Entertainment: I just want to be the boss behind the scenes

Chapter 171 "Shadows of Childhood"

Meng Bai stayed in the apartment for three full days before he was finally ready to leave.

The results of the "protracted war" are unquestionable. Song Zhi, who would rather skip a meal than do more exercise, is no match for his opponent in terms of physical strength or recovery ability.

In fact, starting from the second day, the girl had completely turned into a "little loser". Meng Bai manipulated her at will and she had no power to fight back.

Standing at the bedroom door, I took a look at Song Zhi who was still sleeping on the bed. I saw that her little face, with traces of tears in the corners of her eyes, was now full of happiness and satisfaction.

Meng Bai smiled, stuck a sticky note with farewell words and some instructions on the bedroom door, and then left the apartment.

Instead of going home, he called Chen Jing to ask if there was anything that needed to be dealt with recently in the company, and then he flew directly back to Landao.

The experience of the "Forensic Trio" has ended, and the second part of the "Green Ivy Series", "Forensic Qin Ming", has officially started filming.

"Boss, here!"

At the exit of Landao Airport, the young assistant Hua Yan, who was blocked by the crowd, held up a large sign and jumped and waved it.

The car that came to pick up the station was from the crew's driver team. After glancing at the driver in the driving seat, Meng Bai looked at the assistant sitting next to him and said, "Huahua, I heard that you failed the second test again?"

"Boss, could you please stop talking about things that are irrelevant?" Hua Yan said depressedly.

Because Meng Bai had said before that he would give her a car once she got her driver's license, the girl has been taking time out to learn how to drive since last year.

Unfortunately, I don’t know if her lack of height would affect the mechanical control, but she failed the second subject after taking the test three times.

Meng Bai said leisurely: "Sister Jing has told me several times that she has been keeping the funds for the car for you."

"I got it, I got it. I will definitely get my driver's license this year!" The young assistant pouted and set a new goal for herself.

Seeing her smug look, Meng Bai shook his head.

The original purpose of letting her learn to drive was to let her be a driver for me.

After all, compared to other people, he trusts this girl whom he has known for several years more.

But judging from her test experience, even if I got my driver's license, I wouldn't dare to ride in her car.

It seems that I have to ask Chen Jing to hire another assistant who can drive. It would be best if she is around 20 years old, fair-skinned, beautiful, with a slim waist and long legs, and enjoys seducing the boss when she has nothing to do... Ahem, cross out the last half of the sentence.

The car did not go to the studio in Oriental Movie Metropolis, but turned and stopped in front of a nearby apartment building.

Because this film and television base has not yet been officially opened, there are currently few crews filming here and the entire building is vacant.

It just so happened that many plots in "Forensic Qin Ming" required the use of scenes like "residents' main house", so the crew rented it as a filming location.

As I walked into the apartment building, I saw several crew members coming towards me.

"Here we come, Brother Meng!"

"Hello, Mr. Meng."

"..."

Many members of the crew came here from "Soul Ferry" and they knew each other very well, greeting each other enthusiastically.

Meng Bai raised his hand in response as he walked, and asked about Wang Wei's location.

I walked in the direction the staff pointed, came to the door of a residence, and took a look inside.

"Oh——"

Meng Bai couldn't help but frown, seeing that the room was in a mess. There were large patches of "blood" all over the floor and walls, and there were several bloody handprints on the door handle.

Anyone who saw this scene would feel like they had entered the crime scene of a bloody incident.

"Yeah, here we come."

Wang Wei in the room heard Meng Bai's voice and came out. Seeing Meng Bai looking at the layout of the room, he gestured and said, "How is it? It looks pretty realistic, doesn't it?"

"Very good." Meng Bai nodded and praised: "I am a little doubtful now, did you really kill someone in the house?"

"They are just mixed blood-colored pigments." Wang Wei smiled and pointed to the inner room: "Come in and show you a better one."

Meng Bai followed him in, being careful not to step on the "bloodstains" on the ground.

When I walked into the house, I saw a wedding photo of a "couple" hanging on the wall. The coffee table in the living room was cluttered with miscellaneous items such as fruit plates and remote controls, and there were a few pots of flowers in the corner.

It can be said that except for the deliberate decoration by the crew, it is a completely ordinary residential house. The two turned a corner and walked into the narrow kitchen. Meng Bai couldn't help but touch his eyebrows.

If the living room outside is just the "crime scene", then this place is a complete "slaughterhouse".

The cupboard was covered in blood and oil, and on the chopping board beside it were stained kitchen knives and bones. In the pressure cooker on the stove, several large bones were placed in a mess, and combined with the surrounding scene, one could not help but wonder what the bones were made of.

Although the scene in front of him was designed by him and Wang Wei before, he was still a little surprised when he actually saw the arranged scene.

Wang Wei looked at Meng Bai's uncomfortable expression and smiled with satisfaction. He patted the refrigerator next to him and said, "Open it and have a look."

"...Old Wang, you won't give up until you see me get scared, right?" Meng Bai complained.

As a screenwriter, he naturally knew what "surprise" was in the refrigerator.

Wang Wei smiled and said, "Well, I'm not that bored. I just want you, the producer, to see the craftsmanship of our props team."

Meng Bai snorted and laughed, but still took a deep breath, got ready, and opened the refrigerator door.

"Wow--"

Although he was mentally prepared, he still felt a chill on his back when he opened the door and saw two bloody skeletons "staring" at him.

As a forensic drama that competes with American dramas, "Forensic Qin Ming" focuses on "authenticity" and "heavy taste" in addition to the plot and characters.

The plot of the first episode is about a perverted decoration worker who was caught stealing the underwear of a female owner. He then killed the couple and then skinned and dismembered their bodies.

The plot is somewhat similar to an episode called "The Disappearing Couple" that was once broadcast on the Legal Channel. To be honest, this case can truly be called a part of the "Childhood Shadow" series.

Although he was somewhat shocked at first, Meng Bai had practical experience in the Forensic Center, so after the first wave of physiological reactions, he got used to it.

He reached out and took out the "skeleton" prop, held it in his hand and observed it for a while.

It's true that this prop is very detailed. In addition to the skeleton shape, some details of "flesh, blood and fascia" are also shown.

The only "flaw" is the material, which feels distinctly plastic.

But this requires practice, and the audience will certainly not be able to see it.

"Very good. It seems that this prop studio is of some standard." Meng Bai put the props back, closed the refrigerator door, and praised: "It lived up to the prop budget of more than two million."

"Why don't we go take a look at the next bedroom?" Wang Wei suggested.

"That's not necessary. Just look at an example."

Although I can adapt, why not make it hard for myself? Let's leave these "surprises" to Lao Zhang and the others.

Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly heard a commotion outside the house. I looked outside and found that it was Zhang Ruoyun, Bai Yu and Zhou Yutong who were observing and admiring the scene.

Seeing Meng Bai walking out of the house, the three of them were surprised for a moment. They didn't expect him to appear here, but they immediately greeted him.

"Hey, Xiao Zhou, did you cut your hair?"

Meng Bai looked at Zhou Yutong. The girl's hair, which originally reached her waist, was obviously cut in half and tied into a ponytail at the back of her head.

"Yes, the director said that short hair is more suitable for the character's image, so I cut it short." Zhou Yutong said with a smile.

For actors, all external appearances exist for the role. Therefore, many actresses will cut their hair without hesitation, not to mention cutting it short or even shaving it off.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that the one who makes greater sacrifices is more “dedicated”. It mainly depends on the role requirements.

Looking at the smiling Zhou Yutong, Meng Bai nodded.

Not to mention, this girl's short hair style is pretty good. Combined with her heroic looks, she does look more like a police officer.

Looking at the three people who were looking at the set, Meng Bai had an idea and said, "You guys should get used to it first. There are also kitchens and bedrooms. We will also shoot them later. You can go in and take a look first."

The three of them did not doubt it, and after responding, they prepared to go in and take a look as he said.

Meng Bai stood at the door and listened attentively. As expected, a few seconds later, he heard two "fucks" and the girl's shrill scream.

"Ah, it's really fun to scare others."

Meng Bai sighed and predicted that the next month or so of filming would not be "boring".

(End of this chapter)