Chapter 41 Are You Here to Slack Off?!

Chapter 41 Are You Here to Slack Off?!

The shooting angle for "City Hunter" is quite interesting, with the hunters and the bandits making their entrances in separate areas.

Compared to the bandits' gloomy atmosphere, the hunters appear more lively and enthusiastic.

They jog onto the scene wearing uniform dark blue training outfits, waving or blowing kisses at the live camera, then performing signature moves that showcase their individual personalities once they settle down.

Veteran fans watching the screen instantly become excited,

"Ah! It's Captain Chen Yifan, his spinning kick is so cool! The charismatic leader will definitely beat the bandits into submission!"

"Xu Qi and Li He are great too! I don't know if it's just my imagination, but after filming the fight scenes, they seem even stronger!"

"And there's the super beauty Sevia, truly deserving of her Anglo-Chinese heritage, she's the face of the hunters!"

"I heard she practices freestyle fighting and has won awards, this battle should be no problem for her."

"Hold on, only four permanent guests? Where are the others? Sob, I can't see my idol, it's so sad!"

"Don't you know? There are only six spots, and two were squeezed in, so the other guests had to step aside..."

"There's nothing we can do; the entertainment industry is ruled by capital, but this way, the hunters' strength is hard to assess."

When the two guest stars arrived at the hunters' gathering spot, the host finally picked up the microphone, "Good morning, viewers and fans in the live stream!"

"Welcome to the twenty-third season of City Hunter!"

"This time, we will present an exciting and unique survival game in a brand new way!"

The host turned to the lineup of guests, "Familiar faces, no need to introduce further, the fans know them better than I do."

"The other two new hunters, you should all have heard of them."

"Especially Mr. Lu Siqi, who has graced the Forbes list multiple times, shot covers for Fortune magazine, and given exclusive interviews..."

The host paused, then added with a suggestive tone, "By the way, Mr. Lu is still single, a true eligible bachelor!"

Before he finished speaking, Lu Yuanhang gave him a sidelong glance, full of disdain and contempt.

Does it matter to you whether he's a bachelor?!

Take a good look at yourself first!

Feeling the hostility, the host turned in surprise and saw Lu Yuanhang smiling gently,

She paused slightly before continuing, "The other guest star is Mr. Lu's younger brother."

"Everyone, please welcome him with applause."

"Haha, what a jerk is Lu Yuanhang? Not even worthy of being named?!"

"I like the host's attitude, let's start cleaning up the workplace from here!"

"Look, Lu Yuanhang's face is green!"

"I love this color, especially on his face!"

"..."

The director behind the monitor couldn't help but tsk at the barrage of comments, "I've never seen anyone get attacked like this as soon as they appear."

What did he do to deserve this?!

Knowing this would happen, I should never have accepted the investment from the Lu Group,

No amount of money would have been worth it!

While regretting his decision, he switched to another channel,

Seeing the scene inside, his expression became even more bewildered,

"What's going on with the bandit actors?! Why are they in such a poor state?! No sense of presence at all! Looking around like they're slacking off?!"

Honestly, this is the first time the director has seen such a scene.

In previous joint shoots, regardless of how big the stars were, they always put in their best effort once on set.

After all, this is the most popular survival show in the country, with many failed imitations abroad,

Who wouldn't want to gain some exposure through this opportunity?!

And yet?!

These newly famous stars actually have the nerve to slack off?!

What does this mean?

Are they rehearsing the script early?

Do they think the audience is stupid?!

At least go through a few rounds before losing?!

The director was immediately displeased, grabbing the walkie-talkie and shouting, "Tell them to either shoot properly or leave. Who are they showing those sour faces to?! They can't even afford the breach of contract fees!"

The staff member, hearing the director's instructions, rushed to deliver the warning when the cameras weren't rolling.

Yuan Feng's eyes lit up, "If they don't want to shoot, they can leave?!"

"Is there such a good thing?!" Shi Huayi and Zhou Nan exclaimed in unison.

Luo Xiaohong picked up her suitcase. "I can leave right now!"

Before she finished speaking, Jian Li had already started walking toward the exit.

The staff member, "??"

Why isn't this going as planned?!

"Hey, hey, hey! Wait a moment!" The staff member stretched out his hand in a pleading gesture. "Everything can be discussed, let's finish the shoot first."

How can the hunter continue shooting if the bandits are on strike?!

This season of the variety show is doomed!

The director was about to break down with anger and grabbed his phone to call Director Gu, but then he noticed a tall figure appearing on the scene, which suddenly changed the situation.

"Where are you going?"

A clear voice addressed Jian Li directly. He looked over and chuckled, "The director told us we can leave!"

Huo Xiao's gaze swept past Jian Li and glanced behind him,

the four undercover agents who were about to make a run for it immediately returned to their positions.

He retracted his gaze, his lips curling upward. "What about me if you leave? The Vendetta Squad can't be short a member."

"True," Jian Li, being a man of honor, said, but...

Before he could finish, he felt his hand go empty as his suitcase was taken away.

"We're about to start, let's not be late."

Seeing this, the director immediately shouted into his walkie-talkie, "Choose Huo Xiao as the captain; only he can handle these bandits!"

"Understood!"

———

The filming location for City Hunter was a famous scenic area.

The ancient town blended traditional charm with modern elements, creating a unique atmosphere.

Street vendors selling snacks and trinkets lined the commercial street, shouting and observing their surroundings.

They were the hunters' informants, required to report any bandit sightings immediately.

Yuan Feng peeked out from an alley, quickly withdrew, and squatted back down. "Five men and four women, all around forty years old. They look like extras, sneaky-eyed..."

The cameraman held back his laughter and continued filming diligently. "..."

Ha, do they need to be this realistic?!

If not explained, I would think a master detective had arrived!

The members of the Vendetta Squad huddled together, discussing something,

when someone spoke up,

"Robbing a bank, kidnapping the mayor, taking over a school, and arranging a helicopter escape."

"What does that mean? Complete all tasks before losing?"

Shi Huayi stroked his chin, deep in thought.

A few seconds later, everyone's gaze focused on Jian Li's face.

He immediately rolled his eyes. "Why are you looking at me? I don't get it either. How did we end up here without even knowing how badly we lost?"

"Wait, did I hear that right? They already knew they would lose? Is there a script for this?!"

"Don't joke. Do you think we veteran hunters are useless? We decide when we lose!"