Fang Zhao sent Curly Hair back to the base as promised. He could tell that Curly Hair really liked his job. After satisfying his gaming addiction, he followed Fang Zhao back to the base without any reluctance.
Curly Hair was still the same when he was at Fang Zhao's side, very obedient and well-behaved. The moment he entered the base, his eyes lit up with arrogance.
However, everyone at the base was happy to treat him well. Who asked him to do so many meritorious deeds?
Curly Hair was still reluctant to see Fang Zhao leave the base. He threw himself into Fang Zhao's arms and whimpered.
Fang Zhao felt that this little thing had been spoiled by the people at the base after serving for so long. His temper had gotten worse and he would tear apart the sofa at the slightest disagreement.
"I'll come see you in two days." Fang Zhao rubbed Curly Hair's head again. Now that he didn't have any filming assignments, he had more free time and could stay longer every time he came.
The person in charge of taking care of Curly Hair was still the same lieutenant colonel.
After Fang Zhao left, the lieutenant colonel didn't mind the dirt on the floor and sat down beside Curly Hair. "Curly Hair, do you remember what I told you? Guarding the port is protecting your master. "
The listless Curly Hair immediately perked up.
The lieutenant colonel continued, "The next transport ship is about to arrive. We have to guard it. We can't let any danger enter, understand? We have to guard it! "
"Woof!" Curly Hair's fighting spirit soared as he headed for the airport.
The lieutenant colonel heaved a sigh of relief as he brought Curly Hair to the airport. "At least he was fooled again."
Elsewhere, Fang Zhao didn't have any filming assignments. He took a look at the film studio complex. It was indeed as Huo Yi had said. With the rapid development of the film studio complex, there were more and more hidden dangers. He didn't care about other people's territories, but on his own turf, there were some things he couldn't touch.
After supervising and reorganizing the film studio complex for two days, Fang Zhao turned his attention to other areas.
A portion of the research base had already been commercialized. Investors needed researchers to "resurrect" certain species from the Old Era. As long as there was sufficient funding, the research institute would start. In the past, funding had been tight, so only a small number of species had been "resurrected". Now that planet Wai's entertainment and tourism industries were about to develop, the treatment of researchers had also improved.
Fang Zhao had heard that Zaro and Woo Tianhao had already joined forces to invest in the "resurrection" and cultivation of wild ginger. As a plant with both ornamental and medicinal value, when wild ginger was produced in bulk and stockpiled, the two of them would go into a frenzy.
Every once in a while, a botanical exhibition would be held in a few newly constructed botanical gardens on planet Wai. Most of the time, it would be a floral exhibition. People who were interested could purchase flowers from those gardens. All sorts of proof of their appearance would be processed and then they would be transported to Earth and delivered to their doorstep.
Fang Zhao bought some flowers and plants for Great-Grandfather Fang and Great-Grandmother Fang that were easy to take care of. He remembered that Great-Grandmother Fang liked to grow flowers. Yesterday, he had heard Great-Grandmother Fang grumble that a few plants had died because Great-Grandfather Fang had watered them too much.
There were also Silver Wing, Xue Jing, and a few close friends and family who would order more at a time.
Fang Zhao had stayed with the cast and crew to film nine seasons, more than a year. This was a speed that had been achieved with sufficient preparation, all sorts of technological enhancements, the actors' acting skills, and the abundant experience of the cast and crew. If this had been the Old Era, one season a year would have been unbearable.
In the past two years, various scenic spots had appeared all over planet Wai. Fang Zhao took advantage of this relaxing time to walk around.
Whenever he had inspiration, he would write it out. Long or short passages might not necessarily form a complete song, and he might not even let it appear in front of the public in the future. It might forever remain in Fang Zhao's little notebook, but this had already become a habit.
In his previous life, his nerves had always been stretched taut. Only now did he have this kind of leisurely time and conditions to compose as he pleased.
During this period, Fang Zhao had been called back by the director twice to reshoot some scenes. Once, he had been called over by Mo Lang to discuss composing concepts and the arrangement of a certain score.
When Fang Zhao had received the notification that "the cast and crew had successfully wrapped up filming," he could hear the director and crew's relief over the comms device.
Although they had only finished filming and there was still post-production to follow, this could not dampen everyone's excitement.
"Fang Zhao, remember to return to the cast and crew the day after tomorrow. There is a wrap up party," the person in charge of notifying Fang Zhao left a message.
"Can I bring a bodyguard?" Fang Zhao asked.
"This time around, it is not as strict as before. You can bring your bodyguard. A bodyguard, manager, or assistant is fine, but the limit is two people. If you exceed two, you will have to apply to the higher-ups."
Over at the cast and crew, Roman had switched from a King of Hell expression to a smiling Maitreya Buddha. He was all smiles wherever he went. After filming wrapped up, he waved his hand. Wrap up party? Done! Big party! Anyway, the investors were paying. There was no need to save for them!
After filming for so long, the mood in the cast and crew had been gloomy for so long. Roman wanted to host a lively wrap up party to change the mood. This sort of lively atmosphere would also help bring the actors out of the film.
The atmosphere in the cast and crew also took a 180-degree turn. Even the crew members spoke loudly.
The actors who had been scolded like quails by Roman in the past were now behaving like brothers, laughing and joking with Roman.
On the day of the wrap up party, Fang Zhao brought Zuo Yu and Yan Biao along. He did not have an assistant or manager, so he had given two spots to the two of them.
The two of them were very happy to be able to join the cast and crew for free food and drinks.
As soon as the wrap up party started, the directing team took turns to give their speeches.
Roman had been in a very good mood these past two days. He was smiling especially happily, and when he spoke, he also revealed a humorous side. After finishing his speech, he laughed and said, "Today, I even specially ordered a 10-layer cake that looks like a lunchbox!"
When the cast and crew saw the huge cake, they all looked over at Fang Zhao.
Roman walked over unhurriedly with a wine glass in hand. "You all can tell? I got someone to make it according to Fang Zhao's lunchbox! It's big enough, right? "
Hearing this, the group of people burst out laughing again.
"Everyone, eat as much as you want. The more you eat, the bigger the red packet I will give him!"
When Roman said this, the eyes of quite a number of people lit up. They might not really care for the so-called big red packet, but it was good to leave a deeper impression with Director Roman. In the future, if Roman were to helm a big film, wouldn't the chances of collaboration be greater? Roman liked people who could eat especially well? Sure, we can eat a lot too!
But very quickly, everyone's gazes turned to Fang Zhao.
"Fang Zhao, you don't have to participate," Roman said with a beaming smile.
Fang Zhao just smiled and said, "All right." He had no intention of participating, but he knew what the others were thinking. In any case, it was hard to tear off his "big eater" label, and no one would listen even if he explained.
An actor at the side said happily, "I'm relieved that Fang Zhao isn't participating."
While the others were happily eating and drinking, Roman walked over to Fang Zhao's side. "Have you thought about how you want to develop in the future? I still plan to film a more relaxed series next year. There are a few roles in it that suit you very well. Are you interested? "
Fang Zhao smiled and tactfully declined.
After drinking a glass of wine with Roman, Fang Zhao explained, "You should know that I competed for the role of 'Fang Zhao' for two reasons. Firstly, it was because I liked this role, and secondly, it was because I wanted to act as myself. It was fine for this role, but for other roles, I couldn't compete with other actors."
Roman did not get angry. On the contrary, he was rather happy to hear Fang Zhao say this. He knew that Fang Zhao had not become muddle-headed because of a moment of fame. Being clear-headed was a good thing. He had seen too many youngsters become famous overnight and then leave dejectedly.
"All right, let's work together again in the future." Roman patted Fang Zhao's shoulder, and the smile on his face deepened. "In this series, what I am most proud of is recommending you! You really made me proud, ha! "
Before they had even exchanged two sentences, Roman was called over and forced to drink. Today, the alcoholics did not need to hold back anymore.
Fang Zhao also had a few drinks with a few actors he was familiar with.
Actually, among the people who had stayed behind, there were not many that were familiar with Fang Zhao. Ji Polun and the others had left planet Wai after Fang Zhao had finished filming his scenes. Taking advantage of the fact that these big shots were still on planet Wai, second and third-rate actors and actresses like them had to hurry back to do publicity. Otherwise, when these big shots finished filming and went back, they would be thrown out of the limelight and would not be able to make it to the top.
Fang Zhao was different from them. Fang Zhao could not be considered a professional actor, but Ji Polun and the others' main occupation was that of actors, so they had to confirm their next steps in filming and all sorts of activities in advance.
There were also a few stunt actors who came over to greet Fang Zhao.
"Fang Zhao, we already agreed. Don't run away! When things are over with the cast and crew, let's compete on planet Wai! "
In the series, some of the difficult car racing scenes had been completed by stunt actors. Up until now, among the entire cast and crew of 11 chapters, the only one who had not used a stunt double or stunt actor was Fang Zhao.
Regarding this, this group of stunt actors did not have any complaints. When they had seen Fang Zhao complete each scene, they had been impressed and had even made arrangements to race to their heart's content after the cast and crew had wrapped up filming.
Anyway, planet Wai was vast and sparsely populated, so racing was perfect.
Before filming had finished, everyone's thoughts had revolved around filming. They had not been able to do anything else because they had been worried about getting injured and ruining their careers. But now, they could let go!
Just as these stunt actors left, another stunt double came over with a glass of wine.
In the cast and crew, stunt doubles would be substituted for some difficult action scenes or scenes that required more physical strength. Stunt doubles and stunt actors might have been lumped together in any other cast and crew, but in the cast and crew of "Founding Era," the division of labor was even more detailed.
This stunt double approached Fang Zhao and said, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not looking to spar with you. I know I can't beat you. If I get serious, I reckon I'll be dead before I can even react."
Fang Zhao did not need a stunt double, but his opponents all needed stunt doubles.
Under Roman's high standards, there were many times when they had to be serious and not be too fake, so they had to get serious. And for ordinary actors, even if they had a foundation in martial arts and had received training in this area, it was still not enough.
As stunt doubles for other actors, these stunt doubles had sparred with Fang Zhao many times in the series. Even if they did not fully understand Fang Zhao's strength, they had a rough understanding of it. Even if Fang Zhao went easy on them every time they filmed, they would still feel pain after each scene. They did not want to have any more exchanges with Fang Zhao.
After hesitating for a few seconds, the stunt double sighed. "I just came to ask if you still lack a bodyguard."
Zuo Yu and Yan Biao, who were feasting and drinking to their hearts' content, immediately perked up their ears and looked at the stunt double with unfriendly expressions.
Trying to steal their jobs?
The bodyguard quota was already full!
Sensing Yan Biao and Zuo Yu's repulsive gazes, the stunt double hurriedly explained, "It's not the bodyguard type. I know my own capabilities. What I meant was, do you still need the bodyguard type?"
Bodyguards that followed big stars had a very high starting point. Stunt doubles like these stunt doubles were not in the range of choice for big stars. And there was no way out for them to follow a small-time celebrity, so in the end, they had chosen Fang Zhao and taken a different route. Instead of being a bodyguard, they had chosen a different type.
Stunt doubles like them had a better understanding of the entertainment industry and were more sensitive to movements in the film and television industry. In the next 10 years, the film studio complex on planet Wai would definitely continue to expand and become even more prosperous. And not only was Fang Zhao famous, he was also one of the investors and had connections to the Wai base. They could not squeeze in with other investors, but Fang Zhao was right in front of them. If they did not suck up to him now, when would they?
They could not be stunt doubles forever. The peak of their careers was actually very short, and they still needed time to recover from internal injuries. If they took on too much of a burden, it would become even more difficult when they grew old. They also had to plan for their own futures.
Fang Zhao thought about it. The film studio complex really needed more people. Previously, Yan Biao and Zuo Yu had brought retired comrades over. Now that the film studio complex was developing rapidly, they had to keep an eye on it. Adding more people was a must.
The stunt double in front of him was rather slick, but according to Fang Zhao's observations during filming, he did not have any bad intentions. Furthermore, to be able to join the cast as a stunt double, his character was not too bad. In terms of ability, even if he could not compare to Yan Biao and the others, he was still much stronger than the others.
Not far away, someone called out to Fang Zhao. Fang Zhao told the stunt double, "Go and tell the two of them in detail."
The stunt double's eyes lit up. Fang Zhao had not directly rejected him, so he replied happily, "Oh, sure!"
This was not the first time Yan Biao and Zuo Yu had dealt with this sort of situation. They put down their plates and put on a straight face. "We also have our own rules. Let me make it clear first. If you think it is acceptable, we can arrange a time to meet."
"Sure!"
The three chatted for a while. After the matter was settled, their words became much more intimate.
"Following Fang Zhao must be very tiring, right?" the stunt double asked.
Yan Biao smacked his lips, a complicated expression on his face. "You wouldn't understand."
The stunt double had an "I understand" look on his face as he laughed heartily. "I know, I know the rules. I won't ask what I shouldn't ask and won't listen to what I shouldn't know. A qualified bodyguard, even if he is just a security guard, has to remember the word 'confidentiality'! Let's drink, no, bodyguards can't drink too much. Let's eat. Let's eat properly! "
Celebrities always had things that they couldn't see the light of day. Perhaps even their parents, wives, and children didn't know the other side of them. Bodyguards and drivers might be the ones who knew them the best, but as qualified bodyguards, they couldn't tell anyone about their boss's business. He had heard a lot of things during his years as a professional stunt double.
However, if Yan Biao and Zuo Yu knew what the stunt double was thinking, they would definitely have loudly told him, "No! That's not it! As self-proclaimed bodyguards, we can't keep up with our boss at all! We even think that we are just decorations! "
Fang Zhao was dragged along for drinks and photos. As long as they did not go overboard, Fang Zhao would play along. Fang Zhao drank quite a bit, but he was not too drunk.
When the banquet ended, Fang Zhao was still sober, even though he reeked of alcohol. He even helped those who had not drunk much, sending drunken people back to their dormitories while he waited for the last bus.
Although Fang Zhao had not been on set during this period, his dormitory had not been taken back. Besides being an actor, he still had other duties on set, so his dormitory was still there. It was getting late, so he decided to rest in his dormitory after drinking some more.
After a few more buses, the banquet venue became a lot more deserted. Fang Zhao went to the restroom while waiting for the next bus.
When he came out of the restroom, a tall lady in a gown came out from the ladies' restroom.
Many actresses and female staff had dressed up for the wrap up party after a few seasons of being disheveled, so their attire was really unremarkable.
Her high heels clattered as she walked past Fang Zhao. When the lady noticed Fang Zhao staring at her, she frowned. "What are you looking at? Stinky hooligan! "
Fang Zhao laughed when he heard this. "You guys are really good at everything in this industry, King..."
"Big God, I was wrong!"
The "lady" who had been acting all high and mighty just a moment ago interrupted Fang Zhao with a face full of despair.
That's right, this "lady" was Yanzhou's number one entertainment reporter, the self-proclaimed "King of Paparazzi," Wang Tie. When the cast and crew were still filming, he had not dared come over, but now that filming was over and the military troops stationed nearby were not so strict, he could still sneak in. Besides him, there were other entertainment reporters who had snuck in, all scrambling to dig up news.
Actually, many actors and actresses in the cast and crew knew that entertainment reporters would definitely sneak in during the wrap up party, but they did not make a sound. They only dressed up meticulously for the banquet and were very reserved during the meal. Most actors and actresses who were drunk did not realize this.
Wang Tie had gained a lot from today's banquet. He had just been in the ladies' restroom sending a message to his disciples, telling them to pack up and move to another location. When he came out after tidying up and saw Fang Zhao, Wang Tie cursed in his heart. What lousy luck!
But when he smelled the alcohol on Fang Zhao, Wang Tie could not help but rejoice. Fang Zhao had too much to drink, so he would definitely be able to fool him this time.
Seeing Fang Zhao stare at him, Wang Tie could not help but curse. He had wanted to curse Fang Zhao for a long time, but he had never had the guts to do so in front of Fang Zhao. This time, Fang Zhao would probably not know.
But reality slapped him in the face very quickly.
"Big God, how about this? After all, the wrap up party is over. You did not see me today, and I did not see you. Everyone will be fine, OK?" Wang Tie probed.
Fang Zhao did not reply.
Wang Tie, who was wearing a "vest," saw that Fang Zhao wasn't saying anything, so he paused for a bit and flashed a nasty smile. "If I were to mess up my clothes, hug you, and scream 'help,' what do you think those entertainment reporters in the vicinity would make up tomorrow?"
If they really did that, would it be fake?
Too fake!
But was the truth important?
Not at all!
For many entertainment reporters, even if they knew the truth, even if they could see through it, they would just write in a way that would attract the public. As for the truth... what did it have to do with them? At most, they would apologize after the matter blew up. In any case, they had already earned some traffic.
Fang Zhao flexed his fingers.
Wang Tie took a step back, raised his hands, and said quickly in a low voice, "Fine, I know what will happen. In any case, it definitely won't end well. I was wrong just now! Big God, don't be calculative with me. Just treat me like a fart and let me go! "
Fang Zhao: "..."
Footsteps approached. Wang Tie did not care about anything else. He put his palms together and made a pleading gesture toward Fang Zhao before leaving quickly in his high heels.
Fang Zhao smiled and shook his head. Being an entertainment reporter was not easy. To protect his position as Yanzhou's number one, Wang Tie had worked hard.
The next day, following the release of all sorts of selfies and candid photos from the wrap up party, all sorts of scandals flew. True and false. Some were real, and some were made up based on photos.
Wang Tie had also exposed a few scandals involving big-name actors. He had even released some scandals involving lower-level actors, but there was no news of Fang Zhao. Not even a photo, not even the name "Fang Zhao" had appeared.
When Fang Zhao went online, he only skimmed through the news before focusing on one of them.
Viewers of "Founding Era" were discussing:
"I heard that after many historical dramas finish filming, the props and costumes will be auctioned off. Is that true?"
"Director Roman, is it an auction? Our little treasury has already been prepared! "
"Clothes and accessories worn by my idol, the more the better! Autographs are even better! "
"Requesting for an auction page!"
Following that, Roman replied:
"Not selling!"
A large portion of the cast and crew's costumes and props would be left behind. In the future, the filming set would be converted into a cultural park. Important props and costumes, as well as the actors' autographs, would be put on display as a souvenir.
There would also be some Period of Destruction costumes manufactured. In the future, when the park opened to tourists, it would be rented and sold to them.
Two days later, Fang Zhao and a group of actors were called over by Roman to get their autographs on the washed costumes.
Many parts of the costumes were already torn, and there were all sorts of scratches and various degrees of wear and tear, but this was the effect that the park wanted.
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