Chapter 958: I'm the Director Tonight
"If Goddess Shu could star in this drama, it would definitely be a hit!"
"Goddess Shu is the guarantee of box office returns. With her, I must invest in this drama."
"Thank you, Producers. I'll definitely make the most of this play."
At the drinking table, the four people exchanged drinks and spoke with pompous and hypocritical words. Especially with occasional shoulders brushing, it was clear they were taking advantage, but all of these were resolved by the experienced Shu Feifei.
As for Lin Fan, he wore a mask and silently observed the performance of the four people in front of him. His deep eyes took in every detail, until a subtle movement from Director Liu on the left made Lin Fan frown. He had dismantled a capsule and dropped it into a drink, then handed the glass to Shu Feifei.
"Tonight, it's going to be interesting!"
Seeing that Shu Feifei's attention was entirely on the two financiers beside her, and considering Director Liu had always helped her shirk drinking responsibilities, she didn't expect the director, who had masqueraded from the start, to harm her. She casually accepted the drink and downed it in one gulp, still sparing a glance towards Lin Fan.
Yet, he neither stopped nor warned her, just kept fiddling with his phone, until a dizzy spell hit Shu Feifei. She could barely prop herself up on the table and, realizing something was wrong, her eyes clouded over and couldn't see anything around her.
"Lin..."
The word barely left her mouth before breaking off, and she collapsed onto the table as if drunk.
"Feifei, are you okay?"
Seeing that the prey had taken the bait, Director Liu pushed Shu Feifei to make sure she was truly unconscious. Then he exchanged a look with the two financiers, now that the beauty was secure, the only trouble was Lin Fan sitting there.
"Hey, kid, stop playing with your phone. We need to discuss the plot, which needs to be confidential. You'd better wait outside!"
Director Liu had an authoritative demeanor, and Lin Fan only spoke when he started: "Shu Feifei is this drunk, how can we discuss the plot? I might as well take her back and talk another day."
"Her tolerance is fine; she'll be alright after resting for a while. I'm telling you, if you want to survive in this industry, you first must learn to listen."
The fat man on the left took out a business card and tossed it to Lin Fan: "There's nothing for you here. You head back; call me tomorrow, and I'll find work for you in the crew, then you'll have food on your table."
"That's not going to work. I'm relying on Ms. Feifei for a living now. If I leave, what will I say later?"
Lin Fan glanced at the business card, a bunch of impressive titles. It looked quite intimidating.
"Shu Feifei is at best a has-been actress now, no more than third-rate. Producer Bai here is a first-rate producer. This business card alone can keep you in the industry for a lifetime. Don't be ungrateful, get out now. If you offend Producer Bai, you'll never make it in this circle again!"
Director Liu slammed the table, directly threatening him.
"I've heard your circle is particularly dirty, but I didn't expect you to stoop to spiking drinks. It might be better not to mix in it."
Unexpectedly, Lin Fan directly threw the business card into the soup, looking at the three with a cold smile: "Since you're all in the movie business, and directors and producers should be able to act, today I'll play the director, and you will act for me!"
"Do you even know who you're talking to? Such big words!"
Producer Mo next to him was infuriated by Lin Fan's swagger. But when he stood up, Lin Fan took off his mask and cap. Upon seeing his true face, all three were stunned. Wasn't this the Deputy County Magistrate who stole the spotlight at County Magistrate Zhao's birthday banquet today?
"Now do you know who you're talking to?"
Tossing aside the mask, Lin Fan lounged against the chair back, and at this moment, the private room door opened, and seven or eight burly men with floral tattoos walked in, led by none other than Wu Houbiao.
"So it's County Magistrate Lin... What play are you performing..."
The scraggly Director Liu instantly broke into a cold sweat. Anyone who attended the birthday banquet knew the strength of Lin Fan's current standing in Red Flag County.
"We were just joking around, really didn't mean anything else!" he said hastily, standing up and bowing repeatedly.
Leaning back in the chair, Lin Fan gave a nod to Little Shuang, who then walked over to Shu Feifei and, carrying the unconscious her, exited the room. Only then did he reveal a cold smile.
"So people in the entertainment world like to joke around like this, huh? Then I'll just play a little joke with you too."
"County Magistrate Lin... what are you doing... I can compensate..."
"Yes, yes... I'll compensate..."
Producers Bai and Mo were already panicking, knowing those hulks were more than they, being mere scholars, could handle, while Lin Fan stretched lazily with a smile.
"No need for compensation money. Tonight, I'm the director!"