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Chapter 110 The Film Crew with Disagreements

Bangkok, in the early hours of the morning.

A controversy erupted during the filming of a night scene for the TV series "Detective Chinatown" at the seaside pier.

"Director Chen, what's going on?!"

Wei Feng, holding the script and storyboard, walked directly behind the monitor and questioned Chen Sicheng, who had just finished filming a scene.

"Why didn't you shoot according to the script and storyboard? Instead, you added some cheesy jokes to what should have been a serious scene?"

"I didn't add this joke randomly. It was to make the movie more interesting and prevent the scenes from becoming too serious and boring."

Chen Sicheng's lips curled up as he casually glanced at Wei Feng, clearly not taking him, the producer, seriously.

Despite Chen Xiu's warning, Wei Feng couldn't help but frown at the sight of the greasy man.

"You just need to shoot according to the storyboard; there's absolutely no need to change the actors' positions! Making clichéd jokes like '36D' is just you adding unnecessary details!"

The scene we just filmed involved Qin Feng and Tang Ren facing a choice: whether to endure the injustice and run away, or to stay and find out the truth.

What was supposed to be a very serious scene was interrupted when Chen Sicheng added a line for Wang Baoqiang: "I wonder if Ah Xiang is a 36D..."

Tong Yaya's character, A Xiang, definitely doesn't have a 36D bust.

The headlights on the car were much bigger than hers, which created room for discussion.

However, these lines are vulgar and not very funny, but Chen Sicheng just likes this style.

In addition to revising the dialogue, Chen Sicheng also changed the positioning of the two characters, transforming the original evenly matched positions of Qin Feng and Tang Ren into Tang Ren as the main character and Qin Feng as the secondary character.

In his words, this was to highlight the presence of the male lead, Tang Ren...

There is reason to believe that if Qin Feng's actor were not Peng Yuchang, but Liu Haoran, whom he had signed, Chen Sicheng would have had a different opinion.

These changes, from the dialogue to the actors' positioning, completely overturned Chen Xiu's storyboard and script.

Wei Feng didn't immediately call for a stop because the director hadn't yelled "cut" yet. Now that the scene was finished, he rushed over to correct the mistake.

However, since Chen Sicheng dared to do this, how could he not have considered Wei Feng's objections?
“I think this revision is great! I’ve already discussed the filming of this scene with Mr. Chen.”

"You only said it was discussed; I believe Mr. Chen definitely did not agree."

Wei Feng narrowed his eyes and mercilessly exposed Chen Sicheng's linguistic deception.

As a top student who graduated from a university of political science and law, Wei Feng's sensitivity to language had long been ingrained in his muscle memory.

If Chen Sicheng thinks he can fool him with such a petty trick, he is seriously underestimating him.

Chen Sicheng's smile froze for a moment when his basic attack missed, but he quickly followed up with his second move.

“You’re right. Mr. Chen didn’t explicitly agree, but he didn’t explicitly refuse either. When the producer leaves the crew, the director is the first person responsible for the production on set.”

"Producer Wei, you don't really understand the film and television industry, and your understanding of some shots isn't that deep. If you think my changes are wrong, you can call General Manager Chen and ask for his opinion!"

These words caused Wei Feng's face to darken instantly, and veins on his forehead began to throb.

He glanced at Chen Sicheng with a slight twitch at the corner of his eye: "It's 4 a.m. in Beijing right now. Mr. Chen just flew back yesterday. You want me to call him? Just for this little thing?"

"Hehe, if you don't want to fight, then just film it the way I want!"

Chen Sicheng spread his hands, feigning helplessness.

He chose to improvise at this time because he was certain that Wei Feng wouldn't bother Chen Xiu for this particular shot.

As for whether Chen Xiu would criticize his actions upon his return, Chen Sicheng had already considered that.

He didn't make many changes.

In a single scene, the actors' positions and lines were changed, Wang Baoqiang's presence was increased, and some of Peng Yuchang's highlight shots were deleted. The general framework was still shot according to the template.

It's impossible for Chen Xiu to replace the director at the last minute over such a trivial matter, when the filming process is more than halfway complete.
If he is replaced, who can he find to replace him in a short period of time?
If the director is absent for too long, it will not only waste time and money, but also what will the crew do when the schedules of actors like Wang Baoqiang come to an end and they leave?
Because he had something to rely on that he wouldn't be replaced, Chen Sicheng was so disrespectful to Wei Feng.

Because he felt that he had already tied the production team to him, as long as he didn't go too far, Chen Xiu would have to turn a blind eye when she came back.

At worst, we can just stop cooperating in the future!
Chen Sicheng had long been disgusted with this kind of puppet-like work and would never want to experience it again.

Seeing Wei Feng's helplessness, Chen Sicheng chuckled and then, imitating Chen Xiu, patted him on the shoulder.

"Producer Wei, the sun will be rising in an hour. We have limited time and need to set up the location in advance. Don't delay the filming!"

"Hiss~, okay, then you guys get ready."

Wei Feng gritted his teeth and endured it, holding the script and storyboard drawings, staring at the monitor.

However, since Chen Sicheng was willing to offer suggestions to Chen Xiu time and again, why would he care about Wei Feng's surveillance?

The scene at the dock was originally supposed to be Qin Feng provoking Tang Ren to stay and find out the truth.

After Chen Sicheng's revisions, it became that Tang Ren voluntarily stayed behind, then pulled Qin Feng to investigate the truth of the case and clear his name.

The two processes have the same result, but the characters' arcs and priorities are completely different.

Chen Sicheng's feelings for Wang Baoqiang were truly genuine...

By the time the dock scene was over, Wei Feng's face had turned completely ashen.

After filming the night scenes, the entire crew had half a day to rest before returning to the hotel.

Wei Feng returned to his hotel room without a word, retrieved the contract Chen Xiu had faxed over the previous day, and then hesitated for a moment. After thinking it over, he glanced at the clock on the wall, which had already passed 9 o'clock, and finally took out his phone to call Chen Xiu.

The time in Beijing is 10 a.m.

Chen Xiu, who had gotten up early and was picking peaches in the yard, didn't seem surprised when she saw Wei Feng calling on her phone.

"Xiao Feng, how's it like being a producer?"

"Boss, Chen Sicheng has changed the script."

"Heh, not surprising. Tell me, what did he change..."

Chen Xiu put the green-skinned, reddish peach in her hand into the bamboo basket at her feet, and then listened quietly as Wei Feng recounted the events of the film crew.

After he finished speaking, Chen Xiu didn't rush to offer her opinion, but simply asked, "What are you planning to do about it?"

"I plan to do as we agreed, but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle things properly..."

"Would you like me to demonstrate it for you?"

"Well, hehe, that would be best, of course."

Wei Feng chuckled and said that he made the call because he was unsure whether his actions would have a serious impact on the production team, so he wanted Chen Xiu to assess the feasibility of the operation.

Chen Xiu was fully aware of his intentions: "Alright! Since everyone else is resting, take that contract and go find Xiao Yang!"

"Okay, I'll go now."

After taking the contract from the table, Wei Feng took the elevator directly down to Xiao Yang's floor.

At this moment, Xiao Yang, who was resting in his room, was also thinking about the differences of opinion between Wei Feng and Chen Sicheng.

When a dispute between a producer and director occurs, it doesn't even take an hour for the news to spread throughout the entire production crew.

However, Xiao Yang's concerns went a step further.

"When President Chen comes back, will he really replace Chen Sicheng and let me direct?"

Thinking of the promises Chen Xiu made to him before leaving, Xiao Yang's mind immediately started racing.

The puppetry method that Chen Sicheng was so concerned about was not a problem at all in his eyes.

When he first started out, Xiao Yang was already acting as Wang Taili's puppet. Now that he's become Chen Xiu, he naturally doesn't feel any psychological burden.

Chen Sicheng's personal studio has already secured funding from Wanda Pictures. With such a powerful backer, he will not lack opportunities to direct films even if he doesn't collaborate with Chen Xiu in the future.

But Xiao Yang couldn't find a powerful patron; their situations were completely different.

Faced with Chen Xiu's offer and the readily available "Detective Chinatown" crew to take over... Xiao Yang not only didn't think it was a tough job, but thought it was incredibly appealing!
"Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~~"

The sudden ringing of the doorbell interrupted Xiao Yang's endless reverie.

He touched the corner of his mouth, smoothing out his emotions, before walking over to open the door.

"Producer Wei, what brings you here?"

"I need to talk to you. Can we go inside?"

Faced with Wei Feng's sudden visit, Xiao Yang vaguely guessed something, then took the initiative to step aside, raised his hand to invite Wei Feng into the room, and then closed the door behind him.

After glancing at the room's furnishings, Wei Feng wore the same polite smile as Chen Xiu.

"Teacher Xiao, Mr. Chen has a few words he'd like to say to you..."

"Mr. Chen?"

Xiao Yang stared blankly at Wei Feng, then looked at the phone he was holding.

As if in response, Wei Feng held up his phone, turned on the speakerphone, and Chen Xiu's voice came through.

"Good morning, Lao Xiao!"

"Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen."

Xiao Yang's expression changed several times, puzzled as to what kind of operation this was.

However, before he could ask, Chen Xiu's voice came through the phone again.

"Last time, you said you needed to consider it. Have you made a decision yet?"

"for this I……"

"If there are any results, then you should contact Wei Feng. He is the deputy general manager of Datang Film and Television and has sufficient authority to sign an additional contract with you for the schedule of the director of the 'Detective Chinatown' crew."

Wei Feng then showed the document in his hand, which was a contract.

Seeing that the main course had been served, Xiao Yang hesitated and asked, "President Chen, are you planning to have me replace Chen Sicheng and continue filming the rest of 'Detective Chinatown'?"

Chen Xiu paused for a moment, seemingly considering how to phrase her words.

"Let me put it this way! I just need a director who can understand and execute my ideas. Your directing skills aren't exactly top-notch, but they're at least adequate, and you were in the right place at the right time. It's that simple. Any other questions?"

"Gone……"

(End of this chapter)