After dealing with these matters, Ji Xiaoli took some time to visit the film crew again.
Since she still had a few shots to reshoot, she simply stayed at the crew for another two days.
However, practice makes perfect. After gaining some filming experience, Ji Xiaoli became more proficient when shooting. Most of the shots were completed in one take, and only a small number needed some adjustments.
After filming the last shot, Ji Xiaoli finally let out a sigh of relief.
At this time, the director walked up with a smile and said, "Congratulations, Xiaoli. You've wrapped up today."
Ji Xiaoli also politely smiled and said, "Thanks to your and everyone's care these days, I was able to wrap up so smoothly."
Otherwise, as an amateur with no filming experience, it would have been quite troublesome for her.
The director waved his hand and said, "What are you talking about? It's all because you have high talent, Xiaoli. You learn things quickly."
To be honest, before the filming, the director was very worried that Ji Xiaoli might act like a diva. But unexpectedly, she was very humble and hard - working.
As they were talking, other people also gathered around and began to congratulate Ji Xiaoli on wrapping up.
After getting along for so many days, they had developed some feelings. Ji Xiaoli replied to each of them one by one and then prepared to pack up and leave.
But just as she was about to go, the director suddenly said, "Xiaoli, wait a moment."
Ji Xiaoli was a bit confused. "Does the director still have some shots to film?"
Could it be that the funds were not enough? Maybe she should invest some more.
The director, of course, didn't know what she was thinking. Instead, he said with a smile, "Xiaoli, you've just wrapped up. I'm afraid it may not be easy for our crew to get together like this in the future. How about we go for a wrap - up dinner tonight?"
Ji Xiaoli was a bit puzzled.
Wasn't a wrap - up dinner supposed to be held only after the entire crew had finished shooting all the scenes?
But the male and female leads hadn't finished their shots yet. Why were they having a wrap - up dinner?
The director didn't seem to think there was anything wrong. He even started to plan where to hold it. "I know there's a grilled fish restaurant nearby. Their fish is very fresh and well - grilled. How about we all go there for dinner tonight?"
Ji Xiaoli quickly waved her hand and rejected the proposal. "Director, the crew hasn't completely wrapped up yet. Why are we having a wrap - up dinner?"
It wouldn't be good if it was just for her.
But the director had his own reasoning. "Isn't a wrap - up dinner supposed to be held when someone wraps up? You've finished shooting, Xiaoli. It's just right for everyone to celebrate for you."
Lin Yinuo was reluctant to let Ji Xiaoli go. Hearing this, her eyes lit up and she also started to persuade. "Yes, Sister Xiaoli. It's rare for us to be together. How about having a wrap - up dinner before you leave?"
Others also started to persuade one after another. After all, everyone knew that Ji Xiaoli was not only an ordinary supporting actress but also the biggest investor and producer of this crew.
It was no problem for the crew to invite Ji Xiaoli for a wrap - up dinner, let alone for three days and three nights.
"Yes, Sister Ji, just have dinner with us tonight. It's rare for us to relax together."
The assistant director also put down the camera and sincerely persuaded, "Xiaoli, just give me some face and have dinner with us tonight."
Seeing so many people persuading her, Ji Xiaoli thought for a while and finally agreed.
After all, it was hard to refuse such kind invitations, and Ji Xiaoli felt embarrassed to decline.
So as soon as the day's filming was over, the director started to arrange the finishing work. He also called the grilled fish restaurant to book several large private rooms.
After everything was settled in the evening, he took all the crew members to the restaurant.
The director specially prepared a small private room and only invited Ji Xiaoli, the male and female leads, and some main responsible persons.
When arranging the seats, the director arranged Ji Xiaoli, the big investor, in the main seat. He and the assistant director sat on her left, and Lin Yinuo, who had a good relationship with Ji Xiaoli, sat on her right.
After everyone was seated, the director first said a few polite words and then began to introduce the grilled fish.
"This restaurant has been open for twenty or thirty years. I ate here when I was young, and the taste hasn't changed at all. It's so delicious, spicy and fragrant!" As the director was talking, he recalled the past and even touched his beer belly.
Ji Xiaoli kindly took a bite and found that the fish was indeed as the director said, fragrant and spicy.
Since the crew had been shooting in a closed environment and everyone usually ate boxed lunches, it was a rare opportunity to have a big meal. So everyone immediately sped up their eating.
When they had eaten enough, Ji Xiaoli suddenly remembered something. "By the way, director, I'm preparing a variety show. You can come and join in the fun if you're free."
The director was a bit curious. "What kind of show?"
Ji Xiaoli simply introduced her idea in general. At the end, she said, "If everyone is interested, you can also come and play in my show."
Hearing this, Lin Yinuo was a bit tempted.
Someone even directly asked, "What type of variety show is it?"
Ji Xiaoli took a look and recognized that the speaker was the male lead of this crew, a very popular young actor.
She was immediately a bit tempted. If some well - known figures appeared in the new show, it would surely be more beneficial for increasing the ratings.
This young actor was a good candidate. If he could participate, it would probably attract a large number of fans.
Thinking of this, Ji Xiaoli immediately patiently explained, "My show is a knowledge - based quiz show. The main invitees are academic - oriented artists and amateurs. It mainly tests their knowledge reserve."
Hearing this, the male lead sighed and said regretfully, "I may have no chance to participate in this show. I originally wanted to join in the fun, but now I find that if I go, it will only hurt my self - esteem."
Although he said he was regretful, he actually said it in a very humorous tone.
Everyone at the table smiled kindly and started to tease.
Ji Xiaoli thought for a while and felt that she could still try to persuade him.
"Although ours is a quiz variety show, there are still some innovations. There won't only be hosts and contestants on the stage. There can also be some guests."
The male lead also became interested. "Guests? Are they the same as those in the talent shows?"
Ji Xiaoli had a general idea in her mind. "It's not exactly the same as in the talent shows. We will invite some well - known artists as warm - up guests. For example, they can appear as important guests at appropriate times to liven up the atmosphere and expand the influence."
This was actually a win - win situation. The variety show invested by Ji Xiaoli must cost a lot, and there would be no problem with resources and promotion.
If an artist could appear on Ji Xiaoli's variety show, it would also greatly improve their popularity.
So after this wrap - up dinner, Ji Xiaoli received several implicit applications from people who wanted to be guests in this show.
Ji Xiaoli thought for a while and simply announced the news of her variety show on the Internet.