Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 582 - 469: Killing Two Birds with One Stone_4

One could say that this movie was essentially a blatant mockery of them.

Therefore, it was highly likely that the Digital Group would take some action against the film crew; this was a ploy to draw the snake out of its hole.

Ding Zhou said helplessly, "If we drive these people away, we won’t have the money to finish this movie. We’ll dispatch more capable special agents to protect you around the set..."

Chen Gu suddenly interrupted him, "I’ll make up for the shortfall in funds!"

Gao Mengjiu was shocked and looked at Chen Gu, Has this kid gone mad?! Chen Gu’s face was fierce, and his teeth were clenched. That’s a full hundred million! He does have money now, but spending it like this is still painful.

But his professional ethics, forged across two lifetimes, wouldn’t allow him to tolerate these so-called "actors." If this were his previous life and he lacked the means, encountering such a film crew, the most he could have done was quit and turn a blind eye. But now, he could afford to be "willful."

Ding Zhou fell silent; Chen Gu had rendered him speechless.

However, Ding Zhou felt very uncomfortable. Most of these investors were brought in by me, and I promised them certain benefits, such as procurement and construction contracts with the Bureau of Mystic Security. In this regard, these investors wouldn’t actually lose out; they might even make a small profit. Slipping a few people in would be an extra gain. This was the benefit I hinted they could reap. In fact, it was a favor I extended to them. I have no faith in this movie. Since it’s doomed to fail, what’s wrong with trading a few roles for favors? Didn’t you, Chen Gu, also stuff Chen Qingyu into it?

It could be said that large projects often end up this way. They might start with good intentions, but everyone involved exercises their "subjective initiative," twisting the execution to benefit themselves. Ultimately, the entire project can become unrecognizable.

But what Ding Zhou failed to understand was Chen Gu’s core grievance: poor acting should be addressed through training, learning, and humbly accepting feedback. Chen Qingyu could do this, but Ding Zhou’s connections couldn’t. That was what Chen Gu found most intolerable.

Aviloya pondered for a moment and said, "Alright."

Then she added, "If it loses money, the one hundred million Starshield you invest can be converted into promotion resources. When it’s time for your promotion, the Bureau will compensate you in installments."

Chen Gu was stunned. Why is this old woman suddenly being so "considerate" of me? His first reaction wasn’t gratitude but wariness.

There’s a conspiracy! I must be careful! There’s no such thing as unmotivated kindness in this world...

Seeing his expression, Aviloya’s temper flared. "Chen Gu, you seem very reluctant. If you are, then forget it; the Bureau won’t force you."

"N-no, I’m not reluctant," Chen Gu hurriedly said. Whatever plots and schemes there might be, at least the one hundred million Starshield has the Bureau’s backing; it won’t be a complete loss.

"HMPH!" Aviloya snorted and abruptly ended the conference call.

Chen Gu pondered for a moment, then a grin spread across his face. At least for now, I have the Director-General "backing" me!

He patted Gao Mengjiu on the shoulder. "Come on, let’s go with Dad and kick that trash to the curb!"

Gao Mengjiu slapped him hard on the shoulder. "Are you crazy? That’s a hundred million!"

Chen Gu chuckled. "Are you saying you have no confidence in Dad’s acting skills?"

"Nonsense! Of course, I don’t!"

Chen Gu: "..."

As the two of them headed out, Director Yu Mozi was packing his things. Chen Gu is the only reason I’m even remotely attached to this crew. If Chen Gu leaves, there’s really no point in me staying.

But when Chen Gu came out, he pointed assertively at the hangers-on. "All of you, get out!"

"What?!" The hangers-on erupted, one after another spitting out threats, "You just wait!"

"You’re impossibly arrogant!"

"There are too many of us; you can’t afford to offend us all!"

Chen Gu also flared up. "I’ll be waiting right here! Whatever revenge you’ve got, bring it on!"

The hangers-on grumbled as they left. However, one young man remained standing to the side. Once things calmed down, he cautiously approached. "Brother Chen, my name is Mao Yuanhui. I love acting, and I’d like to learn from you, if that’s okay. Please don’t send me away; I’m not troublesome like they are."

Chen Gu was somewhat surprised. He looked at Yu Mozi. "Director, how about giving him an audition?"

"Alright." Yu Mozi didn’t have high hopes, but the kid has a good attitude. After being tormented by those hangers-on all day, I’m willing to give a sensible one like this a chance.

...

Outside the film studio, three surveillance sniper teams were positioned on three vantage points, concealed by optical camouflage devices.

The core snipers were three Guardians of Oath: Dora, Shang Qingye, and another Bureau of Mystic Security special agent, Qin Zhe.

Qin Zhe, the most experienced among them, was the first to spot something. He reported through the communication channel, "Nine o’clock. Yong’an Road, under the third streetlight. Subject in a white trench coat."

Chen Jixian, the commander behind the scenes, immediately ordered, "Action team, send someone to investigate."