Chapter 296

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

That folder looked like a thick stack; if he really had to flip through it, who knew when he'd finish.

This week's mission was already complete, and he still wanted to go back early to claim this week's mission reward.

But this also showed that Han Lu had put a lot of effort into this matter.

They'd just met at noon, and by the time she went back, in a single afternoon she'd produced such a thick stack of materials.

It was clear she took the matter of filming a series very seriously.

This kind of serious and responsible attitude made Lu Feng's impression of Han Lu improve a few more notches.

"If it's not convenient for you to look right now, I can briefly tell you the content; it won't take up much of your time."

Han Lu immediately sensed Lu Feng's thoughts and said quite cleverly.

"Mm, okay, you speak."

Lu Feng's gaze moved away from the folder; he nodded at Han Lu and said.

"How about this, Boss Lu, you tell me first which scenes in your shop are convenient for us to film — for example, the back kitchen prepping ingredients, the front hall serving dishes — and if there's anything you don't want appearing on camera, we'll avoid it in advance."

Han Lu took out a small notebook from her bag, preparing to make notes on it.

"Wait, it seems... I haven't agreed to let you film yet, have I?"

Lu Feng smiled, looking into Han Lu's eyes as he spoke.

The moment those words came out, Han Lu's hand holding the pen paused for a beat, and she hurriedly smiled an apology: "I was too eager, sorry Boss Lu."

But Lu Feng's words didn't make her feel embarrassed.

She didn't intend to beat around the bush either, and asked directly: "Then Boss Lu, I'll ask straight out — are you willing to give us this opportunity to film a series on you?"

Han Lu's frankness actually caught Lu Feng a bit by surprise.

He'd originally thought Han Lu would play dumb like last time, saying something like 'since you didn't refuse, we'll take it as tacit agreement.'

He hadn't expected her to be this direct.

Lu Feng pondered for a couple of seconds, didn't answer immediately, but asked the question he cared about most: "How long does the filming need to take?"

He'd already decided that if it was like last time, an hour and a half of filming.

He'd just use that as a reason to refuse the other party.

He'd considered it carefully today, and he still wasn't used to having someone stare at him cooking for a long time.

If he had to film that long every day, then forget him going on TV.

The moment Han Lu heard, she immediately smiled and said: "Boss Lu, for this series, each episode needs at most half an hour of filming."

After she finished, she added a seemingly offhand compliment: "Mainly because Boss Lu, your on-camera presence is excellent; the footage we shoot hardly needs any editing in post — it's already near perfect."

Han Lu's words were indeed true.

The hour and a half of raw footage shot at Lu Feng's shop last time took almost no time at all to process in post.

After the sample episode was cut, the leftover material could still be cut into two or three more sample episodes.

After the other sample episodes were cut, Chief Editor Chen had also seen them and immediately decided to air them over the two weekend days.

Although Han Lu's words carried a hint of flattery.

Still, Lu Feng felt quite comfortable hearing them.

The duration Han Lu proposed, he felt, was acceptable.

"If it's half an hour, then okay."

Lu Feng mused for a moment, then finally nodded and agreed.

Han Lu finally let out a breath of relief, her tensed body relaxing along with it: "Then thank you so much, Boss Lu!"

With Lu Feng's personal agreement this time, the series filming results will definitely be better than before.

Lu Feng looked at her excited expression and couldn't help smiling as well.

Then he suddenly remembered something and asked: "Right, how many episodes do you plan to film for this series?"

He suddenly remembered he didn't want to film on weekends.

He wasn't planning to open for business on weekends anyway; he just wanted to lie in his spacious big villa.

Only that would do justice to himself after a busy week.

"The station has tentatively set it at five episodes for now."

Han Lu hurriedly flipped the proposal to the back, pointing at the schedule on it as she explained: "If the results are good later on, they'll probably continue filming; at that time we'll communicate with you in advance."

Then she emphasized once more: "Rest assured, our filming will still strictly abide by your principles — absolutely won't disturb your cooking and business, or your rest time."

As she said this, Han Lu felt a bit sour inside.

Someone who runs a restaurant strictly observes a two-days-off weekly schedule.

She's a somewhat well-known host herself, yet still can't escape the fate of working overtime on weekends.

People compared to people, it makes you sick with envy.

"Then it's settled."

Lu Feng couldn't read minds; he couldn't hear Han Lu's inner jealousy.

As long as it doesn't delay his weekend rest, everything's negotiable.

Han Lu rallied her spirits, flipped the proposal to the interactive questions section, and began introducing to Lu Feng some of the questions they'd ask during filming.

There weren't many of these questions, but she'd put effort into every single one.

She knew Lu Feng spoke little; that afternoon, while researching these issues together with those senior screenwriters at the station.

The only requirement Han Lu put forward was that Lu Feng be able to answer concisely and clearly.

Lu Feng lowered his head to look at those questions; every single one was highly interactive and interesting.

Below were also detailed records of content he could reference when answering; indeed very meticulous and thoughtful.

While Han Lu was explaining, he was also pondering continuously, and did not feel there was anything inappropriate.

"The questions raised at that time will basically be these; Boss Lu, you see if there is anything to add?"

Han Lu finished introducing all the questions in under ten minutes, smiling as she asked for Lu Feng's opinion.

"Nothing to add; these are fine; at that time I will cooperate."

Lu Feng spoke in a gentle tone, then directly asked: "When does shooting start?"

He has always handled matters without liking to drag things out; since he had already agreed to the other party to shoot, then set the time as soon as possible.

To avoid repeated communication over shooting time later on.

"Boss Lu, the shooting time is up to you; whenever you feel convenient, just notify me in advance."

Han Lu spoke, taking out her business card from her bag and handing it over: "This is my business card; my phone number is on it; if you have any other issues needing communication, you can call me anytime."

Judging by appearances, this time Han Lu had made a great determination for the documentary shoot.

Even a matter like shooting time was left for Lu Feng to decide himself.

Regarding this, Lu Feng had no objection.

Only worried that next week's random business hours, if they refresh to the early hours again.

Don't know if Han Lu and the few of them carrying cameras over in the middle of the night, would smash directly onto his own head.

Lu Feng reached out to take the business card, gave it a glance, saved Han Lu's phone number into his mobile phone, then put the business card into his pocket.

Ever since last time he casually threw Boss Qian's gold business card into the garbage bin, nearly throwing away tens of thousands of yuan for nothing.

From that time on, business cards others handed over he would no longer casually throw away.