Chapter 35: Sore Waist, Aching Back, Leg Cramps

Just a day later, Jessica Philton brought the crew.

At that moment, Ronan was standing near the studio door discussing the upcoming shoot with director James Huang. Jessica Philton appeared like a star, wearing a white T-shirt and tight pants, striding in on four-inch heels, her long hair flowing behind her.

This fashionable and stunning Latina woman momentarily gave Ronan the impression: was this the same tech geek he had seen before, unkempt and smelling sour?

The Jessica Philton he saw this time seemed like Salma Hayek's bust had been misplaced onto the face of a young Jessica Alba during her peak.

After introducing James Huang and Jessica Philton, Ronan escorted Jessica to the office to sign the contract. He still couldn't believe that this was the same editor who could leave grease stains on his hand with just a handshake.

Behind every goddess, there's a hideous backstage story.

In the studio, on the makeshift rehearsal stage, Amanda Sevfred tied up her loose blonde hair and noticed the men around her looking towards the entrance. She followed their gaze and saw a woman with exaggerated curves walking with Ronan towards the makeshift office area.

"Such big chest, such tiny waist, it's not natural," murmured an assistant, extending their hand and gesturing.

Amanda instinctively looked down at herself and immediately spotted her ankles.

Michelle Williams, noticing Amanda's action, couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't worry, you haven't developed yet."

"Amanda, with that size, won't she be unstable?" Amanda asked curiously. "Wouldn't they sag down and hit the floor? Even if not the floor, they might hit the knees."

Michelle Williams lowered her voice slightly, "When she gets older, they'll definitely sag. Probably below her belly button, right?"

Amanda shuddered at the thought, "Oh, that's scary," and then looked down at her ankles again, saying, "I don't want to grow that big."

Michelle Williams nodded gently, "There are many side effects to being too big."

"What?" Amanda asked eagerly.

"When they're big, they're heavy, which puts extra strain on the body, leading to an imbalanced center of gravity and easy falls," Michelle Williams seriously misled the underage child, "Long-term heavy load on the body can lead to a series of problems, like sore waist, aching back, leg cramps."

Amanda suddenly realized, "My neighbor has been complaining of a sore waist, aching back, and leg cramps recently. I always thought it was due to pregnancy symptoms, but it's because of her big chest!"

"Uh..." Michelle Williams mumbled, "Maybe."

Amanda glanced at the other side of the studio and said, "The big busty lady followed Ronan into the office."

Michelle Williams glanced over, leaned closer to Amanda, and said, "Have you seen this woman before?"

Amanda Sevfred shook her head, "No."

"Is she an actress?" Michelle Williams had been involved in film production since 1994, and she had seen and heard a lot in the industry. She couldn't help but speculate, "Are they adding a new character at the last minute?"

Amanda scratched her head, "Is that woman going to be an actress for the crew?"

Michelle Williams's thoughts instantly went wild, "This woman is beautiful and sexy, it's easy to seduce men. Maybe she's hooked up with Ronan."

Understanding the implication, Amanda immediately retorted, "That's impossible! Ronan is not that kind of person."

"Not that kind of person?" Michelle Williams shook her head directly, "Amanda, you're too naive. Film producers who don't engage in insider trading aren't good producers."

Amanda retorted directly, "Misha, you're wrong! I've seen it with my own eyes, Ronan has refused a very beautiful blonde bombshell's active seduction without hesitation, he's a very upright person."

Michelle Williams looked at Amanda, the little girl was unusually serious, and couldn't help but ask, "Really?"

Amanda nodded vigorously, "Really! I swear in the name of the Sevfred family!"

"Tell me what happened..."

The two girls began to murmur.

In the office, Jessica Philton looked over both copies of the contract, signed her name under the witness of the crew's lawyer, and then shook hands with Ronan.

"Jessica, welcome to the Human Purge Plan crew," Ronan said as he shook her hand.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity," Jessica Philton said, although she was a tech geek, she still had basic social skills.

Ronan looked at her and said with emotion, "Seeing you today, I feel like you've chosen the wrong profession. You should be an actress."

Jessica Philton smiled, "I often forget many things when I work, that day I didn't treat you properly, please don't mind."

Ronan waved his hand, "How could that be, it just shows your dedication." He made a gesture of invitation, "Let me introduce you to the heads of the main departments of the crew."

Most editors don't join the crew until post-production, and Jessica Philton was no exception. The work dates for this contract were from July 1st to August 30th, with a weekly salary of $2000.

As for the other horror film, they had only reached a verbal agreement, and the specifics would depend on the completion of "The Human Purge Plan."

Jessica Philton didn't stay in the studio for long and left soon.

As Ronan escorted her back to the office, he encountered Amanda Sefried.

"Anything?" Ronan asked.

Amanda handed him a small paper bag, saying, "My mom invited you for coffee. This is yours."

Ronan took a look and nodded, saying, "Thank you."

However, Amanda didn't leave immediately. Instead, she approached him, blinking curiously, and asked, "Was that Jessica really an editor?"

"Yeah," Ronan nodded lightly. "I specifically hired her."

Amanda furrowed her brows. "It's strange to see such a beautiful woman as an editor."

Ronan shrugged. "Different strokes for different folks." He waved to Amanda. "I have to get back to work. Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

As he turned away, Ronan heard Amanda mutter, "With such a big chest, I wonder if she'll suffer from back pain and leg cramps?"

Is there a connection between having a large chest and suffering from back pain and leg cramps?

Ronan didn't pay attention to the girl's self-talk and returned to his office to attend to his work.

During this time, he also received a text message from Carmen Käis, the Estonian model, saying that she had returned home and would resume her runway shows in Western Europe after a brief stay.

Ronan replied with a similar message, briefly explaining his situation on his end.

Unfortunately, without Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, he could only rely on the most basic means of communication, making it difficult to send real-time pictures.

The future of the internet looks bright.

During this period, the preparations for the film crew went relatively smoothly. The neighboring studio, which was previously chaotic, remained silent. It was said that the "Roswell" crew had gone on location.

In the following week, post-production personnel such as dubbing artists, visual editors, and sound editors also signed official contracts with the crew.

Ronan's workload lightened a bit, allowing him more time to study and read. He set aside time to go through the copied materials he received from Professor Johnson twice. Many failed cases in the material served as a significant warning.

It could be said that film production carries significant risks. Any minor issue or sudden change in the social environment could lead to the film's failure.

Furthermore, Ronan's blogging activities came to a halt, and his Cardboard Castle project was put on hold.

Until he found inspiration again, he didn't plan to continue writing. After all, the filming of "The Human Eradication Plan" was about to begin.

On May 1, 1998, the filming officially started. Ronan stepped into his first film in Los Angeles, entering a crucial phase.