jiang Wen peeking out and waving at him.

Xia Ming stepped forward, puzzled, and asked, "What is it, Director Jiang?"

Jiang Wen waved his hand and laughed, "Get in the car."

"This car?"

Xia Ming pointed to the MPV.

Seeing Jiang Wen nod in greeting, he didn't waste any more pleasantries and stepped into the car with his right leg.

On the other side, in front of the bus, several camera assistants stared wide-eyed as they saw Xia Ming get into the MPV.

What kind of treatment is this?

"Let's go quickly," Shi Xiangyuan urged from inside the car.

After a brief reorganization, the three vehicles drove side by side toward Baihe Bay on the outskirts of Jinghai.

……

In the car, Xia Ming's cell phone kept vibrating in his pocket.

I reckon it's Wang Zhengchuan who's been frantically sending messages to gather intelligence.

However, with two big names sitting next to him, Xia Ming felt a little embarrassed to use his phone.

"Xia, let's exchange contact information."

Xia Ming only took out his phone after Jiang Wen spoke.

While they were adding each other on WeChat, Xia Ming sent a few emojis to get rid of Wang Zhengchuan.

"If there's a chance in the future, we can collaborate on a movie."

"That would be my honor."

Zhao Fei, sitting in the front seat, turned around and joined their conversation: "Director Jiang, let's not talk about the next movie yet, can we resolve the issues with this one first?"

Jiang Wen objected: "What's the problem?"

Zhao Fei shrugged: "We haven't even found the lead actors for the whole show yet, and the script isn't finalized, and you're already taking your people to build sets outdoors? Isn't that a problem?"

"What are you saying!"

Jiang Wen placed his hand on the small table, his face showing little worry, but rather a bright smile: "If those two movie stars come and find that we haven't even finished setting up the scene, wouldn't that be wasting their time?"

Zhao Fei rolled her eyes and shrank back: "You're right!"

"If we can't find a lead actor, the film can't be made, and dozens of people will be eating boxed lunches outside while you're still unable to pay their wages!"

These words actually made Jiang Wen stop smiling.

The investors' money came from the two award-winning actors.

If they can't find enough people, it could really be like when they were filming "In the Heat of the Sun," when the crew was so poor they couldn't even afford to eat or pay salaries.

"Don't worry at all! I'll write them both a heartfelt letter, I'm sure they'll come!"

Jiang Wen acted immediately, spreading out letter paper on the small table, ready to write a heartfelt letter.

Xia Ming tilted his head slightly and saw Jiang Wen writing "A cunning rabbit has eight burrows and changes homes many times" on the paper with flowing, elegant strokes.

Later, he wrote, "Although my brother doesn't share a bed with the stars in the film, he has his foolish younger brother by his side," and "Intimate and intimate, yet not with severed limbs, isn't that delightful?"

Although it looks like a strange Liu Bei story, upon closer inspection, it seems to be script content.

This reminded Xia Ming of some interesting anecdotes from his past life.

Seeing Jiang Wen struggling to come up with a better script, Xia Ming suggested, "Besides a great script, satisfying the acting prowess of movie stars is also a good way to get them involved."

Jiang Wen adjusted his glasses slightly and tilted his head a little: "What does Xia mean?"

"I think they'll be really looking forward to acting alongside another Best Actor winner. Why not simultaneously convey the message that 'the other has joined the cast' to both of them?"

Jiang Wen didn't react at first.

However, after understanding Xia Ming's meaning, he immediately burst into a hearty laugh.

Even Zhao Fei, who was in front, couldn't help but turn around again and ask in confusion, "What's making you so happy?"

Jiang Wen slapped his thigh with delight: "This kid! He made me lie to Ge You, saying Chow Yun-fat had already joined the cast. Then he made me lie to Chow Yun-fat, saying Ge You had already joined the cast. He's lying to both of them!"

Zhao Fei was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Good lad, you should play the role of the advisor!"

Then he worried, "Wouldn't that be too mean?"

Jiang Wen glared at him, then continued writing with his pen: "Damage? Even if I have to carry them, I'll carry these two people to the film set!"

With inspiration and suggestions, he wrote letters even faster, quickly finishing two letters filled with dense words of praise.

Looking at the two beautifully written handwritten letters, Jiang Wen nodded in satisfaction.

"Xia's suggestion is really great! You deserve at least half the credit for making this show possible!"

He became happier and happier as he thought about it, and told the driver to stop the car.

"Speaking of which, we dragged Xia onto the film set, which made it difficult for her to eat, didn't we?"

Zhao Fei nodded: "That's true."

"I'm just asking someone to mail a letter for me, and I'll find a restaurant to rest while I'm at it." Jiang Wen said, putting his arm around Xia Ming's shoulder. "This is your last big meal. Since joining the film crew, you've only been given boxed lunches!"

Xia Ming waved his hands repeatedly: "The boxed lunch is fine."

The MPV stopped, and the buses and trucks following behind also parked.

The group found a Sichuan restaurant nearby and filed in.

Jiang Wen found a reporter from the agency and asked him to deliver the letter to Ge You and Fa Ge's agent.

Once inside the restaurant, Xia Ming finally had time to reply to Wang Zhengchuan's message.

Wang Zhengchuan: [Ming-ge, you seem like a complete stranger to me. The current you is someone I can't possibly reach.]

Tell me quickly, what did Director Jiang bring you to the film set for? Is he planning to make a movie called "Crazy Alien" and wants you to play the alien?

Xia Ming: [I can't tell you, you have to sign a confidentiality agreement to join the film crew.]

Wang Zhengchuan was devastated. The feeling of his good brother becoming successful overnight was worse than death for him.

[Ming-ge, are you coming back for dinner?]

Xia Ming sent him a picture of the Manchu Han Imperial Feast on the table.

Wang Zhengchuan: [Disdain.jpg]

Hehe, you just wait.

Xia Ming's attempt to break into Jiang Wen's film crew backfires, while Chuan Ge's performance in the iQiyi fan fiction competition shines through.

[You'll regret it later, wondering why you joined Jiang Wen's film crew instead of following Brother Chuan to the Great Hornet Creative Competition.]

[How much does a photographer earn? Enter a competition, move your fingers, and you can make 200,000!]

Xia Ming sent him a few ellipses.