frightfiction Chapter 286 High Temperature
Chapter 286 High Temperature
Meanwhile, in the VIP room.
The standing air conditioner was set to the lowest temperature, and even the air outlet was blowing out a misty, cold air, which barely counteracted the scorching heat outside.
There were some common fruits on the table. Although they weren't particularly rare, they were still considered a lavish treat in this setting.
"Please forgive us for any shortcomings in our hospitality."
The speaker was none other than the director, Saiweng, whom the two had just mentioned.
He smiled and bowed to the people around him.
The group of people sitting around were dressed in fine clothes, and it was clear that they were either rich or noble.
The woman sitting in the middle, in particular, was not only young and beautiful, but also had an outstanding temperament, making her stand out among the group of big shots.
Seeing that Director Sai was so polite, she smiled and replied, "Director, you're too kind. We arrived too suddenly."
The person who came was Bai Li.
Sitting next to her were the other investors in "The Craftsman".
Their visit today was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something they had planned long ago; they just hadn't informed the film crew beforehand.
On the one hand, there was a concern that if the production crew was notified in advance, they would go to great lengths to accommodate the guests, disrupting the normal filming schedule;
On the other hand, I also wanted to see the crew's most authentic daily filming conditions without disturbing them.
However, now was clearly not a good time to visit. The scorching sun was high in the sky, so they could only rest in the VIP room for a while and go out after the sun had set a little.
At this moment, several investors, led by Bai Li, sat scattered in the VIP room, chatting quietly among themselves, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
Their conversation revolved around the film crew's shooting progress and status.
Director Saiweng wiped his sweat: "Working in the high temperatures is indeed more difficult than I imagined."
Bai Li's gaze swept across the slightly distorted air outside the window, and she felt a deep sense of understanding.
On her way here, she had already witnessed the terrifying heat.
The moment I stepped off the bus, a sandstorm hit my face and a wave of heat swept over me.
Just a few minutes outside felt like a sauna, and I was sweating all over.
The crew members had to face such high temperatures almost every day, and the hardships they endured are unimaginable.
Bai Li couldn't help but comfort him, saying, "Director Sai Weng, there's no need to be so modest. It's already quite surprising that the 'Tian Gong' crew was able to maintain the filming schedule under these circumstances."
Director Saiweng quickly waved his hand, his face filled with sincere gratitude: "Mr. Bai, you're too kind. To be honest, the only reason we've been able to keep the schedule going in this godforsaken place is thanks to the 'tough stuff' provided by all the investors!"
"First and foremost, it's this air conditioner!"
He pointed to the standing air conditioner that was blowing cold air.
"If it weren't for the special funds you all approved in advance to equip all the rooms in the theater, we would have all fainted from the heat, and the sophisticated equipment would have broken down. Now at least we have a place where we can catch our breath and where the equipment can cool down."
"Then comes the water!"
When the topic of water resources came up, Director Saiweng's voice became even more agitated.
“In this place, water is more precious than oil or gold. With so many of us, the daily consumption of drinking water, domestic water, and water for cooling equipment is enormous. It’s all thanks to everyone coordinating a dedicated, uninterrupted supply convoy that brings water from hundreds of kilometers away. And those large mobile water purification devices have ensured a sufficient and basic clean water source. Otherwise, the water shortage alone would have brought the crew to its knees.”
Bai Li could tell that Director Sai Weng was the type who was very talkative. Once he started talking, he not only talked non-stop, but he was also very good at talking and knew how to say things that people liked to hear.
Otherwise, why would he be a director?
She glanced at the other investors around her, who seemed to enjoy the flattering chatter from the old man.
Bai Li couldn't help but smile and continued watching Director Saiweng's "performance".