Chapter 8, The Mysterious Game of a Thousand Doors

Indeed? Sister Li approached the glass with a questioning expression, carrying a bucket of water, and began to wipe it.

Snap!

The vehicle moved outward slightly. At this moment, Wu Meng could clearly see that there were two cameras mounted on the vehicle, along with many tools whose names he could not recall. Behind the half-truck, there was also a van following closely.

When Wu Meng had changed his clothes, Assistant Hua returned. "Director Jia! We have successfully negotiated with the bank, and it went smoothly. However, they requested that we expedite the process, stating that more people will arrive after 9 o'clock. They hope we can finish filming before 9! This is a simple contract!"

"Brother, help me out with a scene. I can offer you more work, and there will be plenty of shots, plus it won't take much time!" The bearded man said to Wu Meng in the crowd.

The girl with glasses named Xiao Zhou hurried over, bent down to pick up the wallet, and handed it to the bearded man, saying, "Director Jia, please don't be angry, it's just a few shots, we can just muddle through it!"

That person stood there awkwardly for a long time before finally saying: "Are you firing at me?"

Wu Meng glanced a few times and found it boring, so he walked back into the house. At this time, the cleaner also arrived. The cleaning staff at this bank is a woman in her thirties, and everyone calls her Sister Li

Wu Meng had unknowingly approached the front, and at that moment, many people who had come out for breakfast surrounded him, watching the commotion. The person being scolded, seeing himself embarrassed in front of so many people, suddenly became angry, threw his backpack down to the ground, and shouted, "I don't want to do this anymore! I'm not filming anymore!" After saying this, he pushed through the crowd and walked out.

The armored vehicle has departed. The two most important tasks of the day have been successfully completed, and Wu Meng let out a long sigh of relief. Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted outside.

Wu Meng saw Assistant Hua walk to the bank entrance and called out to the lobby manager. The two conversed at the door, which eased his mind considerably. When he saw Xiao Zhou hand him the costume, he no longer held back. While putting the costume over his uniform, he asked, "Why not shoot inside the film city?"

Snap!

"Are you out of your mind? How many times have I told you that the bag should be carried on one shoulder? What are you doing? Do you think this is some kind of backpack?" The bearded man loudly reprimanded a clean-cut young man.

Under the frantic and panicked actions of several salespeople, three backpacks were quickly filled. Wu Meng, following the script, tossed a backpack to the elder brother and then said solemnly: "Elder brother! Please take good care of my old mother!"

Then continue by saying: "You must play the role of one who is willing to sacrifice; in the end, it is you who will make the final stand. Do you remember the script? What are the lines? Please recite them!"

The man with the big beard said angrily: "The land has been taken, it's really infuriating. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so upset today. There's no choice but to come out; at worst, I'll just spend a bit more money"

The man with the big beard let out a sound and then asked, "Where do you work?"

You all come here, I will say it to you once more. You, sitting in the front, you can drive, right? Oh yes! It's you, you drive, you sit in the passenger seat, and finally, you, sit in the back!" The bearded man finally pointed his finger at the young man he had just scolded.

At that moment, Wu Meng saw the bank manager warmly shaking hands with that assistant, and it seemed that the two of them also signed some document in the end

The bank where he works is not large, with only six transaction windows. However, due to its location, there are always six long lines inside the building every day. With more people, there are more tasks to handle, and he, as a security guard, often has to deal with many trivial matters. The only time during the day when things are relatively relaxed is from when the doors open in the morning until around 10 o'clock.

Wu Meng felt a secret joy; 200 yuan had come so easily into his hands. At that moment, Assistant Hua approached with a box and said to the bearded man, "Director Jia, I will take the prop money to the bank and then discuss the play with them. You all can prepare to start filming!"

Another busy period has arrived. Each department is nearly ready. The official launch is about to begin. Assistant Hua has also returned, stating that everything has been clearly communicated on that end. Accompanied by a click sound

Sister Li worked very efficiently; within less than five minutes of entering the room, the floor was already nearly cleaned.

The big-bearded man scoffed: "Do you think you are a big shot? You are nothing without a camera!" After saying this, he looked up and scanned the surroundings.

I?" Wu Meng was taken aback, and upon seeing the bearded man nodding, Wu Meng hurriedly said: "No! No, I am still at work!"

What the hell! What is going on? The bearded man was cursing loudly from the truck behind.

Xiao Zhou! Please explain the play to them! As Wu Meng just came out, he saw a bearded man shouting loudly at a bespectacled woman around the corner not far from the entrance

The overweight man, responsible for playing the boss, awkwardly poked his head out of the van and said, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m a bit nervous"

The van slowly started moving, accelerating, accelerating... However, before reaching the bank entrance, there was another sudden brake. Before the bearded man could start cursing, the chubby man poked his head out and apologetically said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, next time it will definitely be okay!" After saying this, he backed the vehicle to its original position, and the onlookers burst into laughter, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Hey... who, come here, let me tell you about the play!" The bearded man patted Wu Meng.

The armored car has arrived! Wu Meng saw the armed special police officer and the librarian carrying an iron box enter the room. He hurried to the door to keep an eye on the outside. At this moment, it was just past 8 o'clock, and apart from the film crew's vehicle around the corner, there were very few pedestrians outside. Wu Meng looked enviously at the special police officer walking past him with a gun. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He also graduated from a police academy, but now he was working as a security guard. Such is life; what else can one do but sigh?

Sister Li looked outside with envy and said, "My daughter has a dream of becoming a star. She is still young now, but when she gets a bit older, I will take her to the film studio to try her luck!"

Seeing Wu Meng still hesitating, the bearded man called out: "Assistant Hua! Come here for a moment, go negotiate with the bank manager right now, and by the way, borrow this security guard for half an hour." He then said to Wu Meng: "Don't worry, I've sent him to negotiate, and soon this act will require the cooperation of your bank staff as well"

Wu Meng smiled wryly and said, "I think you should better dismiss this thought. Haven't you heard of the unspoken rules? It's best to keep little girls away from this industry; the entertainment circle is quite chaotic!"

Wu Mengdao: "The security guard at this bank right here!"

Proud, immensely proud, it was his first time making a film. He, still holding a gun and watching the six windows below, did not realize that now the "set" had only him as the remaining actor, and even the director's car had long since departed

Director Jia glanced at the contract and nodded. Although he casually tossed it onto a nearby chair, Wu Meng looked down and saw it stated: "China XX Bank, XX Branch, agrees to lend the venue to Zhanquan Film Company between 8:00 and 9:00..."

Wu Meng also felt a bit nervous. He sat in the back row, holding a prop gun in his hands, with a canvas backpack behind him. He repeatedly recalled the actions and lines he had discussed with the director of the picture book.

Director Jia glared at him and scolded, "If you don't get it after three attempts, the lunch box will be canceled!"

Upon hearing this, the big-bearded man immediately shouted angrily: "Fire at your mother, can't you even remember a single word? Do you still want to continue?"

At this time, the employees arrived one after another. After a brief outdoor meeting, everyone returned to their respective positions to begin the preliminary tasks, such as debugging computers and organizing receipts.

The man with the big beard nodded and then emphasized: "It is essential to express it well! They must convey the feelings of panic and helplessness!"

The van slowly started, and then... it slowly came to a stop...

Sigh? What is all the noise outside? Wu Meng was starting up the front desk manager's computer when he suddenly heard a commotion coming from outside the door

Upon hearing this, the man with the big beard smiled and said: "The one next door? That's great. We just need to find your person in charge for some assistance. No problem, you can go ahead and take the photos. I'll have my assistant talk to your person in charge. Xiao Zhou, come over and take this gentleman to change his outfit"

Driving, parking, and rushing into the bank with a gun, the screams of customers and staff made Wu Meng feel so real

Who knows! It looks quite appealing, with a big beard. Isn't it said that directors all have big beards?" Wu Meng replied with a smile

What the hell is the quality of this group of people?" The bearded man threw his wallet to the ground, cursing angrily.

Xiao Zhou lowered his head in silence. Wu Meng stood at the bank entrance, watching from a distance. Since he was quite bored anyway, he decided to observe what the process of making a film was really like

In fact, Wu Meng really wants to experience the feeling of filming a television show, but if the manager were to fire him because of this...

Oh? Oh! My name is Wu Meng!" Wu Meng hurriedly followed behind.

"By the way! Make sure you all cover your faces!" the bearded man commanded from the truck

The elder brother said to m.hetushu.com, reassuring his companion, and then ran out after taking the money. Wu Meng heard the sound of the car starting and thought to himself: "I guess the director is about to call 'cut!'" In order to make his first performance in life more perfect, Wu Meng added a line for himself: "Everyone behave yourselves; if anyone dares to press the alarm, I'll take him down." As he spoke, he shook the fake gun in his hand

After filling the money, he casually tossed it to his elder brother and then said heavily: "Brother, please take good care of my old mother!" He then left behind the monitoring staff to prevent them from pressing the alarm!

The morning light is warm, and the cold dew still lingers. People are about to start their busy day anew. Wu Meng arrived at his post early again today, even though the bank officially begins its operations at 8:00. However, tasks such as opening the doors and waiting for the cash delivery truck must be completed before 8:00

The man with the big beard nodded and said: "Oh! You're Xiao Wu, right? Let me explain the scene to you. The plot is like this: the three of you are going to rob this bank. In the end, you will be responsible for holding the rear, knowing that the police will arrive very early, so you willingly sacrifice yourself for the big brother. There is a line you need to say after you go out the door, where you tell the other two to call out to the big brother, 'Please take care of my old mother!' Just that line, okay? Today, I will give you 200 for your labor. Normally, we pay 50 for a single line!"

The bank is located at the corner of the street. Opposite it is the wall of the film studio, and just on the other side of the wall, a half-truck is currently parked, with seven or eight people shouting under the vehicle.

What nonsense!" the bearded man shouted at a higher decibel.

"Xiao Wu! What is happening outside? Are they filming a television show?" Sister Li asked Wu Meng, who was sorting newspapers and magazines nearby, while she rinsed the mop.

Manager Wang's performance was outstanding! I never realized he had such a remarkable talent for acting! Wu Meng looked at the manager, who was on the verge of tears, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.