I'm really good at this.

"Hey you!" Zhang Hong, sitting behind the monitor, waved the script rolled up into a tube. "Where's Luo Yun? He wasn't here when we were worshipping the Grand Lama and the goddess. Where is he?!"

This is absolutely outrageous!

I gave in to his plight while he was in the hospital and agreed to his request to rejoin the crew, even making him the male lead.

I didn't expect him to still have those "pretty boy" habits that he can't shake off, which is definitely unacceptable!

"Director Zhang, I've been right here all along..."

At this moment, a stunningly beautiful woman in ancient costume in the crowd raised her hand and said timidly.

His long, flowing hair was simply tied up in a bun, and he wore a prop crystal pendant on his earlobe.

With almond-shaped eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, a high nose bridge, and pink lips, her slender figure, standing at 1.75 meters tall, was accentuated by a pale yellow palace dress.

Aside from the rather unflattering curve of her chest, she's a very beautiful girl.

When he opens his mouth, his voice, though magnetic, still leans more towards a man's voice.

Zhang Hong was immediately shocked: "You're Luo Yun?!"

This stunning beauty, described as having "two arched eyebrows that seemed to frown yet not frown, and a pair of eyes that seemed to smile yet not smile, filled with affection," is none other than that effeminate pretty boy, Luo Yun?

This is incredible!

Zhang Hong was truly shocked at this moment.

Seeing everyone looking over, Luo Yun, who had been trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible, applied a light layer of rouge to her cheeks: "Director Zhang, I am... Luo Yun..."

That's quite expensive!

Zhang Hong gave it a thumbs up.

That awkwardness is quite endearing.

If you didn't know, who would guess that this is a man?

Even if they don't say he's a man in the show, just by listening to his voice, it will be on the androgynous side.

Moreover, both he and Bai Xueye were just newcomers in the industry; one had been an extra for two years, and the other was acting for the first time.

The male and female leads in the end credits can be switched.

When the plot progresses to the later stages and their identities are revealed, and they change back into men's and women's clothing, the effect will probably be truly explosive!

This was just Zhang Hong's own idea.

He felt that if he was going to make a TV series that would make him feel good, then he should go all the way.

Anyway, I wasn't pursuing any so-called market audience or ratings.

Zhang Hong actually treated this play as a "dream".

"Alright! Scene one, shot one! Get ready, we're about to start filming!"

The crowd dispersed in a flurry, and people began to get busy in a tense but orderly manner.

Adjust the lighting, and set up the camera to adjust its angle and position.

The makeup artists are touching up the actors' makeup.

Some of the actors, whose makeup had already been touched up, were practicing; some were silently memorizing their lines; and some extras were squatting under the eaves, where the sun couldn't reach them, to cool off.

Zhang Hong suddenly found himself with nothing to do.

He was clearly the director.

But why...?

Why do I feel like an outsider?

Why is everyone so professional?

Then what's the point of having me as a director?

He scratched his head and began looking around for any trace of the Lin siblings.

............

Just now, while Zhang Hong was leading everyone in the worship ceremony, Lin Chuan had already activated his stealth ability.

He is currently an unofficial member of the crew, but having finally managed to infiltrate the crew, he is determined to find the traitor hiding within the crew!

For a traitor like me, one person is enough!

So he went into hiding and began to observe in secret.

Hmm? Could that handsome guy in the black cloak be the target?

After observing carefully for a moment, he dismissed the guess.

This guy is the lead actor; he's always hanging around in front of Zhang Hong. It's too obvious; it's not him.

Hmm? Could it be this stunningly beautiful woman?

Um... why does he have an Adam's apple, you bastard!

Could he be a double agent disguised and infiltrating the film crew?

No, it's impossible.

Looking at him, it's impossible for it to be him.

It's too obvious.

Who would that be?

Lin Chuan's bright, piercing eyes activated radar mode, scanning the entire film crew.

Extras and other supporting actors?

nonexistent.

They weren't important characters and could be replaced in a minute, so they couldn't affect the filming schedule or content.

Other assistant directors?

No, there are three assistant directors in this production team.

Sun Zheng was harassing a nurse at the hospital, but he couldn't interfere with the filming.

Is that Lao Xu?

He was a pushover, basically only doing his own job and doing whatever Zhang Hong asked him to do.

Not him either.

Could it be that little brother named Wang Ye?

Judging from his enthusiastic way of shaking his head and swaying beside Zhang Hong, all he's missing is a dog's tail.

This is Zhang Hong's lackey; there's a good chance it's him. I'll mark it here first.

And then who else?

It seems everyone is now clear of suspicion...

No! Wait!

Amidst the busy crew, Lin Chuan's radar eye precisely scanned two people!

Those were two elderly people!

The old man bought an ice cream cone from somewhere and then happily took it to his wife.

The old lady simply looked at him with a faint smile.

After getting the ice cream cone, she didn't eat it herself, but instead put it to the old man's lips and insisted that he eat it.

After the old man took a bite, she slowly began to savor it herself.

Lin Chuan was stunned.

It wasn't because he was moved by the simple yet sweet love between the two elderly people.

Well, he was indeed a little touched.

But the more important reason is that these two people seem out of place in the busy and professional environment of the entire crew.

Although their public displays of affection were very natural and heartwarming, Lin Chuan even imagined many stories that moved him to tears.

But they still have a lot of problems.

So Lin Chuan crept up to the two men and asked in a low voice, "Old man, are you also new to the film crew?"

That old man was naturally Wang Ye's grandfather, Wang Jun.

He only realized there was someone else next to him when he heard someone speaking.

He looked Lin Chuan up and down a few times.

Yes, he's a handsome young man in a well-fitting suit.

"Yes, my wife and I are new to the film crew too." Grandpa Wang asked in return, "Young man, are you too? You do look quite good, but it's a bit intimidating that you walk so quietly."

Newly joined the team...

Lin Chuan mentally marked the elderly couple.

The current level of suspicion is 25%.

"Nothing much," he said with a dry laugh. "Old man, what brings you two here?"

"Of course, we'll be actors," Grandpa Wang said matter-of-factly. "I gave Director Zhang 30,000 yuan, and he agreed to let the two of us play two important roles."

Lin Chuan nodded, his suspicion of the elderly couple rising sharply, now reaching 60%.

He bribed the director to get an important role, but when he first joined the crew, he felt out of place.

What else could this be but an undercover agent?

Lin Chuan felt he had discovered the truth.

Just as he was about to say something threatening, he heard Zhang Hong's annoyed voice behind him: "Old man, don't try to frame me. I didn't want your money."

Zhang Hong walked over from a distance.

His eyes were still red.

He had also witnessed the simple happiness of the elderly couple.

He felt envious, his eyes reddened, he lit a cigarette, and thinking of himself who had been single for over twenty years, his eyes reddened even more.

The old man stood up with a smile: "Oh, Director! This is something you promised this old man! You can't go back on your word!"

"No regrets, no regrets! We were planning to have you two play a couple faking an accident anyway, so it's kind of a natural fit for you," Zhang Hong said with a chuckle. Then he walked up to the old lady, bent down slightly, and said, "Grandma, these flower beds aren't comfortable to sit on. Shall I find you two chairs to rest on?"

The old lady still shook her head slightly with a gentle and serene smile.

Grandpa Wang laughed and said, "My wife is mute, so you can just tell me what's wrong."

Zhang Hong and Lin Chuan looked at each other in bewilderment.

Is it really okay to say this so openly to my wife's face that she is mute?

And you're still laughing, sir!

Seemingly noticing their confusion, Grandpa Wang smiled and explained, "It's alright. We've been doing this for sixty or seventy years, what can't we talk about?"

He paused, then proudly puffed out his chest: "You might not believe it, but although I, Old Wang, was a handsome young man known throughout the surrounding villages, I was still far inferior to Wang Ye's grandmother. She was a stunningly beautiful young lady from a prominent family!"

As he spoke, he patted his chest loudly, "If it weren't for her problem, how could I have possibly married her? From the moment I first saw her at the temple fair when I was twelve, I swore I would marry no one but her!"

The old lady's cheeks were slightly flushed.

Although her hair was already completely white and her face was deeply lined.

But judging from her facial features and temperament, she must have been a dignified and beautiful young lady from a prominent family when she was young.

And the two of them must have been in love for a lifetime.

You can tell from the fact that she was willing to play with the old man and the doting look in her eyes.

She must have lived a very happy life.

Zhang Hong felt a lump in his throat.

Then he laughed: "Old man, I'm planning to revise the script and would like to invite you two to play the male and female leads. What do you think?"

"The male and female leads?" Now it was the old man's turn to be stunned. "Neither of us can act, and we're both this old..."

"No, what I mean is, we want you two to play the male and female leads when they're older."

A story had already formed in Zhang Hong's mind.

They were having a great time chatting, but Lin Chuan, sitting next to them, felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Although he was very touched, he thought, "We're all undercover agents, aren't you guys already taking the initiative?"

What about my mission, Lin?

Just then, Zhang Hong turned around and asked him, "Brother Lin, where did your sister go?"

"Huh? She went to the office to check the accounts. You need to see her for something?" Lin Chuan answered subconsciously.

He was still thinking about how to turn the tide and become the king of traitors in the crew.

Whether it was psychological or not, he even saw a victorious smile on Old Master Wang's face.

"The office..." Zhang Hong nodded and explained, "There is something I need to ask her if she's still planning to invest that three million, and also your five million."

Zhang Hong sighed, "To be honest, if we go with my idea, the production budget might not be enough. I plan to talk to her and see where we can save some money and outsource the special effects."

Based on the story he adapted in his mind, even a twelve-episode high-quality series would probably not be enough for several million.

Because it's a completely new script that expands upon the existing script with a lot of additional plot!

Ok?

Lin Chuan's eyes lit up: "I have the money! And the special effects! Nobody knows more about special effects than me! Brother Hong, what kind of special effects are you planning to do?"

"Just the regular kind, it's hard to explain in a short time anyway." Zhang Hong rubbed the bridge of his nose and said dejectedly, "If all else fails, we'll have to find students from the school to do it."

"No!" Lin Chuan quickly stopped him. "If we're going to make a series, we need to make a high-quality one! What does 'high-quality' mean? It means only expensive ones! Not cheap ones! The only downside to good special effects is that they're expensive! But we absolutely cannot skimp on that!"

This is the brilliant idea Lin Chuan came up with!

How could they so subtly ruin the reputation of this drama?

Of course, we should start by putting in the effort on the production crew!

I'm the producer! My sister and I are in charge of paying for the production!

Well!

I'll give the highest pay to the extras!

I want all the best and most expensive props from the film crew!

All the props and costumes for the extras were also bought as new!

The crew's boxed lunches must include four dishes and a soup, plus dessert and fruit! And three of the four dishes must be meat dishes!

Round-trip transportation included!

And special effects! Go straight to the best company for the best special effects!

In this way, you'll definitely run out of money in the early to mid-game!

In the mid-to-late game, you'll only be able to use subpar special effects!

This provides double insurance!

Just by looking at Zhang Hong's script, he knew that the chances of this show becoming a hit were very low.

But who knows if Zhang Hong's script revisions will result in a blockbuster!

Then we need this second layer of insurance!

Even if your opening is truly amazing, if you can't maintain that level afterwards and the series falls apart, you'll inevitably be criticized and scolded by the audience!

How can its reputation possibly be good?

If it's released online, how can you expect a high rating?

Even if it's too high, I can hire online trolls to lower it for you!

With low ratings and poor reputation, how can you expect to be listed on a major TV network?

Dream your sweet dreams!

Then wouldn't I, Lin, be able to perfectly complete the task assigned by my father?

Moreover, when your proud and arrogant "other people's child" suffers a setback, that will be the time for me, Lin, to complete the second step of my plan!

When is a man most vulnerable?

Of course, they are most vulnerable after being hit!

Back then, if I just lied to my younger sister every day to comfort him, wouldn't Zhang Hong be easy to win over?

Then I won't have to call him Brother Hong anymore!

On the contrary! He has to call his brother-in-law "elder brother"!

Hahahaha~~~~~~

The more aloof he appears on the surface, the more unrestrained he is inside.

Zhang Hong raised an eyebrow: "Brother Lin, why are your hands shaking?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about something happy." Lin Chuan was startled and pinched his thigh hard.

"Then why are you sweating again?"

"Because I'm so happy."

That fucking hurts!

"Alright then," Zhang Hong shrugged. "I'm going to find your sister. Want to come and discuss it together?"

Lin Chuan grimaced, relaxing his aching thigh, and then casually asked, "Of course we'll go together, I'm the producer. But you're the director, the first scene has already started filming, are you really okay not being on set? And you also have to revise the script, won't that affect the filming schedule?"

It's best if it has an impact!

"It won't affect anything. My new story is just an expansion of the original script; it won't affect what they're filming now at all. As for filming..." Zhang Hong glanced back at the bustling filming location, his expression numb, "I feel like they could finish filming even without me..."

Yes, that's what he found most frustrating.

Everyone on the crew is incredibly professional!

And they're not just ordinary professionals! They're all from Director Sun Zheng's old team!

There was something wrong with the lighting, but Zhang Hong didn't even notice. They just called a halt and started over!

The assistant directors were the same way!

Including actors!

Leaving aside the other supporting characters, Luo Yun and Bai Xueye are just ridiculous!

You two are acting so professionally, one a fresh-faced newcomer making his acting debut and the other a struggling actress who's been playing minor roles for two years.

That look in his eyes, that swaggering gait—it was like he was playing himself!

Um...it seems like he was just playing himself.

The key question is why you two have such a strong sense of the camera and such good control over your positioning?

Wouldn't all the knowledge I secretly learned and memorized in half a notebook be completely useless?

Every time, before Zhang Hong could even figure out what was wrong with their acting, they would call "cut" and start over.

Zhang Hong's only role is to shout "Start" when it's time to start over!

Keyboard warriors are really having a headache!

After that, I no longer had the confidence to say "I'm really good" when arguing with people online...

"Sigh... let's not talk about it." Zhang Hong looked exhausted. "I'm going to see your sister and write the script while I'm at it. I estimate I'll be done in about three hours. Do you want to see it later?"

"Look!" Lin Chuan nodded frantically.

How can I cause trouble if I don't know your script?

So the two of them walked arm in arm toward the office.

PS: Just asking for votes! ε=(´ο｀*)))

Today's chapter is also a two-in-one chapter.

I have OCD, and I feel uncomfortable if the chapter I finish each day isn't an even number.