Chapter 77 - Quitting the Production (2/2)

After Xing Yao received Cheng Yi’s funds, they still had a balance on their books and were not short of funds.

According to the memories from her previous life, the profits from ‘Beacon’ were not bad. According to the distribution, Yu Wan’s pay might be five percent more than before.

Jiang Zhi raised her hand and nodded. “I accept.”

Many of the crew members looked in the direction of the wind and expressed their willingness to continue working.

Director Zheng heaved a sigh of relief. However, he saw Jiang Lu lazily fiddling with her nails. She raised her eyes and said, “I don’t agree to this.

“How much could an actor’s pay be? You can’t even afford to pay for the film. Who knows if you’re trying to renege on your debt? It’s not uncommon for people to run away after filming in this industry!”

Jiang Lu’s words quickly caused a stir. The actors who initially agreed wavered and hesitated.

There were unspoken rules in the entertainment industry. In a production crew that involved huge investments and many actors, the producers would almost never replace the actors of high status and fame.

Firstly, it was very troublesome to replace the actors halfway through, which involved reshoots. Secondly, the actors had a large fan base, so the influence of public opinion also needed to be considered.

Jiang Lu used this reason to force Director Zheng to compromise.

Director Zheng frowned and wanted to temporarily calm her down. He said sincerely, “Jiang Lu, you know the situation of our production team…”

Jiang Lu shook her head and stared at Jiang Zhi with hostility. She remembered their previous actions and sneered.

“Why? Are you only considering whether Jiang Zhi agrees or not? If I don’t agree now, you can either pay up or stop filming!”

Her expression was arrogant, and Director Zheng was under a lot of pressure at the moment. He needed someplace to vent his anger and she had struck his nerve, so he slammed the table and said.

“You want to quit the role?”

Jiang Lu stirred the coffee and raised her eyes. “Yes! How is it?”

“You dare to ask me to quit the role? The crew of ‘Beacon’ is constantly undergoing improvizations. At such short notice, can you find a newbie who is familiar with the script and replace me?”

Jiang Lu’s tone was firm, and the atmosphere in the room froze.

Director Zheng clenched his fists, but his gaze fell on Jiang Zhi, who had been quietly watching the chaos from the side. His eyes lit up, and he pointed at her and said, “If you dare to leave, I will discuss it with the producer and ask Jiang Zhi to replace you!

“Whether it’s her acting skills or her comprehension ability, she is a hundred times better than you!

“Jiang Zhi is the most suitable candidate for the role! I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to fulfill my dream! You have allowed me to work with Jiang Zhi!”

Director Zheng was angry and shouted in a higher tone than usual..