70: After becoming a legend, the film crew began shooting.

Lin Pei almost choked to death on Ivia's local delicacies.

Because of these delicacies, when Zhang Ze tried to pull him away earlier, he hadn't been willing to leave.

He had thought about eating for a bit longer.

As a result, everyone ran so fast that it seemed he wouldn't be able to make it out in time.

He loved acting.

But he had to stay alive to act.

Lin Pei waved his hand.

"Director, I still love my life more than—"

Lin Texian interrupted him.

"Lin Pei, for the sake of that passion, I'll double your salary."

"Please stay here and finish filming the scenes on location, okay?"

At this, Lin Pei was quite surprised.

He automatically multiplied his salary by two in his head.

Five million doubled was exactly ten million.

Good grief, this was the first time he'd ever earned a ten-million salary!

He felt like he could love it again; what was going on?

Only then did he realize that he loved this career more than he had imagined.

As for those Terrorists...

He saw on the news that the places being attacked were far from the Film Crew's location.

Besides, they were only filming for a month; they shouldn't be so unlucky as to run into a Terrorist attack.

Now that his salary had doubled, his luck should be improving, right?

Lin Pei nodded.

"Director Lin, I'll stay here and finish the shoot."

"But what about the others?"

There were so many scenes involving other characters; he couldn't act alone.

Lin Texian smiled.

"Don't worry, they'll stay too."

Lin Pei understood.

It seemed the director was going to have to bleed money again.

If everyone's salary was doubled, it would be a huge sum... The next day, as expected, everyone appeared on the Film Crew's bus, neat and tidy, with not a single person missing.

Zhang Ze pushed Huang Jingyu aside and pulled Lin Pei into a low-voiced conversation.

"Last night, the director went through them one by one and successfully convinced everyone again."

"Do you know what the director said?"

Lin Pei yawned.

"Raised their salaries?"

Zhang Ze's eyes widened, a bit surprised.

"He gave you a raise?"

Then he nodded.

"Well, the director really should give you a raise. After all, the Film Crew's safety here will be in your hands from now on."

Lin Pei raised an eyebrow.

What did that mean?

Zhang Ze looked at him with eyes full of admiration.

"Last night, the director told everyone not to be afraid when the Terrorists come, because you're here."

"He said he knows your combat power; when the Terrorists really come, you can take on a hundred by yourself and keep everyone safe."

"Lin Pei, seeing your gun-handling technique yesterday and the way you stared down that Terrorist was quite brave, but I didn't expect you to be even more powerful?"

Lin Pei suddenly realized.

How was this the director bleeding money?

He just gave him a small raise and then used him to bluff everyone else.

Taking on a hundred by himself?

Did he think he could tear apart enemies with his bare hands?

But he had to praise the director once more.

Truly the greatest bluffer of all time.

He just effortlessly made everyone believe he could tear apart enemies with his bare hands.

Impressive.

That extra five million in salary was really worth it.

The director should give himself a bit more.

Lin Pei felt he needed to explain.

"Um... the director was bluffing. I'm really not that powerful."

"It would be good if I could take down two."

Zhang Ze laughed.

"Lin Pei, don't be so humble."

"The director can't easily bluff me."

"Other things might be a bluff, but the part about you taking on a hundred by yourself—I believe it."

"Wow, that's so cool!"

"..."

Lin Pei was speechless.

Wasn't he still being bluffed?

In modern society, what sane person would believe in taking on a hundred people alone?

Huang Jingyu hopped over at some point, his eyes also shining with respect.

"Brother Lin, with you here, we're at ease."

Hai Qing rested her hands on the back of his seat.

"Lin Pei, you really are amazing."

"..."

Lin Pei felt a bit numb.

He could faintly see Lin Texian's bright back of the head bobbing in the front row.

Tsk.

He was sleeping quite soundly.

Lin Pei spread his hands.

"The director really lied to you; he only said that to get you to stay and film."

"I'm scared too."

Now everyone in the bus shook their heads.

"Scared? You're scared and yet you pinned that guy down so miserably?"

"We don't believe you!"

"Lin Pei, admit it, you're just that powerful. You're the Dragon Country's fighter jet!"

"..."

Lin Pei sneered.

He might as well admit he was a superhero or a Super Saiyan.

Either way, there was no explaining it away.

Director Lin's brainwashing techniques were truly powerful.

Fortunately, the chances of Terrorists showing up were slim, and his "taking on a hundred" persona would likely only live on in legends.

He'd just be a legend for a few days... Before long, everyone arrived at the Film Crew's filming location on the bus.

A small opening ceremony was prepared on-site.

An official media staff member saw the actors getting off the bus and started a live stream.

"Good morning to all the netizens in the live stream room."

"This is Kanqiao, the capital of Ivia, the site of the opening ceremony for our movie, operation red sea."

"The opening ceremony is about to begin."

"As you can see, our actors are entering the venue one after another."

As soon as the live stream started, tens of thousands of fans quickly flooded into the room.

"Wow, Director Lin actually went to Ivia to film. He's such a conscientious director."

"This seems to be a promotional film about the Dragon Country Navy. It's very meaningful. Director Lin must film it well."

"Holy crap, there are Terrorist attacks there every other day. Is it really okay?"

"I don't know. Wishing for a great start and a smooth shoot!"

"I see Brother Ze. With Brother Ze there, this film is solid."

"Isn't this Teacher Lin Pei? Who is he playing this time? He's not playing a Terrorist, is he?"

"With Teacher Lin Pei's aura, he has to at least play the leader of the Terrorists."

"Exactly. Even if he really ran into Terrorists, they'd have to call my Brother Lin 'Big Brother'."

"No... It looks like Brother Lin is playing one of our Navy soldiers this time."

"No way, the Terrorist role is so much more suitable. It's really a waste of Brother Lin's thug-like aura."

"..."

Soon, the opening ceremony began.

Everyone offered incense and worshipped.

Most of them had already experienced many opening ceremonies.

This was the first time that, besides praying for a smooth shoot in their hearts, they also prayed not to encounter any Terrorist incidents.

The netizens in the live stream room praised them wildly.

"Wow, this is the most devout Film Crew I've ever seen offering incense at an opening ceremony."

"Yeah, they're so serious."

"There are even several of them prostrating on the ground..."

"It doesn't feel like an opening ceremony; it feels like they're just going up a mountain to burn incense."

After offering incense, the Hosts began to introduce the Film Crew's cast members.

"Teacher Zhang Ze, playing Yang Rui, the captain of our Jiaolong Assault Team!"

"Teacher Huang Jingyu, playing our sniper, Gu Shun!"

"Teacher Hai Qing, playing..."

...Just as Lin Pei was about to be introduced, he lifted his head slightly.

It was his first time officially playing a positive character, and a glorious Navy soldier at that.

Lin Pei felt a surge of fighting spirit, full of righteousness, unyielding, and indestructible... The Hosts' voice sounded very pleasant to his ears.

"Teacher Lin Pei, playing the terror..."

Lin Pei's posture slumped, and his sunglasses almost fell off his face.

"What?"

Did something dirty get into his ears?