Mid-sentence, Lin Yufeng lost her appetite, put down her lunchbox, and continued telling Gu Yang: "Just think about it, we're coming here to shoot on location, and we don't know anyone or anything. For instance, if you want a particular kind of scenery, how are we supposed to find it? Don't we have to rely on the locals? These local entertainment agencies can provide precisely that service. They know the area like the back of their hand. The moment you arrive, whatever you need, they can help you sort it out. And it's completely free. So, in return, the catering must be handed over to them."
Gu Yang nodded in understanding, then asked, perplexed: "Surely it wouldn't be that hard to find things on your own, right?"
Lin Yufeng sighed. "It's not hard. But what if some locals come to cause trouble on set? What are you going to do? Sure... we have connections and we can resolve these issues. But can you handle them showing up all the time? How are you supposed to shoot your film then? The profits from the catering are substantial, but no matter where you go, the price difference isn't that huge. At most, you might save a million or two. For a production crew as massive as ours, saving a million or two is really pointless. By paying that extra million or two, you don't have to worry about any of these headaches. All you need to do is focus on directing your scenes. Besides, the backers have already factored that million or two into their budget ahead of time; it's no big deal."
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