Chapter 1073 Farce
"Go out and have a look. Are all the crews here so brave?" Liu Jinghui put away his pad and looked at Dai Mingsheng as he walked.
Dai Mingsheng said embarrassedly: "I'm really sorry. They are probably afraid of wasting time. If the crew delays for one day, hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars may be lost. We haven't released any news here, and the outside world doesn't know that there is a murder case here. So, we are occupying the place, and the crew probably wants to test it out."
What he said was very real. The film and television city is the pillar industry of Lanyue City. There are many people working in the industry and many related companies. Everyone relies on this place for their livelihood, and as a first-line crew, they are naturally unwilling to bear such unexpected losses.
Mu Zhiyang next to him was a little surprised: "Does it cost hundreds of thousands a day? If the venue here can't be used, can't they use other venues? They can always find a similar one."
"A crew has a director, an assistant director, a script supervisor, several photographers and photography assistants, several lighting, one or two makeup and props, and actors, etc., there must be more than 20 people. The crew that had the accident had more than 60 people at the time. Now, if the crew outside deducts the extras, half of the people have to wait outside. Whether it's a transfer or something, it costs a lot of money." This time it was Dai Mingsheng's deputy who spoke, which was half a round.
"It feels like they are doing investigations every day." Jiang Yuan immediately remembered the days when he was hit by a large amount of personnel expenses.
Liu Jinghui smiled and said, "It's useless for them to be afraid when encountering such a thing. Don't they have to ask for help from insurance or financial sponsors?"
Dai Mingsheng was stunned and said, "That's right, but they still have the idea of solving it themselves."
"I hope they are really afraid of losing money." Liu Jinghui smiled and then said more bluntly, "The crews I know are all smart people, and they speak better than each other. I don't know if the crews in Lanyue Film and Television City are special."
His statement is also logically clear and raises a question that is difficult to refute - are people in the crew really afraid of losing money?
Some people may be afraid, especially those in the industry who use their own money to make movies. There are indeed people who want to split the money into eight petals, but most, the vast majority of the film and television people, use other people's money to make movies, so how can they be so afraid of losing money - this point, Liu Jinghui and Jiang Yuan and others, all have a deep understanding.
The money that should be compensated will be compensated.
"Go meet these people." Jiang Yuan also became interested.
Seeing this, Mu Zhiyang immediately turned on the intercom to call for help. The crew, hey, there might be martial artists inside. What if someone is as good at fighting as Jackie Chan in the movie? We have to get more people over.
In a moment, Jiang Yuan and others walked out of the gate of the imitation Ming courtyard together.
Outside the gate, the ground was paved with blue bricks, spacious like a small square, and it was originally used for filming.
At this time, the police occupied about one-third of the entrance, pulled up a yellow cordon, and several fully equipped police officers stood outside.
Outside the cordon, more than a dozen people, almost 20 people, some in casual clothes, some in costumes, were shouting inside.
"What should we do?" Dai Mingsheng had decided to follow orders on the way out, and now he asked Liu Jinghui and Jiang Yuan directly.
Liu Jinghui looked at Jiang Yuan and asked, "Do you want to make it bigger or smaller?"
"Round up all these people first." Jiang Yuan said, and asked, "Is this considered big or small?"
"It can't be bigger." Liu Jinghui smiled, he liked Jiang Yuan's straightforwardness. With a live criminal investigation in hand, he really dares to make a decision.
Seeing this, Dai Mingsheng also nodded and said, "Then I'll call the director."
Several people had already made a decision before they walked to the front of the cordon.
At this time, Dai Mingsheng took the initiative to say, "I'm the responsible police officer here, what do you want?"
The police officers of Lanyue City Bureau saw that the criminal police detachment leader had come forward, and immediately moved over here. Several smart police officers on the scene had also picked up the walkie-talkie.
Under normal circumstances, even if it is a murder case, the criminal police detachment leader will not be directly responsible for solving the case. In fact, most murder cases do not reach the level of the criminal police detachment, and are often handled by the police stations of various districts and counties. For example, the case in Ningtai was first handed over to the Ningtai County Criminal Police Brigade, and it would not rise to the Qinghe City Criminal Police Brigade.
Similarly, the case in Qianjin District, Qinghe City, was also handled by the Criminal Police Brigade of Qianjin District Bureau. If it was not a serious case, it would not be the turn of the Criminal Police Brigade. In most cities, the Criminal Police Brigade tends to guide, manage, publicize and support units.
This time, it was Dai Mingsheng who invited Jiang Yuan to come, so he appeared to accompany him. For the police officers of Lanyue City Bureau at the scene, even if they were still in a state of confidentiality, they immediately realized that this case was definitely a serious case!
The group of people gathered outside the cordon immediately felt a strong sense of oppression in the sight of a group of police officers.
Compared with actors who need to practice their eyes, criminal police practice their eyes in their daily work. If used now, the effect will be outstanding.
The few people who just shouted loudly became a little uneasy.
"What do you want?" Dai Mingsheng asked again, purely for baiting.
"We...we are from the crew of "The Pharmacy of the Past". We should be able to use the venue here today. If you take it, who will be responsible for our losses?" The man in the lead stood up bravely. The voice is loud and somewhat shows signs of training.
Liu Jinghui thought to himself, this is bringing out the skills in the play.
De Mingsheng smiled steadily and asked, "Isn't anyone negotiating with you?"
The leading man paused for a moment: "I don't know about that. But I know that once our crew stops, we will lose hundreds of thousands a day. So many personnel are paid on a daily basis, and so are the cameras, lighting and props. The rent and the actor's schedule are the most difficult to adjust..."
"What do you call it?" Demingson interrupted.
The leading man's momentum was suppressed again, and he raised his head and said: "I'm not afraid to tell you, my name is Liu Xueyi. Everyone, I just want to fight for my legitimate rights and interests. I have reserved the venue and paid for it. If I say it can't be used, I can't. If you use it, do we deserve the loss? It has nothing to do with us if you solve the case..."
"What's the name of the producer of your crew? Forget it." Dai Mingsheng turned to the assistant next to him and said: "Look for the information about this crew, see who is in charge and who pays, call and give it to me. "
Liu Xueyi was already prepared for a confrontation, but he didn't expect the police opposite to call him directly.
Liu Xueyi was stunned and said, "Even if the producer agrees, wouldn't we still be out of work?"
"As long as you get the salary." Dai Mingsheng looked at him and said: "If the crew dares to owe you wages, you can call the mayor's hotline or call the police to find me. My name is Dai Mingsheng, captain of the Lanyue City Criminal Police Detachment. But if the producer pays you and your colleagues full wages, there is no need for you to make such a fuss. In fact, I wonder why you are making such a fuss on behalf of the capitalists.”
Liu Xueyi murmured for a long time and said: "The production of a TV series will be beneficial to everyone, right?"
He turned for support.
The companions who had just roared loudly looked at each other and responded in a moderate voice.
During the confrontation, the assistant returned with the phone, handed it to Dai Mingsheng, and whispered: "The producer of this film is called Li Jike. He is a small producer and belongs to Lisong Culture. I have made it clear."
Dai Mingsheng took the phone, turned on the speakerphone in front of Liu Xueyi, and said: "Producer Li, this is Dai Mingsheng, I turned on the speakerphone, what do you say?"
"Firmly support!" Producer Li's voice came from the phone, and then shouted: "Liu Xueyi, are you mentally ill? Come back to me!"
"He is not in a hurry to go back." Dai Mingsheng hung up the phone, looked at Liu Xueyi, and asked: "The producer didn't call you here, why are you here to make trouble?"