Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

At Zhenbeibao Film and Television City in Xixia District, Yinchuan, the crew of "The Great Talk Show" is busy filming. The director is looking at the monitor, but his mind is filled with his own worries.

The entire crew was supposed to be assembled in Mingzhu, but when he went to find two of the actresses, he discovered that they had left Mingzhu and gone to the mainland.

Left with no other choice, the director had to find a backup actor, but this backup actor just couldn't achieve the effect he wanted, and he was so frustrated that he almost pulled his hair out every day.

"Ring ring ring!" The phone rang. Director Zhou turned around, ready to yell at the person interrupting his work at this crucial moment.

Upon looking back, it turned out to be a representative from Xi'an Film Studio. Although Director Zhou collaborated with Xi'an Film Studio, it was out of necessity, because without the collaboration, he would have no way to come to the mainland to make films.

So even though they collaborated with Xi'an Film Studio, the studio still couldn't let go of its pride and couldn't accept the film's nonsensical actions and lines. Therefore, Xi'an Film Studio only sent a representative who would sit behind the monitor and learn from the director when he had free time.

"Hello? Who is that?" The representative was Li Qing, a staff member of the Xi'an Film Studio's office.

"This is Zhao Weiyu!" A man's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Oh, Teacher Zhao, I'm Li from the factory office!" Upon hearing Wei Yu announce his name, Li Qing, who had been somewhat displeased, immediately changed his expression, leaving Director Zhou, who was standing next to him, stunned.

Aren't you all uninterested in my nonsensical filming style? How come you change your tune faster than flipping through a book? It's a waste of your talent if you don't come to my film crew!

Of course, this was just Director Zhou's own idea; he dared not say it aloud. After all, he was able to film here smoothly thanks to other people's support.

"Okay, okay! I'll notify Director Zhou right away! Okay, okay! Welcome, Teacher Zhao, to come here and guide our work." Li Qing nodded and bowed repeatedly, then immediately hung up the phone, reverting to his previous aloof demeanor.

"Section Chief Li, is there something you need?" Director Zhou asked, though he was a little annoyed at being disturbed, after calming himself down.

"Zhao Weiyu, the secretary-general of the Beijing Actors Association, is coming here to provide guidance. Director Zhou, you must seize this opportunity!" Li Qing said to Director Zhou, suppressing his discomfort with Director Zhou's Cantonese-accented Mandarin, as he knew he would need Director Zhou's cooperation later.

"The Beijing Actors Association? Secretary-General? What kind of position is that? What does it have to do with us?" Director Zhou asked, looking puzzled.

"Director Zhou, don't worry about the position. As long as Teacher Zhao is willing, your filming can proceed more smoothly. Just remember that. Didn't you say before that the number of extras wasn't big enough? Far from what you imagined? This matter is very simple for Teacher Zhao; it's just a matter of one phone call. Do you understand?" Li Qing didn't tell the visitor the specifics, only that the problem that had been troubling him could be solved with just one phone call!

Director Zhou's eyes lit up when he heard this. If the problem of not having enough or good extras could be solved, then he could refine the few scenes he had barely passed before.

No director wants any flaws in their work, not even in just a few shots or two or three seconds.

"Then what are we waiting for? When will this Teacher Zhao arrive? We must welcome him properly!" It must be said that although he has only been in the mainland for a short time, Director Zhou has already adapted to local customs and gained some understanding of social etiquette.

"Teacher Zhao's car will arrive at the set in about fifteen minutes. Won't it wait until you finish filming this scene?" Li Qing looked at Director Zhou curiously.

He remembered that Director Zhou had cursed on set because a single shot hadn't been filmed well before. Wasn't this change a bit too drastic?

"Oh dear, this scene has been filmed more than ten times already. The actors aren't in good shape. Let them adjust. Let's hurry up and greet Teacher Zhao!" After saying that, Director Zhou pulled up Li Qing, who was still in a daze, and walked out of the film set.

It was actually only a short distance; in less than five minutes, the two had already arrived at the entrance of the film set.

Director Zhou looked expectantly towards the city. Looking at Director Zhou, Li Qing knew that the rumors about him being socially awkward and unfamiliar with human relationships were completely unfounded.

It's not that he can't, it's that he's extremely good at it! It's just that he wasn't good at socializing before because he hadn't met anyone worth socializing with.

Ten minutes later, a black Jetta sedan pulled up in front of them. The passenger door opened, and a young man got out. Then the back door opened, and two beautiful women got out, one on each side.

Director Zhou took a closer look and realized he recognized all three of them! The young man in the passenger seat was from Mingzhu Tianqiao Film Company, and he was also the best action actor! Director Zhou had also heard of the title "God of the Box".

Director Zhou also recognized the other two women; they were the actresses he had wanted to invite to participate in this film! How did the three of them end up together? And didn't Section Chief Li mention a Teacher Zhao? Where is she?

Director Zhou looked inside the car. Since there was no privacy film, the situation inside was clear at a glance. Apart from the driver, there was no one else inside!

Just as Director Zhou was wondering what was going on, Li Qing, who was standing next to him, walked towards the young action actor with a big smile on his face.

"Oh, Teacher Zhao, you've finally arrived! I thought something had happened on the way that delayed you! A prop truck from the film crew almost arrived late before; the roads here are really bad!" Li Qing said.

"You don't need to complain about the local government so much, do you? They can't just give money to your film crew to build a road, can they?" Wei Yu had some impression of Li Qing, but not a deep one. He remembered that Li Qing was the nephew or niece of some deputy factory director.

"Haha, that's true!" Li Qing could only say awkwardly after hearing Wei Yu's words.

"By the way, Teacher Zhao, this is Director Zhou from the drama crew. He's from Mingzhu!" Li Qing turned and pointed to Director Zhou as he introduced him.

"Director Zhou, don't you recognize me? We should have met under Director Yuan!" Wei Yu greeted Director Zhou with a smile as he walked over.

"The Teacher Zhao that Section Chief Li mentioned is you, Wei Yu? Aren't you from Tianqiao Film and Television Company? When did you become the Secretary-General of the Mainland Actors Association?" Director Zhou asked with a look of surprise.

"Haha, that's just a nominal title. I'm just an ordinary actor!" Wei Yu said with a smile.