Chapter 771: Chapter 761: Crew Inspection (Part 1)

Soon, a group of four drove out to the suburban Capital Film City, where a large number of extras and various film crews gathered, similar to Hengdian, but with more ancient buildings over in Hengdian.

There were two cars in total, with Tang Nan, Su Qing, and Hu Xiaoling in one, while Wang Fan followed in another car with his assistant.

In the car, Su Qing looked at Tang Nan, who was clutching the script without letting go, and said, "Working so hard? Aren’t you an idol artist?"

At these words, Tang Nan couldn’t help but give him a glare: "Pah, I’m a true actor! I’ve never played a police officer before, especially a forensic doctor. I’m afraid I won’t do well, and I checked this Director Liao, they’re an unknown small-time director, I’m worried that we’ll all be newbies..."

In response, Su Qing couldn’t help but chuckle lightly: "No one starts out experienced. Wasn’t Director Wang also a nobody in the past? Who would dare say he’s inexperienced now?

Don’t worry, since they’re directing, they must have some professional level. Besides, this is a crime suspense genre web drama production, which doesn’t require as high standards as films do. What people watch is the story. If you’re still unsure, you could set some time to experience it firsthand, just as I still know some people in the Jiang City Police Department, it wouldn’t be a problem to take you there to experience it.

Of course, as a public figure, helping to promote some anti-fraud charity should be no problem, right?"

Hearing this, Tang Nan’s eyes lit up with surprise: "You have a way?"

"Of course, but to make it smoother, you’d need to help promote some anti-fraud knowledge. I think the police department would welcome you!"

This is not just talking idly, back when he was just a little internet celebrity, his help in promotion had a significant impact on the Jiang City police. If Tang Nan agrees, as soon as he proposes it, many units might be scrambling to agree.

Nowadays, vigorously promoting anti-fraud knowledge is an important task for the public security system in every city. Otherwise, they wouldn’t all have their own social media accounts.

Moreover, the publicity effect is generally not satisfactory. If Tang Nan were willing to help, even Director Liu would likely be welcoming, not to mention Old Lin and the others.

"Sure, sure, no problem, I’ll definitely help with this!"

"Okay, I’ll find a time to talk to someone in the department. If you perform well, it might even help in filming this movie. You’ll see for yourself when the time comes." Su Qing said, implying something.

"You mean..."

Su Qing nodded without speaking further, after all, he can’t guarantee this kind of thing, Tang Nan will have to take the director to talk personally.

These kinds of films often ask for help from professional departments, especially scenes with police presence. Location shooting could become a problem later on.

If Tang Nan can contribute, and filming takes place in Jiang City, some help might indeed be available then.

But this isn’t something he can decide, it’s up to her what to do. What he can do is merely connect people together.

Concerning her connections, don’t underestimate anyone. After all Tang Nan has been around for quite some time, how could she not know some people? Be it actors in this field, there aren’t just one or two directors. Why don’t you ask about the necessary procedure then?

By noon, the two cars arrived near the studio on the outskirts, from here Su Qing could already see some ancient building clusters, all built for filming purposes, and could even see some extras.

There were both costumed and modern-dressed extras, and it was quite professional.

Soon, they drove in various turns and finally arrived at the entrance of a film crew, where Director Deng was waiting at the doors already; such is the status of a golden patron.

As soon as they got out of the car, Director Deng hurriedly came forward to greet them: "President Su, you finally came, come, please come in!"

"Director Deng, long time no see!" Su Qing replied with a smile.

Nearby, Wang Fan and Tang Nan also exchanged pleasantries with smiles, soon Tang Nan started acting independently, as an artist, she has a wide social circle, no need to squeeze in with them.

In the director’s office, Su Qing sat with key members of the crew, including the director, assistant director, screenwriter, and other executives.

He even saw Dong Li, one of the three employees Tang Nan assigned to him before, who was here to supervise on behalf of the investors.

"President Su, thanks to your investment, our film has entered the latter half, thank you, thank you, today I’ll treat, let’s have a good gathering, how about that?" Director Deng said with a smile, appearing quite familiar.

Excitement aside, Su Qing also noticed a slight nervousness in their serious demeanor.

[As a ’golden patron’, you naturally received the best treatment. The crew absorbed significant investments, and the director, assistant director, and other executives have quite a bit of profit to gain. They have already settled things with your employee, Dong Li. If they accompany you well today, their task will be done.]

[Note: The investment this crew absorbed was substantially over what’s needed; there are many underhanded dealings inside, and the filming expenses aren’t actually as high as they claim, meaning there is considerable fluff in their investment statements.]

Hearing this, Su Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly, he had taken a general look when entering the crew, this is a simplified Rhine Town built by the crew.

Although there is only one street’s worth of buildings, it was not a small construction, simply put, money was spent, but not entirely.

Or rather the investment was too much, but the film type didn’t require that much spending, the remainder of course being the so-called profit.

The actor’s pay, the staff wages, food expenses, props, post-production, and some wastes, even including the actor’s room and board, all have sizable operational space.

But after Tang Nan’s initial guidance, he knew that not all directors like Wang Fan spend every penny on the blade’s edge.

And even Wang Fan, back then, it was because he had no money. Who wouldn’t want to pocket more if they had funds? So he let it go.

He just needs to watch the result; as for the rest, who cares.

And the reason Director Deng is nervous is entirely because he fears that he’d look into it deeply, hence trying to distract his attention with hospitality. A seasoned veteran, knowing this method shows it wasn’t his first time at it.

"Then sorry to trouble Director Deng, I came just to look around, having heard from my assistant that we are already in the later stages, I wanted to come check out the scenes! I hope I won’t disturb your shooting, you don’t need to worry about me, I’ll just tag along and have a look!" Su Qing said with a smile.

Hearing this, not only Director Deng but even Wang Fan breathed a sigh of relief. As a fellow director, how could he not know of the rampant dealings inside?

In a world built on relationships, how could there be no benefits given, Wang Fan really feared Su Qing would stick to the rules too fiercely, making everyone look bad. Fortunately, despite being young, his brother really is quite seasoned in this aspect.

"Not at all, how could this be a bother, you’ve spent money, it’s only right to come see the progress. Here, Xiao Ming, notify someone to prepare a meal, President Su has come from far away, surely hasn’t eaten yet.

Pardon our insufficient hospitality, we have filming tasks this afternoon, let’s call some comrades tonight to properly entertain you, what do you say?"

"As you like, Director Deng is too kind!"

Then the assistant named Xiao Ming hurriedly went out to instruct the preparations, while Su Qing and Director Wang accompanied these leaders in the crew for small talk.

Soon, the entire crew knew the big boss of the investment side had come to inspect the work.

Meanwhile, the secretary Xiaohu also approached Dong Li quietly: "Sister Dong, have the things ready, President Su wants to see them!"

"Huh? President Su wants to see?" Dong Li was startled, feeling a bit flustered.

"Of course, President Su is here, he needs to see, this is your job, right? You haven’t prepared, have you?"

"No... no, it’s ready, rest assured!"

Dong Li naturally knew what Su Qing wanted to see, financial details, simply put, the expenditure accounts of the crew, especially how they spent their money, shouldn’t they know at least where their money went?

Looking at President Su, who was chatting happily with the director, Dong Li couldn’t help but feel nervous, unsure if she could handle it, but having already taken her share of benefits, she couldn’t back out now.

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