Chapter 644: Chapter 635: Did You Poop on the Scale?
To be honest, Director Teng doesnāt really have experience directing sci-fi films. Actually, not many domestic directors have experience in directing sci-fi films. After all, the sci-fi genre in the country has always been lackluster, and every film made results in a loss. Even if there are experienced directors, itās mostly experience in making bad films.
So everyone is just feeling their way through, taking steps in the dark. Wang Fan is no exception. At the beginning, he didnāt know how to shoot either. Everyone on the set contributed ideas and gradually figured things out.
Fortunately, this time he succeeded. With the explosive success of "Wandering Earth," he is now one of the few directors in the country with successful experience in directing sci-fi films. Nowadays, when anyone mentions sci-fi film directors, heās the first person that comes to mind.
Among a group of short people, one who stands out as a general. Even if Wang Fan has only succeeded with one film, his experience still surpasses that of many domestic directors in directing sci-fi films.
Moreover, with this experience, the next shoot will be easier. After all, with more experience, investments will be secured, and things will naturally go more smoothly.
And some people who arenāt self-aware might think, "Weāre all directors. If you can do it, so can I." True, there may be some directors who will emerge successful in the sci-fi genre, but failure will still be the main trend.
Even Wang Fan himself admits that thereās some luck involved this time. Whenever he hits a dead end, he always comes up with a way out.
But only he knows the extent of the pressure he bore. If he hadnāt mortgaged his house and car, he wouldnāt have made it to the day Su Qing invested. The crew might have disbanded long ago.
The next day, at Baihua Creation Scenery, on Tang Nanās floor.
"Hey, did you see that? Itās Su Qing! He really showed up in the capital. And he said he wasnāt here to meet President Tang. See, the entertainment industry is full of lies."
"What Su Qing? Heās also a capital player in the entertainment circle, a behind-the-scenes investor. Iāve heard heās setting up a studio in our company. We might be calling him President Su in the future."
"Really? Who did you hear that from?"
"Do I even need to say? Did you see that office area to the south? President Tang has already sectioned it off for him as a studio. I heard it from someone close to President Tang. Itās not announced yet, so donāt go spreading it."
"Donāt worry, am I the kind to blurt things out?"
But within ten minutes, this girl was already whispering to another female colleague,
"Did you hear? Su Qing is getting married to our President Tang?"
"Married? Youāre lying, right?"
"Why would I lie to you? Theyāve even moved the company here. Maybe President Tang is already pregnant. They havenāt scheduled any announcements from Tangās side, most likely preparing for the baby!"
"This gossip is explosive. Pass it on, President Tang is rumored to be expecting twins, planning to stop all business activities this year to focus on nurturing the pregnancy and preparing for childbirth!"
"Pass it on, President Tangās child is already three years old!"
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Gossiping is in human nature, especially among women. And since Tang Nan is a big star in the entertainment industry, the employees here naturally know their boss.
But itās not to the extent that theyād get starstruck or paralyzed at the sight of a celebrity. Gossip still canāt be avoided.
Every time thereās online news about Tang Nan, the company employees get particularly excited.
Last night, the news that Su Qing appeared at the Capital Airport and met with Director Wang Fan of "Wandering Earth" had already been reported.
Although it didnāt make the headlines or trending topics, the view count was still quite substantial, with news platforms pushing various releases.
Besides the rumored news about a second installment of "Wandering Earth," what caught the most attention was Su Qingās sudden appearance in the capital and its implications.
And because the gossip between the two is still topical, even if its intensity has waned, it still arouses peopleās imagination and curiosity.
Coincidentally, this morning, company employees saw their President Tang and Su Qing coming to the company together, chatting and laughing. How could people not be curious about the nature of their relationship?
In Tang Nanās office, Su Qingās face seemingly bore the words "Iām so sleepy" as he lay on the sofa with an exhausted demeanor.
Of course, it wasnāt because of any physical deficiency. He drank until late last night, got drunk, and vomited a lot upon returning. In contrast, Tang Nan brought him back and tossed him into the room before leaving.
This morning, he hadnāt fully woken up before Tang Nan forcibly woke him and brought him to the company.
Why did he come to the company? Heās not an employee here, and his matters at his own company are still pending. He just needs to wait for approval now.
Additionally, Wang Fan has begun reaching out to directors within his circle, suggesting they gather sometime and share the news. If they have projects but need investment, they could try here.
I have to say, this news is quite impactful. Film investment companies do exist, but most are subsidiaries of entertainment companies.
The resources are mostly consumed internally, and they barely escape. Even if thereās extra, they use it to negotiate for roles for their artists.
If any slip through, those actors bringing funds to the table give directors a headache, making it quite challenging.
So when everyone heard there was an independent film investment company, they were very interested. At least on the surface, they see it as an independent investor, contributing money to profit from films.
When funds are equal, these directors would prefer such investment. More money means fewer demands and no creative interference.
Itās similar to some directors preferring to get sponsorship from coal mine bosses; apart from seeking actresses or escorts, they never interfere with the shooting, ensuring safety measures are in place.
So even though itās only been one night, a fair number of directors in the capital have received the message. Again, this is partly thanks to Wang Fan enabling them to openly share the news.
Otherwise, any director who learns of such a message wouldnāt voluntarily share it. After all, even investors have limited funds. What if someone else secures them and they donāt?
Nevertheless, even within one night, a considerable number of directors acquired the news.
"Ah~~~"
A moan suddenly came from Tang Nanās office, quite languid.
Upon hearing it, Su Qing tiredly opened his eyes and saw Tang Nan walking out from the bathroom, holding her belly with a somewhat pained expression.
"You wouldnāt be suffering from overexertion, would you? Iām telling you, I warned you last night about eating too much of those mushrooms. You wouldnāt listen. Who knows if they were even from Yunnan!" Su Qing sneered.
That morning, Tang Nan was already experiencing stomach issues and had visited the restroom three times at the company.
Since last year, after having some mushrooms from a netizen in Yunnan, he swore off them. Not cooked thoroughly? Thatās an excuse. As long as I donāt eat them, I wonāt get poisoned.
"Get lost, mind your own business. Itās just an upset stomach, it will be fine after some medicine. I even brought you back yesterday; I shouldāve left you at the hotel," Tang Nan retorted, rolling her eyes.
Upon hearing this, Su Qing sat up and patted his face, attempting to refresh himself, then looked at Tang Nan clutching her stomach and asked, "Does it hurt a lot? Should we go to the hospital?"
"Uh... Itās not that bad!"
"If it doesnāt hurt, why clutch your stomach and grit your teeth?"
"Iām not uncomfortable because of my stomach, but..."
"But what?"
"After going to the restroom three times, why does my weight remain the same?"
Su Qing: ...
He truly couldnāt comprehend her thought process. Even with diarrhea, sheās thinking about losing weight?
Are women really so obsessed with their weight?
Thinking of this, he puckered his lips in disdain and asked, "Did you weigh yourself on the scale?"
Tang Nan: (āÆāµā”ā²)āÆļøµā»āā»
"You weighed yourself on it! Go to hell!"
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