Chapter 149 The Dead Horse Troubles
Ma Yuchen, who was squatting on the ground to check the horses, turned his head and shook his head gently towards the crew.
The dark horse is dead.
"Old Ma, what's going on?" Director Li Huizhu looked panicked.
I just watched the actor fall, and I was worried that something serious would happen.
But now the actor is fine, but something happened to the horse!
“I don’t know.” Lao Ma looked solemn.
At this time, Zhang Yuan, whose breath was disordered and his face turned pale, stepped forward.
Even if he was not seriously injured, the sudden accident still had a lot of psychological impact.
He tried his best to calm down his emotions and straighten out his thoughts.
"Director Li, I think we need to call the police immediately!" Zhang Yuan said in a low voice.
"And all the circuses have to be stopped."
"Why?" Li Huizhu was also confused because of this emergency.
“There was something wrong with the horse I was riding just now.”
“I suspect that our crew has been tricked.”
"Ah!" Ma Yuchen exclaimed.
But before he finished speaking, a dozen big men with local accents rushed into the set and ran straight to the dead black horse.
Hula...
Several people ran to the horse, knelt down, and rubbed their knees against the mud. They slid to the horse's body and cried loudly.
“Ouch!”
"I'm so cute!"
"Take off my little black pussy!"
"My good horse was killed by your crew..."
It’s so sad to cry, even my dead dad didn’t even have so many tears.
Not to mention the dozen or so people surrounding the horses, there were also a dozen or so people with fierce looks on their faces who came near the camera crew, kicked off the folding stools on the ground, raised their hands and hugged the most expensive ones. Those cameras.
"Compensate!"
"Pay us horse money!"
"If you don't pay, I'll give you the machine to take it away."
"Yes, yes, take it away, all Pull it away! ”
Crying and crying, pressing things, this process is smooth and smooth.
Li Huizhu was stunned and turned to look at Zhang Yuan.
She didn’t expect that this young man would hit the spot right away.
Zhang Yuan also found out the clues after contacting the people before and after he fell.
When he first took over the reins of the horse, he found that the horse was not in the right condition.
My eyes were red and my whole body was shaking.
Thinking about it now, the horse must have been seriously ill, and the renters gave the horse a stimulant-like drug to cheer it up before handing it over to the crew.
The symptoms of horses are obviously caused by excessive excitement.
The huge burden brought by doping has dealt a heavy blow to the horse's already fragile body system.
As soon as the effect of the medicine wore off, he immediately died of heart and lung failure.
As for why Zhang Yuan saw through the opponent's tricks so easily?
This is called learning from mistakes.
In his previous life, when he was still working at the Zhao Decai construction site, he often lacked manpower due to overtime work.
At this time, workers have to be recruited temporarily, and most of them will find people from the local area.
One day, a migrant worker came. He looked innocent and ordinary, and no one cared about him.
After arriving, it’s time to work, but this person’s work is very unskilled.
But there is really a shortage of manpower, so even if the skills are poor, they can only be used temporarily.
Zhang Yuan thought that at worst, he would send people off after the construction period was over.
But things soon became strange.
The problem is not at work, but outside of work.
On the first day, the worker’s wife came to the construction site, stayed in the same room with him, and said she would take care of him.
The next day, this person's cousin also came to the construction site and said that he wanted to join his elder brother.
On the third day, this person’s cousin also came.
The fourth day, the fifth day, the sixth day...
A week later, the worker’s seven aunts, eight aunts, uncles and brothers gathered together to number twenty or thirty people. , all wandering around the construction site.
Do you think they want to form a group to steal things?
That's too much to look down on.
On this day, the workers are working.
The same goes for this brother who has seven aunts and eight aunts. He follows other workers to cut aluminum.
If you keep cutting, this guy won’t cut it properly.
Put your calf under the disc saw...
Crack it!
Five steps ahead, blood spattered, and the wound was so deep that bones were visible!
The simple migrant workers around were shocked.
At this time, all the relatives came in droves.
The lines are very different from those of those who cried "dead horse". They are just crying and cursing the foreman.
Dozens of relatives made a big fuss at the construction site, making the already tight construction schedule even worse.
In the end, Fatty Zhao paid 300,000 in medical expenses.
Not only did it suffer a huge loss, it also stopped work for three days, resulting in a loss of over one million.
This is the trick that people use to form a group to blackmail someone and get someone out of the way.
Although the two things are different, the underlying logic is the same.
Just like the prototype of the movie "The Blind Shaft", those three mine murders shocked the whole country. Among them, the most vicious Zheng Jikuan gang killed more than 110 people!
In comparison, a dead horse, cut off its legs, is as gentle as a club technician.
"Then, then, then, what should we do?" Li Huizhu was still a womanizer after all. When she saw this, she felt like she had a machine gun in her mouth, and kept beating her back and forth.
“A few points.” Zhang Yuan lowered his eyebrows, knowing that this time the crew would not be able to survive without some blood.
“First, call the police, discuss solutions under police supervision, don’t keep it private.”
"Second, the horses of this company must no longer be used, and even the local horses can no longer be used."
"Third, be prepared to compensate, ask for cash, and hand it over in front of the police. Give it to the other party, sign it, and keep the evidence."
"They deliberately deducted it, and we still have to pay for it!" Chen Shisan said angrily.
“If they don’t pay compensation, they will make a fuss. The crew will stop work for a day, and the loss will be at least hundreds of thousands.”
“People are aware of this, and that’s why they dare to do this.” Zhang Yuan He said patiently.
Who asked you to find such an irregular company for cheap?
Just like buying a fund for financial management, why don’t we give you some sweetener first?
When you fall into the trap, you can’t help yourself.
You are greedy for other people’s interest, but they are greedy for your principal.
"That's the way it is anyway. I'm just giving you a suggestion." He rubbed his shoulders: "I'm going to the hospital for a checkup. Everyone, I'll say goodbye."
It's okay to raise points, but to deal with the problem, Li Huizhu and Chen Shisan have to deal with it themselves.
It's everyone's business how to take the road. Even if it goes astray, it's your choice.
As an actor, he has no right to make decisions for the general.
"Okay, someone, come here and take Zhang Yuan to the hospital."
I went to the nearby municipal hospital for a full body check-up, except for a few bruises and a few small scratches scratched by dead branches on the ground. Other than that, he was fine.
On the morning of the second day, the crew stopped working.
It was not until noon that the two directors came to the dining area with bitter expressions on their faces.
"Director Li, do you want to shoot in the afternoon?"
"Shoot."
Zhang Yuan understood clearly. It seems that the other party has accepted my suggestion and has resolved the matter. .
Otherwise, how could we start shooting in the afternoon?
Chen Shisan’s face was full of exhaustion, and he was beaten hard by a local snake. Of course, he was not in a happy mood.
"How much... in the end?" Zhang Yuan made a gesture of counting money with his fingers.
“Two hundred thousand.”
Zhang Yuan shrugged.
It stands to reason that horses are just like cars, with prices ranging from high to low.
A cheap foal only costs a few thousand yuan, and an ordinary native horse in poor condition only costs tens of thousands. But once you start paying attention to breed, bloodline, and appearance, the price will spiral upward.
Domestic horses generally do not exceed 30,000.
But a half-blood horse costs 50,000 to 60,000 yuan.
If it's an Arabian horse or a sweat horse, it won't cost hundreds of thousands if it's good quality.
If it comes to purebred horses... The so-called purebred horses are not some kind of purebred horses, but a separate horse breed, which refers to the direct descendants of three stallions with ancestral ancestors.
The cost of breeding one of its outstanding stallions can reach millions.
The price of a top-notch horse is no cheaper than a top-notch sports car!
The dead black horse was in good condition. If it had been alive and in its prime, it would have cost around 30,000 to 50,000 yuan.
But I'm a slave to you, and I'm a fish and meat. I've made it clear that I've blackmailed you, and two hundred thousand is not much.
"Director Li, Director Chen, what should our crew do next for the circus?" Zhang Yuan asked while eating.
“I don’t know.” Li Huizhu’s mind became a mess.
She doesn’t dare to use this cheap horse team now.
As Zhang Yuan said before, she did not dare to use the local cavalry for fear of being cheated again.
At this time, Chen Shisan pushed her with his elbow, and then whispered.
“Hey, when he asked about this, it shouldn’t be in vain.”
“What do you mean?”
“Remember before our crew started filming, Didn't he solve the problem in that scene?"
Li Huizhu remembered it, but just as she was about to speak, Chen Shisan stopped her.
"This kid is very smart. Where can I find a free job? Let me ask first."
Chen Shisan turned around and asked with a smile.
"Zhang Yuan, do you have access to horses?"
"Yes, there are, but the price should not be cheap." Zhang Yuan replied honestly.
The two directors looked cold, looked at each other, and asked softly: "How much kickback do you want?"
"What kind of rebate?" Zhang Yuan was stunned and quickly waved his hand: "You are overthinking it. I said it is expensive, not that I want a rebate."
"It is because the cost of using horses is high."
"If the two directors are interested, I can help contact them."
"But..."
Hearing his change of subject, the eyes of the two directors became solemn again.
"I think the character of the Seven Nights Demon actually has more roles to play."
"Hey!" Chen Shisan breathed a sigh of relief.
It turns out that this is all, just to add some drama.
For him as a screenwriter and director, it is hard to believe.
“It’s easy to say. The character Qiye, as the villain and tragic figure in the love story between Ning Caichen and Xiaoqian, really needs to strengthen his role!”
Chen Shisan immediately answered the question in a high-sounding voice and agreed on the spot.
"Okay, I'll contact you right now."
"Wait a minute, the horse you found won't conflict with these local snakes, right?" Li Huizhu asked worriedly.
"Probably not..."
More than a day later, more than a dozen white trucks parked in the open space near the crew.
The bodies of these trucks are welded with layers of densely packed railings, forming a net cage around the rear of the vehicle.
Each cage contains a horse.
Director Li stepped forward without unloading the cart. He just took a quick look and realized that these horses were much more beautiful than the horses of the unlucky company before.
Every hair shines in the sun, as bright as silk.
“Yo, Zhang Yuan!”
"Long time no see, you're here!"
A tall and strong man like an iron tower jumped out of the car, let out a roaring laugh, and walked towards Zhang Yuan.
The visitor is Jin Song, who has collaborated with Zhang Yuan twice, playing the roles of Hebi Weng and Helian Tieshu in "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" and "The Eight Parts of the Dragon" respectively.
Why did Zhang Yuan come to him?
There are two reasons.
First, this person is a native of Yunnan, born and raised in Kunming.
Secondly, this person’s identity and experience are also quite special.
Before becoming an actor, he was the equestrian coach of the provincial sports team.
In fact, he was originally a professional athlete in the modern pentathlon, but after a serious equestrian accident, he had no choice but to change his career to become a coach.
The horses he transported are the horses from the provincial sports team racecourse.
Although the horses they brought were all candidates, they were still good horses for racing, and were naturally much more beautiful than Yehuchan's horse rental company.
From Kunming to Dali, this was specially transported over a journey of more than 300 kilometers, and the cost was high.
No matter how high the price is, it is cheaper than being blackmailed!
Besides, no one can guarantee that the rogue company will not join forces with other companies to make a comeback, or deliberately hinder the crew's follow-up efforts.
But the horses of the Provincial Sports Team are different.
That's a well-organized horse.
People are well-organized and have a three-point straight waist, which makes them more popular in the blind date market.
Horses are just like people. After all, we are all cattle and horses...
Most people would not dare to touch this well-organized horse.
Move, but there will be big trouble.
After explaining the ins and outs of the future to the two directors, they thanked Jin Song profusely.
Jin Song winked at Zhang Yuan.
Being able to make friends with the two directors was something he could only dream of as an actor.
"Zhang Yuan, come to my room later in the evening. You and I will study the script together with Shisan."
After explaining to Jin Song and organizing people to unload the truck, Li Huizhu patted his shoulder with a smile.
This man is much more honest than the bearded man. He means what he says and will fulfill his terms as soon as the horses arrive.
After the crew's work was completed, Zhang Yuan returned to the hotel room, planning to wash up before going to Li Huizhu's place.
"I finally got to the point where I can go to the female director's room to talk about the script..."
It's a pity that this female director is really average-looking.
Going into the bathroom, Zhang Yuangang took off his coat, but felt tight all over.
"No, that table just now..."
He immediately backed out of the bathroom.
I went directly to the bathroom after returning to the room, instead of going deeper into the house.
But when he glanced out of the corner of his eye, he found that there seemed to be something extra in the house.
When I came out and took a look, it was indeed the case!
Opposite the double bed covered with snow-white sheets and quilts, is a dark vermilion wooden writing desk.
Zhang Yuan often writes and draws on the script at the table, so there are a lot of papers, pens, water glasses and other sundries piled on it.
But things are very different now!
Zhang Yuan quietly walked forward. On the table at this time, there was a pile of rectangular objects the size of a laptop and as thick as a fist, tightly wrapped in old newspapers.
I raised my nose and took a sniff. Apart from the faint smell of ink, there was no other odor.
Rolling his eyes and thinking carefully, Zhang Yuan quietly opened the corner of the newspaper to reveal the contents.
After opening it, a hint of light pink that was very familiar to him was revealed inside.
"This is..."
He seemed to have guessed what it was, and then he stopped being careful and tore open the package with force, completely revealing the contents.
The things contained here are very simple and pure.
It's so pure that everyone loves it.
Money!
A stack of pink notes, neatly stacked into a square, was lying quietly on his desk.
Zhang Yuan raised his hand to pick up a pile and rubbed it with his fingers.
“Really.”
"It's not the crew's prop money."
With full of doubts, he roughly counted it.
One pile is ten thousand, a total of twenty piles.
Full calculation, a total of 200,000 yuan!
……
(End of this chapter)