At the end of the month, the crew of "Mistaken Identity" will be back.
Xiao Gao hurriedly ran into the film crew carrying a cup of ice-cold, steaming coffee.
"Excuse me, please make way."
He shouted as he pushed his way forward, glancing at the time on his wrist with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.
The prop master in front of him, pushing a cart, glanced back at him and said irritably, "This batch of stuff is too heavy for us to push. Why don't you squeeze over here? Don't damage our stuff!"
"Uh, never mind, I'll go the other way—"
Xiao Gao was eager to go in, but he was afraid of damaging the prop cars and not being able to afford the compensation, so he took a step back, turned around, and tried to rush to another entrance.
"Hey hey—"
He had just turned around when he didn't expect another group of people to be following behind him, and the coffee in his hand almost spilled.
Xiao Chen reacted quickly, stepping in front of Xiao He to prevent the coffee in his hand from spilling onto Xiao He's clothes, and shouted, "What's going on with you? There are people behind you!"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Xiao Gao was so busy that he was dizzy and focused on the time that he forgot to look up and see who the group of people in front of him were. He hurriedly bowed and apologized repeatedly, then dashed through the group and ran towards another entrance.
Xiao Chen clicked her tongue lightly: "He's in a dangerous situation like this."
Xiao He didn't say anything, but slowly followed the prop car inside, even helping to push it along the way.
The prop master noticed that pushing the cart had become easier. He turned around and saw that it was Xiao He and his group. He looked surprised, then nodded his thanks: "Thank you."
"fine."
Xiao He smiled and shook his head, appearing very easy to talk to.
The prop master had never actually met Xiao He, but having worked on film sets for many years, he had a good eye for people. Thinking about what had just happened, he unusually spoke up to explain, "That kid was busy delivering coffee, otherwise he might have lost his job, so please don't mind his recklessness."
Xiao He understood and asked, "Whose assistant is this?"
"Ren Yibai, the male lead in the production." The prop master didn't go into details, but shook his head, clearly implying that this was someone not to be trifled with.
Xiao He finally understood.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master."
He thanked him, and Xiao Chen, who was standing nearby, immediately handed the prop master a pack of cigarettes.
These were all things that Liu Rulan reminded them to prepare in advance, so that they could build good relationships with people when they arrived at the new film crew.
Although anyone who can make it in such a film crew will never lack a pack of cigarettes, the distance between people can be so easily shortened.
Sure enough, the prop master smiled upon seeing the cigarettes, casually stuffed them into his pocket, then moved the prop cart to make room for Xiao He and his group, saying, "This is all my work, I can handle it myself. Teacher Xiao, you can go from here first, so as not to delay your time."
"OK, thanks."
The path that the assistant couldn't squeeze through just now was now wide enough for the whole group to pass through easily; the difference was truly remarkable.
Xiao He thanked him politely, then led Xiao Chen through the path and continued walking forward.
After passing through this path, there is a spacious open-air area ahead, with tents of the same color set up on the side, as well as several large trucks and RVs, and the filming set is just ahead.
The arrival of Xiao He and his group did not attract much attention. Everyone was busy with their own things, and they did not communicate much with each other. They also had no extra expression on their faces and looked very indifferent.
Xiao Chen finally couldn't hold back any longer and whispered to Xiao He, "Brother Xiao, the atmosphere on this set is terrifying."
Although people don't smile while working, the deathly silence before us still makes one feel uneasy.
Actually, Xiao He felt the same way, not just Xiao Chen: "It's been a long time since I've felt this awkwardness when I first joined a film crew."
Xiao He was lucky. He got to know many people in the Shanghai entertainment circle from the very beginning and built good relationships with them. With Liu Rulan protecting him, he later invested in his own business and became a boss. So he could join film crews very easily and would often run into acquaintances. He didn't feel awkward or uncomfortable at all.
Later, when he arrived in Beijing, he got to know Zhuang Hongyi's entire faction. As a result, Xiao He basically stopped getting involved with other forces in the Beijing circle and just followed Zhuang Hongyi's projects. Through various connections, he got to know many people in the Beijing circle, such as Director Ning, Miss Yuan Sitong, Qin Lezhang (who had already collapsed), and people from Xingchen Pictures.
This time, however, the film crew they joined had no connection whatsoever with Zhuang Hongyi's capital. From the producers and directors to the actors and logistics staff, Xiao He barely knew anyone, and even Liu Rulan rarely interacted with them. They were all complete strangers.
This led to the situation on the scene.
Xiao He and his group were newcomers and hesitant to act. The rest of the crew didn't know what kind of temper Xiao He had in real life, but the "villainous movie star" had a fearsome reputation, so no one dared to get close. They were also [N O V E L I G H T] afraid that if they tried to curry favor with Xiao He, it would displease him. So they all kept busy with their own things, afraid of being targeted.
Fortunately, this situation did not last long.
Soon, a person rushed out of the film set.
"Hello, Teacher Xiao! Hello, Teacher Xiao! Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Xiao!"
The man shouted as he ran, as if afraid that Xiao He would run away. He had a fawning smile on his face and was in front of Xiao He in the blink of an eye.
"Who are you--"
Xiao He looked the person in front of him up and down.
This is a man with an artistic and artistic air about him. He looks quite young, probably in his early thirties. His hair is so thick that it would make other directors weep. He also wears heavy black-rimmed glasses and has a smiling effect when he looks at people. He doesn't seem like an artist, but more like a shrewd businessman.
"You must be Coach Zhan? It's a pleasure to meet you."
Xiao He took the initiative to shake hands.
"Teacher Xiao, you don't need to be so polite. Just call me Xiao Zhan."
Zhan Min held Xiao He's hand tightly, his tone exceptionally serious.
"Haha, I wouldn't dare. I'm just here to save the day, so I'll definitely follow your instructions, Director Zhan. How can I address you like that? That would break the rules."
Xiao He dared not call him Xiao Zhan directly.
Besides, he's younger than Xiao Zhan, so what's the point of calling him Xiao Zhan?
"Come on, it's hot outside, let's go in and talk."
Zhan Min gestured for Xiao He to follow, then led Xiao He to the lounge next to him.
The space here is relatively small, and there are only a few usable buildings and rooms, which are basically all used to store equipment, while the rest of the crew rests or works in tents outside.
It was already August and autumn had begun, but the daytime in Beijing was still a bit hot. Plus, the tent was so stuffy that it felt like you were being cooked alive.
Xiao He's gaze did not fall on the tents outside, but on a room next to the lounge.
The door to that room was covered with an A4 sheet of paper, on which the name "Ren Yibai" was clearly written.
In other words, even with such rudimentary conditions on set, a special lounge was still reserved for this gentleman.
Xiao He was somewhat moved.
It's been a long time since I've seen such a big-name actor.
For a moment, I even felt a little nostalgic.
I just don't know if this person can get along well with him.
