Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 632 - 488: Independent Action Brigade_3

In this era, due to the population explosion and numerous colonial planets, movie box-office revenues were frighteningly high.

For big productions, the standard for "passable" box-office revenues started at over one billion Starshield; "good" was pegged at 1.5 billion, and "excellent" at two billion. To be considered a "smash hit," a film had to rake in at least five billion Starshield.

However, this particular film had encountered investment problems and could no longer truly be called a "big production."

So, when the box office hit five hundred million Starshield after just half a week, Chen Gu was already quite satisfied. With this momentum, breaking seven hundred million in the first week was no issue, and the total box office was expected to be around two billion. It could possibly even go higher.

Given the current box-office profit-sharing ratio, there was no doubt it would be a lucrative windfall.

More importantly, after this film, he would be considered a true "movie star"—a status he had dreamed of achieving in his past life. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

In high spirits, Great Actor Chen invited Wu Yihuo out for a celebratory drink that night—only to return home and receive a life-threatening call from Bai Hongyue.

"Chen Gu!" Bai Hongyue's voice rose a full eight octaves. "Wu Yihuo said he was with you tonight, is that true? I'm warning you, don't cover for him; a woman's intuition is very accurate!"

Chen Gu was utterly confused. What's going on?

"Yeah, he was with me. Want me to show you the surveillance footage of us at the bar?"

Bai Hongyue, oblivious as to why Chen Gu could so readily provide such surveillance footage, was adamant about seeing it. "Good! I must clear this up today!"

With no other choice, Chen Gu used his Bureau of Mystic Security privileges to get hold of the night's surveillance footage. Although he initially planned to send it online, considering the night's oddity, he decided to deliver the video personally.

Arriving at Wu Yihuo's house, Bai Hongyue opened the door. The hostess stood with arms crossed, her face grim, the atmosphere in the household heavy. Chen Gu peeked inside and almost laughed: Wu Yihuo stood obediently in a corner, resembling a schoolboy who had done something wrong.

Seeing Chen Gu arrive, Wu Yihuo immediately shot him a pleading look.

Chen Gu, however, instantly put on an act. He cheekily advised Bai Hongyue, "Sis Bai, what's wrong? How did this guy provoke you? You're being far too lenient! Let me tell you, a woman needs some leverage at home. Hmm... ever heard of a tool called a washboard?"

"Do you know of an input tool called a keyboard?"

"And do you know of a delicacy called instant noodles?"

By the time Chen Gu had explained these things in detail to Bai Hongyue, Wu Yihuo's face had gone pale. No, Instructor! I thought we were on the same side! I thought you were here to rescue me! I... I was too naive.

But Bai Hongyue was not so easily deceived. No matter what Chen Gu said, she simply stretched out her hand. "The surveillance footage!"

Chen Gu handed over the footage. Bai Hongyue scrutinized it thoroughly, wary of Chen Gu using any technical trickery to fool her.

Chen Gu could only laugh ruefully. "Sis Bai, do you really have so little confidence in yourself? No way, you're an award-winning actress..."

Wu Yihuo's recent "mysterious movements" had tested Bai Hongyue's patience to the limit, and today she finally erupted.

Chen Gu turned to see the mighty Hell Titan standing pitifully in the corner, being made to stand there as punishment. As a fellow professional, Chen Gu felt a wave of melancholy—yet why was there an irrepressible smile tugging at his lips?

After checking for quite a while, Bai Hongyue couldn't find any flaws—truth be told, with her lack of technical savvy, she wouldn't have noticed them even if there were real issues.

"Is it really you?" Bai Hongyue asked incredulously. She turned to Chen Gu, distraught. "I always thought you were my benefactor in my career, but it turns out you're after my husband!"

"I thought I'd lost to some little temptress, but it turned out to be a man!"

Chen Gu: "???!!!"

Wu Yihuo's jaw dropped. "..."

Hold on, Sis Bai, you've got to be misunderstanding something! Even if I were interested in *you*, there's no way I'd be interested in Wu Yihuo!

Bai Hongyue couldn't be blamed. This era was filled with all kinds of romantic relationships and wild imaginations, far surpassing what an old-fashioned man like Chen Gu could conceive.

Seeing the situation, Chen Gu didn't hesitate to throw Wu Yihuo under the bus. "You explain it to her yourself."

Wu Yihuo quickly asked, "Can I?"

"Inform her about the confidentiality agreement first."

"Yes, Instructor!"

Bai Hongyue's tears fell. "Instructor… the games you two play are really wild…"

Chen Gu beat a hasty retreat. The entertainment industry was too chaotic; actors were too worldly-wise.

"Honey, listen to my explanation..." Once outside, Chen Gu heard a classic 'scumbag's excuse'.

...

The next day, Chen Gu went to report to the Bureau of Mystic Security.

It was a turbulent period, and he was spending more time at the Bureau lately anyway. As for the school... well, the teachers wouldn't have any objections.

Most of the teachers were at the Sixth Energy Level. Chen Gu could now exert power equivalent to the Sixth Energy Level—if it came to a real fight, those teachers would be utterly defeated.

It was well known that the ambition to surpass one's master had been imprinted on the Soul of every "disciple" since the ancient days of Yang Guo.

But the atmosphere at the Bureau was a bit off today. Reaching the leaky floor of the Special Actions Squadron, he saw the little she-demon with her feet propped on the desk, snickering coldly.

Chen Gu asked her, "What's up?"

"The Independent Action Squadron has arrived," Selena answered, then pointed next door. "Right beside us. This is a provocation!"