Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 344 - 324: Late-Night Encounter (Part 2)

"Well, I consider myself an assistant director."

The old man said nonchalantly.

"May I ask, what’s your name, sir?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Zhao Heng was a bit taken aback. He took out his phone and started checking the staff list for the Three-Body TV series.

"My name is Luo Ji."

The old man smiled as he spoke.

Zhao Heng didn’t say anything, because he did find a name in the Three-Body TV series staff list: Assistant Director - Luo Ji!

This old man really did participate in the Three-Body series, and as an on-site director no less.

Zhao Heng was stunned.

The best TV series he had watched in recent years was Three-Body.

To participate in the making of such a series, you’d be considered a bigshot within the industry, even though Zhao Heng hadn’t heard of Luo Ji before. But since the Three-Body TV adaptation turned out so well, the on-site assistant director must have played a crucial role.

"Young man, did you watch this series too?"

Luo Ji saw the astonished look on Zhao Heng’s face and couldn’t help but ask.

He knew Three-Body was very popular among young people, but he didn’t expect to encounter a young person watching the series randomly at a night snack spot.

"Yes, I’ve already seen the finale."

Zhao Heng nodded.

Not only did he watch it, but he practically watched it to the point of memorization.

"What do you think of the way the series was made?"

Luo Ji asked again. As soon as the series came out, it was met with widespread acclaim, so Luo Ji wanted to hear some different opinions. Although he was just the on-site assistant director, many of the iconic scenes were shot under his direction.

In fact, making a TV series involves a lot of work, and the director alone cannot take on all the tasks.

Therefore, the on-site director is quite important.

"I can say it’s quite faithful to the original work, but it feels like something’s missing."

Zhao Heng pondered for a moment before speaking.

For fans of the original work, the series was well-made, but it seemed to lack a sense of grandeur.

"Yes, the series is a bit lacking in terms of special effects and grand scenes, but young man, as you know, creating such a hardcore sci-fi series in our country is still a first, so the funding they managed to secure wasn’t even as high as those for youth idol dramas."

Luo Ji said with a bit of regret. He couldn’t say these things to industry insiders due to his position.

"Young man, you’re quite young. You’re probably still interning at the hospital, right?"

Luo Ji looked at Zhao Heng, feeling he was just in his early twenties, and couldn’t help but ask.

"I’m already employed full-time."

Zhao Heng replied.

"So young and already employed full-time? What hospital do you work at? In case I get sick one day, maybe I can come to you for treatment."

Luo Ji said with a smile.

From the first glance, Luo Ji felt a natural connection with Zhao Heng; otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked the waitress to let them share a table.

"I work at Eastern Hospital."

Zhao Heng said.

"Eastern Hospital? Young man, I know your Oncology Department’s Director Liu. He’s an old friend of mine. But he recently got promoted to hospital director."

Luo Ji thought for a moment and said.

"My name is Zhao Heng. You can also call me Xiao Zhao. Being called ’young man’ feels a bit strange."

Zhao Heng said.

Being repeatedly called "young man" made him feel awkward, not knowing where this term originated from.

"Then I’ll call you Xiao Zhao, and you can call me Old Luo."

Luo Ji laughed heartily as he spoke. In fact, he graduated from a formal program and came from a family with significant background. Since graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, he had ample resources.

This opportunity to work on Three-Body was also due to his good relationship with the director, which got him onboard as the on-site director.

Having spent a long time in the industry, Luo Ji preferred socializing with people outside of it. True friendship and honest words were rare in the industry, which was something the candid Luo Ji deeply disliked.

"All right, Old Luo."

Zhao Heng nodded as he spoke. From the moment Luo Ji sat down to share the table, he felt like the rhythm of their conversation was entirely controlled by Luo Ji.

Logically, facing such an abrupt table-sharing and chat with a stranger, Zhao Heng thought he should feel awkward or distant.

But from beginning to end, Zhao Heng felt completely comfortable.

There’s a saying that if you chat with someone and feel completely at ease, and have a very good impression of them, it indicates that this person’s experience and emotional intelligence far exceed your own.

That’s why places like North City hide many talents, where a casual midnight snack could lead to encountering a bigshot director.

"Exactly, that’s just right."

Luo Ji seemed to like it when Zhao Heng called him Old Luo. Given his current stature in the industry, not many could call him Old Luo. Unlike others who pursue vanity, he sought down-to-earth, genuine experiences.

In the entertainment circle, Luo Ji was quite unconventional.

"Xiao Zhao, with your looks and temperament, you actually could try acting in TV dramas."

Luo Ji assessed Zhao Heng, noting his well-defined features that seemed deep and chiseled, with a good physique and a unique aura that naturally suited acting.

Even without much acting skill, for certain specific roles, just standing there requires no performance skills at all.

"Uh... I’m just a small doctor; acting in a TV drama seems too far-fetched for me."

Hearing this, Zhao Heng shook his head slightly. He could stick to shooting short videos. Being an actor was something he never considered and never would.

Being a doctor is already fulfilling; who would leave it to act?

"Actually, many great actors within the industry come from non-professional backgrounds. The profession itself is not a restriction. In fact, your special professional demeanor as a doctor is even more fitting for certain roles. You know Zhou Xingxing, right? Many roles in his films are classics featuring various staff members as extras, and they often become iconic characters."

Luo Ji said with interest, seemingly taking Zhou Xingxing as his idol or perhaps just appreciating Zhou Xingxing’s talent for portraying the bittersweet lives of ordinary people in comedy.

"I do make some short videos in my spare time, mostly on medical subjects though."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said. Meeting and chatting with this old man, Luo Ji, made Zhao Heng feel unusually relaxed. He didn’t know if it was because the old man was genuinely conversational or because of the slight alcohol-induced euphoria, which made chatting feel more appropriate.

"The short videos you mentioned are self-media, right? Many people in the industry are moving in that direction now. They’re shooting their daily lives, which you young folks call vlogs, correct? And there’s also livestreaming with product promotion."

Luo Ji pondered as he spoke, showing he was quite up-to-date and well-aware of what young people were into these days.

"Old Luo, are there any tips for shooting videos? Sometimes the videos I shoot feel a bit blurry."

Zhao Heng asked.

Just before leaving, he was contemplating video shooting. Though he decided on a video concerning sudden death awareness, needing to be on camera for it, it was rare to randomly meet a big director, so of course he had to ask advice on shooting techniques.

"You’ve come to the right person; there’s a lot to know about shooting techniques, and it’s hard to explain in a short time. Let’s do this: I have a studio, and someday you can come by, and I’ll personally shoot for you."

Luo Ji thought for a bit and said straightforwardly.

He’s a very spontaneous person; if he’s pleased, he’ll shoot for free, but if not, no amount will sway him.

Although he’s a director, in terms of photography, Luo Ji is also well-known in the field. After all, as a director, one must be adept in photography.

"Thank you."

Zhao Heng said with a bit of joy, feeling like he found just the answer he needed.