Producer Wang Xi answered an unexpected call.
He was very surprised.
Because the caller was the movie star Ding Ruifan.
He had met Ding Ruifan once before. Under Zheng Weiwei’s guidance, he had become a well-known producer, and meetings with high-grossing movie stars were common occurrences.
They had exchanged contact information.
However, Zheng Weiwei’s films were not very suitable for Ding Ruifan, because Ding Ruifan wasn’t tall and handsome enough, while the male lead in female-oriented films definitely had to be good-looking.
Except, Wang Xi didn’t expect Ding Ruifan to call him.
His mind whirled: "Could it be that he found out Sheng Tang was in the crew and called specifically to complain?"
After all, Wang Xi didn’t have Lei Yanhui’s contact information, and it was very possible that Ding Ruifan was passing on a message for his friend.
He inwardly thought this was bad, took a few steps away, and answered the call.
"Brother Wang..." Ding Ruifan’s voice was very enthusiastic, "I heard your crew has started shooting at the film city?"
Wang Xi felt his attitude didn’t seem confrontational, so he immediately replied in a warm tone: "Yes, Mr. Ding."
"Brother Wang, you’re really something, coming to my hometown without giving me a call. I definitely have to show some local hospitality. Are you free for dinner tonight?" Ding Ruifan asked.
His attitude made Wang Xi even more bewildered.
There was no need for Ding Ruifan to be so flattering towards him.
Considering Ding Ruifan’s current rank, Wang Xi, as a producer, shouldn’t be significant to him.
Wang Xi didn’t understand his intentions, so he had to speak the truth: "The crew just started shooting today, and we’re having a dinner party tonight. I also didn’t know Mr. Ding was in the city, so I didn’t disturb you. Are you not filming today?"
"I’ve wrapped up shooting, back home to rest," Ding Ruifan said, "I’ve got nothing to do, I’ll be bringing my wife and kids to check out your shoot later, hope it doesn’t affect the crew?"
The crew started shooting today, there were quite a few reporters on set, and fans of the leads came to watch, so naturally it wouldn’t be a problem.
Wang Xi was still in a fog.
He agreed, saying Ding Ruifan could come over anytime.
After the call, he walked over to Zheng Weiwei and gestured for a private talk.
The two moved behind the crowd, and the producer briefed Zheng Weiwei on Ding Ruifan’s call.
"I’ve had his number saved since last year, hadn’t contacted him, and suddenly he says he wants to visit the set." The producer was completely confused, "What does he mean?"
Zheng Weiwei also furrowed her brows.
"I don’t have any relationship with him," Zheng Weiwei said, "Moreover, our project doesn’t clash with his people, he’s unlikely to be here to cause trouble."
Both of their hearts were uneasy.
After all, this was his turf, while they had come from Beijing.
Three-fourths of the scenes for their crew needed to be filmed in this city, offending the locals would be unwise.
Everyone had lunch at noon.
In the afternoon, the reporters and fans were cleared out, leaving only the crew members.
While everyone was resting, the shooting hadn’t officially started yet, someone suddenly arrived.
Ding Ruifan had brought his whole family.
Besides himself, he brought his wife, his two children, and two assistants.
The assistants carried various items in their arms, all were afternoon tea and snacks.
The director, producer, and Zheng Weiwei all came forward, the leads were still getting made up, especially the male lead, whose hair was half-done, and he hurried over too.
Someone called Brother Ding, someone called Mr. Ding, very warmly.
Ding Ruifan greeted them all, and Mrs. Ding chatted with them as well.
Then, Ding Ruifan’s two kids saw Sheng Tang in the crowd.
"Aunt Tangtang!" They ran towards Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang caught them both, smiling, "You’re here too."
Over there, Ding Ruifan was surrounded by the crew, he smiled at them, "Nothing much. Well, Sheng Tang is here filming too.
She’s my junior, curious about how she’s doing on her first day in the crew. My wife insisted on bringing the kids over to cheer her on. These two little troublemakers, I had no choice but to bring them along."
For a moment, everyone in the crew was stunned.
Seeing Sheng Tang playing happily with Ding Ruifan’s kids, their shock deepened.