Becoming a True Man with the Help of a System

Episode 13

After his meeting with Daniel, Aldo was swiftly introduced to the new director as the previous one had been incarcerated.

It is worth noting that the FGC company had not just one, but several teams for filming movies, each responsible for their own shoots, allowing FGC to release more than one film in a year.

This was the fascinating aspect of the FGC company, helmed by a remarkable figure like Daniel.

"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Aldo. My name is Gilbert, I will be taking over as the new director of team 3."

The middle-aged man introduced himself as the new director of the team Aldo was joining, a distinct contrast to the former director as he appeared kind and approachable.

"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Gilbert. I hope we can work well together starting today," Aldo responded warmly, shaking hands with Gilbert.

"The others are waiting for our meeting, so let's head there," Gilbert suggested, which Aldo acknowledged with a nod.

Upon arriving at the meeting room, Aldo observed the key figures already seated at the rectangular table. They were integral to the production of the current film, which was none other than 'Heroic Champion'.

Before Aldo took his seat, the group stood up and bowed their heads to him.

"Team 3 is still standing thanks to you, Aldo. If you hadn't saved Miss Laura by risking your life, this team would surely have been dissolved."

A woman, a producer, represented everyone with her gratitude. As a producer, she was accountable for an entire film production, steering management from start to finish to ensure successful completion.

Therefore, the previous accident had greatly affected her as it might have meant the dissolution or even incarceration of her team due to perceived negligence.

She had, in fact, strictly prohibited the use of real explosions for that scene due to safety concerns, preferring the use of CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) instead. But the prior director had not agreed.

Consequently, the feared accident did occur, but luckily, no lives were lost.

"It's no problem, Miss Aria; after all, I couldn't ignore someone in danger," Aldo said, knowing the woman's name from the name tag on her blouse.

"Then let us commence with today's discussion," Aria said with a genuine smile.

Everyone, including Aldo and Gilbert, took their seats before Aria began the discussion.

"We all know the previous accident was costly, and our lead male actor has been dismissed from FGC, disrupting the 'Heroic Champion' plot."

"It's not that I can't replace him with another actor, but the project has been shelved as it's considered too risky," Aria added.

The team sat in somber silence, their months of effort in producing the film seemingly in vain.

"If that's the case, perhaps we should choose a story that doesn't involve scenes endangering the actors," Aldo suggested.

Aria pondered for a moment before saying, "How about a romance story?"

"That's an excellent idea, considering the current popularity of drama series among teenagers," another woman, the scriptwriter, chimed in.

All nodded in agreement.

"Decision made; our new film will be a romance, which doesn't require as much budget as an action movie that would need CGI," said Aria.

"And Aldo, you will be the lead male in this story!"

As the producer in charge of all, Aria had decided to cast Aldo as the lead, his handsome appearance appealing to young female audiences. She hoped Aldo would attract viewers.

Meanwhile, Aldo himself was delighted to star as the lead in his first debut. Yet, he was slightly curious.

"Who will be the lead actress?"

"Who knows, we still have to hold casting for that," Aria responded.

Aldo just hoped that Laura would not be the one he would act alongside, as their encounter would undoubtedly be nerve-wracking.

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After work, Aldo returned to Mr. Suman's house late at night, but oddly, nobody was there, neither Myra nor Mr. Suman.

*Could they still be at the hospital? No\, they never stay with Auntie this late\, especially since Myra has school early morning\,* Aldo thought.

Amid his confusion, his phone suddenly rang with 'Myra' as the caller. Without hesitation, Aldo answered, asking, "Where are you? Are you still at the hospital?"