203: Chapter 203 Please Speak Mandarin

Li Xiaoqiang was one of the on-site producers and also the third assistant director for the "a moment of romance" crew, responsible for assisting the first and second assistant directors in handling on-site organization and management.

He felt quite smug at this moment—he had properly dealt with that "Mainland Girl" this morning, and he was still quite pleased about it.

Originally, he had been a bit disgusted that the film had found a "Mainland Boy" to play the male lead.

But, well, making money wasn't shameful; he could just endure it and it would pass.

As for causing trouble for Lin Chuyan?

He didn't have the guts for that, not even secretly, because if any problems arose, he would be the one to pay the price later.

But causing a little trouble for his assistant wasn't a problem, and he didn't want anything else; he just didn't like her.

Besides, there were no consequences for doing this—I just don't understand Mandarin, is that not allowed?

Also, there were so many people on set, could the other party really identify him one by one to cause trouble?

Which artist would be that free?

As it happened, Lin Chuyan was exactly that "meddlesome."

Everyone on set knew him and knew he had a good personality, so this was the first time they had seen this expression on his face.

Many people were already discussing it.

"What's this about?"

"Don't know, Nickname's face looks terrible."

"Why is he looking for Li Xiaoqiang?"

"The guy surnamed Li has nothing to do with him, what happened?"

"Don't know, let's go over and take a look."

Lin Chuyan stood still in front of Li Xiaoqiang, not saying a word, just crossing his arms and looking at him.

Li Xiaoqiang inwardly cursed, damn it, how did he find him?

But he didn't dare to show any of it on his face, greeting him casually: "Nickname!"

Lin Chuyan still didn't speak, just kept looking at him.

Forced by the pressure, Li Xiaoqiang cast his eyes to the side, as if he had just recognized the person: "Is this Nickname's assistant? Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's really a misunderstanding..."

Lin Chuyan smiled and spoke to him in Cantonese: "I heard you don't understand Mandarin?"

"Yes! I'm really sorry about this morning..."

"You don't mean to discriminate against Mainlanders?"

"Of course not!"

By now, quite a few people had gathered around, and most of them understood what was happening.

Especially those who knew Li Xiaoqiang, they knew his bad habits, but they didn't expect him to be so clueless—Nickname had always been great to the staff, and you had the nerve to do this.

"Move aside, move aside, move aside."

Director Du Qiyu saw Lin Chuyan's WeChat and immediately came over.

"What's wrong, Nickname?"

Lin Chuyan didn't mince words and directly defined the situation: "Oh, someone is discriminating against us Mainlanders, I'm here to handle it."

Then he explained Xia Zhi's encounter this morning to Director Du Qiyu.

Director Du Qiyu nodded.

He didn't just listen to one side; he turned to look at Li Xiaoqiang: "You tell your side?"

Li Xiaoqiang naturally shouted that it was a misunderstanding, explaining that he just didn't understand Xia Zhi's Mandarin and didn't know the other party, thinking she was just a passerby, which was why he asked her to leave.

Li Xiaoqiang had calmed down by now.

Anyway, he would just stick to his story—it happened two hours ago, there were only two people on the scene, there was no proof, what could the other party do to him?

Director Du Qiyu was also in a difficult position: "Nickname, maybe it really is a misunderstanding?"

Lin Chuyan didn't answer him, but looked at Li Xiaoqiang again: "I'll give you one last chance, tell the truth, that way you can still step down and won't be too embarrassed."

Li Xiaoqiang shrugged, his expression very innocent: "It's really a misunderstanding, Nickname."

Lin Chuyan nodded and looked at Xia Zhi.

Xia Zhi understood, and directly played the recording.

"I told you I don't understand what you're saying... Shut up! Get lost, you Mainland Girl!"

The scene was very quiet, and the recording was very clear.

Li Xiaoqiang's previously smiling face instantly turned pale.

Everything else was fine, but that "Mainland Girl" part—no matter who came, he couldn't deny it.

The people around were also quite embarrassed.

Although it had nothing to do with them, it was an undeniable fact that quite a few people here discriminated against Mainlanders.

Damn it, you, Li Xiaoqiang, like to pull this kind of stuff.

Usually, people couldn't be bothered to call you out for doing it secretly, but now you've been recorded and publicly executed, making everyone else look bad.

Director Du Qiyu's face changed.

This kind of thing happening on set could not be treated as a small matter.

He had to know that he was planning to release this film in the Mainland later; if this matter spread, the impact could be big or small.

Therefore, both publicly and privately, he absolutely supported Lin Chuyan on this matter.

Looking at Lin Chuyan now: "Nickname, you say it, how do you want to handle it? I'm listening to you, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation today!"

Lin Chuyan nodded.

Since Director Du Qiyu had this attitude, handling it would be much simpler.

If Director Du Qiyu had dared to take sides, he had even thought about how to make a scene.

He turned to ask Xia Zhi: "What do you think?"

Xia Zhi looked obedient: "Brother, I'll listen to you."

Lin Chuyan nodded, expressionless: "Director Du Qiyu, this is very simple. Whoever is wrong should publicly apologize to everyone here."

Director Du Qiyu shook his head.

Nickname was still too kind.

He had originally wanted to use this opportunity to let that guy go... Oh well, since he didn't want to go too far.

Director Du Qiyu looked at Li Xiaoqiang again and started yelling.

And he spoke in Mandarin—what a load of crap, did he dare to say he couldn't understand Mandarin now?

"I'll give you two choices! Either leave right now! Or apologize to Nickname immediately! You choose!"

The expression on Li Xiaoqiang's face was spectacular, turning blue then red, red then white, changing again and again.

He endured and endured, but finally, it turned into one sentence.

Facing Lin Chuyan, he bowed: "I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize to me."

Lin Chuyan nudged his chin towards Xia Zhi beside him.

"Apologize to her. Also, speak properly, her name is Xia Zhi."

Li Xiaoqiang felt the eyes of everyone around him were incredibly piercing, and his face burned with pain.

He bowed again: "I'm sorry, Miss Xia Zhi."

However, Lin Chuyan didn't intend to let him off just like that.

Lin Chuyan spoke again: "Please speak Mandarin. Don't tell me you don't know how to speak Mandarin."

You like to discriminate?

Very well, then I will make you apologize to the Mainland person you hate most in the Mandarin you hate most.

Li Xiaoqiang's teeth were almost breaking from clenching.

However, having lost face again and again at this moment, he seemed to have gotten a little used to it.

He continued to bow: "I'm sorry, Miss Xia Zhi."

Lin Chuyan shook his head: "Not enough, you need to be clear about what you did wrong."

Li Xiaoqiang: ...

And so: "I'm sorry, Miss Xia Zhi... I shouldn't have discriminated against you, I shouldn't have scolded you, I was wrong."

"Are you not being forced?"

Li Xiaoqiang felt his heart hurting a little, and he slowed his breathing: "... Not forced."

Lin Chuyan looked at Xia Zhi: "How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Xia Zhi continued to be obedient: "Thank you, Brother, I'm very satisfied."

"Very good."

Lin Chuyan nodded and stopped looking at Li Xiaoqiang.

As for whether the other party was convinced or not?

It didn't matter; if he wasn't convinced, he could just hold it in.

He waved his hand, ready to leave: "Let's go, Xia Zhi."

He turned to look at Director Du Qiyu: "Director Du Qiyu, I'm going back to film, the director will definitely be rushing us in a moment."

Director Du Qiyu nodded: "I will give instructions to ensure that such things will not happen again in the future."

Don't know why, but after this incident, Director Du Qiyu appreciated Lin Chuyan even more—good guy, he had just praised this kid for being kind, but it turned out he was too naive.

This kid was clearly not a pushover.

He didn't say everything at once, but split it into several times, humiliating the guy over and over again.

Director Du Qiyu also left, and secretly noted: What was that guy's name again?

Li Xiaoqiang, right?

Very well, he couldn't cooperate with him in the future.

He waved his hand again and called for the first assistant director: "Pass the word down, no one should blab about today's incident. If I find out anyone dares to run their mouth, they don't need to come to my set again."

The matter was resolved, and the people around dispersed.

But having witnessed this side of Lin Chuyan, everyone was still quite shocked—Nickname had been so easy to talk to these days that they almost forgot his previous reputation!

This was a mad dog that wouldn't let go once it had the upper hand, and would bite whoever it caught!

After careful consideration, everyone quickly concluded: Li Xiaoqiang was not worth sympathizing with at all, and was stupid beyond saving—to put it bluntly, even if you're going to discriminate against people, you don't even know how to pick your targets!

You don't know anything about Nickname's reputation in the Mainland, do you?

Moreover, everyone had seen Nickname's performance in the crew, and everything he did on set was impeccable.

Forget about discrimination, even if you wanted to roast him, you couldn't find a reason.

Besides, he was the male lead, and he chatted and laughed with Director Du Qiyu, Uncle Da, Director Wang Jiahui, and others...

If you provoke someone like this, what are you if not stupid?

Also, didn't you see Director Du Qiyu's attitude just now?

Does anyone really think that because Nickname treats others well, he is easy to bully?

Have you watched too many cheesy soap operas?

Xia Zhi gave Lin Chuyan a massive thumbs up: "Brother, from now on you are my idol."

Lin Chuyan was speechless: "... Damn, I thought I already was."

As the two were talking and laughing, Lin Chuyan suddenly had a new realization and sigh: It turned out that for some conflicts and disputes, he didn't even need to argue to solve them now.