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Chapter 5: Three Lead Actors Participated for Free?!

Song Hao never expected that the anti-fraud bureau would actually be able to bring Wang Chuanjun and the others.

now.

In the anti-fraud bureau's office.

The three main actors, Zhang Yixing, Wang Chuanjun, and Jin Chen, arrived one after another.

"Hello, Teacher Wang, Sister Jin, I'm Xiaoxing." Zhang Yixing greeted everyone politely as soon as he arrived.

Wang Chuanjun smiled slightly and then said, "He's more handsome in person than in the photos online."

Jin Chen was much more outgoing. She patted the sofa and said, "Come on, Xiao Xing, sit next to me."

Zhang Yixing humbly sat down beside her, but still maintained a proper distance.

Jin Chen then asked Zhou Shibao curiously, "Teacher Zhou, when is our director coming?"

"Soon, soon," Zhou Shibao replied.

Seeing this, Wang Chuanjun asked them, "Have you read the script?"

"I saw it. I wouldn't have come if I hadn't seen it. The script is amazing. I never thought a promotional video could have such a script," Jin Chen praised.

Zhang Yixing nodded in agreement: "Yes, I came to participate immediately after reading Director Song's script."

Just as everyone was commenting on Song Hao, the person in question arrived.

As soon as Song Hao entered, he apologized, "I'm sorry I'm late."

Wang Chuanjun and the others then looked Song Hao up and down.

very young.

do not know.

This was their first impression.

After all, in their industry, they've heard of any director with a bit of fame online or from their agents.

But they had absolutely no recollection of Song Hao.

Song Hao knew what they were thinking, and then introduced himself: "Hello, I am Song Hao, the director of this promotional video. I am very grateful to have been invited to shoot this promotional video and to have you all as the main actors."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yixing said, "Director, it's such an honor that you thought of us for such a great script."

Jin Chen asked curiously, "Director Song, did you write this script?"

Song Hao nodded.

That nod of affirmation instantly dispelled the concerns of the three main actors.

Even though Song Hao doesn't have any representative works or enough fame right now, he's bound to become famous sooner or later because he can write such a script!
Wang Chuanjun then got straight to the point: "Director, how do you need our cooperation in the pre-production filming preparations?"

Song Hao did not answer directly, but instead asked, "I know you have all read the script once, I would like to hear your understanding of the characters."

He then looked at Zhang Yixing and asked, "Yixing, do you think Pan Sheng went through several stages of change in his mentality after being tricked into the fraud park?"

Upon hearing this question, Zhang Yixing thought for a moment and then answered seriously: "Director, I think the first stage is when he discovers that he has been deceived, expresses the attitude of 'fraud? I won't do it', and is repeatedly beaten and abused."

"The second stage is to gain Manager Lu's appreciation and trust, and to try to integrate into the team after discovering that my value is being realized here."

"The third stage is to remain steadfast in one's convictions and not be assimilated, and to do everything possible to send out distress signals and help all the victims escape."

After saying this, he smiled sheepishly and said, "I don't know if what I said is right or wrong."

Song Hao was very pleased to hear this.

Being able to describe the psychological changes in these three stages proves that Zhang Yixing put a lot of effort into this script.

He then affirmed, "You're right, that's why I chose you to play Pan Sheng. You can portray Pan Sheng's character perfectly."

"Thank you for your recognition, Director." Zhang Yixing knew that although Song Hao was not very famous and did not have any representative works, it was still a very happy thing to receive his recognition.

Immediately afterwards, Song Hao turned to Wang Chuanjun and asked, "Teacher Wang, do you have any unique insights into the character of Lu Bingkun?"

Wang Chuanjun thought for a moment and then shared his opinion: "Lu Bingkun appears carefree and nonchalant, with fair skin, glasses, and always a lollipop in his mouth. He seems harmless on the surface, but in reality, he's ruthless and uses the calmest expression to do the most vicious things." "He's very good at winning people over. To get closer to the deceived employees, he leads them in shouting slogans like 'To succeed, you have to go crazy and charge for money at all costs' and 'Sleep on the floor today, sleep with the boss tomorrow.' But he himself is the boss, making everyone laugh while also eliminating any sense of alienation the employees feel towards him."

"One of his signature moves is 'killing someone one second and praying to Buddha the next,' which shows his cruelty and ruthlessness: he can laugh with you one second and kill you the next."

After listening to what Wang Chuanjun said, Zhang Yixing and Jin Chen couldn't help but exclaim, "Teacher Wang, you've done so much research!"

Song Hao nodded in praise: "Teacher Wang is indeed a serious and meticulous actor, so I think you will definitely have no problem playing the role of Lu Bingkun."

"Director Song, what about me?" Jin Chen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why did you choose me?"

"Is that even a question? It's obviously because of her beauty."

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen laughed happily, "Oh, Director Song, you really know how to talk!"

Song Hao pressed on, then asked them, "Now that the three of you have a deeper understanding of your respective roles, would you be willing to participate in this promotional video?"

“Director Song, I’m fine with it,” Zhang Yixing was the first to answer.

Wang Chuanjun also raised his hand and nodded in acknowledgment.

Jin Chen chuckled and said, "Director, your promotional video can't do without a beautiful woman, and I'm willing to be that woman!"

"That's good. There's one more thing I'd like to say to the three teachers. After all, the promotional video is a public service. It's already quite an achievement that the leaders of the Anti-Fraud Bureau were able to provide us with the venue, props, and so on. As for the remuneration, it might be..." Song Hao hinted.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yixing, Wang Chuanjun, and others said directly, "Director Song, we can work for free."

This surprised Song Hao.

"For free?"

Zhang Yixing nodded, then said sincerely, "I am the tourism ambassador for our hometown. If the promotional video can be promoted in our hometown, it will be a good thing for the people of our hometown."

"Over the years, I've been looking for a good script and want to challenge myself with different types of acting. As for money, I don't care about it at all," Wang Chuanjun replied.

At the same time, Team Leader He had just returned from running errands outside.

He was somewhat surprised when he learned from Zhou Shibao that all three main actors had come.

He didn't expect them to be interested in this promotional video.

Perhaps they are all enlightened children.

But this would mean a loss of funding.
After all, they are all top-tier celebrities, so their fees for this film must not be cheap.

For a moment, Team Leader He also had a headache.

If you want to make a good promotional video, the actors are definitely very important.

But the funding is limited!
If they quote an exorbitant price, just find a reason to refuse.

Just then, Song Hao came out of the office.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Shibao immediately went over.

"Brother Hao, how are you?"

Song Hao nodded and said, "No problem, they've all agreed to participate."

Upon hearing this, Team Leader He followed up by asking, "What about the pay? Xiao Song, our budget for this promotional video is indeed tight. If it's too high, we might have to..."

"They don't want payment."

Team Leader He was taken aback, thinking he had misheard, and asked again, "What?"

Song Hao said cheerfully, "They know this is an anti-fraud propaganda film, and they also think the script is very well written and can challenge themselves, so they chose to work for free."

Upon hearing this, Team Leader He's previously worried expression instantly turned into a beaming smile.

"Wow, Xiao Song, you're really something!"

He never expected that an unknown director could get the three main actors to film a promotional video for free.

If this news gets out, it'll probably trend on social media!
(End of this chapter)