Chapter 82

PS: I accidentally posted two duplicate chapters, please don't hit the king.

The opening ceremony for "Chief Jin" was scheduled for 8:58, a particularly auspicious time.

Originally, "Little Actors" also wanted to choose this time, but the deputy factory manager, who was planning to attend the opening ceremony, had to attend "Chief Jin's" ceremony as well, so the times overlapped, and "Little Actors" had to postpone their ceremony.

Zhang Tongshun was furious about this and privately scolded Wang Yifan to the point of spitting out blood.

Wang Yifan, the silent dog, seemed friendly and cheerful when they met, as if there were no grudges between them, but he held a grudge in private and constantly tried to trip him up.

This made Zhang Tan also have a very poor impression of Wang Yifan.

When Zhang Tan came over to watch the commotion, Lin Hongyi arrived with a group of people, and Wang Yifan immediately went to greet him. After a few pleasantries, the opening ceremony began.

The ceremony here was much more grand than that of "Little Actors." Zhang Tan noticed that it was similar to what he remembered from his past life, but there were some differences.

Many reporters were present, all invited and paid for their travel expenses.

Two of them were right next to Zhang Tan.

"Let me interview Wang Yifan later."

"I heard Peng Yu will make a cameo in 'Chief Jin,' I wonder if it's true."

"I've heard that too. Because the ratings for the second season dropped, this season has invited many celebrities to cameo to ensure high ratings."

"Shanghai Film Studio is really wealthy."

"They make great animations and are industry leaders. If they really put effort into film and television, the resources and investment they can provide are not something ordinary entertainment companies can match."

...

At 9:15, the opening ceremony ended, followed by a brief press conference. According to the schedule, Lin Hongyi did not need to attend and could leave.

However, he was stopped by Wang Yifan.

"I hope the factory manager and Deputy Manager Tang can meet our crew members; everyone is looking forward to it," Wang Yifan said with a smile, pointing to the many staff members nearby who were eagerly waiting for the leaders to arrive.

Lin Hongyi smiled and said, "I won't go, I have other things to do."

Wang Yifan was unwilling to miss this opportunity and persisted, "Everyone is very excited to hear that the factory manager is coming today. The factory's support for the crew has everyone eager to do their best..."

Lin Hongyi, hearing his long-winded speech, looked at his watch, seemingly in a hurry, and said, "Deputy Manager Tang can go."

Wang Yifan's face showed disappointment, but he didn't say more, to avoid further annoyance.

After seeing Lin Hongyi off, he looked smugly at the neighboring set, then turned to invite Tang Hao with a smile.

Getting Tang Hao to come was his goal.

It wasn't that he particularly wanted the factory leaders, but he didn't want them to support the neighboring set.

Tang Hao, who was invited to the neighboring set, would be a success if he could be intercepted.

Tang Hao frowned and said, "I need to attend the opening ceremony for 'Little Actors.' Can I come over later?"

Wang Yifan quickly said, "Factory manager, it won't take long. Everyone is waiting for you."

Tang Hao was invited to the opening ceremony for "Little Actors," and if he really went to meet the crew members here, he wouldn't have time to attend.

"I'll come to your set later, but I need to go now."

Just as he was about to leave, he saw Lin Hongyi stop and chat with a young stranger nearby.

Wang Yifan followed and noticed the scene. He recognized the young stranger as the screenwriter working with Zhang Tongshun on a new play. Why was he here, and why was he talking to the factory manager?

"Is he part of your crew? Who is he?" Tang Hao asked.

He had heard of Zhang Tan but didn't recognize him or see him.

Wang Yifan, seeing Zhang Tan point to the neighboring set, and Lin Hongyi looking in that direction, felt a bit uneasy and said, "He is a screenwriter at the factory, but not part of our crew."

Tang Hao, seeing Lin Hongyi wave to him, hurried over.

Wang Yifan, curious, followed.

Zhang Tan glanced at him, his expression unclear.

Lin Hongyi asked Tang Hao, "Why didn't I know there was another project starting today at the factory?"

He knew about "Little Actors," but didn't know it was starting today, and on the same day as "Chief Jin."

Tang Hao understood immediately, referring to "Little Actors."

He smiled and said, "I was just about to go to their opening ceremony. They probably didn't invite you because they thought you were too busy."

He looked at Zhang Tan, who was standing next to Lin Hongyi. From what he heard, this young man was from "Little Actors." He looked like an actor, but Wang Yifan had said he was a screenwriter.

Zhang Tan also smiled and said to Lin Hongyi, "We are about to start, factory manager. Could you please join us?"

Wang Yifan's face changed, and he quickly said, "Zhang Tan, don't delay the factory manager's important matters."

Tang Hao, thinking of how Lin Hongyi kept checking his watch, also said, "Zhang Tan, the factory manager is busy."

Zhang Tan said, "But I see Deputy Manager Tang has already been invited to visit the crew. We won't have any leaders here."

Wang Yifan: "Deputy Manager Tang will be quick. Can't you wait a bit?"

Zhang Tan: "The auspicious time has passed, and it's not a good omen."

People in the film industry generally believe in feng shui.

After saying this, he no longer looked at Wang Yifan but at Lin Hongyi.

Lin Hongyi thought for a moment and called his secretary, "Delay the meeting on the other side by half an hour."

The secretary, a young man in a white shirt, nodded and walked to the side, taking out his phone to notify the attendees.

Tang Hao asked, "Factory manager, are you...?"

Lin Hongyi said, "Zhang Tan has already extended the invitation. I'll go to the set. Zhang Tan, lead the way."

Zhang Tan happily said, "This way, please."

Tang Hao, seeing this, also followed, saying, "Factory manager, let me introduce you to the 'Little Actors' project..."

Wang Yifan tried to speak several times but held back, watching them leave with a dark look in his eyes. He hadn't expected the young screenwriter to know Lin Hongyi, which not only prevented him from inviting Deputy Manager Tang but also brought in Lin Hongyi. Zhang Tongshun would surely laugh his head off.

He left angrily.

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At the "Little Actors" set, Zhang Tongshun was arranging the opening ceremony.

He was experienced, and his team was skilled, but this time he was truly troubled, especially seeing a group of chattering children nearby, which made his headache worse.

Not only did he have a headache, but his teeth also ached.

"Even before shooting starts, I can feel it's going to be a disaster. I'll probably gain a few pounds this time," Zhang Tongshun thought.

Directing is a high-risk job, often leading to irritability and foul language, not because of poor quality but due to the environment and pressure.

In a film crew, the two most difficult actors to handle are children and animals.

Children can't be scolded or criticized; they need to be coaxed. Having one child on set is enough to cause a headache, and now, in "Little Actors," all the actors were children, chattering excitedly.

He had explained the positioning and actions for the opening ceremony three times and couldn't get angry.

The coordinator came to him, looking worried, and whispered, "Factory manager Lin is at the neighboring set."

Zhang Tongshun immediately knew he meant Lin Hongyi and subconsciously looked over, but the high wall blocked his view.

"Chief Jin is the factory's hottest TV series, so it makes sense for the factory manager to support it. What about Deputy Manager Tang?" he asked.

The coordinator said, "He's also at the neighboring set. I've sent someone to wait for him and bring him over as soon as it's over."

Even if the factory manager couldn't come, having the deputy manager would be fine, given that "Little Actors" was a new project.

The time had passed, but Deputy Manager Tang still hadn't arrived. The coordinator was about to go check when the person he had sent to watch came running back, out of breath.

"Bad news, director, coordinator, bad news!" he shouted before even reaching them.

The coordinator's face changed, and he hissed, "Shut up! What are you yelling about!"

The man stopped, took a few deep breaths, and said anxiously, "Deputy Manager Tang can't come."

Zhang Tongshun's eyes narrowed and asked calmly, "Deputy Manager Tang was supposed to attend our opening ceremony. He was just at the neighboring set, so why can't he come?"

The staff member wiped his forehead and said, "Factory manager Lin and Deputy Manager Tang were at the neighboring set, attending the opening ceremony. They were about to leave when Wang Yifan stopped them, saying he wanted to introduce the factory manager to the crew members to boost morale. Factory manager Lin didn't have time, so he asked Deputy Manager Tang to go instead. When I ran back, Deputy Manager Tang had already left with Wang Yifan."

The coordinator was furious at this news. This society was unbearable. How could they make it for new projects? Tears streamed down his face, feeling the oppression of the industry. When would new projects truly stand up?

He cursed Wang Yifan's ancestors.

Zhang Tongshun was more composed: "Calm down! If he can't come, he can't come. Get ready, we'll do it ourselves."

He turned and left, and the coordinator faintly heard him mutter, "I'm so angry."

The coordinator rubbed his face to hide his frustration, hit the messenger on the head, and scolded, "You're too honest! Why didn't you step in and invite Deputy Manager Tang?"

"I..."

"You're stupid."

"I..."

"What's in your head? Zombie bait or dung beetles?"

"I, that..."

"Shut up! Get to work!"

"Wait, coordinator, Teacher Zhang is here, and he brought the factory manager. Deputy Manager Tang is also with him!"

"Are you kidding me?"

"No, look behind you."

The coordinator turned sharply. Oh, the dreamt-of Deputy Manager Tang is here!

Who is the old man next to him?

Factory manager Lin is here too!

Didn't they say one left and the other was intercepted by Wang Yifan? How are they both here?

Wait, why is Zhang Tan with them?