Huayu: Don't force me to be a master

Chapter 74 Group Leader

What is an extra?

That's the very bottom of the entertainment industry.

They're even worse than extras.

For example, extras in the film "Nightclub" were paid 80 yuan a day, including one lunch, and there were still a lot of people vying for them.

However, the crew of "Nightclub" also has qualities that other crews cannot match.

The extras' clothes weren't smelly, and their boxed lunches were kept in insulated boxes—that's all there was to it.

However, it is precisely these two points that made the "Nightclub" production team stand out.

"Old Zhou, thanks. Do you know what they're planning to do to me?"

Qian Lang already had a general understanding.

Other film crews wanted to make an example of someone who stood out.

Some people didn't want him to break the rules.

Because in some people's eyes, extras' clothes should smell bad, and washing clothes doesn't cost money.

Boxed meals should be cold, right? Don't electric insulated boxes cost money? Don't you pay for electricity?

"Mr. Qian, I heard they've been talking to some casting directors about targeting your film crew."

Old Zhou lowered his voice as he spoke.

Start?

How do we begin?

Are you suggesting they send someone to attack?

How could that be? In broad daylight, the Huairou Police Station isn't far away, and the Management Committee wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.

If something like that happens, who would dare to film a movie in Huairou again?

Qian Lang frowned and shook his head.

He couldn't quite understand it.

"Old Zhou, do you know how to start?"

Qian Lang asked.

Old Zhou lowered his voice even further.

He uttered two words.

"set fire!"

set fire?

Qian Lang's eyes narrowed sharply.

Yes!

Arson is easier than murder.

This is a stand-alone factory building.

The location is also quite remote.

Every day after the show, once the door is locked, everyone leaves.

One fire, and the factory was gone, the equipment was gone, the film crew was gone.

Qian Lang was going to go bankrupt; many of the equipment inside cost more than the movie's budget.

These were all borrowed from China Film Group.

And it's estimated that the police won't be able to find out anything.

There are too many possible causes for a fire: aging wiring, improper operation by the film crew, etc.

No, wait, he also has to pay for a factory building!

The wind outside the factory was blowing and it was a bit chilly, but Qian Lang's back was already sweating.

After a long while, Qian Lang finally came to his senses.

He looked at Old Zhou.

If it weren't for Lao Zhou's help this time, he would probably have taken a big fall, and it would have been the kind of fall that would have taken him a long time to recover from.

"Old Zhou, stop being an extra and come work for me!"

Qian Lang said it simply.

This kindness is so great that he could support Old Zhou for the rest of his life.

Old Zhou was taken aback when he heard this, then his eyes lit up, but he became shy.

"Well, Mr. Qian, I just thought you were a good person, that's why..."

"Haha, because I'm a good person, you should stick with me even more. By the way, what's your name?"

"Hehe, my name is Zhou Jianlong."

"That's a good name. Do you also have a nickname, 'The Wandering Immortal'?"

. . . . . .

Ten minutes later, Qian Lang drove out the door, and Zhou Jianlong sat in the passenger seat.

"Mr. Qian, there are many of them, and they are particularly ruthless."

Zhou Jianlong said, his face pale.

He never expected Qian Lang to be so reckless.

"What's there to be afraid of!"

Qian Lang cursed.

He had heard of the group leaders in Huairou.

They call themselves "group leaders," but to put it bluntly, they're just a bunch of local bullies who make a living by exploiting the extras.

They have dozens of people under their control; the film crew needs extras, and they have to go through them.

They could easily incite the extras to cause trouble with just a word.

He never even considered calling the police.

Reporting this to the police is useless—there's no evidence, and no case can be filed.

Of course, contacting the management committee is even more useless; they will only try to smooth things over and tell you to "communicate properly."

Therefore, he wants to solve the problem at its root.

Didn't other film crews want the group leader to cause trouble?

What if the gang leader is gone?

Are all the group leaders in Huairou his people now?

Moreover, he couldn't wait; who knew when the other side would come and set the fire?

He had no interest in keeping watch in this godforsaken place.

Old Zhou has been around Huairou for a long time, so he knows exactly where these people are.

When Qian Lang found the first group leader, the man was at the mahjong table.

Without saying a word, he picked up a stool and smashed it on the table.

"Who gave you permission to do this, 'Nightclub' production team?"

The group leader was stunned. He tried to stand up for himself, but Qian Lang slapped him so hard he was completely dumbfounded.

"The lunchboxes at 'Nightclub' are hot, did that offend you?"

"The clothes are clean, are they in your way?"

Qian Lang would slap someone for every curse he uttered.

Even if the other party wants to dodge, they still have to be able to dodge.

The others wanted to come up and help, but Qian Lang glared at them and they shut up!

"Kid, I'll come beat you up again tomorrow. As long as you're still in Huairou, I'll beat you up once a day."

Before leaving, Qian Lang uttered a harsh remark.

He showed no mercy to those who exploited the extras.

And this is only the first one.

Then the second, the third, the fourth, and so on...

In one afternoon, every single one of the five group leaders in Huairou was approached by Qian Lang.

Some were drinking in their rented rooms, some were eating skewers at roadside stalls, and some had just woken up and hadn't put on their shoes yet.

Without exception, Qian Lang attacked as soon as he entered the door.

If you don't hit vital organs, but instead aim for the knees, calves, or arms—it will cause pain and fear, but won't necessarily land you in the hospital.

Even so, Qian Lang was still worried, and he stayed up all night at the factory.

Ning Hao wanted to stay with him, but he was driven away.

Nonsense, Ning Hao is here, where would Yang Lei hide?

Qian Lang was at his wit's end!

He managed to evade Liu Tao, but he couldn't escape Yang Lei.

However, the rudimentary environment of the factory was quite exciting, reminding him of the scene where Duan Yu and Wang Yuyan were in a thatched house.

It's a pity Wang Yuyan was too young!

The next morning!

Yang Lei hurriedly got out of bed, then pretended to be the first one there, which made Qian Lang laugh.

He dragged Lao Zhou out again before 7 o'clock, the reason being, of course, to beat someone up.

If I say I'll call him once a day, he'll keep his word and go first thing in the morning.

But... what a coward!

To his surprise, the five cowards ran away overnight.

It's said he went to Hengdian to work.

Qian Lang always felt that he would meet him again in the future.

With these five people gone, the group leader in Huairou was now available, so Qian Lang immediately asked Lao Zhou to find a group of people.

However, Lao Zhou only recommends honest people.

Qian Lang was a little worried.

Upon seeing these people, he secretly pulled Lao Zhou aside.

"Can they command respect? If they can't control the extras, they're useless!"

Old Zhou smiled憨厚ly.

"Boss, this is what you're looking for now."

Old Zhou gave a thumbs-up as he spoke.

"Whether they can win over the crowd or not doesn't matter, but the extras respect you. You chased away those vampires, and everyone was happy. You earned your reputation through fighting, it's the toughest, and..."

Old Zhou paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

"Besides, the fact that you treat extras well and like human beings has already spread throughout Huairou, so everyone respects you!"

Qian Lang suddenly understood.

For a moment, he thought of Zhang Huijun again.

When Lao Zhang asked him to pay attention to the extras, was this also a consideration?

He felt he should visit Old Zhang when he had time.

"Okay, then make it clear to them that you can accept the money, but don't go too far. Also, don't incite the extras to fight against other film crews. Everyone is here to make money, so don't do anything shady."

"Yes, I know!"

Old Zhou nodded vigorously.

He felt he had chosen the right person to follow; after all, who suffers outside without a few coins to earn?

What made him think even more highly of Qian Lang was that Qian Lang didn't mention retaliating against other film crews.

He felt this was a man destined for great things.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you. You can come back to the city with me after the movie is finished."

Qian Lang patted Zhou Jianlong on the shoulder and said.

Then he walked toward the car.

The sky over Huairou seemed even bluer at that moment.