The security guard undoubtedly recognized the "National Little Wang."
Anyone who had spent time online knew of the National Little Wang, and more importantly, he was Old Wang's son.
After being granted passage by the two security guards, the group headed towards the filming base.
Inside the filming base.
Several directors were discussing matters with Liu Qiangxi, with others speaking while Liu Qiangxi nodded continuously.
Old Wang and his associates were away, and Liu Qiangxi had been in charge here.
"Mr. Liu, based on my years of filming experience, it would be better to remove the scene of hitting a woman. Otherwise, it might provoke audience backlash," Feng Dagang explained to Liu Qiangxi, holding the script.
"In this era, a woman's status is paramount. You dare to hit a woman?"
"It's already good that I haven't made you kneel on durians."
"Why does this character have to hit a woman?" Liu Qiangxi asked.
"This is an extraterrestrial being, a minor leader. He hit an Earth woman. My opinion is not to delete it. After all, they are the villains, and this can heighten the audience's emotions," Zhang Yimou explained.
"These extraterrestrials want to occupy Earth. Isn't hitting a woman or two normal?"
"They aren't here for a vacation. The fiercer they are, the better."
"I agree with Director Zhang. We need to build up the hate. Besides, hitting a woman is normal, isn't it? When my wife disobeys, I sometimes lay hands on her," Cameron added his agreement.
Liu Qiangxi glanced at Cameron after hearing this and chuckled, "Director Cameron, I didn't expect you to have violent tendencies."
"Mr. Liu, don't you hit your wife at home?" Cameron asked curiously, feeling it was no big deal.
Liu Qiangxi smiled and said lewdly, "I do, I hit her frequently, with loud slaps. A few years ago, I even made her stomach swell up."
Cameron looked impressed and praised, "Mr. Liu is a man of passion."
He then gave Liu Qiangxi a salute and a thumbs-up.
Zhang Yimou and the others stifled their laughter, almost unable to contain themselves.
They didn't expect Liu Qiangxi's jokes to be so risqué.
If what Liu Qiangxi said about hitting was literal, then he really did it. Feng Dagang then smiled, "Mr. Liu's words have enlightened us. We all like to hit, so we won't delete this scene of hitting a woman."
"Exactly. Everyone should bring up any issues and communicate more to make this film great," Liu Qiangxi said with a smile.
Cameron and Jon Favreau listened, confused and not fully understanding.
However, they did grasp one point: men in China were indeed fierce.
These three who hit women from both ends, how could they endure such beatings?
This was simply domestic violence.
"Alright, Mr. Liu," everyone responded.
"Mr. Liu, you're a busy man; you don't need to guard the place every day. If we encounter any issues we can't handle, just give us a call," Cheng Kaiqu flattered.
Liu Qiangxi was a well-known entrepreneur in the country and a figure on the Forbes list; his status was something they could only look up to.
They never expected such an influential person to be present at their site every day.
If not for the recent lack of news about bankruptcies, they would have suspected Liu Qiangxi was close to fleeing the country.
"Ah... Liu Qiangxi waved his hand and then said seriously, "Our company has invested immense effort in this film, and the chairman himself approved it. I am insignificant; the film is what matters."
Liu Qiangxi had fought hard for this errand-running task. Even if the milk tea at home turned into green tea, he wouldn't leave.
Fortunately, his competitors for the task were just a few foreigners. Otherwise, it was uncertain who would be sitting here showing off.
"Mr. Liu is dedicated and truly a man of great deeds."
Everyone quickly flattered him.
Although Liu Qiangxi was accustomed to flattery, he still enjoyed it at the moment, resting one leg on the other and swinging it.
"Mr. Liu, some actresses are inviting you to dinner tonight. What do you think?" Zhang Yimou asked.
Since Liu Qiangxi was in charge now, he had a certain authority to decide on minor roles. Some people had come through connections, wanting to invite Liu Qiangxi for a casual meal.
Perhaps they could get a cameo role, as long as the camera briefly panned over them.
"Let's skip the dinner. Everyone should focus on the film and shoot with dedication. This film will be an epic masterpiece. I know what you mean, but not just anyone can participate." Liu Qiangxi said solemnly.
If this film had a flaw due to a character, and it appeared under his watch, that would be terrible.
"One can eat, but one shouldn't give out roles carelessly."
He had finally gotten close to securing a powerful connection. Liu Qiangxi would never cause trouble now.
As the three of them discussed, some laughing and joking sounds came from outside.
Liu Qiangxi frowned and asked, "How can the people on set be so undisciplined?"
He then stood up first and walked outside.
National Little Wang and his group had just entered the set. They were looking at some novel items, preparing to take photos for their Moments, and their playful antics had created some noise.
"Which crew are you from? Who allowed you to touch these filming props?"
As the group emerged, Cheng Kaiqu was the first to point at them and ask.
Directors tended to have fiery tempers; they would scold at the slightest disagreement, which was commonplace on set.
Therefore, the moment Cheng Kaiqu stepped out, he voiced his questioning.
Liu Qiangxi, who had followed them out, saw Xia Lin, and his stern face instantly bloomed like a chrysanthemum, curving into a crescent moon smile.
"What did you say? Aren't these props for everyone to play with?" Liu Qiangxi quickly stopped Cheng Kaiqu's words and ran towards Xia Lin.
"Chairman, you're here. Why didn't you notify me? I could have gone out to meet you." Liu Qiangxi had suddenly transformed into a different person.
His servile demeanor was on full display, and everyone was stunned.
Was this still Liu Qiangxi?
His expression changed so rapidly that even an Oscar-winning actor would admire him.
"Mr. Liu, it's you. I didn't know I couldn't touch these things. Is there any problem?" Xia Lin greeted Liu Qiangxi, who was smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum.
"No, no, feel free to touch anything. Chairman, do you want to see this equipment? It's a bit high. I'll lie down, and you can step on me to see it."
Liu Qiangxi began to fawn profusely. This was his first close encounter with Xia Lin. The last time they met at the company, there were too many sycophants, and he couldn't get close.
Now that Xia Lin was here, it was a great opportunity to show off.
If he didn't fawn wholeheartedly this time, it would be a disservice to his ten days of effort.
Xia Lin was completely bewildered. Someone could be this fawning...
"Uh... No need. I was just looking around," Xia Lin quickly waved his hand and refused.
Zhang Yimou and the others: ┌(。Д。)┐
Was this the previously arrogant Mr. Liu?
They had filmed countless movies, and even the sycophants in those films wouldn't act like this.
Portraying him as himself would be an insult.
This was genuine fawning...
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(PS: EDG won the championship. Aren't you going to send ten or eight Great Gods to celebrate? Hahaha!!! I haven't written about sycophants in a while. Let's try a bout of fawning.)