Chapter 231: Starting Over

Jiang Cheng had never dealt with filming before; actually, he didn't know whether, given his ability, preparing to shoot a film could work.

But everyone had already started acting, so he could only grit his teeth and proceed.

That day, Su Manyao instead offered him several friends: 'These few friends of mine happen to be studying this; they have some experience, otherwise let them help out?' Having experience and being friends, it's better than bothering others, right?

Everyone should help each other as much as they can!

Jiang Cheng pondered, and in the end decided to refuse; he wasn't particularly in favor.

"I understand your thought, but I'm afraid I won't agree." Jiang Cheng pondered for a long time and ultimately chose to refuse the other party.

In any case, one should still be cautious.

Coincidentally, it also involved Su Manyao's friends; Jiang Cheng clearly had no such thought or intention, ultimately not wanting to agree.

"Why?"

Su Manyao didn't understand, her face full of confusion.

"These friends of mine are reliable; working with them would be perfect. Coincidentally, they've recently become obsessed with this—isn't that a good thing? How come you here refuse without hesitation?"

Su Manyao was left doubtful.

He racked his brains but couldn't figure it out; looking at the other person, his eyes naturally showed some confusion, clearly unable to understand how Jiang Cheng was thinking.

He only listened to Jiang Cheng's explanation.

"Filming a movie isn't a simple matter; there are many rules and regulations here. If everything goes smoothly, it means things are developing well now, and everyone would naturally be laughing and chatting." "But if something goes wrong midway, or problems arise, you say…"

I'm afraid everyone would argue over this and end up parting on bad terms.

What he fears most is this.

If this matter caused everything to become a chaotic mess, the forest would be needlessly adding trouble for himself.

After thinking it over, Jiang Cheng naturally didn't want to.

Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's explanation, Su Manyao finally understood the reason behind things.

"But these friends of mine…" Su Manyao naturally wanted to take this opportunity to explain properly.

These friends have known each other for decades; such a thing shouldn't be done, right?

Their relationship is so close that they never quibble over such things, but Jiang Cheng's words made Su Manyao hesitate as well, leaving him unsure whether to help or not.

Jiang Cheng naturally understood his meaning, but he ultimately refused his goodwill.

"I appreciate the good intention, but—working with your friends on this, let's just stop here; right now I really don't have that mindset." Jiang Cheng would rather spend a bit more money than invite a heap of trouble for himself.

Jiang Cheng saying this shows he has already made all preparations; even if he owed more, he could never agree.

Helpless, Su Manyao let out a deep sigh.

"I thought you would agree, but who would have thought you'd refuse so decisively?" Su Manyao's smile carried a hint of bitterness, because she couldn't figure it out.

Or perhaps he's very smart, having figured it out from the start.

But he inevitably finds it hard to believe his friends would be such people, wanting to make a bet with Jiang Cheng here.

Jiang Cheng did not agree.

He let out a deep sigh and dared not ask further.

Su Manyao then reached out and lightly patted his shoulder: 'If later there's a need for their help, I will naturally do my best to assist them, but absolutely not now. I think now is still a bit inappropriate.'

This is the result after Jiang Cheng pondered repeatedly.

He has always been cautious in his actions.

Since he could consider this, he must have carefully weighed many outcomes, ultimately arriving at this conclusion.

For now.

He only needs to agree; there's no need to dwell on other things, nor to insist that others agree in their presence!

Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Just now, what he feared most was that Su Manyao's side would insist he agree.

Fortunately, Su Manyao hinted a couple of times, and he quickly grasped Jiang Cheng's meaning, without pursuing it further.

For now.

Jiang Cheng continued preparing.

Meanwhile, the people Jiang Cheng hired all knew his prestige; they were utterly loyal to him, and over the past two days they have been especially serious in handling all matters related to filming.

Seeing their earnest expressions, Jiang Cheng found it pleasing to the eye.

Not bad!

Still, his judgment remains excellent as ever.

Jiang Cheng enjoyed it, his face bearing a faint smile.

These few, meanwhile, were humbly learning.

!

"All preparations are complete now; we can start filming at any time!"

One of them, he looked honest, his bright eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng as he watched, always smiling.

He was very serious.

Jiang Cheng sized him up, glanced at their setup, and was very satisfied.

"Well then—let's start filming!"

"Yes!"

With a word from Jiang Cheng, they said they'd act—and they did.

Especially now, everyone's eyes were focused, fully immersed in the tasks Jiang Cheng assigned.

At this moment, they were all smiling.

Jiang Cheng said: 'I hope everyone here will, in the end, not let me down!'

"I believe that with your abilities, you should be able to shoot many good works." Jiang Cheng's voice came slowly, and his words, intangibly, put great psychological pressure on everyone.

Undeniably, their faces sank slightly at that moment.

In just an instant, they gathered strength throughout their bodies, each meticulously handling the task at hand.

Will things go smoothly?

It all depends on whether they will be diligent and earnest in what comes next!

Several people dared not be lax.

Even Jiang Cheng at this moment has been completely immersed in this, constantly handling all aspects of the work.

Overall, Jiang Cheng is still satisfied.

It's because the work at hand has gradually become busier, indirectly causing Jiang Cheng to not have taken proper rest for several days; his attention and time have been completely consumed by filming this movie.

His hair looks like a bird's nest.

He looks as if he hasn't showered in several days.

In fact, at this moment he is completely—when he has doubts, he absentmindedly grabs two handfuls of hair; though he washed it just yesterday, today it's already a tangled mess, and with that somewhat dazed gaze, it's no wonder people might misunderstand. (end of chapter)