The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1121 - 1090: Beating Up the Director

Tang Qian’s actions were swift. After the script was ready, Jiang Wenwen designed the costumes based on the script, and Snake King choreographed the action sequences. What remained was to find a director and cast actors.

The step-by-step progress was smooth, which greatly pleased Tang Qian.

Now the entertainment industry in China was also slowly developing, especially influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan in the past two years, it had made significant progress.

As long as the money was in place, everything else quickly followed suit.

Originally, Tang Qian looked for an experienced director, but when that director found out that a private company was behind the film, he didn’t take it seriously. After reading the script, he felt the plot was not good and insisted on making changes.

If he could bring in new ideas, Tang Qian wouldn’t have minded the changes, but the revised version was similar to old clichéd stories, which was unnecessary.

However, as this was approved by Tang Qian and all directors, naturally they could not let him make the changes, so the next step was to replace the director.

With everything ready except for a director, how could that be acceptable?

"Tang Qian, how about this, for this movie, I’ll pull some strings to get a director from Xiangjiang over, and then we can also cultivate a few young directors," He Tiantian said. "Gradually, we’ll have our own directors."

Tang Qian nodded, "That’s fine! I don’t have many connections on my side, whom are you planning to find?"

"Hehe, the hottest martial arts novelist in Xiangjiang currently, Er Yue Hong, is my student. I’ll ask him for help, and we’ll surely be able to find a good director," He Tiantian said. "Also, I used to teach at a film school and can recruit a few young graduates to train."

Tang Qian was overjoyed, "Er Yue Hong is your student? I didn’t expect that, your network is quite extensive."

"That’s right," He Tiantian said proudly, "Although it can’t be said that my students are everywhere, it’s quite normal to be a role model as a teacher with a few successful students."

"Hehe, impressive," Tang Qian said. "The idea of cultivating a few young directors you just mentioned is also good, but I’m just worried that those talented directors might not want to come and would prefer those film studios."

"It’s no big deal, it’s all about who has the vision and courage," He Tiantian laughed. "If someone sees potential in us, we’ll treat them with sincerity."

"Good!" Tang Qian agreed as well.

Tang Qian and He Tiantian drove straight to the school and looked for Qin Shuang.

"Qin Shuang, you’re a senior now, what are your plans?" He Tiantian arranged to meet with Qin Shuang to chat. freewēbnoveℓ.com

This Qin Shuang was the same film student who had once given He Tiantian a ride on his bicycle when her heel broke. During their time in school, they often interacted.

"Ah, what else but to struggle in a film studio," Qin Shuang said with a wry smile. "In our line of work, we have to endure, especially as a woman, the opportunities are even scarcer!"

"I’ve started an entertainment company, and there’s an opportunity for a shooting project. Do you want to be a part of it?" He Tiantian asked, observing whether Qin Shuang would be as straightforward as her name suggested.

"Ah?" Qin Shuang was excited. "Teacher He, are you offering me a chance to direct? What is it about?"

He Tiantian nodded, "My partners and I are investing in a movie, and now we’re all set except for a director. We plan to hire one from Xiangjiang, but I also want to cultivate directors belonging to our company.

"Teacher He, I’m afraid I might mess it up," Qin Shuang was a bit embarrassed.

"Hehe, I’m not afraid, so why should you be," He Tiantian laughed. "Ours is a young company with a small staff. If you’re willing, I can take you there tomorrow."

After thinking for a moment, Qin Shuang said, "Alright, I’ll give it a try. Can I ask what genre it is?"

"A martial arts film, about a Tai Chi martial arts movie," He Tiantian replied. "As long as you do well, the compensation will naturally be generous."

Qin Shuang smiled, "With Teacher He giving me this opportunity, I’d work even without pay."

Tang Qian listened on the side and carefully observed Qin Shuang, who was a straightforward girl.

"Qin Shuang, we’re planning to train you and hope you’ll sign with our entertainment company," Tang Qian said. Since they were giving Qin Shuang the opportunity, it was about nurturing her, and signing a contract would be safer.

Qin Shuang was startled, "Mr. Tang, Teacher He, it’s not that I don’t want to sign, but my father wants me to go to a film studio, I ..."

He Tiantian gave Tang Qian a meaningful look and said, "Let’s not talk about the contract for now. Let’s discuss it after you’ve worked on this movie, so you can see our strength and whether there is a promising future."

"Thank you, Teacher He," Qin Shuang sighed in relief, fearing that Mr. Tang would persist, making it difficult for her to decline.

Afterward, Tang Qian and He Tiantian found three more directors. Two of them were senior students, while the other was a young director from a film company, who had to take on private gigs since there was no work in the studio.

With the director from Xiangjiang in place, Tang Qian took full charge, and He Tiantian stepped back from the responsibility.

He Tiantian began training, completing the daily tasks required by the team.

Because of her relationship with Snake King and her investment, and also because Tang Qian often came to see He Tiantian, she was very familiar with the film crew’s situation.

The filming went smoothly at first, but unexpectedly, Snake King hit the director from Xiangjiang.

He Tiantian learned about it over the phone and was a bit shocked, but she trusted that Snake King wouldn’t hit someone without reason; there had to be some underlying issue.

In the evening, He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie waited for Snake King to return.

When Snake King arrived, it was already half past ten. The lights were still on in the living room, showing that He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie hadn’t gone to bed; he had no choice but to come over, bracing himself to explain.

"Honestly, I’m not to blame for today," Snake King began. "That director from Xiangjiang is a scumbag who actually harassed Qin Shuang. Qin Shuang didn’t dare to make a fuss before, for the sake of filming, but that man became more brazen with his hands and words, which were very offensive. I couldn’t hold back and hit the bastard."

He Tiantian listened and laughed, "I knew you wouldn’t hit someone for no reason."

Hearing He Tiantian say this, Snake King felt much more at ease.

He liked his colorful life now and didn’t want to leave, nor did he want to cause He Tiantian any trouble.

"Of course, I’m not one to bully others," Snake King said assertively. "But now the director is gone, what do we do about the rest of the filming?"

He Tiantian frowned briefly, then said, "You go back, wash up, and rest for now. I’ll come with you to check on it over the weekend tomorrow."

"Alright then," Snake King shrugged. "We’ll face the music when it comes; no need to worry, we’ll get through this hard time."

After Snake King left, Huo Yingjie chuckled, "You’re really a workaholic!"