"No way! Director! I didn't know we're starting today, my shoes were sent for dry cleaning..."
"Enough excuses! If you don't have shoes, borrow a pair! You have a long take coming up! Even if your shoes clack, that's fine, but if you trip and die, where would I find someone to replace you!?"
"..."
The assistant director ranted swiftly, and soon everyone was in position, their efficiency was impressively high.
On the side, the chief director Ma You was having a conversation with another young warrior wearing the Azure Dragon Army uniform, who had brought their group here as a guide.
"Hey, buddy, how much longer for our guests to arrive? Our film crew is all set and ready to go..."
He spoke politely, showing none of the usual temperament of the notorious Demon Director Ma during the daily shoots.
The young Azure Dragon Soldier knew Ma You, but he, being a professional soldier, suppressed the novelty of meeting a famous celebrity, keeping a stern face.
