Chapter 127: While clever tactics may seem smarter, I prefer direct attacks.

Chapter 127: While clever tactics may seem smarter, I prefer direct attacks.

Lu Siqi looked at Huo Xiao with a grim expression.

His gaze fell on Jian Li’s waist,

his eyes brimmed with an indescribable darkness and envy.

The next moment, his expression changed again, and he said with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, "Huo, you really know how to joke. There’s no need to be so blunt if you’re trying to market a CP, right?"

"Aren't you afraid of being canceled by fans?"

"Afraid of what?" Jian Li said with a carefree smile, and casually wrapped his arm around him in response, "Worst case, I’ll just quit the industry."

"No, don’t quit! I’m starving!"

"More of these explicit moments, please!"

"It would save me the trouble of having to project myself there! More explicit moments, please!"

"Seriously, can we get rid of Lu? He’s blocking my view of the sweetness!"

"Huh? Is it just me, or does Brother Xiao’s costume look like a servant’s or attendant’s outfit? It looks both thick and tattered. Could it be intentional by the production team?"

"Definitely on purpose! They’ll do anything to split them up!"

"Where’s the planner? The stylist? Get out here and explain yourselves!"

"Why waste time talking? Let’s finish the shoot and leave," Luo Wudi said impatiently, "Just so we’re clear: this is a competitive game, not a dating show!"

"If they really assign something like that, don’t blame me if I walk out!"

She said as she walked forward, taking bold strides, but hindered by her pleated skirt.

She lost her balance and nearly stumbled forward.

Luo Wudi’s face twisted in frustration, and she yanked the skirt forcefully.

A “rip” was heard, and the pleated skirt tore open.

The costume and prop team were so astonished they could hardly close their mouths at the sight.

Holy crap, these are made of special materials that are tough to cut even with scissors.

And Luo Xiaohong actually did it with her bare hands?!

Is she even human?

When Yuan Feng saw Luo Xiaohong’s move, his eyes lit up. "Sister Hong? You can do that?!"

He then lifted the hem of his own clothes, exposing his underwear, and was about to rip them.

Lu Siqi’s voice urgently interrupted, "No deliberate damage to the prop clothing!"

Yuan Feng didn’t hesitate, and with another ‘rip,’

He turned his head, offering a polite but unapologetic grin. "Sorry, Mr. Lu, I accidentally tore it."

"The quality of this clothing isn’t great either. How about you get me a new one?"

Lu Siqi ground his teeth, his eyes narrowing as he glared at him.

There are no new ones.

These were custom-made.

Custom-made three days in advance.

Now, finding this material

Is harder than climbing to heaven!

And you dare to...

Before he could finish his internal complaint, the other members of the Vendetta Squad took uniform action, converting the traditional costumes into breezy long shirts and striding out of the assembly hall.

"Haha, look at Lu Siqi, his face has turned as red as a pig’s liver!"

"He went to great lengths to deal with the Vendetta Squad, yet they didn’t play by the rules?! They just tore up the prop clothing?!"

"Yuan Feng: Sorry, Mr. Lu, I accidentally played the 'green tea' card! Please don't get so angry that you die!"

"I can't help but suspect that every member of the Revenge Squad has connections! They completely disregard capital, always acting like they're ready to quit the biz!"

"Sister, this is old news. Who in showbiz doesn't know that every member of the Revenge Squad is an undercover?!"

"..."

The hotel where everyone gathered was located right in the film and television city.

Just outside the door, you could see the shooting site.

A group of people in ancient costumes had gathered, as if it were a large-scale extra scene.

Jian Li was just about to approach the main group when someone next to him asked quietly, "Hey, Li, did you really run naked?"

"..." Jian Li turned his head, smiling awkwardly, "Sister Hong, you’re really interested in this?"

Luo Wu Di waved his hand, "I'm not interested in your nudity,"

"I’m just questioning your emotional intelligence—have you really figured it out?"

"Did you undress on your own initiative?"

Jian Li, "..."

The direct question made his cheeks turn red as he hastily explained, "Would I do something like that to a friend? I only did it to shut Lu Siqi up."

"Oh, that's what I figured," Luo Xiaohong said with a look of sudden realization, "There’s no way you’d suddenly figure it out, right?"

After her remark, she turned to Huo Xiao, "It’s a long and arduous journey!"

"Why don’t you just figure it out?"

"Cough, cough, cough!" Yuan Feng coughed dramatically, "Sister Hong, why are you being so crude?! I’m still young!"

"Oh!" Luo Xiaohong nodded thoughtfully, "Even the kid got it immediately?"

Yuan Feng, "..."

Let’s pretend I didn’t say that!

The Vendetta Squad was still approaching slowly. Some acquaintances recognized them and greeted them enthusiastically.

"Sister Hong! Brother Li! Brother Xiao!"

"Director Zhou! Section Chief Shi! Little Brother Feng!"

Chen Yifan, the leader of the special task force, ran over with a few others, "So glad to see you all again!"

Li Zimu, the guest from *Sweet Journey*, proudly showed her arm to everyone, "How do my muscles look?"

Sevia did a spinning kick, "Sister Hong, how’s my Chinese kung fu coming along?"

Xu Qi grinned, "Heard that Lu Yuanhang’s been locked up?!"

Luo Chen looked over, his eyes glistening with unshed tears, "I’ve missed you all so much!"

Everyone chatted animatedly, creating a lively atmosphere, and the live comments flooded in,

"Does this feel like a TV drama flashback? All familiar faces!"

"President Lu sure has the connections, doesn’t he? But can he let hundreds of people in? Can’t just go around slaughtering them one by one, can he?"

"He might want to, but does he have the ability? After all, there’s a difference between having resources and having the capability!"

"This time, we’re not enemies, right? We can unite against a common enemy, right?"

"Absolutely!"

After the small talk, it was time to start filming officially.

The host stood on the city wall, holding a megaphone, "Welcome to *Super Competition*!"

"We are now in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, a period of war and turmoil."

"The Xiongnu are currently on a rampage,"

"They rape, kill, and commit every kind of atrocity,"

"You are the reinforcements sent by the imperial court, and you must use any means necessary,"

"You must storm the city within thirty minutes..."

Luo Xiaohong crossed her arms. "It’s just a straightforward attack and defense battle, why make it sound so formal?"

She turned to Li Jian, "Do you want to go in with brute force or use strategy?"

"While strategy might seem smarter," Li Jian smirked, "I think a forceful attack suits me better,"

"Because it’s more direct."

"Wow wow wow, so violent! Love it, Brother Li!"

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