He didn't say anything more, but Shen Huai knew he understood. Even so, he still wanted to do it. Seeing this, Shen Huai didn't say anything more.
He has always been like this; once he chooses to trust Pei Ran, he gives him complete authority and never allows an outsider to instruct an expert.
The two stopped talking about the movie and started discussing other things on set, which was Shen Huai's main purpose for coming. After all, as the producer, he needed to keep track of the film's progress.
Making movies is an expensive business. Most directors only care about spending money and don't know how to save money. Producers have to control the balance.
However, Pei Ran did not have such bad habits. He came from the most difficult period of the Hong Kong film industry, when every penny was carefully spent, and saving money when making movies was ingrained in their bones.
Shen Huai was overjoyed and was about to praise Pei Ran and encourage him to keep up the good work when Pei Ran said casually, "Sister Mei hasn't been filming lately, has she? How about we invite her to play a cameo role? It's not a big role, and as for the fee, you're both the producer and the agent, so you can decide what to pay."
Shen Huai: "..."
So in the end, all the money saved ended up going to him.
Shen Huai was also at a loss for words.
When it was time to leave, he suddenly remembered something, took out the invitation to the premiere of "Red Star" from his bag, and handed it to Pei Ran: "I almost forgot, Director Xie asked me to give this to you."
Pei Ran accepted the invitation. On the black background, as if smeared with rouge, were written two words: Hong Ling.
It looks simple and elegant, and has a high-quality feel.
Shen Huai, fearing he might not know, added, "These invitations can also be used to bring people. If you have friends, you can go to the premiere together."
Pei Ran raised an eyebrow. Since his resurrection, he didn't have many friends, except for Tang Wanjun and a few others. However, Shen Huai had definitely arranged things for them, so he wouldn't have to worry about them. As for the people in the production crew, Yang Yizhou was the head screenwriter of "Red Actress," so he definitely had these invitations. Tang Tang was currently learning from him, so he didn't need to worry about her either.
Pei Ran searched his memory for a moment and remembered the young Taoist priest from Feng Hua Temple, so he sent him a message.
The young Taoist priest replied quickly, and after a while, he asked apologetically if he could bring one more person. Pei Ran assumed it was one of his fellow disciples, so he readily agreed.
The two parties agreed to meet in Zhongjing, and Pei Ran put away the invitation.
Meanwhile, the same invitation appeared on Fu Cheng's desk. Looking at the Daoist Yixin across from him, who had changed into casual clothes and seemed quite uncomfortable, he said excitedly, "Daoist, we've finally waited for this day. Take a good rest these next few days, and I'll come pick you up at the premiere."
The Taoist Master Yixin responded absentmindedly. He had a bad feeling, but the divination couldn't reveal anything, which made him very concerned.
Fu Cheng didn't notice these details, and after talking to him, he left in a hurry because of work.
Chapter 176
The premiere of "Red Singer" was held at the Kinmen Theater in Dongjiang, a place with special significance for both the original work and the production team.
The production crew had booked the Kinmen Theater well in advance, and a red carpet was laid out at the entrance. Reporters on both sides almost blocked the entrance, and there were also many fans outside holding signs for Chu Meibo and Wei Siyong.
The crew members entered the theater early. Pei Ran, who was also there as a staff member, lingered at the entrance for a long time.
The moment he stood there, his face caused a stir among the fans, and even the reporters whispered among themselves, thinking he was an actor from the film crew, and they all inquired about his identity.
Some people recalled that when the news about Shen Huai and Ye Cang's relationship was exposed, Pei Ran's photo was also taken at that time.
Compared to that blurry photo, seeing Pei Ran's beauty in person was clearly a much more striking sight.
A reporter asked with great interest, "Is this an actor signed by President Shen?" He then glanced at Pei Ran and exclaimed, "She's really good-looking! With that face and President Shen's eye for talent, she's definitely another promising talent!!"
As he spoke, he secretly took pictures of Pei Ran.
The reporter had been scrolling through his phone for a while, then said uncertainly, "Hmm...it seems to be the director??"
The reporter and other interested fans: "..."
Just then, Pei Ran, who had been standing still and waiting, suddenly looked up and looked out of the crowd. Although the reporters and fans were a little shocked by the previous news, they were still curious about who Pei Ran was waiting for.
Then, they saw two people dressed in Taoist robes walking towards Pei Ran, one after the other.
The young Taoist priest greeted Pei Ran happily before introducing the otherworldly-looking man beside him: "This is my master, Master Mingjing."
Pei Ran smiled and said, "It is an honor to meet you in person. I have long admired your name."
Master Mingjing had obviously already learned Pei Ran's identity from the young Taoist priest. He had seen this situation before and hadn't taken it seriously. But when he heard Pei Ran's voice, he slipped and almost fell.
Young Taoist priest: "Master, what's wrong?"
Pei Ran said with a smile, "You don't look too well, sir!"
When Mingjing Zhenren saw the smile on his face, he suddenly felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.
In such a short time, he had already figured out Pei Ran's true identity. He had met Pei Ran when he went to Hong Kong in his early years. At that time, he was young and unaware of the dangers of the world. He had been tricked by this smiling tiger countless times. Even after so many years, and Pei Ran had rebuilt his life, this painful memory was still retained in his body.
Seeing Mingjing Zhenren's wary expression, Pei Ran's smile deepened.
Master Mingjing: "..."
At this point, the fans who had been following them began to whisper among themselves.
"This young man is so handsome, how can he be so superstitious??"
"But that younger Taoist priest is quite handsome..."
"The young man and the young Taoist priest look quite good together, but the old Taoist priest next to them is a bit superfluous..."
Master Mingjing: ...Can't you keep your voices down? I heard everything!!
Pei Ran chuckled, stepped aside, and gestured towards the theater: "Let's go inside and talk."
Although Master Mingjing was wary of Pei Ran, he didn't want to stay here and become the subject of gossip. So he flicked his sleeve and followed Pei Ran inside. As he passed Pei Ran, he whispered a warning: "Qingyuan is still young, you mustn't bully him!"
Pei Ran said "Oh," and then said knowingly, "I know, I'll only bully you."
Mingjing Zhenren: "!!!"