38 The Recommendation (1/2)
”Mr. Director, if it is not too troublesome, I come to talk to you about the dinner tonight,” began Qing Qing.
”Of course not. What about it? Do you have a place you would like to recommend?”
”As a matter of fact, I do,” answered Qing Qing as she pulled out a business card for a local restaurant from her back pocket, she placed the card on the table the director was sitting at before adding, ”I have recently attended a birthday party that my friend held at this location. The party was huge, it was about 100 people in attendance so the place is definitely big enough to fit the whole film crew.
”The restaurant serves wonderful and delicious western cuisine. Depending on our preference, we can have the chef prepare individual meals for every crew member or we can have it buffet style. I have asked the proprietor when I asked for their business card, they can handle either dinner style provided that we give them a heads up if the number of guests is too large. We can definitely do that when we book the place.
”Mr. Director, they also provide an extensive list for liquor so you do not need to worry about the atmosphere being too dry and awkward. Plus, the place is double-storey so we can book the entire second floor. That way we do not need to worry about privacy or disturbing other guests.
”If we dine on the second floor, we will also be offered a marvelous view because the walls are floor-length windows, they open up to the sky. It is truly a million dollar view.
”The best of all is the place just recently opened so it is still relatively unknown. This means that we will have a low possibility of attracting unwanted attention or crowd.”
”That sounds perfect. You definitely have done your research. I will get on the phone to book the venue after I review this cut. Thank you so much, Qing Qing. It is going to be a wonderful party to mark the end of the shooting for 'Bringing the Nation's Husband Home'. You have worked hard for the film, thank you,” said the director.
”Mr. Director, you are too kind. I still have much to learn from everyone. If Mr. Director is busy, then I will not take up any more of your time. I will see you at the party tonight,” Qing Qing paused before bowing in a show of respect as she retreated out of the editing room, adding in a sincere tone, ”Mr. Director, thank you for giving me this opportunity.”
The director smiled good-naturedly and his impression of Qing Qing only improved.
As he turned back to the monitor to do his work, Qing Qing pulled a purse out from her pocket and dropped it onto the floor. The leather purse landed noiselessly and without attracting the attention of anyone in the room other than the young woman who dropped it. She smiled sinfully as she slid the door close.
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Back at the set, Qing Qing approached Joann who was by then alone. Lee Mu had wandered off to work on his script.