Temporary Replacement

Tuanzi is a girl who likes to boast.

She didn't have any bad intentions; she just wanted others to think she was amazing.

Just like on the train, she told Qing Chen in front of him that she had a good relationship with the big shot Bai Zhou.

Right now, Tuanzi's face was burning.

Director Zhang and Director Wang's praise made her a little embarrassed.

After all, the person who gave them the credit for hunting the Wilderness People was standing right in front of them.

The same person also replaced their equipment.

So the reason why Tuanzi suddenly became humble was because she dared not be presumptuous.

At this moment, Liu Liqun said with a smile, "Everyone, don't be shy. Our crew has plenty of strength. Whether you're carrying equipment now or in the wilderness, just ask us to do whatever we need."

"No need, really no need!" Tuanzi was almost crying, and she didn't dare look at Qing Chen as she spoke, afraid that Liu Liqun would really order this big shot to carry equipment for her.

Those around them were puzzled, only finding these wilderness hunters exceptionally approachable; despite their great abilities, they remained so humble.

That's rare.

Qing Chen laughed and said, "Where's your car? We'll help you transfer your equipment to the crew's vehicle right away."

Liu Liqun glared at him. "Do you even have the right to speak here? What did I tell you before? Listen more, observe more, and speak less and ask less."

Sun Chuci and the others were stunned. Had Liu Liqun always been this brave?

Do you know who you're ordering around? This is a big shot who can copy other people's stuff and still smile.

These past two days, rumors have been circulating in City No. 10 that Intelligence Department One, Group 7, wiped out the top leaders of the Parent's Association and the Mechanical God Cult, and it was this guy who did it.

However, Qing Chen finally spoke up at this moment. Sun Chuci and the others knew that Qing Chen wanted to continue to hide his identity, so they let him carry them.

But when it came to carrying the equipment, they couldn't just stand by and watch. Sun Chuci and the others all stepped forward to help, creating a scene of mutual affection.

Director Zhang was moved.

"With such a united team, this filming will definitely go smoothly!" Director Zhang remarked.

"By the way, Director Zhang, I saw in the weather forecast that the last wave of strong cold air will bring a drop in temperature in four days. If you don't leave now, won't you be late?" Sun Chuci looked at Director Zhang.

Sun Chuci continued, "I've planned our itinerary; it will take two or three days to get there. If we miss it, wouldn't all your money have been wasted?"

Director Zhang got angry again when the topic came up. "It's all because of that Qin Peipei! If the whole crew hadn't been looking for a motorhome for her, we would have left already!"

Director Wang said in a low voice, "Bring your own funding to the production team."

"So what if someone brings their own funding to the production? Bringing your own funding shouldn't delay everyone's plans. There are over a hundred people waiting here!" Director Zhang raised his voice. "You guys pack your things first. I'll go and talk to Qin Peipei's agent myself. If she continues like this, then we'll have to cancel this trip."

Director Wang looked distressed; if they gave up, they would have to pay a lot in breach of contract fees alone.

Director Zhang has left.

Qing Chen continued to help Sun Chuci and his group move weapons and equipment.

Seeing that Sun Chuci and the others could move things themselves, the other stagehands were happy to hide aside and take a break.

"Didn't you say you'd saved enough money for the winter? Why skip the Spring Festival and head out into the wilderness?" Qing Chen chuckled softly.

Sun Chuci hesitated for a moment before saying, "The money they offered is way too much... several times more than the reward for hunting the Wilderness People before."

"The entertainment industry is really rich and powerful," Qing Chen exclaimed. "Just pretend you don't know me for the rest of the trip. Don't be so reserved. I have my own things to do, and they have nothing to do with you. I'll leave the group quietly when the time is right."

Tuanzi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Where are you going?"

Qing Chen said with a smile, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

At this moment, the stunt workers sitting on the parking lot ground in the distance, taking a break, watched Qing Chen and the others chatting and laughing.

A stagehand chuckled and said, "Look at him, he's already sticking to the wall. Everyone said they didn't need help, but he's trying to curry favor. Looks like we were right, he only came to the crew to get a chance."

Liu Liqun glanced at them. "If you have that look, you can give it a try. The entertainment industry is never short of people who go to great lengths to climb up. Even if it weren't him this time, someone else would have. Look at that extra in 'Fireworks,' he's made it big now, isn't he?"

One of the stagehands muttered, "What's the point of him currying favor with the wilderness hunters? These wilderness hunters may be powerful, but they're not going to give him a role."

Someone joked, "They're casting a wide net; what if it works?"

By this point, Qing Chen had become, in their eyes, a utilitarian young man who was only interested in climbing the social ladder.

People who are complacent hate those who work harder than them, because it makes them seem lazy and mediocre.

Over here, Qing Chen asked, "Did you collect all the equipment from last time? I had to leave early and didn't have time to talk to you, so I had to send someone to inform you."

Sun Chuci said earnestly, "Thank you. We took all the equipment we had last time. We sold some of the extras on the black market and bought a bigger house, big enough for the seven of us. It has four bedrooms and a living room; the five boys will take up three rooms, and the two girls will take up one."

In this group, besides Tuanzi, there was another girl, but she didn't talk much.

At this moment, Tuanzi realized that she already knew the other person's identity, while the other person was unaware that she knew...

So he deliberately asked Qing Chen, "By the way, you said before that you were a student in the Inner World, but we've also heard of someone in the Outer World named Qing Chen, who shares the same name as you."

Sun Chuci glared at her.

Tuanzi waited for Qing Chen to say things like, "It's just a coincidence," "That's quite a coincidence," or "I'm not Time Walker."

However, Qing Chen chuckled and looked at Tuanzi, saying with a smile, "I heard that you say you're very familiar with me, and also very familiar with Bai Zhou?"

Tuanzi's cheeks flushed instantly. "Oh! How did you know?!"

This is what they mean by "dying on the spot"...

Tuanzi had no idea how Qing Chen knew about this. She had bragged about it to many people, but none of the people she bragged to had any connection with Bai Zhou. Most of them weren't even Time Walker; they were just classmates...

That's so embarrassing.

Qing Chen chuckled and said, "It's alright. Speaking of which, you guys are indeed quite familiar with me, just like you're familiar with Bai Zhou. Oh, and let me remind you again, keep up the act the whole way, don't let me slip."

It's no longer possible to hide the fact that he's Time Walker, so it's best to just admit it openly.

"Okay," Sun Chuci agreed.

After everyone finished moving their things and returned to the office upstairs, they heard people arguing inside before they even entered.

A plump woman stood in the office, yelling at Director Zhang, "What kind of star is our Peipei? Going out into the wilderness without even a campervan? People will laugh at us! What if other film crews follow your example? What will become of our rules then?"

Director Zhang was so angry that his face turned red. As a director, although he was not one of the most successful directors, this was the first time he had been reprimanded to his face by an agent.

He said, "What are you yelling about? All the diesel-powered RVs have been rented by other film crews, what can I do?"

The plump woman said, "Then let's wait until the RV returns before starting work! And what's with that poster? Li Yu is the male lead, and Pei Pei is the female lead, so why is she a centimeter further from the center line? What, is Li Yu a higher-profile celebrity than her?"

Qing Chen was stunned by what he saw.

I thought to myself, has the competition for top billing in the entertainment industry really gotten this bad? They even have to use calipers to measure who is one centimeter closer to the center on a poster.

Absolutely amazing!

Director Zhang had reached his breaking point. "Is Qin Peipei joining the crew or not? If she doesn't join soon, she'll miss the snow scenery!"

"What does it have to do with Peipei if she can't keep up with the snow scene?" the fat woman sneered.

"Then she shouldn't come!" Director Zhang roared. "This movie doesn't need her!"

The fat woman laughed angrily, "Without our investment, would you have enough funds? Besides, do you think you can find a top-tier actress like Peipei to support your box office now? I advise you to calm down, think it through, apologize to Peipei, and once you find the RV, this matter will be over."

"What the hell are you looking for! Get out of this office!" Director Zhang said before returning to his own office.

Qing Chen stared blankly, wondering if he would be unable to hitch a ride with the film crew to the wilderness...

In the office, all the crew members looked worried. Director Zhang's temper was really out of control. Now that Qin Peipei wasn't coming and the funds had been withdrawn, how could they possibly make the movie?

The group of people who were originally nervously preparing were now sitting listlessly at their workstations.

Director Zhang was left alone in the office, constantly making phone calls.

However, in the afternoon, Director Zhang suddenly walked out of his office with a big smile on his face. He announced loudly, "Everyone, stop for a moment, I have good news!"

The office quieted down.

Director Zhang continued, "Everyone, we've found a new actress to join the cast, Song Niaoniao! And her studio will also be investing in this film! Get busy, we're leaving tomorrow, and Song Niaoniao can come with us to the wilderness tomorrow!"

"Wang Bo, hurry up and get the photographer and makeup artist ready. Song Niaoniao will be here soon to take her makeup photos. Change the poster as soon as possible. I feel like throwing up whenever I see that Qin Peipei!" Director Zhang said excitedly.

Meanwhile, Qing Chen felt like cursing.

I finally managed to choose a production crew where I didn't know anyone, but after I joined the crew, acquaintances started showing up one after another.

Moreover, there's Song Niaoniao, whom he least wants to see.

Could this be some kind of plot orchestrated by the shadow to mess with me? Is it revenge for me impersonating the other person?

Qing Chen thought to himself, "Even Shadow shouldn't be that free!"

There will be another chapter at 11 PM.