The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 164 A Shadow Looms (24)

Shen Shandeng nodded and said, "Factory Director, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

After confirming the opinions of all parties, Shen Shandeng and his team still did not rush into the production of "Nanjing".

We must take a high stance against these people!

The more this is the case, the better the effect.

This is also true.

Shen Shandeng's team further requested that Tan Hong host a welcoming ceremony.

When you ask someone for help, you should act like you're asking for help.

Lu Chuan felt very aggrieved when she heard the request.

But since we've already come this far, we still have to give it.

They accepted the status quo and tacitly accepted the welcome ceremony organized by producer Tan Hong.

The welcoming ceremony wasn't particularly grand, but thanks to Tan Hong's efforts, everyone who was supposed to attend was there.

The small conference room in the film crew's hotel was packed with the main cast and crew.

Lu Chuan stood in front, her forced smile looking more like a grimace.

"Thank you all for persevering. In order for the project to proceed smoothly, we have specially invited Director Shen Shandeng and his team to guide and assist our filming work."

The word "we" was emphasized with extra force.

Symbolizing Lu Chuan's final dignity, it reminds everyone, including herself, who truly owns this production crew.

Shen Shandeng stood next to him, wearing a simple black jacket.

Before Lu Chuan could emphasize it further, he naturally took half a step forward and took over the conversation.

"Director Lu, you're too kind. It's not really about giving guidance, it's more about learning from each other. Chairman Han and General Manager Tan are trustworthy, so they asked me to lend a hand."

"Let's work together to overcome this tough challenge, tell the story well, pay tribute to the martyrs, and live up to everyone's hard work."

He didn't say much, and there wasn't a single boastful word, but he was very simple and unpretentious.

In the audience, Fan Wei, Liu Ye, and others led the applause, their eyes full of anticipation.

They've been holding back for too long, immersed in that heavy history, and the director has been slow to provide clear guidance.

The entire crew was like a ship that had lost its way, leaving everyone physically and mentally exhausted.

Now that a key figure has arrived who can achieve great results with minimal effort and create box office miracles, who wouldn't welcome him?
Qin Lan stood among the actors, looking at Shen Shandeng with a complicated expression.

Looking at the clearly rising morale of the audience and the relieved expressions on the faces of the actors she had invited, Lu Chuan felt a mix of emotions.

I couldn't help but add another sentence.

"Director Shen's team is very experienced and mainly helps us optimize the process and improve efficiency. The specific artistic creation is still led by our original team."

Shen Shandeng nodded and readily agreed, "Of course, Director Lu is the director. We are here to help, and we will never overshadow him."

These words made Lu Chuan breathe a slight sigh of relief, but her vigilance remained undiminished.

He knows all too well what a tyrant on set is like; the shadow of Jiang Wen's experience on the set of "Looking for a Gun" still lingers to this day.

He was determined to keep a close eye on Shen Shandeng and make sure that the same mistake was not repeated.

After the ceremony, Qin Lan went to find Shen Shandeng and said gratefully, "Director Shen, thank you so much this time. When filming wraps up, I will definitely dance for you to express my gratitude."

Shen Shandeng chuckled but didn't reply.

Thinking of rewarding yourself? You're dreaming!
A moment later, Gao Yuanyuan also knocked on the door and came in.

The two greeted each other somewhat awkwardly.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Shen Shandeng, the man who had actually taken over the film crew.

She still had that pure and gentle appearance, but her eyes held a hint of inquiry and an almost imperceptible gleam.

The man's effortless sense of control was far more captivating than Lu Chuan's stubborn insistence.

"Congratulations, I will cooperate with Director Shen," Gao Yuanyuan said generously.

Soon after, Jiang Yiyan also came to try and build connections.

"Director Shen, we're even alumni! This time, we're counting on you!"

The title has been decided.

Shen Shandeng and his team officially joined the crew of "Nanjing".

For the first two days, everything was calm and peaceful.

Shen Shandeng kept his word and didn't interfere at all.

The assistant directors and production managers he brought were scattered across various departments, more for observation and learning, occasionally offering small suggestions in a humble tone. Shen Shandeng himself, on the other hand, mostly sat down next to Lu Chuan, watching the monitor together, silent as a Buddha.

Lu Chuan felt extremely uncomfortable at first, with a true god sitting next to her, putting her under immense pressure.

Seeing that Shen Shandeng was indeed just watching and not interfering with his direction and direction, he gradually relaxed a little and even had a slight illusion.

However, the change happened silently.

First came the film crew's boxed lunches.

Previously, the food service on set was chaotic, with no fixed mealtimes. By the time the food was brought over, it was already cold.

manage?

nonexistent.

On the third day after Shen Shandeng's men arrived, the logistics team quietly replaced them.

When it's mealtime, hot, well-balanced meals with meat and vegetables are delivered to everyone on time, and there's even piping hot ginger tea to ward off the cold.

This isn't difficult; even in the dead of winter in Northeast China, the boxed lunches are served hot.

The reason why the production crew couldn't do it is ultimately due to a lack of management skills; there was no coordination between those who cooked and those who ate.

Having a hot meal, such a small thing, directly warmed up the morale and spirits of the entire crew.

Everyone worked harder, complained less, and their eyes regained their vitality.

Just a few days later, Lu Chuan found that the plans she painstakingly devised the night before were always completed exceptionally smoothly the next day.

Shen Shandeng's people always seem to be able to anticipate potential troubles.

The efficiency was so high that even Lu Chuan found it unbelievable.

He found it easier to film, there were fewer takes, and the number of shots he took each day even exceeded his expectations.

However, Lu Chuan soon realized that something was wrong.

When staff members encountered problems, they no longer rushed to ask him what to do immediately, but instead subconsciously looked at Shen Shandeng's people.

Even the director of photography and art director would naturally consult Shen Shandeng when discussing plans.

No one did it intentionally; it just automatically moved towards the sun.

In April, the temperature in Changchun is still not high, and the warmth of the sun makes people instinctively want to get closer.

The same goes for actors.

They were the ones who suffered the most, especially the Chinese actors.

At first, everyone was driven by a historical mission, but after being immersed in historical suffering for a long time, their mental health was almost ruined.

Even Gao Yuanyuan is a bit depressed.

At times like these, the warmth of the sun is naturally needed.

Gao Yuanyuan struggled to get into the emotional scenes, and even after Lu Chuan explained the scene several times, it didn't work. She subconsciously turned her head and looked at Shen Shandeng, who had been silent all along, with a hint of pleading.

Shen Shandeng got up, walked over, and said a few words to Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Ye, who was acting opposite him.

The two were stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

When filming resumed, Gao Yuanyuan and he immediately got into character.

Lu Chuan saw it all. Once or twice, Lu Chuan could tell herself that this was normal communication. She pretended not to see it and let Shen Shandeng talk about his crew.

But after a while, and with all the noise, it became impossible to pretend to be asleep.

Even after filming a scene, Fan Wei would habitually glance at Shen Shandeng behind the monitor.

Only when he nodded slightly did he show a relieved expression.

Lu Chuan sat in the director's chair, looking at the orderly and efficient film set around him, at the staff who used to be obsequious to him but now trusted Shen Shandeng's team more, and at the trust and even reliance in the actors' eyes when they looked at Shen Shandeng.

He suddenly realized.

The production crew is still filming his scenes, and they're still using his people, but the soul of the production seems to have been quietly replaced.

He was still nominally the director, but the actual command center had shifted to the somewhat silent Shen Shandeng next to him.

Lu Chuan felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet.

He seemed to have returned to the memories of being dominated by Jiang Wen, even more suffocating than Jiang Wen.

There was no power struggle, no arguments, no artistic discussions, and no one did anything deliberately.

It's about hot meals, smooth planning, and efficient solutions.

When he looked up, he found himself in Shen Shandeng's shadow.

(End of this chapter)