"I know, I know..."
Director Chen wiped the sweat from his forehead. As he spoke, he didn't dare to look at Lin Xiao and Luo Qinghan. These two people were probably even more terrifying than Jiang Tao and Rao Yilong in terms of status!
"I'm sorry for disturbing your filming. I will compensate for today's losses and the cost of work stoppage," Lin Xiao continued. "I also ask for your forgiveness, Director and everyone in the crew."
"How dare we..."
Director Chen was genuinely scared. He was afraid he might get implicated as well.
It was only then that Luo Qinghan, as if realizing it belatedly, said, "Her acting fee for one movie is much higher than our company's entire year's profit."
Thinking of the Luo Corporation's difficult situation before, she felt quite unbalanced.
"Wife, why don't we take the script back and read it first? Or we could walk around this area. We can't resume filming for now," Li Xin suggested to Luo Qinghan.
"Okay."
Luo Qinghan readily agreed. She realized that ever since she started handling the company's affairs at the Luo family's place, she hadn't gone out for a stroll in a very, very long time. At most, she would go out for a meal or wander around a shopping mall. But going out to see the scenery or travel was practically nonexistent for her.
The filming crew's location was in the outskirts of Changsha, with mountains and water around, perfect for a good walk. The weather was also pleasant, with temperatures in the low twenties, ideal for strolling outdoors.
"Xun'er, how about we go on a picnic?" Lin Xiao asked softly, holding Xun'er. He kissed his daughter's cheek, completely unable to resist her.
"Okay! Picnic!"
Xun'er clapped her little hands in delight. After a couple of claps, she pointed in a direction: "Isn't that the old grandpa from TV? Daddy, let's go there!"
"Alright." Lin Xiao quickly took Xun'er over.
He was a veteran actor, a senior in the performing arts industry, with countless works. Most notably, many of his film and television clips had been turned into memes.
Even Lin Xiao, who had only returned to Changsha not long ago, had seen quite a few.
"Hello, Grandpa!"
When they reached the veteran actor, Xun'er squirmed out of Lin Xiao's embrace. After being put down, she blinked her little eyes and politely called out to the old actor.
"Hello there."
The old gentleman quickly responded, "Hello... Hello. May I ask your names?"
"I'm Lin Xiao, and this is my wife, Luo Qinghan."
Lin Xiao introduced them. "Mr. Wang, I've seen many of your works. The one that impressed me the most was 'Continue the music, continue the dance.' You acted it so well!"
"Oh, you flatter me!" Mr. Wang waved his hand. "That's all in the past."
"Mr. Wang? Didn't you bring an assistant?" Lin Xiao looked around and didn't see anyone accompanying Mr. Wang like an assistant.
"Assistant? I have an agent, but no assistant. I have hands and feet, why would I need an assistant? My agent can help me with small matters," Mr. Wang shook his head. "Besides, we need to save money."
The difference!
Lin Xiao was still reflecting when Xun'er piped up in her baby voice, "Grandpa, would you like to go on a picnic with us?"
"Me?"
Facing Xun'er's invitation, Mr. Wang looked at Lin Xiao and Luo Qinghan questioningly.