vstars Chapter 43 The Dust Settles
Chapter 43 The Dust Settles
The meeting room discussion concluded that Ling Xia was unanimously elected as the female lead.
After the meeting ended, a large group of people gathered around Sister Zhao, smiling apologetically.
"When will Ling Xia have time to do something on my variety show?"
"My variety show is better."
"I have an important role in my movie, I wonder if Ling Xia could make a cameo appearance."
Sister Zhao noticed that Yang Youning's agent's face had darkened.
Ling Xia is incredibly lucky; she always gets unexpected things in unexpected situations, and even bad things can turn into good things.
Each time, it challenged her understanding.
Once Ling Xia finishes filming Director Zhang Ran's new drama, she can directly play the female lead in a TV series invested by the company.
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Sister Zhao was still negotiating with Director Zhang Ran when he approached her after posting his blog. He showed no airs of a famous director and appeared very sincere.
Now we just need to finalize the negotiations with Director Zhang Ran so that Ling Xia can join the crew.
In high spirits, Ling Xia met Director Zhang Ran at a coffee shop with Sister Zhao.
Director Zhang Ran is a man in his sixties with dark skin, a robust physique, and a healthy appearance. He looks like he exercises regularly and is very energetic.
He took the initiative to invite Ling Xia to film the movie. He was very approachable and chatted with her like an elder and a younger person.
Director Zhang Ran asked Ling Xia for her opinion on the script.
Have you read the script?
Ling Xia nodded, "I've already finished reading it."
Zhang Ran said, “The atmosphere in our crew is great, and you can learn from the seniors… However, we need to go to the grassroots level to learn more than three months before filming. Some actors have already gone to learn, and we’re just waiting for you. The learning phase will definitely be tedious. Have you thought it through?” The last sentence was quite meaningful.
The TV series is called "Glory". The story revolves around three rookie police officers who are fresh out of school. It tells the story of how they experience various cases at Xinghua Town Police Station and grow rapidly under the guidance of veteran police officers, gradually becoming qualified police officers.
This drama is an ensemble piece. Although Zhang Ran gave Ling Xia a small role, this role is actually that of the female lead.
The role assigned to Ling Xia is that of a hero's descendant, whom others call a "key protected animal."
Because he was restricted by his mother from a young age, he developed a rebellious personality.
However, she has a strong sense of empathy for the people and things around her, and can understand other people's difficulties and feelings. She is a kind and understanding person.
During my time at Xinghua Town Police Station, I gained many friendships and, with the help of my colleagues, achieved personal growth. Ultimately, I became an outstanding police officer.
The drama is a key national project and has been filmed in a low-key manner, so reporters have not dared to expose the plot or stills.
The production crew was shrouded in mystery, as were the other actors. Filming began silently, and the public only learned that a production was in progress when Ling Xia was officially announced as joining the cast.
Zhang Ran said he was going to learn, and he wasn't joking; he really wanted to go to the grassroots level to learn, all in order to make the filming effect better and more realistic.
When Ling Xia first arrived at the film crew, she didn't even see the director. She was directly taken to a local police station office by the crew members.
Ling Xia: !!!
The crew handed Ling Xia over to a bespectacled policewoman and drove away.
The bespectacled policewoman warmly arranged for Ling Xia to stay in an office.
"Old Yuan took your crew out to run some business. You'll have to wait here for a bit." As she said this, the bespectacled policewoman seemed to remember something and hurriedly left. A moment later, she came back in with a few books.
“These books are things that every police officer should know. You can take a look at them first. If the doors to other rooms are closed, don’t go near them. There may be some private spaces, so it’s best not to wander around. Wait for Lao Yuan to come back.”
"No recording or taking photos here. Use your eyes and ears to see and hear everything. Your phones will be checked every day before you leave. That's the rule."
"Here's your employee ID and meal card. The restrooms are on your left after you go out, and there's a water dispenser in the lobby. The cafeteria is in the backyard; I can take you there for lunch. If you need anything else, feel free to come find me; I'm at the office near the entrance."
Ling Xia hurriedly agreed.
Ling Xia sat at a wooden desk with a potted green ivy on it, its leaves large and plump.
Looking around the room, it resembled an old classroom, with white walls and a few wooden tables.
As Lingxia walked past the table, she noticed that all the books on it were those given to her by a bespectacled policewoman. Lingxia guessed that this room must be occupied by actors who would be filming together later.
It's almost October now, the weather is hot, the windows are wide open, and there's a standing fan blowing loudly next to us.
There was a broom and a dustpan in one corner by the door.
Lingxia opened her backpack and took out her water bottle and phone.
I picked up the book on the table and looked at it.
"Handbook for Law Enforcement and Public Opinion Risk Prevention by Public Security Police Officers" -- Author: Cui Chengyou.
Psychological Breakthrough: Psychological Principles and Methods in Interrogation -- Author: Bi Xixi.
200 Common Police Situation Handling Guidelines -- Author: Wang Yingchun.
Interpretation of the Regulations on Procedures for Handling Administrative Cases by Public Security Organs and Physical Guides, etc.
With nothing else to do, Lingxia opened a book and started reading.
The bright sunshine made the green plants on the table appear even more lush and vibrant.
The room was quiet, but the outside was bustling with activity.
In this small county town, although there are no murder cases, everyday family matters are very common.
In a short while, Lingxia had already heard several stories of family disputes escalating to the point of involving the police.
Her room was just one room away from the service hall. The weather was hot and humid, and the room doors were almost always open. From quite a distance, you could hear a woman loudly complaining from the front door to the courtyard and then to the hall that her husband was a scoundrel who had taken a college student in his twenties as his mistress.
Upon arriving at the lobby, the older woman couldn't help but slap the mistress a few more times in the service hall.
The woman, enraged, was so bad that even several police officers couldn't stop her; it was quite a scene.
Lingxia peeked into the hall from the doorway.
Real-life incidents often unfold in very simple ways. These are probably the kinds of ordinary cases that grassroots police officers handle.
How could such a big case be handled in a small county town?
Several more police officers arrived and separated the group for interrogation. The mistress, who was bleeding from her head, was taken away for treatment. When the wife saw that her husband was protecting the mistress at the police station, she ignored the mistress and slapped the man hard across the face with her sleeve. The man lost his balance and fell to the ground.
"You shrew, who would like you if you looked like this?" the man said, pointing at his wife.
"You've completely forgotten all the sweet words you said before we got married. Don't you even know what kind of person you were before? I didn't even ask for a dowry when I married you, and your family was dirt poor."