Everyone said he was a fool, but Luo Huai didn't think so. He felt he could still tell who was a good person and who was a bad person.
Brother Liu, who had said before that he would help him film a movie, asked Luo Huai to go out for dinner. Luo Huai didn't really want to go, but he didn't know how to refuse. When he was worrying about it, Brother Qian Duoqun helped him out. Luo Huai was very happy and very grateful to Brother Qian, so he accepted Brother Qian's invitation and decided to go to film Director Zhong's movie.
Although the pay is a bit low, Director Zhong is a new director who just graduated and not very famous, but he is also a new director who just graduated. It is already very good for him to get this pay with free food and accommodation.
Luo Huai knew that the pay was lower than that of extras, but he had also worked as an extra when he was in school, and he knew that they had a very heavy workload, were very tired, and had to find a place to live by themselves, and worked so hard but didn't even have a line. Luo Huai was very grateful to have found this job.
After Brother Qian drove the car into the yard, Luo Huai took the initiative to move the box to the location designated by Director Zhong.
This villa is very big. The first floor alone is more than one thousand square meters. In the center is the hall. There are several doors and corridors in the hall leading to the study, kitchen, small living room and other rooms.
Across the corridor from the kitchen is the warehouse. Brother Qian asked him to put some of the cheaper and easier-to-store props in the warehouse. Director Zhong carried the more important props to the second floor himself, and used a bedroom as a storage room for important items.
"Put it here." After Director Zhong left, Luo Huai heard someone say.
Luo Huai looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man dressed a bit like the style of the Republic of China era. He had very fair skin, was slightly plump, and looked a bit chubby.
"You are..." Luo Huai held the box and looked at the man in the cold warehouse.
"I'm Butler Lin. More props may be delivered in the future. Don't pile things by the door as they will block the way. We need to plan accordingly." Butler Lin said.
Luo Huai had not read the script. He only heard Qian Duoqun briefly mention the story on the way. He knew that there were indeed some characters from the Republic of China period in the script. In addition, Steward Lin was wearing a costume, so he naturally thought that this was the senior actor who played Steward Lin.
This senior is really dedicated to his work. He put on his costume and got into character before the shooting started. Looking at his movements and expressions, he looks like a housekeeper of a wealthy family in the old society. Really amazing!
Luo Huai felt respectful. Adhering to the principle of newcomers "talk less and do more", he moved the boxes from the car to the warehouse with a lot of noise.
"Are you an actor in this play?" Luo Huai asked curiously after wiping the sweat off his face with his sleeve after placing the last box at the location designated by Butler Lin.
"It's not certain yet," Steward Lin said worriedly, "I haven't auditioned yet. There are many competitors. I don't know if the master will choose me."
Sir? Luo Huai tilted his head and thought for a moment, thinking that Steward Lin might be talking about Director Zhong.
In his opinion, Lin Guanjia was able to integrate the role into life, so his acting skills must be very good. He didn't expect such an excellent senior to audition. Director Zhong's requirements are very strict.
Even Steward Lin needed to audition, but he was directly selected. Thinking of this, Luo Huai was even more grateful to Brother Qian. If it weren't for Brother Qian, he might not have gotten this opportunity.
He was a little embarrassed to tell the other party that he had already been selected as the actor.
The atmosphere in the warehouse suddenly became very awkward. Luo Huai wanted to leave but didn't know what excuse to make. At this time, he heard a low cry.
"Is someone crying?" Luo Huai looked at Butler Lin.
Before, he was too guilty to dare to look at Steward Lin, but now he was frightened when he looked up. Steward Lin stood in front of him without him knowing, with his hand raised above his head, his face was pale, and he looked like a dead person.
Luo Huai took two steps back in fright, wondering why Steward Lin walked without making any sound, and why he was so close to him
"Were you discovered?" Steward Lin smiled strangely, "I wanted to scare you."
"So it was just a joke," Luo Huai patted his chest, "I was scared to death. What role are you auditioning for, Steward Lin?"
"It's a ghost." said Butler Lin.
"No wonder you walk without making any sound, you must be preparing for the audition. Your acting is so good, Director Zhong will definitely choose you!" Luo Huai said sincerely.
"Is that so?" When Steward Lin heard Luo Huai mention Zhong Jiudao, he stopped approaching Luo Huai.
The woman's crying became louder and louder, and more and more miserable. Luo Huai was very distressed and couldn't help asking: "Butler Lin... It's awkward to call you butler, I'd better call you Brother Lin. Brother Lin, who is crying?"
"It's the third and fifth concubines. It's not convenient for me to interfere in their affairs." said Butler Lin.
A woman's soft and weak voice could be heard from the crying: "Sister, with your acting skills, the master will not choose you. You'd better be a power supply. The leading role must be mine. I have never offended the master before."
This was followed by a woman's shrill scream, as if two people were fighting.
When Luo Huai heard that it was about competition for roles, he felt that it was not appropriate for him to intervene, so he stopped asking.
While listening carefully to the crying, Steward Lin stood behind Luo Huai, stretched out his hand towards his neck several times, then restrainedly retracted it, as if he was struggling violently.
After struggling for several times, Steward Lin could no longer suppress the impulse deep in his soul, and finally reached out his hand firmly towards Luo Huai's heart.
"Why are you here?" a voice came from outside the door.
Luo Huai turned around and saw the tall Director Zhong standing in front of the warehouse door looking at him.
"I'm here to put the props. Brother Lin asked me to put the things here." Luo Huai answered obediently, "Strange, where is Brother Lin? He was here just now."
"The voltage in the villa is not very stable. He must have gone to repair the electricity." Zhong Jiudao lowered his left hand with his index and middle fingers together. If you stare closely at his fingers, you can vaguely see tiny lightning flashes surrounding his fingertips.
"Brother Lin also understands this? He is truly an all-round actor." Luo Huai said with emotion.
"Don't stay in the warehouse for too long. It's filled with gloomy energy... I mean the first floor is cold and gloomy, where you can easily get sick. Your room is on the second floor. I'll take you there," said Zhong Jiudao.
"A room has been arranged for me. That means, Director Zhong, can I participate in the filming of this movie? Has it been completely confirmed for me?" Luo Huai pointed at himself and said with a happy face.
Zhong Jiudao nodded and said, "You have excellent appearance. It is our honor to be able to participate in my low-budget movie."
"No, no, my acting skills are average, and I still need to learn from Director Zhong." Luo Huai said happily, "Thank you Director Zhong for giving me this opportunity!"
Zhong Jiu said: "..."
This silly young man was just as Qian Duoqun said, he was still counting money after being sold. If he hadn't arrived in time, Luo Huai's anger would have been sucked away by the housekeeper Lin.
"Huai" means a ghost tree, and this name is likely to attract unclean things. He just read Luo Huai's resume and found that this person has a very light fate, and is the most likely to encounter ghosts. Even though Zhong Jiudao has warned the "power sources" in the villa, there are still ghosts who cannot resist Luo Huai's temptation.
To be on the safe side, let’s add a layer of protection to Luo Huai.
Zhong Jiudao walked behind Luo Huai and secretly drew a protective amulet.
The amulet must be attached to the chest or the back to be effective. Zhong Jiudao took two quick steps towards Luo Huai, intending to pat Luo Huai's back with the lightest movement possible, making sure it was so light that Luo Huai would not even feel the pat.
Just as his palm touched Luo Huai's vest, the young man who was walking in front suddenly stopped, turned around and said, "Director Zhong, I'm not familiar with the villa, so you should walk in front."
After stopping and turning back, Zhong Jiudao's hand, which was originally intended to pat him lightly, was firmly pressed on Luo Huai's back, and because the distance was too close, his lips almost touched the tip of Luo Huai's nose.
Luo Huai is 181cm tall, which is a very good height in the entertainment industry, much taller than most people. But Zhong Jiudao is 10cm taller than Luo Huai, and the position is just a coincidence.
Luo Huai's body froze all of a sudden, revealing an annoyed expression.
Although the posture was rather awkward, Zhong Jiudao still dutifully pasted the amulet on, then took a step back and said nonchalantly: "You walked too slowly, and I walked behind you without realizing it."
Luo Huai said with some fear: "Fortunately, it's okay. I thought Director Zhong was testing my performance after being frightened. I was worried that I didn't perform well."
Zhong Jiu said: "..."
Thanks to Luo Huaisha, the embarrassing situation was eased.
After putting on the amulet, as long as Luo Huai does not actively contact ghosts or make any promises to ghosts, he will not be hurt.
When they were moving things before, Zhong Jiudao also secretly posted one for Qian Duoqun, and now both of them are safe...
"Slurp, slurp", the sound of sipping porridge came as I passed by the restaurant.
"This porridge is so delicious!" Qian Duoqun ran into the restaurant at some point and drank the bowl of meat porridge sweetly. Aunt Yang stood behind Qian Duoqun with a kind face.
"You are the chef hired by Director Zhong, right? Compared to ordering boxed lunches, it is indeed more economical to buy groceries and hire someone to cook for you, and it tastes better." Qian Duoqun gave Aunt Yang a thumbs up, "Aunt Yang, I'll leave the crew's meals to you from now on!"
Zhong Jiu said: "..."
No matter how many amulets you have, they can’t prevent you from eating the food cooked by ghosts!
"I'm glad you like it," Aunt Yang looked at Qian Duoqun kindly with the eyes she would use to look at a piglet, "Director Zhong didn't eat the meal I cooked just now, and I was worried that he would be dissatisfied."
"What is there for him to be dissatisfied with?" Qian Duoqun said, "The crew is so poor, and being able to hire an auntie with such good cooking skills like you is really..."
Before Qian Duoqun could finish his words, he fell headfirst, his face hit the bowl, and foam began to come out of his mouth.
"Brother Qian!" Luo Huai rushed over with concern, "Brother Qian, what's wrong with you? Is it food poisoning? I'll call an ambulance now!"
Luo Huai took out his cell phone to make a call, but Zhong Jiudao held him down.
"It's okay, I won't die." Zhong Jiudao gritted his teeth and said, "I just drank some cold porridge."
"But he has fainted and is foaming at the mouth?" Luo Huai said in shock.
"It's just a cold stomach causing reflux." Zhong Jiudao said as he turned on the induction cooker and boiled a pot of water. "Just drink some hot water and it will be fine."
"Really?" Luo Huai said in disbelief.
Zhong Jiudao took out a piece of paper, wrote something on it, burned it, and threw the ashes into the boiling water.
Zhong Jiudao poured the water into the bowl, skillfully pinched Qian Duoqun's chin with one hand, and poured the water into his mouth.
Luo Huai: "Why do you want to drink paper ash?"
"Wood ash is a traditional Chinese medicine that can cure diseases." Zhong Jiudao said calmly.
Luo Huai: "But that's paper, not grass or wood?"
Zhong Jiu said: "Paper is made from plants, and the effect is the same if it is burned into ash. Look, he has woken up now."
Sure enough, after drinking the magic water, Qian Duoqun opened his eyes dazedly, wiped the white foam from the corners of his mouth, and said in confusion: "Why did I fall asleep while eating?"
Zhong Jiudao was just thinking about how to get back when he heard Luo Huai say, "Brother Qian, don't drink cold porridge anymore. It's bad for your stomach and will cause reflux and foaming at the mouth."
Zhong Jiu said: "..."
Very good, luckily Luo Huai is a naive person, he is determined to use this actor, no matter how much money he is paid!