Chapter 412: Kill the Chicken as an Example to the
Monkeys
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Wen Nuan immediately nodded and said, “That’s right. Even if we can’t eliminate the root of the problem, we have to kill the chicken as an example to the monkeys. Ling’er, I really don’t understand. Those internet trolls are all bastards, so why can’t the law deal with them? Even if the punishment is light, they’re still getting punished.”
Jiang Ling’er replied, “The law isn’t complete yet.”
“I hate it,” Wen Nuan said irritably.
“The law may not be able to deal with them, but we can give them a taste of their own medicine,” said Jiang Ling’er.
Wen Nuan nodded, “That’s right! Since they want to criticize us so badly, we’ll give them the same treatment. We can’t be nice to these people.”
Jiang Ling’er said, “Alright, hurry up and eat. The filming will start at 1:30 in a while.”
“It used to be at 3 o’clock. Why did it suddenly become half-past one?” Wen Nuan asked in confusion.
“My scene with Pan Yueyue has been pushed forward,” Jiang Ling’er said. “Moreover, it’s our scene this week. Therefore, we start at 1:30 every day now.” “Oh?” Wen Nuan said unhappily. “Did you agree to this?”
Jiang Ling’er smiled, “No. I have commercials to shoot every Wednesday, while you have your favorite singing classes on Thursdays.”
Wen Nuan ate her food and asked curiously, “Ling’er, who is Pan Yueyue? Director Yan actually asked you to follow her schedule.”
“I don’t care,” Jiang Ling’er said indifferently.
Anyway, as long as she didn’t cross her bottom line, Jiang Ling’er didn’t care about anything else.
Wen Nuan was helpless, “Ling’er, you’re just too kind. Be careful not to be stepped on; I can tell Pan Yueyue isn’t a kind person.”
Jiang Ling’er smiled and replied, “Don’t worry, I won’t.”
***
At the shooting site.
Pan Yueyue, who had failed more than ten times, broke down and cried. Her manager, Sister Hong, comforted her quietly as her assistant handed her a piece of paper.
Jiang Ling’er was very confused. Pan Yueyue made so many mistakes, but Yan Jin hasn’t lost his temper at all.
On the other hand, Cheng Yaoyao was very upset from being scolded by a single mistake.
“It looks like we’ll only be done by 10 o’clock today,” she sarcastically said.
Yan Jin looked at her and coldly said, “What, don’t you make mistakes as well? Where’s your tolerance?”
Cheng Yaoyao was even more displeased upon seeing his double standards.
“Director Yan, it’s true that I often have bad takes. After all, which one of us hasn’t made mistakes before? However, you haven’t said a word to her, but you scold us when we make one mistake! Do you think we don’t have any dignity?”
Jun Jue’s expression was cold, but he remained silent.
His silence left her even more frustrated.
She angrily said, “I didn’t say anything before this, but I need answers now, Director Yan. How many bad takes has she made? Despite all that, did you ever scold her? What’s with your double standards right now?”
“Cheng Yaoyao, watch your words!” said Yan Jin coldly.
Cheng Yaoyao knew she couldn’t be so rude, but she was really upset.
She continued, “You always scold someone, even if they have a strong backing. After all, didn’t you say you hated actors with bad acting that could implicate the whole crew? Where did you leave that imposing manner you used to scold us?!”
Pan Yueyue sobbed and said guiltily, “I’m sorry, Senior and everyone. I’ve caused you trouble. I don’t know what’s wrong with me; I’m just not in the right state.”
Cheng Yaoyao said,” It’s usually pitiful to see people cry, but I only get annoyed just looking at you.”
Sister Hong, was a little angry when she heard this.
“Miss Cheng, aren’t you going too far?” she asked.
“How is this going too far?” Cheng Yaoyao said disdainfully. “Do I have to coax her? How many hours had it been since noon, and how many shots has she done? Other people take a while to finish shooting because they want to improve, but what about her? We haven’t even finished shooting this scene, and it’s been two hours! Everyone is quite busy; who wants to waste time and watch her actually do well?”
Zhou Jun said from the side, “Director Yan, Little Yueyue really isn’t in the right state today. Why don’t we let her have a rest? We’ll shoot the other scenes first. When she’s back on track, we’ll make up for it.”
Pan Yueyue said with grievance, “Senior Zhou, I know I’m not in a good state right now, but how could you ostracize me like that? We’re all in the same production team, no? How can we act so disorganized?”
Zhou Jun was instantly displeased when he heard this.
“I only suggested that you take a break,” Zhou Jun said with a cold face. “Then how do you think can we be organized? Everyone is wasting their time because of your bad takes. Is this your so-called organization? Where did you get so bold, to drag the whole crew down and even morally kidnap them like this? Director Yan, I’ll shoot separately from the fourth female lead in the future. After all, I don’t have much time to waste here on her!”
Yan Jin awkwardly said, “Teacher Zhou, you’re an old man. You shouldn’t lower yourself to her level..”