Chapter 1046

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On set, Luo Quan lay in the director's chair and issued her command in a deep voice.

The few people in the shot immediately relaxed, as if relieved of a heavy burden, and walked to the rest area.

Before filming began, several lead actors had not expected the pressure Luo Quan exerted to be this great.

Clearly, on the first day, her manner of dealing with people was still so gentle, giving one a feeling like a spring breeze.

But as soon as she arrived on set, she immediately began to coordinate the overall situation, her entire body exuding an aura like that of a commander.

Every creature within her gaze must obey her dispatch.

Under her command, no one is allowed to have any personal thoughts, not even to make a suggestion.

Divergence of opinion in artistic creation is a very normal thing.

Some cameramen and assistant directors feel that the lighting at this angle is good and more expressive, but the director thinks another angle might be better, so both sides will start discussing and experimenting, and even if an argument occurs, it is possible.

But Luo Quan never argues with anyone on set, because her word is law.

"How this film is shot is up to me alone; others just need to follow orders and do their own jobs well—any meddling in creation is not allowed!"

This was Luo Quan's reminder to everyone before filming; the usually smiling her now had a face as foul as if she had reached menopause, and younger staff, upon seeing her sharp eyes, would feel their hearts tremble.

But even with prior notice, once filming began, someone would still have a sudden idea and add extra business for themselves.

This situation mainly occurs among extras, for example, when the protagonist's family goes to an underground boxing arena to watch a match, a shot of the audience cheering and shouting needs to be filmed.

Because such underground boxing matches are usually related to gambling, most of the spectators seated below have bought bets on the fighters above.

So Luo Quan had them, after the outcome was decided, one part rejoicing wildly, another part cursing angrily.

And those responsible for the joyful spectators, a little clever ghost appeared.

When the camera swept over, he directly jumped three feet high, leaping up in excitement.

And Luo Quan also quickly shouted "Cut!"

Because before each shoot, Luo Quan had clearly explained what each person should do, so most shots were done in one take.

And once Luo Quan shouted "Cut," it meant a clear mistake at some post, and also meant she was about to start scolding people.

In short, when this sound effect cut rang out, the boxers on stage, the spectators below, and the surrounding crew immediately stopped and turned in unison toward him.

Director Luo usually doesn't show her anger, but once she does, it's like a sudden storm.

"That male extra in the ninth row, what's wrong with you."

Luo Quan grabbed the megaphone and began calling names directly: "Didn't I make it clear when I was filming? You bet on the fighter who won, you were excited, then you started cheering, your expression can be exaggerated a bit, did I tell you to leap? What are you jumping around for there!"

Hearing this, others immediately sighed in relief, glad it wasn't their problem.

The named male extra immediately showed an embarrassed expression, but still explained: "Sorry, Director, I thought this character won money, was very excited, just cheering might not be enough, so I jumped a little.

'The Actor's Self-Cultivation' says exaggerated body movements better express a character's excited mood."

This explanation made the surrounding people show expressions of understanding, another extra wanting to add business for himself, which is too common in Hengdian.

"Are you the lead actor?" Luo Quan asked, her face sunk like water.

"No." The male extra shook his head.

"Then do you know where the focus of this shot is?" Luo Quan asked again.

"I don't know." The male extra continued shaking his head.

"Look at your rear diagonal, my focus is on the protagonist behind you; you jumped up and blocked the whole family, what am I still filming?

Also, why are you, a big man, using a leap, a somewhat feminine action? If you're really excited, clenching fists, throwing punches, or grabbing and shaking nearby people's collars wouldn't be more fitting?"

While Luo Quan questioned, she even brought out plenty of substance, after all, when she reprimands, she always has reason and evidence.

"Creativity is good, but my crew doesn't need creative people; I hired you just for your bodies, as for your brains, I have enough myself."

Luo Quan pointed to the finance officer: "Go settle half a day's wages with him, then change crews."

She has watched *The King of Comedy* many times; the protagonist Yin Tianchou might be an inspirational figure who struggles for his dream.

But for any film set, he is a disaster.

If he were truly a movie emperor-level actor, of course he could have his own ideas, and when inspiration strikes, he might bring unexpected excellent results.

But unfortunately, most such people are arrogant beyond their station and fragile as paper; this one before us is obviously the same.

This time he dared to jump on his own initiative; next time, who knows what stunt he'll pull when filming some shot.

To avoid repeated cuts, Luo Quan didn't give him a chance to reform, but directly had him leave.

The male extra's departure also made all other extras harboring small schemes feel a chill in their hearts.

Luo Quan's films easily becoming hits is basically a consensus in the industry; having shot so many before, almost every one could bring fame to one or two obscure minor roles or bit parts.

This one likely won't be an exception, so when they came, they had already thought about how to add business to leave a deep impression on the audience.

But they didn't expect Luo Quan to have zero tolerance for such behavior; after the first extra was singled out, she directly had him roll away.

This time he can still get half a day's pay; if he comes again, it's not certain he'll get such good treatment.

So all extras quickly abandoned their inner calculations and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to filming.

After removing the disruptive person, filming on set continued in an orderly manner………………

On the twenty-third day after filming began, as the last shot was completed, Luo Quan happily shouted a sound effect cut, then immediately followed with: "It's a wrap!"

"Wuhu!" Many people on set jumped up, their excitement and joy overflowing.

"Thank you all for your efforts this month; you came to work here even before the Spring Festival ended, truly hard work.

I've prepared a red envelope for each person, not much, just a late New Year's greeting; also, there's a celebration banquet tonight, don't forget it."

Luo Quan finished speaking, and her assistant already walked over holding a large cardboard box, full of red envelopes stuffed to bursting; if they were all hundred-yuan bills, each red envelope would be worth at least 2000.

Indeed not much, but certainly not little either, especially for extras whose monthly wages are only five or six thousand; this 2000 red envelope can be said to be quite substantial.

I don't know who shouted with strained voice, "Director Luo, I love you," then the whole set erupted in confessions, men and women alike.

Luo Quan also laughed and waved her hand: "Good, good, good, I love you too."

The camera cut, and that approachable national idol was back again.

Luo Quan in this state should be the boss employees like the most.

After filming, Luo Quan returned to the hotel to edit while listening to the dubbing to see if any parts needed revision.

Since no special effects were needed, post-production could save a lot of work.

From noon until night, she kept busy until Wen Xia pushed in a food cart.

"Oh my Miss Luo Quan, won't you consider taking a break to have dinner?"

Although Wen Xia wasn't wearing a maid outfit, her tone was quite maid-like.

Luo Quan smiled and glanced at her, cracking her knuckles as she stood up: "What's for dinner?"

"Let me see." Wen Xia lifted each lid in turn: "Oh, tonight we have the Wellington steak you love, as well as charcoal-grilled steak pizza, and a double-patty Big Mac burger."

"Why is it all steak?" Luo Quan frowned, at least switch to pork chop or chicken chop or something—hurry up and run an errand, get the kitchen to make a few more dishes.

"Enough already, it's not like you didn't order anything all afternoon, now the kitchen only has steak left."

Wen Xia could no longer pretend, sitting impatiently on the edge of the bed: "If you want to eat something else, you'll have to wait another two hours, wait for the kitchen to restock the pots before ordering."

By the way, there's still plenty of seafood.

"I won't eat seafood." Luo Quan rejects all seafood products, so she could only reach out and grasp that Big Mac burger twice the size of her fist.

She brought the burger to her lips to compare, discovering its size was truly too large, impossible to take a bite.

If she tried to force it into her mouth, it would surely get stuck.

Just as Luo Quan was wondering whether to use a dinner knife to cut this super-large burger into four pieces, the corner of her eye suddenly caught Wen Xia raising her phone, smiling slyly.

"You're not going to try to take another ugly photo of me, are you?" Luo Quan put down the burger, asking suspiciously.

Since the Abyssal Maw became her permanent label, she has been very mindful of her eating manner.

Though not fully conforming to noble ladylike etiquette, she still consciously controls the extent of her mouth opening.

But this is when eating out; if at home, she would still be a bit more casual.

And the hardest to guard against is the home thief—in short, Wen Xia has quite a few "ungraceful photos" of herself, all of which cannot be posted online.

Right now, Wen Xia surely wants to take another ugly photo of herself eating the burger.

If she really managed to capture herself biting into this burger, the Abyssal Maw label would become solid proof.

"You wouldn't have deliberately ordered this burger just to make me look foolish, would you?" Luo Quan continued questioning, "Wen Xia, your behavior like this is quite dangerous."

"Hey, am I really that kind of person?" Wen Xia put down her phone, picked up another burger, and took a big bite at the meatiest part in the middle.

"I just saw on Dazhong Dianping that this hotel's dish is a signature item, so I ordered it—yet you still groundlessly suspect me!"

Wen Xia's mouth was full of meat, her explanation muffled and unclear, while she also expressed dissatisfaction with her eyes.

"Then I was wrong to blame you." Luo Quan nodded, "But what were you raising your hand for just now?"

"Douyin, recording beautiful life, you know." Wen Xia continued explaining.

Luo Quan chuckled: "I see you want to record how I eat this burger in one bite."

"You really don't have that ability." Wen Xia said, taking a big gulp of orange juice, "Can your upper and lower jaws really open that wide? I don't believe it."

"Reverse psychology, huh." Luo Quan curled the corner of her mouth upward, then brought the Big Mac burger to her lips again.

At this moment, Wen Xia had stopped moving her mouth, her eyes unblinking as she stared at Luo Quan, wanting to witness this historic moment firsthand.

Gradually, Luo Quan opened her cherry-small mouth, then wider and wider.

By the light, Wen Xia could even see Luo Quan's tongue pressed tightly against her lower jaw, and the tonsils deep in her oral cavity moving up and down.

However, just as she thought Luo Quan was about to stretch her jaw flexibility to the limit, Luo Quan closed her mouth.

"I give up." Luo Quan chuckled, "You don't really think I'd do something so damaging to my image and temperament, do you?

One burger in one bite—truly you could think of that, but if I actually ate it, wouldn't I choke to death?"

"Tch." Wen Xia pouted disappointedly, "Just say you can't do it."

"Nonsense, which normal person could swallow something this big in one bite?" Luo Quan rolled her eyes, finally choosing to cut the burger into four pieces with a dinner knife.

The steak dinner was enjoyed quite thoroughly, and they even had some fries and ice cream.

If it were before, she definitely wouldn't dare to indulge in such sugar-exploding food, especially at night.

However, Ye Zhineng previously heard that Luo Quan had body image anxiety, so she immediately gave her a bunch of pills, saying they were for weight loss and beauty, claiming that taking just one would maintain a good figure, no matter how much you ate, you wouldn't gain weight.

Originally Luo Quan was skeptical when she first started, thinking Ye Zhening was trying to trick her, just like how Ye Zhening always sleeps beside her, leaving her unconscious.

Later, Luo Quan took the beauty pill to ask Xu Yanqing, found out she was also taking it, and the same brand, so Luo Quan finally relaxed.

Currently she has already taken three, the effect is not bad, she has lost five jin, and the excess flesh on her belly has also decreased.

If she continues taking it, then no matter how much she binges on food and drink in the future, she probably won't need to worry about gaining fat.

Having such a good thing, Luo Quan naturally shared it with Wen Xia and the others first.

Everyone's constitution differs, so the required dosage varies.

But since having this pill, Wen Xia and the others' happiness index has risen in a straight line, they have completely regained dietary freedom, no longer needing to give up so many delicious dishes every day for the sake of healthy eating as before.

After finishing the meal, Luo Quan opened the stock trading interface.

Bilibili's market cap has already risen to sixty-seven billion US dollars, which is already close to half of its peak.

Although the growth rate has declined, overall it's still steadily improving, worthy of being called thriving and prosperous.

When the first quarter's financial report comes out, after everyone sees the changes happening at Bilibili, the second wave of stock price surge should arrive.

And by then, Genshin Impact will probably just be opening its public test.

Judging from the reputation of the current internal test, when the time comes, the effect of these two strong heart injections will be astonishing.