269: Chapter 269 Let's settle the bill first.

At the filming site, the director was watching the footage they had just shot.

Suddenly, he couldn't help but shiver.

Almost instinctively, he looked back and saw Lin Xiao with a smile on his face, waving at him.

For some reason, seeing Lin Xiao's smile always made him feel a bit apprehensive.

He had a faint feeling that nothing good was about to happen.

However, since they had met, he also had some things he wanted to say to Lin Xiao.

"Lin Xiao, I really have you to thank this time!"

With a smile on his face, the director led Lin Xiao to a nearby rest area to sit down.

"How so?"

Lin Xiao asked.

"The police told me that the deceptive Yellow Weasel old man, the Old Daoist Priest, the Red-dressed woman, and those Villagers who joined in to scare us have all been caught! Our Film Crew even trended on social media because of it."

The director rubbed his hands together gleefully.

It was a pity that the matter regarding the Arsenal was kept quiet; otherwise, the trending topics would have definitely exploded!

Now everyone was interested in the Yellow Weasel and the female ghost, which was equivalent to a wave of free publicity for the show.

He could already imagine how much the ratings would soar when the show aired!

"Hey, I've already decided. I'll make a movie about the Yellow Weasel later. After a series of suspenseful events, the ending will reveal that everything was just people in disguise!"

The director spoke excitedly, seemingly very optimistic about his recent experience.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but twitch his lips and complained, "I think you should forget it. Modern supernatural horror movies all follow this trope. No matter how eerie the middle is, the ending is either the protagonist having a mental illness or someone playing tricks. It's not interesting at all!"

"Uh, while that's true, the plot in the middle also tests one's filming skills..."

Mentioning this, the director seemed to lose his confidence.

Looking up at Lin Xiao's composed expression, he asked suspiciously, "Do you have any better ideas?"

Lin Xiao chuckled. "In my opinion, if you're going to film something, film real ghosts!"

"Ah?"

The director was a bit dazed. "Setting aside whether ghosts actually exist, even if they do, where would you go to film them?"

Lin Xiao looked around. "There are plenty here. For example, over there, and over there... Tsk tsk, they look quite scary, all bloody and messy. Yikes."

As he pointed around, the surrounding staff members who heard this couldn't help but shrink their necks in fear.

"Don't, stop talking. I'm feeling a bit cold."

The assistant interrupted stiffly.

Lin Xiao indeed stopped talking.

Anyway, there was serious business to attend to today!

He silently took out his phone and opened his payment QR code. "So, it's time to settle the previous bill."

The director opened his mouth.

He finally understood why he felt a chill down his spine earlier!

Anyone who suddenly lost five hundred thousand would feel a chill...

However, since he had already agreed to it, there was no way to back out now.

He had no choice but to take out his phone and tremblingly transfer the money to Lin Xiao.

Seeing the notification of the payment, Lin Xiao nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright then, if there's nothing else, I'll be going!"

Lin Xiao waved happily and turned to leave.

...

On the way back, Su Yu couldn't help herself.

"A-Xiao, were there really ghosts in that Film Crew's set?"

"You must believe in science!"

Lin Xiao leaned back in his seat and said without even opening his eyes.

Su Yu rolled her eyes in annoyance.

She wanted to believe in science too!

But Lin Xiao's existence was inherently unscientific!

After a while, Lin Xiao woke up groggily. Seeing the scenery outside the car window, he opened his mouth in surprise. "Third Sister, where are you taking me?"

"To school."

A hint of a smile flashed in Su Yu's eyes.

"Wait, I worked hard in that village for several days. Can't I rest at home for a bit longer?"

Lin Xiao was a bit dazed.

"You've already skipped military training. You still want to slack off?"

Su Yu didn't give Lin Xiao any chance to argue further and stepped on the gas.

She turned a corner and came to a steady stop at the school entrance.

Lin Xiao was helpless and could only get out of the car.

Anyway, as long as one had the heart to let things slide, they could slack off anywhere.

...

After returning to school, Lin Xiao contacted Zhang Xiaofu immediately.

When he saw that shiny, dark-skinned person walking towards him, he really couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Brother Lin! Even you're laughing at me!"

Zhang Xiaofu was on the verge of a breakdown. He rushed over and hugged Lin Xiao's leg. "I was wrong! I'll never laugh at you again. Please don't ever abandon me again!"

Lin Xiao pushed Zhang Xiaofu away with a look of slight disgust. "You're making me look like some kind of heartbreaker... But seriously, how did you get so tanned? You trained at the Fire Brigade's Training Base for a few days before, and I didn't see much of a change in you then."

Mentioning this, Zhang Xiaofu felt even more miserable. "Back then, I was using the Sunscreen my stepmother gave me!"

As he spoke, he looked down at his dark arms. "But I didn't expect that stuff to run out so quickly. It was gone in a few days. Plus, after you left, that instructor kept picking on me and working me to the bone. I was so exhausted every day that I didn't even have the strength to go out and buy another bottle of Sunscreen!"

Lin Xiao looked at Zhang Xiaofu and said flatly, "You could have just called a delivery service!"

"..."

Zhang Xiaofu froze.

He didn't say anything for a long time.

No need to ask; he had definitely forgotten.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh again.

"How could I be so stupid! How could I be so stupid!"

This time, Zhang Xiaofu's breakdown was even more complete. He rushed forward, wanting to continue hugging Lin Xiao's leg.

Lin Xiao immediately tried to run, but he was still caught.

And this time, the strength in Zhang Xiaofu's grip was much greater; he couldn't pull his leg out no matter what.

Just then, a familiar and somewhat annoying voice suddenly came from behind.

"Junior! Don't panic! I'm here to save you!"